Downtown Tampa will soon be home to Izakaya Tori, a Japanese pub

Izakaya Tori, a tapas restaurant, has recently revealed its plans to introduce a new culinary concept in the former Fly Bar’s location at 442 W Kennedy Boulevard. The announcement from the Izakaya Tori team was made on September 19.

While an official opening date and menu details are yet to be confirmed, Izakaya Tori has shared some tantalizing hints about the forthcoming establishment. It will be a Japanese-style pub emphasizing Japanese whisky, hand-rolled sushi, grilled skewers, sashimi, and an array of Japanese tapas dishes.