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. )

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.

I received maybe $3 worth of actual food for $17. I ordered the chicken lettuce wraps. There was…read morenot even 4 oz of grilled chicken and maybe .50 worth of cucumber, red pepper, radish, etc. Crab Rangoon the size of a quarter. All 6 of our party left incredibly hungry. The little food we did receive for the very high cost was tasty. Service outstanding. Quality very good, but it's pretty much a 600% mark up. Not looking for a buffet, just not used to spending so much for so very little.

I tried their Pad Thai today, for the first time. AMAZING! I didn't realize they had a lunch…read morespecial. Perfect price & portion! I have some leftover for a snack or to give to my husband as a torturously small taste. I HIGHLY recommend! I've tried a few of their apps or sides few and far between over time & was never disappointed. I'm so glad I got brave enough (I'm not very familiar with Thai spices) & hungry enough to try more! She was very kind and helped me decide which heat level to choose. I picked medium. It has a kick! Not spicy enough to over power the other flavors, but still spicier than expected for medium. It was perfect

Had an amazing lunch! Beef Pad Thai and crab Rangoon. Fresh, well seasoned, plentiful amount…read more Can't wait to get back!!

I've been meaning to try this place since it opened and decided to check it out for my birthday…read moredinner this year. Four of us went and we all enjoyed it. Our waitress was incredible, very knowledgeable and patient with my families questions about the menu. She made the experience that much better! Food wise we had: -seaweed salad (standard but yummy, 7/10) -spicy cucumber salad (a table favorite, 9/10) -potstickers (another favorite, my niece is ready to return for these alone! 10/10) -chicken clay pot with rice (really good, but I wish there was some veg in there or something? Kind of one note, but still tasty. 7/10) -short rib clay pot (I didn't try this but my sister enjoyed it, 7/10) -Panang curry (a go to favorite, my niece is very happy to have another place in town to get it! She gave it a 10/10, I give it an 8. It was a little fishy for me and I prefer more liquid.) -eggplant in garlic sauce (this was a mixed reaction. My mom ordered it upon the waitresses advice that it wasn't too spicy but it actually ended up being too spicy for her to eat. I enjoyed it a lot though the texture of the eggplant was perfect and the flavors were very well balanced although it was the spiciest thing we had.8/10) -creme brulee milk tea with tapioca (I love boba but this was kind of boring.6/10) -cotton candy milk tea with rainbow jelly (14/10, the best I've ever had I think. We will come back for this again and again.!) Overall it was a really great experience and the pricing was quite reasonable, we got all that plus a couple sodas for $108 before the tip. The atmosphere is good, well lit, roomy booths, very clean and we liked the music.

Easy parking, cool vibes, great service, and I would say I don't doubt that Xian Noodle Place is…read moreone of the best if not the best Chinese spot in Pensacola. However, in writing this review, I have to compare to spots I've ranked with however many stars, which includes different spots around the country, and when compared to the rest of the field, the ballgame's a bit different. First off, I'm grateful Pensacola has Xian Noodle Place. There clearly aren't that many options here when it comes to authentic Chinese food (I was trying hard to find a place when I landed at the airport). When I walked in, the service was friendly and seating was immediate. There is a bar area and there is a large seating area. Trendy remixes of Chinese pop hits from years past were being played. This all is super cool. As people know from my past reviews, beef noodle soup is a big factor in my judging. And I saw beef noodle soup options on the menu here and asked about them, because I want to make sure I'm getting what I'm wanting here. I'll give credit to the server - she was completely honest that the flavoring of the beef noodle soup wasn't the hearty richly-seasoned version known in Taiwanese circles. So I ordered the roast duck noodle soup and soup dumplings instead. The roast duck noodle soup is absolutely solid. It does the trick. The broth is a basic chicken broth, noodles are fine, and the duck is plentiful, as one would expect. Good garnish, it's tasty and does the trick. The soup dumplings, I would say, are perhaps not what you would get at an establishment that makes their own. Again, it's tasty and does the trick, but likely about the same as if you went to your local Chinese supermarket and bought the soup dumplings from the frozen section and then prepped it at home. Total price after taxes and standard tip? Over $30. One person, one normally-sized bowl of duck soup noodles and five soup dumplings with sauce. I know Miami is extremely pricey for food, so perhaps this is a Florida thing, but $30 is a bit exorbitant for food that does the trick but isn't quite spectacular. Again, I'm sure there are other options here that are tasty, but considering the different factors, when comparing to others in the game beyond Pensacola, the bottom line is I'd say Xian Noodle Place is solid but not spectacular, and also fairly pricey for the level of food served.

My 8-year-old son chose pho for his birthday lunch. I said okay, you get to pick the place. This…read moreis the place he picked mostly because they have awesome milk teas. The restaurant is nice, but it kind of has an identity crisis of sorts. It was certainly some American type restaurant in the past, and you can still see it. You can also however see the Asian flair. Most importantly, it's clean and comfortable. Personally, I think their pho beef broth is delicious. The milk teas are, too. What kind of keeps me from rating this place with five stars is the pricing. It cost more than $100 for four bowls of pho and three milk teas. No starters, no desserts, just pho and drinks. Will we be back? I'm not sure, but I imagine we will.

