Chicken Salad Chick

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After a visit to the Ocala VA Facility, my wife and I decided to try out Chicken Salad Chick for a late lunch on a Friday afternoon. We've always been intrigued by it when we see their billboard along Hwy 200, so this day was the day we'd try it. We walked in a clean and inviting space, proceeded to the counter to peruse their menu and placed our order. My wife, as a tribute to her late mom who loved chicken salad sandwiches with apples and pecans she would order from a local grocery store, opted for the Fancy Nancy on a croissant. As a side, she chose the potato chips. I was eying the jalapeño chicken but after asking the lady behind the counter what their best seller is, I pivoted and ordered the same sandwich as my wife but I had the Poblano Chicken soup as a side. The chicken salad tasted fresh with some sweetness imparted by the grapes. I thought it would've been better if I had bacon in it for some saltiness. The soup was tasty! Wished I had more of it than what was served in a small cup. Lunch for 2 with tip came out to just under $26. Good value, friendly and efficient service, and good grub. read more

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Nirely C.

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Have visited a few times since they opened. Everything we order is always good, the place is clean and cute. Staff has always been nice and helpful. read more

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Clay P.

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OMG. It's April 1st, and we made an online order for the birthday of my 87-year-old mother-in-law to be delivered at her job. I kept getting a message about unable to verify basket or something like that on the website. However, I received an email and a text that told me the order was received and accepted. Evidently there was a problem with the online ordering system and the order was rejected. I called the store and spoke to Savannah. She advised me to order directly through the Doordash app. Unfortunately, the doordash app is not compatible with my very old phone. Ultimately, Savannah called me back and we were able to accomplish the order for my mother-in-law's birthday to be delivered by her lunch time. Savannah went above and beyond and was so kind, apologetic, and helpful to resolve the situation. My mother-in-law received her meal and was BEYOND happy. She absolutely loves Chicken Salad Chick! And employees like Savannah make me love it even more than I did before! Chicken Salad Chick Ocala is exceptional. Highly recommended, especially if you are fortunate enough to arrive when Savannah is on duty. read more

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Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Clay! We're thrilled…

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I came her for lunch with my niece and loved it. In order to enjoy a meal here you have to be a huge fan of chicken salad--which I am! You can order your chicken salad as a sandwich on white bread or croissant or by itself with crackers. I ordered my chicken salad with crackers and it was delicious. I tried Olivia Old South and Jalapeño Holly. They were both delicious. I love the grape salad although it's an unusual combo. I really like that each meal come with the perfect bite size sugar cookie. read more

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Stacey H.

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I'm a chicken salad snob, was hesitant to try this.. but omg I'm obsessed!! Sooo good! Their potato soup and chicken poblano soup is heaven!

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Renee N.

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I really love a tasty chicken salad and I am always on the lookout to try a new version when out and about. Last time I was in town I had wanted to check this place out but didn't have enough time. While visiting again in April I got a chance to swing by. I was really excited to try but had seen their reviews so I went in with some uncertainty. Interior is really cute and decorative. Walked right up to order and with the help of the worker I decided to try the Fancy Nancy which features chicken salad, grapes and pecans. I asked for it on a croissant. I took it to go since I was alone and was excited to try it. When I got to Dads house, I opened up my lunch and tried a big bite. The chicken salad was good but there was barely any on the croissant. It appeared that whoever prepared my meal was extremely chintzy with the chicken salad and this lunch was not cheap. There was barely enough to finish the croissant with. To say the least, I was truly disappointed. I am used to having a full chicken salad sandwich and I have never experienced this lack of food. If I would have stayed to eat, I surely would have shown the manager. Anyway, I understand why the reviews are not glowing for this establishment. read more

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I have been coming to this location on ST Road 200 in Ocala weekly for over a year now and have had nothing but positive experience. Today however was a very different story. I was dining with my husband and special needs daughter. I purchased a kids meal for my daughter with the included fountain drink. As I was refilling her drink a gentleman came over to me and all but accused me of stealing drinks apparently the cup that comes with a kids meal is the same as a water cup. From then on he watched us to make sure my daughter was actually drinking from the cup! I WILL NEVER BE BACK. read more

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Cherilee we are sorry your experience did not meet your expectations…

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GT C.

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1 year ago

Had a garden salad. This is a "salad" place, right? The greens were wilted and yellow. In Florida I would expect fresh and good. See pic. read more

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Todd H.

