Amazing food and great customer service. Highly recommend the chicken and rice. The family who owns…read morethis truck has great energy and vibes. It's always a good time getting food from them. And the fact that they will deliver when they can is commendable!

From the owner: We specialize in homemade southern food prepared with fresh ingredients in the kitchen of our food…read moretruck. Our top sellers are shepherd's pie, chicken and rice, pulled pork, mac and cheese, and banana pudding. Our top priority is that you leave happy and full!

What an amazing surprise tucked away, honestly with not much else around. We were out in…read moreBrooksville and the family got hungry and I found this place on Yelp. We rolled up and didn't know what to expect but soooooo glad we came here. Our kids, who are booghie as hell all said this was the best food we had in a long time and we eat out often. The owner was our server and he was the nicest guy. Told us how it's a small family owned spot which makes it that much more special. We got a lot of food and I can honestly say everything was fantastic. Blackened gator tail was cooked to perfection. Swap soup is outstanding and so is the jambalaya. We each had a different burger and they were all fantastic. I got the one with the shrimp on it and that creole sauce kicked butt. That debris gravy tho . We also had the beignets and kings cake for dessert. Soooooooo much flavor and cooked perfectly. We will be back with the rest of the family to enjoy the cuisine again. This place is a hidden gem.

My coworker met one of the owners at a wedding and invite to try the place out since she is…read moreoriginally from New Orleans herself. First i must say the employees here are awesome and so darn friendly! We went for brunch on Sunday there was a wait of about 15 minutes but that's expected during this day and time. Now the food. We could not choose so we did breakfast and dinner and it was so good. True homemade tasty food. The Cajun chicken was so good. The pancakes taste like grandma's homemade recipe. Sausage was awesome and flavorful. Finally the beignets, we're just amazing!!! Please make sure to stop by for some great service and amazing food! Until next review Kisses

Super cute establishment with Florida vibes. All the food I saw guests eating looked scrumptious…read more Walked right in and sat at the bar. Staff was super kind. Opted for the peanut brittle drink which mixed cold brew with peanut brittle whiskey and cream. Saw some cool deviled eggs on instagram which hooked me in here to begin with. However the ones I got were the basic ones from the menu where as the photo I got fished on was for a seasonal version. However they were still good but I was excited to try something a bit different.

I'm so mad at myself because the food was so good I honestly forgot to take pictures. By the time…read moreI thought about it, we were already eating, and there was no turning back. We visited Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' at Disney Springs, and this was definitely one of my favorite meals while in Orlando. We started with the White Peach Sangria, the Church Lady Deviled Eggs, and the Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp. Now those shrimp deserve their own moment. They're tossed in house-made hot honey and served with remoulade, and they were SO good. Sweet, a little heat, salty from the bacon... just a really good combination. For dinner, we shared Art's Famous Fried Chicken and the Meatloaf Main Plate. The fried chicken is buttermilk-brined for 24 hours and came with creamy mashed potatoes and a cheddar drop biscuit. The chicken was seasoned, juicy, crispy... exactly what fried chicken is supposed to be. And the meatloaf surprised me because I don't usually go somewhere like this thinking, "Let me order the meatloaf." But I'm glad we did. It came with mashed potatoes, Southern green beans, and that cheddar drop biscuit. Comfort food done RIGHT. Everything we had was good. Not "it was okay" good. I mean we were sitting there eating, sharing plates, and talking about how good everything was. And apparently it was good enough for me to completely forget I do food reviews and should probably take pictures first. Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' at Disney Springs... I'll definitely be back.

Love the Florida Cracker Kitchen. A must visit when I am in Brooksville…read more Best breakfast place in Florida in my humble opinion. I got lucky last week and ordered the corn beef hash. I was reluctant because it usually upsets my stomach in the morning but theirs was smooth and mild. If you're around those parts, I suggest you stop by for really good chow. Not the cheapest but it is the best

I have wanted to get to this restaurant for so long but we were never in the area. This was the…read morefirst time we were able to make it and I'm so glad we were able to experience it! Breakfast was delicious. Cash only.

This is probably the best place to eat in the Villages area. Real wonderful dining experience and…read moreconsistent. Wish we had more places to eat like this. I am not a fan of southern cooking but have changed my mind with this experience.

Always delicious and delightful meals. Excellent and friendly service…read more One of my favorites. Highly recommended.

Oh wow! We were looking for something different and decided to give Southern Palate a try based on…read morethe other Yelp reviews, and I'm so glad we did! This place is definitely a hidden gem. It's a small spot with only four tables and three seats at a little bar, but don't let the size fool you--the food is delicious! You get an entrée with your choice of mashed potatoes or rice, plus two sides. I had the fried pork chops with mashed potatoes, okra and tomatoes, and a vegetable medley. Everything was delicious and did not disappoint! My husband had the fried chicken with rice, mac & cheese, and corn, and he said it was excellent. And the sweet tea? Five stars! If you're in the Dunnellon area and looking for some good, down-home food, I highly recommend giving Southern Palate a try. Definitely worth checking out!

