This place is legit like yo grammas house back in the day when they would fry chicken in Crisco in…read morea cast iron pan! We have passed by it so many times on the way home from vacation and always wanted to stop so yesterday we did! My hubby turn his big ole truck around and we stopped and ate outside with the dogs. The staff have that Southern hospitality going on too. They couldn't have been more nice and helpful for us first timers.

This chicken is so consistently delicious, we make it a planned stop on any road trip through the…read morearea. The team is friendly and fast, and if you choose to stop and eat the inside is clean and open.

We were looking for a place to stop and saw that they had a long drive thru line…read more THE BEST HOLE IN THE WALL YOU'll FIND Took about 5 minutes to walk up order and get our food The locals should be appreciative and thankful to have such a great burger spot.

I can't tell you the exact year when I finally decided to actually TRY the Burger Barn. I honestly…read moreput it off for years, thinking to myself... yeah, sure they're good. It's the only burger place around here! Years have passed, and competition has moved into town... and yet? I'd rather go here for my hamburger crave than anywhere else around. Why? They've never compromised on how they make, wrap or deliver their delicious burgers to you out the window. They are just as delicious today as they were 20-odd years ago when I first tried them and got hooked! How does someplace maintain this? Good management and ownership. Not compromising on quality, ingredients or changing how it has always been done and done right. The same burger I bought from there over 20 years ago is the same delicious burger I buy today. Sure, the prices have gone up, but they have to in order to pay upkeep of your premises, taxes, your staff and the suppliers of everything you have to have in order to run your business. I still remember someone complaining about how much it was for a burger there when they first raised their prices to at least be somewhat competitive with the "Arches" down the street. Look. You can go down there and buy something that someone flipped around, pre-processed somewhat filled with questionable meat or soy protein, loaded with msg and salt, who knows where it all was already made and pre-cooked before it even got there... I've seen the process from start to finish at our Burger Barn. They cook your burger fresh once you order it. If it were made already, it'd be ready for pickup at the window when you pull up to order... sounds like someplace you know? I've got the patience for something fresh, something consistently good and priced a lot cheaper than down the street, considering you're getting so much better quality! So you do you and go wherever you like... me? I'll stick with the best burger in town that's oh so good from the first bite to the very last bit. I thought about that, looking at the bite I had at the end with still plenty of creamy cheese, tons of meat and a few delicious pieces of pickles, onions, lettuce and even a sliver of tomato worked into it! Good to the absolute last bite. It's amazing to me that no one realizes how lucky we are that we have a family owned and mostly run business right here serving quality to our community for how many years now? Anyone know? I'll have to ask them. The window servers may change but the food is always the same goodness it always is. Thank you guys for maintaining your place in our town!!

On 301, former Sonny's BBQ location…read more The Smoked turkey was amazing. Reasonable price a, Im out quickly

Long timers here, have been twice in the last week. First time my requested well burger with no…read morepink was half raw. They offered to put it back on the flat top or cook another, I declined because then, I'd have to eat alone after my spouse was done. Ate for breakfast this morning and everything tastes different, not in a good way. The grits were under cooked and very mealie tasting. I know my grits. The ham was flavorless also and had to go get my own refill of coffee. Not did our server come back to the table and offer refills. You pay a good price for drinks and only get one fill. Thats a great way to up charge. I know Diane's recently sold but keep Going in this direction and it won't last long. Not Sure if I want to spend my money on sub par food or service anymore. What a shame! Used to be only decent place to eat in Hawthorne.

I have breakfast there a lot!! they make it the way I like…read moreit. Great service with friendly wait staff. The hamburgers are the best and even better with onion rings.

Angel's Dining Car is touted as Florida's oldest continuously operating diner, located in Palatka,…read moreFlorida inside a converted vintage rail car since 1932. This place is one of those rare gems that if happen to be in the northeast part of Florida, you should stop here! And an even bigger if, if you are in Palatka on Tuesday or Friday, you have pleasure of ordering Lou's famous fried chicken. There are other items on the menu that are worthy of your order, with this fried chicken is to lunch for! My dining companion and I split the three-piece fried chicken entrée, which was served with french fries and coleslaw. I am sure that the meal was under $11, and was worth every penny. We had to save room because we wanted to try the ice cream shop down the street. The fried chicken was crispy on the outside and moist and savory on the inside. The french fries were spot on crispy and the coleslaw is a perfect final option for this meal. Service was very friendly and cheerful. We could tell this is the kind of place that the local frequent. Although we elected to eat inside due to the heat of the day, there is outdoor seating and I think carhop service outside. The restaurant serves breakfast all day as well as other sandwich options. This restaurant is as iconic to Florida as any museum, and is worth a repeat visit!

