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Is Ulele Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Tampa, FL)

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As of September 2026, Ulele is listed open on ulele.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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ulele.com ·

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What the source shows: The site check on 2026-09-08 showed ulele.com live with 2026 copyright, an online ordering widget, and posted lunch/dinner hours, all consistent with current operation.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" episode "On the Waterfront" featured Ulele's Native-American-inspired dishes and its house-brewed Ulele Spring beers, served on a deck along the Hillsborough River. Ulele opened in 2014 in Tampa Heights as a project of the Gonzmart family's Columbia Restaurant Group, on the Tampa Riverwalk near Water Works Park. The restaurant's website, ulele.com, was live and current as of 2026-09-08, carrying a 2026 copyright notice, an online ordering widget, and posted hours of 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, all consistent with ongoing operation. The site's homepage continued to advertise native-inspired lunch and dinner service on the Riverwalk, along with gift cards, group reservations, and a staff hiring notice, indicating active day-to-day business as of the same date.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 11, Episode 8
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
On the Waterfront
What was featured
Ulele's Native-American-inspired dishes and house-brewed Ulele Spring beers
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Ulele

Frequently asked questions

Is Ulele still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Ulele is listed open on ulele.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Ulele after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" episode "On the Waterfront" featured Ulele's Native-American-inspired dishes and its house-brewed Ulele Spring beers, served on a deck along the Hillsborough River. As of September 2026, Ulele is listed open on ulele.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Ulele located?

1810 N Highland Ave, Tampa, FL 33602. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Ulele?

Season 11, Episode 8 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “On the Waterfront”.

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Address
1810 N Highland Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
ulele.com

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