Had to come to Ocala for business. We stopped at a local Diner. The service (Mary) was outstanding! The place had an old fashioned aesthetic. It was clean and the menu had a decent variety. The food was EXCELLENT. Will definitely return if we are back in the area. read more

Darrell's Dog Gone Good Diner - Sloppy Joe with cheese and real fries - Diners Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Food is always excellent. Service is friendly and expedient. This is a restaurant that truly has a heart for it's customers. I always think of breakfast when Darrell's is concerned, but I have to say, their lunch sandwiches are really good. The Chuckwagon sandwich is fantastic. And actually something you probably couldn't get anywhere else!! Also has Eggs Benedict! Yum! read more

We love Shannon, she's the reason we keep coming back. She I a great experience in the morning's. read more

Darrell's Dog Gone Good Diner - Eggs,grits, Sausage and toast - Diners Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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My family and I had breakfast at Darrell's diner this morning and we had a great experience. We had breakfast at other Darrell's locations before, but this was our first time at this location. There were nine of us and we were seated immediately. The location was clean and orderly and the staff was friendly. The restaurants color theme is red and white and decor was minimal. I begin breakfast with a hot chocolate with whipped cream. I was pleasantly surprised to see that they used real whipped cream, not the artificial stuff out of a can which makes a huge difference. I got the 2-2-2 and upgraded my pancakes to cinnamon swirl with scrambled eggs and two sausage patties. Everybody in my party got the correct order, the food was hot, and delicious. We would definitely visit here again. Rating from F to A +++, I give it an A+++. read more

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Classic two meats and a side lunch. Service is friendly. Plenty of close parking. Okay, do I went there for a quiet business lunch and service was very pleasant. The decor is early americana diner, so don't expect cloth napkins and cloth table clothes and yes, your table may wobble (ours did not). My only complaint is that the food took a very long time to come to us. The food was good, but some of the sides were premade, as you would expect, so it was just the main that had to be cooked, so I am not sure what was going on. But the food, what about the food? Potatoes Salad - just like my momma used to make. Coleslaw - good service, nice flavoring. Fries - frozen, they were okay. Macaroni Salad - not my fave. BLT - well made, crisp bacon, nice flavor Smothered Chopped Beef - a special for the day, I thought it was fantastic. I know it is not a super difficult dish, but it was well flavored, as was the gravy on top. Good for a lunch or casual breakfast. read more

Darrell's Dog Gone Good Diner - BLT - Diners Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Service was good the restaurant was clean. I ordered grits eggs and raisin toast. They do not have real butter. It's Vegetable oil butter. So the grits and the toast had it in it. It can't cost that much more for real butter. read more

Darrell's Dog Gone Good Diner - 3 eggs grits and raisin toast - Diners Near Me - Ocala, Florida

At one point in time, Darrell's was a go to place for breakfast. But when it's 7:30am on a weekday and the place was practically empty, that wasn't a good sign. Our server was sweet and attentive. Ticket times were perfect. However, the food quality to price just did not match up! :( If you're going to ask about temperatures and how the eggs are going to be cooked, then at least try to get as close to those requests as possible. I ordered a medium hamburger patty and it came out completely well down. I also ordered my scrabbled eggs VERY soft and even went on the say, "...runny, wet, barely cooked... ." the eggs came out totally cooked with no sign of runny yolks anywhere. Finally, the home fries were crispy. I'm sorry, but I want them sauteed not deep fried. Then the add-ons, onions and peppers extras were $0.90 **each** and there had to be maybe 3 thin slices of each mixed in with the potatoes. This really sent me over the edge. With my wife's BLT meal and my Hamburger Patty & Eggs, 1 tall OJ and 1 tall whole milk: $40+ !!! We are going to try and find a better breakfast joint to frequent more time a week because the quality of food at these prices just don't justify even a single weekly visit. read more

Your food is always good. Seriously overpriced, but good. You should have opened up another location in Pearl Britain Plaza because "The Breakfast Station is serving absolute slop. When they close up shop consider moving in. They've already done the hard part getting it set up. They just need good management and cooks. read more

As soon as I walked in the door I was greeted with a cheerful, "welcome to Darrell's Diner, sit wherever you like!". I sat and was immediately given a menu and asked if I wanted coffee. The waitress was super nice - the food came out quickly and was good. Vey nice place for a good breakfast with a team that appear to be very happy in their jobs and leave you smiling and happily tipping read more

