My wife and I have been eating at fine establishments for over 35 years. Everything from a great $3…read morehot dog to $220 Wagyu center-cut tenderloin and everything in between. After reading some of these poor reviews posted for 86 Forks, it comes to my attention. Why would anyone finish their meal, pay for it, and then take the time to go online to post a bad review? Why not take the time before hand to ask what a certain dish or meal is - its flavor profile, spice(s), heat, etc.? We did ask the chef and she was more than happy to take the time to explain the dish's concept and let us taste prior to ordering. Read all the good and the bad reviews and ask yourself: 1. If unhappy with the dish, why clear your plate? 2. If not completely satisfied, why pay the bill? Why? Because it's simply not true. People like this are never going to be satisfied or happy. Never. Try 86 Forks for yourselves. Don't be afraid to ask the servers or better yet, ask the chef to explain the concept or allow you to taste something if you're unsure. Be adventurous and make up your own mind - you will not be disappointed. Please remember, this is not a Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Philippine, Italian, Mexican, etc. restaurant. Rather it is a fusion of the best flavors, spices, food pairings, and textures from all these cultures presented in a creative and distinct manner. Recommend the Bulgogi Egg Rolls and the Miso Cream Gnocchi & Edamame.

See comments below on the complete failure of all the items ordered at this restaurant. The lack of…read moreeffort and the outrageous pricing in comparison is evident from the initial bite. Will not be returning and a highly recommend you go elsewhere downtown. 1. Spare pork Ribs were frozen in the center. Opinion: They clearly heat up pre-cooked from the freezer. Sauce was phenomenal on these, if they are cooked thoroughly next time this could be an excellent appetizer. 2. Side of Bok Choy was also frozen in the center of the largest piece. Opinion: Heated from frozen and precooked. 3. Chicken Kung Pao Fried Rice was soggy, had zero flavor and was overwhelmingly salted. I would have preferred a 3.99 rice bowl from the freezer aisle in Publix over this garbage. 4. Pensacola Spritz cocktail was almost entirely sugar and tasted like a Shirley temple. Server was nice and ambiance was fine. Utter shame this slop steals business from local businesses that put in a respectable effort. (Comments above are opinions only based on a in person visit June 2026 and should not be taken as statements of fact. I have no way of knowing if the food is cooked from frozen. )

The food here is a spectacular. I love, love, love the customer service; the bar ladies are very…read morenice. The ambience is modern and cozy. And the prices are not too bad. Chef's kiss.

Sat at the bar, service was great. If there is duck on the menu then I am getting it! The crispy…read moreduck spring rolls did not disappoint. The shrimp lettuce wraps were large, wish the lettuce was crispy and not soggy, but the dish was still great. Priced right and not overpriced. I solid menu, couldn't find any thing that I would not get.

If you're ever in the downtown area of Pensacola and looking for a great place to stop in and eat-…read morecome to this Vietnamese restaurant located in The Gardens. It's a food assembly with multiple vendors with some sit down restaurants. This was one of them and main was it good! Everything we ordered was freshly made, hot, and good. It's a small dining area but big enough to house a bar and have tables big enough for parties of 8-10 at one table. The servers were very nice and helpful with the food selections and didn't mind that we brough in outside food or drinks from the surrounding food stalls. Go stop in and grab some great food but don't be surprise when you're in the area and want to sample everything.

Super cute spot with really good food. I really like their vermicelli bowls, and the servers are…read morevery attentive. They have a bonus robot server too lol

This could be a really great place. The concept is awesome, but it's run down, dirty and kind of a…read moredump. The entire pavilion is filled with smoke from the various kitchens located in Airstream campers. Definitely needs better ventilation. The bar was so-so. Again, kind of dirty and uninviting. I think the owners are sitting on a potential gold mine if they'd make some improvements, clean the place up and do a better job maintaining it.

The Garden is cute. I frequent the Garden often since they have many options. They have a good…read moreselection of things to choose from so people don't feel obligated to eat the same thing.

I've been meaning to try this place since it opened and decided to check it out for my birthday…read moredinner this year. Four of us went and we all enjoyed it. Our waitress was incredible, very knowledgeable and patient with my families questions about the menu. She made the experience that much better! Food wise we had: -seaweed salad (standard but yummy, 7/10) -spicy cucumber salad (a table favorite, 9/10) -potstickers (another favorite, my niece is ready to return for these alone! 10/10) -chicken clay pot with rice (really good, but I wish there was some veg in there or something? Kind of one note, but still tasty. 7/10) -short rib clay pot (I didn't try this but my sister enjoyed it, 7/10) -Panang curry (a go to favorite, my niece is very happy to have another place in town to get it! She gave it a 10/10, I give it an 8. It was a little fishy for me and I prefer more liquid.) -eggplant in garlic sauce (this was a mixed reaction. My mom ordered it upon the waitresses advice that it wasn't too spicy but it actually ended up being too spicy for her to eat. I enjoyed it a lot though the texture of the eggplant was perfect and the flavors were very well balanced although it was the spiciest thing we had.8/10) -creme brulee milk tea with tapioca (I love boba but this was kind of boring.6/10) -cotton candy milk tea with rainbow jelly (14/10, the best I've ever had I think. We will come back for this again and again.!) Overall it was a really great experience and the pricing was quite reasonable, we got all that plus a couple sodas for $108 before the tip. The atmosphere is good, well lit, roomy booths, very clean and we liked the music.

