Koya, Kōsen or Ebbe? Match Tampa’s 2026 Michelin-Starred Dinners to Your Night

Michelin’s May 28, 2026 Florida selection awarded one star each to Koya, Kōsen and Ebbe in Tampa. The recognition puts all three in the same ratings tier, but their formats, published costs and scheduling rules point to different nights out.[^michelin]

The short answer: Choose Koya for the smallest experience and a changing seasonal tasting menu. Pick Kōsen when a 20-plus-course chef’s-counter omakase is the main event. Choose Ebbe for Florida produce interpreted through Nordic cuisine, the lowest documented starting price and service from Tuesday through Saturday.

Koya: the smallest format

Koya is an eight-seat, tasting-menu-only experience by Noble Rice. Its changing menu follows the concept of seasonal shun, honoring tradition while incorporating new techniques.[^koya-concept]

A source checked October 9, 2026 listed dinner at $300 per person.[^koya-price] Among these restaurants, Koya is the clearest fit when limited seating and a hyper-seasonal menu are central to the occasion.

The calendar requires advance planning. Typical service is Thursday through Saturday, and reservations for the following month open on the 15th at 10 a.m.[^koya-service] That makes Koya less suitable for an early-week dinner, but its published release schedule gives diners a specific time to plan around.

Kōsen: the longest defined progression

Kōsen offers a 20-plus-course omakase at a 12-seat chef’s counter.[^kosen-format] It is the strongest choice of the three for diners who want the number of courses and counter format established before booking.

Executive chef Andrew Huang is described by Kōsen as having 23 years in the industry.[^kosen-chef] The restaurant also says its sustainability program includes in-house fermentation, sourcing from regenerative farms and eliminating single-use plastics.[^kosen-sustainability]

Dinner was listed at $295 per person as of October 9, 2026, and Kōsen states that it adds a 20% service charge.[^kosen-price] That brings the documented dinner-and-service amount to $354 per person, before any other unlisted costs. Because service hours are not included in the available details, confirm the desired date directly when planning.

Ebbe: the lower published starting price

Ebbe’s tasting menus combine seasonal Florida produce with Nordic cuisine.[^ebbe-concept] Its official site lists the Discovery menu at $225, plus a 20% service charge.[^ebbe-price] That equals $270 per person before any other unlisted costs—the lowest documented menu-and-service amount in this comparison.

Ebbe also has the broadest clearly published schedule relative to Koya: it opens at 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and closes Sunday and Monday.[^ebbe-hours] For a Tuesday or Wednesday celebration, it provides the clearest documented fit among these choices.

There is an important commitment attached to the reservation. Ebbe says bookings are prepaid, and cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows are charged the full tasting-menu price.[^ebbe-policy] Finalize the guest count and schedule before reserving.

Compare the documented cost carefully

The published numbers are not perfectly equivalent because a service charge is documented for Kōsen and Ebbe but not in the available Koya pricing:

For the practical decision, start with format rather than the Michelin star: Koya for eight seats and a seasonal tasting, Kōsen for an extended omakase at the counter, or Ebbe for Nordic-focused dining with more documented weekday options. Then check the service day, reservation release or cancellation terms before committing.

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