I've been a customer at Gaff's for years, but my recent pre-order experience has unfortunately…read moreended that relationship. I ordered 5 lbs of bone-in short ribs weeks in advance for Thanksgiving--at the staff's own suggestion when I inquired about availability. I provided my pickup date and time as requested, and received two confirmation calls leading up to the holiday. Despite all this preparation, the actual pickup was frustrating and disorganized. When I arrived at my scheduled time on the day before Thanksgiving, the shop was using the standard take-a-number system that completely ignored appointment times. The chaos was predictable--dozens of customers were there for pre-orders--but the system failed at multiple points. Numbers were called too quietly in a loud, crowded shop, and the LED display wasn't consistently updated. Staff gave customers mere seconds to respond before moving to the next number, causing people to be skipped repeatedly. I waited 40 minutes past my scheduled pickup time. When I finally reached the counter, my order wasn't prepared. After weeks of advance notice and multiple confirmations, they had a 3 lb package and a 12 lb package available--neither matching my 5 lb order. I settled for 6 lbs (half of the larger package), which required additional cutting and another 10-minute wait. What's most disappointing is that this was entirely preventable. The day before Thanksgiving is obviously their busiest day of the year, but it's also completely predictable. Pre-orders were advertised in-store for over a month. Simple measures--dedicated staff for pre-orders, a separate pickup area, orders prepared ahead of time--would have prevented this chaos. Instead, the staff seemed dismissive when confronted with their lack of preparation. I understand holiday rushes can overwhelm any business, but this wasn't a rush--it was a failure to plan for a workload they actively solicited and had weeks to prepare for. For a business that asks customers to plan ahead with pre-orders, I expected them to do the same. I won't be returning.

This is one of two locations of Gaff's Quality Meats and Specialty Foods. I believe the original…read moreone is in Port Orange, Florida and this location is a bit east in DeLand. Since I heard such great things about this butcher and since I would be driving by (well, actually I was driving down Interstate 4 and it was only about four miles off the highway), today would be the day I would check this place out. By the way, I have not been this way for quite some time and it certainly has changed and grown. Anyway, I pulled into the parking lot of Gaff's and found it to be an attractive stand alone building. Parking was good and the exterior was clean and inviting. Walking into the establishment, I found it to equally clean and the store was well situated and again, very inviting. The staff was nothing short of incredible and customer service was definitely a high priority with the management here. I was continuously greeted by the team and they were extremely attentive without being overly so. There is a deli counter, a seafood counter, the shelves were filled with great specialty items and the meat counter, where the emphasis of this business lies, was filled with some great looking beef, pork and chicken. I am a huge fan of sausage, so I gravitated towards there. The friendly young man behind the counter recommended the hot Italian sausage, so I got four of them (which was well over a pound). Since I like spicy food, I also opted for their bratwurst with serrano and cheese. I should have also gotten some of their lean ground sirloin, it looked great. I had the spicy bratwurst today. I had it with thinly sliced cooked onions and a quality mustard and while I have had better, it was definitely very good. I would definitely recommend here and will return here. Great service and very good quality food make this place a winning combination. Check it out. I am sure that you will be a fan of this establishment.

Small local butcher in Lake Helen. They make their own Bratts, sausage, old world style. Pork,…read moreLamb, Beef, etc. mostly a restaurant supplier, but they have a small counter open to the public. Just ask for what you want and they'll get it for you - boned, stuffed with garlic and herbs, even cooked if you want.

A friend told me about Brecht's Meats in Lake Helen about a year ago. My husband and I went there…read moreone Saturday morning and we were delighted to find a real butcher shop, like I had not seen since the early 70's, It is family owned and operated. Monica is a third generation butcher. The shop has the best boneless, skinless chicken breasts I have ever eaten. The shop makes all of their own hot dogs and bratwursts. You need to call ahead to see if she has them in stock. Lake Helen is a lovely small town, so take the time to make the trip to visit a historic Florida town and stop at Brecht's to sample her meats.