The kitchen staff fights with the server staff, audibly and angrily. If I were a judge deciding the matter, if it turned bloody, I would hold the kitchen staff responsible for any fights that my break out... Just judging from my seat 7 feet away. One gets the impression that this will probably be the first and last time one will patronize this place as one sits here waiting for his first meal he's ever had here thinking perhaps the Quality of the food may somehow redeem the experience thus far enjoyed. When the food arrived, I felt like I was seven years of age as I think back to when I was a child... We've all been there before asking our parents... "are we there yet? ". "Is the food ready yet?" Either the owner is playing golf somewhere or the owner is on deck and is part and parcel to the problem. As I wait for my food, I'm taking the time to write this review and so far I would say that if you could find a place within 5 miles of here, you would probably not be writing a review, but probably be eating by now. The food has not arrived and I can tell you even if the food is out of this world, I suggest that you brownbag it rather than come here. When I took the photo of my food that you see below: I was fighting off the drool falling down my lips as I waited for someone to pick up the food, bring it to me so that I could eat it. I have not tasted the food as of this writing but come even if the food is out of this world come I suggest you stop at a Wawa And consume a snack before you come here; I'm being serious. If you were a child of the 80s, you might wanna take a look at this show: https://youtu.be/xfq-YSgzKzU I feel like I'm on the set where Mel amd alice Maintain a cynical, snide banter between themselves. Anyway. The food arrived and the sweet potato fries are awesome. The buffalo wrap: perfection. So, why a one star? 1. Unprofessional 2. And disorganised, Sloppy counter area 3. Food food takes a long time to come out 4. The girls are so hard-working but arguing with the kitchen and I blame it on the kitchen staff I heard the argument ...it does not leave one with a good taste in his mouth 5. Either there is no manager, or the owner doesn't care Overall: if you have nowhere else to go, come here in tolerate this. The food is pretty good. read more

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Breakfast is fantastic. Small town feel and friendly staff. Several tvs in case you want to sit at the diner style bar.

I stopped in at Darrell's recently while my mother was in for an appointment, and I had some free time. I remember this place as being Aunt Fannie's, but never had a chance to visit it back then, so really this was a first time visit without any preconceived notions of what it once was. When I arrived, there was a sign on the door stating that their card reader was down, so I was going to have to pay in cash. A quick visit over to the Wawa next door to get some cash from their ATM fixed that problem. Upon entering, I was greeted and seated immediately. My service was fine, with my wait staff taking care of me without any issues. Note that this was mid-morning, so the early morning rush was gone and it wasn't really starting into lunchtime yet. I kept it simple, ordering some eggs, toast, and corned beef hash (I am such a sucker for corned beef hash, which is why I keep it to diners for breakfast only) All of it was good, and I enjoyed the food. The clientele are purely locals, and at the time it was a mix of retirees and construction folks, which is all good. I love places that the locals go to on a regular basis, because it means the food is good and relatively inexpensive. I was happy with my experience. read more

Darrell's purchased the longtime former Aunt Fannie's restaurant as a turn key operation. Because of that it is still basically Aunt Fannie's. Because of their reputation of being open 24 hours , Darrell's has had to expand it's normally simple breakfast menu into a full 3 meal menu. Prices are higher than what they were and portions are smaller. Normally that wouldn't be too bad except that my food was cold and the corn bread sadly stale. Even though they've been open a month now I'm hoping they're just trying to still get adjusted. I sadly watched as their manager either spent her time behind the building smoking or sitting at tables gabbing with customers while her waitresses served her. Oh! As well as sending her employee son on personal errands. I'll return again after they're totally reorganized. After all it is one of the few places that are open 24 hours. read more

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Food was ok. Service was prompt, and I felt welcome in the restaurant. I like the other Darrell's on Marucamp. .

