First time trying this place and our experience was very good. Sat outside on a 94 degree day but it felt cooler due to the awning. On a Sunday afternoon a guy was playing guitar outside. I ordered Reuben and fries which was tasty, salty but I'm ok with that. We also ordered salmon salad with goat cheese, walnuts but the salmon was a little fishy. We would definitely come back as other food coming out looked great. read more

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Food and service were great! So attentive The also had live music and they even had a menu for my puppy read more

I finally visited here due to a friend lunch date. Some of my friends are early risers so when they want to meet up earlier than when I am hungry, it sucks. We were meeting mid afternoon on a Sunday so it was somewhat busy here. There was live entertainment when we were here. I did not catch the woman's name but it was great. The music was not too loud, her voice was great, and it was perfect for the mood. Our server was very attentive and friendly. My friend ordered the guacamole for the table but I was under the impression that it is made/ prepared table side for you. It was just mashed up avocado with the ingredients on the side, meant for us to throw in and mix. I had one chip and thought is was kind of bland. My friends all ordered entrees and I just ordered a side of sweet potato fries. The fries were good and I ate most of it. My friends enjoyed their food as well. The prices were not insane but my High Noon and fries came out to $12. It is pretty spacious outside and when I have passed by here on another occasion, the outdoor seating was all packed. read more

The Crazy Cucumber - Bars Near Me - Ocala, Florida

So to start the ambiance was beautiful! I love the exposed ceilings and the bench's we sat at. The staff were super friendly from the minute we stepped in. They sat us quickly, checked up on us a few times. I ordered an espresso martini and I've never seen one made like this before and I've had many lol. Normally it's just topped with 3 coffee beans so this one took me by surprise. I tried to drink it but it just wasn't what I had expected. I then ordered the beef tips which were average with a glass of Pinot Noir (honestly the best thing I had). I did grab a few fries from my son's plate and I will say those were crispy and delicious. Overall I definitely want to give this place another go but overall it was mid for me. read more

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I went for lunch with a few friends yesterday. I wish that I was able to get more pictures but we were on a time crunch and really wanted to eat something other than fast food and relax in a nice comfortable environment. The Crazy Cucumber has fast service and a friendly staff with a nice menu and fun vibe. They have live music, trivia and game nights, themed dinners and a pet friendly patio so you can go and relax while your pet is by your side no worries there! This place definitely has something going on everyday of the week and if you're in need you can book a "priority table" in advance to get special seating. There are weekday specials and events going on regularly so sign up for emails and you can keep up with what is happening at this awesome restaurant that has all the entertainment and fun things going on literally always. The menu has fun drinks, starters such as wings, ahi tuna, guacamole & chips, crispy fried shrimp in a sweet and spicy sauce. There are pinsa flatbreads a roasted veggie, a caprese chicken, a buffalo chicken and a Hawaiian with shredded mozzarella, diced ham, pineapple and drizzled pesto. There are crazy cucumber favorites such as fried pickles, fried cheese curds, fried calamari, and loaded tots. Of course there are salads and handheld bites that you'd expect Cobb salads, smash burgers, seared salmon salad, poke tuna bowl, Mac n cheese, fish n chips and more! You will find dessert such as banana foster bread pudding, key lime pie and fried Oreos! I had the smash burger and fries and I must say that it was a really good burger with crispy edges and the fries were good too! The burger had their signature sauce , American cheese, arugula, pickles on a really nice brioche bun! Phone number: (352)390-6969 Email: hello@theforgeocala.com Located at the : Market Street at Heathbrook 4414 SW College Rd #1910, Ocala, FL 34474 Wheelchair accessible pet friendly outside Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday-Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Check them out it's has really good food and it's lot's of fun with a very nice atmosphere! read more

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The food was great- wings were a little salty, but still cooked perfectly crispy. We devoured the tots and my son enjoyed his sandwich. It's not five stars because although it wasn't busy...service was utterly slow. Like... almost unbearably slow. We almost left after we got our waters because we waited forever until our waitress came along. It took awhile to get our food and even longer to pay the bill. I do not recommend coming if you're in a time crunch. read more

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Crazy how low this restaurant is rated. Food was too Tier and service was nothing but attentive and friendly. Could not have asked for better flavors, not pictured was their holiday peppermint White Russian which was also delightful. Restaurant was clean with cute holiday decorations. Would recommend the place to anyone! read more

