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    Paradise Restaurant

    3.5 (154 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Greek, American
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Irish omelette and home fries.
    CaSandra M.

    Cruising through Saftey Harbor looking for food, we decided this looked like a good spot to grab a late breakfast which is served until 2:pm. We were greeted by 2 people immediately and was told to sit anywhere we wanted. We proceeded to sit outside but that area was off limits for that day although our waitress said that she would've been more than happy to go out and serve us outside. :) We decided to follow the rules as the weekend was still young. We decided to start our meal with Bloody Mary's and for our meal, I ordered an Irish omelette with toast which I slathered up with butter and jelly plus home fries and my wife ordered a Meat Lovers skillet. Everything was perfect and our waitress Sonya was super sweet and attentive. The inside is very much like a diner. We will definitely be back!

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    William L.

    We got here around 0800 or so. Only two other people and a group of 4 or 5 local hose monkeys in for breakfast. So I knew not what to expect given how quiet it was. We sat ourselves down, as the sign near the front entrance indicates. Waitress shows up right behind us with a couple of menus and asks for our beverage order. She then proceeds to hover over us waiting at the service station right across from our little booth. We both find it a bit annoying and as soon as QB puts the menu down in swoops Server Lady like a buzzard on a dead cat. Queen Bee has two eggs over medium with bacon and wheat toast. I opt for country fried steak and two scrambled eggs. Their home fries and rye toast on the side for me. Oh: did you know they make their own corned beef hash?? Had to try that! Both our respective egg orders were quite well prepared as was her bacon. Steak patty was so laden under cream gravy that I wondered if the Edmund Fitzgerald hid beneath that ponderous puddle! Home fries were nothing to write home about. I like them crisp with onion. These didn't quite live up to the crisp part of the bargain. Since we were practically alone at the moment, I don't see why the kitchen screwed this pooch. Same can be said for the toast...I'd seen a couple of other Yelpers mention stale toast; I concur. Very dry and old tasting bread. Change how you store the bread, Ben...Yuck! Corned beef hash was actually tasty and not from a can of Sysco Slop. Actual slices of corned beef (as for a sandwich), diced alongside home fries with onion and green pepper chunks all mixed together and grilled on flattop. I say this because the plate of it was huge! I didn't think a $6 side of the stuff would be any huge thing. Guess what? I got lunch for both of us sitting in the fridge now! Server Lady checked on us once and then brought a box with the bill. I showed her the Yelp 10% discount screen on my phone. "Uh: how do I do that?" So she runs off and then comes back saying that "the boss doesn't know how to do it either." She knocked off the 10% somehow, which was nice. Some staff training would have elevated this outing to 4 stars perhaps. All I'd say is that if they expect to be better on their breakfast game, there are a few basics they totally need to fix. I've already outlined them in my observations above. We normally go to Acropol Inn for breakfast but they don't open until 0900. Sigh...I am willing to try other stuff here; I'm just not in a hurry to do so. Paradise Lost, to channel the words of Milton.

    My patty melt.
    Alan W.

    Four of us ventured to Paradise Restaurant for dinner this evening. We'd heard they do a mean breakfast. The waitress came to take our orders & said we couldn't order breakfast food for dinner. Lol. So we examined the menu again. I ordered a patty melt. The food came fairly quickly & was cooked correctly. Unfortunately the food was fairly unremarkable. I really have to say it was very, very average. There was no seasoning or anything. It was basically a burger with cheese melted on it & some diced onions. The potato salad too was lacking flavor. The meals everyone else ordered seemed to fit into the category of just being average. Paradise does get credit for seeming to be very clean inside, & the waitress was pleasant enough.

    Egg sandwich
    aaron r.

    Average dinner. Nothing wrong with this place just nothing special. We ordered breakfast and it was under seasoned and pretty bland. Great locations in downtown Safety Harbor. This place is usually crowded and a good spot to meet for breakfast, but don't expect a meal that will wow you. Recommend sitting outside and eating with a good groups of friends or family.

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    Izzy A.

    The corned beef is out of this world! The Reuben is only different because of the sauerkraut and the bread, but delicious nonetheless. This diner is a must if you're in beautiful downtown S.H.

    Oatmeal with nuts & blueberries. Breakfast under $5.

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    This is one of my favorite restaurants in safety harbor. The food and service are great.

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    The food is okay. Love the location, staff is very friendly and attentive... would visit again.

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    Breakfast was delicious! Service was just okay but we will be returning at some point to try again.

