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Speckled Perch

3.9 (65 reviews)
ModerateSteakhouses
Closed • 4:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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SPECKLED PERCH ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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French onion soup
Jessica R.

Great place for local steak. I had the Filet Tidbits with steak fries and the French onion soup. Everything was great. The meat was super tender and cooked to perfection. The staff was friendly and welcoming and the service was quick. I was skeptical about going in when I got there but was pleasantly surprised with the food. Unbeatable prices for the quality of the steak.

Large Ribeye and baked Sweet Potato

Friends and I were staying in Okeechobee for a Spartan race. It's our tradition to always get a steak for dinner the night before a race. I'm generally in charge of finding the place. I found the Speckled Perch on Yelp and true to the reviews don't judge a book by its cover. It is a hole in the wall local spot and was crowded as reviews said on a Friday night. Im glad we made reservations. I love local places over chain restaurants. We met a local at the door who gave us recommendations and she wasn't wrong. She even came back to find us after her party sat down to see how we were enjoying the food. The French onion soup had cheese that went on for days and was tasty. My ribeye was cooked to my expectations and well seasoned. I was very pleased with my meal. Our waiter was great and friendly. Who knows if I'll ever be back in Okeechobee but I would definitely return for a meal.

Excellent value but the preparation was lacking.
Chris P.

When we first arrived at the Speckled Perch I thought we were at the wrong place. It's a dusty nightclub that, at first view, looks abandoned. We drove around the building twice before seeing a hand-lettered sign on a door that says Restaurant Entrance on an old cinder block section of the back of the building. Inside the decor is straight out of decades past, an odd mix of linen tablecloths protected by paper place mats. If you like steak, you're in luck. If you don't like steak, your options are limited. You'd think with a name like Speckled Perch there would be seafood on the menu but, if you want fish, your only option is the bait store at the gas station across the street. I had the bone-in rib eye and my wife had the filet. Both were cooked as ordered and came with a baked sweet potato, an option I always appreciate. Portions are generous but the cooking is a bit unimaginative. Prices may be similar to the coast but you get a real, thick-cut steak the likes of which I haven't seen in years. It's a pity the preparation doesn't rival the quality of the steak. My overall impression was that it felt old and reminded me of a time when nightclubs had to show a certain percentage of their income from food. All the same we weren't disappointed and will come back.

Eleazar M.

This is definitely an example of "Don't Judge A Book By It's Cover". I was in the mood for something different than your normal eateries. So I looked on Yelp and I saw The Speckled Perch. I'm not going to lie and say I had second thoughts about going in. I accidentally went through the wrong entrance and came in through the back where they have storage. I guess I missed the Restaurant Entrance Sign. So i finally saw the sign! I don't know if they were going for the "Abandoned" look, but that's what it felt like. I've lived in Okeechobee for 2 years and never saw this place. I've passed this building many times and never thought it was a restaurant. Again I won't lie when I say "It gave me a shady feel during the day". I'd prolly be more hesitant at night and definitely take my chances somewhere else! BUT!!! Let me tell you when I entered that place... I felt at ease! It had a "Relaxing" feel once I entered. All my anxieties stopped and I felt like I actually entered a small city "Fancy" restaurant. The wait staff were courteous and my food came out in a respectable time. I ate alone so the timeframe will be different with a party of course. I ordered a 10oz Sirloin Med-Rare with a Baked Sweet Potato which came with a soup or house salad. The Steak was great! Slightly under seasoned but succulent! I love A1 and steak, but if the steak is seasoned perfectly... no need for any condiments. Then again... many like the fresh taste of beef slightly seasoned. The Baked Sweet Potato was really good. The House Salad was mediocre unfortunately. I love a good salad! They serve you complimentary bread and a small veggie assortment with a ranch dip which is great! Some things that I would change just to give it that next level of "Steakhouse". Better plates! It's a Steakhouse not a Diner. Plates say a lot of who you are as a restaurant. Lose the diner plate... lose the diner salt and pepper shakers... lose the small city look and look like a 5 Star Steakhouse. Nice plates, Sea Salt and Pepper Grinders and Presentation is KEY! Don't get me wrong... I will be coming back again many times! The food was great! The prices are reasonable! The atmosphere is relaxing. I'd definitely recommend this place to my friends who love steak!!!

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Amazing steaks great bar scene. Service was amazing. Ordered a great bottle of wine. Sat at the bar. Really good value for money.

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Wanted to find a nice "local" spot for a meeting. Food was fantastic, service was stellar, with a good ol' cozy feeling of home.

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Good food, good service, and a fair price. Only 4 stars because the atmosphere is just plain.

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3 years ago

Delicious food! I love the sweet potato and mushrooms! And the ribeye is my favorite!

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Waited an hour and a half for my steak, was more fat than steak. Only decent part was the rolls.

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