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I love a great chicken salad, and here is the place to get it. I was very impressed and had a difficult time choosing because they had over 15 different styles of chicken salad. They also have a whole cool area where you can purchase the different types of chicken salad to take home so you could make it home for the family or backyard barbecue alternative, we can't wait. Give it a try. read more

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Yasmeen T.

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Thank you Ryan for being patient, attentive, and kind. Thank you giving exceptional service when serving me. Keep up the great work!

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Bryan O.

Thanks for recognizing Ryan! And for being our valued guest

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Robert N.

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Outstanding chicken salad sandwich. I really liked mine kicked up with the jalapeños, my wife liked hers with the egg and onion. Tons of options. We both liked the tomato bisque soup. We will be back many more times. read more

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Bill R.

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I am a huge fan of chicken salad and CSC does an amazing job of making variations of a favorite!

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Usually a favorite place to come. If you just get scoop of chicken salad...it's still OK...But the melt is cold...the pickles are now cut smaller.The volume of salad on the melt is NOTHING like their advertised picture!! Disappointing. read more

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Bryan O.

Thanks for your feedback Phyllis. We are sorry your experience was…

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Kathy B.

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The croissants were horrible. The manager acknowledged the poor quality and that many customers were complaining. Sge then did nothing to make our experience better. Poor food, worse service. read more

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Beth L.

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I have heard good things, let's check this place out! I pull into the parking lot to find cars wrapped around the building. I am tempted to leave but in that quick moment two cars have moved up so I get in line. I like that they have a sign before the sign with speaker so I have a moment to peruse the menu. I decide on sweet (Fancy Nancy) and spicy (Spicy Pimento Cheese). The young lady in the drive thru is quick, efficient and cheerful (not the norm lately so it is a nice change). The line goes very quick, I pay and am on my way in no time. The presentation in the box is even nice. The fancy Nancy was really good with big chunks of ,eat, grapes, apples and nuts. The spicy pimento cheese was YUMMY with just the right amount of kick. Big portions. You even get a sweet little cookie for dessert. I will be a return customer for sure. read more

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Anna S.

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It would've been 5 stars but i got attitude off rip from the employee at the drive thru. mind you i just got off a 16 hour shift! Not a "hello, how are you" just a "you're ordering here?!" And then straight attitude from there.. read more

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Kim S.

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This is a delicious place to get a good salad. I always order the cranberry Kelly. My other go-to flavor is the BBQ chicken salad. I love their sugar cookies and the friendly service I receive each time I visit. Today I absentmindedly left my credit card at the store. The manager kept it in the back until I returned to retrieve it. Good business sense. read more

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Susanna D.

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I went through the drive thru for lunch here because I wanted a healthy quick option. I decided to try the Jalapeño chicken salad on a croissant with a side of tortilla soup. I got my food very fast! The soup was flavorful but by the time I got home the tortilla strips were mushy and the sour cream was clumped which ruined the texture. I wish they would pack those 2 things separately so you can add it to the soup right before eating it. The chicken salad was good but I didn't taste any jalapeño and the sandwich had more lettuce than chicken salad spread on it unfortunately. The sandwich came with a pickle and cute little cookie. read more

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Stopped in today for the first time. Definitely a must try. Very good food and friendly atmosphere!! Their bread is so soft and tastes yummy read more

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Barbie S.

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This is a great healthy place to go, better than McDonald's, checkers or Burger King all very unhealthy. It's not only a healthy place it is clean and the staff is great. My hubby and I love this place a lot. Try the pineapple coconut pie. Awesome!! read more

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Sam G.

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From a guys point of you and in the opinion of a Man not worth the price it was kind of like seven almost 8 dollars for a scoop of salad it had no chicken in a chicken paste it had a few walnuts it had a few pieces of Apple very large pieces grapes add to the taste of a salad but not when they are large uncut grapesdidn't even bother cutting into smaller pieces so you got a big old piece of grape in your mouth there were many other salads but from what I saw they were chicken paste also the taste was good but for the price I stick with Publix chicken salad that has chicken pieces and good flavor read more

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Betty P.

