Adding pictures to go along with review from last month. This place is awesome. Food always on pointread more

Found this place and what a gem. Cute setup and the staff were awesome. Food was amazing and…read moredefinitely a classic breakfast spot that has a very robust menu. Food was great and highly recommended if you are in the area.

I absolutely love coming to Banyan House! The food and cocktails are amazing, but honestly, the…read moretruffle fries and Jill are what always make it an easy decision to come back. Jill is truly exceptional at what she does. Every time I visit, it's like she can read my mind--her recommendations are always spot on, and she somehow knows exactly what I'm going to love. She's incredibly warm, attentive, personable, and genuinely makes you feel taken care of. The ambiance is also what makes Banyan House such a unique gem in Wellen Park. Between the atmosphere, incredible food, cocktails, and especially the outstanding service from Jill, this is definitely a must-try if you're in the area!

Charlotte County Girlfriends Lunch at The Banyan House…read more Our lunch yesterday, Wednesday Aug.12, 26: at The Banyan House was truly special. This was our second time gathering there with our Charlotte County Girlfriends, and once again, it was an outstanding experience from beginning to end. We had the pleasure of celebrating one of our ladies' birthdays with a complete surprise. She doesn't often join us because she and her husband enjoy traveling both domestically and internationally, so having her with us made the occasion even more meaningful. We were delighted to surprise her with our group birthday song and a beautiful well-wishes card signed by everyone. It was a wonderful moment shared by all. A special thank-you goes to our servers, Jillian and Marley, who were exceptional throughout our entire luncheon. Their professionalism, attentiveness, and gracious service truly enhanced our experience. The Banyan House once again exceeded our expectations. The service, beverages, appetizers, entrées, and desserts were exceptional. Our ladies enjoyed an impressive variety of selections, including the Local Golden Beets Salad, Chicken Wedge, Grilled Salmon Caesar, Lobster Bisque, French Onion Soup, Chicken BLT, Blackened Grouper, Beef Short Ribs, and many other delicious choices. Each entrée offered several side selections, giving everyone plenty of options to enjoy. As I walked around our tables, I heard nothing but compliments about the food. There wasn't one unhappy lady! The quality, presentation, and variety made it easy for everyone to find something they truly enjoyed. And, of course, the best part of any Charlotte County Girlfriends gathering is the company. Looking around the room, there were smiles, laughter, wonderful conversations, and plenty of catching up among friends. Even as lunch came to an end, our ladies continued chatting as they prepared to leave. Our servers were practically zigzagging around the room as conversations continued from table to table! We were also very pleased to meet Stacy, the General Manager, who took the time to thank our group for choosing The Banyan House. She graciously welcomed us back for future lunches or dinners, and we certainly look forward to returning. Thank you, The Banyan House, Jillian, Marley, Stacy, and the entire team for making our luncheon such a memorable experience. And to all of our Charlotte County Girlfriends who joined us--thank you for making another gathering filled with friendship, laughter, great food, and wonderful memories. Enjoy the pictures from today! And if you visit The Banyan House, don't hesitate to mention that you read our Charlotte County Girlfriends review. Until our next gathering!

Cute coffee shop, has all the vibes you need. It can get busy and crowded because there isn't a ton…read moreof space between people in line and seating/waiting for orders. Their coffee is good, but we've been twice and each time they are either out of something or something is broken (i.e. no steam for milk so no hot drinks with milk), which could just be our own bad timing. TRY THIS LITTLE SNEAKY BREAKFAST SANDWICH! We unexpectedly ordered the loaded hashbrown with sausage sandwich (because they were sold out of most other things) and we had to come back to get it again because it is so perfectly delicious. It's a mix of hashbrowns/potatoes, eggs and cheese with a sausage in the middle. Seriously, so. good.

Been multiple times because (sadly) there's not many options in Venice (the city) for coffee and…read moreFoxtail is THE only coffee game in or near the Wellen Park area and ordered the same beverage every time: hot vanilla oat-milk latte. Every time I got a different tasting drink. Some good, one delicious, several watery, and one purely "bleh." Foxtail: please make barista beverage preparation a priority. Thank you.

Took my partner for Mother's day dinner. My review is on a shorten menu on a very busy day. We had…read morethe roasted duck and filet mignon. Server was attentive and kind. The atmosphere was very welcoming. The food was good, safe , presented well. We will go back to try the main menu. Like I mentioned it would be unfair to judge the food by this day. If I would , there isn't much to remember. I do wish they were opened later.

We have ordered seafood. The food was pretty good, but the service was probably the worst I've…read moreseen in a long time. My parents went there another day, and they were turned off from food because the service was so horrible. It seems that even if the food is good at this place and ambience is good, it all gets bad when the service is terrible.

