I have eaten here several times and love the food. I recently had the chopped beef baked potato and it was gigantic and so delicious. The place is old and definitely not updated, but service is good and hopefully it is clean!!! I just love the reviews and that's why I tried it... read more

Service was excellent Bbq was bland , I had brisket, had no smoke taste, sausage was ok but the casing was tough. The baked beans were good.. potato salad had lots of different ingredients, interesting flavor.. in passing saw the catfish, wow it looked good. Wish I had ordered it. read more

If you are looking for super casual, laid back, down home southern cooking you have found it at Florida's Kitchen! The food was excellent!! We ordered the daily special of burnt ends with potato salad and beans and the fried shrimp with fries and slaw. The coleslaw is the BEST I have ever had!! Burnt ends were juicy while still having crispy edges. The shrimp were huge and fresh. While ambiance is that of a backroad diner, the food and service gives this place 5 stars. We will try the ribs next time. If you have a hankering for comfort food, wrap yourself in some warm, delicious, tastes like home cooked meals. read more

Florida's Kitchen - Burnt Ends - American Near Me - Livingston, Texas

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I ordered bbq ribs and they were so tough that I couldn't eat them. Called the restaurant to be told a manager would call back in a few minutes. Never got a call. Won't go there again read more

Fantastic little eatery. Known Floridas since 1984. Lots of expansions. Great food. Ribs and brisket !!

I have finally found a place in Livingston, Texas that is not fast food related that I'm looking forward to going back and trying more of their foods. This place has too many options. If you have a hard time making up your mind, this place will make you go nutty. The prices did not make my frugal meter squeal, so that's an added bonus. This place is not open every day, so make certain you check their days of service. As of the time of this review, they were open Thursday through Saturday. I showed up on a Saturday and saw they offered Saturday only menu items...so I had to order a couple of those. Burnt ends and banana pudding will be my Saturday only options. They even have a low priced seafood platter...so let's do that one as well. I'm not about to try to convince you to eat here! Just show and see for yourself. I've never had frog legs on a seafood platter before. Portion sizes are definitely in proportion to pricing. Burnt ends was seasoned well and moist. The dipping dish with the broth brings the ends to another level. The banana pudding IS NOT from a box...that's definitely homemade. You can tell the difference in taste and texture. Just know this...I asked Miss Florida to come out the kitchen and give me a hug. She was nice enough to do just that. I'll definitely be back to this place often because they have so many other menu items I want to try. Word of caution: Getting the lemonade confused my taste buds. I was expecting a yellow drink. What came to my table was a pinkish drink...so I expected pink lemonade. Maybe that lemonade was a guava lemonade...or maybe a peach lemonade...my taste buds couldn't decipher my sweet drink. I had several glasses of it! The staff is really nice and welcoming which is why I am okay giving this place 5 stars. read more

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I came here with my parents and thoroughly enjoyed our food order! I have been visiting/living with my parents in the Lake Livingston area, but we only recently learned about this BBQ place in the region- what a bummer! We should have known about this place since my family and I love checking out family-owned businesses in the Lake Livingston area. Once you enter the restaurant, it gives off a dinner, homemade-style vibe. The staff greets you immediately with a smile and seats you at an available and open table. You can order your drink immediately while you look over their menu to pick your food. It was my first time here, but my parents have been to this place like 2-3 times already, and they already know what they want to eat for lunch, while I, on the other hand, am open to trying new food and sharing food, so I did just that. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the Lake Livingston area and are looking for an excellent spot for BBQ! You will not be disappointed, so give this place a try! read more

Florida's Kitchen - American Near Me - Livingston, Texas

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Wow, wow, wow. Home cooking at its finest! The wait was a little long on a Saturday at lunchtime but well worth the wait. Friendly service with a smile and Ms. Florida herself stopped by to say hello and talk to our 9 year old who tried frog legs for the first time. Bbq sliced beef, mixed greens, fried crabs and catfish were all fantastic. Took a homemade banana pudding for the road. We will make the trip up from Houston to come back soon. Yummy! read more

Hidden gem! Best food in Livingston, TX. If you're in Livingston, TX, and on the hunt for some of East Texas' best barbecue, Florida's should be at the top of your list. This family-owned treasure, run by Ms. Florida herself, has become a local institution. The dedication to quality is evident in every bite, with meats smoked to perfection in-house. The menu is diverse and consistently delicious, offering something for every barbecue lover. Whether you're a local or just passing through, a visit to Florida's is a culinary experience you won't want to miss. read more

Food is great and the people there are great friendly and awesome possum. God bless y'all.

