First time here, the espresso martinis were on point, and I was pleasantly surprised there was some…read morefood available w great happy hour options as well. Service was friendly and personable. The bartender and Alex were awesome. Overall beautiful bar. Definitely will be coming back.

Love the location and vibe of the Kennedy. Not a ton of seating, but usually can pull chairs…read moretogether to make some place work. Drinks are good and they have a creative menu. My friends and I have been there a few times and each time the service has been pretty slow/not the most friendly.

The ambiance was casual, but also intimate. A good place to just hang out and talk with your…read morepeople. Drinks were delicious, none tasting too sweet or too much alcohol. Service was fantastic! Bartenders/Waitresses were very attentive, welcoming, and happy to be there. Will be back again!

Ring, don't knock. And let those cocktails rock your socks…read more Been wanting to check out this cellar bar but glad I saved it for a special occasion. It lived up to my expectations. Romantic dim lighting, crafted cocktails, chatty/sweet bartenders, good vibe. Intimate. Not swarming, no line, accessible. My kind of vibe. I hate a wait. Wouldn't come with a crew but would return with my faves. I enjoyed this quite a bit. Hope you do too!

Service - Nick was our waiter and he was willing to make us anything we wanted. Very professional…read moresince he spent the majority of his time restocking and cleaning the bar. According to him, he had been off for a week. Ambiance - very pleasant open air bar. Nick was making sure it was clean for the evening.. Food - our drink was a blackberry margarita. It was so sour it was disgusting. Either the blackberry syrup had gone bad or they did not place enough simple syrup in it to sweeten it up. The cup was not rimmed with sugar. - that might have helped. It was a very poor excuse for a drink! I was not impressed by this bar!!! I was impressed by the bartender.

So as the bar inside of the Gardens, this was a required stop. Very chill spot in a welcoming food…read morehall.

We held my daughter's wedding reception there. Jayden, the events coordinator was so easy to work…read morewith. She and her staff were with us each step of the way. Kaley, the bartender worked well with all our guests, including the kids and non-alcohol drinkers. They loved her mocktails! Definitely recommend this venue!

Where do I even begin?…read more We had our wedding at Garden & Grain this weekend and it was absolutely flawless. I have to start with the most important parts of our day which were Cara & Jadyn, our event coordinators and Nick & Jesse, our bartenders. Cara and Jadyn were literal earth-movers and magic makers. These two helped us get everything decorated and torn down with absolute ease (and we had an awful lot of decor we brought in.) By the time we moved into the ceremony, Jadyn was everywhere ensuring we started when we were ready, the guests were ready for us to enter, and just made us feel so at ease. We heard from so many guests that they didn't even realize the chairs got moved from the garden into the grainhouse between because it was so fast and flawlessly executed. These folks were so stealthy bringing 75 chairs between different spaces. Bravo. Our caterer was just arriving as we were about the walk the aisle. We had no idea the chaos that was ensuing behind the scenes that Jadyn and the team worked out as quickly as possible and without our guests even recognizing there was a delay in the start time of the food service. Obviously catering is a huge part of the day, and it would have been so stressful had we realized they were 30+ minutes behind. The execution of our wedding could not have happened flat out without these two wonderful people. We are so grateful for you both, Cara and Jadyn. You deserve all the praise in the world and are absolutely amazing event coordinators. Oh, and Jadyn, thanks for never letting us have a drink less than half full - your impeccable attention to detail is what every event coordinator should strive for. Now, the other critical aspect to a wedding is bar service. Nick and Jesse had those drinks flowing non stop all night. There was never a guest waiting in line or without a drink from before the ceremony to last moments. Our guests were complimenting all night on how amazing the bar service was. We are a family with one side from New Orleans, we know how to party and going into it with 2 bartenders for 75 people who know how to have a good time was an anxiety for us, but there was not a single mishap in the bar service and we couldn't have asked for a better experience for our guests or us. Not to mention, every time I looked at Nick or Jesse, they were both smiling and so happy to be there with us - it meant a lot to feel like your vendors were a part of your wedding. The space lent itself so naturally to our ceremony and reception. It was beautiful, cozy, clean, and just 100% our vibe. Our guests also complimented all night on what a cool venue we had. If you're thinking about booking an event, particularly a wedding here, don't hesitate. There's not a dang thing I would change about Garden & Grain, Perfect Plain and the people they had assisting us and our guests throughout the event. Being able to look back and see how smoothly things ran is every Bride's dream, and without a doubt you will have the same experience that we did here. Thank you G & G/Perfect Plain/Perennial Hospitality for the amazing experience on our wedding date. You have no idea what this meant to us. It means even more to feel that you guys actually enjoyed being there with us. Pat yourselves on the back and know that you are shining examples of what a wedding venue is supposed to operate like. Cheers to you guys, thank you once again for everything!

We were a little leery about dining here after some of the previous reviews. Not sure what these…read morepeople were expecting but we were very pleased with our dinner! The steaks were outstanding, prepared perfectly. We had two filets, steak trio and ribeye, all were cooked perfectly, great flavor and texture. The Brussels were excellent as well as the broccoli rabe and Brownie dessert was outstanding. Excellent service by Allen! I had only one opportunity, martini should be mixed to be much colder than was served. I did see this in previous reviews as well so maybe something that should be addressed with bartending staff (30 second stir or shake in ice and then added to chilled glass) Can't wait to visit again!

