I was out on a long ride around North central Florida and as I was passing through Mayo, I…read moreremembered that there was a little breakfast diner off to the side of US27 that I had seen a month or two before. Seeing as it was breakfast time, I figured I would give it a shot. The place is non-assuming from the outside, and also quite small. Just room for a counter, a couple of tables and a booth, and that's about it. Small kitchen in the back to make the food. I walked in and waited for the person in front of me to finish their order while I looked over the menu. I'm not normally a breakfast person, so when I do grab breakfast it tends to be special and I go for things that are fun. I opted for a French Toast sandwich with an omelette and sausage in the middle of it. It took a couple of minutes to make, so I made myself comfortable at one of the tables. Once it came out, I was presented with exactly what I described... two pieces of french toast sandwiching an omelette and sausage. Just a light drizzle of syrup for the toast, and I was off to the races! It was quite good, though I can see if someone drowns it with syrup like I have seen some folks do it would be kind of strange. I definitely enjoyed this breakfast, and I was back on the road in no time with a nice happy tummy.

Wonderful breakfast spot. A small and unassuming building, but they make great used the space. Food…read morewas great and the service was attentive.

This little out in Mayo place serves great mama's southern cooking. Lots of selection on the buffet…read moreand the atmosphere was friendly and welcoming.

It had been over a decade since I'd last visited the Mayo Café and I think it's fair to upgrade…read morefrom two to three stars, but barely. I came by for dinner and it's clear they do a bigger business for lunch yet they did have their buffet out though it was well picked-over. I shudder to think some of it might have been out since lunch but probably not the case: probably just that I arrived around 6pm and the senior citizens got there at 5pm and snatched up most of it already. As Mr. Bruce remarked back in 2011, the whole place seems a bit dismal, grimy, and needs updating badly. The service however was super friendly and what you'd expect in a small town in the South, no complaints there at all. However the upgrade to three stars despite lingering misgivings is because what they did have out on the buffet was really good: good fried chicken this time around, good slowly-simmered greens, and absolutely excellent cornbread. Plus Watergate salad! You don't see that often anymore anywhere save maybe a church's dinner on the grounds! Watergate salad is a very mid-century Jell-o-based "salad" of, well, Jell-o and marshmallows mostly. You never see it in restaurants so I was delighted it made an appearance here. The potato salad also was really nice. So for that, three stars but they need to ensure plenty of food is set out (I scraped up the last of the greens in example) and the cleanliness and atmosphere does really need some help.

Buffet food was warm, not hot. Choices were fried chicken, meat loaf, rice, mashed potatoes,…read moregravy, green beans. Other trays were not recognizable to me. The salad bar was ok, at least the items were chilled. I'm usually an easy A, but not tonight. C is the highest score. Floor was sticky, needs to be moped.

We had Breakfast at MeMe's 2 days running on Labor Day weekend. Clean with a nice ambiance that we…read morehad not expected. Fast and friendly service, decent hot coffee (we are a bit snobby about our coffee) fresh eggs, juicy sausage and crispy bacon, the obligatory grits and my omelet was perfect!!

Great food, great staff, great service, and wonderful local vibe. Owners have really brought their…read moreA game with the remodeling. Small local businesses really doing a service for the community. If you find yourself traveling on 129 south of Live Oak in Suwannee County Florida, STOP in Mc Alpin. The 129 Dinner will not disappoint.

Absolutely amazing experience!! Specially on this weekend of the grinch and Santa and his wonderful…read morefe! They were amazing again and i couldn't tell you how awesome they ended us being

Great food, great atmosphere. Looking forward to going back. Service was spot on! I never ran out…read moreof tea.

Had dinner here on a recent weeknight. Despite a pretty broad menu, I went with the Reuben and…read morefries. The Reuben was solid, with well-balanced flavors. Fries were better than I had feared (given the rural setting, I was afraid of straight-from-the-freezer-to-the-fryer fries). Soft drinks were refilled proactively. Service was good. Ambiance was rural wood with a high ceiling.

We visited Fiddler's Restaurant on a Monday evening and had a good overall experience. There were…read moreplenty of tables available, which made for a relaxed atmosphere. Our waitress was attentive throughout the meal, and the manager/owner (I'm not sure which) personally came by to check on us. I also noticed him visiting other tables, which was a nice touch and showed good customer service. We originally wanted to sit outside because the view and setting are beautiful, but the Steinhatchee gnats were definitely out that evening. Unfortunately, I forgot our gnat spray -- and around here you know that's almost mandatory! We started with the conch fritters, and those were a hit with both of us. Very flavorful and definitely something I'd order again. I ordered the scallops, which were tasty, although they weren't served very hot and the breading was falling off a bit. My husband had the shrimp dinner and enjoyed his meal as well. The salad bar was fresh and nicely stocked, which we appreciated. Overall, we enjoyed our visit and would return, especially for the atmosphere, friendly service, and conch fritters.

