This was our second visit to Velchoff's. We loved the fries last time so we had to come back to try…read moretheir other menu items. We got hungry after running errands so went out for dinner this Thursday around 6pm, parked on the street (free parking), and seated immediately by a friendly hostess. We chose to eat indoors since it was hot out (90's) so we sat at table 1 for the high top seats to accommodate my husband's height. There were around 5 other tables occupied and the rest of the dining area was empty. Our server was Boo and she had a delightfully bubbly personality, letting us know the specials and local origins of the food. We ordered Coke no ice, ginger ale no ice, cajun fries no bacon, well-done Swamp Burger, buffalo chicken bites, and a mahi mahi fish basket. My husband decided to use their restroom, which interestingly enough, are located outside around the corner of the building. I'm guessing this was done so the chefs in the cooking area (in the food truck) could use them easily. Our drinks arrived in minutes and appetizer (cajun fries) arrived around 10 minutes later. The rest of the food was brought out about 10 more minutes after that. The entire order was correct and made very well. Cajun fries were crispy with gooey cheese sauce and cajun spices. Fish basket was tasty and not fishy at all (yay!). My husband said his burger was good and not oily. All in all, cost was about $95 with a generous tip. We would come back for another date here, hopefully with Boo as our server again :)

Food, service and ambiance is must do in Palatka Florida. In…read moreor out you will not be disappointed. Breakfast Lunch Supper and Drinks, top Notch..,

Second visit to Next Door Beach Bistro and once again -- phenomenal…read more Last night I ordered the Beef Bourguignon with cream potatoes, and it was everything this classic French dish should be. The beef was incredibly tender, slow-braised in a rich red wine reduction with pearl onions and mushrooms. The cream potatoes underneath were smooth, buttery, and perfect for soaking up that sauce. Every bite was delicious. We started with the Filet Carpaccio, thinly sliced and topped with shaved parmesan, capers, arugula, and crostini. Fresh, light, and beautifully plated. The bar program deserves its own mention. You can order a vodka soda anywhere, but here they elevate every drink with presentation and detail. Instead of a simple lime wedge, I watched drinks come out with full lime rounds resting on the rim. My Chocolate Martini dessert drink was practically artwork -- topped with a dehydrated orange slice, chocolate shavings, orange zest, and crossed chocolate-dipped sticks. It looked incredible and tasted even better. Atmosphere is another win here. Guests ranged from cocktail dresses to casual beachside attire and somehow it all fit perfectly. That balance is hard to achieve, but they've nailed it. We sat on the patio (about 67°) and they had the panels down, which kept it comfortable while still letting you enjoy the beachside atmosphere. Even the hallway to the restrooms was lined with art -- thoughtful details everywhere. Some restaurants look great but don't deliver on flavor. Others taste great but lack atmosphere. This place does both exceptionally well. Dinner for two with drinks came to $131 before tip, which felt very fair for the quality of food, cocktails, and overall experience. Looking forward to visit number three.

Food has always been consistently great. Wish they had real martini glasses…read more Love sitting out on the patio enjoying the ocean breeze. Lobster bisque on of our favorites. Large banquet tables are too large for conversation.

Mixologist was awesome. Please open one in Ormond…read more We showed up right after it opened last Friday. The botany drink is fantastic... so was the Love the One Your With on draft .

As I sit here in Wander bar, I question what is the reality of a good bar. I hear the rumors that…read morethey hold the best espresso martinis in the galaxy. I am here to put those rumors to rest..... the wait has ended and WOW, THEY ARE REAL. 10/10 recommend this place to anyone!!

We decided to check out this place and immediately fell in love with the amazing view of the St…read moreJohn's River . Very relaxing and peaceful. We were greeted by a very friendly server who made us feel very welcome. Th food was excellent, hot , fresh and very tasty . I am quite picky about my chicken tenders and these were some of the best I've had in a long time The ice cold Mango Cart beer was delicious on this gorgeous day

Really cool jazzy location .... I will be back…read more I'm not sure but I think they do serve food ?

We visited this bar for the first time yesterday. It's such a vibe, the decor inside is so cute…read more It has an intimate vibe and is perfect for a place to meet up with your friends or for a date night. The drinks were delicious, and they also serve food here. However, we did not grab a bite to eat. The ladies were very friendly and bubbly. I can't wait to come back and visit again.

First time it drifters and I can say it will not be the last. Went to dinner with friends here on…read morethe Fourth of July and the food and the view were great. The service was top-notch as we never had to ask for anything even though they were a little busy and shorthanded. The prices are pretty reasonable and they give you a pretty good amount of food. So I have to say great food, great service and great views. Looking forward to going back again and trying the rest of the menu.

A new name for an old favorite…read more We stopped for lunch on a beautiful weekday. Parking lot was surprisingly empty even though Bike Week was going on over on the coast. A nicely prepared hamburger and a delightful bacon-stuffed BLT both hit the spot. We didn't get our requested medium rare, but it was tasty nonetheless. The BLT was served on toasted and buttered bread. Don't see butter much - seems to always be mayo. It was great. Having an abundance of bacon certainty sealed the deal. The cole slaw was creamy and looked and tasted freshly-made. The black beans and rice side was a pleasant surprise and delicious. Our service was prompt and efficient. This place can succeed if it keeps serving good food like we had.

