I have been a loyal customer for over 50 years and have had wonderful experiences at numerous locations from Ohio to Florida choosing to seek them out wherever I go. The past two experiences here at the silver springs Ocala Florida location have been very negative. My first being that I called for an order which I have been getting for years. After I arrived 20 minutes later I was told that it would be a few more minutes and then after another 15 minutes I was told they couldn't find the order. There was no courtesy and she acted like it was my fault and I was inconveniencing her. I simply left rather than be embarrassed in front of other customer's. A few days ago I decided to stop in and order takeout ...I really enjoy Bob Evans and I chose to overlook what may have been someone having a bad day during my last experience. I walked up to the takeout counter and was met with a gruff mature woman who growled "what do you want?". I placed my order and without looking up or offering a smile or being welcoming in any way she walked away. I ordered a quart of sausage gravy and a dozen buttermilk biscuits. I was subjected to a non stop diatribe of complaints which eventually got another woman involved and whatever the problem was soon became audible to everyone including the complaint that she had 8 customers when she opened and then the conversation became hostile until my food came and I left. When I got home I realized they gave no butter, utensils paper plates or napkins. I found the experience of listening to their complaints unbecoming of a Bob Evans employee much less 2 of them and in full view and ear shot of your customers. The sour puss attitude needs to be re thought as well. I have never been subjected to anything other than great service and excellent food with attention to detail. Don't sacrifice the Bob Evans reputation of being a consistent great experience.....be nice people..the experience is for the customer....not your problems and complaints. read more

Bob Evans - On my way to Bob Evans - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

We were in town for one day and remembered Bob Evans from a long time ago. We live on the west coast and they are not there. Standard booths and tables with a lot of natural light. Service was friendly enough but she was soon overwhelmed with tables. She brought drinks pretty quickly but food was a little slow. I ordered eggs toast and fruit. The eggs and fruit came out (bonus star for no honeydew). But she never brought toast. Couldn't get her attention until done. She offered to bring some then but everyone else was done and ready to eat. read more

Bob Evans - Sunshine Refresher - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Fast service (wish the waiter smiled more though) and hot coffee .... My cheeseburger was exactly what I needed- and I love the extra dill pickles! This bob Evan's was clean and well lit... what is not to like. read more

Bob Evans - Vegetable egg breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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ordered Thanksgiving dinner from them in the past and it was wonderful. Told our friends how good it was and planned to order again this year. We invited them to join us so we ordered the 4 Person Meal for $123 dollars and some odd cents. I was embarrassed and extremely disappointed. The turkey was dry and had no taste, the mashed potatoes were not mashed. they were more like potato pudding to be eaten with a spoon, dressing was extremely dry, green beans were awful. The best part of the meal was the corn. Pumpkin pie came with the meal and we order a pecan pie as well. Both pies were over cooked and had to be dug out of the pie tins. luckily we had ice cream with them so they softened a little. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED Do not plan to do that again in the future. read more

Decided to come here for lunch during our road trip to Miami. Service was good. Food was just okay. read more

Bob Evans - Wildfire Chicken Salad/Farmhouse Grilled Chicken Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

I decided to do Bob Evans for thanksgiving this year and order the dinner for 6 people and I must say I'm very disappointed in the serving sizes. That would only feed a mom dad and tiny kids plates. No way it could feed 6 decent size people. I will never do that again read more

We had lunch here today. Our waitress was very friendly and fast. I downloaded the app and we also appreciate the military discount and support of veterans. We had the Holy cow dessert, highly recommend trying it out. Great job, can't wait to get some coupons via email and the app. read more

Stopped in during travels. The restaurant wasn't very busy (off peak meal time) and service was exceptionally slow; a small breakfast order took well over 30 minutes. No one appeared to have any urgency. Would not recommend. read more

When my 99 year old WW II, Korea and Vietnam veteran Daddy was undergoing many appointments, the Bob Evans family was our 'must stop'. From singing hostesses to big hugs, the food is in abundance but the 'family' was unbeatable! read more

