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    Bolay - Brandon

    4.6 (229 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 10:45 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Veggie bowl with tofu
    Yves J.

    This was the best meal that I've had from Bolay. It was so good that Bolay will be my number 1 healthy eating place in Brandon. It's in the top 5 of the places I've eaten at in the Tampa Bay Area.

    Meg M.

    I love going to Bolay in the central FL area and tried this location for the first time. It is the cutest one I've been to! I ordered ahead and my bowl was ready when I got there. They have lots of seating options and the staff were great. I also appreciate how cautious/careful they are of a no gluten kitchen and heard them talking about this during an interview that was being conducted. Thanks Bolay for being the best:)

    Kimberley K.

    At first, upon entering the cafe, the food smelled so so delish! Of course I was starving and I wanted something fast and full of protein. Other than eating mexican food everyday...my thinking was.... how about Bolay as a change of pace ?? Its good and you get your moneys worth...however.... I think that the chunk of beef could be more tender and seasoned better. I'm enthusiastic about this place but it certainly won't be my first choice.

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    Renelle W.

    With everyone doing the fresh healthy bowl casual dining, I figured Bolay would be similar to others I have tried before. To my surprise, I tried this location in Brandon and it definitely rivaled its counterparts Fresh Kitchen. My toddler had the pesto noodles and devoured it! I didn't even need to feed her. I had their rainbow bowl and the two chicken thighs were large, juicy and flavorful. My husband had the teriyaki bowl and the chicken was the delicious and personally their sweet potato noodles were better than others. Did I mention their bowls were 100% gluten free? They allowed me to sample one of the items I wasn't sure I would like and I appreciated that.

    Bowl with glazed tofu, broccoli, spinach, corn, feta cheese, mushrooms, onions, and black rice
    Jennifer T.

    The dish I ordered was very much like or would say better than the photo online. Veggies & black rice & tofu were fresh, gorgeous, cooked to perfection. The uber driver delivered to the hotel on time - great exchange. One TIP: put a few extra napkins with a fork & knife in the bags to be delivered.

    Large bowl with teriyaki chicken and steak. Delicious!
    James T.

    Jut as good as Fresh Kitchen and other farm to table concept restaurants that populate the Tampa and St Pete area. I like that they have a few extra items to choose from than the others. Got a bean mixture for one of my sides that was mighty tasty! Also really enjoyed their teriyaki chicken. Service was prompt. Will be back.

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    Grace H.

    This bowl was amazing! The workers did not skimp on any of the proteins or toppings. Bolay is such a great healthy option and is very convenient. I got my bowl to go, but the inside of the restaurant was very clean! I will definitely be coming back.

    Candace S.

    I ordered through Uber Eats and was surprised how quickly I received my food. It was so delicious and filling! I ended up splitting it up between two meals because it was so filling. I always appreciate a healthy and good tasting meal. I will be back Bolay!

    2 Carbs, veggies & and protein! Yum!
    Nicky M.

    Food was great! Loved it. It may look like a mess when put in one bowl but as my mother used to say "It's all going to the same place". Ample parking space which is always a plus! Service was meh but idc lol Place a clean and inviting.

    Liz L.

    Oh mm, no! Ordered two bowls Jasmine rice , citrus chicken , sweet potatoes and avocado Second bowl ginger broccoli, pesto noodles , tomatoes and citrus chicken All of it was extremely bland , no flavor what so ever. The pesto noodle were fridge cold, the broccoli wasn't cooked, and had 0 ginger to it. The only decent thing was the sweet potatoes Noodle bowl was tossed, and half of the other bowl Pass on this place save your $ I'll stick to fresh kitchen.

    I believe it's pesto noodles nasty sticky Jazmin rice salmon w avocado
    Cindee M.

