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    The Bantam Chef

    4.5 (186 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Famous fish sandwich
    Audrey A.

    Sheeeesshhhhhhh. I don't really feel like any other word can describe the food. Wish they were closer, but thank goodness they are not or i would be here weekly. Had the fish sandwich--soooo good ya'll.

    John M.

    Bunnell, Florida is a smaller community that sits somewhere between Daytona Beach and St. Augustine (pretty much halfway between the two better known cities). Bunnell certainly has grown, but it still holds its smaller community feel to it. If you are passing through, make sure you stop by the Bantam Chef and grab their famous fish sandwich, you won't regret it (of course, unless you are allergic to seafood). I would definitely recommend checking Bunnell out.

    Fish sandwich
    Christine D.

    Finally got to stop in. There were a few people ahead of me but they were so fast. I got the fish sandwich it was delicious. Next time I'll ask for extra onions and pickles.

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    Vicky K.

    We love this place! $15 fish sandwich with fries and coleslaw. Enough food for my husband and I to share. We drive from Ormond just to get the fish sandwich. Staff is always friendly. Get here early as it gets really busy, but so worth it if you have to wait. Outside dining only, under the huge awning.

    Everything is good great customer service too
    Nyah M.

    Every thing was good ! Great customer service too ! We had the oyster sandwich, fish , Philly , hamburger and tenders

    Fish sandwich
    James D.

    I'm not gatekeeping this one any longer. Tucked Bunnell about 12 minutes off of I95 is an institution that has fed locals for over 30 years. I discovered it while just browsing every restaurant on Google maps cruising virtually down I95. Upon reading reviews and seeing several guest photos, I saw that their fish sandwich was their biggest seller. A stand alone structure with ample parking and plenty of outdoor seating. There was a line when I arrived around 3pm on a Wednesday. I had to try their epic fish sandwich. Stacked about six inches high, their fried white fish sandwich is absolutely out of this world. At the time of eating, the sandwich was going for about $10, an absolutely steal. If you're ever in the area... shoot even if you're within an hours drive... make the time to eat here! Please! It'll change you. It's not just a delicious fish sandwich; it is a throw back nostalgic experience. A true Florida hidden gem.

    Famous Fish Sandwich (SO BIG)!!
    Jenn B.

    My husband and I have heard so many reviews on the Famous Fish Sandwich at The Bantam Chef we had to try it out. We went tonight and as we were heading there it started to rain, I told my husband no worries they have covered outdoor seating. When we got there a few people in line but were served very quickly. I ordered our sandwiches 3 Famous Fish with 1 without lettuce (mine). The lady behind counter was nice and gave me a ticket with our number on it, our order number. My husband waited for our sandwiches as I got us a seat. They do only have picnic tables which comes with their cute little kitty ‍. The surroundings could be a little questionable especially at night but their sandwiches are the bomb!!! Or the fried fish is, the sandwich is so big I can't open my mouth wide enough to take a bite so I just took pieces of fish off the sandwich. I ended up taking home a sandwich which I will eat for the next 2 days!! Yes we will definitely go back again!!!

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    Megan R.

    For those of us who have lived here for years this is famous comfort food They used to be $4.25 back in the day, but they are double + that and still worth it! Yes, it's a hole in the wall but if you love good fried fish sandwich your tastebuds will rejoice! I prefer my fish ALTW (all the way). Lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and their delicious tartar! Sometimes I go plain with tartar on the side if you got a decent drive home, but we love eating it hot! Also, try the broccoli bites! Sooo good!!!

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    2 years ago

    The fish sandwiches are more than one person can eat their freshly made and really good

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    3 years ago

    Food is not the same as it was. The service is still quick and with a smile. Gods ambiance.

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    Great food every time! The best definitely I will keep going back. Price is reasonable. Good service.

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    Great fish sandwich and food. Everyone there is very friendly. Will go again. Love it

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    Great fish sandwich, friendly and always busy! We stop in whenever we are in the Ormond Beach or Daytona Beach area.

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    Side of the road food truck stop hamburger fried sides 6 to choose. They are must known for the fish sandwich it does not disappoint

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    When you're looking for a hole in the wall with banging assed food this the place to be. the fish sandwich... you will not be disappointed.