The Crazy Cucumber - Chicken Sandwich, Fresh Fruit, Caprese Flatbread, Table Side Guacamole and Chips - Bars Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Service was great, fast and the food was delicious!!! The shrimp and fish taco's were great. Also the beef tips and gravy over mashed potatoes. read more

The burger was excellent although I prefer that the cheese is melted on my patty. The restaurant is quite large and has a nice outdo seating area. The bar area is nice and roomy and they have space for catering events. The service was fast and my waiter was very polite. He didn't make me feel rushed and had some great suggestions when I asked him about a few of their menu items. The key lime pie was excellent with the exception of the chocolate syrup they put on the plate. It went well with the strawberry but not the pie. They should strongly consider a key lime sauce or a strawberry sauce. I'm not a chocolate hater at all. It's my favorite, but the two together were not good at all. Even with that, they still deserve 5 stars! read more

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2nd time here. First time the service wasn't that impressive. Second time, I have now experienced the worst mojito in existence. WORST. The nachos aren't good either. The mojito tastes like tonic water with cucumber and limes in it. It's miserable. The nachos lack flair. It's hard to screw up a nacho but they managed. Not much meat, Soooo many jalapeños and everything was slapped on top of a dry heap of chips. My first time here I did enjoy my pretzel bun burger. So if I ever am forced to return, I figure that's a safe bet. read more

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We got sat right away, our waiter Jada was extremely nice and recommended the Pickle burger. We first got there right when it opened so it was quiet but it got more busy over time. My mom has the salmon salad and couldn't stop talking about it, I had the caprissie flat bread and it was very good. Overall the experience was amazing and I would recommend anyone to go there read more

I went for the first time this past Tuesday for their trivia night which was super fun! During trivia night I tried their cheese curds appetizer, French onion soup and pork tenderloin meal. I also had a cranberry juicy and then a mocktails with sprite, strawberry purée and cranberry juice. It was really good. The prizes are not cheap for the juice and mocktail both were $5.50. The cheese curds were $10. But they gave you a decent portion and they were fries well and tasted fresh. The pork tenderloin meant for $17.00, came with a decent sized portion that I split and a soup or salad. I ordered the French onion soup with it which was standard and good as well. The pork tenderloin was cooked well and had a delicious bourbon glaze sauce paired with tasty creamy mashed potatoes and green beans. Given the increase in prices everywhere I'd say this place is good for a night out. The food is not amazing but it was solid. read more

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What a wonderful restaurant, friendly atmosphere, delicious food, and great happy hour deals! What more could one ask for when dining out!? Highly recommend! Service was excellent, our server, Sara, went above and beyond as she was very attentive ensuring we had all that we needed. read more

The Crazy Cucumber - Chicken, caprice, flatbread pizza, omg absolutely amazing! Enough for two people - Bars Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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Walked in today & no one was at the front. No one greeted us. Me & my partner had to walk to bar to ask if anyone will be seating us. Still waiting which already meant slow service. No thank you. read more

Amazing food! you could easily taste the fresh of all the food. It was obvious from the first bite that this burger was made with FRESH ground beef. The coleslaw was very good. The waiter extremely nice and friendly. read more

Besides the service from the waiter, my fish tacos were so delicious. I wish I had gotten a picture but it was so good it was gone quick. My friend did get the salmon and I got a picture of hers. She recommends this place as well...just a needed a little bit better waiter. read more

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I had their pulled pork tacos! They were delicious! They had live music which was also a plus for great atmosphere

Decided to try this for late lunch. There was 20 minute wait even tho half the restaurant had available seating but i guess they only had limited staff. Drinks: Don't be a salty bitch and the spicy jackass were but just ok Food: Rosemary salmon, had no rosemary flavor at all and the side ,green beans tasted like it was microwaved. The mac and cheese was a joke rigatoni with some grated cheese melted on the sweet jalapeño burger is the saving grace this was very delicious maybe they're better for dinner read more

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Came here while visiting a friend that lives here. She recommended this place to us and it didn't disappoint! The drinks were good! I ordered the b**** slap and it was delicious. I also ordered a smash burger and it didn't disappoint. It was 2 patties so it wasn't completely smashed. Can't complain about the food choices because they had a variety of food. Service was good and fast even though it was packed. Our server was Angel. Ambiance was nice too because they had music but it wasn't too loud. read more

It was so dang good i forgot to take a picture! Literally just realized that when my food arrived it was so well prepared i just started eating. Our server is super cool. We chatted up movies and comics. My parents makes down there food as well. We had Guacamole which as I look around is gone as well. So that was wrapped up quickly. Mom had flat bread and that was eaten. Dad and I both had Cobb salads and those look super cleaned. read more

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Amazing food, excellent ambiance, cool vibe, our server Corrina was great! Thank you!