$3.00 to share a plate is shameful. They need big bold letters if they do that. We did not ask for separate plates and would have been fine with just one plate between us. NEVER AGAIN read more

This place used to be Aunt Fannies. Would go there regularly. Enjoyed the many menu options. New owner wants to push his politics into my dining experience by putting up a Trump 2020 sign. I just want to have breakfast-- not going there any more. Owner is free to have a political opinion, and I'm free to choose a dining experience without being served a side of politics. read more

Darrell's Dog Gone Good Diner - This was "Aunt Fannie's Restaurant" location previously. Darrell's Diner sign from S. Pine Ave (US441) taken 6-13-2020. - Diners Near Me - Ocala, Florida

I've eaten here several times in the past, but will never go again! I should have known when I saw the cook not wearing gloves and touching his phone to cancel my order. The chicken fried steak was ok, but the gravy was runny like soup, and the mashed potatoes were terrible. The waitress told me they must've changed the recipe but I don't see any successful business, changing their recipe and downgrading. I was sick to my stomach all night. I'll never eat at this place again.! and I will be calling one of their other stores to speak to a manager about it! read more

I requested eggs over medium and got extr hard, when i told the waitress she took it back to crystal who said she won't re do them as they can't just redo people eggs. do I got breakfast with out the eggs and they charged me for a whole breakfast. read more

Pancakes ok. Coffee is amazing and customer service is great. My husband ordered the 2 egg breakfast scrambled seems very happy after eating it . read more

Darrell's Dog Gone Good Diner - Diners Near Me - Ocala, Florida

New place in Inverness. Had to try this new restaurant on 41. Menu choice were good. Place was freshly new at least the paint. Food horribly greasy. GENERIC KETCHUP. PRICED LIKE THEY ARE SERVING HEINZ. Barely 1 piece of American cheese on the omelet. Oh hell no! Old people who have no taste buds and don't know how to cook will love it!. Run away! read more

Great food and service Scramblers are yummy, you can bring your dog inside. They have Wi-Fi also.

I went in a little biased because I loved Aunt Fannie's. Growing up in Ocala it was a special place for me and my family to come. Darrell's did not disappoint! The renovations look GREAT and the same staff is just as lovely. The loaded hash browns are to die for and this sandwich was amazing! Great job. read more

Darrell's Dog Gone Good Diner - Griller Sandwich - Diners Near Me - Ocala, Florida

I was very saddened by the change to one of my favorite places to stop on my drives down to Disney. this use to be Aunt Fannies and was so good. When it was Aunt Fannie's service was great as was the food. Send becoming Darrell's Dog Gone Good Diner, it went downhill. They should call it Darrell's Dog Gone Bad. I have been in three times since changing names hoping with each visit for things to improve as they get adjusted but each time I am disappointed. First off the service is very bad. Each time I go I wait up to 20 minutes for someone to take my drink order. I never get refills. In fact, I am usually ignored as manager chit chats to friends or goes out to smoke. The other waitresses are usually standing around talking I even saw a waitress get upset with an elderly woman because her walker was sitting next to her hair. As for food, the quality has gone down a lot. Portion sizes are smaller yet more expensive. Plus my food is either served lukewarm or cold which could be because the waitresses are talking instead of working. Overall I am aware I need to find a new place to stop on my road trip which is a shame because I really loved this diner before it swapped names and management. read more

This place is amazing. Food is great! Breakfasts always packed . Great community place

Super nice waitress, even when I came an hour before close. She was attentive and made sure I was taken care the whole time.

I found this his place to be disgusting!!!! I didn't even want to stay to eat because I found the place filthy. But I stayed to try the food. It was cold and gross! The staff was rude, and the management horrible. I couldn't be paid to go back! read more

Terrible service Terrible food It might not be very intelligent to post a political sign especially when your food is so bad a dog wouldn't even eat it read more

Got a table, waitress brought menu and said she will be right back, took my coffee order but didn't have time for breakfast order, she will be right back. Watched three people come in, sit at the counter, she went right over, gave them menus, took their order, got them drinks then walked past me saying she will be right back as she went to another table. We got up and left read more

Good food, but bad business putting a huge Trump sign up. Ate there pretty regularly, but not anymore. I don't like eggs with a side of fascism. read more

I can't believe Darrell's would politicize a large Trump 2020 banner on his restaurant sign. We have been coming here since it was Aunt Fannies. I will NEVER come back here as long as you're going to politicize your restaurant to earn business. So very, very sad that Darrell put this sign up as a joke, but it's going to cause long time customers to never return. The servers all agree the sign should come down. People called while we were eating, yelling about the sign. Time for another restaurant to take its place. This place has never been the same as it was when it was Aunt Fannies. The restaurant is never busy, menu sucks and needs to permanently shut down. read more

