Great Southern breakfast roadhouse: rustic barn board and old signs and other kitcsh everywhere. Friendly, "y"all" service and quick. Just had bfast and everything was really good. Chicken fried steak came covering half the plate along with 2 eggs, cheesy grits and a huge biscuit. Good coffee and fresh oj, a perfect first meal. read more

Great breakfast menu. Everyone at my table received eggs cooked perfectly as ordered. I chose grits from the sides offering of potatoes, grits, fresh fruit, or baked apples. Enjoyed the grits! Service efficient and decor cabin comfortable. Only downside: wifi not available to customers, so I had to wait to post this review! So leave your smart phones home or in the car. read more

Red's is a quirky kind of place...in a good way. Let's say it has a lot of character and rustic charm. The service and food are second to none, and the portion sizes are huge, so bring a big appetite. On the downside the place looks a little dirty. Don't confuse dirty with the eclectic collection of farm tools, license plates and old signs when gas was .42c. I am talking dirt/dust here. I was sat at the bar the other day when a piece of dust fell on the seat next to me, so I looked up and the license plates above my head were covered in dust. This got me looking in other areas and the place could really do with a well needed spring cleaning. Maybe on a Monday when they are closed. This said it is a cool place to relax and enjoy a great meal at any time of the day. The staff, as I said earlier, really go overboard to make your visit very enjoyable. The staple of any good restaurant/diner is good coffee, and they don't fall short here either...great coffee! I would gladly give 5 stars if the staff would put a little effort in cleaning a little. read more

We got lucky and was able to walk right in and be seated immediately on a Sunday. This is my second time here.The first was a few years ago and it left a great impression then.Well it hasen't changed just got more popular. The down home , rustic , kitschy ambience is just perfect for this area of Florida.Laid back and lovin' it ! The portions are large and home cooked. The waitress was friendly and very competent.Everyone there seemed to be enjoying the experience from the golden age couple with the '32 Coupe to the bikers on Harleys and the many families with young children. Reds is definitely on my list to visit the next time I'm in the area. read more

We'll I'm a big eater and when I can not finish everything on the plate you know REDS did it right. Just get there early.

Best breakfasts in Citrus County. Worth the drive and the wait but call ahead and save yourself valuable time, especially on the weekends.

Went there a long time ago and after seeing these pictures started reminiscing about the experience! Great food & great service! A little pricey for the menu items, but worth it because the portions are big and cooked pretty much to perfection. read more

This place is the absolute BEST hands down for breakfast. Red the owner is a nice guy too. Bacon n cheddar omelet. ..awesome. Biscuits n sausage gravy...yum. read more

I visit Red's every time I visit family in Ocala. The food is awesome! Huge portions. Everything is very good and the service is great!

The best Rueben in the entire world!! Every meal could easily be split into two. So good and French toast tasted like Cinnabon.

Outstanding food. Service is outstanding . You have to try one of their Pies and maybe take one home. You will never regret eating here. More food then you can eat. Closes at 2pm . Try there Delmonico's steak. read more

I've never had chicken fried steak before, nor sausage gravy. I saw some reviews on Ocala Word of Mouth. I took a chance. And MAN!!! Was it delicious! Not greasy, not overly salty and full of flavor! Not a fatty piece of meat. Honestly....delish! My Mother-in-Law wasn't too happy with the pastrami sandwich she ate. But, I can't really comment on that since I didn't eat it. The service was great! Friendly and knowledgable. Definitely would eat here again... read more

We noticed this place had a parking lot full of cars every time we drove by, so we knew it had to be good and it was. We had to wait what seemed like longer than the 35 minutes they quoted us, but there was plenty of places to sit outside while we waited so that was fine. The waitress was friendly and efficient- we never felt neglected but we weren't smothered either. The food was great. 2 guys at my table got pancakes and couldn't stop raving about them. The biscuits were perfect, and the gravy, according to my gravy-expert sister-in-law was very good. We got way more food than we could eat so come hungry! read more

