We made an impulse visit to the Fork & Hen for dinner. We were able to get in without a…read morereservation and opted to sit inside, they also have outdoor seating. Interesting décor of stuff. I was seated facing a wall so I didn't get a good long look at my surroundings but between what I did see and looking at photos posted on Yelp the theme seems to be chickens. Our server was friendly and available to answer any questions as we spent time looking over the menu. I settled on The Hitman, a double patty smashed burger with American cheese, hen sauce, fried mozzarella, Nueske's bacon, with a side of garlic parm fries. It isn't listed on the online menu but there is a note the menu changes frequently so it may not match the day's offering. Let me start by saying that two of the people at my table got salads and were disappointed that there was too much lettuce and too little other stuff. With that out of the way, let me talk about The Hitman, which I loved. What is Nueske bacon? This is a special smoked flavorful bacon made by the Nueske family. Fork & Hen uses thick cut, and there were two slices on my burger. My burger towered so high there was no hope of picking it up, so I attacked it with knife and fork. Being made with Focaccia bread certainly added to the height, but so did a thick block of mozzzrella cheese. The cheese, melted on the inside and crispy on the outside, was substantial. I would be careful biting into a hot block of melted cheese, think pizza mouth. In my photo I broke into one corner to show that is cheese, so much cheese. The burger patty part topped with American cheese was by itself great, like you might find at a home cookout or Smashburgers. Other toppings were there but for me this was meat and a lot of cheese. And as much bread as you want. I loved my surprising good cheeseburger.

Spending a couple of days in Sarasota, FL and tried Fork and Hen for the first time. Their site had…read moreme at "soul food with a modern twist." The "Best Damn Mac and Cheese" is not false advertisement. Wow. Huge portion and worth every $13 penny. Elevated with Gruyère, donegal cheddar and reggiano cheese with a light béchamel and is so very good. I foresee myself craving this in the future and being sad I live in Orlando and can't even Door Dash. I really enjoyed the Crab Cake Eggs Benedict too - though some of my crab had a little fishy taste, but most of it was perfect. The Meyer-lemon hollandaise was creamy, light and just enough citrus flavor. Love it being served on soft foccacia bread with perfectly poached eggs. Service was fantastic! Our server "Erica" was amazing. She made great recommendations and even made a fresh pot of coffee for me, Including an iced version of it to go along with my husband's iced tea. She said portion sizes are even bigger at dinner! We will definitely be back.

Had the pulled pork barbecue sandwich and what a great choice!…read moreMoved to S W Fla from Georgia a few years ago and I'd put this sandwich up against any other! Arrived at opening to meet friends who we had not seen in a while and told the waitress to let us know if they needed the table, but we were not rushed!

This is a restaurant that we really enjoyed and will definitely return and highly recommend. We…read morehad about 15 minute wait for our table but it was a beautiful day and didn't mind the wait. The ambiance is kind of old school southern and was comfortable. Our server, Athena, was very nice and pleasant. She checked back multiple times to make sure we were good. We ordered the Crab cakes with a side of mac & cheese, and the Gumbo. Both were outstanding! The flavors were excellent and the food was hot and delicious. I would rate the mac & cheese as middle of the road, better than some but not as good as others. There was live music with a trio playing, which we really enjoyed. Overall, I would give them 8.5-9 out of 10.

Such a nice and helpful staff. Loved the food and the dessert was amazing! We had a party of 6 and…read morethey were very accommodating.

Real Texas BBQ in southwest Florida - Finding great bbq in Florida can sometimes be a daunting…read moretask, I've eaten lots of bbq and consider myself somewhat of an bbq aficionado having enjoyed bbq across this great country, every region has their own unique and different styles so believe me when I say all bbq is not created equal. Texas bbq has always been at the top of my list after traveling and working in Texas for decades and experiencing what I think is some of the best on the planet. I admit my expectations were pretty high long before I walked through the door here - just from the exterior and interior ambiance I immediately knew these people are serious bbq people and some of the friendliest you'll ever meet. In my opinion eating bbq should be an experience yes the meat preparations are of the utmost most importances but the sides, and desserts also have to be on point as well and of course fresh brewed tea. I wanted to try it all which is not reasonable so I read the menu, scanned the daily specials board(s) and also considered the recommendations by our wonderful server. We enjoyed some great sandwiches and sides and couldn't of had a better lunch during our drive through southwest Florida. Chopped Brisket Sandwich - the bun was fresh and toasted perfectly so it held up to the sauce that I drenched on the beautifully smoked meat, the lean to fat ratio was absolutely perfect and the smoked flavors came through making this one of the best bbq sandwiches I've eaten in a very long time. Pulled Pork Sandwich - the perfectly smoked pork was piled high and very lean, this is a big and delicious work of art. We ordered the sauce on the side so we could control the portion and it worked out great. Pinto Beans - these beans are cooked down until they melted into the smooth and creamy broth that was filled with onions and jalapeño peppers - these are a must try especially if you top them with some fresh raw onion and a few dashes of the Tabasco Pepper Vinegar table side the only thing I regret is that I didn't get a quart of these to take back to the campground. Fried Okra - Crispy deliciousness a southern delicacy served with ranch dressing, this combination is never a disappointment when done right and they do the okra right here. It was nice to get pickles and raw onions on the side, in my opinion if a bbq joint misses this step they don't understand what a bbq experience should be. We really enjoyed our meals here and appreciated the hospitality from the staff, great food, great service all at a reasonable price is always a winning combination, this is definitely a place I hope to return to soon...

