We visited in December '24 and have this on the top of the list for our 2025 visit! The brews are interesting and delicious. The staff are super chill and the food is amazing! It was packed when we were there, but we were able to find 2 seats at the bar, which was perfect. We got to watch the short order magic happening in that tiny kitchen. Because we got to watch the food prep, we ended up ordering several dishes to split. I'd call it Asian fusion. We had a ramen bowl, some bao buns. It's a nice vibe. Murals on the wall, and doors that roll up for inside/outside service when the weather is nice. They do offer food takeout, so if you can't find a seat, have a beer while they put your food together to eat at home. read more

Big Hammock Brewery - Ramen Bowl!! - Breweries Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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Big Hammock Brewery is NOT a BREWERY, nor is it a big hammock. What it is, is a brew pub with what looked like some scrumptious food. Unfortunately for me I was looking for a brewery experience and Big Hammock is not that. They do have a good amount of local craft beers on tap which is a definite plus. They just didn't have any of their own beer. Maybe they are brewing, but if they are not, they should change the brewery in their name to brew pub because the name is definitely misleading. It is really awkward making this review, because I really did not get the full experience. I walked in, looked around, checked out the beer menu, asked if they had any of their own beers. When that answer was "no" I left. The end. read more

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Outstanding, I cannot say enough about this place. Love, love, love it. The food was amazing, great specials tremendous flavors in all the fusion dishes they serve. The kitchen is in full view, and immaculate. The staff were all super friendly and awesome. The many craft beers and unique flavors were amazing. They usually have a pineapple cider, that is really good. The peanut butter and jelly beer just has to be tasted to be appreciated it is so good. Today I had the watermelon beer, which was beyond refreshing, and crisp. The board at the bar is updated daily and you can sample any of the beers upon request. This is a must go for anyone living or visiting the Ocala downtown. read more

Definitely go here and order the special. If the special doesn't sound appealing my go to is the con you bing scallion pancake or the ramen with pot roast. I came here to say the mahi specials was THE BEST MAHI I have ever had in FL. It was cooked to perfection served over succotash and the sauce was a delicious coconut lime. Big Hammock also has a good rotating draft list and also feature some of their own brews. Check this place out! read more

Big Hammock Brewery - Mahi Fish Special - Breweries Near Me - Ocala, Florida

It's our second time in Ocala and we remembered this place from three years ago. Glad to be back. We came on a Thursday which was $12 ramen! We got this and paired it with a 3 Son's and Bold City Duke's Brown beer. Drinks were so delicious and paired well with our shoyu ramen. Shout out, Andrew for being server and literally running the floor. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Get the ramen!!! Service is amazing and beers are great too! We come over from Jacksonville from time-to-time and this is always our first stop! And maybe last before we leave town. read more

Been there a handful of times, always great food, drinks and atmosphere. The micro-brewery is a hit remaches and every time.

By all means not traditional pho, but hey if that's what you're going for then blame yourself for going to a brewery in Ocala! When approached as pho-inspired but very much its own thing, it was delicious. We loved the bao, and my husband's pot roast sandwich was super yummy. They had some interesting brews on tap. I will say not a huge selection if you're into darker beers, porters, and stouts. But IPAs, sours, and ciders, they've got you. Service was friendly and fast. Cozy atmosphere. Great location. read more

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First impression of the place: it felt like a brewery had taken over a small comfort food joint. Right off the bat, my small dog was denied entry by management, even though they offer an outdoor patio for pets and humans. Unfortunately, it was a bit chilly for that today. Inside, the tight open kitchen gave us a glimpse of the grilling action alongside a few pots and pans. The host was very friendly, offering us tastes of their craft brews. Both the Unforeseen Creatures (5% ABV) and the Destihl Apricot (6% ABV) were well-balanced and tasty sours. The prices of the beers were incredibly reasonable, too. I appreciated the easy-to-read beer ledger on the wall, clearly displaying ABV percentages and prices. read more

