Opened in 1925, this wonderful eatery in the posh Renaissance Vinoy Resort has frescoed ceilings and a spectacular view of Tampa Bay. Upscale and special-occasion diners are drawn to Marchand's by an imaginative and ever-changing menu. A one-time visit might offer a deliciously rare lamb duo (T-bone and double chop) with cheese and pesto-smashed spuds, halibut poached in vanilla-bean olive oil, or lump-crab-and-cheese ravioli with crunchy duck cracklings. The wine list is extensive, including a number of by-the-glass selections. There's live jazz Friday and Saturday nights.
Is The Tampa Bay Area the right place for your winter escape? Let the Fodor's Travel Planner recommend the ideal vacation for you.
Reviewed by Diana410 from Chesapeake, VA on 2/12/09
Very nice setting.
Visit the Travel Talk forums for help on planning your trip