Wanted to try a place we've never been. Heard about Fancy's and decided to give it a try. Glad we…read moredid. My husband had pot roast which he promptly gobbled up. I had the chicken pot pie which was yummy. We shared an old fashion drink. Staff is friendly and well informed of their menu. The decor was comfortable and interesting. Thank you Fancy's for a great evenings

1/28/2026 Beware maybe just pay cash. Fraudulent. If you leave a 22% tip you will be charged more…read moreon your credit card statement. Tab was $38.46 tipped $8.46 charges on my card $50. That girl training the new hire working the bar should be ashamed for stealing. Party of two paying separately a coworker and I both charged more. Food was low grade bland. Lacked any spice or flavor. Looked good but just lacked taste. Baked Mac n cheese was big let down. Sweet potato soufflé was good. I don't drink alcohol but coworker does. He said his old fashion was made wrong. Also for only 10 people in the place the service was slow for two bar people. I let my staff of a 100+ know while we're in town to avoid the place. Hope the entitlement and theft was worth it. I have never left a bad review but theft will not be tolerated.

It's busy here! But still so friendly and nice! And filled with country charm! Now about the food!…read more Coffee is excellent! A pleasure! We tried a few things for brunch and loved all of them! The catfish was excellent as well as the old country favorite- chicken fried steak! We also really loved the biscuits and corn bread. The sides were out standing as well! We had macaroni and cheese, fried okra, sweet potato soufflé and collard greens. Each one was perfect! We really loved this place and would be delighted to return anytime!

Came here with family after seeing all the photos online of the home cooking! It was delicious. I…read morehad the meatloaf. It was tender and seasoned perfectly. Wow, big serving too! The mashed potatoes and gravy were also just what I was looking for. The other side I chose was corn fritters - just ok but perfectly fine, although more batter to corn ratio would have made them more desirable. Hubby had the chicken fried chicken and he loved it and his sides of potatoes and mac n cheese. Our family had fried chicken and they thought it was crispy outside, fried well and juicy inside. They also ordered a grilled ham and cheese with a side salad. Didn't get a ton of feedback on the meal but the plate was pretty well cleaned off when we got up! Our waitress was fast, efficient and really sweet. She quickly brought to go containers for our food and drinks. The ambiance of the restaurant gave it a very homey and rural feel, which was just fine with us. It sits nexts to the state farmers market which was not running during our visit. However it was still busy when we sat down to eat at 2 pm. Recommend it!

Back at Lucky 8 (2nd time this week). I was just blown away with my first visit. So I had to come…read moreback. The food was just amazing. We had 2 orders of the fried chicken with Jasmine Rice & Beans. Several appetizers, beer & wine. Can we talk dessert? We had the most incredible bread pudding. And I'm a bread pudding snob. I've tried many and this one landed at the top of my list. Today we ordered several small dishes, 3 boudins, several smash burgers and gumbo. And surprise, surprise it WAS JUST AMAZING TOO. The flavors just tingle your tongue. I experienced a buzzing sensation in my mouth that was very stimulating. If you want to feel happy come to Lucky 8. And maybe you'll luck out and get Alisa as your server. She is great!

I can't say enough good about this place. Awesome staff terrific ambiance and the food is next…read morelevel Cajun. We had a bunch of sampler plates. The burger was excellent along with the boudin and the rest. Do yourself a favor and stop in. You won't be disappointed!!!

I have always been a big fan of Fred's Market place. Food-…read moreBig buffet with a variety of southern food! Also includes soup, salad and dessert! I always stack my plate for what the plates are worth. It is a bit pricey but good food! Service- Last time I went, I did feel rushed. Me and my hubby were in and out but we wish we could've enjoyed our food more. But other times we were treated well! Ambiance- Nice Southern restaurant! Good music, cute booths and decor! Fits the theme of a southern buffet. As always, I'll be back :)

Stopped in after visiting the vintage market at the Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds for lunch with…read moremy family. The buffet was great. I really enjoyed the fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and sweet rolls. I also grabbed dessert and went with the banana pudding, which I loved, though there were plenty of other options that all looked delicious. I was a bit disappointed with the cornbread. Service was great. Even though the restaurant was super busy, we didn't have to wait long for a table, and the parking lot was packed but still manageable. Overall, a great stop after a busy day out.

Would come back just for the brownie surprise alone. Freds offers a southern food buffet that puts…read moreyour fave Golden Corral to shame. The food here is so good came here for dinner and I stg it's like even the rutabagas are like crack (jk jk). Hospitable service, too. It was recommended that I should also pull up to try the breakfast in the future and I know I will lol. I loved their brown gravy poured over their mash as well as the loaded potato soup, mac & cheese, and salmon. Also be sure to try their sweet tea

Food and customer service were well presented. Takeout dinner to go…read more JackieHowell Winter Haven 33881

Warning! Eat at this restaurant at your own risk…read more Where is the Management oversight? Are they incompetent or do they choose to ignore industrywide safe sanitation practices for restaurants? The restaurant is dangerously filthy, with a complete disregard for safe food handling standards. Twice in one month, they served expired milk to children. The cooks rarely wear protective gloves - if ever. Employees, including managers, are constantly eating food on the line, and they seldom wash their hands. You are literally better off eating at the McDonald's you passed on the way to this Cracker Barrel. Crazy thing is, their corporate offices don't seem to care.

Typical Cracker Barrel. The food was decent, really enjoyed the meatloaf. The sides were hit and…read moremiss. Service was adequate and no major problems. Interior was typical Cracker Barrel restaurant. Average