My husband and I saw good reviews online for Red's and decided to go while we were in the area visiting family. The restaurant was great! Quite busy on the Saturday we were there, we sat at the bar to avoid waiting for a table. The casual atmosphere was great and so was the food. Big portions for a very reasonable price. We tried to go back on Monday but it was closed! Overall great place and we plan to go back when in the area! read more

We love love love reds such a country atmosphere servers r awesome and the food is sooooo good and a good bit for ur money, the owner is super nice also. Love when they have the banjo players out side playing that is such a treat. read more

Outstanding food quality, absolutely delicious. The food costs a bit more, but it's definitely worth it especially because of the portions. Prepare to bring some home to enjoy later! Perfect family restaurant. Nice country decor inside, awesome garden and pond to walk around and sit by outside while you're waiting with a little bridge that goes over the water. Every time we drive by Red's is packed, but the service is fast nonetheless. Better get up early to get a table! Absolutely worth the visit. read more

Love the food, they REALLY need to dust fans, ceilings and antiques, kinda spoiled the meal.

Great omelets. Good service. Rustic atmosphere. Very popular breakfast place.

Food was blah waitress was lapse I don't see all the fuss as place is packed all the time but then again there is no other place around to eat at so that might explain that I personally don't recommend read more

Heard so much about this place so we decided to venture out there for brunch. We must of had great timing b/c we didn't have to wait to be seated and it was the weekend. We ordered the eggs benedict and country fried steak. Eggs benedict was delish, the potatoes that came with it was also very good and flavorful. The country fried steak was a little soggier than we would like (mental note: ask for gravy on the side next time) and it was a bit bland. The grits were bland too and needed some livening up. Portions are huge so go there hungry, willing to share or wanting to take left overs home. Casual and the decor is definitely country comfort. Service is quick and fast. Family friendly and the price is affordable. Definitely a local style dive and has that friendly vibe. I could see bringing out of town guests visiting here for breakfast or brunch for a local feel. IMHO, it's better than Granny's in Crystal River both foodwise & decor for a local restaurant dive. read more

Today we had breakfast at Red's. It was awful. Coffee was bad, food was warm at best. Tasted like it was sitting around for awhile and was greasy. Service was mediocre. OVER PRICED. read more

The food was good, but nothing special. The service was fast and friendly. We didn't like that at 7am, it's dark and gloomy inside. I'd probably go back if I lived closer, but not worth the 20 minute drive when I have just as good (actually better because my crispy bacon was slightly burned, and my eggs were cold) and less expensive close to home. Give it a try if you wanna because the restaurant was pretty full when I left at 8am. read more

Excellent all around!!! Food, service and ambience are great. I will make this one of my preferred places!

"Rain or shine, there's always a line", an old saying, applies to this breakfast/lunch diner. Great food, big portions, good service and reasonable prices -no wonder it is always crowded - especially on the weekends. From the eggs and biscuits and gravy to the burgers, it is hard to stay on a strict diet while eating here! Worth the wait. read more

Great food, friendly and attentive waiters that go above and beyond, and a nice comfortable atmosphere. We are frequent visitors.

Loved it. Great food, although had to wait a bit for a table. The place was packed! Other than that had a good overall dining experience.

Never had a bad meal here. Food is always as described and bigger than expected. It's so good that it may be hard to get a seat during peak hours. We always go strategically to avoid the rush. read more

Great food, especially breakfast. Best biscuits & gravy I've had since we moved here from Durango, CO. How about posting your recipe for the biscuits? read more

this is absolutely my favorite place to eat the owner is one of nicest people you will ever meet.Our favorite waitress Monday yes that's her name is a fantastic server.All the other waitress are fantastic also we just have our fav one.I have no complaints about Reds except one I wish they were closer to my home.Love to eat here one of the best restaurants in America and we have eaten here for 3 years try their biscuits best I've ever had and don't forget the gravy.To bad they aren't open for dinner cause you will never go away hungry here almost forgot want a great bacon burger they have it, not only do you get great fries but some of the best fresh fruit.While you are there enjoy his beautiful pond with fish out front. read more