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Went with a friend today, and both of us said it was the first and probably the last time! Several years ago I went to the one in The Villages and was very disappointed in the quality, quality, service and menu prices and never felt the need to repeat the experience! But, wow things don't change! First there are no menus available while you are inline, you can download it but that isn't posted until you are almost to the register where you order. I ordered the Cranberry Kelli which was suppose to have cranberry and almonds, asked what the sides were as the glare on the glass over the menu board made it hard to read, asked if a salad was included in sides, was told yes but they only had Caesar at that time, I said it was fine, ordered the smaller of the drinks and was told $14+! Asked how an $8.99 sandwich combo and drink came to that much....the ittsy bitsy salad was a $2 up charge! I asked why she hadn't advised that and and she got fairly snotty, saying I didn't ask! Knowing there were 20 people behind me I said to leave it as it was but recommended she start to advise the guests... never an apology but as near almost. When our meals were delivered I asked the woman if she was the manager and she said yes, and I expressed my concern and also said it was a very small salad for an up charge. She said it was premium because of the cheese and bacon, who puts bacon on a Caesar Salad? (Brought it home, no bacon!) . So my friend and I are talking, and I go to salt my sandwich...it is not the Kelli, no cranberries,no almonds just mushy chicken salad! Hence, the 2 star... read more

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Robb H.

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Horrible service! My mother and I came here to lunch. The guy took our order. We each ordered a scoop. This is my mom's first time here. The scoops came on 1 plate. I asked for another so my mother and I could eat comfortably. They would not give us another plate. It's their policy. WHAT?! Two people have to eat off of one plate??? What kind of establishment is this? Tanner (General Manager) was worthless and condescending. I told him to refund me if he won't give another plate. He said it's already been "rung in" so he can't. He also wouldn't give me a number to the owner or corporate level to voice my opinion. This is ridiculous. Tanner has no business being in the hospitality industry. He lacks everything that hospitality is about. Never again! read more

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Audrey C.

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My boyfriend and I ate there last week. Nice clean restaurant but it's a little pricy. . There was a menu there but no prices were on it, it would be nice to know how much something is when you go to order. So you're wondering how was the food. The food was good. I liked my choice on the chicken salad croissant. The soup was tasty. The little cookie you got was very good. read more

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I didn't know that you could specialize in making just chicken salad. I was intrigued when we ordered from this place for a group lunch. I got the Fancy Nancy, which was good, not too heavy or creamy tasting. Perfect if you want a light lunch and don't want to go heavy on the carbs. I think to really tell the difference among all the chicken salad types I'd have to order a bunch of them at the same time and try each, but on its own, the Fancy Nancy was pretty tasty. read more

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Minerva N.

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Wow. I arrived to eat lunch with a friend this last Friday and I am amazed at the quality food, excellent customer service and pricing! I was despairing ever eating a meal under $12! From the moment that I ordered and had Melody as my cashier (whom checked on me frequently AFTER I got my order...as did most of the staff and, I believe, the manager) to the moment I left, this was amazing. I'm thinking that the staff got their training at Disney University? LOL I live in Crystal River but this place is WORTH my drive...especially since I frequent the nearby Regal theater. I had the Fancy Fran and I've had other chicken salads at other Chicken Salad Chicks so I LOVE this chain. I love the grape salad too and there's lots of gluten-free options that I enjoyed. I had wateremelon tea and that was outstanding too! BUT I haven't received the level of service that I've received before...NOT even at the 5 Star restaurants that I frequent. Everything was sparkling clean too as the staff clears while you are eating and they wipe off the tables after the customer leaves. REALLY impressed! GREAT job! I called on the drive home and spoke to the manager about how pleased I was. A+ for food, service and ambiance. read more

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Bryan O.

Thank you, Minerva for such an amazing and detailed review! For so…

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Carolyn P.

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Love all their salads! Appreciate that their chicken salads are not drowning in Mayo. Good quality food at reasonable prices.

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Michael V.

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Not impressed, asked for my bread to be toasted, it was not and was cold, the tomatoes were nasty, the Mac and cheesy was cold and gooey. Will not go back. read more

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Bryan O.

Thanks for your feedback, it seems we did not deliver the 5 star…

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Pretty good. Had the fancy Nancy on the croissant. Broccoli cheese soup was rather good. The free cookie that the meal comes with is tasty. I tried the bbq n buffalo as well. I will say that you get more chicken in a reg sandwich than on the croissant. Good tea there as well! read more

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CiCi D.

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Y'all better come get y'all one of these. What's that ? A chicken salad . Lolololol if you know you know . But the food was amazing and the workers were super nice ! read more

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Marcel S.

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Kathy and I e how this pleasantly different cuisine from the traditional restaurant. Sandwiches are good the restaurant is clean and attended too and the price is fair considering the post pandemic price hike in every aspect of our life. read more

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Dee D.

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Husband and I liked it very much. And yes it is clean and so much more healthy than other fast food places.

