I have never been in love with an ice cube, but here I am still dreaming about the clean subtle taste of my martini. Such a smart way to chill a drink without watering it down. Bonus points for the colours and addition to mint for flavor. Note on food: biscuits are lovely, chicken fried cauliflower is inspired. Pickles and sauces were sweet and disappointing (but nice of the to supply vinegar for the calamari) read more

Some dining experiences are transformative. Once in a while you go to a restaurant where the food, the service and the decor all line up to take your breath away and you know you'll always remember it. The Rose Villa Southern Table and Bar was not just the best place I visited on a recent stay in the Port Orange/Daytona area, it's one of the best places I've eaten period and all I did was lunch. We stopped in without reservations but they found space for us outside on the front porch. It was right after Christmas and I have rarely seen a restaurant do it better. Cotton in the trees and bushes to simulate snow, classic Holiday decor everywhere you looked. Every detail was amazing! Inside was like stepping into 19th century home that was elegant and regal. The only thing better than the atmosphere was the food. Our Pork Belly Bruschetta was elegantly presented and just melted in your mouth. Salty, sweet, robust, just incredible and a great recommendation from our waiter. My wife and I split the Shrimp Po Boy along with a Chicken sandwich and there were both just next level compared to anytime we've had these before. If you're in the area, if you're within an hour, if you want to do a day trip, build it around the Rose Villa Southern Table and Bar. I can't wait to try their dinner. and bring others to enjoy this truly top-notch dining experience. This is what dining out should be. I highly recommend you give them a try. read more

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To start, Patrick the server was the best server I've ever had. Funny, nice, kind, attentive, happy, and much more. I went with my mom and a family friend. We all got different items. I had the white bean sauté. Very yummy and filling. While my mom had the lobster mac and cheese. She wished the lobster was not just on top but in the sauce too. The style of the restaurant was very unique and antique without being gaudy. I loved seeing the outdoor holiday decor. Will for sure come back. read more

Took us too long to try this place. My new favorite restaurant in the Daytona/Ormond Beach area. Arrive just before 3 to learn their restaurant closes from 3-4pm, so my wife and I saddled up to the bar for some cocktails before an early dinner. Molly is my new favorite bartender holding down the fort in a deliciously cute bar area. The rest of the dining areas (and upstairs speakeasy) is a delight on the eyes as well. Though this isn't just my new favorite restaurant around because of Molly and the decor, but rather the food (of which we ordered far more items than we should) was delectable. Our served Cassandra as she kept our plates coming and coming throughout our meal. Will most certainly be back. read more

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As always, a great time here at Rose Villa! Nicky was my server and bartender this time. He was so awesome and personable. Recommendations were on point! We opted for the pork chop & grits and the shrimp & grits! Great combo! Cannot pass up the scallop and deviled egg app! Always a must. Thanks for always delivering an experience I look forward to when I come to the beach! read more

We love this place. The food is yummy, the service fantastic. Going tonight with friends as we saw they are all decorated! So it should be pretty! We came and totally enjoyed! Thank you Molly! read more

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Love the friendly service here and the excellent southern food here! The chef takes southern food up a notch! The fried chicken and mac & cheese are pure comfort food! The drinks are oh so good! Love that the building has lots of history and they have maintained that. read more

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Had a great experience here. Everything we ate was delicious. Such a great date place to go to. We had the green tomatoes with lobster. We had the three cheese grits. We had the pork belly and biscotti and we had the Villa Maria. Everything was fantastic. read more

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Rose Villa is a not to be missed staple in Ormond Beach! Our night meeting out of town friends was absolute perfection. Drinks at the bar started our experience... shout out to the bartender, Maddy! She made my wife and I our classic "French Martini" and my "Godfather" masterfully crafted. Then, onto dinner... our server, Lindsey, nailed it! This was not her first rodeo. Made us feel right at home. Paced out our meal, never made us feel rushed. Our dinners were top notch as customary, kudos to the chef and kitchen staff! The food was delicious. Thank you to Savannah, hostess. Another perfect dinner! We will see you again soon! read more

