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An Intimate Event Space for Up to 14 Guests

Private Dining in Hyde Park, Tampa

Ro's Private Dining Room is one of the most distinctive settings for private dining in Tampa. Shou Sugi Ban charred wood layers the main wall, creating a dramatic, intimate backdrop that transforms any occasion, from an anniversary dinner to a corporate gathering, into something memorable.

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The Private Dining Room

The room accommodates up to 14 guests and is available for lunch or dinner events. Guests order from Ro's full food and drink menu, including the sushi bar, so there's no restricted banquet menu and no compromise. For larger celebrations, full restaurant buyouts are available based on a food and beverage minimums. Minimums vary by day and season, inquire for details.

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Occasions Worth the Room

From date nights and anniversaries to birthday dinners, rehearsal dinners and client entertaining, the Private Dining Room suits occasions that call for something more considered than a standard reservation. Ro is a natural choice among romantic restaurants in Tampa for a private celebration, and an impressive setting for corporate dinners minutes from downtown.

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Make It an Experience

Private dining at Ro can be built around the restaurant's signature experiences. Reserve the tableside Peking duck, designed to serve four, add a chef-curated omakase progression or start the evening with caviar service. For groups celebrating over sushi, the chefs can guide selections from the full sushi bar.

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Private Dining FAQs | Ro Hyde Park

Is Ro a good venue for corporate dinners in Tampa?
Yes, Ro's Private Dining Room is a popular choice for corporate dinners and client entertaining, minutes from downtown Tampa in Hyde Park. The setting is upscale and intimate, and the full menu format works well for groups with varied preferences.

Can I make a group reservation at Ro without booking the private room?
Yes, groups of 8 or more can book a standard reservation in Ro's main dining room through OpenTable or by contacting the restaurant directly. The Private Dining Room is ideal for events that call for their own space, while larger tables in the main dining room work well for casual group dinners, birthdays and nights out in Hyde Park.

Is Ro good for a romantic private dinner?
Yes, the Private Dining Room's intimate scale and dramatic Shou Sugi Ban backdrop make Ro one of the most romantic settings for a private dinner in Tampa, well suited to anniversaries, proposals and milestone celebrations.


Does Ro Hyde Park have a private dining room?
Yes, Ro has a dedicated Private Dining Room at 1500 W Swann Ave in Tampa's Hyde Park neighborhood. The room features a Shou Sugi Ban charred wood wall, seats up to 14 guests and is available for both lunch and dinner events.


How many guests does private dining at Ro accommodate?
The Private Dining Room seats up to 14 guests. For larger events, Ro offers full restaurant buyouts based on a minimum, making it suitable for everything from intimate dinners to full-venue celebrations.


Can private dining guests order from the full menu?
Yes, private dining guests at Ro order from the full food and drink menu, including the sushi bar. Signature experiences like the tableside Peking duck, omakase and caviar service can also be arranged for private events with advance notice.


How do I book private dining at Ro Hyde Park?
Private dining inquiries are submitted through Ro's private dining request form, and the events team follows up to confirm details, dates and minimums. The tableside Peking duck requires advance notice, so mention it in your inquiry if you'd like it for your event.