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Florida's Kitchen

4.0 (144 reviews)
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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Alexander W.

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.

Natalya R.

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!

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CW L.

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!!!

Gladys M.

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.

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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Florida's Kitchen - tradamerican - Updated July 2026

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