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I decided to take my colleagues here for an appreciation dinner of sorts. The service was stellar! Knowledgeable, friendly, gracious staff made my dining experience very memorable. I ordered a crab cake and it was tasty, although I might have preferred mine cooked more. I also ordered shrimp and grits. Again, it was tasty, but I wished the grits weren't drowning in the gravy. It was really too much gravy for my tastes. The antique dining room in this historic home was a unique environment in which to have dinner. Give this place a try! read more

Rose Villa Southern Table & Bar - Shrimp and grits - Southern Near Me - Ormond Beach, Florida

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The venue is beautiful as a well kept/restored Victorian home. Our large party was welcomed warmly and our waiter Wellington was quite charming. The cocktails were fun and delicious. The Deviled Eggs were as good as I had heard with the pepper relish an added flavor. The fried chicken portion was huge and those in our party that ordered that entrée were pleased. The Bouillabaisse was served warm and would have been much better if hot. It was ok and I would not order again if I returned. Unfortunately, while I do enjoy a slower pace between entrees, our wait between appetizer and main was excessively long. For predinner drinks and only 2 courses our time there stretched to around 2 1/2 hours with most of it waiting. Price for us (2) was $112 with tip for 2 drinks, an appetizer and 2 entrees. read more

i have dined at Rose Villa twice. First time was my birthday lunch and i tried the fried chicken with goat cheese grits. the grits were amazing and chicken was also very good. The chicken second time was again a luncheon date and I had the chicken pot pie which was extaordinary. besides the food being above average in quality and taste, the setting in an old victorian home was also special. which reminds me that I choose it for our dinner group and they raved about the setting and all enjoyed their meal. A special place in our small community. read more

My husband and I decided to finally try Rosa Villa for Christmas Eve. I made reservations several weeks ago, we arrived early but our table was ready for us which was on the front porch (I reserved outdoor dining). The restaurant was beautifully decorated and we were greeted by our server. We ordered a bottle of Cabernet as we checked out the menu. We heard how good their southern fried chicken was so of course we had to try. I ordered the fried chicken and waffles and my husband ordered the southern fried chicken which came with collard greens, mashed potatoes and gravy and he also ordered a side of Mac and cheese. Our food was delicious, the chicken crispy, juicy and the best flavor! My husband raved so much about the collard greens, he said best he's had. We definitely will be back! Perfect Christmas Eve dinner!! read more

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Wonderful food and all the service persons treat you like family. They also keep their employees so you get to know them like family. Rex, who plays music outside on weekends is delightful in his music and his welcoming all who enter. He is a wonderful musician! read more

From the hostess to our server who was amazing by the way. We had a party of 10 with two birthdays. Our server Daria made us feel very special and provided the best service we have had yet. The food was amazing as were the drinks. Thank you Daria for making our day very special. read more

We had been to Ormond Beach several times but never dreamed of the charm hiding behind this historical building. Since it's Christmas time, the building is done up like a gingerbread house. The house is decorated nicely all over including the outside porch front and back. We could not ask for a more beautiful day to enjoy sitting on the front porch with the sun warming us while we got to enjoy the various selections from their brunch menu. Lobster Fried green tomatoes. One of the best I have ever enjoyed , Mac and cheese. Creamy and delicious, Pork Belly Biscuits, comfort in a plate and goat cheese grits, like a warm blanket on a chilly day. Their drinks were also delicious and creative to match the season. The staff was very attentive, friendly and informative. Don't miss this gem on Granada Blvd. read more

