We've been to Sassafras many times, and it never disappoints. One of our favorite traditions is their 2-for-1 lobster night, which we've enjoyed with visiting friends as well as for more special occasions with the in-laws. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance--fun and laid-back, but with a touch of elevated Southern charm. The staff is always warm, friendly, and accommodating, and they consistently make us feel welcome. Their specialty cocktails are excellent--creative, well-balanced, and worth a visit all on their own. We're planning to return this Sunday for their jazz brunch, and I'll update this review afterward. Looking forward to seeing how Sassafras delivers in the daylight with live music! read more

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Sassafras in West Palm Beach is an absolute gem. I came here on a recommendation and was blown away by how fresh and flavorful everything was. You can tell the kitchen cares about ingredients and quality--from the first bite to the last. We ordered the burger, a fresh seasonal salad, and a few selections from their oyster menu, which is now one of my favorites in the area. Everything was perfectly cooked, well-balanced, and beautifully plated. The vibe is relaxed but elevated, and the staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive without being overbearing. We also discovered they have a happy hour menu with a great variety of options--definitely coming back to explore more of that. Sassafras strikes the perfect balance between Southern charm and modern dining. Whether you're here for cocktails and oysters or a full dinner, you're in for something special. Highly recommend! read more

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A friend and I planned a Sunday Funday brunch / roadtrip to West Palm and found Sassafras on Yelp Reservations. Seeing that it's right near the water, it's a perfect spot for a brunch date! The portions are very generous! As it were, we had to leave some and our very attentive waitress Eren thought that we didn't like the food. We loved it! As it were, Eren went as far as taking pictures of my friend and I, and let us linger after brunch while planning our next adventure on this mini roadtrip. We started with bottomless mimis, that were perfect after a long drive and before an afternoon of playing tourist. The orange juice had a fresh and tart taste to it, and the champagne pour was very generous. My friend enjoyed her eggs Benedict and let me taste it as well. It was flavorful without being overwhelming, and the eggs were fluffy and yummy. My chicken and waffles, also with an egg add on, was HUGE! The breading of the chicken was just the right texture ie like not excessively crispy and well seasoned. With sweet syrup and the fresh butter, the lightly toasted waffle was perfect as well. The cinnamon buns were large enough that they could have been a meal by itself. With the light glaze of bourbon cream, we enjoyed, we loved, the couple of bites that we had. We actually loved our brunch and the attention so much that we actually came back for a nightcap and coffee after our boat tour. Sassafras is a must try in the Clematis area and worth the drive from the 305! read more

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I just love this place! It's small and dainty and had a great happy hour. The cocktails are made very well. The decor is blue and eclectic, and the food is always outstanding! We went with a party of four and had a reservation before the Kravis center for a show. We parked in the parking lot across the street for a small fee. They were speedy without compromising quality! I got the special, snapper over sweet potato puree and I ate every bite! One person got the smash burger and ate every morsel. Another got the po boy with shrimp and he said it was just as good as one from NOLA. They all got fries and said they were some of the best fries! We got two desserts, a bread pudding of some kind and a cobbler. Both were outstanding! We wanted to lick the plate. We've been back several times and will continue to return. The only draw back is the size, the noise level is high, there is only one bathroom so you have to wait and it can get warm because of the open doors. Otherwise, it's a great dining experience! read more

Sassafras - Seasonal cocktails - Southern Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

Nice restaurant with good food without breaking the bank. I recommend trying the pate it was creamy and smooth. I believe the toast is made in house as well. The gochujang pork chop was a nice find that is a good Asian fusion dish that was flavorful, I just wished it was a bit more fatty/juicy. The restaurant decor is interesting with a mix of light fixtures and chairs. read more

Sassafras - Pate - Southern Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

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If your looking for place that gives a vibe of dining alongside s beach on a Sunday afternoon then this is the place to be. The place is open, bright and airy. I feel the spots opens up your mood to feel good. The drinks and light and refreshing and the food is southern comfort with a twist. Food 10 Drink 10 Decor 10 Service 10 read more

