I was in Florida for a vacation to visit friends and family over the summer, and I found myself in…read moreOcala on a Monday evening in July. I was with my in-laws, and we were looking for a place to eat dinner in downtown while waiting for some other family to join us. It seems like on Mondays, there is not a ton open in the downtown Ocala area in terms of restaurants. This makes sense, but we chose to eat here primarily because it was open on a Monday, along with recommendations from those I was with. They had eaten here before, but it was my first time. The restaurant is located on a corner in downtown Ocala, near the square. Since it is in the city, there is no dedicated parking beyond what you find on the street. However, I have never had an issue finding parking in the general area when visiting this part of town, so unless it is a crowded evening or special event, you should have no issues. When we arrived, it was still early in the evening and we had no issue getting a table. As the night progressed, more people started coming in for their Bachelor viewing party. It seems like this draws a big crowd. They even announced that they were doing giveaways and other fun activities for the series season finale the following week. I imagine they hold other types of events as well, so that might be something to look out for if you are planning on stopping. We sat at a table near the front, and waited a couple minutes for the server to come by. She was, honestly, somewhat aggressive and not very kind. I tried to order a beer on the menu, and she went to make sure it wasn't out of stock. Then, I asked her about the Monday special on the menu, and she acted like she never even heard of it before. She stated that she didn't normally work on Mondays, but the manner in which this was communicated made it feel like it was my fault for inquiring about this. I ended up having a Garage Beer on tap, and it was serviceable. I also wanted to order the advertised $10 Grilled Cheese and Fries special, and got the D-Nice Way Grilled Cheese with this. I actually very much enjoyed the grilled cheese, but the fries were the star of the plate. They were crispy and crunchy, but not very thin. I had never had a fry quite like that! Would highly recommend giving them a try here at least once. Our food came out in a reasonable timeframe after we ordered. It was not too quick, but did not take forever, either. Besides what I mentioned previously, I was satisfied with the other service received. I thought the prices here, in general, were fair and on par with other restaurants that are similar. They run different specials during different days of the week, as outlined on the menu. For example, Monday is supposed to be $10 Grilled Cheese and Fries. I ordered this, but I am not confident I got it for this price. Someone I was with paid the bill, but the waitress did not seem to be aware of what this special actually was. So, if you are wanting to order a special, I would explicitly say that when ordering to be sure you get it. Overall, I enjoyed the vibes and the food at this place. It seems like they have activities several nights a week to bring in different crowds, along with specials on food and drinks. The service left a lot to be desired, as our waitress was not very friendly nor knowledgeable on the specials. I would be willing to give this another try, but hopefully with a different waitress.

Thought to give this place another shot but it was another reason why we haven't been back in a…read moreyear. Service was rude. Ordered two Guinness' and left. The demographics of this place is also unwelcoming.

We dined at The Ravenous Pig again on our most recent trip to Orlando, and I'm happy to report it's…read morestill every bit as incredible as it was when we first stumbled upon it in 2024. The steak frites are just as magnificent as my boyfriend and I remembered. Have you ever had a food memory? Years ago, my dad made the best steak I've ever had. He passed away when I was a kid, and two summers ago, when I took my first bite of the steak here, my mouth watered... but so did my eyes. It was one of the strangest, most beautiful experiences I've ever had at a restaurant. For a moment, it felt like Dad was sitting at the table with us. To taste something so familiar, something I hadn't experienced in over twenty years, was surreal. That's not a compliment I hand out lightly. So we each had that For this visit, we started with the rock shrimp tacos, and they absolutely did not disappoint. They packed a nice little kick without overwhelming the dish, and we practically inhaled them. Of course, we had to finish the meal the same way we did last time: with churros. Somehow they were even better than we remembered. Crispy, warm, perfectly sweet, exactly the kind of dessert that makes you argue over who gets the last bite. My boyfriend ordered two Old Fashioneds, and I had two Cosmos. Both were delicious and definitely generous on the pour. I was a little concerned when we arrived for our 8:00 p.m. reservation because the place was PACKED for a Thursday night. We ended up waiting a bit past our reservation time. The hostess suggested we grab a drink at the bar, but that area was just as crowded, so we hung out in the lobby instead. The wait ended up being completely worth it because we were seated at the exact table I was secretly hoping for: the most perfect little corner window booth, straight out of a movie scene. It was the ideal setting for our last night of vacation. And then there was our server, Anton. Anton could teach a master class on waiting tables. He was efficient, funny, attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without being pretentious, and genuinely seemed to enjoy what he was doing. In a world where great service sometimes feels like a lost art, Anton was an absolute delight. The Ravenous Pig delivered once again: phenomenal food, excellent cocktails, memorable service, and one of those meals you'll still be talking about long after you've gone home. We can't wait for our next trip to Orlando and our next visit back.

