Service was fine and receptive to feedback, although we were brought a drink we didn’t order - not once, but twice (not our direct server’s error). Menu is interesting and innovative, a great mix of Nordic and Asian/Cantonese influence, definitely very novel for the Tampa Bay region. The owner/chef was active during our dining visit, checking in with a couple tables and helping at the bar. And definitely book a reservation weeks in advance for optimal seating. Parking is limited for a Saturday night so plan ahead.
Small contemporary indoor seating with minimalist decor and sufficient lighting to focus more on the food and conversation. The venue is nice, especially for Florida with plenty of outdoor seating with overhead cover for inclement weather. I was looking forward to this restaurant - great concept, quiet location away from the tourists, adventurous menu - a potential hidden gem like ones I had enjoyed in NYC or Singapore. Overall Lingr is an outstanding experience and I look forward to returning. I will say that while the spicy noodles were wonderful at the start, they did get a little tiresome after a while and so some variation in the did would be nice, but this is a minor criticism. As a nondrinker, I really appreciated the artistry of their bartender with nonalcoholic spirits, and would suggest these to anyone choosing to be sober. For my main, I got the grouper with garbanzo beans, which was fresh and flaky. The chicken is definitely an easy choice if you’re not sure what to get, and there are kids plates not on the menu too. We had both gyoza dumplings - the chili and the smoked tofu - and both were exquisite, but the smoked tofu was particularly flavorful. The sami bread was a hit with everyone, and the mushrooms were especially flavorful and substantial. Came here with family and friends after hearing how great it was and we were not disappointed, with ingredients and execution that are truly unique.
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