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This was so fun! In a cute area and the seating was very cute. We sat outside and it was not too loud, but beware it's right by the road. Our service was a little slow, but he was very nice. The food was a fun southern twist. I got the shrimp sandwich nothing crazy special but delicious. Got the oysters too and those were very fresh read more

Sassafras - Southern Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

This was a wonderful dinner spot! We loved the cocktails, its in an active part of town, and the serving staff was fun! The team at Sassafras did a great job with the interior decor- its very cute. It was above casual dining but not formal. The food was delicious- a variation on southern cuisine that wasn't heavy but still had a lot of flavor. The biscuits are a must try and the steak was well cooked and delicious. They also make a great espresso martini! read more

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Amazing service and a super cool spot. Looking for a bite to enjoy with my love before heading on a trip. This place had some great ratings so we gave it a shot. So we ended up going with happy hour plates. My date had a hamburger and I chose the gumbo. Solid stuff but more of a tapas size dish. Great flavors and a great time. We will be back read more

Sassafras - Southern Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

Had lunch with some friends. Nice airy place. Clean and simple. We got the chicken and waffle, cheeseburgers and fried chicken sandwich. The food was fresh, but the chicken and waffle would be better without the strawberry as it made the waffles soggy. The burger and sandwich were ok. read more

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We sat at the bar for happy hour this past Saturday. The bar counter top had wires coming out of the bottom and the glass case had masking tape around the top of it. I ordered an espresso martini and I had to send it back as it was overly sweet and not good. The bartender made me a second one and it was just as bad. For food we had the cheddar biscuits (delish!!!)... but the fried greens tomatoes, gumbo, and mac & cheese were lacking flavor and took a while to come out. The place its self was small and I was hoping our experience would be the same as it was back when we were there a few years ago. We won't be back anytime soon unfortunately. read more

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Second time in a few months. Last time it was so good I couldn't stop writing my review lol. Went back last night. Again crazy good Food prevails. And great custom Cocktails The three of us all had the grillied. Oysters with a nice semi spicy sauce served Hot also the fried Green Tomatoes with, hot peppers and assorted peppers wanted the Jumbalaya but at the end pass. So I had their World Famous Southern Fried Chicken, the Real Deal we had the Shrimp and Grits dinner and Shrimp and Grits Again The fried Chicken wasn't a large serving with The most Incredible Mac and Cheese top burnt to perfection Don't miss the homemade Muffins Wow their gigantic and Deellicious For desert tiny ice cream cones one with cream corn sorbet One with Jalapeño and basil whipped into ice cream Again the Rookie Waiter Owen had a great sense of humor. And knew his stuff the first night. And I pressed him a little politely. And he was great about it. Very efficient Thanks again Sassfras read more

This place is really awesome - outdoor seating and big open windows if you choose to dine inside. They do a bottomless brunch on the weekends, and the staff is really friendly. The food was also awesome - the fried chicken sandwich was top notch - fried and salted perfectly. I'll definitely be back. read more

Came here for Happy Hour with a friend. We arrived around 6:20pm (Happy Hour ends at 7pm) so we were just in time. Our waitress quickly sat us at a cute table with the regular menu and the Happy Hour menu. The restaurant wasn't packed. One party sitting at an outside table and an almost full bar inside. She started with waters and vodka sodas. We skipped appetizers and ordered the double cheeseburgers with a side of fries to share. I also ordered a side of mac and cheese. The burger was delicious. I practically finished mine entirely. Juicy flavor and the sauce they put on the buns was super tasty. The fries were ok. The dip included with them had a nice flavor (I assume to be Mayo, mustard and ketchup mixed). The mac and cheese was seasoned nicely but something was off with the consistency of the cheese sauce itself. For my second drink I chose a tequila pineapple and ordered the key lime tart as dessert. The key lime tart was the highlight of my dining experience for sure! The drinks overall were just ok. The menu isn't complex so I'm not in a rush to try more items but I could definitely see this being a cute spot to meet a girlfriend to share happy hour wines and a charcuterie board. read more