    First time there with family I was treated it was a family of 8 take out I will say their attitudes was stink one of the girls got upset when one of the bowls were to get noodles and not the green one I believe that was pesto so the bowl got thrown to the side mind you all were $10 something except one bowl that it was kid bowl $6 something remember I just said it was my first time there well after all I decided I'll take the bowl that had the green noodles (pesto) w Jazmine rice that rice was nasty sticky cold then waiting on fresh salmon because who knows how long those two pieces have been sitting there well waited 2 mins while waiting one of the girls started ringing up the orders and putting in the bag well my bowl was in that bag without my protein (salmon) in it so there goes the attitude again also some lady came from the back and asked the girl if everything was ok not sure where that came from if anything should of asked us that question oh we all wanted avocado that too was like oh boy so she goes gets some more and throws them in whatever you want to call it unbelievable our order was close to $100.00 again it was a party of 8 I will get the girls name if need be and for the record I will never go back I rather go to "FRESH KITCHEN" by then my rice was cold again that was the bowl she threw to the side because they didn't want those green noodles...I will share my pic of bowl first n last time there...it was going to be addressed to the higher up personal I ain't going to lie but that salmon had some good flavor n tasted delicious...BUT I WON'T BE BACK... That's my review for being there for the first time very upsetting.. I do reviews most of the time and I give credit where credit is due...

    Steak au jus bowl
    John B.

    My wife and I wanted a low-key, relatively healthy dinner and that's just what we got at Bolay of Brandon. My wife and I arrived here around 5pm on a weekday night. We've seen Bolay around and just never made the move to stop in. We've been meaning to try this place. We walked into a mostly empty restaurant and got right in line. The service is like a Chipotle where you start with the base of what you want, here, a bowl or wrap, and then build from there. You can also go with their pre-designed flavors, which we did. My wife ordered the mojo pulled pork bowl. This started with jasmine rice and was topped with kale salad, power beans, mojo flavored pulled pork and then topped with fresh pickled red onions, chopped cilantro and a savory, creamy, garlic and herb sauce. She really enjoyed it! I ordered the Steak au jus bol. This one also started with jasmine rice and was topped with a spinach and almond salad, fire roasted corn, steak au jus, parmesan, chimichurri tomatoes and the same creamy garlic and herb sauce. One stand-out was the steak. The steak was cooked medium-rare. It wasn't chewy or over cooked at all. It had great flavor and seemed to be top quality meat. Both bowls offered up fresh ingredients that had a mix of flavors and textures. Soft, crunchy, meaty, filling but not overly filling and just good. The mojo pulled pork bowl was so good that we decided to recreate it at home ourselves. We even pickled our own red onions. I'd say if you're looking for a lighter, healthier meal out check out Bolay. It's simple but tasty and won't leave you feeling heavy. It's a choice that you can feel good about and it doesn't break the bank. We will be back!

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    Food is always fresh I can't get enough of this place. The flavor is amazing and it's healthy too

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    3 months ago

    Food is always great, fresh, healthy and guaranteed gluten free. If you're looking for healthy and fast, great choice.

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    7 months ago

    We love Bolay! They offer friendly service, the food is delicious and lots of variety. They also use olive oil, no seed oils!!!

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    I love coming here! The food is always fresh and extremely flavorful. Plus I don't have to worry about toxic additives! Highly recommended!

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    Always clean and professional. Staff is very friendly and the food is very fresh. Definitely recommend

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    Cali - Brandon - Lean & Clean

    Cali - Brandon

    4.3(825 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    Food 5/5 Service 5/5…read moreAmbiance 5/5 This is my mom and I's go to spot when I make it into town. Their chips, salsa and guacamole is fresh and delicious and we love their bowls! Both of us got the hot & crunchy with the ahi tuna. So yum!! Our waitress was kind and attentive and I love the live plants they showcase around the seating area. We of course will be back! :)

    At a shopping center in Riverview is Cali. It is very modern looking inside with high top tables…read moreoutside. It has a nice overhang that keeps you cool during the hot weather. The service is amazing. The staff was attentive and helpful. I wish the food was better. I was in the mood for a salad. The first disappointment was that they only gave 3 choices. I am on a gluten free diet and didn't have a problem with that. I did have a problem with the fact that 2 out of 3 salads had cheese in it and is not for someone who adheres to a dairy free diet. Yes, I could have asked if the cheese could be left out. But these salads had multiple kinds of cheese. I never wanted to be that person who asks to leave out half of the ingredients because of dietary restrictions. I would have had to do that. Maybe the answer is the choice to have a custom salad for people like me. The second disappointment was that the salads had a price without any protein. When you added one of the proteins, the salad became very expensive. This was a huge turnoff. The last disappointment was the ice tea. Although there were 3 choices, two of them had ingredients to which I am allergic. The third choice had caffeine. There was really no choice other than to drink water. I chose the restaurant because it was midway between us and friends. I looked at ratings and the number of stars when I travel out of town. This was not really what I expected.