Pho Pensacola is easily one of the best Vietnamese option around, and we love coming back to this…read morewonderful family-run restaurant! The staff always welcomes you with happy, warm service. The food is consistently good--the Cơm Đặc Biệt is packed with flavor, the Bún Bò Huế has a rich broth with just the right kick, and if you ever catch them when their Vietnamese crawfish is in season, it is an absolute must-try! Crawfish or not, everything on the menu hits the mark, making it a go-to spot in Pensacola that we'll keep returning to again and again.

I frequently enjoy coming to this place …read more I always make sure to get my mango fresh tea &' mango boba ! I will get the pork spring rolls and the peanut sauce is a must , it's delicious And I get the pork Vermicelli as my meal and it's always amazing , has the best flavor .. all three of these items do The service is always good as well &' always a nice quiet/quaint place to enjoy a delicious meal. Did I mention they have the robot server &' busser which is fun to watch move around the restaurant.

Stopped by after a college tour and got chicken pho for our group of five. We were seated quickly,…read morethe service was fast, and our food was delivered by the cutest robot! The restaurant was clean and cutely decorated. A great stop for anyone.

Location location location…read more This is a food truck with covered outdoor seating. Ordered the grilled pork sandwich which is basically a banh mi. Flavor was really good, but the bread was not crispy. The pork is very fatty, but full of flavor. This place is expensive, but you're paying for the pleasure of dining on Palafox. Double the price of what it would cost you at Saigon Market.

Great pho! Really hit the spot on a rainy day. Parking was easy during the lunch hour and there…read morewere plenty of tables available. We got pho and some egg rolls and both didn't disappoint. The service was super quick and our server was friendly. I look forward to coming back next time I'm visiting.

Outside of the restaurant looks a little rundown but decides to go in. The inside does look a…read morelittle older but there was a good amount of people eating so we took it as a good sign. We were sat in the party room since we had a large group. It took us a bit to get settled so I appreciated that the waiter was patient with us. Some of us did the $30 all you can eat and honestly when sushi places offer that I take advantage of it. Overall it's a good deal but the sashimi cuts are so small! Like 5 pieces would be an equivalent of two full size ones. The fried rice was hard and lacked flavor. The sushi wasn't bad either. Nothing really stood out but would probably go back

Everything was Great . From the time we arrived to eat , til' the time we left! The service , the…read moreFood & everything was Great ! I will Go Back ! Thanks

A hidden gem of a find just outside downtown. Dharma Blue is also a regularly visited spot for the…read morelocals. My favorite thing about Pensacola is the readily available fresh seafood. I'm in heaven every time I'm here. Please note you have to call to make reservations. We booked a late reservation out on the front patio. The neighborhood is quite charming. I enjoyed one of the signature cocktails and watched the world go by. The wine and cocktail list are well curated pairing well with a sushi date or the seafood menu. Thomas was our server for the evening. He was professional and friendly. He made excellent suggestions which made for an enjoyable experience. Dharma offers an extensive sushi menu. They have the standard fare along with some specialty rolls. The standard sushi appetizers including miso soup and edamame, along with ginger salad and seaweed salad. The appetizer list is an eclectic mix of delicious dishes. We opted for the pork belly and this was quite possibly the most interesting interpretation I've ever had. Rich tender pork belly served in a ginger coconut sauce. It was absolutely delicious. For mains the catch of the day was Cobia. This was my first time eating this particular fish. I went with the semolina crusted with basmati rice and creamed spinach. The fish was meaty, flaky, and tender. The rice had an essence of coconut and the spinach was perfectly cooked. The cheeseburger was also very good. A thick juicy patty on a hearty brioche bun. The meal was lovely, the service warm and hospitable, and the ambiance was relaxing. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect summer evening.

Wonderful restaurant in a nice part of Pensacola, highly recommend. The sushi was all very high…read morequality, though we did not try the other dinner menu. Highly recommend the key lime pie for dessert. I will say the service was a little slow, I chalk this up to how busy the restaurant is during dinner time. Our waitress was very polite and attentive when she did make her rounds

I have been coming to IHeartBento for a long time…read more I always enjoy there sushi rolls (Argo Roll &' G Dragon Roll) the two rolls with steak are really good. I also enjoy getting a fresh tea, I keep it simple with the Mango fresh tea &' Mango popping boba. I've also tried their Bento Boxes &' it's so much food and delicious as well, can't go wrong with that option. The owner is always so nice &' the people at the counter have a great attitude.

Was in Pensacola for a soccer tournament and my son wanted Asian food. This place was nearby and…read moreeasy to find. Cute restaurant with very attentive service. The menu has a lot of options, from sushi to bento to poke. The food came out quickly, was delicious, and was prepared beautifully. They have teas, smoothies, and Vietnamese coffee as well. This is an underrated gem, so give them a try!