Pepper’s Island Restaurant in Tampa, FL

4.8(737)$10–20Tampa, FL
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Highly rated at 4.8 stars with 737 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Tampa, FL • Price $10–20 • 4.8★
Pepper’s Island Restaurant is an Indian buffet located in Tampa, FL, in the Ybor City neighborhood. This establishment has a 4.8-star rating based on 737 reviews. Service options include curbside pickup, delivery, and dine-in. The price range is $10–20. Pepper’s Island Restaurant offers a dining experience with multiple service options and a strong customer rating.

Good to know

  • Pepper’s Island Restaurant has a listed address in Tampa, FL, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.8-star rating from 737 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
1701 E 4th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605, Ybor City, Tampa, FL
Phone
(813) 242-0752
Today
11 AM–7 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.8 (737 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

🦀Fresh seafood

Quality crab and seafood options

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Signature Dishes

3 popular dishes mentioned by diners
Curbside PickupDeliveryDine-In

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 40/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score40/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
10/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.4 weighted · 737 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.8 from 737 reviews(↓ 0.38 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median737 / 1,130 median
05,650 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.8) with the city average (4.17) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 5650+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–7 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
11 AM–7 PM
sunday
11 AM–7 PM
thursday
11 AM–7 PM
tuesday
Closed
wednesday
11 AM–7 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Limited vegetarian optionsDogs allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDeliveryDine_in

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

4 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Curry Chicken$15.9918 mentions
  • Curry Goat$18.998 mentions
  • Stew Chicken$15.994 mentions
  • Curry Shrimp$19.992 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

6 items with prices
  • Curry Chicken$15.99

    Served with roti or rice. Includes curry potatoes and channa.

  • Curry Goat$18.99

    Served with roti or rice. Includes curry potatoes and channa.

  • Curry Shrimp$19.99

    Served with roti or rice. includes curry potatoes and channa.

  • Stew Chicken$15.99

    Served with roti or rice. Includes curry potatoes and channa.

  • Veggie Potato Roti$10.99

    Includes curry potatoes and channa.

  • Coke Products$2.50

    The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

737 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Pepper’s Island Restaurant?

Pepper’s Island Restaurant has a 4.8-star rating based on 737 customer reviews.