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    Brick's Smoked Meats

    Brick's Smoked Meats

    4.1(89 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    !! Two parts!!…read more First things first: first impressions. Ordered take out, when my boyfriend brought it back I was so excited. When I opened up the bag I thought something was missing because of how small the containers are. Secondly the taste and cost as well as size I got the small maple burnt ends ($15!!) for the amount I got I really don't think it's worth 15, I know it's a starter and small but I expected more. The collard greens the price is fine for a side ($5) but they are wayyyy too spicy, I like spicy but these are not what I was hoping for or expecting, you get more heat and burn than the taste or the collard greens which makes me sad. Overall. It's not horrible but not at all what I was expecting especially from a 4.1 star rating. The portion was smaller than expected and the collard greens was too spicy ( I've never had spicy collard greens). I am disappointed, it tastes good but yeah. I usually don't leave reviews but like I stated I am disappointed with price and portion.

    The service was a bit slow. The place is very clean and inviting. My wife rated her brisket as a 2…read more She's not fond of chopped brisket because it's often a bit dry. That was the case today. I rated my bacon jam burger as a 3. They provided a lot of meat. It was smoked well, but the burger was dry. The fries were rather decent. I see a lot of potential but unfortunately, today was not a good meal day. Their sign was hilarious!

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    A&G Diner - Steak & shrimp special!!

    A&G Diner

    4.7(39 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    This diner is a hidden gem right off of Brandon Blvd. As soon as I walked in, the familiar smell of…read morea Greek diner assured me that we were about to have a good experience. This is a small restaurant with booth and table seating. As we walked in, we were greeted by a friendly server who instructed us to sit wherever we like. The menu covers everything from breakfast to dinner. My wife and I shared the ultimate skillet, which was one of the specials offered on a Saturday. It was stacked with homefries, vegetables, meats, gravy, and cheese. It was a great value at $15. The flavor was outstanding. I will mention one negative. The parking situation is not good. I did not see many spots available. I just happened to get a spot right in front of the restaurant but I feel like we will struggle to find parking if it's busy. We were provided exceptional service the entire time. I will absolutely return to A&G to try more of the menu.

    All I can say is WOW. We happened into here honestly by chance and I'm so thankful we did because…read morewe've now found our favorite spot. Today we had breakfast but my family is looking forward to trying their dinner options. We were chatting with another couple at a different table who told us how the chefs in the back have been working for locally renowned restaurants in the area for decades and dang did the food prove them right! Soooo good. Very family friendly, very great prices. Will be back often now!

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    First Watch

    First Watch

    4.3(39 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Katherine was amazing! I mistakenly ordered at the wrong location and she quickly helped me! She…read moretook my order while I was on the phone canceling the other. I really appreciate how she handled my mistake and was so willing to assist me rather than push me to go to the store or ask me to reorder online. Thank you!

    Tried this First Watch location for the first time and decided to switch things up from our usual…read moreorders--and it definitely paid off. We joined the waitlist and were seated within about 15 minutes, which was quick and set a great tone. The restaurant was spotless, and our waitress truly stood out--friendly, attentive, and made us feel taken care of the entire time. The food had some real standouts. The Elevated Egg Sandwich was incredible and easily the highlight of the meal. The potatoes were cooked perfectly--crispy, well-seasoned, and honestly some of the best I've had at a brunch spot. The warm syrup was a small detail but made a big difference. And the passion fruit donut holes? Absolutely addictive--we were already wishing we had ordered more. There were a couple minor issues. The eggs on the Tri-Fecta were ordered medium but came out more well done. Still flavorful, just not exactly as requested. The tacos were also very good, but the corn tortillas kept falling apart, which made them a bit difficult to eat. Overall, a really enjoyable experience with excellent service and several standout dishes. Definitely a place I'd come back to--especially for those donut holes.

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