I go to Bob Evans frequently. It is always great. I was there today and the service was horrible. The food was good as always but, our server made the visit awful. She never came back to check on us. When she brought the ticket, I asked for extra napkins. When she brought the napkins, she threw them at us. read more

Food, menu states hand breaded two chicken breasts...what did I get , ONE chicken breast cut in half, , NOT TWO chicken breasts as stated in menu Salad tasted like bag lettuce/romaine/cabbage , chicken in salad was DRY , salad was dirty amd there was a dirty center lettuce core in the salad Service, Had to ask for a soup spoon, had to ask for dressing for my salad, had to ask "where are the bisquits", all the asking was after I was served . Ambiance, how would you like to seated at a booth and all you are listening to is the Asst Manager walking around complaining to a HVAC contractor about the AC and talking loud back and forth about their video games..Distracting and loud while customers are their to enjoy a meal. ​ read more

Pot roast sandwich is nothing like the picture on the menu. Ordered "Crispy" French fries that were soggy and mushy. I think they put in about 23 fries because the container was half full. Green beans are stringy and maybe 2 small pieces of ham. Great place for breakfast but not DINNER read more

Bob Evans - Fork-Tender Pot Roast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Breanna is such a doll. She took care of us like we were the only ones at Bob Evans. We use to come to various locations all the time, but, it just seemed like it changed into a blah type Silver Diner. Let me tell you, Bob Evans is back. Beautiful, well lit, comfortable and family oriented. Food was delicious. We were so happy to see a new menu. Thank you read more

Stopped here on our way home.....best food and the service was great. Our server was friendly and funny and made everyone around feel like family. The portions were huge. Highly recommended. Want to know why Illinois doesn't have Bob Evans near Chicago ?? We need one !!! read more

This is a very consistent restaurant. I like the choices they have for breakfast and how interchangeable some of the sides are. For instance, I got the sampler and wanted just bacon and banana bread in exchange for the sausage and biscuits. No problem. My husband ordered the chicken fried steak with home fries. Both of our entrees were hot and tasty. Side note--the staff is wearing masks, but a few of the older customers were not. I'm "assuming" these folks are fully immunized. read more

This was a great breakfast spot for the family and a nice break from our road trip. The people were very friendly and our server was awesome. We all enjoyed our food, from omelettes to pancakes to bacon. And don't, whatever you do, skip the biscuits! Nice family atmosphere and no wait on a Monday for a late breakfast. read more

My sweet friend Gracie took me out for breakfast at this Bob Evans today. Our server Lauren was quite busy but still gave good service and was attentive and polite. Gracie and I each had tasty omelets plus I had a starter of grits with 1/2 & 1/2 on them instead of butter...my preference. Gracie also ordered a yummy burger with fries in a to-go container to take home for Tom's lunch. He certainly was pleased with that surprise. Complaints are: There wasn't any hand cleaner available after opening the door using the handle that everyone uses who enters. Also, Gracie signed for the credit card transaction using the 'pen' attached to the 'card reader'. I asked the staff if the 'pen' is cleaned. Staff stated "Not after every use". Given today's health issues...I believe the 'pen' should be cleaned after each use as well as hand cleaner should be provided after entering the restaurant using the door handle that has encounters many hands. Both would be good PR. read more

Bob Evans - Thank you for breakfast Gracie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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The booth I was sitting in faced the kitchen where I could see the cook. He was eating and cooking. Both cooks in the kitchen were preparing food and eating. I was disgusted. I will not go back there again. Our server was polite only when she handed us the bill. When I looked at the bill we were being charged for two omelets instead of one. read more

Traveling break! I refer to a drive by meal- on the interstate- see a sign and pop in. We were actually going for something else a little faster but the line was way too long- so we opted to sit for a bit and enjoy a good meal. I love Bob Evans turkey plate and was very sad when our local one in Jax closed (on Hodges). So that was for sure what I ordered- John for the pork tenderloin plate- both meals were the smaller portions and $7.99 each- aka- lunch under $20! Heck yeah! Our server was very friendly and efficient and food was out pretty quickly- I love any restaurant that gives you bread ahead of the meal to eat so the gap between ordering and getting your food seems non-existent! I am always tempted by their pies- but I knew I had cake in my future- so I didn't overdo it! Great travel stop. read more

