Anchor and Brine

Water Street / Channelside · Seafood / American

GOOGLE★ 4.3853 YELP★ 3.8244 TRIPADVISOR★ 3.756 OPENTABLE★ 4.5202Google: higher than 21% of venues in Tampa

The happy hour

Drinks

Craft cocktails — discounted Mon–Thu 4–6 PM
Wine by the glass — discounted
Beer — discounted

Food

East Coast Oysters (half-dozen) — $18
Wild Mushroom Flatbread — $18
Fried Calamari — $18
Seafood-forward small plates — happy hour pricing

Upscale seafood at Tampa Marriott Water Street. Mon–Thu 4–6 PM. East Coast oysters ($18/half-dozen). Oysters are raw — listed in food[].

Deal last verified April 2026.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

Upscale waterfront seafood restaurant inside the Tampa Marriott Water Street. Craft cocktail pairings with Florida-inspired seafood. Monday through Thursday 4–6 PM happy hour. Raw bar with East Coast oysters and fresh fish. One of Water Street Tampa's more refined hotel dining options.

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Romantic
Hip
Upscale
Good for groups
Fireplace
Known for cocktails
Known for wine
Vegetarian options
Takes reservations
Outdoor seating

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in Tampa, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.3 853 ratings ↗

In Tampa 57 rated venues Below median

4.0 THIS SPOT 4.3 4.5 4.9

Rated higher than 21% · tied with 11% · lower than 68% of the others · median ★ 4.4

Across the US 2,042 rated venues Bottom quarter

3.1 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.3 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 8% · tied with 9% · lower than 83% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 3.8 244 reviews ↗

In Tampa 56 rated venues Bottom quarter

3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 3.8 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 15% · tied with 7% · lower than 78% of the others · median ★ 4.0

Across the US 1,993 rated venues Bottom quarter

2.0 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 3.8 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 12% · tied with 6% · lower than 82% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 3.7 56 reviews ↗

In Tampa 48 rated venues Bottom quarter

3.0 THIS SPOT 3.7 4.0 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 17% · tied with 4% · lower than 79% of the others · median ★ 4.0

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Bottom quarter

1.0 2.5 3.0 THIS SPOT 3.7 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 8% · tied with 2% · lower than 90% of the others · median ★ 4.3

OPENTABLE ★ 4.5 202 diners ↗

Food 4.4Service 4.4Value 4.1Ambience 4.6Noise Moderate

In Tampa 20 rated venues Below median

4.1 THIS SPOT 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 21% · tied with 16% · lower than 63% of the others · median ★ 4.6

Across the US 537 rated venues Below median

3.0 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 22% · tied with 11% · lower than 66% of the others · median ★ 4.6

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.

Getting there

505 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602

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