MARU – Japanese
Seven floors up, with the Bayshore skyline for a backdrop, Maru does Nikkei — Peruvian brightness run through Japanese technique — under chef Masa Hamaya. The menu is built for sharing and for the golden hour: ceviche nikkei with yellowfin, avocado and sesame ponzu; maguro tiradito cut with aji amarillo and gooseberry; short rib bao buns; a rocoto tuna dip that arrives with avocado mousse. Caviar service and a serious cocktail list sit alongside. Diners consistently praise the view and the plating, and note the portions are small and precise rather than generous. Dress for it.
2909 W BAY TO BAY BLVD, TAMPA, FL, 33629 843-297-8385 https://www.marutampa.com/menus/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at MARU
Dairy-Free at MARU
MARU in Tampa has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rocoto Tuna Dip, Maguro Tiradito and Nikkei Crab Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at MARU
MARU in Tampa has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rocoto Tuna Dip, Maguro Tiradito and Nikkei Crab Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at MARU
MARU in Tampa has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ceviche Nikkei, Chocolate Fondue and Maguro Temaki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at MARU
MARU in Tampa has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cigar City Jai Alai IPA. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at MARU
MARU in Tampa has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coedo Shiro Hefeweizen, White Linen and Sapporo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at MARU
MARU in Tampa has 16 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Fondue, Kaluga and Coedo Shiro Hefeweizen. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at MARU
MARU in Tampa has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sapporo and Eastside. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at MARU
MARU in Tampa has 5 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Fondue, Kaluga and Sapporo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at MARU
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Pisco Sour | 81.9 g | 33.4 g |
| Ceviche Nikkei | 88.9 g | 22.2 g |
| Cigar City Jai Alai IPA | 0 g | 13.9 g |
| Modelo | 40.2 g | 8 g |
| Eastside | 59.4 g | 4 g |
| Lychee Martini | 12.3 g | 0.6 g |
| Sapporo | 9.5 g | 0.6 g |
| Pacifico | 2.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Cuba Libre | 9.4 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Small Plates
- Ceviche Nikkei - $22: Yellowfin tuna, avocado, sesame ponzu, cilantro, onions, baby lotus root wonton crisp Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maguro Tiradito - $18: Yellowfin tuna, aji amarillo, gooseberry, cilantro, huacatay oil, cucumber Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- A5 Wagyu Temaki - $20: Japanese wagyu, salsa huacatay, pickled red onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maguro Temaki - $9: Rocoto tuna, ponzu, rayu crisp, micro cilantro Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake Temaki - $8: Rocoto mayo, avocado, togarashi Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Bao Bun - $9: Braised short rib, salsa anticucho, pickled red onion, cilantro micro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hongo Veggie Temaki - $6: Soy braised shiitake, cucumber, avocado mousse, chalaquita Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rocoto Tuna Dip - $16: Rocoto spicy tuna, cilantro, onion, avocado mousse, rayu crip, sesame seed Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nikkei Crab Dip - $20: Aji amarillo lump crab, cilantro, onion, avocado mousse, chalaquita Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tataki Sando - $12: House milk bread, seared yellowfin tuna, Japanese pickle, avocado, rocoto mayo, sesame seed, cilantro Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nikkei Fish Tacos - $16: Market catch, blackened, salsa aji amarillo, pickled red onion, cilantro, queso fresco Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Peruano - $13: Pork meatball, aji verde, chalaquita, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Temaki - $12: Butter poached Maine lobster, salsa huancaina, cilantro, onion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maduro Temaki - $6: Fried sweet plaintain, sesame miso, bubu arare Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Bun - $22: Japanese A5 Wagyu, Salsa Huancaina, Chili Crisp, Bao Bun Available at: dinner, lunch
Caviar Service
- Kaluga - $70: Buttery, creamy, hint of brine, smooth finish. Served with Nori Ao Ruffles, yuzu-tamari crème fraîche & chive Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Papas Fritas - $9: Furikake Fries, Salsa Huancaina Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Fondue - $22: Ecuadorian dark & milk chocolates, fresh fruits, sponge cake, brownie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Cocktails
- Lychee Martini - $18: Belvedere, salted lychee, lemon
- After The Fire - $17: Mezcal, watermelon, salted lime cordial Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Eastside - $16: Stateside vodka, soonhari plum sake, citrus, agave, egg white Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, TLC, Renal
- Ube & the City - $16: Aviation gin, lillet, orgeat, ginger, ube Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- S.Corn - $15: Tequila, elote, agave, lime, tajin
- Pisco Sour - $15: Pisco, Yuzu Syrup, Egg White
- Brooklyn - $15: Rye, blanc vermouth, maraschino, bitters
- Cuba Libre - $17: White rum, lime, house made coca-cola
- White Linen - $15: Gin, elderflower, lemon, simple, cucumber Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Japanese Cold Noodle - $16: Gin, coconut liqueur, pineapple, cucumber, sesame oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Beverages
- Sapporo - $8: Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Kirin (25 oz) - $13: Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Coedo Shiro Hefeweizen - $8: Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Three Daughters Blonde - $8: Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Cigar City Jai Alai IPA - $9: Beer Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Cusuena Gold Lager - $9: Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Modelo - $7: Beer
- Pacifico - $7: Beer
- Athletic Run Wild NA - $8: Non-alcoholic beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Garden Standard - $10: Mint, lime, soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Sweet Heat - $10: Passionfruit, lemon, simple, serranos
- Raspberry Rush - $10: Raspberry, citrus, honey, ginger Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Paleo, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about MARU
- Is MARU dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. MARU has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rocoto Tuna Dip, Maguro Tiradito and Nikkei Crab Dip.
- What can I eat at MARU on a dairy-free diet?
- Rocoto Tuna Dip, Maguro Tiradito and Nikkei Crab Dip carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does MARU have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Coedo Shiro Hefeweizen and White Linen.
- Is MARU gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at MARU?
- Pisco Sour, at roughly 33.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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