Ponte Modern American sits in Tampa's Westshore neighborhood, built around a menu of Modern American cooking with French and Italian influences. Chef Chris Ponte draws on his Parisian culinary training alongside his American background, working locally sourced ingredients into a menu centered on steaks and seafood.
The kitchen itself is part of the room — glass-enclosed and visible to diners, with cooks working in traditional toques blanches. A full bar and lounge round out the space, aimed at everything from date nights to business meetings in an upscale, contemporary setting.
Ponte was selected for the Michelin Guide's 2026 edition.
The kitchen itself is part of the room — glass-enclosed and visible to diners, with cooks working in traditional toques blanches. A full bar and lounge round out the space, aimed at everything from date nights to business meetings in an upscale, contemporary setting.
Ponte was selected for the Michelin Guide's 2026 edition.