Council Oak at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Introduces Social Hour

My husband Gabe and I were invited to experience the newly launched Social Hour menu at Council Oak inside of Seminole Hard Rock Tampa. Social Hour at Council Oak is their version of Happy Hour and they are offering signature drinks and bites 7 days a week from 4pm-6pm (!!!) in their Lounge.

Council Oak is our favorite restaurant in Tampa. It is fine dining so we don't get to visit very often. Having options under $20 at Council Oak is a fantastic deal and their menu variety on the Social Hour is very impressive. Reduced pricing on food and drink while listening to live music is a perfect night out. Everything we tried was excellent. My favorite signature bite was the Grilled Brioche & Mushroom Toast and Gabe's favorite was the Grilled Beef Tenderloin.

Council Oak Social Hour Signature Bites

GRILLED BRIOCHE & MUSHROOM TOAST 13

Truffle Crème Fraîche, Manchego Cheese, Pickled Shallots, Mirco Chive

FRIED GREEN TOMATO CAPRESE STACK 13

Burrata Crème, Cilantro-Spinach Pesto, Roasted Red Pepper Jam

GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN SKEWERS 17

Blended Herb Chimichurri, Crispy Shallots

COUNCIL OAK MEATBALL 15

House Marinara, Toasted Baguette, Parmigiano Reggiano

BBQ KUROBUTA PORK BELLY 15

Sweet Kimchi Glaze, Parsnip Chips, Cucumber Slaw

SKUNA BAY SALMON TARTARE 15

Three Citrus Dressing, Pickled Red Onions, Citrus Crème Fraîche, Crispy Potato Skin

There are a variety of wines and craft cocktails on the Social Hour menu at a reduced price. The wines will vary over time. Seminole Hard Rock Tampa is known for their cocktails, so it wouldn't surprise me to see those change up! Gabe and I tried the Cucmber Gimlet and the Perfect Americano. The Cucumber Gimlet was delicious and very easy to drink.

$10  Social Hour Cocktails

CUCUMBER GIMLET
Effen Cucumber Vodka, Elderflower, Pear Nectar, Lemon Juice, Sparkling Wine

PERFECT AMERICANO
Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Tattersall Orange Crema, Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth

APRICOT NEGRONI
Luxardo Apricot, Opihr Gin, Cynar, Lemon Juice

You can keep up with all the happenings at Council Oak online. If you haven't been to Hard Rock in a while, I suggest a visit. They recently opened up another wing that is non-smoking and the construction is moving along fast.

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Special thanks to Seminole Hard Rock Tampa for hosting us at Social Hour. As always, all opinions are my own.