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I'm so happy that I decided to stop by...here's why (and it's a true story): I had just ordered some food from another place in Ocala and when they told me it was going to take about 25 minutes, I figured I'd stop in to Big Hammock for a quick beer. I was expecting it to be a brewery with all their own beers but what I got was even better. While I don't believe they do make any of their beers, they did have a great selection to choose from. I was dead set on having one beer and leaving but once I saw the menu I quickly decided to ghost the other place I ordered from (I know--party foul ). The menu was filled with Asian-inspired dishes like bao buns, ramen, and scallion pancakes which is not something I've seen in Ocala but was very welcome, indeed. Alas, I didn't order any of that but instead ordered the highly recommended special of the night which was a Thai basil inspired beef and rice dish served with green beans and OMG. The beef was tender and flavorful, the rice was soft sticky perfection, and the green beans were perfectly cooked. The dish itself was a flavor bomb with a soft heat that built up to a climax that definitely required some water and made me sweat a little....but damn, it was delicious. The best part of all was how excited the team was for me to eat their food! The service was top-notch and pure love. Nothing makes me feel better about dining somewhere than staff that actually believes in the menu and experience. Great job Big Hammock. Some practical stuff to note: this place is located in the heart of downtown Ocala but street parking is honestly a breeze here. The vibe is casual and I would say family friendly too. Totally my kind of place nonetheless considering they had the dog show on! Overall--I've said enough--it's obvious, Big Hammock Brewery is a must-try! read more

Big Hammock Brewery - Chef Special Thai Basil Beef - Breweries Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Big Hammock is a nice small shop near the square in Ocala. I would call this more of a taproom and Ramen shop than a brewery, as Big Hammock usually only has one or two on their menu. I have been here before, but this time I was focused on getting Ramen,. When I asked Andy if I should have regular Ramen or the dry Ramen (forget name right now) and he told me it was $9.99 Ramen night (Thursday) so he would order the regular Ramen if he was me. The Ramen is not the best I have ever had, but it is sold. Even more so considering a place like Ocala is not where you expect to find a decent bowl of Ramen. Andy Made Me Do It IPA was also very tasty and I appreciated their beer. In a previous trip, I was more underwhelmed. This time much better. I want to go back and try the pancakes and the bao buns. read more

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Cool little brewery/restaurant in downtown Ocala. Parking is a bitch but I enjoyed my visit here. There aren't many IPA options and I'm an IPA guy. They have Wiener Wednesday's. The one I had was ok. I'd opt to check out their Asian dishes next time I'm here. Even though it's a "brewery" it's gone a diner vibe. The service at the bar was solid. read more

Think of this place as an outstanding Ramen house with a great tap list that also happens to brew a beer or two. We had a sampling of potstickers, bao buns, and ramen and everything was great! The ramen was definitely the star of the show though! The emphasis was strongly on the MEAT, making for some of the most filling ramen I've ever had! (Vegetarians don't fret, they also have excellent vegetarian options) They have a very eclectic set of taps representing multiple styles from multiple breweries! I discovered a Tampa brewery (King State) that has become one of my new favorites: https://www.yelp.com/biz/king-state-tampa?hrid=ykXuvt4san3WHQ2SVbBHKw The only bummer is that they only had one of their own beers on tap and it was a brown ale, which isn't really my style these days. Absolutely worth a visit, give them a try! read more

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The ramen, AMAZING! The service and beer, contentful and attentive. The ambiance, like a cozy cool spot that you can swing on in to have a bite and beer. I was on a date and it was great. read more

Big Hammock Brewery - Hooter brown beer - Breweries Near Me - Ocala, Florida

I usually dine in. Tonight I got ramen to go. It was busy because of the art walk on the square. I thought it would be a long wait, but my food was out before I finished my beer. Brought it home and devoured my pork belly ramen. I love big hammock. Food is so good and fresh. Even when they are busy, it's worth the short wait. For to-go orders, they package your broth separate from the noodles/egg/veggies. So nothing is soggy when you get home. They will give you to-go cups of yellow saracha sauce and red chili oil if you ask. This place never ever disappoints me and my belly is always warm and happy afterwards. read more

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Amazing food the ramen is unreal! Casual atmosphere with excellent service! Will be back-son read more

Big Hammock Brewery - The special -red fish and ramen bowl - Breweries Near Me - Ocala, Florida

This is our go to place when we want a beer and a bowl!! BHB is always a friendly place...the staff makes you feel welcome and appreciated. The beer is good, cold, and they offer a good selection. Their menu is very unique. Excellent food. Their bowls are fantastic but you have to start with their dumplings!! Highly recommend this place, you won't be disappointed! read more