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We're visiting West Palm Beach this week and looked on Yelp for recommendations and Sassafras seemed like a solid choice because of the wonderful reviews and boy, were we glad we decided to come!! Justin was our host and he was all smiles and huge personality, one of the most genuinely sweetest people we have ever met. He asked us if we would like a table inside or outside he chatted with us and made us feel right at home and so welcomed to be there. The ambiance was absolutely fabulous, the table settings, the colors of the restaurant, the chandeliers and even the music was banger after banger. We totally loved the whole vibe of the space and were so excited to be dining here. Because we were staying in a hotel we decided to order a few appetizers and sides so that we wouldn't have leftover food that we would have to haul back to the hotel or feel bad about throwing away, plus it gave us the opportunity to try so many items on the menu and nobody was left feeling stuffed and weighed down at the end of our meal. We start our meal with the pork belly and yellow watermelon salad, all of the salad elements were bright and fresh, the watermelon was juicy and refreshing and the pork belly had an absolutely perfect sear. Next came the charcuterie with the chicken patè and pimento cheese, everything on the charcuterie board, the pickled green tomatoes and the accruediments were all absolutely lovely and the horseradish mustard made a wonderful accompaniment to that chicken liver patè adding a pungent savoryness to the richness of the patè. The chicken skins were probably one of the items that sent us over the moon, they were breaded and fried and came with an aioli I believe but we were all big fans of the chicken skin and of course the black truffle gnocchi was probably the star of the evening. Everything about this dish I felt like elevated comfort and love, the gnocchi were so tender and perfectly flavored with the sauce that didn't only include truffles but a variety of gorgeous mushrooms and bright peas. We did also have the crispy shrimp sandwich that I completely forgot to snap a picture of but the shrimp in the sandwich were huge and succulent. Every single item that we had knocked it completely out of the park, we were completely satisfied after the meal but not stuffed. I highly recommend visiting Sassafras anytime anyone is ever in West Palm Beach!! read more

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I went here a few weeks ago on a Sunday for a bachelorette party and we could collectively agree that this place was a great vibe. Delicious food, beachy ambiance, yummy cocktails, and the bartender was dressed like a shark, which was a fun vibe! I had the mushroom omelette and it did not disappoint. The only disappointment was that our friend gave the cook her number and he never called her. Major loss on his part! Haha read more

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The food here is always a hit! I've gone on various nights of the week and at different times and the quality and service is always consistent. The ambience is very palm beach Florida. read more

Sassafras - Fried chicken, Mac and cheese, collard greens and jalapeño cornbread. - Southern Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

Fresh, yummy and light. I did the pimento cheese, a salad with chicken and the yogurt. Normally a breakfast yogurt has withered fruit and it is not filling. This was surprisingly full of fresh fruit and granola. There was a true assortment of true and the granola was tasty. Came here with a big party for a going away brunch. The Table also tasted the chicken and waffles and that was a large portion. The location of this restaurant is prime West Palm. The servers were all very nice and tolerant of our rowdy party. Not gonna lie, my favorite part was the vibe. It reminded me of cute little breakfast cafes when I visited Italy. Classic blue China, clean white lines inside and simple but timeless decor. Looking a Sunday or understated casual dining. You found it. read more

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Dropped in to Sassafras on the whim for happy hour before Night by Clematis. Sat at the bar, was waited on very timely and the bartender also recommended drinks to me. She ended up making me a lemon drop and it was pretty good. Regarding the food, I started with the chicken skins! They were absolutely delicious and I wish I could eat some right now as I type this. The accompanied sauce was divine and the skins were super crispy. I also ordered the happy hour gumbo. I was hella disappointed in it. The bowl was super small, slightly on the dry side, and primarily made of rice but it had a decent amount of chicken in it. It was supposed to also have sausage, it had one or two little rounds. I asked the guy who brought it to me and he said that's normal. Boy bye.... Also, I know we're in downtown WPB which in my opinion lends to the older crowd, but I'd rather not have a lap dog being petted next to me at a restaurant. read more