Quaint eat-in or take out. Smells great and the meatloaf is scrummy-yum yum!…read moreEvery time I stop in, I get a fried chicken leg with my dinner order, for the ride home...To EAT! Service is great and the homey beverages are a treat,too. Get there before 4pm 'cause they close early, but it IS worth the trip ;D Great job S.Palate...fits my palate just fine.

I decided to do my last magical dining for 2026 here. I made a reservation through OpenTable. I…read moredecided to sit at the bar since it was open, and tried the Capari cocktail for 15 dollars. It was literally bitter sweet, with the sweetness coming from the fruits, and the bitterness most likely from the liquor. It was still a good and refreshing drink. For the appetizer, I had to try their unique and popular pork belly s'mores. It looked like a dessert, but a sweet and savory dish. The pork belly was braised nicely and tender, with the marshmallow adding the sweetness. The homemade crackers were very nice, and the jalapeno added a nice kick. The main dish was the bourbon chicken. It was nicely tender and had a hint of sweetness from the bourbon. The rice went well with the chicken, and the broccolini was perfectly grilled. For dessert, the bread pudding with ice cream was a perfect end. Moist and delicious. It was getting full, so I was able to save some and enjoy at home too. The service was attentive with my bartender checking up with me occasionally. They were quite busy, but still friendly. The dining area looked dark and a bit more formal than last time I visited. But still social and relaxing. I didn't get to see the outdoor patio, but it looked nice from the inside. I parked at the UCF/Valencia garage, which was 3 dollars per hour. Sadly, they don't validate parking. I am so happy I ate at the Monroe for my last magical dining. It's been a while since I eaten there, but the food and drinks are still great. I must say the food was definitely high in calories, sugar, and fat, but it was well worth it. It's just that good in a very nice environment. Definitely will come again when I need southern comfort food! Overall: A

We came here for our 2nd magical dining experience for this season and it did not disappoint. We…read moregot seated immediately after briefly taking in the beautiful atmosphere. The server came around and took our orders, promptly brought our water every time our water was low, and checked in on us. I got the Caesar salad, the Mushroom Stroganoff and the bread pudding. All three were delicious. The salad was straightforward and was exactly what I would expect from a Caesar salad, but the stroganoff was the standout. The pasta was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. The only thing I could say that would make it even better was if it was a little less salty. The mushrooms really carried through, the sauce was creamy, and the micro greens helped brighten up the brown color palate. The desert, I love bread puddings and this had a modern twist. It was served as a square, crispy on the outside, like it was deep fried, covered with cinnamon sugar, but still soft on the inside. It was almost like a bread pudding crossed with a churro, which I loved. Highly recommend, I will also say, I love all their restaurants.

Food is delicious and has a large selection, great prices, I went here when I first moved to Dade…read moreCity, the people are very nice, will be going back again

Amazing menu with far too many choices to list. I'm a big fan of their oxtails, although my…read morepreference is for Caribbean-style seasoning. Collard greens, casseroles, yellow rices, fried chicken, fried catfish...the list of offerings is long & tasty. Leave room for dessert!!! The blueberry cobbler is to die for!

I know the folks at Fred's have my mother back in the kitchen on the skillets. There's no way food…read morecan consistently be as tasty as it is without mom on the Labor of Love movement. My favorites are meatloaf, sweet tea and there's only one other place I know of that has Mr. Pibb on fountain. Great people. Great history. Just today I had fried catfish. I skipped desert because the sweet potatoes were so awesome. And when you think it can't get any better- tomorrow, September 19th I'll be 59 years old and can't wait to see what kind of deals I can find at Fred's. Did I mention cabbage, greens, biscuits, beans and sweet tea. See y'all in the morning.

A true staple to the area and a must visit for amazing food. Growing up in the south and brought up…read moreon Southern food, I look to restaurants that really embody all of the southern qualities from good food to good hospitality. I use to come here all the time when family lived in the area and upon driving through I HAD to stop in for lunch. The customer service here is great. Everyone is pleasant and the server made sure we understood the setup on home to get food and the cost. Our drinks were never empty here. The food is just fantastic. The kitchen does a great job on cooking and keeping everything on the buffet line stocked. Some of my favorites were the ribs, green beans, and fried chicken. The ribs were so tender and packed with flavor. The fried chicken had the perfect crispiness on the skin. The green beans were real southern fixed green beans. The desserts were great and my mom and I split 4 of them! Worth trying everything. Thank you for a great meal!

Food is just delicious. Excellent excellent barbecue sauce not to Sweet not too salty just right…read more Perfect with my slow cooked pork ribs which I thoroughly enjoyed. Excellent mac and cheese, slow cooked beans. Everything I tried   delicious. I can highly recommend giving this place a try. New owner is working to keep the Brodus barbecue reputation stellar and it shows.