Hales Blackbrick
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Modern Chinese, _worth seeking out._
Chef-authored, Sichuan-inspired cuisine in Hyde Park. A dining room built for the full evening, led by the point of view of Chef Richard Hales.
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OpenTable Rating★ 4.8 on OpenTable
Cuisine Modern Chinese
Hyde Park 1809 W Platt St, Tampa
Chef & Owner
Richard Hales, in his hometown.
A Tampa native, Chef Richard Hales spent years mastering technique across Asia before returning home to open Blackbrick — his signature modern Chinese concept, now in Hyde Park.
The cooking is precise, seasonal, and deeply intentional: traditional Chinese roots shaped by discipline, experience, and a distinct point of view.
Featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Nominated Best New Restaurant by Bon Appétit
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
“Blackbrick is one of the best restaurants in America, and Richard Hales is one of the best chefs.”
— Guy Fieri
We are honored to welcome Guy Fieri at Blackbrick.
Chef Richard Hales, in the Hyde Park dining room.
The Room
Moody, beautiful, and intentional.
A dining room with atmosphere and edge — designed for the full evening, from the first pour to the last course.
An award-winning cellar.
Chef-authored, plated with intent.
Details, at the bar.
Private Events
The Platt Street Room.
A private dining room for the evenings worth planning around — celebrations, milestones, and business dinners hosted with Chef Hales’ signature point of view.
Hand-painted murals, a private bar, and round tables built for the full experience. We host birthdays, anniversaries, corporate dinners, and full restaurant buyouts.
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Guest Information
Everything worth knowing.
Where is Blackbrick located in Tampa?
Blackbrick is at 1809 W Platt St, Tampa, FL 33606, in Hyde Park. We are no longer operating at the former Dale Mabry location.
Is there complimentary parking?
Yes. Self-parking is available at the Hyde Park location via the Freemont entrance, with overflow parking on the grass lot at 209 S Packwood Avenue. Designated street parking is also nearby. Please park only in marked guest areas to avoid towing.
What is the dress code?
Upscale casual. Date-night attire or polished social wear, suited to the Hyde Park setting.
Do you offer gluten-free options?
Many dishes use gluten-free ingredients such as tapioca starch and gluten-free soy sauce. The kitchen is not a dedicated gluten-free facility and cross-contamination may occur, so we cannot guarantee any item is fully free of gluten, shellfish, or peanuts.
Who is the chef?
Chef Richard Hales, a Tampa native featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and nominated for Best New Restaurant by Bon Appétit. Blackbrick is his signature concept.
Is there a tasting or prix fixe menu?
Yes. The Florida Menu is Chef Hales' prix fixe tasting — an amuse plus four courses for $128, highlighting his signature dishes. Reserve ahead.
Plan Your Visit
Find us in Hyde Park.
Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday – Thursday 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday – Saturday 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Details
Address
1809 W Platt St, Tampa, FL 33606
Phone
(813) 257-7474
Menu as captured Aug 30, 2026 · source ↗
We hold 115 venues in Tampa, FL and could score 25 of them. This one is not among them, so it has no position — not a low one.
There is no score breakdown to show: nothing we read about this venue earned points in any of the four categories, so a bar chart of zeroes would look like a verdict on the kitchen rather than on what it publishes. What we did read is below.
v1.7.4 0.0/100 = sourcing 0.0/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 0 distinct, attribute 0 distinct, buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 0.0/18 (capped at 35% of the 0.0-point evidence base).
Buzzwords only. This venue uses sourcing language ("farm-fresh", "locally sourced") but names no farms, regions, or verifiable attributes.
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| Sunday | 5pm – 9pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | Not listed |
| Tuesday | 5pm – 9pm |
| Wednesday | 5pm – 9pm |
| Thursday | 5pm – 9pm |
| Friday | 5pm – 10pm |
| Saturday | 5pm – 10pm |
“Not listed” means the day was absent from the schedule we read — usually closed, but we never saw it stated, so we don’t claim it.
Hours checked Aug 30, 2026 · source ↗ · checked 34 days ago, so we're not calling it open or closed — anything over 14 days can have changed · Always worth confirming with the restaurant.
Book on OpenTable ↗link checked Aug 30, 2026
Coverage
- Eater Tampa Bay restaurant guide entry: Hales Blackbrick ↗
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