We had two amazing meals on our recent vacation to the Daytona area and Rosa Villa was one of them. We visited on a weekday after the holidays for lunch and were surprised to only have tables available outside without a reservation. They were expecting a large party inside but we still had fantastic service. We sat on the beautifully decorated front porch and the weather was perfect. I started with a holiday special cocktail, it was very strong with most of the cinnamon flavor settled at the bottom. It was a good old fashioned but the holiday flavors with a bit overwhelmed. After that, every bite we had was fantastic. We ordered the belly and biscuits appetizer, do not miss this one! Cooked perfectly and combined with wonderful flavors of the tree fruit chutney along with the fluffy biscuits. Our main choices, the shrimp po'boy and the Charleston chicken were also delicious. I really loved my choice of their sweet slaw side as well. This Ormond Beach restaurant is not too far from Jacksonville and worth a drive! read more

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The food and service were both excellent. The history within the building was fascinating

Reservations for a family birthday celebration at one of our favorite restaurants Rose Villa made for a great celebration. After moving from the Midwest we discovered the fried chicken to be worthy of our regional roots of this regional specialty. Now accustomed to the mini waffles for our side, Rose Villa has become a destination favorite. Thank you server Shanon for an enjoyable birthday outing. read more

Rose Villa Southern Table & Bar - Blueberry Lemontini, Candied Bacon Old Fashioned, fried chicken with waffles, Lemon Raspberry cake. - Southern Near Me - Ormond Beach, Florida

I've had excellent experiences before with dinner, but lunch was disappointing. It was oddly quiet with no music. It was 50 minutes before any food came out, the fries were cold, and instead of honey butter with the waffles, we were accidentally given mayonnaise. Service was polite but tentative, I overhead that they were not understaffed, it was just "always like this." This restaurant is so cute, a historic building with a speakeasy bar and it was beautifully decorated for dinner. I'd give it another shot for dinner but not lunch. read more

As good of food, service, and ambience, as you will find anywhere in the state of Florida. Unbelievable drinks, southern food, and overall experience. Eat here! read more

This place is amazing! The food is very unique and good. Staff were very friendly and just overall a really cool place. Great spot for lunch and dinner! Also in a perfect location right downtown Ormond so you could walk around all the shops. read more

Rose Villa Southern Table & Bar - Outside - Southern Near Me - Ormond Beach, Florida

We've been there three times and everything was perfect. Can't wait to go back. Chicken pot pie was awesome. My favorite is the fried green tomatoes with lobster. If you like bourbon try the candied bacon bourbon cocktail. Outstanding! We had great service all three times. I felt like we were transferred into a speakeasy in Savannah or Charleston back in the 20s.My favorite restaurant now! read more

Again for an event going to rosevilla. This time for my birthday. Reservations made and a request to the absinthe room. This place is so nice. Started off with thier biscuits and shaved Brussel sprouts with a Ceasars dressing. Very good. Candyce even tried it and she liked it. Main course was jambalaya for and candyce had the filet mignon. So tender she was just needed her butter knife. Both cources were great. Dessert was lava cake because of my birthday. A very nice night all tge way around. read more

Food and drinks were delicious! The chicken and waffles were amazing! The biscuits were good too! Service was a little slow.

My boyfriend and I love this place especially at Christmas time. Last year we met there to see eachother for the first time after 23. Last night we went there again for dinner to celebrate our 1 year anniversary. The food is delicious. The ambiance is magical at Christmas time. They deck it out like a gingerbread house. The service is great and the staff is so nice. We love the fried green tomatoes. Have not had anything yet that wasn't good. They also have special holiday drinks. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Come check out this beautiful two story restaurant where the flavor and color both pop. You can choose from sitting outside, upstairs, at the bar or in the dinning room. The service was amazing and I got my food back rather quickly. My server continuously checked up on me and always had my drinks coming. Very friendly staff and over the food was great! I would come back again read more

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We went to Rose Villa for my birthday and had the loveliest dinner! The atmosphere is charming and cozy with a touch of vintage southern elegance--it really made the night feel special. We started with the soup flight, which was such a fun and flavorful way to begin. For our mains, we had the Rose Villa burger and the bourbon BBQ pork chop--both were absolutely delicious. You can tell the ingredients are high quality and everything was cooked just right. To top it off, there was live music--a man singing with the most beautiful voice, which added such a warm, personal touch to the whole experience. Service was also really good--friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from start to finish. Highly recommend for a date night or special occasion. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