Ravenous Pig in Winter Park is a solid experience. The staff was great from start to finish and the…read morecraft cocktails were wonderful, definitely worth exploring the menu a bit. The snapper collar tacos were the star of the show. Easily enough to share between two people, with fresh fish and really good homemade corn tortillas. The fish of the day was also excellent and the fresh ciabatta with garlic butter was hard to stop eating. The cauliflower appetizer missed the mark a bit for me, the pieces were a little too big and came out slightly undercooked. The chicken salad was just alright, nothing bad but nothing memorable either. Parking can be a little tough in the area, but the complimentary valet makes it much easier. I love that they have a quicker option out back with the beer garden, you can't go wrong!

Located in the new TRYP hotel by Wyndham in St Augustine- restaurant is on the right just after the…read morefront desk. They are open for breakfast and it's open to the public sounds like it's under $10 and is basically all you can eat. Following breakfast they close for a brief time and reopen for lunch and dinner. They have a bar area (beer and wine) and are adding some cocktails. They have a couple of specials everyday on Thursday it was a jerk cheese burger or chicken or tacos. Or you can order off the menu. Wife and I arrived around 4 and other than a couple of people getting drinks we had the place to ourselves. So our food came out of the kitchen hot (was like having your own chef prepare your meal). I had the jerk cheese burger with fries. Came with bacon and all the fixings. Served on a toasted bun. My wife had a combination of chicken and beef tacos. Came with chips and salsa. No complaints- food was good- Good size serving- staff was great - they need to continue working on the menu.

We were looking for decent breakfast options in the St. Augustine area that could fill us without…read moresugar and carbs. Luckily, Yelp reviews pointed us towards GastroBar 333. It is basically a hotel breakfast buffet in TRYP hotel (which looked really nice). The restaurant area is open to the public. We were able to park, walk in, and eat breakfast without any issues or questions. The buffet is a little on the smaller side, but it has more than everything you need. It was absolutely perfect for us even though we choose to avoid 80% of the available options. From what I remember, the buffet had scrambled eggs, cheese omelets, bacon, sausage links, sausage patties, bagels, muffins, cereal, milk, fruit, yogurt, water bottles, and much more. The fruit was individually packaged and located in a "take what you want" fridge with the yogurt, water, and I think there were some other things in there. We were also offered coffee. We accepted and were thrilled when this amazing Italian coffee arrived (Lavazza). It was some of the best coffee I have had in a long time. The service was also impeccable. We had two incredibly nice ladies waiting on us. They kept our coffee full, encouraged us to eat more, offered to bring us juice, kept the table clear, told us to take water bottles with us on our adventures, and more. They were so sweet. For $10 each, we left with full and happy bellies and water bottles for our trip. We will definitely be back the next time we are in town.

It had been over five years since we had been back here at least assigned to give it another try…read more Arrived on a Sunday around 2 o'clock in the afternoon and it was very quiet inside. We were seated right away. Our server was very friendly and almost immediately after we were seated, we were greeted by her taking our beverage orders. I opted for the lobster grilled cheese with the kettle chips. The sandwiches were really big, but it was very delicious. The lobster is slightly chilled and they add Swiss and cheddar cheese to it. It was very tasty. The chips were good. I definitely could've done with less chips as it felt like they were overtaking the plate. My husband got the Texas wings. Which had the Texas dry rub with a honey glaze over them. Kind of gave you a spicy and sweet take. He said they were very tasty. Well seasoned and well cooked. He also got fries as his side and there is a dollar up charge for regular fries.

Overall not a great experience. Dark and musty interior. Looks rundown and not well maintained…read more Clutter in entry way and around the bar area. Not inviting or welcoming. Horrible service. Restaurant was not overly busy and had plenty of staff to accommodate the small amount of guests. Waited almost an hour for our food with no apology from management. When our burgers were delivered our server claimed the kitchen made our burgers incorrectly- she either forgot to put it in or it had been sitting for quite sometime. Top burger bun was luke warm. Fries (that were an additional cost) were burnt. For the $17 price one would expect more than a thin slice of bacon for a burger with bacon in the name. "Enjoyed" the meal without anything to drink as I was never offered a refill of water.