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The food is good, but tremendously overpriced. EIGHT DOLLARS for a four ounce scoop of chicken salad with no sides and no drink is a little excessive in my opinion. When I have purchased an entire meal, the amount of food and the calorie and sodium counts are enough to make you feel sick. It's a great restaurant concept but don't for a minute think of this place as a quick healthy meal. And definitely not the place for you if you are on a budget. read more

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Bryan O.

Thanks for your feedback. We are a scratch kitchen and take pride in…

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Kayla T.

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Amazing! period hands down the best chicken salad I've ever tasted. Yes they are a little pricey But totally worth it.

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Heather M.

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I'm addicted to this place. It's sad that I almost never tried this place based off a previous reviews. Always great service and I love the Sassy Scotty and Barbie Q ! It's my weekly go to spot. read more

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Kenneth R.

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Thanks for opening a store in Ocala. The food is excellent. The chicken salad BLT is excellent.

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Just tried the Chicken Salad Chick's Fancy Nancy! It was phenomenal! We are now hooked! It was super fresh, light, and the service through the drive thru was great! Thanks once again! Will definitely be back! read more

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We are frequent fliers of chicken salad chick in Tampa. We have had nothing but good experiences in Tampa. Our visit to the OCala chicken salad chick was disappointing. The sandwiches were small. The small scoop of chicken salad left us hungry. Our sandwiches were $10 each. We don't mind paying $10. But we don't expect to walk out hungry. We won't be returning. read more

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Bryan O.

Thanks for your feedback. We use the same food service vendors and…

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Kenneth H.

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What a great experience! Super clean and super friendly staff. The food was great! I've visited this location a few times and they are very consistent. Very fresh and refreshing food. Highly recommended. read more

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Way overpriced for size of portion. Chicken salad was overly dry and not very tasty. Have tried, won't be coming back.

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4720 SW College Rd
Ocala, FL 34474
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Hours

What time does Chicken Salad Chick open?

Chicken Salad Chick opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Chicken Salad Chick close?

Chicken Salad Chick closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Chicken Salad Chick is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 10:00 AM - 8:00 PMSun Closed

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Does Chicken Salad Chick take credit cards?

Yes, Chicken Salad Chick takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Chicken Salad Chick have catering options?

Yes, Chicken Salad Chick does have catering options.

Does Chicken Salad Chick have a drive thru?

Yes, Chicken Salad Chick has a drive thru.

Does Chicken Salad Chick serve alcohol?

No, Chicken Salad Chick does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Chicken Salad Chick have TVs?

No, Chicken Salad Chick does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Chicken Salad Chick have outdoor seating?

Yes, Chicken Salad Chick has outdoor seating options.

Does Chicken Salad Chick have parking?

Yes, Chicken Salad Chick has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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Does Chicken Salad Chick have free WiFi?

Yes, Chicken Salad Chick has free WiFi.

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Visit Chicken Salad Chick in Ocala for southern-style chicken salad in 12 flavors made from scratch daily. We're THE place for delicious chicken salads, fresh sides and hospitality that's sure to please! We make our signature chicken salads by hand every morning, using only premium chicken tenderloin. Our recipes are crafted with the perfect combination of sweet and savory ingredients and our secret blend of spices and seasoning. Beyond chicken salad, our fans rave about our fresh side items (especially our grape salad and broccoli salad!), our homemade pimento cheese, gourmet soups & seasonal desserts.

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3.2(264 reviews)

0.6 mi

We enjoyed a nice meal here while visiting my mom and sister in Ocala. Good comfort style food…read moreofferings and friendly attentive service. Large location with plenty of tables. Even on a crowded Saturday evening the wait was not that long and we were given a nice booth table for our group. Our food came out within a reasonable amount of time. Chicken, fish, salads, veggies, and those yummy honey butter croissants. Decent enough portions for the price and delicious. Also, there was a mistake with one of our orders and the server quickly took care of the problem and replaced it.

Will not be back anytime soon. This was our second visit after a year, hoping things had improved…read more We had a new waitress, and while it's not her fault--she clearly hasn't been properly trained--the service was very disorganized. Orders were entered incorrectly, and even after correcting them, they took my husband's plate twice. He had already finished his meal by the time they brought out the missing shrimp. The honey croissants were forgotten after we asked for them. They came out and looked like they were under baked. No one came by to apologize, nothing was adjusted on our bill, and no one checked in to see if we wanted dessert. We only came because we had a gift card, but I can confidently say we won't be returning. Very disappointing experience.

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.