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I revisited sassafras tonight. First hats off to Justin, Sebastian and our amazing server Heather. They were the true stars of the evening. I would be lying if I didn't say I was disappointed in my meal tonight. I had such fond memories of my other visits to this restaurant and tonight's meal really did let me down in a lot of little ways that in their totality led to a less enjoyable experience. As I said the staff at the restaurant are wonderful but the changes the restaurant made to its signature items really left me underwhelmed. My favorite dish, the famous fried chicken has been totally altered from its original presentation and not for the better. The old style had chicken, two large side dishes, a biscuit, a cup of honey and veggies and that was a great meal. Tonight my famous chicken consisted of well, just chicken and some garnish. The sides and the biscuit, gone. The cup of honey reduced to a small spattering of honey on the dish. I had to pay $8 for a side dish of mac and cheese that used to be included in the meal. Additionally I had to pay $8 for biscuits that also used to be included. Please see my previous review and pictures and it's clear there have been changes and those changes are not for the better. My favorite desert, the beignets have been removed completely. Heather was a star, but the dinner wasn't. Sadly I don't think I will be returning to sassafras. I will just hold onto the memories of the way it used to be and think fondly on that. I can no longer recommend this restaurant. read more

I've been to Sassafras a number of times and finally am reviewing it. I always thought it was one of coolest bars in the Clematis Street area of West Palm Beach. It's at the mouth of Clematis Street next to the Splash Park. Sassafras has a cool ambiance with a bit of a laid back Southern feel and a hint of intentional design. I've always liked the miniature beach display scene built into the top of the bar. If you're lucky enough to find a seat at the bar during the busier nights, the lighted little figurines and toy cars behind the counter glass are definitely conversation starters. There's even a parlor game to try and find listed pieces, including a dinosaur and skinny dipper. Sassafras a great date and/or couples place to grab dinner and/or a drink. It's subtlety upscale while very approachable and easy-going. There are many craft-style, well made cocktails to choose from, and a good wine and beer list. It has friendly bar service and many delicious comfort food+ selections. We had drinks and blueberry cobbler for dessert which was excellent. read more

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Sassafras recently launched lunch hours and I went to try their free lunch preview. The restaurant is located in a prime area. It was quite easy to find parking. There was indoor and outdoor seating available, and the options included a variety of their signature sandwiches. I selected the smash burger and it was delicious! read more

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LOVE sassafras! It's my go-to when people are needing a food spot. We've been there a few times and everytime it's like a new experience. Service is always amazing but the food is exceptional! Sunday brunch is always a great choice. Their drag show is hilarious and entertaining. A little naughty so I don't recommend anyone under 18. Definitely a must go when in the downtown area. read more

Cute little spot for brunch. Server seemed very meek, I could barely hear her. -- OYSTERS CASINO (3/5) - I appreciated the extra breading but it was way too much which made the app super salty. Parmesan is super strong, but the appetizer was good. -- KEY WEST PINK SHRIMP and GRITS (4/5) - I like that they give you a lot of shrimps but then there's not as much grits. The grits were a bit on the watery side, but I did enjoy the flavor and entree itself. read more

Sassafras - KEY WEST PINK SHRIMP AND GRITS - Southern Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

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Came for lunch, sat outside, gotta be lucky enough to be able to sit in one of the shaded tables. They have a great happy hour that actually runs almost the whole day, 11am-7pm lots to choose from. Fried green tomatoes were flavorful, loved the peppers it comes with and ricotta. The gumbo portion was nice and light from the happy hour menu. Brought a nice size shrimp, lots of meat, chicken and sausage. It was delicious. The oysters were SO good I only got 4 and regretted it immediately bc I also wanted to try the chicken skin- this was like a pork rhind, but chicken. I didn't like the gravy on top of it, the flavor of the gravy wasn't my favorite and it make the crispy skin soggy, so if I were to order it again I would ask no gravy. Otherwise, fantastic and what a treasure / find. Happy hour basically all day. Go! read more

Sooooo amazingly great food! Good drinks and they are right off the square with plenty of people watching. Service was fast, attentive and friendly. Bartender wore a shark costume. He was cute about it. We had the shrimp and grits (soupier style IYKYK) the sausage and gravy was DELISH!! The other plus was the cinnamon roll. Perfect appetizer for two before good dish portions. read more

