Architecture & Atmosphere: The building looks like someone…read moretook a normal chicken joint and then yelled "EXTREME!" at it until it grew neon signs, flame decals, and a roof shaped like a giant chicken tender. Inside, the vibe is half sports bar, half carnival ride. Bright colors, loud music, and TVs everywhere showing either skateboarding fails or chicken-themed commercials. Employees: The staff are hyped up like they just ate a whole basket themselves. They greet you with, "Welcome to the EXTREME!" and somehow make you believe this isn't just lunch, it's an event. Service is quick, friendly, and a little chaotic -- like your food might arrive with someone ringing a cowbell. Food: The chicken strips are the main event, and they are absurd. Each one is the size of your forearm, battered so heavily that the crunch echoes across the room. Flavor levels go from "Original Crunch" to "Atomic Blast." Sides include fries, onion rings, and something called Extreme Slaw (which tastes like normal slaw but comes in a black-and-red container). Sauces are plentiful, ranging from ranch to a Carolina Reaper dip that feels like a dare. Bathrooms: Surprisingly clean for a place this wild. The stalls are decorated with graffiti-style chicken art, and the soap dispensers say "Wash your hands... EXTREME!" Mirrors have neon frames, which makes you feel like you're in a music video while fixing your hair. Extras: They have arcade machines in the corner (mostly racing and shooting games), and the napkin dispensers shoot napkins at you with way too much force. Seating is sturdy, clearly built for people who plan to eat three baskets and then collapse. Final Verdict: Chicken Strip Extreme isn't just a restaurant -- it's an experience. Loud, wild, and unapologetically over the top. You don't just eat here, you survive it.

Huey Magoo is new chicken tender and fries spot that popped up in Mandarin. They're in competition…read morewith the likes of Zaxby's, Canes, Chickfila, Saucy, etc.... Their uniqueness lies in their crispier taste. Also, the Texas toast has sesame seeds which seems subtle but the crunch adds to their overall brand. The inside of the Mandarin location was not as neat inside. The fountain area was wet and sloppy. The tables were a little sticky but one of the staff came to wipe the area just as we were seating.

"The filet mignon of chicken." What kind of statement is that?! Is that ego or fact? I'll be the…read morejudge of that... I really wanted to be able to be snarky, and say that slogan was just a gimmick; but they are actually REALLY GOOD. I feel like everyone raves about Zaxby's and Bojangles out on this side of the county, but they are SLEEPING ON Huey Magoo's! Enjoyed so much that shared with my boyfriend from Florida, who also said he had great food in the Orlando area too while he was in college. Whether you get grilled or breaded, you can't go wrong! Lots of sauce choices and delivered well by the kind Ubereats driver to my hotel room. Always cozy to get delivery or takeout to enjoy in the comfort of your own home or in this case, my home away from home. Definitely dine here if I get sent to Jax again for work!

I wasn't surprised when the Baymeadows KFC closed down, but am genuinely glad that this Popeyes…read morelocation is holding on. The wait for fried chicken is always surprisingly long but this San Jose restaurant is quicker than most. The staff are always friendly, and quick to recommend offers and combos. I placed an online order, got home and found my sides were missing. I immediately drove back, ready to sort things out 'Waffle House' style, but when I arrived realised the error was 100% mine. The staff were sympathetic (and relieved that there wouldn't be a Karen Final Boss fight), made a few suggestions on how to save some money with my new order and rushed things through for me. This is the only location I'll go to when the lure of The Bucket calls my name.

Quick dine-in and ordered the 2 piece Breast with Biscuit and an extra large coke and it was really…read moregood as expected. The place is clean and the staff was friendly and welcoming during my visit to this Popeye's location in Mandarin.

When in a crunch Chick Fil A is always a good idea! Great…read morefood. Fast Servce and the best attitude! Love the ambiance here and the strawberry hibiscus lemonade has to be my new favorite!