We've been thinking about eating there ever since Covid and finally went today. The food was delicious. It was so good. The shrimp were huge and delicious. The catfish was fried to perfection and the french fries were the best I've had in years. Also the hush puppies were excellent, and the coleslaw was excellent too loved the place Glad I went. read more

After a day of rock hunting at Johnsons, we decided to try Florida's Kitchen. Boy were we in for a treat. Friendly staff, and a cute little girl named Parker, Florida's grandbaby held the door for us, she's so cute.The menu was direct and offered different Texas style favorites. I chose the BBQ chicken plate which came with two sides, so I chose a salad and mixed greens. The salad came, and was huge for a side salad (which is great). We both were surprised at the size of the salads. Homemade ranch dressing and homemade thousand island. Then my friend let out a hoot when she saw the food coming. WOW.. The BBQ chicken was huge with a bowl of tasty mixed greens in pot liquor and a big slice of Texas toast which was buttered and had some spices on it. My friend had 3 chicken tenders which took up half the plate, and fries and gravy. We had to ask for boxes to take home and we ordered desserts, she had pecan pie and I ordered a slice of carrot cake which had to weigh 5 pounds. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed Florida's, and highly recommend it when you pass thru Livingston. Five Stars to ya Florida. ' read more

OMG!!! I you have not eaten at Florida's then you are missing a treat!!! The food is great!! The staff is very friendly and you get a good amount of food. Don't let the appearance fool you!! This place will not disappoint. We both had the fried chicken lunch special and it is the best chicken I have ever had. The sides were good too. Get the greens and you must try a piece of cake. The slice of cake was huge!!! We even got to speak with Florida her self!!! If I could I would have given this place 6 stars!!! read more

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Everything was excellent...especially the service. Good food, good prices. Highly recommend.

Catfish was excellent. Salad and fries OK. Tammy does a good job as waitress. Everyone was ordering desserts which were homemade but we were too full. Will come again. read more

We had the Floridas special platter (something like that). It was definitely a generous portion. Enough for my husband and I to eat there and take home... our server was friendly and tended to our needs. He made sure our drinks stayed full. I also enjoyed the gospel music playing in the restaurant, it made us comfortable as that type Of music is up our alley!! Now, the reason why I gave this place a 3 star is because the Food was ok. I like my food really hot and it was not. I loved the catfish though. It was cooked hard and the cornmeal was crisp to perfection. There isn't too many places or people that can cook it like that.... I also enjoyed the yam patty's. They were my favorite. read more

Florida's Kitchen - American Near Me - Livingston, Texas

I had the ribs. They were like eating beef jerky, dry and chewy. The sauce didn't add much flavor. So why the four stars? The catfish is amazing. Thick, juicy, tender fillets coated with the perfect ratio of cornmeal, flour and seasonings, then fried to a light golden brown. And the coleslaw was very good too. The place itself is a ramshackle dive, like a house with several additions. The server was great, fast and efficient. The iced tea was amazing too. Just stay away from those ribs I tell you. Unless you like them that way. read more

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Amazing food. My husband and I shared the Florida Platter. So much food and it all tasted great. Our server Laura was so sweet and friendly. Very attentive. We will definitely be back next time we are in town. Great southern home cooking. read more

Versatile menu, with something for everyone, large portions, served timely & opriced well!!

The best ribs in town! I love them! Florida's also offers an extensive menu, from shrimp and catfish to chicken fried steak, of course bbq, and the most delicious home made cakes! read more

Food is excellent! I don't eat there as often as I should I Brit bar-b- Euro good especially the ribs! One of. My favorites. Is called I thikSly's bowl, it has beans onions, corn bread! It is a huge bowl and if lipsmabkin good. read more

Lovely environment and gracious staff aleays tending around. Met up with a dear friend. Perfect spot.

OMG so good it's all we can say! Florida is a must have if you're in the area. Rib Plate Italian Cream Cake read more

Good food but a little pricey. I'm sure I'll go back but not as often due to the pricing and they are only open 3 days per week

Best Keep Secret in Livingston Texas. Their Ribs ...OMG!!! They literally SLEDED off the Bone. The Best Brisket I've had other than my uncle Charles's, it was Juicy and Tender. read more

Where do I start ... The name ... Who cares but if you must know the restaurant is owned by Ms. Florida. I got the fried Shrimp and Catfish. The portions were huge, the food delicious and server was nice. I have never had fish so crispy. You can tell everything was hand breaded and fried. I dont have enough words to say how good the food was. If we are ever back in Livingston we will grab some grub here again. read more