First time here since it ceased to be Aunt Fannies and it is nowhere near as good, food wise, service wise or otherwise. Country ham was thin, salty and burnt. Had to wait until we almost finished for a top up on the coffee. I fear that have ruined a great reputation. read more

Food was sent back for having hair on the eggs. Next plate they five me had hair in the home frys. Never had an issue at other Darrels in Ocala but will never return to this one. read more

Do you want a good place to eat with reasonable prices? Darrell's Dog Gone Good Diner is the place to go! Do you want you meals a certain way? Darrell's Dog Gone Good Diner is the place to go. My wife ordered a "Pattie Melt" and got it exactly like she wanted it. Waitress was very busy, but took care of us. Both my wife and I have experience working in this kind of atmosphere and we have no complaints! We will go back to this Darrell's Dog Gone Good Diner, diner read more

We are Philadelphia transplants, we try Philadelphia cheese everywhere! Well this was the best in Florida, so far!! Had to tell them American cheese and hold the green peppers , but it was delicious!!!! All Philly transplants come check this place to eat! And ask for Heather, great waitress!! read more

Unfortunately everything was terrible about this place. Coffee tasted like water, food was meh, and our server was sub par. Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere for breakfast. read more

While my husband was in ICU, the kids and I had breakfast at Darrel's and it was very good. French toast , eggs, has browns , etc everything we enjoyed was good and served hot. Will definitely try lunch soon. Recommend this diner. read more

We enjoy Darrell's Diner and eat at the restaurant across from Walmart frequently, and were happy to see that a Darrell's was open past the 3 PM closing time that the others have. So, we went to try it soon after it opened on a Saturday night at 6 PM and unfortunately they were out of two or three items on the menu that we wanted to try, including the pulled pork and ribs. We chose to go back for another chance a few weeks later around the same time, and they were once again out of pulled pork and other menu items. We tried a few more times, running into the same problem. Our fifth or sixth trip was our last, as we tried to pay for our meal with a Darrell's Gift Card and the manager said they couldn't use it with their card machines. How can you sell a restaurant gift card and refuse to accept them? The wait staff and food that WAS available was alright, but not the great things we expect from Darrell's. We still eat at the Darrell's on 40 and would recommend it any time, but we'll never eat at this location on Pine again. read more

This used to be Aunt Fannies and they still have some of the same fantastic servers. The menu is not as varied and I really miss the old biscuits. The food quality is better and the service is still great so its still a good place to go. read more

Was in Ocala and looking for a non chain breakfast place. Stumbled across this place and was a little weary based on mixed reviews. Place was crowded but not full on a Saturday morning. Sat at counter and was quickly acknowledged by a waitress who was hustling around. She came back soon and took my order and brought coffee. Food came out in reasonable time. Had 2 eggs over medium, country ham grits and toast. Food was piping hot and coffee was refilled several times read more

I can't say a single bad word about a Darrell's. This particular location is the "home" of one of my absolute favorite servers, of all time, at any restaurant, from Route 66 to Phil's Diner in Punxsutawney, PA, all the way to sunny FL, Miss Crissy. She is young, energetic, blonde, and beautiful, always just breezing through the diner making her job look exceptionally easy, while you may see other servers in there huffing and puffing and looking lost and aggravated, Crissy is on top of her game and NEVER tells a customer "no", even if they ask for something literally impossible... she will find a compromise that keeps everyone happy, she's the ideal person to have in an establishment like this, with a fresh smile for each and EVERY customer through the door, and a wave goodbye to each one on their way out, even in the midst of writing out a complicated order for a party of 12. She represents Darrell's Diner with grace, class, and as a food handler and salesperson she is top-notch. If you didn't know any better, you'd think she owned the place, because she treats every part of her job as if she is deeply invested in it. I sincerely hope she receives the credit she deserves for her EXEMPLARY performance every single day. Darrell & the owners of the Diner surely must know how very difficult it can be to find a trustworthy & caring employee and the value that brings to their diner. I just love the corned beef hash, also! Thanks Crissy, for always giving my family a happy breakfast experience! (: read more