I admit I was lured into Chick-fil-A because of the addition of the chicken and waffle sandwich. I…read moredon't generally like fast food, but I thought since it's Chick-fil-A they usually do things fairly fresh. I'll give it a chance. Food-4/10. I got the chicken waffle breakfast sandwich with the hashbrowns and a s'mores frosted coffee. If it had not been for the coffee, my review would've probably been a lot lower. Usually, I don't like their frosted coffee drinks or iced coffee drinks because they don't taste very good to me, but the s'mores frosted coffee came out pretty decent actually. It definitely drinks more like a milkshake. As for the actual star of the show, the chicken and waffle breakfast sandwich, I was pretty disappointed. The waffle itself was soggy and limp. The chicken was rather dry and it obviously been on the waffle for a while because the breading was mush on the inside. Meanwhile, the bacon was dry. As for the hashbrowns, I find it ironic that they say "crisp bites of pure delight "on the box when the actual hashbrowns are just a bit of a soggy mess. Overall, not the best breakfast I've had. Service-10/10. While the food was lacking as always, Chick-fil-A moves people through the drive-through fast and cheerfully so I have to give them that. Atmosphere-9/10. It's a typical drive-through fast food experience. Easy to access and easy to get in and out of the drive-through and the parking lot and the restaurant looks to be kept quite clean. Overall, typical fast food experience I didn't really enjoy it. I had hopes that since it was Chick-fil-A that they would do well with the chicken and waffle, but I don't think it comes off well for a fast food joint.

Near Walmart on San Jose near I-295…read more I read some reviews and was tired of the pizza spots in the area, so I thought, "What the heck, why not give it a try". I was intrigued by the menu and settled on the Farmers Market Pie, which ended up being amazing. Really well thought out and delicious. We did try another pizza, but everyone devoured the farmers market. Plenty of parking, easy to get to an easy ordering. No room inside to really sit and eat, but for takeout it is set up just right..

This entire review is solely based on the Mediterranean Salad, which was a perfect 5-stars. We came…read morein for a quick pick up and it was ready to go in 5 minutes. The salad was super fresh, it had a decent amount of olives, feta cheese, onions, and tomatoes. The salad dressing was the perfect compliment... a nice vinaigrette. Lastly, the value of the cost versus the amount of salad was great, a steal. I'll upgrade this review to 5 stars once I try more food here!

It's too bad this location is closing soon. The food is good and chicken is juicy. Sad to see ya go!read more

I must say, I've become quite the "Chicken Tendies" critic as I've ventured around Jacksonville…read more Don't ask me why, I have ZERO explanation for this sudden obsession, but lately I've come to realize that not all Tendies are created equal. Enter PDQ. The Digs: Stand alone brick and mortar in upscale St. Johns County. I've eaten there on numerous occasions, and no matter what time of day I arrive, the expansive dining room is virtually spotless. The enticing aroma of fresh Chicken and crisp Waffle Fries being made to order will lead you to the counter with a sense of urgency. There's two Coca-cola Freestyle machines to ensure that no one dies of thirst. An abundance of tables and booths are situated to entertain a crowd, if needed. The Noms: Don't get me wrong, there's more to PDQ than just the Tendies (salads, milkshakes, etc.), however, my go-to order is the 4-piece meal with Waffle Fries and Toast. Up until my very first visit, I had NO IDEA how one thick, buttery, toasty piece of bread could be SO essential to this meal. If they ran out of toast I'd walk out and come back the next day, that's how dependant I am on this bread. The Tendies are fried to perfection, and elevated by my 2 dipping sauces of choice, Ranch and Honey Mustard. There's an assortment of sauces to suit anyone's taste, but those two are my besties, and I'm an unapologetic Ranch snob. The Waffle Fries are coming at you fresh out of the fryer, so you might want to wait a minute before you dig in, speaking from experience. And So: This particular PDQ is unquestionably my favorite "Tendies" spot in Jacksonville, by far. The service is quick and the staff welcome you with warm smiles and pleasantries. Definitely a must-try if you haven't already. 5 well deserved stars. Till next time, my fellow Yeeps, thanks for reading, and as always....SYOY!

