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    Paradise Restaurant

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

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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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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    4.6
    (194 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Decided to check this spot out for dinner on a random evening and we were blown away!…read more Seat yourself, and service was so wonderful! Our server was attentive and provided great menu recommendations. We decided on the two meat plate to try a few things. The salmon and wings were amazing and all the sides we tried were warm and comforting. Will definitely be back!

    Enjoyed a Thursday happy hour at Brinehouse in Safety Harbor. The service was excellent. Our server…read moresat us quickly, checked in often, kept our drinks refilled, and the food came out SO quickly. Another staff member (manager perhaps?) stopped by to check in on us too. We took full advantage of the $5 happy hour menu and ordered the happy hr sliders, wings, and fried green tomatoes, along with a couple menu items. The Ahi Tuna Flatbread was light, fresh, and packed with flavor. It was topped with spicy chili aioli, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, and pickled peppers on warm grilled flatbread. Would order this again. The Ultimate Brussel was a nice standout. Crispy brussel sprout halves tossed in a white balsamic vinaigrette with pork belly "croutons," thin slivers of Granny Smith apple, and creamy Gorgonzola crumbles. Every bite had the perfect balance of sweet, savory, tangy, and crunchy. My fork had a mind of its own and kept going back for more. Easy street parking, tons of TVs, one TV had trivia playing which you can join by downloading an app. We were choosing between a few spots, but Brinehouse's Thursday Beer, Bourbon & BBQ & also a Happy Hour (3-6 p.m.) with $5 bites made the choice easy (for me!). My Golden Hour Lychee White Sangria was refreshing and the perfect happy hour drink for a sweltering July afternoon In the end, our group of 5 were happy with our choice & would happily recommend it.

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    Olimpia Chop Salad (minus meat)
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    Water Oak Grill

    4.0
    (295 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    We came for happy hour for my mom's birthday lunch and we are so glad we did! We shared the happy…read morehour menu and everything was delicious. Pictured here were the sliders, ceviche, and pork bun. Not pictured was the brisket fries and the brisket goat cheese that were delicious ! We really enjoyed the food and service!

    We went there on a Monday for lunch. Despite it being a bit cold, we sat outside to accommodate our…read moretoddler and stroller. The restaurant was half-empty, yet our hot food arrived without utensils. The server promised to grab them right away, but 10 minutes later, I had to go inside and track them down myself. By the time we could actually eat, our food was cold. I also ordered a second beer that didn't arrive until I was almost finished eating. The food was average, and everything was overpriced. Gigglewaters down the street is way better. UPDATE: We decided to give them a second chance on a Sunday and sat inside. Big mistake. The salmon was, by far, the worst salmon I have ever had in my entire life. To top it off, the checkout process makes the place feel like a fast-food slop joint. They tack on a $3.39 card processing fee and completely rush you out. The server interrupted our conversation, handed over a portable machine, and said, "I'll wait right here for your card." They practically breathe down your neck while the screen prompts you for an 18%+ tip for terrible service. We won't be giving this place a third chance. Main Street is full of much better options!

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    Eggs Up Grill -Clearwater