Extremely disappointed in this place. Drink came late and not as ordered. Being a fine dining…read morerestaurant, we expected a good experience . Ribeye was fat and grisly. Poorest cut of meat I've ever had. Brussel sprouts were hard as a rock. Asked for rolls twice. Martini added extra $4 WHEN MENU WAS 13. not $17. not dirty and not shaken cold. I'm a simple customer. I just wanted a shaken martini and a good steak. Aupoire sauce was bland. Manager never came over to our table to check. Bounced around to the other customers. Wanted Jacksons but unfortunately chose the District. Blue cheese wedge has a teaspoon of hard dried out bacon. Waiter apologized after we said we didn't need a doggie back The steak was raw and wouldn't take it home . So, he took a drink off. LOL If You spend $150 on dinner, it should be good. Bad experience. raw grissley disgusting ribeye

My wife and I have been eating at fine establishments for over 35 years. Everything from a great $3…read morehot dog to $220 Wagyu center-cut tenderloin and everything in between. After reading some of these poor reviews posted for 86 Forks, it comes to my attention. Why would anyone finish their meal, pay for it, and then take the time to go online to post a bad review? Why not take the time before hand to ask what a certain dish or meal is - its flavor profile, spice(s), heat, etc.? We did ask the chef and she was more than happy to take the time to explain the dish's concept and let us taste prior to ordering. Read all the good and the bad reviews and ask yourself: 1. If unhappy with the dish, why clear your plate? 2. If not completely satisfied, why pay the bill? Why? Because it's simply not true. People like this are never going to be satisfied or happy. Never. Try 86 Forks for yourselves. Don't be afraid to ask the servers or better yet, ask the chef to explain the concept or allow you to taste something if you're unsure. Be adventurous and make up your own mind - you will not be disappointed. Please remember, this is not a Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Philippine, Italian, Mexican, etc. restaurant. Rather it is a fusion of the best flavors, spices, food pairings, and textures from all these cultures presented in a creative and distinct manner. Recommend the Bulgogi Egg Rolls and the Miso Cream Gnocchi & Edamame.

See comments below on the complete failure of all the items ordered at this restaurant. The lack of…read moreeffort and the outrageous pricing in comparison is evident from the initial bite. Will not be returning and a highly recommend you go elsewhere downtown. 1. Spare pork Ribs were frozen in the center. Opinion: They clearly heat up pre-cooked from the freezer. Sauce was phenomenal on these, if they are cooked thoroughly next time this could be an excellent appetizer. 2. Side of Bok Choy was also frozen in the center of the largest piece. Opinion: Heated from frozen and precooked. 3. Chicken Kung Pao Fried Rice was soggy, had zero flavor and was overwhelmingly salted. I would have preferred a 3.99 rice bowl from the freezer aisle in Publix over this garbage. 4. Pensacola Spritz cocktail was almost entirely sugar and tasted like a Shirley temple. Server was nice and ambiance was fine. Utter shame this slop steals business from local businesses that put in a respectable effort. (Comments above are opinions only based on a in person visit June 2026 and should not be taken as statements of fact. I have no way of knowing if the food is cooked from frozen. )

One of the two local LGBTQ+ watering holes and I wasn't impressed. Bartender wasn't friendly to…read moreus, but he was to the locals. Drink prices were very reasonable (8.65 for two well cocktails). Plenty of (paid) street parking available as well as a parking lot. Locals were also not very friendly in my opinion.

Great service, very affordable bar, and an amazing vibe! Perfect spot to have fun and feel welcome…read more Highly recommend!

A hidden gem of a find just outside downtown. Dharma Blue is also a regularly visited spot for the…read morelocals. My favorite thing about Pensacola is the readily available fresh seafood. I'm in heaven every time I'm here. Please note you have to call to make reservations. We booked a late reservation out on the front patio. The neighborhood is quite charming. I enjoyed one of the signature cocktails and watched the world go by. The wine and cocktail list are well curated pairing well with a sushi date or the seafood menu. Thomas was our server for the evening. He was professional and friendly. He made excellent suggestions which made for an enjoyable experience. Dharma offers an extensive sushi menu. They have the standard fare along with some specialty rolls. The standard sushi appetizers including miso soup and edamame, along with ginger salad and seaweed salad. The appetizer list is an eclectic mix of delicious dishes. We opted for the pork belly and this was quite possibly the most interesting interpretation I've ever had. Rich tender pork belly served in a ginger coconut sauce. It was absolutely delicious. For mains the catch of the day was Cobia. This was my first time eating this particular fish. I went with the semolina crusted with basmati rice and creamed spinach. The fish was meaty, flaky, and tender. The rice had an essence of coconut and the spinach was perfectly cooked. The cheeseburger was also very good. A thick juicy patty on a hearty brioche bun. The meal was lovely, the service warm and hospitable, and the ambiance was relaxing. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect summer evening.

Wonderful restaurant in a nice part of Pensacola, highly recommend. The sushi was all very high…read morequality, though we did not try the other dinner menu. Highly recommend the key lime pie for dessert. I will say the service was a little slow, I chalk this up to how busy the restaurant is during dinner time. Our waitress was very polite and attentive when she did make her rounds