My wife and I have been eating at fine establishments for over 35 years. Everything from a great $3…read morehot dog to $220 Wagyu center-cut tenderloin and everything in between. After reading some of these poor reviews posted for 86 Forks, it comes to my attention. Why would anyone finish their meal, pay for it, and then take the time to go online to post a bad review? Why not take the time before hand to ask what a certain dish or meal is - its flavor profile, spice(s), heat, etc.? We did ask the chef and she was more than happy to take the time to explain the dish's concept and let us taste prior to ordering. Read all the good and the bad reviews and ask yourself: 1. If unhappy with the dish, why clear your plate? 2. If not completely satisfied, why pay the bill? Why? Because it's simply not true. People like this are never going to be satisfied or happy. Never. Try 86 Forks for yourselves. Don't be afraid to ask the servers or better yet, ask the chef to explain the concept or allow you to taste something if you're unsure. Be adventurous and make up your own mind - you will not be disappointed. Please remember, this is not a Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Philippine, Italian, Mexican, etc. restaurant. Rather it is a fusion of the best flavors, spices, food pairings, and textures from all these cultures presented in a creative and distinct manner. Recommend the Bulgogi Egg Rolls and the Miso Cream Gnocchi & Edamame.

See comments below on the complete failure of all the items ordered at this restaurant. The lack of…read moreeffort and the outrageous pricing in comparison is evident from the initial bite. Will not be returning and a highly recommend you go elsewhere downtown. 1. Spare pork Ribs were frozen in the center. Opinion: They clearly heat up pre-cooked from the freezer. Sauce was phenomenal on these, if they are cooked thoroughly next time this could be an excellent appetizer. 2. Side of Bok Choy was also frozen in the center of the largest piece. Opinion: Heated from frozen and precooked. 3. Chicken Kung Pao Fried Rice was soggy, had zero flavor and was overwhelmingly salted. I would have preferred a 3.99 rice bowl from the freezer aisle in Publix over this garbage. 4. Pensacola Spritz cocktail was almost entirely sugar and tasted like a Shirley temple. Server was nice and ambiance was fine. Utter shame this slop steals business from local businesses that put in a respectable effort. (Comments above are opinions only based on a in person visit June 2026 and should not be taken as statements of fact. I have no way of knowing if the food is cooked from frozen. )

Here is the completed review with your additional details incorporated:…read more I recently visited **Kalbi Ichiban** in Pensacola, Florida, located in the area of town where I grew up. It was good to return to familiar surroundings and find a restaurant offering a different dining experience. The interior is attractive, clean, and inviting. The restaurant also offers Korean barbecue, with tabletop grills built into several booths. It is a nice option for families, groups, or anyone interested in a more interactive meal. I went specifically looking for authentic Korean food. Having experienced Bulgogi while serving in Korea, it quickly became one of my favorite dishes. Most chain restaurants do not do the dish particularly well, so I decided to give Kalbi Ichiban's version a try. My waiter, **Carson**, was attentive, friendly, and provided excellent service throughout the meal. He checked on me regularly without being intrusive and made the overall experience even better. Carson receives five stars from me. The meal came with Bulgogi, rice, and a choice of soup or salad. I selected fried rice and started with the hot and sour soup. I also ordered a side of kimchi because, in my opinion, a Korean meal is not complete without it. The hot and sour soup was excellent. It had great flavor, was well prepared, and was easily one of the highlights of the meal. The fried rice was good, although nothing about it particularly stood out. The Bulgogi was tender and very flavorful, but it was wetter than traditional Bulgogi. Authentic Bulgogi is normally much drier, with the marinade cooked into the meat rather than leaving it with a gravy-like consistency. Even with that difference, the flavor was enjoyable. The kimchi was also very good and added the right touch to the meal. Interestingly, the hot and sour soup was spicier than the kimchi. However, different regions of Korea prepare kimchi in different ways, so the level of heat and flavor can vary considerably. Overall, I was pleased with the meal and would rate the food **8.5 out of 10**. After adding a couple of cocktails, I was also pleasantly surprised by how reasonable the final bill was. I would rate the restaurant **two dollar signs out of five for price**, making it a good value for the quality of the food, service, and atmosphere. Kalbi Ichiban may not serve Bulgogi exactly as I remember it from Korea, but it delivered a flavorful and satisfying meal. Combined with Carson's excellent service, the inviting atmosphere, and reasonable prices, it was an enjoyable dining experience and a restaurant I would visit again.

The sushi here is absolutely amazing! Not only does everything taste incredible, but the…read morepresentation is beautiful. You can truly tell that a lot of love, care, and attention to detail goes into every dish they serve. The restaurant is spotless, and the staff are so welcoming and friendly, which makes the entire dining experience even better. It is a little on the expensive side, but you definitely get what you pay for when it comes to the quality, taste, and presentation. By far some of the best sushi I've ever had! Definitely worth trying if you're a sushi lover!

