PONTE Modern American

PONTE Modern American is an upscale dining establishment located in Midtown Tampa, Florida. Helmed by Chef Chris Ponte, renowned for his previous ventures such as Café Ponte, On Swann, and OLIVIA, the restaurant offers a contemporary take on American cuisine, blending modern techniques with classic flavors.

The restaurant's ambiance is described as "steeped in contemporary luxury," featuring a cream-and-white color palette that sets an elegant tone. The interior includes a semi-open kitchen, allowing guests to observe the culinary process, and a floor-to-ceiling glass wine cellar showcasing an extensive selection.

Menu Highlights

PONTE's menu is diverse, featuring dishes that highlight both land and sea offerings. Starters include Champagne and pearls—oysters finished with a pink peppercorn mignonette foam—and Salmon Wagyu, which consists of bite-sized pieces of smooth, buttery fish on fried sushi rice with spicy aioli and jalapeño.

Main courses include prime and aged steaks such as a 14-ounce grass-fed, 28-day wet-aged New York strip, a Wagyu Denver Steak from Snake River Farms, and a 28-ounce Porterhouse, dry-aged for 35 days. These can be customized with various sauces, toppers, and butters.

Additional dishes include heritage chicken served with fennel sausage, hot cherry peppers, taggiasche olives, and verjus vinegar sauce; dry-aged Berkshire pork chop with roasted caramel apples, walnuts, sage, and calvados sauce; and New Bedford scallops accompanied by rainbow cauliflower, capers, crispy prosciutto, and hazelnut brown butter.

The restaurant offers a selection of soups, including a modern take on French onion soup made with black truffle broth, aged gruyere, and crouton.

Sides and Accompaniments

Guests can enjoy sides like Florida corn with fresno chili, cilantro, and cotija; Campanelle Gouda Mac & Cheese; and sea salt shoestring fries served with garlic-parm aioli.

Service and Location

PONTE Modern American has received positive reviews for its exceptional service, with attentive and knowledgeable staff dedicated to making each dining experience memorable.

The restaurant is located at 1010 Gramercy Ln., Tampa, FL 33607.

Locations

• Tampa, FL, USA
• Tampa, FL, USA