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Strawberry Texas Frozen Swirl: Frozen Texas Margarita swirled with strawberries.

Brooklyn's Backyard

4.3(534 reviews)

6.3 mi

I was in the area with a friend and his daughter. We visited Silver Springs and were ready for…read morelunch. His daughter said she wanted a burger and we found this spot. There are a few tables outside, right by the door. There are signs that make it clear they are non smoking tables. We decided to eat inside, were seated right away and our server came quickly. She told us what some of the popular burgers were and we made our selections based on that. I had the Jamaican burger cooked medium. This burger was cooked perfectly, had good flavor, was topped with a sweet and spicy jerk sauce. It was everything that I expected. My friend had the Brie burger and his daughter had the smash burger and they both said those burgers were very good as well. Our server was attentive to our needs throughout our meal. I would definitely go back again.

We showed up tonight to celebrate my birthday (today), my hubby's (Monday) and our daughter in…read morelaw's (this past Thursday). Couldn't think of a better place to eat, drink and be merry at! Tonight was "trivia night", which, while we didn't play, we did enjoy trying to guess the answers. Our grand daughter's face was a big "O" of amazement when realizing the upper tables were enjoying roasting their marshmallows at their table...when she was told they were making s'mores...she went nuts! She's so excited to get tableside s'mores! My wings were even better than they were last time since there was an addition of seasonings sprinkled on them along with the dill pickles, but unfortunately, our cheeseburger pizza suffered from not having enough mustard and ketchup base to it, the tomatoes were enormous chunks and so were red onions. It made it very difficult to eat without things falling all over your clothing since they were such huge chunks on top of the tiny pieces of pizza. My husband got the steak bomb sub, son got a pepperoni Stromboli, daughter in law got the Sharon's Brie burger, grand daughter the child's cheeseburger and fries. Our apps were the garlic knots, mild wings (10) and fried cheese curds with sriracha ranch dipping sauce. Everything was okay, except that it took forever for everything to come out, compared to our first visit. Even our s'mores seemed to take forever. The quickest part of the whole visit was the bill . The fella that waited on us the first time was on point. Not saying that the young lady waiting on us was rude or anything, but I think she was trying to do too many things at once and some things just fell by the wayside. Last visit we came in on a Saturday as well, but perhaps some people are just better at multitasking? I don't know. This time, our bill was over $200 with tip, but we still brought home food again. Not a lot compared to the last time, only 2 little pickle wings (I still can't get enough of those darn things!) and maybe 4 slices of pizza. My husband's loaded tots weren't to his liking, so there's something even for the dog tomorrow We may stay away for awhile and see if they manage to work out some kinks. If anything, the best rule is consistency. If the food preparation is not consistent every time you go to eat there, there's a problem. There should be NO deviation just because someone else is cooking it. All recipes should be the same. Twice we've ordered the same items and they've been different. I still recommend this place for great vibes, cocktails, food and the tableside s'mores. There's just nowhere else like it!

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Braised Onion

4.0(472 reviews)

6.9 mi

I took my wife here for our 1st experience here, ( late Valentines dinner) Sunday February 15,…read more2026. The ambiance was wonderful, not too dark, not too bright! Chatter noise was low enough Iwe could reasonably talk together! She started with a french onion soup, steamy and thick, obviously homemade!! I had a lobster bisque with baquettes. She then chose the chicken fried steak with mash potatoes & green beans. I had the braised short ribs Mirepoix, garlic mash potatoes & csteamed carrots with short rib reduction! We topped the night off with a delightful PRINCESS DIANA'S Taste of Ocala award winning Bruleed Bread Pudding w/ fresh berries & Amaretto , Almonds!! Btw, the Chicken fried steak is offered every Sunday. Our server, Joanne, was excellent and very knowledgeable!! The only downside was about 3 items unavailable due to heavy traffic on Valentine's Day on Saturday. The tables were candlelit, clean, and seating was comfortable. I wont mention our coke & tea, we just dont imbibe in alcoholic drinks. But it appeared they had a wide assortment of choices!! I recommend THE BRAISED ONION!!

My family of 6 came here to eat dinner with my brother in law and his wife . We had a reservation…read morefor 5:00. There was one other table with people when we got there. We got sat right away and greeted by our server. Our server was nice and helpful with the menu. We ordered fish n chips, Hawaiian salad, pow pow chicken, and chicken picatta. The salad came out with fresh ingredients and the dressing was delicious. The rest of the food was not good. The pow pow chicken was mostly breading and no chicken. The few small pieces of chicken we did have were way over cooked. The fish and chips had the same problem - mostly breading and no fish. Also, they don't have tartar sauce. I've never been to a place that sells fish n chips that doesn't have tartar sauce. The dining area is an open concept. There were some plants spread around the place is clean. Over all, the server was nice but the food wasn't very good. I wouldn't recommend eating there. We will try someplace else next time we are in town.