Best German food I have had in the USA! You will not be disappointed. They have Original German…read morelike the sauerbraten and sausages or you can have a americanized Schnitzel Burger for example. My wife had wings and they where also 5 Stars !

My son finished his tennis tournament late (he was amazing and we are incredibly proud of him) and…read morewe were in need of dinner in Pensacola. We all wanted pizza. Since it was Sunday evening, a lot of Pensacola's Italian restaurants were closed. Bavarian Pensacola was opened and immediately went to the top of the list for the Yelp reviews and the unusual combination of German and Italian food. The restaurant is located in a neat downtown district. Parking is limited but we were fortunate to find a spot close to the shop. We walked in were immediately by a friendly hostess who offered any table we wanted to sit at. We chose a high top which had comfortable chairs. The interior of the restaurant was really interesting. The military vibe is everywhere and awesome. Photos and images celebrating our great armed service members with a local Pensacola flare adorned the walls where TV's weren't hung on. The atmosphere is open and pleasantly bright. There was also the German influence which worked well with the other themes of the restaurant. Our waiter was great. We ordered large pretzel with sweet mustard, spicy mustard and beer cheese. The pretzel was legit and all of the sauces were great. For entrees, I ordered French Onion soup with a side spatzel (sp?). My wife ordered the Reuben on a panini instead of rye with German potato salad. My son ordered blackened buffalo wings and fries. The onion soup was tasty- I like more broth than onion but that's me. The spatzel was good in a sneaky way. When I first had a bite, I was underwhelmed with the initial taste. But just as the taste progressed, the spatezel conveyed a rich buttery flavor that prompted me to snack on them throughout the meal. My wife's Reuben was the winner of the dinner. The Reuben was amazing! The bread was delicious and the combination of corned beef, sauerkraut and sauce was so good. One of the best Reuben's we have had. Awesome! The potato salad was served cold (often it is served warm) but my wife was not a fan; that is not a hit on the dish however since it tasted like the German potato salad we have had in the past. My son's wings were tasty but not your typical buffalo flavor. It was a dry rub that was blackened which is different from the typical buffalo wing flavor. My son was not a fan but they were good once you knew they were different from the norm. Bavaria Pensacola makes their own blue cheese dressing. Tragically, they were out. I am positive the dressing is top notch. If you're still with me, you might be wondering a pizza- the menu was so varied that we chose something else. That doesn't mean that the pizza was any less delicious than the items we ordered. We will return again to try the pizza. We finished the dinner with chocolate cake and apple strudel. Both were great. The strudel was doughy and not flaky but tasty nonetheless. The cake was rich and completely worth the splurge. Overall, we had a great time. The food was good, our service was great and we promised ourselves that we would return the next time we are in Pensacola. Thanks, Bavaria Pensacola!!

Pensacola is one of our go-to places once or twice a year, but this year we timed it wrong by…read moreactually being there the same time as Hurricane Isaias. There was a lot of damage, especially on the island (so that was out of reach). The town started to open up slowly the following day, and we discovered a new sushi place. Khon's on Palafox. They opened for happy hour, and what a deal! Good prices on beer, wine, and cocktails. Most of all the appetizers were $5-spicy tuna rolls, pink tacos, duck confit spring rolls and so much more. Very lively and very friendly. Just a great atmosphere. Our bartender, Amber, was amazing to everyone who walked through the door!

Sat at the bar, service was great. If there is duck on the menu then I am getting it! The crispy…read moreduck spring rolls did not disappoint. The shrimp lettuce wraps were large, wish the lettuce was crispy and not soggy, but the dish was still great. Priced right and not overpriced. I solid menu, couldn't find any thing that I would not get.

The vegan chef salad did not disappoint! It is huge, substantial, and beautiful. Our waitress took…read moregreat care of us, as we enjoyed our meal in the new outdoor seating area. The iced latte was scrumptious. Honestly I miss the old, more grungy End of the Line with the cornhole games in the rear courtyard. But the food has remained amazing and many of the menu items have been there long term. I love everything I try there. Highly recommend the oatmeal cream pie!

Amazing Vegan Restaurant! I've been here several times and…read moretried a bunch of different items, everything I've had so far has been fantastic (with a couple personal notes). * Hummus & Pita Plate - 10/10 Best hummus ever! The veggies are super fresh, and the warm pita is my favorite menu item. * Bacon Avocado Club - 10/10 Hearty, flavorful, and seriously satisfying. * Lion's Mane Chimichurri Sandwich - 5/10 Flavor was great, but the mushroom texture was too chewy for me. * Sriracha Mac & Cheese - 10/10 Absolutely addicting. * Knuckle Sandwich - 8/10 Tasty, but not as filling as the club sandwich. Even my non-vegan friends love this place! Delicious food, good vibes, and a super friendly staff. Definitely recommend checking it out!