We gave Bulla a try since it's highly rated on Yelp and they did not disappoint!…read more We got the avocado margarita mocktail and a Spanish lager and they were both light and refreshing on a hot day! For food, we got the Bulla burger and Iberian pork bowl. They were plated beautifully and both tasted fresh and flavorful. My only comment is that I wish the pork had some sauce on it, that would've taken the flavor profile to the next level! Service was great, Christoph was our server and he was attentive and offered recommendations. Will definitely be back to try their tapas next time!

I met my friends at Bulla for brunch on a Saturday. We had a baby with us, and they were very…read moreaccommodating with a high chair and plenty of stroller room. Our server was nice, but he talked a little too much. He spent about 10 minutes giving us a review of the menu. I've had him before and he did the same thing. While appreciated, it makes the experience a little uncomfortable. He also had some difficulty splitting our checks. We ordered the pan con tomate, Patatas Bravas, the blueberry and ricotta pancakes and the breakfast paella. All of which were good. We did ask for the pancakes to come out later, but they came out first. Overall, it was a good experience and the food was good.

This place never disappoints. The food is absolutely amazing and you constantly leave this place…read morewith a full belly and let's not forget about the service. Everyone just seems so happy here so you can tell that it really enjoy their jobs which makes a huge difference. We started off with the coconut shrimp and had like this coconut mayo dipping sauce was different, but it was really good, but I felt like it needed like a sweet-and-sour sauce then I had the mahi tacos with just the rice no black beans definitely still as good as the last time I tried it my boyfriend got the buffalo chicken pizza gluten-free and he ate the entire thing so that just tells you right off the bat that it was good and to finish off our dinners we ended with Keylime pie. It wasn't the best it was OK. I don't think I would have it again, though the ambience, excellent this place is adorable. It's like a diamond in the rough. No one really knows it's here but anytime ever and someone says they're going to Daytona. I always recommend this place. Go here! You will never be disappointed trust me!

Having been to the grind over the years, we have certain expectations as to the quality of food and…read moreservice. I want to preface this by saying we went on a very cold day and ate indoors..the pizza was outstanding and the waiter was friendly and engaging..in other words, typical for our experiences there. Prior to this, we even brought friends who hadn't been there before and loved it...now, to our recent experience: We were seated and the waitress seemed as though she wasn't very familiar with the menu and had to check on our requests, each check took a disturbingly long time. When we brought our friends, my gal ordered a hamburger and I asked the waitress if she could have the wagyu, rather than the angus burger, she readily said yes and my gal marveled over the burger...fast forward to the last experience, the waitress said she'd have to order the wagyu as posted and it "wasn't available" as a stand alone order. So my gal settled for the angus burger and again, the wait was a bit long and as we were considering to leave, the waitress showed up, gave us our food and left. the onion rings were cold...literally...they had been out so long that they weren't even warm (our prior experiences the onion rings arrived hot and delicious). Again we waited for our waitress to return and my gal had to ask another waitress if she could get us some hot onion rings. That waitress noted the cold onion rings and brought them back to the kitchen to prove we weren't being unreasonable, which was a greatly appreciated gesture on her part. Very promptly, the "other" waitress brought our onion rings, apologizing profusely...we thanked her and when my gal started into her Caesar salad, it was inedible....soggy, nearly tasteless and resembling a hot spinach salad with soggy lettuce than a crisp Caesar salad....the upside, the second batch of onion rings were up to their usual excellent standard, the burger was good, but not the intensity of flavor their wagyu burger had. If we hadn't been semi-regulars, it is a near certainty we wouldn't go back, but we aren't going to let a single experience unravel years of good experiences.

We really enjoyed our time here. My husband had the datil bbq and I had the special sloppy Joe and…read moreI was really pleased with it. Our service was really good and they pack a lot into their small space. It's 100% worth visiting!

Went for lunch with hubby This place was highly rated so we…read morewanted to check it out. The restaurant is located in a strip mall and not very big. It has a full bar and also features different breweries. Hubby ordered the pretzel appetizer. He also had the Philly chicken sub with fries. Which he said was good. I had the boneless wings which was the special. The wings were tasty but reminded me more of chicken tenders than wings. I had them put the sauce on the side. Not sure if we will return.