We had time to kill, waiting for graduation and sat at the bar and had an appetizer and a couple…read morebeers. The bartender was very personable. We got the Caprese appetizer with prosciutto. It was good. Uneventful and could've used another piece of prosciutto. Cozy, dark wood bar. Old-school look, which is nice.

This spot consistently serves the best drinks in town. They offer fun, creative cocktails made with…read morequality ingredients, and the bartenders are really talented. I've been for several of their themed menu including '80s Miami Vice, the (current) Harry Potter, and of course, their over-the-top Christmas menu. Honestly, the holiday season doesn't feel complete without a visit here for the festive lights and delicious seasonal drinks. The only downside? The decor can be a bit cheesy (looking at you, bubble mural), but the drinks more than make up for it. Definitely worth a visit if you're into well-crafted cocktails!

I was with a group of friends visiting St. Augustine, FL for a week in June. I had heard of Odd…read moreBirds from a friend who lives in the area and wanted to check out their speakeasy, Charlotte 33. We made a reservation for a Thursday evening and had a wonderful time. Our mixologist was named Talon; he was very friendly and knowledgeable. He started by asking us what we usually like to drink (spirits and flavor profiles). Once we gave him the information he needed, Talon proceeded to make us some amazing cocktails. I absolutely loved mine and could have drank them all night. I tried some of my friends' drinks and they were all excellent as well. We ordered several appetizers to share (guacamole, wings, empanadas, and mojo chicharrones) plus beignets for dessert. Everything was very tasty! Talon came back over to ask us what options we'd like for our second round or drinks, so we all went with something different than the first order. Every cocktail he served us was really good and based on our individual tastes and preferences. I wish I lived in the area because I would go to Odd Birds regularly. The night we were there, they had a secret disco going on in the main dining area which sounded like a fun idea. I loved everything from the drinks, food, and interior decor. The Charlotte 33 Speakeasy area has a pretty atmosphere as well.

Absolutely loved the decor and the vibe. This place maybe great for cocktails, but we came here for…read morea late lunch and we found our food to be quite odd. I had the pork tacos. I liked them, but I did not love them. There was just something missing. My side dish was the sweet plantains, and they were so very odd...black, hard, a little crunchy on some edges which I liked, topped with balsamic glaze and crumbly white (cotija?) cheese...a very odd combination. My friends had the shrimp tacos (they were okay), and the Arepa. The Arepa chicken was dry and lacked flavor and the cheese was hard. Nothing was terrible, but also nothing was anything we'd try again. The entrees were just too m "crafty." The service was great, and again, the decor and vibe were super fun. Plenty of parking as well.

Another review I swore I wrote years ago! It took us a while before we made it here when we first…read moremoved to the area. It was super busy when we went our first time and it was not during happy hour on several occasions we have visited. We live close and visited here a bunch the first 2 years we moved to Ocala and have visited less and less since then. There have been several occasions we have stood at the bar waiting not only to be greeted but also waited very long times to receive our drinks. In their defense, many times the bartenders were busy attending to patrons or making drinks. However, there were several times some bartenders were just talking to friends or messing around. The drinks here are super detailed so they take some time and TLC. I will say, most times our drinks taste delicious and the presentations are magnificent! The decor is so cozy and the ambiance is consistent. Hubs and I absolutely love Tiki themed bars and fell in love with Hawaii after our visit years ago so this place is perfect for us. We also like this place because they are open later than most places in town. We recently visited for a nightcap and it was definitely different. I recently had referred someone here because she was looking for Hawaii themed food (they used to serve food) and she informed me they did not serve food. That sucks because we always meant to try it but never did. Looked good. When we recently visited, they did not have physical menus and were referred to QR code cards on the bar. Our bartender was attentive and helpful with choosing a drink during our recent visit. He actually went out of his way to make the orange peel twist in a perfect manner. I appreciated that! I was going to suggest to hubs we have another drink and then a roach crawled across the bar. I discreetly informed the bartender of the dead roach I killed when we closed out and he took it away. Usually this place is clean and tidy so I was surprised to witness the roach. They do have seating outside as well but we usually sit inside to listen to the themed music.

Def like tiki adjacent in deco but the drinks are pretty good and they use the legit items. It was…read morekaraoke night so low on tiki vibes but I had a Saturn and a tropical itch. Tasty balanced and I would go back. Good deal for Ocala

Every time we are in town my husband loves to come here we always have a great time here. We love…read morespeakeasy so this place is a real treat. Drinks are great the ambiance is also great. Sometimes you need to wait outside since it can only hold a certain number of people but it's not a terrible wait.

Cool vibes cool location and atmosphere is surrounded by oak and wooden wine boxes. Service was…read moregreat and drinks were awesome