Beacon: Roof Top Lounge
atop the JW Marriott
Tampa Water Street
Stunning views of downtown Tampa and adjacent waterways appear at Beacon: Roof Top Lounge atop the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. Perched 27 floors up, patrons have the luxury of finding a preferred craft cocktail and indulging in the creative culinary offerings.
“Beacon represents the culmination of our commitment to providing extraordinary experiences for locals and visitors alike,” said Ron McAnaugh, General Manager at JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. This addition proves just that as it joins the properties other esteemed culinary outlets including Driftlight Steakhouse, Six and Turntable.
A rooftop lounge of this caliber became necessary within the city’s modern trendsetting Water Street Tampa neighborhood. The style and excitement this new addition brings to the local dining and bar scene is something truly special.
The second highest public rooftop in Florida, curated in partnership with internationally renowned interior design firm AvroKO, the ambiance, a fusion of elegance and vibrant energy capture the spirit of Tampa. The lounge is open daily from 5 p.m. until late, and has several unique spaces. Intimate seating areas, an outdoor terrace and a signature bar all depict the beauty of Tampa Bay’s vivid sunsets.
Relax and enjoy a variety of cocktails that are as bountiful as the views. The Cocktail program at JW Marriott Tampa Water Street is developed by Sean Noddin. Refreshing options such as the Zalmero consisting of Don Fulano reposado tequila, Galliano espresso liquor, lime, cinnamon and pineapple foam or The Rising Sun, a blend of Roku Japanese gin, sesame, yuzu, pineapple, orgeat, and peychaud’s bitters. Each will liven the mood and elevate the senses.
The culinary menu is designed for light bites. Divided into Tastes, Tartines, Tossed, Cheese and Desserts, the tastebuds are sure to be satisfied and yearning for more. Steamed Buns, a bite to savor as the pork belly, pickled daikon and carrots, hoisin vinaigrette and thai chili combine to enlighten through the various flavor profiles. The Pomme Pavé with its crispy potato base garnished with crème fraiche, chives, shaved truffle and caviar is an option for those seeking to cure that need for a starch.
Dive into a Tartine, French for Toast, boasting a plethora of combinations such as the Fig and Pig, blending goat cheese, fig, chorizo and marcona almond or a lighter option being the Heritage Tomato, lemon buffalo ricotta paired with marinated tomatoes and avocado mousse.
The culinary experience at Beacon aims to provide an endeavor of the senses presenting seasonal flavors and local ingredients. The “Tossed” section of the menu proves that these aren’t your standard salads. The Compressed Watermelon, a delicious partnership between marinated feta, heirloom tomato, cucumber and balsamic pearls. The other option is Apple and Burrata, which empowers the flavor combination of a honey crisp apple, prosciutto di parma and agrodolce. Mix and match any of the above with a cheese or charcuterie board and be well on the way to full on culinary immersion.
Always save room for the decadent desserts available as the curators of this menu, Sous Chef Roy Bryant may of hit a home run with the menu, however Pastry Chef Natalia Meshalkina is just getting started. The Meyer Lemon Tiramisu, Halva Bar or Dulce Creme Caramel are the options truly allowing the finale to be thoughtfully chosen.
Reservations are suggested
27th floor of JW Marriott Tampa
813.221.4950
www.jwmarriotttampawaterstreet.com