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My wife and I first went to Rose Villa Restaurant in October to celebrate our wedding anniversary. It was a nice evening overall, but the bill was honestly shocking considering the food was pretty lackluster. Our server at the time did her best to make a difficult situation better, but I still felt bad because my wife didn't have the special evening she deserved. We decided to give it another try last night, and interestingly enough we ordered the exact same meals and even had the same server, Milly. Milly is a very sweet and kind person, but unfortunately the service again fell short. She didn't write down our orders, and several things we requested were missed. My wife cannot have pepper jelly, and we specifically asked for it not to be included. Milly kindly said it wouldn't be a problem, but it still came out with the dish. By the time she returned with a new fried green tomato and goat cheese, our meals were already cold. We also ordered an appetizer that never came out. During dinner I had to ask for a steak knife, and she only checked on us once the entire time to see if we needed anything. We really try to give people the benefit of the doubt, but this was our second visit with a less-than-stellar experience. What frustrated me most is that I don't often get the chance to take my wife out for a nice dinner, and this is the second time the experience just didn't live up to expectations. I also asked our server for a cocktail recommendation. She asked if I liked bourbon and I said not really. She still suggested a peach tea cocktail with bourbon and bacon. Unfortunately it was terrible. I took one sip and felt sick the rest of the night. In the end, the bill for a burger, a steak, one cocktail, and two iced teas came to $96. Maybe it's just me, but the food and experience simply didn't justify that price. We still left a $20 tip because Milly acknowledged her mistakes and she truly is a very kind person. She even offered to give us a dessert to go on her, which we declined. Unfortunately, after two disappointing visits, we won't be returning. read more

Good: Food and service was good. Bad: Made reservations two week out yet they sat out group of 12 on porch in winter with temperature at 57 after constantly requesting to be seated inside. Heather the events host was inflexible. There was plenty of seating available inside. One heater outside ran out of propane. Heaters were also waist high, at best it warmed your back. Half the group was wearing their sweaters and jackets. Food portions were small unless you got fried chicken. Cocktails were good but wasn't boozy. Apps didn't come out until they took second round of drink orders. Valet misplaced car keys. I wouldn't recommend this place for events or large party. read more

Staff was friendly. Garden/patio area was gorgeous. Interior could use freshening up. Drove here because it was featured on an episode of Diners drive ins and dives. Second time GUY Fieri has raved about a place that was only so so. The food was okay but nothing to rave about. read more

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We recently visited this establishment before attending a concert at the Peabody Auditorium, and it truly exceeded our expectations. The drinks were delightful, and the wine selection was impressive. The atmosphere was reminiscent of a Southern mansion, providing a warm and inviting setting. We would definitely return to this charming place. Pork chop is awesome and someone else in the party had the famous fried chicken, he commented it was a little salty. read more

Rose Villa Southern Table & Bar - Wedge salad - Southern Near Me - Ormond Beach, Florida

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The Rose Villa is over a hundred years old and filled with an ambiance that reflects the times. It is well decorated with portraits and beautiful stained glass panels. It even has an intimate bar that we entered through a hidden door disguised as a bookcase. The food was very well prepared, reasonably priced and served by a gracious friendly staff. I highly recommend it! read more

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Cute ambiance and atmosphere! I wish our server was a bit more attentive. We had to ask for the free bread, remind her to bring the vegetarian menu, and we didn't get a refill on our drinks. Still was very nice! read more

Rose Villa Southern Table & Bar - Burger - Southern Near Me - Ormond Beach, Florida