We miss you Mark... Ray's was the best meat market around…read moreBUT now the lunch special's and the customer service is not the same at ALL sense it sold. I hope and pray that the new owners bring the food and service standers back UP like when Mark owed it....... TY

Ray's Quality Meats has been serving this community for fifty years, which is an accomplishment for…read moreany business, but with the quality of the food and the friendly, attentive and professional service this staff offers its customers, it is easy to see why Ray's has succeeded and makes you wish them success for another fifty years. It is a small shop and gives a cluttered feel. The one cash register just adds to the claustrophobic feel, kind of thrown in the center of a small room. Prices are either competitive or high, but to be fair, the quality of the meat is definitely there and they make their own sausages and grind their own ground beef in house. In a corner, kind of obscured by shadows is their deli where you can get your cold cuts or have a sandwich made for you. They also have pre-made dinners for you to bring home. They also offer sauces and spices. Some of the spices also bear the name of Ray's Quality Meats. They either make them themselves (or just private label them). I also commend them on their longevity especially considering they ate on Route 1 in a part of Ormond Beach where many of the businesses stay closed with the exception of Bike Week and Biketoberfest. The rest of the year it is more akin to a ghost town than a community. Fifty years is a long time to be in business. But with a quality product served in a friendly and professional manner, it is not only easy to see why Ray's Quality Meats has been around so long, but you find yourself cheering for them to last another fifty years or better.

When we run low or out of meat Gary's is one of the best places we stock up from. The friendly…read moreatmosphere and service we always get here is amazing. The whole team is so amazing and respectful of the customers time that you're in and out before you know it. Everything we get here is simply delicious and a great joy to eat. Gary's is great for any cut of meat.

Just finished eating my ribeye and the taste of the meat was outstanding 10 out of 10 customer…read moreservice 10 out of 10 definitely will be back

We decided to check out this restaurant in a Saturday afternoon. I believe it was around 3pm…read more We were concerned once we parked in front, since there were very few cars. However, once we placed the order and saw how delicious everything looked. We felt so much better. And then we tried out fish and chips, fried shrimp, boiled eggs ( the English fried version ). All of those plates were delicious and sufficient for our group of 3 adults and two small kids to share. Along with a side of chicken wings that went along well with their tasty hot sauce . The service was good and friendly. They claimed it was as authentic as you could eat English food. Loved how calmed it was at that time. Perfect for family gatherings of all ages. Great decor and they are definitely ready for the upcoming World Cup nice tv screen

Enjoyed dinner this evening. Bangers and mash were very good. Could be hotter in temperatures. The…read moreprime rib dinner was very good with six sides. Mushy peas were good. Service was very good by Kate. Desserts to die for. BTW, the suggested gratuities is including the tax!!

Amazing juicy Wagyu burger with super crispy fries! The truffle aioli side dip was definitely worth…read morethe add-on as well. You order at the counter and they give bring you your order once ready. They also sell very interesting drinks and a wide variety of meats including Wagyu as well.

Stopped in for a late lunch based on the recommendations of fellow Yelpers. I used to go to this…read morelocation when it was Hungry Pants. I did not realize it was also a restaurant with sit down service. I thought it was just a butcher shop. The inside is simple, but also nicely decorated. Seating can be at the bar or at tables. You walk in and order from the menu on the screen above the cashier. You are given a table number and your food is brought to you once it is ready. The prices are a little on the high side, but you are getting top grade Wagyu so it is well worth it. Claire was the young lady behind the counter who took our order and brought our food to the table. She couldn't have been nicer and she explained what her favorites were on the menu and answered all our questions. I ordered the Wagyu Beef Tapa and my friends each ordered the Wagyu Burrito. We added an order of fries to the menu based on recommendations from previous Yelp reviews. We all agreed these were some of the best tasting fries we've had in a long time. Along with water, two of us ordered glasses of the Pinot to enjoy with our lunch selections. Our items were quickly brought to our table. However, the orders all did not come at once. My tapa plate was provided at least five minutes before my friends got their burritos. Not sure if this is their normal serving process, but keep this in mind if a large group comes for lunch or dinner. We all enjoyed the delicious Wagyu beef in our selections. The tapa came with garlic fried rice, atchara and a fried egg on top. The amount of Wagyu was maybe about 3 ounces, but the entire plate was filling for lunch. Both of my friends enjoyed their burritos, which included Wagyu, black beans, rice, cilantro creme, cotija cheese, pickled red onions, and fried green tomatoes. They also liked the toasted soft tortilla that's surrounded the burrito. All in all, a nice lunch at this cute restaurant/butcher shop. Various types of Wagyu meat and other supplies can be purchased also.