I went there recently and Just as I was about to place my order, I asked why the young lady was…read moresweeping so vigorously (stirring up dirt & trash) behind the counter down around food & I asked for the MGR & was told the lady sweeping is the MGR named LAUREN and asked me if I would I like to speak to her. I said yes. The young lady was called over to me and I asked her why she's sweeping around food & especially so vigorously and LAUREN replied, because we were busy. I told her that's not a good reason and that's something she shouldn't do and should no better. I've never seen anyone behave like this at any other Firehouse I've patronized. I then left and went elsewhere but said I would notify Corporate. Sorry but anyone especially MGMT should know you don't sweep around food and especially so vigorously as if she was outside raking leaves vigorously. DISCUSTING!

I ordered two salads from the Jacksonville, San Jose location. One was a Hook and Ladder salad and…read morethe other was a Hook and Ladder salad add grilled chicken. Needless to say, when I got home my order was incorrect. I had the Hook and Ladder salad and a grilled chicken salad. I tried calling the restaurant several times but the call cut off when selecting 3 to speak with a manager. $21.59 is not cheap for two salads that were not even full. It is a shame that you can't speak to someone on the phone to get the order fixed. I do not live close to the restaurant as it was on my way home.

If you want 90s Pizza Hut which was the best pizza in the multiverse then try Jets. It's as close…read moreif not better.

Love this Detroit-style pizza. The chicken bacon ranch and the mighty meaty rock! The staff is…read morefriendly and the service is fast. The perfect game day watch party pick!

Ordered the grilled Zalad to share - plenty of food! The grilled chicken had been cut smaller than…read moreusual which was very nice. The tomatoes were not good. French fries were great! Store was clean & not busy. Employees were nice. They have some new lighting that is way too bright above the registers. #VickieTravelz

Today was my first time at Zaxbys. I'm new to Florida. I'm giving 2 stars because of the customer…read moreservice. However, the FOOD WAS AMAZING! I will definitely check out another location. There was a young man by the name of Logan who initiated taking mine & my family's order. I mentioned it was our first time so we were asking questions about the menu. He seemed annoyed & a bit racist as he just looked around at my family. (I'm Hispanic). In the middle of our order, he said "I'll be right back I have to go take care of something for else". He walked away & another young man came to finish off our order. Logan was in sight and I could see he in fact, did not have anything else to take care of. Some people just suck.

Julington Fish Camp is always a great choice! Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and…read moreperfectly cooked--from the raw oysters and blackened fish with creamy grits and collard greens to the crispy fried seafood platter. The wedge salad was fresh and loaded with blue cheese and bacon, and every dish came out hot and delicious. The highlight of our visit was the service. Our server was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. Great food, welcoming atmosphere, and consistently excellent service--we'll definitely be back!

We recently visited Julington Creek Fish Camp to celebrate our anniversary, and overall, the food…read morewas wonderful. Everything brought to the table tasted fresh and delicious. For appetizers, we started with the snapper bites and the fried blue crab claws. Both were cooked to perfection and packed with flavor. For our entrees, we decided on the seafood broil and the fried platters. Both dishes hit the spot. The portion sizes were well balanced, and we left feeling satisfied rather than overly full. On top of that, the pricing was great. Our waiter was great, but the pacing of the meal could have been smoother since it took about 45 minutes to get our entrees. There were a couple of other notable downsides. The restaurant was quite loud, and to top it all off, a woman at the table right next to us had her shoes off. Management really should have controlled that kind of behavior, as it detracts from the dining experience. Furthermore, despite making reservations to celebrate our anniversary, the restaurant did not acknowledge it at all. That was unfortunate. Still, the quality of the food and the service from our waiter kept things afloat.