I now remember why I had previously decided I would NEVER come to this restaurant again. 11:30 on a Saturday, and only 2 servers. Every table was full, I should have turned around and gone somewhere else. But it actually didn't take long to get a table once I was acknowledged. The server was not friendly, but not rude. Probably really tired and overworked. Food came out surprisingly quickly. But I had to ask for silverware, napkins, syrup, coffee refills, etc. Food was not that good, but wasn't bad. Tasted like most of it had been already cooked and just reheated quickly and thrown on the plate. At least I'm not hungry anymore though. No thank you's, or other niceties. Server did take an extra step to manually enter my card when it didn't work electronically. Actually, I don't blame the servers or kitchen staff for the poor experience. I blame the managers. Only 2 people for brunch/ lunch on a Saturday is not a good formula for success, and is setting people up for failure. Next time I think about going there, hopefully I remember my previous decision about not going, and go somewhere else. read more

Well been here 3 times this week service usually good food good. Today I ordered scrambled eggs. Probably the easiest thing in the world to cook. They came out looking like an egg white omelet. Both servers looked at them and said they are suppose to use a machine or whisk the eggs before cooking them. well today the lazy cooks just dropped the eggs on the grill and mixed them around on grill with a spatula. Waitress asked if I was going to eat them I said no I don't like egg whites that why I order them scrambled. End of meal they charged 4.16 for the egg white disaster they sent me that I wouldn't eat. Well enjoy that 4 dollars I will Never come back. read more

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Great food, good service at a fair price. Will be back. Love the sweet potato fries read more

Just boring. 2 of us went for a quick, easy lunch. She got chicken salad, I got tuna melt. Both large portions, mine was tasteless as was the potato salad. The cheese was not melted and neither of us got close to a ripe tomato slice! Disappointed read more

Today around 11:30 am restaurant wait staff was understaffed. Server seemed overwhelmed and kept asking how eggs to cooked, egged arrived crisp on edges, wait for bacon after waiting 20 or minutes for order. Head cooked just smirked finally talked to me but not listening. Ask for corporate #, he said he didn't have a number for me to voice my concerns. read more

Today Darrell's was unstaffed. The service was slow. A couple of people in our were ignored. The tables were cleaned off with just water which was not sanitary. Some people in our party had only room-temperature food. Condiments are never on the table when you need them. The lady time we ate there a few weeks ago a large roach was seen crawling on the wall. This restaurant and service are not what it once was. The new people need training. read more

Could not believe that anyone can ruin scrambled eggs. Well, they not only looked like runny snot, so I did not eat them. read more

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Visited 8/2/24 Bad food, bad service, air conditioning minimal. Food was almo0st cold, had to ask for cutlery. Waied interminably for food and topay bill (finally went to counter to pay. Got the only person working. Nothing good to say. Tom Nicholl read more

Our first time was kind of an accident being that we originally wanted to go the station for breakfast. We ended up trying this place out due to the incredible line at the other. Here, no line, we sat right away at their cute little bar. It is tucked back in a shopping plaza and is a bit tricky to find. That ends up being this places saving grace. Hard to find equals not so crowded. The prices are fantastic! As if the recession did not effect this place! For the prices alone we will return! My burrito was delicious! The eggs are fried flat so they roll up perfectly in the burrito and the sausage is fried so it's nice and crispy. With the melted cheese and onions the flavor really pops! I didn't use the salsa but it comes with and the home fries were good. A bit under seasoned but for potato lovers they were fresh and crispy. My husband got the Philly cheesesteak omelette and it was very good he says. Grits are good but not enough of a portion. Biscuit is fresh and hot! Overall we definitely recommend this place! The service is fast and friendly and very accommodating. Ambiance is old school diner. Nothing to see really besides a parking lot but it is a delicious fast and friendly and cheap place! read more

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Food was ok. Service was average. When I eat out I want items on the menu that I wouldn't make at home, my husband wants the same thing every time-Toast,eggs, bacon and grits. My husband was happy. Very basic not particularly tasty but not bad. The interior is tired. We will not be going back. read more

I never eat at this Darrel's Dinner. So I was appalled at there crappy service and the lack of ability to get the order right after three consecutive times! I was was so disgusted at their incompetence, so I walked out and will never come back. I went down to the Darrel's Dinner by Walmart who never messes up my order! read more