While in Ormond Beach Bruce looked up places for dinner and Rosa Villa looked cool (old house built in 1901) and food rated well! When we arrived they sat us outside in a gazebo..very nice. Inside the rooms have tables and the top floor I was told was a bar?!? They start you with some hot, crisp biscuits/butter...so good! We ordered a wedge salad and it was huge and full of all the good stuff-blue cheese dressing, bacon, tomatoes etc. then we ordered jambalaya-big order, nicely spiced with another crisp, warm biscuits; I had to get a "to go" container! They had live guitar players-male/female- and they were great! Lovely evening! read more

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Rose Villa has that vintage look that instantly transports you to a different era. Is it an old hotel in Louisiana? A European chateau that once housed a lord and his family? Or maybe a classic restaurant? Be sure to check out their bathroom (and perhaps ignore the Amazon Echo speaker in one of the rooms) for the full vintage experience. The service was impeccable from start to finish. Our reservation was hassle-free, and the host even seated us before our scheduled time. Our waiter took her time to explain the specials and offer recommendations from the regular menu. She also refilled our water glasses and checked on us several times throughout the meal. They started us off with a complimentary appetizer: two fresh biscuits and two halves of deviled eggs. It was the best biscuit I've ever eaten -- golden and slightly crisp on the outside, with a soft, fluffy, airy interior that melted in my mouth. I chose the Mediterranean branzino, which was cooked to perfection and paired with a delicious sauce that, though cream-based, was light and citrusy. The sautéed potatoes underneath were perfectly placed -- I usually have to move the fish on top of the side dish, but they did the work for me this time! On our way out, we strolled through the outdoor patio and were surprised by live guitar music and a charming gazebo (where you can dine if you'd like). I'm considering stopping by on a future trip to the north to try their brunch menu. read more

We sat at a high top in the upstairs bar which was lovely. Food comes out quick, well appointed and delicious. It's a fun, quirky old house. I love pretty bathrooms and that one makes me smile read more

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A Perfect Romantic Dinner at RoseVilla! For our first night in Daytona Beach, we wanted something special--and RoseVilla Restaurant in Ormond Beach delivered! Southern charm, amazing food, and festive cocktails made our evening unforgettable. What We Ordered: Fried Chicken - Three HUGE, crispy, juicy pieces, paired with creamy mac & cheese Brussel Sprout Salad - Light, fresh, and the perfect complement to the rich meal Holiday Cocktails: Scrooge's Sour - Bourbon, Limoncello, Lemon Juice & Club Soda (smooth & citrusy!) Sugar Fairy Snowstorm - Cava & Rosé Prosecco (bubbly, floral, and festive!) The ambiance? Cozy, romantic, and filled with vintage charm. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just craving a Southern comfort meal with a touch of elegance, this place is a must-visit! read more

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Made dinner reservations for the day after Christmas. Was seated in the Presidential suite (aka Teddy Roosevelt room). Where we sat, the air was blowing heavily and we requested to relocate to one of the other tables located in the same room. Millie (Emilia) our server was more than welcoming, understanding, and accommodated for us to move to another table. This is my second time eating here and Millie was truly amazing from beginning to end. She was extremely knowledgeable about the menu options and provided us with some great recommendations. Ordered a bottle of Hess and was sadly informed they were out of it. She recommended Bonaza and it was quite good! Also we were pleasantly surprised by the summer supper menu. Not sure when or how long this menu option is offered for but it's a great value. Food took a little long to arrive but when it did we all enjoyed our dishes and either cleared our plate or took home left overs. Needless to say Rose Villa is a great comfort food spot. I again, could rave about Millie and in the future I would request her as our server. read more

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Stopped in for Father's Day brunch. Service was great, flavors were on par but something just seemed off. Can't put my finger on it, but looking forward to dinner to figure it out. Don't get me wrong, my experience was fantastic! I think I just need to add a Rose Villa gin & tonic next time. read more

Rose Villa Southern Table & Bar - Their version of a Benedict, very good! - Southern Near Me - Ormond Beach, Florida

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