Easy parking, cool vibes, great service, and I would say I don't doubt that Xian Noodle Place is…read moreone of the best if not the best Chinese spot in Pensacola. However, in writing this review, I have to compare to spots I've ranked with however many stars, which includes different spots around the country, and when compared to the rest of the field, the ballgame's a bit different. First off, I'm grateful Pensacola has Xian Noodle Place. There clearly aren't that many options here when it comes to authentic Chinese food (I was trying hard to find a place when I landed at the airport). When I walked in, the service was friendly and seating was immediate. There is a bar area and there is a large seating area. Trendy remixes of Chinese pop hits from years past were being played. This all is super cool. As people know from my past reviews, beef noodle soup is a big factor in my judging. And I saw beef noodle soup options on the menu here and asked about them, because I want to make sure I'm getting what I'm wanting here. I'll give credit to the server - she was completely honest that the flavoring of the beef noodle soup wasn't the hearty richly-seasoned version known in Taiwanese circles. So I ordered the roast duck noodle soup and soup dumplings instead. The roast duck noodle soup is absolutely solid. It does the trick. The broth is a basic chicken broth, noodles are fine, and the duck is plentiful, as one would expect. Good garnish, it's tasty and does the trick. The soup dumplings, I would say, are perhaps not what you would get at an establishment that makes their own. Again, it's tasty and does the trick, but likely about the same as if you went to your local Chinese supermarket and bought the soup dumplings from the frozen section and then prepped it at home. Total price after taxes and standard tip? Over $30. One person, one normally-sized bowl of duck soup noodles and five soup dumplings with sauce. I know Miami is extremely pricey for food, so perhaps this is a Florida thing, but $30 is a bit exorbitant for food that does the trick but isn't quite spectacular. Again, I'm sure there are other options here that are tasty, but considering the different factors, when comparing to others in the game beyond Pensacola, the bottom line is I'd say Xian Noodle Place is solid but not spectacular, and also fairly pricey for the level of food served.

Everything was Great . From the time we arrived to eat , til' the time we left! The service , the…read moreFood & everything was Great ! I will Go Back ! Thanks

Outside of the restaurant looks a little rundown but decides to go in. The inside does look a…read morelittle older but there was a good amount of people eating so we took it as a good sign. We were sat in the party room since we had a large group. It took us a bit to get settled so I appreciated that the waiter was patient with us. Some of us did the $30 all you can eat and honestly when sushi places offer that I take advantage of it. Overall it's a good deal but the sashimi cuts are so small! Like 5 pieces would be an equivalent of two full size ones. The fried rice was hard and lacked flavor. The sushi wasn't bad either. Nothing really stood out but would probably go back

The food is amazing, staff helpful and friendly, restaurant is clean. My fav is the guava tea.read more

Service was great! We did order pickup and decided we were too hungry to go home. All the…read moresilverware was in the bag and sauce. It's not super quiet or loud. The food was okay. Not super big portions, but good for the price. The fries were okay, I didn't care for the sauce. The chicken and rice bowl was good with the eel sauce. I added an egg and it was pretty good. Pork potstickers were fried and pretty good too!

This wasn't our first visit and I must say 100 Buffet has been quite consistent. The restaurant is…read morebright and clean! Very clean! The food is kept fresh and hot (or cold) and the team does their best to keep everything well stocked. While there isn't a hibachi or Mongolian bbq option, they offer a good variety of main dishes and sushi. And, the price is very fair. We will surely return!

I just visited 100 Food Buffet for the first time after landing in Pensacola, and unfortunately, it…read morewas a disappointing experience from start to finish. When I walked in, I was greeted, and I will say the entrance has a nice fountain that makes a good first impression. The layout inside is pretty average for a buffet. That's where the positives end. For a Chinese buffet, I expected a much wider variety of Chinese dishes. Instead, almost an entire section was American food, with only one main area dedicated to traditional Chinese options. There was a small "salad bar" (if you can call it that), a couple of soups, and a freezer with ice cream. Some desserts were mixed into the salad bar area. They also had sushi, but it was mostly fried rolls covered in heavy sauces. As someone who loves sushi and has tried over 100 restaurants, this was well below average. As for the food: * The chicken and broccoli lacked flavor * The "sizzling chicken" and other dishes tasted off, almost like the meat wasn't real or was mislabeled * The General Tso's chicken was mostly breading, barely any actual chicken (I even have a photo for proof) * The raw shrimp was not cleaned properly and still had visible waste, which was honestly unacceptable * Not much in the spring rolls Overall, the food quality was poor and didn't taste good. I left with a stomach ache and not because I overate. I visited on a Wednesday afternoon for lunch, and based on this experience, I would not return.

One of the reasons I was glad to be working back in Pensacola is this restaurant. It is one of my…read morefavorites. All of my orders have been delivery, so I can't comment on the physical restaurant. They have consistently provided great food, well-packaged with plenty of utensils and napkins. The black pepper beef short ribs are my favorite. I also like their house lo mein. It's all so good. I'll keep ordering from here every time I'm in Pensacola. When I have time, I'll try to make it to the physical restaurant.

The food and service was fantastic. I recommend the potstickers to start. It's hard to find a…read morerestaurant that does ma po tofu well--usually it's too oily. But the way it is served here was hearty yet not overwhelming. The fried rice was average, and the garlic vegetables were quite refreshing. Had a great time overall. Also the portions are wonderfully large, don't be fooled by this photo alone.