    4.3
    (63 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    we originally went here soon after they opened and had an absolutely ridiculously bad time and left…read morea review for them. To be fair, we were told by the manager to call, give them another chance to make it right etc. However, we didn't call and only gave them a second chance this morning with friends. The reason I didn't call to "make it right" was I want the experience I have at a restaurant to be organic, and not get special or specialized treatment because we made a complaint. Now, on to our adventure today. We (a party of 4) arrived around 1020ish and were seated pretty quickly. The restaurant was pretty full, which was expected as it was a Sunday morning. The lady who seated us (not our waitress...tall with long dark hair) was very friendly, chatty, and funny. We appreciated her service. Our waitress was quite inattentive. We each got a cup of coffee, along with waters, iced tea, etc. Once we got our drinks and the orders were placed, we didn't see the waitress again until after the food was delivered (i.e., a very, very long time). The tall dark-haired lady finally came around and refilled our coffee/tea/water after they had all sat empty for 10+ minutes. The wait for the food was so, so, so long. We waited close to 45+ minutes for our food (nothing special, nothing fancy, straight up off the menu, no changes or alterations). This has not improved since the last time we were there and it is just baffling to me that it takes so long to get food out. The biscuits and gravy were enjoyed enjoyed, however 2 of the 4 biscuits were so hard she could not cut them with the fork, and with very very great difficulty with the knife. The tops of the biscuits were soft and pillowy but the bottom were pucks. This time the eggs seemed to have been cooked properly My husband was not happy with the omelette he got, and they took that off the bill without us asking. She did mention that she could have another order put in for him but (and these are her words), "It would take about 15 hours for you to get your new plate of food." We declined a new order and thanked her for taking it off the check. I got a sandwich and it was fine, nothing special but also not awful. Our other friend got a full breakfast platter which he enjoyed. He said the pancakes were very fluffy. So, in this updated review, I have increased the stars for the food because it wasn't *as* awful as last time, but still problematic. The worst thing, which was an issue with our first visit, is the wait time for food. It is just too. dang. long. I look at a place like Lennys, where we would have been in, seated and eating by the time we got our first coffee refill (also much too long in a breakfast place.....just....have coffee ready??). We did note when we walked in there were only 3 servers for the dining room --- perhaps they were short staffed which is why we only saw our server 4 times --- once for drinks, once to take food orders, and once to check on food, and once to drop the check. It was the lady who seated us who had a great rapport with the table, who was cheerful and friendly who can take credit for the two stars in ambience. In the end, we gave them another shot. No one at the table was impressed. The kitchen is woefully slow. The service was inattentive. we will not be coming back.

    Went here for breakfast on a Thursday morning. Not crowded at all, quick attentive, pleasant…read moreservice. Plenty of menu options. Clean place. Had the 'Classic' which is two eggs, toast, bacon or sausage, and home fries. Was just what I was looking for and I'll be happy to visit again, next time I'm in Tampa.

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    Eggs Up Grill -Clearwater
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    Little Gyro Restaurant

    4.9
    (47 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    Little Gyro is moi fave Greek restaurant…read more The owner spent 28 years in France & is a fabulous French Chef & chocolatier. He makes his own Dubai Chocolates. They are so deliciously fabulous OuiOui. He makes a small square one & a large size heart shaped one. We adore the Heart shaped ones. We adore him, we just completely adore Little Gyro. We "heart you" Little Gyro OuiOui. All of his dishes are fabulous, have a french inspired twist. He even plays all French music in the cafe, which I adore & brews freshly made ice tea, which is also fabulous OuiOui. His Gyro is not your typical Gyro. It has the most fabulous lemony yogurt sauce that he makes himself. It's 2.Die.4! He even puts little chopped up pieces of pepperchini peppers on them, again, which I adore OuiOui. It's my most favorite Gyro on the planet. But that's not all he makes that is moi most favorite on the planet. His Greek Philly cheesesteak is also moi most favorite on the planet. I'm not sure why he calls it a Greek Philly, it should be called a French Philly cheesesteak. It's completely divine on the softest French roll. A MUST ORDER OuiOui. All my photos were on my old phone that blew up. I am just catching up loading lots mores. Lots & lots mores from Little Gyro. Added to moi lists of fave restaurants in the Tampa & St. Petersburg area. La vie en rose baby. OuiOui. Highest Recommendations.

    Stopped by after a Blue Jays game and couldn't be happier that we did. The gyros were very…read moregenerously sized and full of flavor. We had five full and happy stomachs when we left! The owner was so friendly and polite. We will definitely stop here again :)

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    He makes 2 different sauces. Tzatziki & creamy garlic. Both amazeballs, however, creamy garlic I dream about A MUST ORDER OuiOui :)...
    He makes 2 different sauces. Tzatziki & creamy garlic. Both amazeballs, however, creamy garlic I dream about A MUST ORDER OuiOui :)...
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    Fresh brewed unsweetened iced tea with fresh lemon. Excellent. Winners circle OuiOui.

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