Shame on us for not eating here much sooner! The food is…read moreamazing! Hot, fresh and served quick. Our waitress was very kind and polite. Inside there is bar seating area and tables. Hightop or 4 person seating tables. Outdoor patio is covered and many picnic style tables. The pork sandwich comes with a hefty roll on your plate. You make your own sandwich. BBQ sauce is on the table. The brisket was hot fresh and lean. For all of the ridiculous reviews stating it's fatty- hello! Brisket is a fatty cut. It was perfection!

Brisket is amazing! And reasonable$. Friendly Staff. Nice menu, very authentic. West of downtown…read moreBradenton on Manatee Ave. 5718 W

Chicken is incredible - would highly recommend to anyone who appreciates southern cooking and the…read morechef was incredibly gracious

We made an impulse visit to the Fork & Hen for dinner. We were able to get in without a…read morereservation and opted to sit inside, they also have outdoor seating. Interesting décor of stuff. I was seated facing a wall so I didn't get a good long look at my surroundings but between what I did see and looking at photos posted on Yelp the theme seems to be chickens. Our server was friendly and available to answer any questions as we spent time looking over the menu. I settled on The Hitman, a double patty smashed burger with American cheese, hen sauce, fried mozzarella, Nueske's bacon, with a side of garlic parm fries. It isn't listed on the online menu but there is a note the menu changes frequently so it may not match the day's offering. Let me start by saying that two of the people at my table got salads and were disappointed that there was too much lettuce and too little other stuff. With that out of the way, let me talk about The Hitman, which I loved. What is Nueske bacon? This is a special smoked flavorful bacon made by the Nueske family. Fork & Hen uses thick cut, and there were two slices on my burger. My burger towered so high there was no hope of picking it up, so I attacked it with knife and fork. Being made with Focaccia bread certainly added to the height, but so did a thick block of mozzzrella cheese. The cheese, melted on the inside and crispy on the outside, was substantial. I would be careful biting into a hot block of melted cheese, think pizza mouth. In my photo I broke into one corner to show that is cheese, so much cheese. The burger patty part topped with American cheese was by itself great, like you might find at a home cookout or Smashburgers. Other toppings were there but for me this was meat and a lot of cheese. And as much bread as you want. I loved my surprising good cheeseburger.

What a hidden gem! I am originally from Charleston,SC and struggle finding southern food,…read moreespecially collards. I was very impressed with the shrimp and grits, cornbread, and collards! Everything was so fresh and presentation was nice. We sat outside and it reminded me so much of home! Very peaceful and cozy! Will definitely be coming back!!

This was an interesting restaurant. It was literally in a neighborhood and we thought we were in…read morethe wrong area, but no, the correct spot. We ordered the fried green tomatoes, fried chicken, a vegetable medley that included collards, black eye peas, Gabon beans, and boiled peanuts, and corn bread, which was delicious. However, the crab cakes were nothing but fried, seasoned bread and a half baked mac and cheese where the cheese was not even melted! I think what took the cake, was the waitress who was obviously having a bad day. We overheard a customer asking how much the cornbread, and she told him, "free because you don't like it!" Oh and when we tried to pay for the food, their credit machine could not read our numbers, so we had to give them three different cards and then received no receipt!! The ambiance reminded me of being at one of my friend's row houses in DC back in the day, so use your imagination. I think this is a place a lot of locals hang out and get better service. For first timers, good luck in getting a waitstaff with a better attitude.

Before embarking on a shopping expedition, we fortified ourselves at Sage. Locals all know it and…read moregreet one another as they sit down. We opted for counter service. Ashley was welcoming and took our orders. Being a creature of habit, I ordered a spinach, feta and tomato omelette. My wife chose the Mediterranean skillet breakfast; both with hash browns and a biscuit. We both polished off our meals and loved the seasoned potatoes. Fortified, mission accomplished.

Sage Biscuits was absolutely fantastic! From the moment we walked in, Mildred made us feel so…read morewelcome. They were incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind -- you can tell they care about their customers. The food came out hot, fresh, and tasted amazing -- everything was on point. We were in a bit of a rush heading to the airport, and Skyla and Mildred went above and beyond to help get our food out quickly without sacrificing quality. That kind of service really stands out. Highly recommend stopping in if you're anywhere nearby -- we'll definitely be back!

Finally found an old school diner with super reasonable prices, great service and quick service!…read more This diner is in a strip mall with a few tables outside and a good number inside. There's even a few barstools towards the kitchen. Upon entering the waitress said I could sit wherever I wished, and brought menus for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast served all day. After looking things over - opted for a meat omelette. The omelette comes with hash browns, home fries or grits and toast. Just a very few minutes after ordering the food arrived. Food was well cooked, and tasted great with a little hot sauce. There's nothing fancy about the food but it's really good and you can't beat the price and service. Definitely will be a go-to if I'm anywhere close!