We stopped at The Crazy Cucumber for a late lunch/early supper and my husband tried the monthly special which was a fish sandwich. I ordered mahi tacos for fear the sandwich would be nothing special. Oh, how wrong I was! The food came out and I blurted out "OMGosh! That looks amazing!" when I saw the fish sandwich. The deep fried fillet was huge, crispy on the outside, moist and flaky inside. It was nestled in shredded lettuce and tomato on an upgraded, very soft roll. After I raved about it, chef Luis came out to our table and explained how the fresh fish was hand cut in house and that the hoagie rolls (not your typical boring buns) were the kind used in to make the famous Philly. The sandwich was accompanied by house made tartar sauce, sizzling fries and freshly made coleslaw. We also learned that the fish and chips are made with the same yummy fish and fried in that crispy, delicate coating so there's another item I must try.. I enjoyed the mahi tacos which were delicious but I have to say I was jealous and wished I had ordered the special. Luckily for me my husband shared a bit of his as it was a huge fillet. Even our dog got a little bit. I let my husband know we were going back in a few days so I could get my own fish sandwich. The beer was cold, the live music just right and Alexia made sure we had everything in a timely manner. It is not often I take time for a review. The food, service and ambience has to be quite remarkable and being a die hard foodie my standards are pretty high. I literally can't wait to go back to The Crazy Cucumber! read more

Good food and fun atmosphere! Bring your appetite because the portions are a good size

Visited on an evening during the week. Restaurant buzzing but not packed. Nice enough weather to sit outside. Staff pleasant and attentive. Their cocktails looked amazing, and affordable at $8 apiece. Opted for a Spicy Jackass and a Cheaper Than Therapy. Appetizer was the Crazy Lit Shrimp which was amazing. Our entrees included a Mozzarella Burger and a Caprese Flatbread. Both served promptly and exceeded expectations. Prices were reasonable, restaurant casual. Food and drink awesome. We will return read more

The Crazy Cucumber - Spicy Jackass & Cheaper Than Therapy - Bars Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Was looking for a reasonable place on Memorial Day and stumbled upon this gem. The menu had many great options from healthy to - don't care because it's the holiday. We had our puppy with us and they were very accommodating. Happy Hour drink prices! We got the caprese flatbread and the Mahi Mahi tacos and was great to split both. Then we split the peanut butter banana cheesecake and was definitely worth it. read more

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Just going to give you the Cliff's Notes version of my review. The service was extremely slow, but the place was empty. Server was aloof and presumptuous, but not attentive in any way. The black bean burger looked and tasted like it was frozen and thawed in the fridge too long. It was awful. My son ordered loaded tater tots as a starter and the cheese was a watery mess simply soaking the tater tots into mush. He thought his shrimp tacos were ok but he is easy to please. Didn't enjoy the experience so it will be my first and last time dining here. read more

We came here for lunch with Ben's parents as they said they enjoy it and that it had a good variety of options. Walking up you can see that they have outdoor seating plus a outdoor bar that is connected to the inside. Inside is super cute and modern/industrial in design. We were sat right away in a booth, they have high and low top tables along with both and bar seating. The menu does have a variety of options from sandwiches, bowls, seafood, flatbreads, etc. I went with the shrimp and fries while Ben ordered the ruben sandwich with a cup of french onion soup. The soup came out first and I did try it myself and really itbwas pretty underwhelming with the flavor of the broth. My shrimp was great and not over cooked or rubbery. The perfect amount of shrimp was used for the price. Ben said the ruben was good and I am not a sourkraut read more

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They changed their menu, food is gross. Received fries that seemed to be microwaved they were lifeless, so disappointed because forget fixed their menu from before and it was great. read more

So good! This was our first visit and I'm sure we'll be back. We sat outside and it was really nice. The inside was nice too - almost a little chilly - but it was a beautiful day to be outside. I ordered a Bitch Slap drink and it was good! Especially at $8. We shared a buffalo chicken flatbread and the chicken and shrimp platter. More than enough for the two of us! The platter came with a choice of two sauces. We got the Crazy Sauce and the Asian one. Both delicious!! Food came out nice and hot and the wait time was decent. Server was very nice and attentive. Prices are good. Especially happy hour! Most meals, including salads range from $12 to $17 or so. *There was a $1.49 "service fee". ? read more

