We went to this restaurant on recommendation from our airboat driver, and they did not disappoint…read more We were seated right away and the hostess and the waitress were fabulous. They really took care of us. My husband got a Caesar salad with blackened chicken and I got the combo plate with gator, frog legs and catfish and it was so amazing. I have to say probably one of my first favorite things were the collard greens with bits of ham in it superduper delicious. They make a great drink. My husband liked their sweet tea, and I had a gin and tonic, which was really full of gin! We had no room for dessert, but the ones that walked past the table looked amazing. I really recommend this restaurant.

Walking in was like stepping back in time. What an eclectic restaurant. It's broken out in 3…read moresections. The far left is where all the taxidermy and books are but it's also quiet with no music playing during the day. We sat on the right side when you enter and there was music and felt more homey. I do think that made a difference in our experience. We did not have any cell service or WiFi when in the restaurant so look up pics of what you want before you get there. We ordered venison app, catfish dinner, and Gator dinner and shared all the things. I've have plenty of Gator bites in my life and this was by far the best. The venison was surprisingly not as gamey as I was expecting and their dipping sauce for it is fantastic. The catfish was fried and the batter was so light and crunchy. You get 2 huge pieces! The collards were very good! Sometimes they are too bitter or too sweet but theirs are perfectly balanced similar to how I make them. Two times a year they get in Sour Orange Pie from a local and they had it they day we visited. It's similar to key lime pie. It was so unique and delicious. Definitely get it if it's on the menu. We will definitely be back when passing through. It's definitely worth the short drive off of 75. Be sure to visit Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings historical house and pick oranges off the trees.

A hometown favorite of the locals I felt welcomed and like one of the regulars!…read more A cute storefront shop greets you at the entrance with local items for sale. Breakfast was hearty, hot and delicious. The whole ambiance is homey and sweet. The bathroom felt like being a guest in my own home.

3.5 stars. My friend and I stopped in after visiting Cedar Lakes Woods. There are not many…read moreoptions in this neck of the woods. We were there at lunch time, and sat right away at a table for 10, even though there were just 2 of us. Service was veerrrry slow, if friendly. They have a good sized menu, and I went with the BLT sandwich with a fried green tomato. My friend went with the chicken salad on salad, and I had order-envy. Hers looked way better than mine. Mine was fine, but didn't have very much flavor. My favorite part was the side of tater tots. We also split a peach cobbler for dessert. Lots of peaches, but the cobbler part itself wasn't very flavorful. Long story short - lunch was fine, if nothing special.

Get the chicken!!! My husband and I both bragged about their chicken. They also have amazing…read moreplantains. Very close to Silver Springs park.

What a cute little place. Big energy with the music on the walls and all through out the decor. The…read moretacos were sooo good! Empanadas were ok- I just like mine lighter and crisper but these are good. Def stop when you get off the water near Ocala.

On 301, former Sonny's BBQ location…read more The Smoked turkey was amazing. Reasonable price a, Im out quickly

Long timers here, have been twice in the last week. First time my requested well burger with no…read morepink was half raw. They offered to put it back on the flat top or cook another, I declined because then, I'd have to eat alone after my spouse was done. Ate for breakfast this morning and everything tastes different, not in a good way. The grits were under cooked and very mealie tasting. I know my grits. The ham was flavorless also and had to go get my own refill of coffee. Not did our server come back to the table and offer refills. You pay a good price for drinks and only get one fill. Thats a great way to up charge. I know Diane's recently sold but keep Going in this direction and it won't last long. Not Sure if I want to spend my money on sub par food or service anymore. What a shame! Used to be only decent place to eat in Hawthorne.