The food is awesome! The ramen, potstickers and pancakes are our favorites. The specials are always outstanding. The service and ambiance are perfect for the venue. It is a small batch brewery, and the beer is always very good. It is a lot of fun to sit at the counter, watch the chef cook and talk to the staff. They are always very friendly. If the weather is nice, they have a side rollup door that can go up to the outside with outside seating. We have met a few locals that go there every week. We love going there. Remember they are closed on Sunday and Monday. Check the hours before you go. read more

First time here. AWESOME food, super friendly and helpful staff. Had the special for tortilla Tuesday and it was spot on. Will DEFINITELY return. read more

We like the food & the employees are very friendly, just a nice place to hang out& enjoy the ambiance

Stopped in on a date day with my husband this week on a super chilly day. Our goal was to go to new places specifically and that's what we did... To start our server was so friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. We came in at the end of the lunch rush but they were so quick to get a table bussed and us sat(as someone who is in the industry heavily, kudos 1000 points) Honestly would have went pho or ramen but we had soup the night prior We got the bao buns with pork belly to share.. At first glance I was under whelmed but after the first bite I was so surprised with flavors and the soft airy buns... omg. Seriously like nothing I've ate before, I can't wait to come back and get them again! We both decided on a sandwich 1) the pork roast so good flavors were excellent with the fresh veggies as a side (top with the hot sauce) 2) the pulled pork sandwich was a flavor bomb from the mandarin Cole slaw to the pickles between the toasty pressed baggette. Side salad was so fresh and delicious homemade blue cheese dressing. We both took half of our sandwiches home after enjoying a couple rounds of blueberry beers. Very welcoming and friendly vibe. I wish I would have gotten our servers name because he deserves around of applause as well. Thank you!!! read more

The pork belly bao buns were good. The pork was dry, but the sauce really helped out. I would get them again. We got the pot roast scallion pancake for our second app. It was good! The cheese made it so smooth. I enjoyed it and would try a different protein next time. For our dinner we both got ramen with spicy Shoyu broth. We were going to run a race the next day and needed something hearty. The ramen was okay. I wouldn't order it again and I definitely wouldn't recommend it to a friend. The broth flavor was off, the protein was a skimpy portion, and after adding everything up, the ramen gets real pricy real fast. read more

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My wife and I have been here on several occasions. The ramen bowl is Outstanding! Highly recommend! The service never disappoints and the ambiance is trendy / urban. read more

Food never misses: Ramen, Rice Bowl, Bao, Scallion Pancake...it's all great! The tap list never disappoints- something new for everyone! What makes this place special, though? The atmosphere, the service team, the location...the vibes are always correct! P.S. Drew is THE MAN...But! We're always excited to see ALL of the familiar faces when we walk in! read more

Big Hammock Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Ocala, Florida

The food here is so damn good. Our service was fantastic, beer was really good and the vibe is just chill. I would 100% go back. read more

The food was delicious, with lots of great options (including vegetarian options!) and cheap prices as well. The server was very attentive and the seating was really nice and comfy. I definitely recommend trying the scallion pancake, it's like an Asian version of a quesadilla! read more

Big Hammock Brewery - Tofu Scallion Pancake - Breweries Near Me - Ocala, Florida

The beer is great. I tried several different ones. The one I liked the best was the darkest one they had. While my husband had a light one. We only had appetizers and they were ok. Not the best. Our waitress was awesome. She was busy but right there on top of things. This is a very small restaurant. It has some neat decorative objects. I liked how it was decorated. Stop by for the beer for sure. You won't regret it. read more

Excellent food excellent service and amazing place. Come for the Ramen and stay for the beer read more

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We have been there several times. Good beer and good food. Their wait staff was very friendly.