Florida's Kitchen - Catfish and shrimp dinner - American Near Me - Livingston, Texas

This was the most disappointing dining experience ever! Took my family there for a what i thought would be a great dinner and I was highly disappointed. From the waiter sitting us at a table in the back after I requested a table in the front all the way down to the server. They were rude and the food was horrible. To be black owned, this restaurant treated us as if were a burden rather than someone spending their hard earned money. After my experience I called to speak with the manager and that was experience was just as disappointing. She was argumentative and not willing to at least apologize. She ended up hanging up In my face as i speaking about the service. No kind of customer service or resolve. read more

The food is fantastic, service is good but recommend calling ahead. Service is good and staff is friendly. If I am in the area I absolutely go here. Highly recommend this place for high quality bbq. read more

Extreme portions. The baked potato was the size of a small football. The regular catfish plate has 6 large filets. I at 1/3 and took the rest home. Oh, don't forget the carrot ca read more

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Florida's is a delightful restaurant. It's expanded repeatedly over the years because the food is so good.

Florida Kitchen is hella good. I stumbled onto the restaurant and that was a happy accident. If you crave good food, cheap prices and healthy serving sizes you must try Florida Kitchen for lunch or dinner. I had their grilled shrimp. You get 10 and they're enormous and mouth watering. My meal game with a side salad, 3 hush puppies and grilled mixed vegetables that were scrumptious all for $9.99. I love the menu that even includes frogs legs. I'll definitely be back. Two thumbs up . read more

Had the deluxe bbq and it was awesome. Staff was friendly and made us feel at home, thank y'all and great job

We tumbled to Florida's via a happy accident. Were in Livingston for other reasons, and found a place to eat through a Livingston brochure. Very good "Central Texas" style BBQ. Worth a trip from here in Houston! Call first before making a long trip (But it is worth the trip!) I had ribs, brisket and greens and okra. (greens and okra VERY good) Brisket was quite good, but ribs were STELLAR! Sauce was vinegary and spicy. Quite good, but the meat did not need it. It stood just fine on its own. Staff was very friendly and attentive, even though short-staffed. read more

Very friendly management and Servers. The catfish, chicken fried steak, and bar b que were all top notch! Will definitely go there again. Oh... try their homemade cakes!! read more

This is a family owned business and the people here are really nice. The food is eh, but the service is what makes me give it 5 stars. Try the desserts here, they have coconut cream cake and a pecan cake. The place is more for soul food but I'd still keep coming here. read more

I have only had take out here one time but it was really good I will have to go and eat inside on these days but for now all I know is it taste good read more

Chicken fried steaks are normally large portions in Texas but holy cow mine was huge and good. This is home town cooking in a no frills place but you must drop by. There were 8 people in our group and no body left unsatisfied or hungry. The only sad part was when we got to the register to pay. We saw the giant deserts that looked delicious and we were too full to try. Next time I will at very least get one to go. read more

Florida's Kitchen - Huge chicken fried steak - American Near Me - Livingston, Texas

We visit the Livingston, TX area several times a year. This visit we looked for a new place to eat lunch and found Florida's Kitchen. This restaurant is located in an old house. The front is run down and a dirty front door but the lot had a number of cars. Don't let the looks of the place turn you away. The basic menu items were BBQ and fish type entrees. We chose catfish. I had a small portion and partner had the regular. The small plate had four fillets and regular had five! The crust was light and very well seasoned and NOT greasy. The coleslaw was sweet and shredded quite fine along with other veggies in the slaw. The hushpuppies had kernels of corn inside and were nicely fried and sweet. The service was attentive. Price was reasonable. read more

First time trying them out. I called and asked if the 1st picture on their Facebook page of the ribs in the tin pan was their "slab of ribs" for $25. Lady said, "Hold on, let me ask." Different lady came on the phone (I'm assuming the manager) and said, "Yes it is.", so I ordered them. What I got was the picture of the styrofoam to go container with 13 pieces in it...for $25...The tin pan in the picture that I called and asked about has "AT LEAST" 40 pieces in it. read more

Florida's Kitchen - 13 rib pieces (dish I received) - American Near Me - Livingston, Texas

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I was recently in town for business and asked for a eats recommendation from the front desk of the hotel. They immediately mentioned Florida. As we drove up to the restaurant it reminded me of some back woods establishment. When we walked in we were quickly graded and seated. I will say this you get a lot of food for the price and it is home cooking at its best. If you're ever in the area make sure to get a meal at Florida, you won't be disappointed. read more