Wow if you're a NewYorker you will love this place. Sandwich's are authentic. They do not skimp on…read morethe cold cuts like other places. Every thing is fresh service is amazing they work hard. If you're in a hurry order over the phone there is a long line but well worth it. There are only about 4 or 5 tables so it's very small. Think about eating in your car or at the park. Forget Publix subs. This is the only place for an amazing sandwich and I'm a New Yorker born and raised.

I went in and saw all of these people with hoagies about the size of their hands or longer and I…read morethought that was a whole sandwich. So I ordered a whole sandwich and what came with something that was probably 15 or 16 inches long! When I first paid for it and it was 20 bucks, I was surprised at the price! But then when the sandwich came, it made sense! The service was great! The dining area is quite small, but I took my sandwich back home to the hotel. I ordered the Christina with spicy mustard and it's delicious. The hoagie is perfectly baked crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside!

We love going to the DeLand Eatery for lunch (when it's open for lunch during the week), because…read morethey have the best Smash Burgers in town! Also the fries that come with it are delicious! They do have good salads and other delicious items, but the Smash Burger is always hard to resist. Service is always friendly and we like the casual dining area. In cooler weather, they have a great patio. The DeLand Eatery is located inside the historic DeLand Hotel. In the evening, you can order food from the eatery at their beautiful bar.

I really liked this place. The service was exceptional. Everyone was very polite and on top of…read morethings. Which isn't always easy when you are a restaurant/bar. So kudos to them! Now onto the food. I didn't realize they only used the mini menu during the week, the other menu's were also on the bar, so I picked my food from there. The chef was nice enough to accommodate me though so yay to that! What a nice chef! The street corn was amazing. I definitely recommend trying it.

Called to inquire because I'd never been. Wanted baby back…read moreribs. These were very meaty. Just enough fat. Just enough sauce. Had the sweet potato casserole and pole beans with corn bread. Everything was wonderful. The atmosphere was very authentic. This is a gem in a small town. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Visited Porkies on inWednesday night. I had the two meat platter - pulled pork and "killer ribs"…read moreand Rick had a half slab of baby back ribs. The pulled pork was excellent - smoky flavor permeated the meat. My portion had some burnt ends along with the tender shreds. The "killer ribs" are meaty with a dry rub. Rick's baby back ribs were moist and flavorful. He opted for Cole Slaw and baked beans for his sides. Cole slaw was fresh, crisp and with a vinegary dressing. Baked beans tasted like Bushes straight out of the can. I had the mac and cheese - hard to go wrong there - and the dirty taters. Delicious.

We've eaten here several times. The service is great! The food so-so. Our steaks never come out…read morethe way we ask. It's just home cooking with not much presentation. It's an old building so the ambiance is ok. The fans are loud and it's really bright inside.

Fantastic steaks Aged well, cooked to perfection, juicy and…read moretender. I added the coffee crust to my ribeye, I highly recommend it. A nice selection of sides and you can add surf options to any meal. We visited the bar before dinner. Enjoyed a nice mojito and very very good Old Fashioned. All without blowing out the bank.