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What can be said about a R. Mayo establishment that hasn't been said. Solid food, service and vibe. You can't go wrong here. One of my fav spots for Happy Hour and I'm talking about the food menu. Oysters are a must read more

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Love this place. Outdoor and indoor seating and cute decor. Metered parking. Fresh oysters and good happy hour specials. Fried green tomatoes and the fried chicken sandwich were also delicious. The fried green tomatoes were tasty. This restaurant really gives the feeling that they take the art of cuisine seriously and they have fresh ingredients which they use in creative and tasteful ways. It's casual yet refined and they also have a delicious brunch. read more

Just happen to hit Sassafras while.they were on happy hour. Great selection of beers and whiskey. Service was great and the double smash burger was simply amazing! read more

First time here for brunch and i can't wait to go back! Service was great and so was the food! We had the biscuits for an appetizer and loved them. Such a cute spot too. I was so surprised that it was so packed but no long waits at all. The bartender with the shark custom on was hilarious! read more

One here on a double date with some friends it's a very beautiful restaurant first formals. The ambience is amazing sexy date night vibe, but our server was so nice. Very funny and attentive. We got cocktails and just a small bite. It's really good southern food. I do recommend coming here for authentic southern food. I do recommend this restaurant. read more

Sassafras - Cocktail shot - Southern Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

If I could give Sassafras a 10 * I would! We came to West Palm Beach on a girls trip and I had preplanned dinner for our first night. I spent a lot of time on Yelp (of course) looking through restaurants, reading reviews, and reading menus. Sassafras stood out! And to make it even better they had a Yelp special, buy a $50 gift card for $25 OR 25% off of your total. We couldn't pass it up! We went with the gift card. The minute we walked up, we were greeted by host Justin and I told him we demanded to have a fabulous night, just being playful and wanted to have fun, but he took it seriously, above and beyond! We walked us in, let us pick where we wanted to sit, and brought Erin over to us, our amazing and super sweet server for the night. She was so patient with our millions of questions! Every single thing we ordered was amazing. AH-MAZING! Mind blowing amazing! The watermelon salad with crispy pork was fresh, sweet, savory, crisp, hot, cold, everything. Every single one of your senses was touched! We followed that up with the pick 2 from the charcuterie and got the pimiento cheese and chicken liver pate. It was served with hot toasted baked bread, horseradish mustard, pickled green tomato, carrot, cucumber, and radish sticks. Again, they hit it out of the park! Thinking things couldn't get even more amazing, we got the fried chicken skins . . . I wanted to fight everyone at that table, I did NOT want to share!! (We shared every dish because we didn't want to take leftover to the hotel.) The gnocchi was INSANE! The mushrooms, the ham, the peas, the sauce, we used our toast to mop the bowl and make sure we gave them a clean dish. The macaroni and cheese was bubbly, toasty, cheesy, gooey, hot, delicious, and what cheese dreams are made of! We also got an order of the pimiento cheese grits . . . I used it as a dip for my chicken skins. Don't judge me, just trust me. Not pictured was the final dish, the fried shrimp sandwich, which had succulent shrimp falling off on every side. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect evening for our trip. The dining room is so cute, and so well decorated with so much detail in mind. I would be willing to take an annual trip to West Palm Beach solely to eat here at Sassafras. Truly divine! Chef's kiss is an understatement! read more

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Very fun and delicious spot for brunch. Our bottomless drinks, mimosa/Bellini and red sangria, were very delicious and quickly refilled as needed. The steak and eggs and the biscuits, sausage gravy, and eggs were both solid choices for our meal. Although we did get any, I saw the table beside us devouring the baked cheesy biscuits and we will be ordering next time. Despite being very busy, the service was on point and very helpful. read more