We made a pit stop in Ocala on our way to our annual scallop trip to Steinhatchee. We found a great spot on the street for our camper and everyone had a great lunch. Beers are rotating tap of local choices plus one of two from the Brewery. We tried the chicken sandwich, chicken bowl, ramen, hot dog Wiener Wednesday special and pot stickers. Todo delicioso!! read more

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Good vibes! The only home brewed beer they had on tap (You've got me bro?") Is unfiltered. It's not too hoppy and meets the profile of an amber ale. My husband says he'd drink this regularly. I ordered the brown ale, smooth, tasty... As for food, we ordered the pretzel which wasn't our favorite... HOWEVER... the pork gyoza was AMAZING!!! I'd eat these every day!!! The only reason I'm rating a 4 is because of the flies. We sat at the bar - which is also the live kitchen - and it was a little disturbing. Nonetheless, these guys are hustling, hard workers and we will definitely come back! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place since I moved down to Ocala. It was wonderful, I tried a couple beers and appetizers and they were all amazing. I was greeted upon entering, despite them having a lunch rush they made sure I was taken care of. Emily was my server and she was the sweetest, I'd return just on the service alone. I will definitely be back with my family and friends. Thank you! read more

We came to downtown on 12/28 to attend the "Trucks and Tunes" event hosted by the city. Well, we got there, food trucks were supposed to start serving food at 5 pm, and the band advertised was supposed to play from 6-9 pm. Much to our disappointment, there were no food trucks whatsoever, and there was one soloist singing karaoke, no band. So, after a short chat amongst ourselves, we decided to try to find dinner elsewhere. We tried an upstairs sports bar, 30 min wait, Mellow Mushroom, 45 min wait, the Ivy room, one hour wait. We walked passed the brewery, and it wasn't completely packed, so we asked about a table for 7. We were seated within 5 minutes! Our server, Shell, was very prompt and nice. Drinks within just a few minutes and apps and dinner ordered. The dumplings we had were outstanding. Everyone else had a ramen dish, but I had the Asian philly. Everyone really enjoyed the food. My philly was a marinated chicken thigh, and all the usual Philly toppings. It was really great! They even pressed it so the roll had a great crunch. We found this place by accident, but we're definitely going back! Great little place with very friendly staff. read more

So delicious. Zero complaints. Food, service and beer was amazing! One of our new favorite spots! read more

Big Hammock Brewery - Ramen, I chose the spicy shoyu broth, braised pork butt, all of the veggies, and added a half of a soy egg. - Breweries Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Their Wiener Wednesdays are phenomenal. Creative recipes for all great tasting hotdog. The service is welcoming and the atmosphere is cozy. read more

Big Hammock Brewery - Hot Diggity Dog - Breweries Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Big hammock has some of my favorite food. I love the cong you bing and the sandwiches. The ramen is also very good. They always have fast service and the beer selection is always great. It is a brewery so it can be loud sometimes but it's a great spot for a beer, meal and hanging out with friends. read more

Big Hammock Brewery - Taco Tuesday special - Breweries Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Great food, great beer, great atmosphere, and great service. 100% It's definitely a place to visit when in Ocala. read more

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This spot has some good beer and decent enough eats. The place is really quite cramped and can be offputting. It's a little loud inside and makes conversation tough. Worth a visit but nothing special here. read more

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Walking around downtown Ocala hungry and not sure where to go. We stumbled upon a small brewery restaurant. clean relaxed casual place with large open air bar . ordered a dark beer while we chose what eat. We started off with the Cong You Bing which is an Asian style scallion pancake stuffed with mushrooms, onions, roasted peppers, mozzarella cheese and slow roasted pork butt. The butt was roasted to perfection. Loads of flavor stuffed inside the Asian version of a crepe. The Perfect Pot Roast. Exactly what it states! Slow roasted Pot Roast, that is super tender and flavorful, add horseradish cream sauce, a little swiss cheese, raw cabbage, and slap it on a toasted baguette. Your grandmothers pot roast never tasted like this. read more

An anchor in downtown Ocala. parking is 5 bucks via app a block away. two rooms; one room a loud kitchen and bar area (range hood etc) and the other a much more quiet dining area. Not a huge brewery had maybe 4 of their own beers but their Tripel and hazy were good. working on a 10 gallon system can't expected dozens of beers. Super friendly and knowledgeable assistant brewer, Andrew who was happy share the business history and operation. They have a number of Florida craft on tap including offerings from swamphead, brew bus, dukes. Light lunch, the Cong you bing pancake was very tasty - like a quesadilla filled with pork butt, veggies and cheese - really nice. The pork belly bao buns weren't as successful; the bao was light and the pork belly good but didn't care for yellow siracha mayo which not only drowned any texture in a gooey mess but didn't care for the flavor profile. Lots of good looking other option passed by our table like gyoza and ramen bowls. Definitely worth a visit if in the Ocala area. read more

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