{"id":252857,"date":"2026-04-30T19:14:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T19:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/252857\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T19:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T19:14:09","slug":"bascoms-chop-house-marks-25-years-in-feather-sound","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/252857\/","title":{"rendered":"Bascom\u2019s Chop House marks 25 years in Feather Sound"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bascom\u2019s Chop House marked 25 years in business<\/a> in January, a milestone that places it among a small group of independent restaurants<\/a> in the Tampa Bay region with sustained longevity.<\/p>\n

The restaurant opened in 2001 along Ulmerton Road in Feather Sound, a location that was not an obvious fit for an upscale steakhouse at the time. Over the past two decades, it has carved out its place, becoming a destination for casual diners, corporate dinners and private events.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo most people, this would not be a good location,\u201d said Paul Bullard, who manages day-to-day operations. \u201cBut the reality is, we have a lot of business around here, and we\u2019re the only people who have an upscale dining establishment in this area, and we do it really well.\u201d<\/p>\n

The site has become a functional advantage. Competitors have cycled through nearby corridors, while Bascom\u2019s has remained in place.<\/p>\n

With access to both Tampa International Airport<\/a> and St. Pete<\/a>–Clearwater<\/a> International Airport, and just down the road from the Carillon office corridor, the restaurant continues to draw steady corporate traffic from surrounding business parks.<\/p>\n

The restaurant takes its name from Fred Bascom Bullard, the developer behind Feather Sound Country Club and other projects in the area. His influence carries through the space, from the wood-paneled dining rooms to the wine lockers integrated throughout. The room leans traditional, but it wears comfortably.<\/p>\n

\"SteakhouseSignature steak and seafood dishes are prepared in the kitchen at Bascom\u2019s Chop House in Feather Sound.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is my family\u2019s legacy,\u201d Bullard said. \u201cIt\u2019s mostly my father\u2019s legacy. The name comes from my dad\u2019s side of the family, Fred Bascom Bullard. He is our patriarch. He sets our North Star.\u201d<\/p>\n

That sense of continuity extends to staffing. In an industry defined by turnover, Bascom\u2019s has retained a core group of long-tenured employees.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe treat our guests like family. We treat our employees like family,\u201d Bullard said. \u201cAnd it creates a special environment.\u201d<\/p>\n

The operation runs larger than the setting suggests. Bascom seats up to 450 guests and includes six private dining spaces, four of which are upstairs, that can be configured for events of up to 220 people.<\/p>\n

The flexibility has made it a steady venue for corporate dinners, pharmaceutical functions, wedding rehearsals and receptions. The space includes full audio-visual capability, and the team manages multiple events with practiced ease.<\/p>\n

The menu follows a classic steakhouse structure, with a few flourishes. The Billionaire\u2019s Bacon arrives thick-cut and slow roasted, balancing sweet and heat. The fried lobster, finished with an orange pepper glaze and garlic cream, is a house favorite that lands rich without feeling heavy.<\/p>\n

Seafood holds its own alongside the steaks, with dishes like Chilean sea bass, diver scallops and a pecan-crusted local grouper.<\/p>\n

Still, the steaks anchor the menu. The program ranges from filet mignon to bone-in ribeye to Australian and Japanese Wagyu, including a Miyazaki A5. The Tomahawk ribeye serves as the centerpiece, arriving at the table with presence. For those inclined, additions like crab oscar, lobster tail or truffle butter push the experience further.<\/p>\n

Desserts are made in-house. The blueberry cheesecake, finished with candied pecans, is a consistent draw. The flourless chocolate torte leans rich, while the key lime pie keeps to a more restrained, traditional finish.<\/p>\n

Twenty-five years is a long run in the restaurant business. Bascom\u2019s has held its place by doing the fundamentals well, building repeat business and maintaining a room that feels familiar without standing still.<\/p>\n

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