For Florida Brisket this food truck has the best by far, always moist and flavorful. You can taste…read morethe LOVE of cooking, and it looks as good as it tastes

Roadside Bar B Que is excellent. Ribs melt in your mouth and Brisket is off the chart.read more

There are a few places in Palatka to go for breakfast an this is another good one. It's simple but…read moregreat. The service an food were very good an we lacked for nothing. The food came out hot and cooked perfect to order. They have plenty of tables so your never waiting to be seated. The decor is simple an cute.

Stopped in for breakfast & it was wonderful! Everything was cooked to order, fresh & delicious…read more This sweet sweet dive was just what the doctor ordered this morning. Service was friendly & fast. I ordered a BLT with a fried egg. The bacon was crispy & delicious with crisp lettuce and fresh tomato. The hash browns were crispy & seasoned just right.

By far, the best food in North Central Florida…read more Been coming here for well over 15 years. I've eaten all across Florida and I dare you to find a better fried shrimp anywhere in the South. I sure haven't. Last night I had one of the specials-- fresh scallops over pasta and it was just absolutely fantastic. My wife had grilled grouper with sweet potato fries and was so good she refused to share. Service was great. At no point did my cup go empty. My wife is always happy with the wine selection. It was quiet (we ate in the dining room) and was very clean. Nice white tablecloths as well. As much as I enjoyed my entree... my favorite part of the night was dessert. We split an incredible chocolate cake and a slice of sour orange pie. Absolutely my favorite restaurant in the area.

Word of mouth, if it's good, restaurants can thrive from it. And that's what happened in this case…read morewhen an acquaintance mentioned the Blue Water Bay and how good the shrimp dinners are. Our brunch experience definitely confirmed that, with a tasty twist on Cajun cooking. My husband tried the Earlton Hash. A tasty combination of shrimp, andouille sausage, a creamy hollandaise sauce and done wonderful tiny potatoes all topped with a fried egg. This dish made for a memorable brunch. He topped it off with a bottle of beer to connect the two eating periods. I opted for the French Toast. It was tender and moist. It came with very crispy bacon. The dining room is nicely furnished with stained glass sea life. They also showcase artwork for sale. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. However, the kitchen is a bit slow in service. Side note-the restrooms, while functional, could use work. And for those looking for liquid refreshments there is an attached bar, with seating behind a full wall .

The Gator Q's BBQ in Waldo has no affiliation with the Gator Q's that is in High Springs. This BBQ…read morejoint is right off Waldo road just past the downtown area. There's parking directly on Waldo Road which wasn't a problem to utilize. While the building is small, there is bar seating indoors (but no bar). The outdoor tables were in the shade so it probably wouldn't be too unbearable to eat in their outdoor area. When I stopped I was expecting a dirty little BBQ shack, but was pleased to find that is was very clean inside, leading me to feel a little more comfortable eating here. I ordered the sliced turkey plate with green beans and mac & cheese (about $7). The staff was friendly and got me the food quickly. The quality of their BBQ however didn't compare to most BBQ joints in Gainesville. The turkey was some of the driest I've had. The sweet sauce which I had to use a generous portion of was pretty good though. The sides tasted fine and the Texas toast drenched in butter was great. While there's room for improvement, I'll stop here again instead of a fast food joint (which is the majority of dining options in Waldo).

The barbecue itself is pretty good. A little fatty for me on the cuts (we had brisket and sliced…read morepork) but I prefer my meat totally lean, so that probably had an influence on my opinion. The mac and cheese was entirely bland, no amount of salt and pepper could save it, but the potatoes were pretty good. The worst part was the wait - nearly half an hour for a to-go order when they didn't seem busy at all. We'll give them another shot in a little while for comparison, there's not a ton of super local options! (This review sat in draft form for me for a while - I think this place may be closed now...)