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    Paul's Kitchen

    4.0 (66 reviews)
    InexpensiveNew American
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Famous sirloin steak, very delicious and soft
    Chingolo C.

    Had lunch here and the famous steak sirloin was soft delicious and flavorful, mashed potato was delicious too , good service and very reasonable price , don't expect luxurious restaurant, but you will be grateful and happy after eating here

    Barbara S.

    We like to stop at Paul's Kitchen when we travel through Wauchula. It's got lots of fried food but also a few grilled items, too. Not a fancy place, in fact a little on the old Florida funky side but for those of you who like a little of that you might want to try it. Today they had lots of specials at reasonable cost especially given the portion sizes. I ordered grilled chicken and shrimp, yellow rice and green beans. All good, but they really believe in butter. Not necessarily a bad thing, just be forewarned. My husband had chicken parmigiana on a bed (king size bed!) Of spaghetti and got enough to feed 3 people. He said it was very good. Note, the chicken was not typical; it was crispy fried chicken cutlet, but tasty. And on another trip I ordered sweet potato fries. They had some kind of flour coating on them. So I've learned to ask questions before I assume things here. The best part is enjoying the feel of a local non-chain restaurant where most of the guests seem to know each other. Oh, and for you sweet tea drinkers, they have the real thing.

    Potatoes, rice and corn added to each meal you order.
    Jay W.

    We've visited lots of small diners as we've traveled around the USA. They're much more fun than chain restaurants and you never know what to expect. Paul's Kitchen is off the main drag. It's what used to be a house. There's a private lot off the side and a sign in front. We parked in the back of the lot figuring we'd leave via the alley in the back. Well, be careful of that. The potholes are huge and I do mean HUGE down that alley and there are lots of those deep potholes. There were four of us for dinner. We sat for a while before we were asked about drinks. Servers weren't particularly friendly. Normally your small diners have the friendliest of servers so we were a little surprised at the cool personalities. Other than a long wait for our drink order to be taken and no offer of refills, service was okay. At our table there were orders for catfish and shrimp and also for their philly cheesesteak sandwiches. The meals came with soup, salad, potato, rice, corn and your main entree. It was quite a feast. Soup was pretty bland and salad was nothing special. However, catfish and shrimp were very good. Daily specials were handwritten and added to the menu. Unlike other small local diners, this one did accept credit and debit cards.

    Stuffed fish-yum
    Ruth H.

    Found this little place and wasn't sure what to expect. Make sure you are VERY hungry because they give you alot of food. The stuffed fish was awesome and it comes with 3 sides as well as soup & salad for less than $10. I didn't read the reviews until after i ordered and i wish i had tried their fried green tomatoes, guess I'll have to come back and try them next time;)

    Breakfast Menu!
    Stephanie A.

    My boyfriend and I recently dined at Paul's Kitchen. We were in town for a friend's wedding and were looking for a local spot to eat! We found this place and it had solid reviews so we decided to check it out. We walked up and the reviews weren't kidding, it does look like a house! We actually missed it and had to turn around haha we walked inside and the decor is kind of a mish-mosh of items, but I kind of loved it to be honest. It's definitely a casual location and seems to have its regulars that all the servers knew. The waitress recommended me an item, I honestly had to pick at it. It was so heavyyyyyy. I think it was called the farmers skillet. It had gravy and gravy and more gravy. The eggs were good, but I really couldn't eat too much of it. I also never received the biscuit! I was really looking for it as a way to break up the heaviness and the waitress never stopped by during our meal for me to ask. Overall, it was a small thing but I think it would've made the meal better for me. The coffee was actually really good in my opinion! The waitress was nice, but halfway through someone else started serving us so that also got kind of confusing haha my boyfriend actually really liked his meal which is why I'm ultimately giving this location 3 stars. All in all, I wish I had ordered something different so maybe I would've liked this place more. There aren't a lot of options in this town so I would recommend this location, but feel free to look around as well!

    a restaurant with red tables and black chairs

    My husband said it was the best club sandwich he ever had. Potato soup was real good. My Philly steak was real roast beef!! Real nice servers and the place was very clean.

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    11 years ago

    Tons of food for a fair price. Was really good, Not gourmet but fresh, beans, real mashed potatoes and all good.

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    9 years ago

    The food is terrible and the service was worse... two stars only because the soup was magnificent.