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This was Aunt Fannie's Restaurant before Darrells. You could always get a good breakfast there. I feel that the food has changed. I didn't enjoy it like I enjoyed Aunt Fannie's, and that was before his political sign. I've decided he's making enough money by his '2020' sign and doesn't need mine. read more

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Friends treated us to breakfast after church. It was busy there which is typical at that time of day. Our server Alexandria gave us reasonably good service even though she was quite busy. Tom had an omelet, home fries and toast...I had grits, cheesy eggs and a biscuit. Our food was temperature warm (not hot) There was a dead mosquito on the wall by our table that was unappetizing. read more

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I came to Darrell's at the recommendation of family while visiting Ocala. It is a smaller restaurant near a retirement community so it draws an older crowd. I went around 10am on Saturday and there was plenty of table top seating but I opted for the counter. The food was average and tasted as if it was cooked at home, nothing special. However what makes this a 4 star review over an average 3 star is the people. The servers were nice and accommodating. They were busy but checked in often and didn't make me feel like I was nothing then. If you're around and you're looking for a meal that hits the spot visit Darrell's, if anything for the people. read more

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We have eaten here several times always enjoyed it until today. Darryl's isn't fancy food or service. It's usually good food, friendly service and good value. So why only one star? We walked in today (Sunday afternoon). Half the tables were taken and all the other tables were dirty w/ plates, glasses, left over food, etc. We stood by the register waiting for a table to be cleared. There were three waitresses; 2 saw us and the third had her back to us at a table. We waited and waited, and waited. No one said anything! Not even a "we'll be with you in a minute." We continued for a few more minutes and nothing. No welcome, no "we'll be with you", nothing. We really felt like we were imposing on them! So we left and went to Breakfast Station where we were welcomed with open arms and friendly faces.m And yes, I know staff are hard to come by and that Darryl's chef died recently! But if you can't even greet a customer; why open? read more

I was in Darrell's this morning. it was so hot inside I was sweating. I had to leave as I could not take the heat. this has happened before. if the restaurant is 1/2 full it just too hot.It has been like this for months. how they think the can put their electric bill ahead of customers is beyond me. read more

Ordered the "pulled pork" sandwich. Got a sandwich with greasy pork chunks in an unappetizing sauce. The Cole slaw was gross. Service was friendly enough but slow and inefficient. Don't waste your time and money. Eat somewhere else. read more

Went to Darrell's in the Villages because I saw it when I went to a store nearby. They were out of hamburgers, then changed my order to item with grilled chicken.....they were out of chicken, so I ordered a sandwich. I asked for no sauce and not grilled or toasted. It came grilled and the ingredients were layered so the sauerkraut was next to the bread and it made one half of the sandwich soggy. Will not return to this location. read more

They say looks can be deceiving so when I saw this little diner that didn't look like much I went in. There was no deception. If you are not a regular there is no point. However if you prefer cheap tasteless food at not cheap prices then give it a try, maybe you'll become a regular and the servers will talk to you. GOOD LUCK!!!! read more

Well, it took me a while to find it because of odd instructions but I'm so happy I did! The place is clean, the staff efficient, and I had probably THE best omelette ever. So fluffy, so light, so delicious! I'll be coming back. UPDATE: well today was not a good day to be here to eat. Service was way off, orders screwed up, and bugs-- tiny tiny flying bugs all over my food and coffee. When I said I won't share my food with bugs I was told they had a plumbing leak and had to open the back door to air the place out. Why not close the place and correct the issue before being ground zero for potential outbreak. Isn't this how Black Death began? Bad boy! Bad bad boy, Darrell!!! read more

Food is as great as the service! Omelets are good and not greasy like others. Friendly staff.

Very average breakfast joint. No atmosphere. Not especially friendly. Food was ok, but portions small, and overpriced in my opinion. I understand there are several locations, but this experience isn't going to make me want to try the others. read more

I have been here twice before and ordered a cheese omelette! On 6/12/17 I was there and order it again! This time it was SOAKED in some yellow grease, the waitress told me that's how they cook it! She did offer me something else, but my guy was done with his breakfast, so I didn't want to wait nor would I ever eat anything from there again! If she would have stopped by to see how we were doing, I may have tried something different! The thing that got me, they wouldn't take it off the bill, are you ready? Because I ate sides, bacon which I paid extra for, which didn't have to be deducted and cause I ate 3 slices of the toast! They will never see us again! read more