Pretty solid breakfast menu here! (Haven't tried the lunch or dinner menu yet.) Wide selection of foods- we tried the basic eggs, bacon, potatoes, and toast (delicious!!), the Kimchi fried rice bowl (two eggs, rice, bean-chili crunch), and the cheddar biscuits. Everything we ate was really tasty- I definitely want to come back and try more things off the sweet side of breakfast menu (cinnamon rolls, donut holes, and flap jacks)! Drinks were STRONG, service was great, and they're dog-friendly! It's a win-win all around! read more

Comfort food but fancy? Service was great,Kristy was both friendly and attentive I came during happy hour to check some of the specials, I was heart broken that the crab brush puppies were no longer on the menu (full disclosure, they were 90% of the motivation for me coming). I ended up with the Malpeck Oysters, Crispy chicken skins, and gumbo. Oyster were good (hard to go wrong here), crispy chicken skins were delectable (and severely priced REWORD THIS), gumbo was just okay for me, the chicken it was solid, the sausage tasted a bit dry or over cooked, and the shrimp was good, i enjoyed the spice level as well. Presentation of everything was top notch, word to the , HH selections come in HH portions, so either chose HH items if you just want to peck or be prepared to order more/larger items to accompany. Started off rocky with a "floater" in my water ended great with a complimentary parent cleanser of Fruity pebble soft serve .. what a ride read more

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One of the best restaurants I have ever tried in Palm Beach County. Service was great, I enjoyed being able to watch the chefs cook in the kitchen. Something about watching your food be freshly prepared makes it taste better. I tried risotto for the first time & it was full of flavor !! So delicious. Honestly everything that I tried on the menu was 10/10 I can't wait to go back !! read more

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We stopped in before the SunFest festival for the 2nd year in a row, and it was even better this time. it was a couple weeks ago and we were in West Palm a little early for the event so we planned a brunch at Sassafras We walked in to the pleasant vibes they put out. It has a isnad beachy energy with aqua blues, weather white colors, and a teeny tiny beach town imbedded in the counter of the bar behind Plexiglas(a must see). I started with the Flightless bird drink, a tasty brunch pick. I friend got the Gentleman Pirate, which had a nice island drink energy too. I ordered and got pretty quickly the shrimp poboy. It was very good, I couldn't have been happier with my choice. The bartender amazingly was making all the drinks with a full head to toe shark outfit. he was getting a bit sweaty but did it all with a smile. Impressive. I should add that service was fantastic. And its nice that its walking distance to alot of the good spots downtown. I think we may have to make this top in a tradition. read more

Sassafras - Southern Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

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Absolutely LOVED Sassafras!! Looking for a place to grab a bite right before SunFest, found this place just steps away from the festival's entrance. And they had brunch both Saturday and Sunday - Bonus!! Made a reservation, but since the bar was open, decided to sit there and it was so much fun looking at the beach scene they created for the people seating there. The rest of the restaurant is very clean and cute. Simple, with pop of colors with their light fixtures and art. And very beach, chill vibe. The bartender was working hard at making all the brunch drinks, but also very friendly and attentive to all at the bar. The menu is amazing, and hard to pick just one thing, but I decided on the Chicken and Waffles and was not disappointed. SO GOOD!!!! The Chicken was perfectly friend, crunchy outside, tender inside, and not greasy. Excellent flavor, and loved they add the scoop of butter with maple syrup to melt on top of the fluffy waffle. The Shrimp Po Boy was very flavorful too, and the fries we on point. The Burger was a perfect diner style smashed burger. They had bottomless mimosas, a strawberry spritz special, and great cocktails. Honestly a place I will keep bookmarked to visit again and try more of that delicious menu and good service. read more

Service was great. We didn't have to wait much once we arrived. They have lots of cute decors here. I enjoyed that the place was nice and airy. It was way too hot outside to sit out but they do have that option. We started with some sides cause hunger was catching up. Biscuit was warm and flavorful. The chicken and waffles took a while but it was super fresh. The butter on top was a bit overpowering and there was a sweetness to the entire thing that I didn't too much care for. Without that issue, chicken was awesome. Def check them out for some damn fine food. read more

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Great atmosphere and food but I miss John's hot sauce! How can a gourmet Southern restaurant not have outstanding hot sauce?