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    10 years ago

    We enjoy going to Paul's. Biggest and best chicken sandwich you'll find. Some of the best soup also, which comes with all meals.

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    10 years ago

    Amazing! Home-cooked food that is truly delicious. Great service great atmosphere so happy I stopped at Pauls.

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    Country kitchen favorite of the locals, good for breakfast. Get the special and come hungry; portions are HUGE.

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    Always a good place to eat here. Nice portion sizes and quite affordable prices. Service is always friendly.

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    food is wonderful!!!..staff is very friendly.....yum!!!...never had a meal there that wasn't yummie.....

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    Well, I was a little hesitant to try this place because their Yelp rating is only 3.5 stars. But,…read moreI'm glad that I did try it, yesterday. The service was friendly and prompt. Most plates were like less than $10 and usually came with two sides and bread. I had their hamburger steak meal. The meat was cooked perfectly. I asked for (medium rare). The mashed potatoes were really-really good (not Instant)! All for ten dollars. BTW, you may read in the reviews that they only take cash. That was true until about six months ago. Now they do take credit cards with and 3% service charge. I'm only visiting in Wauchula for a little while, but God Willing I'll be back before leaving town.

    Teeny tiny Wauchula is a beautiful city with about 5000 folks. It is rural, agricultural Central…read moreFlorida at its best! It has several privately owned restaurants that are solid, and this is one of them. I love a good breakfast so off I went! Arriving- These fine folks are on the outskirts of the city on Route 17 South. They are super easy to find. Depending on which way you come in, you'll be driving by citrus groves, cucumber fields and cattle ranches. If you're really lucky, you might see a bear! They are in a dilapidated plaza with no presence at all, but parking is plentiful and easy. Pro Tip- Route 17 might freak you out a little. It's a divided highway but it's divided by 1000 feet of homes and businesses! Often you can't see the other lanes! Atmosphere- There is none. It's an old building with old fixtures and furniture. There are many booths with hard, uncomfortable wooden seats with no padding. Can you say, "Butt ache!" Pro Tip- CASH ONLY so come prepared! Customer Service- Excellent! My server had worked there for 8 years and was a pro and it showed! Food- Stand southern, American menu with no surprises. I ordered a Ham & Cheese Omelet with potatoes plus coffee. It cost me $12.80 pre-tip. The coffee was hot and good. The potatoes were piping hot and not greasy. The omelet had plenty of fillings, but they were all packed in the middle with empty ends and that annoys me a little. However, it was very good, and the overall breakfast was solid. This is a hard one to rate for me. It probably should be 3.5. There are plenty of places nearby with a better atmosphere and equally solid food. I'm going with four stars because of the stellar service. Just remember to bring a pillow for your butt!

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    Old with uncomfortable seats but everything spotless!
    Old with uncomfortable seats but everything spotless!
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    One hot cake with sausage and one sunny side up egg
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    First things first, the view is absolutely spectacular. Vast oceanfront and beach/dock view right…read morenext to our table, and the sunset was exceedingly beautiful today. Service was pretty good, our server was very friendly and helpful, but they seemed to be pretty busy so he didn't come around too much (which we also appreciated, as it was just enough space and attention). Food was better than I expected! All of the dishes were well-cooked and flavorful, the drinks (mango margarita) were a bit strong but loved, and nothing was too salty or too bland. We started with a dozen oysters which were very fresh and slightly chewy (different from northern oysters that I usually have), then had the cod, crab cakes, and snapper, all with well-paired sauces and great sides (the snapper was slightly overcooked). Everyone got complimentary sunset shots as the sun was dipping towards the horizon, and we finished off with a giant slice of key lime pie (that we couldn't quite fit in so we took back because it was too good to waste). Overall good experience and will definitely be back to try more!

    We were in town for the weekend and we heard that the oysters at Sunset grill were really good, so…read morewe had to check it out. It was only three of us but we wanted to try it all. The raw oysters were great and the baked oysters almost as good. We enjoyed the clam chowder, the grouper oscar style and the cajun pasta. The lobster grilled cheese was good. The cod was just alright, the snapper wasn't our favorite. Both the cod and snapper were overcooked. We didn't the sides cause it was just ok. The cocktails weren't the best. But the service was great, we were the only ones that sat inside because of the love bugs. But the inside was a bit old and the bathroom wasn't the cleanest. We're just glad we got us some good oysters.

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    Outdoor seating with the best view in Tampa Bay!
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