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    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

    3.4 (374 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Honey butter croissant
    Jeannie C.

    First time visiting and was very happy with the service. The staff were very friendly, and our waitress, Sara, was very good. She answered all my questions and even gave some good descriptions of the food choices. The honey butter croissant was warm and delicious. The Key West chicken and shrimp dish with two sides was a mixed review for me. Chicken was very good and tender, while the shrimp was too spicy for me, and the rice was just warm at best. The mashed potatoes was nice and hot with a tasty flavor. The Monte Cristo sandwich was very good and was served with fries. Next visit will be a fish dish.

    Jennifer F.

    Stopped by Cheddar's for lunch today and was hit with a wave of nostalgia. Our Cheddars in south Florida closed several year ago and I've forgotten how much I missed those delicious warm croissants with melted honey butter. Swoon! All of the staff were very friendly, especially our waitress. She told us she'd be there for 10 years which is really great since the wait staff at chain restaurants usually turn over quickly. We all ordered salads - my sister and I were craving their iconic Chicken Caesar Pasta salad and my mom got a Grilled Chicken Pecan salad. All were exactly how we remembered and delicious! I will say the ambience of the restaurant was exactly as we remembered and was an exact copy and paste from all the others. Overall, the experience was impeccable and food was delivered hot and quick considering they were quite busy for their lunch hour. Overall, this was a beyond pleasant lunch experience and will definitely be returning when in the area again! 10/10 recommend!

    Dining Room
    Amy P.

    I have eaten here several times. The buttery sweet croissants are amazing. Tonight my husband and I are "kidless" and decided to order delivery. I have not had god luck in the past with delivery companies but we ordered directly on the site and even though the wait was about an hour the food was hot when it arrived. I got the Chicken'Alfredo pasta with broccoli and my husband got the steak and ribs. The food was actually quite good minus the chicken which tasted prepackaged. The buttery croissants were still warm and they threw in a couple extra which was a treat. I know from previous visits the staff is always very accommodating and the entire restaurant is fully accessible they even have a half booth/ half table we usually request to accommodate a wheelchair. The decor is modern and the vibe casual. Overall this restaurant has good food and fully accessible atmosphere as well as timely HOT delivery which makes it a great place for a date night even when you don't want to leave the house.

    Chicken Pot Pie
    Angel W.

    Taste: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 I was pleasantly surprised on our trip to Cheddars, I hadn't been in so long and wasn't impressed by our first visit, but this location really stepped it up. Food all tasted pretty good and prices were reasonable. This location was clean and sat us quickly. We did have trouble with our server who forgot multiple items, delivered us another tables food and drinks, and had to be asked multiple times for things (e.g. straws, napkins, boxes) before she'd remember to bring them over... I won't fault the whole restaurant for that though, we just got unlucky with our server.

    Chicken Fried Chicken w/Red Beans & Rice and Mashed Potatoes.
    Aaron E.

    Food: The Red Beans & Rice was tasty but that's where it stops. I feel quite confident the chicken is the lab grown chicken. Texture was way wrong and without the breading you can certainly taste the oddity. Gross. The mashed potatoes and gravy were nearly flavorless. Service: The waitress did well and the wait times were acceptable. Ambience: The restaurant was adequately clean accept for the men's restroom, disgusting. While the restaurant was clean you can tell that Cheddars is on the way out. I do not recommend.

    Thomas B.

    Cheddar's was a pleasant surprise. The food was affordable and tasted better than expected. Server was a bit forgetful, but everything else was solid. No wait and a good vibe overall.

    Menu
    Ever Z.

    Quick service Ample parking Good food - if you like your steak medium tell them rare Great fry on the food Sports bar like but not exactly? Maybe? There are TVs up. That screams Applebees to me. I would return.

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    LO L.

    We had some friends to come down at the spare of the moment so we decided to go to Cheddar's. Now they were very busy but we honestly didn't have to wait very long for the table. The waitress that we had was trying to assist us to the best of her abilities with all the tables she was taking care of at the moment. We ordered drinks and because they say so long the ice was melted and the salt fell in the cup which made the drinks very salty. We order appetizers and they came out extremely cold because it was someone else order so when the waitress came to our take finally with an order of Onion Rings she said that we would have to wait until she put in another order. Now it's time to retrieve our entree and yet it was not appeasable at all. I'm not a person that complain about anything but the whole outing was not a good experience. The food was cold, some food came and some we were still waiting while boxing our food. Usually I go nowhere without ordering some dessert to complete my meal but nothing else I wanted from there except the Honey Butter Rolls which I would have been fine just eating that for the evening. The manager came to speak but he was very nonchalant on the experience that we encountered at his restaurant. At the end he comped our food due to ALL of the bad food we received.

    The sampler. Spinach dip and chicken tenders.
    Jan-Michael T.