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Potatoes

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Shrimp and grits appetizer

Ocala's Downtown Diner

4.4(235 reviews)

4.7 mi

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After church on an early Sunday, my wife and I opted to try this place out. We were initially made…read moreaware of this place during our initial orientation of the city while we were deciding on a relocation to the area. The guide pointed it out as a popular breakfast joint so we were eager to try it. Upon entering, the place looked cozy (ie tight space) but was around half full of diners. We were asked to seat ourselves. Once presented the menu, we ordered coffee and water before deciding what we'll order for breakfast. Having seen their menu beforehand, my wife ordered their sweet potato pancakes with tater tots and I ordered the Tri Omelet with spuds and wheat toast. Service was slooow, even though the place hadn't filled up yet. It took a while to get our coffee and much longer for our breakfast. My wife liked her pancakes which she couldn't finish and had to take home for a snack later. My omelet was good, although I would've preferred more bacon than ham. All in all, food was good but the slow service took away from the experience. Breakfast for 2 came to just over $41 with tip.

While coming in here - I wasn't surprised by anything - I also didn't get the coffee - water wasn't…read morethat great - but you get what you paid for - thanks again

Coffee cups on the top

Belgian Waffle Only Breakfast

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Farmhouse Restaurant

3.9(62 reviews)

10.1 mi

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5 stars !! Traveled from Orlando to Belleview bright and…read moreearly to pickup and old Honda trike decided to stop somewhere for breakfast before traveling back and to create some kind of memory. This place was a hidden gem, everything was great, the servers were very kind & attentive and prices were very affordable. My order was only 9$ + tip. Included a drink. I'd pick this over Waffle House any day! Everything tasted fresh and home cooked. The hostess trinity really made the experience memorable she was moving around to each table making sure everyone , not only me were well taken care. And the way she was extremely patient with the elderly was very sweet to watch. This is a must stop for breakfast or lunch in belleview Florida

Wonderful spot! Very clean. Great staff. Perfect diner food in farmhouse like atmosphere. Delicious…read moretea. My tuna melt and chips was perfection. Husband's Texas burger and fries was too. Highly recommend.

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Bacon cheeseburger, no extras

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District Bar and Kitchen

4.4(169 reviews)

5.0 mi

Stopped by District Bar and Kitchen for a late lunch/early dinner on a beautiful spring day…read more The temperature outside was pleasant and so my dining companion and I opted for lunch on their patio. We were on their bottom floor patio (which was lovely) but I did spy that they have a rooftop patio as well (what's not to love?!?). Everything from the food to the cocktails to the service was exemplary. For my cocktail I got their Old Colonel's Smoking Gun which was their twist on an old fashioned and was delightful. For my entree, I got their salmon entree. It's glazed and comes with a size of their crispy brussels and cheesy grits. The brussels were delish and their cheesy grits rank among some of the best I've had with sharp cheddar giving them the perfect flavor kick. The atmosphere was so pleasant. It's definitely the sort of spot you'll feel tempted to linger. Get to it!

I have been wanting to come to District for a while now and based on the Yelp reviews, so glad I…read moredid make the choice to stop by. First off the restaurant has an amazing view being that it's a two story in the downtown Ocala area it definitely stands out. We sat on the first floor which was super casual and so nice with the breeze. Our waiter (don't remember her name) in addition to the waiter who took over, Pablo were very helpful. For starters, the cocktails. I ordered a spicy guava margarita which was super refreshing and delicious. It has a sweet but slight kick from the jalapeno and my rim was lined with Tajin. I really enjoyed this drink and would get again. For my late lunch, I went with the infamous District burger. This burger is huge! It comes with 2 quarter pound smashburgers, cheese, sweet heat pickles, garlic aioli, and caramelized onions. It was so good - I finally get to see what why it's a standout item. Every part of the burger compliments each other so well, from the juicy patties, the aioli, and sweet pickles. I ordered the chips as my side as I wanted to try them out and wow you can tell they are cooked in house. They're not greasy at all although I did have some burnt/darker chips in my batch. Overall, it was a great experience and service and I look forward to coming back to try out their brunch and other cocktails.