Stop by this Daryl's because I'm trying to get the locations and they're really good got as far as the front door saw several tables with dishes cleared but the place is just absolutely filthy stuff all over the tables all over the chairs all over the floor and told me to sit at the bar and it just covered with junk everywhere these people need to learn how to clean completely disgusting read more

While visiting Ocala for the weekend we stopped here for some good diner breakfast as our Airb&b host recommended. When we walked inside no one acknowledged us for some time. We walked to the waitress behind the counter and had to ask if it's seat yourself, which it was. So we sat in her section at the counter. She was not hospitable at all. It seemed she catered to her locals and barely spoke to us. She took our order swiftly, Kinda felt rushed. She filled our coffee once then continued to disregard us. We got our food which was NOTHING to brag about. Biscuits were good though. My boyfriends eggs were runny and steak under cooked. He sent it back without wanting to eat anymore. The waitress kindly took the meal off bill. then slams the bill on the counter. She seemed pissed. So we got out of there as fast as possible. We will not be returning to this location if this is how newcomers are treated. We were worried that all of Ocala was filled with rude staff, thank god it's only at Darrels. read more

So I come in for lunch. Nice waitress. Clean place, There's me and i couple. They get their food. About the time my lunch is coming up I smell a strong odor of burnt food. I tell Kim (waitress) that somethings burning, she says "YEP, but I won't serve you burnt food". The smell is so purvasive I'm thrown completely off my appetite. What the hell? I left a$5 and won't be back. They must have idiots in the kitchen. 1 order. 1 ORDER. They burn food? What a stench. read more

My partner and I just had breakfast here. We agree that it was excellent! We both had the two egg breakfast. No complaints at all. Service was quick and courteous, excellent as well. Our server, Kim was delightful. read more

If you want down home diner food, this is your place. A bunch of regulars eat here and we felt very comfortable eating breakfast with them . In fact, one of their customers had baked homemade cheesecake to share and luckily my husband was offered a piece, which was extremely delicious! Our breakfast was delicious, ham & cheese omelet with home fried potatoes and my hubby had a traditional breakfast sandwich. We definitely would return to eat here again because our Server, Katherine was friendly and fast with our food! read more

First time here And the last Service bad and food worse This place is the true definition of greasy spoon I had to eat a mint afterwords to get the taste out. Of my mouth Update the food was so greasy I don't think I will be able to eat dinner I honestly have to say this is the worst food I have had in 25 years My friend couldn't eat hers and if was smart I should of sent mine back also The onion rings were drenched in grease The X cons cooking don't even use salt on the food Do yourself a favor and eat somewhere else I think I need another Tums I think there speciality is breakfast A monkey can cook an egg read more

We came here for breakfast and the place is busy. Waited about 5-10 min for a table. The service was good but it took a long time for the food. The food was good. I had the egg ham and cheese breakfast sandwich with home fries. The home fries were not what I expected but they were delicious. I would defiantly come back. read more

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This used to be a pleasure to go to but things and attitudes went down hill fast The owners didn't recognized a good thing when they had it One bad apple ruined it for everyone What a shame read more

Always a delicious breakfast. Never had a problem with food or service. Love the sausage gravy and biscuits. Always the best.

Wonderful lace for breakfast. Kate was a super server's Giad we went out of our way to eat. The breakfast burrito was really good, My husband had the mountain scramble. He said yum! read more

Great food fair fair prices awesome corned beef hash and awesome hash brown and the waitresses are super super friendly and always make sure you have everything A+++++ read more

Pretty good breakfast food. I like their biscuits and gravy. Been here several times. Good Ruben sandwich. Service has always been good.

Awesome time with my friends and family members at Darrells Dinner at on top of the world

Though there is another Darrel's near by, with the same menu, I prefer this location. I'm there typically once a week so my experience may be enhanced by the staff recognizing me. Thinking about it, I really have only one complaint. The straws are too short for their tall glasses. I had to think long and hard for that one. read more

Was gonna go to ihop but was to crowded. Very happy it was. Found this place right behind it and love it. I had the country scrambler ( yum ) and my hubby had country fried steak, also yum. Way better then ihop. Can't beat the prices either. Will definitely go back. read more

Great place to have breakfast and lunch prices fair staff attentive Sandwiches are chuck full and the soups are delicious great place for family read more

Love this place.....closest thing to a New York diner.....excellent service and staff...exceptionally friendly