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I have been a huge fan of this Bob Evans until 2weeks ago. Two of us went in after church and ordered turkey and dressing. It was dry, so we asked for some gravy.We were charged for gravy! The cranberry relish is served in a tiny container. When asked if we could have more, we were told we would be charged. Needless to say, your restaurant is no longer on our list of favorites! You charged yourself out of 2 good customers! read more

Food was cheap quality but high priced. Wife found a hair underneath her eggs. Service was mediocre, a couple people just going through the motions. There's soooo many other restaurants for breakfast that would be a much better experience and much better quality and still cost the same, we will never go back to this place again. read more

Waiter wasn't too patient. Instead of listening they just wanted to be heard. I ask to sub meat for hash browns and they insight on me getting the cheapest. A plain brioche French toast. I said no I want what's on the pic expect the meat and I stead hash browns. I thought we we clear. But then I am served something else. I hear some discussion in the back. Apparently my new waiter didn't realize I ordered the brioche. So when I came to me it was slightly on the cool side (and this is from someone that doesn't like hot food). The dish was also way to sweet. When I got the me check, I charged me the full price of the Supreme and also the hash browns, I said why and was told that it didn't come with it (although it on the pic, and I doubt blueberry and creme toppings are worth 4 extra in price). Too bad I didn't have time to argue because I needed to be somewhere and had to leave immediately. read more

Bob Evans - Brioche French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Yesterday I had to come down to Ocala to do some shopping. There are a few stores that we do not have in Gainesville that I am glad to drive down to Ocala to visit. I decided to go to Bob Evans. Being that I am from Ohio I used to love going to Bob Evans. This visit recently just fell short in a few areas. We arrived and the were seated in a nice section. We had a booth which was nice. It took the waitress a little while to come take our orders. Once she did we sat and waited and waited and waited for any of our food to come out. As soon as she took our order I asked for an order of Biscuits and Gravy. I was hoping this would have came out a little quicker than it did. The biscuits and gravy were pretty much the best thing that I had and the friend I was with had the whole time. For the main dish I got the roasted turkey which was good but kinda dry. We never did get our dinner rolls. I just wish the food would of been what we remember it being in Ohio! read more

Bob Evans - Slow-Roasted Turkey & Dressing - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Bob Evans is not usually my choice of places to dine. However after my husband's doctors appointment, this was his choice. He said he had been dreaming of their turkey dinner while he has been housebound for almost 2 weeks. First treat. Bob Evans here is now serving beer & wine. So after a toast to his surgeon, we both ordered the turkey dinner. He had the large portion. I was able to order a smaller portion-perfect for my appetite. Food was hot and tasty. Our server Armand was delightful. Advising us and checking on us frequently but not to the point of being over bearing. I wontnbe so reluctant to go to BOB's in the future especially if Armand is available to be our server! read more

Bob Evans - Wine at Bob Evan's! Who knew! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Kim is the best . I'm from out of town and ever time I come in she know my order. And our order was nice and fresh. Thank you Kim

Good food country cooking. Excellent mashed potatoes. The Dinner Bell plates are just the right amount of food for smaller appetites.

Just no! The foods gross the service is terrible! And it's dirty dirty tables. Nobody's cleaning them up they just sit.