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    Had a great father's day lunch. We got there after the crowd, thank goodness , big portions hubby had stuffed peppers

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    Classic small town diner. It's nothing fancy which is what makes it special. Great menu, tons of options. Great breakfast!

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    Classic food and lots of variety! I usually order takeout after work, but the staff is always kind!

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    The menu is not what it was, half the size , their hours are also cut down , the food quality has decreased, it has lost its charm ,

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    The food is overpriced. The fountain drinks got smaller. The coffee stinks. I'm expensive.

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    I honestly don't think Martin's deserves a rating below 4 stars, so I'm happy to give them five…read more The renovation completely surprised us. The space has been beautifully updated and now feels contemporary, romantic, and much more like an upscale dining destination. The new bar is especially inviting, and I can easily see my husband and me stopping in just for drinks and happy hour. Speaking of happy hour--it was one of the highlights of our visit. The appetizer and drink selection is excellent, and even the house Chardonnay (which I almost never order) was surprisingly delicious. Our favorite dishes were the pizza, which was exceptional, the burrata salad, and the artichoke appetizer. All three were standouts and are absolutely worth ordering again. We split the Bolognese. While it was enjoyable, it tasted more like a classic spaghetti and meat sauce than the rich, slow-cooked ragù I typically expect from a traditional Bolognese. It wasn't bad by any means--I simply think this is one recipe that could be elevated to match the quality of everything else we had. I also want to give a special thank-you to our server, Michael. He was friendly, attentive, and genuinely helped make our evening enjoyable. Great service always makes a difference, and he did an excellent job. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back. If you've been hesitant because of the overall rating, I'd encourage you to give Martin's a try. Based on our experience, it's well worth visiting.

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    Excellent excellent excellent. That is what I'd say. Was in the area around dinner time and thought…read moreI was getting a small strip restaurant but instead found top notch service and great food. Ambiance outside is horrible but inside very nice and authentic looking. Food was cooked fresh and great wine selection. Will be back again to try other dishes

    It is a pretty restaurant and the service is pleasant and efficient. Unfortunately the food just…read moreisn't very good. For starters we had the stuffed zucchini blossom appetizer and the bruschetta from the menu. The zucchini blossom was literally fried to a crisp and had no filling to speak of. It was so obviously a problem yet they brought it out anyway. I was a guest for this dinner and not paying so I did not say anything to be polite to the host who picked this restaurant. The bruschetta was so incredibly pedestrian a toddler could have made it. It included Lindsey type canned olives with the chopped tomatoes and no good olive oil or even fresh garlic detected. Main dishes were not much better. I had the seafood risotto and it was literally rice with a creamy tomato vodka sauce poured over it and baked with a very meager portion of mussels, clams, shrimp, and a single bite size piece of salmon thrown in. This was $33. Their prices are upscale but their food is food court quality. I wish I was exaggerating because it is a cute inside and they were very nice, but I go out for good food above all. Don't go here if that matters to you. Perhaps the owner can invest some effort in the kitchen to fix it. Front of the house was good.

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    4.5
    (54 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    This was hands down the best chicken parm I've had in the area (and that's saying something because…read moremy friend's homemade is hard to beat). It was our first time here and they were absolutely slammed... for good reason. The food was fresh, hot, and packed with flavor. The sauce tasted homemade, the chicken was perfectly breaded and tender, and the portion size was generous. The garlic knots were incredible -- soft, buttery, and full of garlic. I didn't even get a picture because we dug in immediately. That should tell you everything. Even with how busy they were, the service was still great. Michelle was kind, attentive, and handled the rush with such a positive attitude. It's in a prime location near the hotels and right off 19, so I can see why they stay busy. Taking over the old Green Market spot was a smart move. The atmosphere felt welcoming and clean. 10/10 recommend. My husband and I will absolutely be back. If you're craving real-deal Italian comfort food, this is your spot.

    So far so good! I just found out about this place so I gave it a try. So far, I only had the…read moreItaliano sandwich. It was very good but I was a little disappointed that it didn't come on an Italian sub bread, as pictured in the online menu. I'll have to ask if that is an available option next time. The owners are from Naples and the quality from what I saw was way higher than I expected for a restaurant situated right next to a hotel, but it is definitely worth giving it a try. I can't wait to try some of the entrees, the calzone, pizza and Stromboli. I will definitely be back! Quick update. I just called them and unfortunately, their sandwiches are only available on foccacia bread.....no Italian sub bread.

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