Charlotte County Girlfriends Take on Oak & Stone of Wellen Park!…read more Today, Wednesday, October 7, 2026, over 30 of our Charlotte County Girlfriends (CCGF) gathered at the wonderful Oak & Stone of Wellen Park for another delightful afternoon of friendship, fabulous food, and exceptional service! Arriving at noon, our girlfriends were warmly welcomed by Dan, our server, who went above and beyond to ensure everyone was well taken care of. From delicious cocktails and tempting appetizers to an impressive variety of entrées, there was something to satisfy every appetite! Our ladies enjoyed an assortment of delicious pizzas, topped with everything from fresh arugula and spinach to sausage and a variety of other mouthwatering combinations. Others opted for fresh, flavorful salads topped with chicken or salmon, while the wings special was a definite hit, cooked to perfection and prepared with each guest's preferred flavor and style. The handhelds and sandwiches were equally impressive! From fresh, moist turkey sandwiches piled high with bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes to a delicious Reuben served on marble rye, our girlfriends certainly had plenty of tempting choices. The verdict? Happy girlfriends, satisfied appetites, and plenty of reasons to come back! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals, and Dan's attentive, outstanding service made our experience even more memorable. Oak & Stone of Wellen Park is certainly no stranger to CCGF. This was not our first visit, and it certainly won't be our last! We continue to appreciate the inviting ambiance, wonderful atmosphere, delicious food, and welcoming hospitality that make this establishment such a pleasure to visit. A BIG thank-you to Dan and the Oak & Stone team for taking such wonderful care of our Charlotte County Girlfriends. We look forward to returning for another fabulous lunch! Great food, great service, and even greater girlfriends! That's how we do it, CCGF style!

Everything from the wife fav lavender lemonade & Cesar salad to my MUNICH MARKET MELT…read more ALSO, BRYAN C was friendly & easy to have a back & forth during ordering to pay up time. Keep up your friendly ways BRYAN!!!!!! Darn, I have a pic to add but went straight to post!!! Oh well!

Came to the Original Word of Mouth in Venice on a Sunday, our day off, and left happy…read more We had the corned beef with grits, plus some home fries -- everything was delicious, nothing to complain about on the plate. The food was so good it almost made up for the wait. *Almost.* 38 minutes, people. I love this place, but my stomach filed a formal complaint around minute 25. The ambiance is outstanding -- a little loud, but that's what happens when the place is packed with people who all had the same good idea we did. Service was very good and very attentive; our server checked on us so often I started to wonder if *we* were the entertainment. Bottom line: it was worth the wait, and we will definitely be back. Maybe at an earlier time next Sunday -- if we can actually wake up earlier on our day off. That's a big "if."

My friend Ray and I like to try new places for breakfast. I Had the corned beef hash with 2eggs and…read morehome fries. Ray had the Eggs Benedict. We loved both. Hash is homemade and so was the Hollandaise.

Great spot for breakfast or lunch. Food is well prepared and delicious. Not impressed with the 3.79…read morecoffee price.

Great food, friendly service! Came on recommendation and we'll be back again for sure. Bright,…read moreclean, fresh restaurant!!

Food was great. Amazing. Coffee was very good. Service…read morewas engaging, friendly, helpful, and attentive. Ambiance: nice place. Clean, nice decor, comfortable. We went w local friends with their high recommendation, and it was validated!

Love this spot for a reasonably priced and tasty breakfast! I've ordered the egg platter to-go…read moretwice and enjoyed it both times. The highlight for me is the gluten free biscuit. I haven't been able to have a biscuit in many years, especially not one that's so buttery and nostalgic. It came in a separately marked container which I really appreciated because it lacked some of the tell tale gluten free crumbliness and I would've been skeptical. The staff has been friendly each time I've picked up my order! The prices feel very reasonable and I appreciate that there isn't an up-charge for their gluten free products.

We were on vacation and happened upon this little gem!…read more We tried a little bit of everything!

k&k is a gold mine bakery of every disire of food. reasonable costs for desire of breads, deserts,…read morecakes for special event & holidays, coffees & teas. Very good car parking in front of store. Always had great personal service from employees that know their products and wait on you. The store has old style decorations setting the ambiance perfectly once you go you'll be going back again & again.

Local casual quality, price is on point. Always great service with an enthusiastic staff.read more

Roadside restaurant along Rte 776 in Englewood serving a variety of breakfast and lunch specials…read morethat will keep you on the menu and indecisive. Cheerful staff , typical envioirment and meals prepared from scratch. It's a local favorite and staff seems to know most who come in. Wife ordered hot turkey plate from the lunch menu and I ordered SOS from the breakfast portion. Both meals were good, reminiscent of the diners and cusine of the 50s. Try them.