The name of the restaurant sounded familiar. Took my parents to remind me that I had eaten at a Bob Evans in Michigan decades ago. We stopped in here for breakfast and the service was quick and the ambiance was what I could only describe as a sea of silver haired clientele. I was the minority for once with brown hair. Haha That aside the portions of the food were big and it was a comforting place to have breakfast. The biscuits and gravy were good as well which was different for me because I've never had sausage gravy that was a brown base... usually white. Even more savory. Thumbs up for that. I will hold fast at three stars as the rest of my food was a little overly greasy and the booth we sat in had a distinct odor to it. Not a total killer but took a minute to settle in past it. read more

I can only speak of the one menu item I ordered for takeout. Biscuits and gravy. Sweet Jesus! That was delicious. 100% guaranteed not to be healthy in any way, but hot, comforting, well seasoned, with lots of sausage and fluffy beautiful biscuits. Really good stuff. read more

The food is good. But the waiting time is horrible. Last time we were in when we left, there were three couples behind us that left with us. The food is good. But the waiting time is horrible. Last time we were in when we left, there were three couples behind us that left with us. read more

Arrived just before noon on Monday. 3 employees I encountered were all friendly and efficient without being intrusive. A+ for service! Medium roast coffee was flavorful without the acid bite of overroasting or burnt beans, and our server kept it coming. Over easy and sunny up eggs were cooked correctly. Biscuits were on the table toot sweet, warm and fluffy. Hash-browns were crisp on the outside, creamy on the inside. Sausage patties had that smoky-sweet taste with a hint of heat. Music was in the background so conversation was able to flow nicely. Overall, one of the better experiences I've had for breakfast out lately. read more

Wow. They REALLY do make you feel welcome. Pulled of the Interstate on Thanksgiving and tried to find a place that was open. EVERYONE on staff was cheerful. Our waitress was super but I also overheard conversation at other tables. All of the servers engaged happily with their customers. The restaurant is clean and inviting. Food was good American breakfast food. Coffee kept coming. I will certainly stop here again. read more

Bob Evans - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

The food taste amazing! I ordered pancakes and grilled cheese sandwiches and they were great. They arrived quickly and the service was good. The restaurant had a nice ambiance to it. It makes it look fancy. read more

Bob Evans - Interior of Bob Evans - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

I had not previously thought to venture into a Bob Evans restaurant. However, a friend in Ocala made the recommendation and we headed in. It's a nice clean, bright and friendly place with good service and quite good coffee. We ordered a seafood basket, chicken pot pie and turkey and dressing between the three of us. The side salads were good, the pie was good, the turkey and dressing was also good..the seafood was perhaps a little over cooked, but, given the style of restaurant, it was all a fair dinkum four stars. it's not the sort of place we would return to on a regular basis, but it's good, honest American diner style fare which fills the hole in a reasonably good way. read more

Every now and then we visit this establishment and haven't been disappointed with any of our breakfast visits. Foods usually good and staff is friendly. read more

Went on Thanksgiving waited outside 1 hour then got seated inside, didn't get acknowledged for 20 minutes, finally got silverware and water,. Waited another 20 minutes waitress told us no pie , after taking order , manager said they had pie so we ordered rolls and pie ate that . Waited another hour no one came to table , finally left. Terrible service and I imagine food would have probably been the same . My first time ever going there and it's my last! read more

Good food, friendly service and clean. One can tell just by driving by that Bob Evans is good because their parking lot is always full.

I was born and raised on Bob Evans Restaurant food...It is Classic American Food, but there is no location where I live in Panama City Beach, FL. So, when we saw one in Ocala on our way home from vacation in Saint Petersburg Beach, FL, I HAD TO HAVE MY FAVORITE BREAKFAST!!! EVERYTHING was Perfect, but my home fries have changed, and they were cold...Didn't seem fresh boiled red bliss, cut and fried. BREANNA was our Server, and she was AWESOME!!! She's tiny, but Mighty!!! I've been in the food business all my life, and I would hire her in a HEARTBEAT!!! Highly Recommend her, and this restaurant!!! YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY read more

This restaurant exceeded my expectations in every way. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Unfortunately, I'm from Houston so I'm going to miss this place. read more

Bob Evans - Love this place - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Sometimes good, sometimes not so good. Food is usually good and well priced but service is iffy. We use to have a good waitress named Libby, but found out that she is no longer there. This time most every staff worker was very oblivious to the customers until our server, Jasmine, made every effort to accommodate and serve. Many things have changed since COVID. Praying to God for a recovery. read more