I'm a non-native and I feel like I'm the last person in Gainesville to find out about this place…read more I've noticed they have quite a few regulars and they stay busy for a reason! Everything that I've ordered from Xclusive Eatz has been phenomenal. Every time we order food I end up cleaning my plate. It reminds me of a home cooked meal. Here's what we've tried from the menu: -Wings (x10) -Mac and cheese (the best I've had in Gainesville, hands down) -Potato salad -Baked beans -Green beans -Garlic potatoes -Fried okra -Sweet potato pound cake (AMAZING!) -Cream cheese pound cake Customer service: I've been here about 5 times now, and the cashier is always pleasant. This looks like a family-owned business and the two women serving the food are friendly, even when I get to asking my questions about the specials and when they're going to bring back the sweet potato pound cake. (Lol) My order always comes out correct and they provide napkins and cutlery without fail. The food is full of flavor and the portions don't miss. Parking: They have a private parking lot with plenty of spots, but it does fill up fast. I've noticed that people are constantly coming and going, so usually when I arrive there's one or two people leaving so it's easy to find a spot. We love this place and highly recommend stopping by! It's absolutely worth the drive.

All Food is fresh and very tasty. The service is good, prices are…read moredecent you get what you pay for and a little more. The Macaroni and Cheese is excellent, the shrimp are off the chain, Smothered Pork Chop and Gravy are the bomb. Go Check it out you will be glad you did.

Probably the best breakfast place in the area. Nothing fancy as far as the building itself but you…read morecan find our family there at least once a week. The breakfast is PERFECT Richard is an amazing chef.. but the Fried fish on Friday for lunch is UNMATCHED. Stop by the candy store next door after breakfast and get some good old Florida nostalgia.

For a small diner near Wilderness RV park they sure make some great food! They serve breakfast and…read morelunch. The portions are large and delicious! Service was good the has one server taking orders and the chef would deliver the food when ready. The diner is decorated well like a country store. Warm and inviting. I had a country fried steak, eggs and home fries. My wife had a western omelette with grits. Both very good!

We were traveling from Southern Florida up to Charleston and decided to stop for a quick sandwich…read moreat Sam's St. John's Seafood. The reviews looked decent, so we figured: why not? It was clearly short-staffed -- I only saw one cashier handling things -- but the place wasn't empty. There was a big table (10 or so people) and others waiting to be seated, so I understood things might move a little slower. I ordered and was told it would be a 15-minute wait. It was raining, and our car was parked kind of far away, so I stayed inside. There were no seats available, so I sat in a vacant booth near the register in an unused area. The cashier immediately told me I couldn't sit there because it was a "clean area," which naturally raised the question... so is everything else not clean? I said, "No problem -- I'll stand outside in the rain," and she literally responded, "OK." For context on the wait time: I managed to write 97% of this review before the food showed up. The food situation didn't get better. After about 30 minutes, I told the server/cashier I couldn't wait much longer. She asked if I wanted the manager and I said that would probably be a good idea. I waited another five minutes... and instead of a manager, she came out with my food and handed me the bag. To her credit, she was very nice and apologized -- and she also told me something that explains a lot: she's trained to say "15 minutes" regardless of how long it actually takes. That's... not a great system. As for the food: the sandwich was fine for what it was, although there was a little too much bread. But the french fries and fried okra were lukewarm and soggy, which was disappointing after that wait. Bottom line: I can handle a busy place and I can handle staffing challenges -- but the attitude, the seating/rain situation, and the inaccurate wait time made this stop more frustrating than it needed to be. If you're looking for something quick, just know that "15 minutes" may not mean 15 minutes.

The food here is excellent and the fried foods aren't overly battered which I love. The service was…read moregreat and if you like homemade sweet tea, this is your place.

Stop here now! Farm…read moreshack style ordering, best food of a roadtrip so far. Have it on good authority this bbq stop was recently bought from the previous owner. My group had brisket, pulled pork, fried chicken club sandwich, baked beans, green beans, collard greens and ... I think that's it. Oh, coleslaw and peach cobbler. Order all of it. All the sides were fresh and bursting with flavor. I will personally try and recreate the baked bean recipe. Thinking molasses. Even the crinkle fries are the best I've had in a long while. Brisket. Perfection. Ordered the chicken club, fired when I found out the ribs were out. Juicy, crispy, seasoned. This chicken sandwich will be the standard I judge others by. Coleslaw was a rough cut. Not mad at it. Peach cobbler was not too sweet, plenty of cakey pieces. One bench. This is mostly a to go location. We tailgated. Yes, there is a bathroom No, there is not a trash can. Remember, things sell out, so go early.

Everything I've ordered, from barbeque to hamburgers, has been DELICIOUS! The owners are VERY…read morepersonable and make you feel like family.