After a long day out on the water fishing, we were starving and stumbled upon Deadman's Bay at the…read moreSteinhatchee Marina -- and what a find it was! We ordered jumbo blue crab claws, bacon cheeseburgers, bone-in wings, and washed it all down with cold beers. To top it off, we finished with a slice of Key Lime pie. Every single dish came out hot, fresh, and cooked to order -- exactly what you want after a full day on the water. But the real highlight of our visit was our waitress Kiley. She was absolutely fantastic -- attentive, friendly, and made sure our drinks were never empty. Great service like hers is hard to find and makes all the difference. If you're in the Steinhatchee area and looking for great food and even better service, don't walk -- run to Deadman's Bay. We'll definitely be back next fishing trip!

I had THE juiciest fried pork chops and eggs over easy ever! Grannies Country Cookin is that place…read morewhere folks call your name when you walk in and greet you right. The sweetest waitress and everything was delicious. We are going back for breakfast tomorrow.

Great country cooking! The fried chicken is the bomb! Highly recommend!…read more And the country breakfasts oh boy you need to go there hungry!

The Cypress Inn is a Dixie County Iconic Restaurant. It's at the North edge of Hwy. 19 City Limits…read more Today I had two pork-chops off the Buffet table and a Salad They had a large selection on the buffet, but I try to limit myself to a single protein and salad during lunch. Most of the food is fried, so I try very hard to be moderate with the fried food. The waitresses are always friendly and attentive, and their restaurant is clean as you would expect during lunch hour. This is one of three primary local restaurants and you will learn quickly where the cowboys, hunters, loggers, fishermen and other regulars sit to talk. Everyone is cordial and we all get along well for the most part. The Cypress inn is Dixie and Cross City 100% and I love it here. Some may call it an acquired taste, while I simply call it home. Where everybody knows your name, or they will ask

Everything went great the extinguish favorable manners of the waiters and witches feel like at one…read moreof my friends house and not a business. Very thankful crazy God you keep up the good work, Race.

Weekend motorcycle ride to Steinhatchee/Jena for lunch, we decided to stop at McDavids cafe at the…read morebridge on the Steinhatchee side. There was already motorcycles/ trikes out front, so that was a good sign. I haven't eaten here since it was owned by a previous owner. Maybe 20 plus years ago. I ordered a cheeseburger with sweet potato fries, and Dawn had a club with sweet potato fries. Everything was cooked to near perfection and our waiter Zach was attentive and responsive. The ambiance is nice and quaint with plenty of room for several people. I grew up in Steinhatchee/ Rocky Creek, so it was nice to be reminded of home and the old fishing village atmosphere. We will definitely come back. P.S. Richard the owner and his wife are outstanding people! Please give this place a visit!

We saved McDavid's Café for our last day, and I'm so glad we did. I had been hearing great things…read moreabout their donuts, and they absolutely lived up to the reviews. The donut was excellent--definitely homemade, served warm, and so good. They don't offer a big variety, just a glazed donut and donut holes, but what they do make, they do very well. For breakfast, I had my usual: three eggs over medium, grits, bacon, and a biscuit. Everything was very good, and the biscuit was especially outstanding--one of the best biscuits I've had in a long time. The owner even came out to check on us and make sure everything was good, which made the experience even better. I would highly recommend this place. I only wish we had eaten here a few more times during our trip. We will definitely be back when we're in the area.

What a cool place! We stayed in the carriage house and it was quiet, comfortable and had everything…read morewe needed! Scott and Cathy are wonderful hosts and we just enjoyed sitting and talking with them. The history of this place is pretty cool too! There is a lot to see in the main house and it just has a very chill vibe. We ate dinner in the main house and I tell you, Cathy sure can cook! We enjoyed every meal she made. She even sells a cook book of her recipes! This really is a hidden gem! It is walking distance to down town Monticello which offers some great places to eat and shop. They have wonderful antique stores, a fabulous coffee shop and a little bakery with some of the best treats. It's really a nice little escape from the hustle and bustle of every day life

Great food and great service. Very friendly staff. Scott and Cathy made us feel right at home.read more