Maru, combining Japanese and Peruvian flavors, opened its doors May 2 at 2909 W. Bay to Bay Blvd., bringing Tampa its first taste of Nikkei cuisine.
Located on top of Bayshore Gardens, the restaurant offers guests beautiful bay views and can fit 60 people inside, with room for 30 more on the outdoor deck. They’re open Thursday to Sunday, 4 p.m. to midnight, staying open until 1 a.m. on weekends.
Maru is run by Charleston-based Indigo Road Hospitality Group. The company is getting ready to open O-Ku downstairs before the end of the year…