I always love it when a new restaurant opens in my Highlands County and this place debuted in…read moreNovember. It's a little off the beaten path for me and I'm a lazy ass so it took me until this weekend to get there! Arriving- It's in the clubhouse of the North Golf Course in the Highland's Ridge Community. Follow the signs for that clubhouse or let your GPS do the work. If you are familiar with the area, it was formally The Tavern. Ambience- So this is what a lot of folks would call a Country Club restaurant. As I had patronized the old tenants, I was curious how they were going to transform it into an Irish Pub. The answer is they didn't! It looks nothing like and Irish Pub. It's a large space with lots of natural light and traditional furniture. It has lots of outside seating that's covered with ceiling fans and many seats have a nice view! There is a very small bar that seats about six. In short, it looks like a Country Club restaurant. So much for pub ambience! Customer Service- Awesome, maybe seven stars! I had substantial interactions with the manager, bartender, and a server. All were exceptional. Adult Libations- Definitely not a pub style bar. It's a full bar with just a few taps but nothing special. Food- Like the ambience, it's an American menu with a couple of Irish dishes. There's Bangers & Mash and Shepard's Pie. Other than that, they throw in a couple of Irish terms to deceive you but it's really an American menu. There're enough choices to satisfy most folks. See their website. I ordered Irish Brisket Flatbread- Brisket, bacon, caramelized onions, diced tomatoes, BBQ sauce, mozzarella cheese @ $13. It was out in good time and plated very nicely. Plenty of food for the price so good value. The flatbread was nicely crisp. I love caramelized onions and that's the base here. Everything was very fresh. Plenty of brisket. Unfortunately, the onions overpowered the other ingredients, so the flavors were not balanced. It was tasty but needed a little work to be a winner. Conclusion- If you're looking for an Irish Pub, you're in the wrong place. If you're looking for an American menu that has some potential with a great staff and beautiful outside seating, give it a try. As they are new and the staff is awesome combined with the outside seating, I'm going to be a little charitable and say four stars!

Stopped by twice and both times were told they only had bar food avail. Waste of time to drive…read morethere for fried food.

We finally got to stop today! A little hard to find in an…read moreindustrial location, but once inside the vibe is very nice. I ordered the southwest shrimp bowl with lime sauce. Nice blend of flavors with a small salad. Wish they had used the brown rice I ordered but it was still delicious. Husband had the pulled chicken wrap and said he would order it again. Coming from a picky bbq fan, I would say that's a win. The girl who took our order carried it out to the patio area (which was really the sidewalk next to the parking lot but no cars so no problem). For around $15 I would say it was a bargain.

So, this place has dozens of reviews on that other review site averaging 4.7 stars and 0 reviews on…read moreYelp. What the hell! That needs to be rectified and I'm just the Yelper to do it! Pro Tip- Those reviews on that other review site are deceiving by omission! Read on. Arriving- It is located in teeny tiny Avon Park but way, way, off-the-beaten-path! You would never find it by accident. It's about 1.5 miles off US Route 27 North. They are open for all three meals, but I was there for breakfast. Parking is easy with a lot on the right-hand side. Also, if you are lucky, snag one of the three spots directly in front of the entrance. Ambience- There is none. I'd call it anti-ambience. I was there to dine in. There are three or four tables but what was really happening was people were using them to wait for takeout. Surprise! I dined in and the girl behind the counter acted a little shocked. Here's the deal. You walk up to the counter, peruse a couple of menus, grab a soft drink out of the coolers and place your order. You are expected to pay before you get your order. Customer Service- There was one girl behind the counter, and she was OK. Food- Standard American breakfast menu. I ordered Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Sausage & Toast for $9 pre-tip. It was out in about ten minutes in a takeout box complete with plastic bag even though she knew I was dining in! I gotta say it was really good! It was supposed to be two eggs and it was easily three and maybe more. The sausage were cooked perfectly. The home fries were wonderful with a little bit of peppers and onions. The disposable plastic utensils were the cheapest you could possibly buy! I swear, this fork would bend if you blew a puff of air at it. Just garbage! I see why the reviews on that "other" review site are so high. If you presented this take-out box to me at my home, I would easily say 4-stars maybe 4.5 especially at $9! As a dine-in experience, 2-stars at best so I'm going for three.

We have dined at Olympic Restaurant many times and are always very happy with both the service and…read morethe food. This occasion was just as enjoyable. Our server, Herbie, greeted us at the door with a smile and seated us promptly. The restaurant was fairly busy. The atmosphere was cheerful with lively conversations. Herbie was very attentive and friendly. Our party of four ordered an appetizer of Beer Battered Mushrooms for the table. They were piping hot and tasty. Herbie also brought garlic breadsticks for us to share. I ordered the Greek Salad. It proved to be one of the best salads I have eaten at a restaurant. The ingredients were fresh, crisp, abundant and delicious. No need for a take home box. I finished the entire thing! The rest of our party was equally satisfied. The pork chops were tender and flavorful and filling. We thoroughly had a delightful evening and look forward to returning in the near future. I highly recommend Olympic Restaurant.

