I was meeting my bff at Bob Evan, as we do every other month. We didn't realize that due to recent…read moretornado, they were not open until later in the day. I did a search and found Oak Tree Cafe. It is hidden in a huge office building complex. What a hidden gem! They offered most of what Bob Evans does, at close to half the price. And the food is SO much better. Atmosphere is very bright and clean. Staff was very welcoming! I think we found our new meeting place!!!!

Very clean establishment, service is excellent food, house made menu items, including salads…read moreburgers, breakfast, to name a few, and bake goods

We have visited Tropical Bay about 3x past 2 weeks or so…read more 1st time: Our waitress was Janayla. It's the first time we have ever seen her, she is new. What a great addition to the team. She was so professional, respectful and you can really see she loves working with people, all smiles, very attentive and helpful. 2nd time: We are on our way to visit family, we asked if they wanted something to eat. We sent them a link to their website menu, and they texted their order. This time we ordered front in the front. Wilson one of the owners was taking our order. That man gets dressed with patience in his sleeves... lol. He was so good to us as we were trying to get everyone's orders right. 3rd time: Today August 22, 2026 - My husband asked me what do you want for lunch as we were driving back from Ukraine Parade in Parma. I said nothing, not hungry. He said what about Tropical Bay! He knew I would change my mind. This time Joelys took care of us. She's been there ever since we started going. Wonderful young lady and I know she's been rightfully going up the ranks at the restaurant and given more responsibility. She does a great job! Already knows what I order and all the intricacies. She's always happy to see the customers. Through every visit if the owners are there, especially Diana she makes it a point to come see us and takes a few minutes to say hello. They are salt to this earth wonderful, hardworking people. My favorite: Fried Pork with Tostones - I love all their food but I'm Latina so I make all these foods, I don't make the pork bites and tostones. These are melt in your mouth. My husbands: Tri Fongo with Shrimp, Cuban Rice, Rice and Bean The food I took my guest that they loved, Beef Pastelillos/Empanadas, Dominican Chicken, Butter Chicken, Puerto Rican Rice and Beans The place looks so cute and celebratory. Music playing, the Tropical Feeling, it's so nice. You will not be disappointed. I have severe food allergies and this is the only place I trust with my life.

My husband and I had lunch at Tropical Bay Latin Cuisine on Friday and it was fantastic! We each…read moreordered mojitos, he had the lime and I had the passion fruit and both were absolutely excellent and so refreshing. For food, we shared two appetizers and honestly could have made a meal out of them. The Dominican Flag was incredible: crispy fried plantains, perfectly melty fried cheese, Dominican salami and smoky longaniza, all topped with pickled red onions that added the perfect zing. Every bite was packed with flavor and felt like true comfort food. We also loved the Loaded Yuca Balls; crispy golden yuca stuffed with cheese and topped with roasted pineapple, jalapeños, sour cream, and bacon. The combination of sweet, spicy, cheesy, and savory was amazing. Everything tasted fresh and homemade, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was great. We'll definitely be back to try more from the menu!

Visited The Oak Barrel for dinner recently. When we arrived, it was quiet and empty, which was…read moreideal. When we were seated, our waitress brought us some cold water in glasses and gave us menus. I felt like trying some bourbon, so I requested Larceny. There were a lot of tasty looking options on the menu, but I ultimately settled on salmon. My wife requested cod, and my son requested the rib dinner. The ambience of the place was nice. The waitress was friendly and there was a car show outside, which was cool. It didn't take long for our food to be cooked. My fish was hot off the grill, had a wonderful crispy finish, and was cooked to my specification. The salmon was delicious, as were the mashed potatoes it was served on. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and delicious as well. I was craving more. Everyone enjoyed their meals and with great service, we agreed that this could be a place we visit when we're in the area. Great stuff!

I went to this location with coworkers for our Employee Appreciation Dinner and I had the wings…read more. I really did like them. They're delicious. Also, there is a slight "kick" but definitely bearable. The calamari was good as well. We sat on the patio and regretfully, I didn't go inside (too full) but overall, I'm willing to visit again as I stay relatively close.

I ordered takeout from Naf Naf Grill on our first night in Independence. My husband and I had been…read moredriving from Chicago and been on the road for almost 6 hours. Luckily, Naf Naf Grill was still open by the time we rolled into town. I ordered a chicken shawarma bowl and my husband had a falafel platter. The food was fresh and tasty. The best part was the pita bread that came with our entrees. So soft and fluffy, and with a slather of garlic sauce - so good!!

The spices, the flavors were fabulous. The people were very friendly, and helpful…read more We don't live in the area, but would frequent this restaurant if we could!

People and food were excellent. I really enjoyed their lunch…read morespecial. The falafel was excellent, I haven't had one this good in so long. The kofta was a little salty. They were busy when i was there. Most people seemed to get their meals to go.

Food always delicious Nice atmosphere nice people!…read more Great service great price always enjoy eating here!

The gentleman was super nice. Even added more ingredients as needed for my specialty drink. Will…read moredefinitely recommend

This food is super fresh, made to order. The guy there is so nice! It's fast, easy, healthy and…read moredelicious.

This is a solid spot for food. Come early because they do run out of items, which is usually a sign…read moreof a great place. They were out of the salad when we visited, but we ordered 8 tenders, loaded fries, and Brussels sprouts. I mentioned it was our first time there, and the gentleman helping us recommended the sprouts -- great choice. He also walked us through the sauces we tried: citrus BBQ, hot BBQ, and the jalapeño sauce (sorry if I got the names slightly wrong). The three guys working there were all very friendly and welcoming. I also loved that the iced tea is free. Overall, a great first experience with excellent service and food. This picture is leftovers of 2 tenders. I also loved that you pick a card from stack of cards and that is the name you get called to pick up your food.

I've been wanting to try Boss ChicknBeer for a while and am so glad I finally did! Met a friend and…read moredined in. As a millennial, I truly loved the vibe, the music, the style. Very nostalgic with nods to good music, games and tv shows all over the place. I plan to go back to try the late night menu, which includes a few extra items not of the daytime menu. The food was good! Everything hot and fresh. The team working was also very friendly. No complaints! Plus - the free tea was delicious.

I was traveling for work. Absolutely loved this restaurant, the food is so good. Each time I…read morereturn for a work trip I go to this restaurant several times. I love the hummus and veggies, green bean dish and salads. Service was also excellent.

Great service. Loved the spicy cauliflower appetizer I had along my baba Ghanoush. Amazing.read more