The food is always so good, no matter what I eat. The staff and owner are always so pleasant and…read morefriendly. The owner can often been seen helping the waitress! Whether cleaning the tables or bringing food to the tables. The restaurant is always clean,the bathrooms are clean. You cannot go wrong eating here.

The Toasted Yolk Cafe knocked it out of the park with the Southern Fried Arnold--hands down one of…read morethe best breakfast dishes I've ever had! This creative twist on eggs Benedict is pure Southern comfort food heaven. It starts with two fluffy, perfectly split biscuit halves as the base (way better than the usual English muffin for this vibe), topped with crispy, hand-breaded chicken tenders that are golden, juicy, and seasoned just right. Then come two impeccably poached eggs with those runny yolks that ooze out beautifully when you cut in. The whole thing gets smothered in rich, creamy country sausage gravy that's loaded with flavorful sausage bits and has that perfect peppery kick without being overwhelming. Every bite is an explosion of textures and flavors: the buttery biscuit, the crunchy-yet-tender fried chicken, the silky eggs, and that savory gravy tying it all together. It's indulgent, hearty, and ridiculously satisfying--exactly what you want when you're craving something over-the-top for breakfast or brunch. Served with their hashbrown casserole (which was cheesy, crispy-edged perfection) on the side, I left stuffed, happy, and already planning my next visit. The atmosphere is bright and welcoming, service was friendly and quick, and the portions are generous without feeling excessive. If you're anywhere near a Toasted Yolk location, do yourself a favor and order the Southern Fried Arnold. It's not just breakfast--it's a mood-lifting masterpiece. 10/10, will crave forever!

Beautifully appointed, clean, tidy, super friendly staff, the breakfast choices were great , food…read morecame out at a good pace, plenty of good coffee, awesome experience all around Look this one up if you are in the area looking for a great breakfast!

This was the second year we held our Veritas-Manatee GLOCK Challenge Volunteer Appreciation Dinner…read morehere. We reserved seating for 40 and actually had about 45 people join us. Staff accommodated with additional chairs while servers were friendly and informative. We sat on the porch by the scenic Bradenton River appreciating a lovely breeze and live entertainment, and everyone enjoyed relaxed comradery and stories from the day. Linger Lodge has the 'Old Florida' feel that makes you want to return, and we hope to return next year. Thank you for making dinner a success.

DH & I have heard about Linger Lodge for months since moving to the area. We finally gave them try…read more We got a kick out of the taxidermy animals that surround the interior of the restaurant. Part of the appeal. For starters we had Alligator Chowder. We were disappointed as the bowl seemed to only have 1 piece of alligator. Yet it was flavorful and delicious. DH ordered the brisket with nachos. A hit, but too many nachos for him. I had the Linger Burger. Fantastic. I can see why folks love it. The side of fries were delicious too. Looking forward to coming back & trying other menu items.

This restaurant is located on the end of a dock just north of Bradenton, great location…read more Servers were attentive, food was very good. We went with a large group and had reservations. I believe everyone was pleased with their meals. I'd recommend this place for those wanting a romantic dinner for two or a celebration for a group.

Food was pretty good, but the service was absolutely horrific…read more First off, we waited at the table for over 10 mins without any service. I had to go remind the hostess that we were there and waiting. No apologies. When the server, Michael, came over he said "I'll go get you waters since you guys just got here." No. Actually we got here 15 mins ago and you know that because you walked past us twice. Then he dropped a water glass on the table lol. Ok, fine. Took forever to get a water and we had to ask for a drink menu and ask for a kids menu. I guess they didn't see the stroller or remember that they brought over a high chair. Whatever, we can move past it. What I really can't get past is that EVERY SINGLE thing we ordered was MISSING something from the plate. Cornbread appetizer was cold when it arrived. Can't say that I ever received food in a cast iron skillet that was served below room temp. Ordered the house salad... had to send it back because it was missing the cheese and nuts. Ordered a bowl of soup... they brought out a cup. Ordered the kids French toast... they forgot the side of bacon. Ordered the tacos with fries.... They forgot the fries. Ordered the eggs Benedict.... They forgot the side of potatoes. They had to be doing it on purpose, right?! You can't be a wanna be classy restaurant on the water and be open on holidays and be THAT incompetent, can you?? Oh well. Their loss. Won't be back and would not recommend The Riverhouse to anyone.

Food was good and plentiful ... the air was blowing on us .... Too cold. The bar was not inviting.read more

The 100+ year old building has lots of ambience and coupled with the friendly service and food it…read moreis a very enjoyable and tasty night out.

The ambiance and service are amazing. The food is…read moreoutstanding Been there several times and definitely would recommend.

Friendly waitstaff. Nice selections on menu…read more We all ordered bowl meals. Fried chicken was crisp and delish. Grill chicken was also perfectly cooked and plentiful. Chicken sandwich was delicious and juicy..