Tommy’s Chophouse Opens in Historic Ybor City Building
Tommy's Chophouse, a new independent steakhouse, has opened in the historic Kress Contemporary building in Ybor City, Tampa. The restaurant, which took three years to develop, features a unique electric cooking system and a private dining room converted from a…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 15, 2026 —
A new independent steakhouse, Tommy’s Chophouse, has officially opened its doors in Tampa’s historic Ybor City district. The restaurant is situated within the Kress Contemporary building, a landmark structure in the area.
The development of Tommy’s Chophouse spanned a period of three years. The steakhouse boasts a distinctive electric cooking system, differentiating its culinary approach. Additionally, the establishment features a private dining room that has been ingeniously converted from a vault within the building.
The restaurant’s name, Tommy’s Chophouse, serves as an homage to Thomas Lamb, an architect based in Tampa. Further details regarding the restaurant’s menu, operational hours, or specific opening dates were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by By Evan Rodriguez, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