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    Thai and I - red curry with tofu and pad thai

    Thai and I

    4.5(77 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Thai & I - Bunnell…read more Ella--our daughter--has been craving Thai, so we made our way back to one of our go-to spots. She ordered the Thai Noodle Soup (pork), and she calls this her comfort food--her version of chicken noodle soup. When our family is sick, we crave chicken noodle... this is that for her. My husband and I always say we're going to try something new... and then we panic and order our usual favorites because we don't want to miss what we already know we love For him: Massaman Curry (chicken) + rice For me: Pad Thai (chicken tonight, but I've had it with shrimp before and loved that too) I'm a wimp when it comes to spice, so here's a little hack--order it low (I got a level 1 ) and then use the chili oil they can bring to the table to build your own heat. Total game changer. Service was a little behind tonight--it took a bit to get our drinks (just water and tea), but since we knew what we wanted, we ordered everything at once. Once the food hit the table, it came out fast, hot, and delicious. Staff is always friendly, and they handled a full house--multiple larger parties (8-12 people) plus all the regular tables--so it was definitely a busy night. Drinks took a minute, but everything else--from the food to the friendliness--more than made up for it. Atmosphere is casual--shorts, jeans, and business casual from people coming off work. We were seated immediately, and they have a good mix of booths and tables to accommodate different group sizes. Portions are solid. We all left with leftovers (which isn't always the case for us). Our daughter basically only had broth left because she loved it that much--she's already planning round two tomorrow by adding noodles and protein. On a normal night, we'd finish everything and be completely full, but tonight we stopped at satisfied instead of stuffed. Pricing: about $16-$17 per plate Appetizer must-order: scallion pancakes. You don't know what you're missing until you try them. We could easily eat 50... but you get about 8 Location is just off US1 in Bunnell--an unassuming building with a gem inside. Watch for the signage or you might miss it. Reliable, flavorful, and one of those places we keep coming back to--especially when the craving hits.

    My husband and I decided to try out Thai and I tonight (my husband loves drunken noodles, the only…read moreThai restaurant I found that has it). Service was excellent, our server took our order which was a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon wine, my husband ordered his chicken drunken noodles with a spicy level of 4, I ordered Pad Thai with chicken. My husband really enjoyed his meal and said the spice level of 4 was the perfect spice level. My pad Thai was really good unfortunately I can't eat a lot and our server was worried something was wrong since I ate so little. I explained it's was great but can't eat much at a time. Trust me if I didn't like it I would not have taken it home in a to go bag. The inside was great, they give you a choice of booth, table or intimate little table. We will definitely be back!

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    Fish N Chix

    4.5(24 reviews)
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    This is another restaurant we found by accident that turned into a hidden gem for us…read more We were in the area and wanted to have lunch and as it turns out, Fish N Chix was in the same business complex we were already in. We both ordered the fish dinner, added French fries, baked beans, Mac & cheese and coleslaw slaw for our sides. I can easily say the fish filets were absolutely great, fried golden brown, seasoned perfectly with just the perfect amount of breading. They were about the best I've ever eaten anywhere. All the sides were excellent although the Cole slaw, fresh and creamy, was a bit sweet for me. The baked beans, Mac n cheese and fries were great. They have about every sauce you can add to fish, hot, hotter, malted vinegar, tartar sauce. The owner handed me their own version of hot sauce which was excellent. Ask for it, it's worth it. It has a sweet beginning then heat. The counter service was excellent, helpful, friendly and since it was our first time, she helped us quite a bit. Fish N Chix is definitely worth finding, the food is just so good, fresh and priced reasonably for the quality. There were many take out orders being processed while we ate in the restaurant. It isn't super large but it's very clean and bright inside. On this visit, Fish N Chix did a fantastic job. We will definitely be back. Nice work Fish N Chix.

    The fried chicken here is better than when we had Chicken Pantry a mile or 2 further down the road!…read moreIf you miss getting Chicken Pantry takeout this is the best alternative! IYKYK! I called a family order in over the phone and picked up about 20 minutes later. Everything was hot fresh and delicious! I was impressed to see their fries are homemade too! It is so much better than frozen! If you have a family to feed they have great options to please! Keep in mind, this is more of a takeaway style. Only 3 tables inside, but very clean and tidy.

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    3.4(241 reviews)
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    This Tavern is located right on a municipal airstrip, which makes It nice watching the small planes…read moretake off and land while eating. The seating area around the bar is a mix of high and low tops. The high tops offer a great view of the planes and TVs in a sports bar type atmosphere; 70's and 80's music enhanced and not overwhelmed the experience. They also have outside patio seating with a small play area. We started with the buffalo shrimp. Six large deep fried shrimp. Nicely seasoned with some tasty blue cheese. Next we added a cup of the New England clam chowder and the Wisconsin beer cheese soup, both of which were thick and had a rich taste. We finished with sharing a fish sandwich that can't be described any other way than HUGE compared to the bun. The house made kettle chips were a very nice addition. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu. All servers were friendly and efficient. They offer a full bar and cold beer. Be sure to ask about the drink specials. My husband's beer was on special for $2. I tried the Flagler Sunset. It was a good mix of rum and fruit juices. It had been a number of years since we stopped here but it definitely won't be that long next time.

    Hard metal seats. Only bar has cushioned seats! Ordered…read morecoconut shrimp, took 20 min. Side Caesar salad reasonable and large portion. Not much ambiance in side room. Overall food and service was good.

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