    When Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen first came on the scene as "the next big thing" among full-service restaurants, they received a lot of hype as many who knew about them praised their food and service. I myself wanted to work on their staff part-time while I was working full time, not for extra money, but because I wanted to work for them. Maybe get free food. Now more than a decade later, it is sad to say that Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen (which I will shorthand to simply Cheddar's for the remainder of this review) has fallen much from grace. It was a slow and steady decline, but I think the biggest drop happened during the time when most restaurants suffered: the illegal shutdown due to COVID-19. After that, Cheddar's could not pick up from where they used to be. I think many have learned to smartly work with independence due to the year of not working a traditional "9 to 5" job. Anyways, the service has suffered because it seems nobody wants to work such jobs anymore. Don't get me wrong, the staff who served us has been more than spectacular, but they are so spread thin, there are spans of time in which they do not appear to us, like a simple check-up. The cooking staff might be stretched thin too because the food has become simply inadequate as in the low end of average. Food is passable, but definitely nothing that stands out. And to top it off, the side chili/soup/casserole I ordered with my food had some weird plastic container in them. Management tried to fix the situation by giving our apps free, but the overall decline has already taken its toil on this Cheddar's. Honestly, I hope that through time, Cheddar's can bounce back. They just need to re-evaluate their service and food a bit. If my friends or family want to eat here, I'll oblige and that will be Cheddar's chance to show me they've improved. Outside of that, I am going to generally pass eating here for another restaurant.

    A drink

    It's been a year since I went last time because the bartender was rude, a robotic order taker, and the appetizer and salmon were below what you should be able to expect. I never gave a review then. Now, a year later, we had an hour to kill and an achievement to celebrate. Happy as a clam hoping to get a buzz I drank my apple martini in 10 minutes, and my partner was still on the computer barely started (her comment: I can't drink this it's atrocious, she has no clue how to makebdrinks). I ask for another drink, and the bartender says, "You have to wait. I have to clean up here." She runs around and cleans 7 covers and then comes back 15 min later after I asked to speak with a manager (which was busy on the phone forb10 minutes, bitvreallybhe was asking everyone what it was about). I kindly asked if this is how you were doing business, no bartender at the bar, and now having time to serve another apple martini?? He said we managed people's drinking, while she was using her highest voice to voice that she received the order and just have to take care of other customers first [really? Are you understaffed or under trained?]. Sooo... I would like to know your management programs of you you manage people's drinking! Did you ask me how much I weigh, did you ask for my previous alcohol intake, do you know my tolerance, am I driving...etc? No! You did not, and for your convenience of the infinitely ignorant manager trying to "MANAGE" intake of alcohol consumption, here is the FL Statute you can study to help your helpless patrons: ​§§561.701-561.706. Go back to school, will you!

    These croissants were amazing
    Andy G.

    Yaaaaasss! I finally ate here!! The food was really good. I ordered the steak with shrimp, broccoli and cheese casserole, and the mashed potatoes. Everything was perfect except for the mashed potatoes, which they were watery. The service was great, would love to go back!

    Country fried steak with gravy
    George B.

    I've been to this location several times, in fact, this is one of a couple restaurants that my parents like to frequent. Always clean, and friendly wait staff. Lately I've had a problem with the food lacking flavor, so I sometimes do what I can to enhance my entrees, such as adding hot sauce to my pasta. My most recent visit I ordered the country fried steak with green beans and broccoli, it was the first time I ordered this item from cheddars. The green beans were wonderful, they had a butter garlic flavor and they seem to be cut fresh. They even made the broccoli taste good when I mixed them together. I was thoroughly disappointed with the country fried steak. It taste like liver and it was dry and chewy. No amount of gravy was able to save that enormous piece of what they were calling country fried steak. In fact, i've had better country fried steak bought frozen at Sam's Club. In fact, if you want better country fried steak, you may want to buy it from Denny's. Cheddars makes a lot of good things, my dad likes the shrimp, my mom likes the ribs, but please avoid the country fried steak.

    Buffalo Chicken Wrapper
    Brian F.

    I have been to cheddars at the Tamarac FL location. I have always enjoyed my experiences there. This location was very disappointing. The service was slow. The food arrived cold. The appetizer was delivered 10 minutes after the meal was served. It too was ice cold. There doesn't seem to be any urgency in getting food to the table once it is cooked. It sits under the heat lamp until someone decides to deliver it to the table. This seems to be a trend. I would pass on this venue.

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    Loud but comfortable atmosphere. The food is always good. Never experienced negative service.

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    Taste of the Tropics Restaurant

    Taste of the Tropics Restaurant

    5.0(3 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    Experience: A friend brought me here who just raves about this place. We came on a Thursday at…read more5:00. Facility: This is a stand alone restaurant that I almost passed, but don't worry if you pass the driveway, the next street lets you come around the back. This place looks small when you come in, but there's another larger sitting room in the back. There is bench, bar and regular chair seating. Service: 5 stars all the way. The owner Ms Lena is so kind and welcoming. You immediately feel like you are a regular there. The cook Jay is nice and put his foot off in the food (that means he can cook!) and the young waiter was sweet and very attentive. Food: I had the oxtails, rice and peas, and cabbage. It was so good... the oxtails were tender... the rice and peas are cooked perfectly ... and the cabbage was so flavorful. I even got an order of cabbage to take home. Along with a beef patty, which was good and flaky. Then I ordered some chicken for my neighbor and he said he loved it. Overall: I would absolutely come back and plan too. I have to try a few more things on the menu.