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Good service and food. This place is affordable and has an industrial look. In my humble opinion, the low reviews aren't warranted. Moreover, this establishment offers a military/police discount. read more

The Crazy Cucumber - Eatcobb Salad, add cucumber, with cucumber dressing - Bars Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Between those tots! , the very creative drink selections & how accommodating they are for young diners, we will definitely be back! The bitch slap cocktail is what's pictured!! read more

The Crazy Cucumber - Bitch slap was very tasty & overall experience is definitely worth the drive back from Palm Beach ! - Bars Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Stopped in for a late lunch. service was excellent. our server Angel was friendly and prompt to assist with what to eat. the bar drinks wow ! mean girls refreshing, the mojito cool satisfying . we started with desert the deep fried Oreos the best! the manager violet checked on us too! will return very soon read more

Food was ok-Server Angel-horrible! Not friendly...could care less how our experience was...won't be back for awhile

I really enjoy going to this place. Usually, I will stop in for lunch. Highly recommend the chicken wings and fish special. The bartenders Monica and Rachel are awesome, they are very friendly and do an amazing job taking care of the customers in the bar area. Highly recommend. I always have a great time and enjoy chatting with both of them. Very friendly atmosphere. read more

A lot of the reviews I read before I went there had the food and service rated five stars... Not a chance! Food was way worse than that! I ordered a Margarita and pretzel sticks with a dipping sauce for my appetizer. The pretzel sticks were plain, no salt or other flavor on them. The dipping sauce? Tasted like melted Kraft cheese, not in any way a "sauce". And the Margarita?? Get this. It was served in a highball glass (an 8oz. straight sided tumbler) with table salt smeared on the rim. The cocktail itself was just Tequila and lime juce over ICE CUBES! Worst Margarita ever. I ordered the fish and chips for dinner. The fish was soggy, like mushy. Not at all flaky, and the beer batter coating was also soggy, not crispy. And the "chips"? Frozen string cut french fries that you can buy at Walmart...UGH! I was there on a Monday, which turned out to be Music Bingo night. WTF?? Imagine trying to have a nice quiet conversation with your date with everyone screaming BINGO for over an hour. Then the Karaoke started. I couldn't get out of there fast enough. Finally, the service. Second rate. I didn't see the waitress again after she servend my meal until she brought the check. AND much too expensive for the atmosphere. Take a pass on this place. read more

What a great find! I had the salmon salad and it was easily the best cooked salmon ever! Cute industrial themed restaurant in the plaza. Excellent service and a lovely manager was on duty. I left my jacket by mistake. When I realized it the next day, I left a voicemail and an email asking if it had been turned in. Luckily they had it and I picked it up the next day! Nice restaurant, nice people. read more

Went to dinner with my girlfriend, turned out it was time capsule night. 70's,80's,90's music. Didn't expect it but man it was a blast! Definitely will be returning!! It was a great time! read more

Fun spot to grab lunch, dinner or happy hour drinks with appetizers. They have a couple outdoor games near the bar outside which can help if the wait is long or if you have fidgety kids with you. I usually order the Don't Be A Salty Bitch drink or Cheaper than Therapy drink (ask to make it a double lol). Happy Hour is from 2-7 pm everyday. Service is good, but there were 2 instances when I had to go inside and ask for a server after being told to "sit wherever you want" and waiting at least 15 min at that table. Food is good and I always end up customizing mine and appreciate that they are willing to sub certain things like bang bang shrimp for tuna in my poke bowl etc the bangin shrimp appetizer is very tasty and the blackened fish sandwich is good too! I always ask for a side of pickles and extra ranch for dipping. read more

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We went on a Sunday evening for an early dinner and they weren't that busy. We sat outside and they have 2 sections separated by a bar that was open at the time. I suspect during major sport events, they would have both open.... The outdoor areas had fans blowing to increase airflow during hot summer days but also helps to keep the flying bugs away. Although we still had to contend with flies aggressively trying to get a piece of our dinner. We tried the shrimp tacos and the flatbread pizza, both were good... The shrimp tacos came with a side of chips and salsa. I enjoyed that the shrimp was a little breaded, that gave it some firmness and a crunchy taste to it. Service was good and the ambiance was a bar type atmosphere with a slightly older crowd, worth a try if there's a game on and you just want to chill outside. read more

Went here for lunch stale steak hoagie bread and apple coleslaw was warm, waiter told manager, manager said "we have a new menu" omg! I do not suggest going here period that was strike three! read more