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    Ruthie’s Kitchen

    4.7 (12 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Baba Barbecue Brisket Dinner with Mac&Cheese and greens
    Makayla S.

    First time here and wow. The menu leans Caribbean, but don't sleep on the butter chicken. It's bold, creamy, perfectly spiced, and honestly the standout. The Lima bean rice deserves its own paragraph -- flavorful, fluffy, and not just an afterthought side. I'd order that alone. The brisket was tender and smoky, the greens had real seasoning (thank you), and the mac and cheese was rich and comforting without being over the top. The owner makes everything from scratch and you can tell! The flavors are bold, beautiful and don't taste like Sysco. We at outside at one of the many picnic tables! Very lovely dinner. We'll absolutely be back!

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    Michelle W.

    I shared the lions plate with my husband because we like trying a little bit of everything : jerk chicken, brisket, chicken stew and butter chicken plus collard greens, potatoes, sweet potatoes, Lima bean rice and Mac and cheese. My daughter had the butter chicken. Everything was delicious and not too spicy. Adding to my dinner rotation! The owner was very nice too!

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    I had an amazing meal at Ruthie's. I had the Butter Chicken and the Ruthie's salad. Both were outstanding. My friend had the jerk chicken which was also delicious. I will be back. The hours are until 9 pm several nights a week which I appreciate. Highly recommend.

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    It was delicious., very very tasty and delicious and yummy. I have never left a review!

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    5 months ago

    It was good food but I feel like it changes every time I go. It's never consistent just like the gas prices.

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    7 months ago

    Food was delicious and amazing , Ruthie is so pleasant and sent me home with dinner and dessert !!

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    Just passing through and decided to check out a local restaurant in downtown Ocala. Waking in it's…read moreall rather shabby chic with over stuff chairs, crystal chandeliers and white washed tables. Very southern I actually thought I might be in Georgia. Menu isn't too complicated and we were trying to keep this simple so here's what we ordered: Grilled chicken caprese. Just what it says. Layers of mozzarella and sliced tomatoes with grilled chicken on top drizzled with a balsamic reduction. If you want greens there's two pieces for decoration. I enjoyed this dish. Chicken was moist and had great flavor. I do wish there were a few more pieces on it for the price point. I felt I got about a third of the breast. Ivy Caesar Salad: my husband loves Caesar Salads and he said this was just ok. He didn't like that some of the pieces looked old. This salad was fine and not anything special. Raspberry Tea: very sweet with a weird tang. Didn't really seem like tea at all. Wouldn't get it again. Overall this place has great ambience even if it is rather pretentious and over the top. Staff is friendly and food came out at a reasonable amount of time. Not sure if I'd go there again. Lunch is pricey. Without tip this was a $40 meal and that included only one NA drink.

    I went here the other night with some friends from Sarasota. They had suggested it and I was…read morecurious since I had never been. It was early evening and when I walked in I thought the decor was so adorable. Quaint and just really lovely. I was getting a good feeling and wondering why I never had stopped in here before since I love coming downtown and going to different places down here. The whole vibe to me is just very comfortable even though it can get busy there is something that makes you feel calm in this area. We were seated and I looked at the menu wanting steak and even though it was early they didn't have any ( rib eye ) Yes it was on the menu but that was ok, instead I chose a Wam burger and fries. To be honest I wasn't impressed. I asked for medium rare and my burger came out well done. It was a bit flavorless to me and the fries weren't even hot nor crispy. The service was just ok and when we had gone the restaurant hadn't even been very busy. I may give Ivy on the Square another try if I have a good reason. We will see. I wonder what you think. Phone: (352)622-5550 Address: 53 S Magnolia Avenue Ocala, Florida 34471 Hours: Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 11AM-9PM Wednesday 11AM-9PM Thursday 11AM-9PM Friday 11AM-9PM Saturday 11AM-9PM Wheelchair accessible

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    WHERE food is the experience... and the rest is dessert…read more Sunset smoldering into the distant sea Waning light meanders through the trees on 8th Our subtly shifting window view Shapes to shadows. Greens to grays. Day into night. This brushstroke masterpiece. Describing my most recent Green Door on 8th adventure in fond food-centric prose. Lucky enough to dine with a dear friend. Perfection was to follow. In choice of seating, by the window. In service, by way of Tristan. In cuisine, by way of the culinary magic transcribed from menu bits to savory tasty gourmet bites. Ah, that kitchen magic. I've come to love this little tuckaway gem on the 'other' side of the tourist trail. A hole in the wall with a slice of history and a slice of... Fried Green Tomatoes. or Smoked Gouda or Key Lime Pie, if you will. THE most recent thing I've discovered that I love about Green Door, is sharing Green Door. With family. And friends. I've managed to convince more than a few it's worth the drive. From Lutz. South Tampa. And beyond. My tag line is 'You want to try something different, I have the place'. My goal is to sample all that Green Door has to offer. And delicious describes everything that I've had! Steaks, chicken, burgers, salads, Cajun, classics and more. And to share with all who accept my invite. No feast is complete without that loving grace. And Green Door on 8th is the place.

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    View inside Green Door our table at front of restaurant.

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    I had read about this place from other diners and thought we should give it a try. What it lacks in…read moreambiance, it makes up for in great food. Our server was attentive and on top of everything. We tried the pork ribs and the fried chicken. The chicken breast was juicy and so delicious. The ribs were perfectly tender and spiced just right. Oh and we both had the mac and cheese which I could eat every single day. But the most amazing stand out of the afternoon was the pork belly. We started with it as an appetizer and loved every morsel. So impressed with the diversity and choices that we have right here in Safety Harbor.

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