    My family went in on a Saturday evening and enjoyed the dining experience. I wasn't able to attend…read morebut i ordered takeout! The food was fresh and seasoned really well, I ordered jerk chicken with rice and peas and a side order of cabbage. They give you plenty for the price amount! My mom advised that they had a live dj and the service was excellent. The only thing i was bummed about was that they don't serve festival (Jamaican bread) but other than that the food was good and I'll definitely be back.

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    Melbourne Kitchen

    4.3(80 reviews)
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    Went in for a simple breakfast - not expecting anything special. Did notice the fresh clean…read moreestablishment, along very exclusive menus - but I still just wanted a couple eggs & coffee. What I got was the MK Breakfast, with a diner quality square plate, which formed the easel background for two beautiful eggs, sunny-side up, bowl of grits in the center, and the best looking piece oh ham I have ever seen. I was in WOW! mode until I started eating. I have never tasted eggs so delicious (certain seasonings) and the 'grits' were to die for. But when I sliced off a piece of that ham - I was hooked big time, this was the most enjoyable breakfast I have ever had. I followed the food with large glass of orange juice, with a fresh slice of orange on the rim, revealing the sent of an orange grove. Boy, maybe I was just dreaming - but ya know what? I am going to the Melbourne Kitchen again, ojust to be sure I got it right.

    If you're looking for a restaurant where the food is delicious AND you genuinely feel welcomed, go…read moreto Melbourne Kitchen. From the moment we sat down, this was such a memorable experience. The owner, Chris, took the time to come by our table and introduce himself. My friend wanted to ask him about the fish and grits, which is new to the menu. She mentioned that she typically prefers her fish fried with grits, but she was perfectly willing to have it blackened as intended. Chris didn't hesitate -- he said he'd be more than happy to fry it for her and let the kitchen take care of the rest. And honestly? Chris literally made this entire visit worthwhile. He checked on us constantly, and somewhere between the delicious food and catching up, we shared so many laughs. My friend and I are notorious for being the people who close restaurants , and Melbourne Kitchen closes at 3 PM. Somehow, we found ourselves approaching 3.5 hours at the table, just enjoying the food, conversation, and atmosphere. At one point, Chris told us that he appreciated the time we were spending there and talked about how valuable time really is. He said he was honored that we chose to spend that time with his restaurant and his staff. That genuinely stuck with me. He also shared some of the exciting things he has planned for Melbourne Kitchen -- including dinner hours, happy hour, a stage for the patio, and live music. You can tell this isn't just a restaurant to him; he really wants to create a place where people can gather, eat, laugh, and spend time together. And because my friend is nothing if not BOLD , she asked if she could get a sneak peek at the dinner menu. Chris made it happen and printed the draft menu right on the spot! I absolutely loved that. As for the food, I had the chicken and waffles, and my friend had the fish and grits. Both were delicious, and I'm already looking forward to going back and trying more of the menu. Even after all that, we weren't quite ready to leave, so on our way out we grabbed a few pastries to take with us: a Biscoff Rice Krispie, Oreo brownie, and macadamia nut cookie. I haven't tried them all yet, but I'm very much looking forward to it! I'm honestly so incredibly happy to write this review because we need more restaurants -- and more people -- like Melbourne Kitchen and Chris. Food can be good anywhere. But genuine hospitality, kindness, laughter, and making people feel like their time matters? That's something special. Thank you, Chris, and the entire Melbourne Kitchen team, for such a wonderful afternoon. We'll definitely be back -- and knowing us, we'll probably be the ones still sitting there when you're ready to turn the lights off. Melbourne Kitchen is absolutely worth a visit.

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    Backwater - Loaded grits

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    4.6(939 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    Very impressed by this local breakfast spot in Melbourne with prices that can't be beat! We met up…read morewith an old friend to catch up while we were in the area, and he recommended this place. They have the hot griddles built into the tables so that you can make your own pancakes which is what they're known for. We didn't have to wait for a table and the service was pretty quick. I started with a blood orange mimosa (only $6.95) and it was a very generous size. For my entree, I got the 2-pancake stack breakfast combo. I opted for the lemon poppyseed pancakes (which the kitchen cooks), cheesy eggs, and bacon. My husband got the southern breakfast, and our friend got one of their scramble skillets. Everything was amazing!

    So good! We came across this based on the stars on Yelp. Spot on. This is a hipster pace for sure,…read morebut even us old folks felt welcomed by the staff and other diners. I joke of course, hipster is the theme, but of course they welcome everyone. And everyone should come. Staff is great. The place is clean and we loved the decor. Mostly, we loved our dishes. I had the shaved ribeye. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. Loved the roll and Cole slaw. Now if they had some creamy horseradish for it, homerun. All in all, an excellent Sammy. My wife had the pulled pork Bennie. I am not a fan of pulled pork, but I must admit my fork wandered over to the plate a few times. She loved the dish as well. It was so big, we took half home. And there is where I may have finished it without permission. LOL. I really wish Yelp had the half star option. 4 1/2 is more appropriate. Go here. You won't be disappointed.

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