Hub Stacey's is a fun environment with incredible staff and an awesome vibe!…read more Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. Our waitress was really helpful when it came to deciphering what items had dairy/gluten. She had no problems asking the chef first to be sure, which I really appreciated. The chef salad was fantastic! It was true mixed greens instead of iceberg lettuce, and nearly every piece of lettuce was fresh and "good". Although we're from out of town, we'd definitely come back when we visit again.

I've always been a huge fan of a nice local sandwich stop and this place rocks! Kinda has a retro…read moredinner interior and a great outdoor patio. Seat yourself laid back vibe, with a full Bar and service. The dill mayo that comes with the sandwiches is a whole experience. The sandwiches are huge, I recommend getting a half. Not to mention the onion rings and tots were cooked to perfection. Crispy crunchy exterior and the interior soft and delicious! A must place to stop in.

The food was amazing. Our server Stewart took care of our…read morewhole group and was very friendly.

Highly recommend this restaurant. BREONA is amazing! Super fun and very good at her job! Will…read moredefinitely be returning. Had the Reuben appetizer. Incredible! Lite to share! Oktoberfest special and hamburgers! Way too much food to eat. Oh! And the bean soup is so good!

Great wine bar in the historic district with excellent staff and food. If the weather agrees, sit…read morein the outdoors hallway. Order a bottle and let the kitchen staff decide your cheeseboard. Live a little.

This was a cute wine bar downtown. There is seating indoors with a patio under the walkway…read more I did like the selection of bottles of champagne they had just wish they had them chilled. The pricing was really impressive. Hope to be back soon.

Very cool place. I mean that literally. When you walk in the door, the temperature dropped 30+…read moredegrees. Which was so welcoming, considering it was hovering around 100 outside. 70's music playing amply throughout. Red vinyl decor, red lights, old Schlitz Beer memorabilia everywhere along with Star Trek posters, figurines. Pinball machines, video game room in the back. Get there early during the week. When the work day is done, it gets busy. We sat at the bar, our bartender was Tabitha. What a sweetheart, she did such a great job, very attentive and friendly. The food was great. We had the Anita bacon dip to start with pita wedges. You must get this. It was so full of flavor and the portion was more than ample to share. Had a side salad, which was cool because you can choose your toppings that you want (salad/pizza toppings), with the red wine vinaigrette was perfect. A standard pepperoni pizza was ordered, which the 12" was very adequate for two people to share. The crust was thin and crunchy, topped very well with lots of cheese and very flavorful. Something you didn't expect. We were very very pleased. Our entire visit was awesome. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a cool speakeasy dive bar with perfect "cold" beer and a FULL bar with great food and an awesome atmosphere.

I never leave yelp reviews, but HELL YES! Beautiful and dark and red inside, looks like if an old…read moreschool Pizza Hut was in the movie from Dusk til Dawn. If you're vegan and looking for options past 9pm, this is the place. The vegan pizza was awesome and they have several vegan options on the menu I'll be back to try. The staff is awesome, the people running it are friendly, were super informative and helpful when I ordered and just seemed like really cool people. I sat at the bar solo and ordered my food to go and had a conversation with two lovely folks , it really made my night. Wish I could give yall 10 stars, don't change a thing!!

Wow!! Food so good I had to come back for more. They have some of the best soups I have ever had…read more Salads are next level, packed with so much flavor. Service was excellent. They have plenty of inside and outside seating. I will definitely be back next time I am in P'Cola. Amazing food being served here.

I have known about Carmen's since she won the Pensacola Business Challenge sponsored by the Studers…read moreback in 2012, receiving a start-up grant and initial rent relief. On that beginning she has built a solid clientele and business. For no reason in particular it just never occurred to me to wonder what the store was about or to consider visiting. That is until earlier this year the PNJ did a story on some of Pensacola's best sandwiches noting Carmen's open face Spanish crab melt sandwich, which I immediately decided to we needed in our life. The store is literally a lunch bar... 18 seats around a U shaped bar. There os also a small window table and a few al fresco tables on the sidewalk out front along Palafox. Carmen's offers a wine list that cover's the bases and we ordered a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. The interesting menu offerings here feature it appears Southern influenced Spanish/International cooking. For our lunch, of course, we shared the crab melt sandwich and also the Spanish crab pepper poppers. Both were so very unique and so enjoyably tasty. Definitely do agains. This is such a cool little venue with creative food offerings excellently prepared. It is no wonder the store has prospered and become a downtown dining institution. And the kitchen here! LOL. It is not much larger than my little bedroom closet. But those two cats have got it going on in there. We so enjoyed our visit