One time restaurant stuck in the 50s. The food is fair at best. Just not my kind of place.read more

Steven B. picked Market 27 in Avon Park for our meet‑up, and despite Orlando traffic making me…read moreabout 15 minutes late and extra hungry I was glad he did. By the time our friendly waitress came to take our order, I was ready to follow Steven's advice and try one of their pizzas. It did not take long before a small pie arrived, generously topped with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, and onions. The flavors were spot on, and with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a little kick, it was perfect. I enjoyed it so much that while we spent the next 20 minutes chatting about travel, Yelp, and my sprinter van, I looked down to find I had polished off the entire pizza without even realizing it. Service was warm and attentive throughout. Our waitress made sure we were well cared for and handled splitting the check with ease. Market 27 also offers a wide variety of drinks, from sodas to beers. I went with a macro brew this time, but next visit I will branch out and try something different. Overall, Market 27 delivered a welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, and great service. It's an excellent choice for a casual meet‑up or a satisfying meal. [Review 1567 of 2025 - 2151 in Florida - 25117 overall]

John, the owner of this fine establishment, crafts & bakes a Stromboli that will make your…read moretastebuds sing with joy! If you like Boli, especially savory Meatlovers versions, this is the place for you! This is a one-topic review focusing solely on their Stromboli. For other aspects of the restaurant, please read my previous reviews. Pricing- There are almost 20 specialty pizzas on the menu here and of course you could build your own. So why am I talking about pies in a Boli review? Because Boli pricing is the same as the medium pizza price. So, I wanted a Meatlovers Boli, I found the Meatlovers pizza, and the medium was $15.49. Boom, that's the price of my Boli. Note- I'm addicted to black olives, so I always add them and that cost me about an extra buck or so. I ordered this bad boy to-go. Appearance- Check my pictures. This is what a well-made Boli should look like. Perfectly cooked crust and heavy with savory fillings. So many Stromboli's, when you cut into them are skimpy with the fillings, but not this bad boy! Just look at those fillings! Taste- Phenomenal! Just the perfect mix of meats, cheese, crust and of course the added zing of my black olives. Conclusion- Amazing taste, awesome value, and wonderful employees = 5 stars!

We stopped at this fun outside restaurant for lunch while traveling in Florida. Order at the…read morecounter. Pay with cash or check only. I ordered the Hawaiian Chicken Salad and it was very tasty. Plenty of grilled chicken, lettuce, and Chinese noodles for two people to share. The dressing was very good. My husband enjoyed his cheeseburger very much. I was actually full but I had to go back for strawberry shortcake! It was very good. I ordered the large and could not eat it all. Be sure to ring the bell when you leave. They close at 2:00 so be sure to get there early.

Amazing! I forgot to take a pic of the taco salad before I dug in. Food was phenomenalread more

I was looking for a place to grab a bite late on a Sunday night with family in tow and this place…read moreseemed busy and open on a dark and lonely highway , did not expect to find what i did inside as exterior sign was for a meat, bakery and produce place however there is a little deli counter in back that has numerous trays of things ranging from shrimp in a red sauce to pulled pork, beef with onions peppers etc, chicken and things that i am unable to try and describe etc etc plus beans, rice, and fire roasted jalapeños. Menu was vauge. We got 10 tacos of different varieties, all great. there was a slight language barrier but all taken in stride super nice people both as employees and patrons. best part is u dressed up your food; red or green salsa, onions tomatoes, lime, cilantro, pickled veg plus some other things, and it was all fresh and delicious. the pastry and breads looked awesome too. this is an older local market so take it in stride if u cant deal with rubbing shoulders with all society.......adventure is sometimes rewarded. one lone picknick bench out front. the Manager and kitchen employees were nice enough to let us eat inside as it was cold out and he overhead me saying so in parking lot before we sat down at picknik bench, they pulled out a table wiped it down grabbed some chairs and my family was set up in the warmth. Humanity is still good. Food prepared with love and knowledge always good. cons a few but it doesn't matter not splitting hairs.

Cold draft beers and good service. Convenient location, with good parking. Clean. Daily specials…read moreare good. $2 drafts on Game day. Recommend

We enjoy the Wednesday wings and fries "value" meal. Only 8 wings? Wait till they arrive they are…read morelarge and meaty. Good service, friendly atmosphere, happy people