I had a takeout order from Sparta Seafood recently. I ordered a Gyro and a Fish Sandwich. The Gyro…read morewas quite good, loaded with meat and I had tzatziki and lettuce added to it. Nice flavor and a good value for $10. The fish was basa, had lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle on it, and was fresh and delicious. The food was ready when I arrived and the interaction with the staff was brief but friendly. Overall I thought this was a pretty good meal and I will return to try some of the other dishes on their menu. I'd give this a 3 1/2 stars.

I really wanted to like Sparta because it's in close proximity, but after giving it two chances, I…read morecan't solidify going back. On my first visit, I ordered the mix & match gyros and specifically requested no onions because I have an onion allergy. The receipt even said "no onions," but when I got home, both gyros had onions on them. Lacked flavor. I decided to give them another chance and ordered two burgers. Unfortunately, they were just as bad. The burgers were bland, had almost no seasoning or flavor, and didn't taste fresh. They also weren't very warm by the time I got home, so I had to reheat them in the microwave. I don't mind giving a restaurant a second chance, but after two disappointing experiences, I just can't recommend it. The food lacked flavor, and the mistake with my allergy request makes it hard for me to trust them with future orders. Front staff also bland, no smiles, no politeness. Nothing, bland just like the food here.

If you have a big appetite, this scratch kitchen restaurant is for you ! Located at the…read morecountryside mall, parking was easy and I saved time by joining the waitlist on Yelp! Our server , Karlyn was amazing and had such great energy. We chatted about food , yelp and travel and her and my little one chatted about toys and coffee lol. I ordered a caramel cappuccino for my breakfast along with the country fried steak and eggs, home potatoes and biscuit and holy moly I didn't even make a dent ! Portions are huge . My little one had the kid jr French toast breakfast with a scrambled egg and extra bacon and said it was delicious. Service here is truly amazing and everyone was polite and conversed. Because of my Yelp check in , I received a free cookie which was so good we ended up taking a few back to the hotel for later. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and do have an all day menu as well as a smaller portions menu. We are definitely coming back tomorrow for breakfast again but I'll be picking for the smaller menu lol.

So... I was really thinking I would love this place based on…read morethe fact that it is a 95% "scratch" kitchen and all the other five star reviews, I was certain that things would be at least good, even if not great. We walked in and were sat immediately and our server Paige was super nice and made great recommendations we eventually settled on the chicken biscuit to share, the corned beef skillet and the lumberjack breakfast. The corned beef skillet was the best thing we had today which was well seasoned, tender and full of flavor, the home fries were okay and the over medium eggs were perfectly done. The lumberjack breakfast was Huge but just okay, not good not great. The homemade biscuit was very mealy and dry, not flaky and buttery like a good biscuit should be. The owner came out and apologized for the biscuit being what I described as a "disappointment" which it was because as I explained to my server, the owner and the other kitchen manager, I have been all over the world eating great food and this doesn't measure up. The chicken biscuit was also very okay. We ended up leaving 3/4 of the food we ordered on the plates to be thrown in the trash. The ambiance was exactly wheat you would expect from a diner on a Sunday morning that attached to a mall, busy, kinda loud and people everywhere. I really wanted to like this place but it's a NO for me.

Have to start by saying the banana pie we ordered for dessert was absolutely incredible! We…read morecouldn't get enough of it. We also ordered the three-piece cheese board and fried cauliflower to start...both were hits. If you're ordering charcuterie, the Red Dragon cheese is a must. Overall great food, cool vibe, and friendly service.

Great neighborhood gastropub with a welcoming atmosphere and friendly, efficient service. The lamb…read moreburger was outstanding as always - juicy, flavorful, and easily the highlight of the meal. Everything came out quickly, making it a perfect spot for a casual lunch or dinner. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

Predatory worker compensation structure - Be aware…read more We recently dined here and noticed the tabletop signs explaining a mandatory 20% "commission" added to every single bill. When speaking with our server, she informed us that management classifies the waitstaff as 1099 independent contractors, meaning they receive a $0 hourly base rate from the restaurant and rely entirely on this mandatory guest fee for their paycheck.I have a physical copy of the check showing this automatic fee. While the sign claims this "supports our team," classifying standard restaurant servers as 1099 workers instead of W-2 employees is a massive red flag that contradicts federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines. Independent contractors set their own hours and operations; servers do not. Furthermore, a restaurant cannot legally leave a server's direct hourly base wage at zero by relying entirely on automatic service fees.We love supporting local staff, but we want our money going to businesses that respect basic labor laws and compensate their employees legally. Hopefully, public pressure will force management to fix their payroll structure. The server said the restaurant was on the verge of bankruptcy and had to make changes. Sadly they chose to break the law. On that note the service was lovely, the food very tasty. I asked to sub corn for flour tortias and she was able. We don't directly live in the area, and its been a while since we've been here. Its always good, with good portions and not a chain. Its so unfortunate.

This place is absolutely adorable…read more I think this street is the perfect place to hit up a couple restaurants for a progressive dinner. A lot of the restaurants are closed for lunch though, which is how we ended up here. It's a lot larger than it looks. There's a really cute covered outdoors area in the back with a stage for performances. There were only a few diners there for lunch on a Friday so it was easy to grab a spot. I got a skinny strawberry margarita, it made me happy to see a skinny version of a flavored margarita on the menu. It has a sugar rim and was delicious. It's on the sweet side and I'd definitely get it again. I requested it without soda water. For my main I got the salmon bowl. I wouldn't get this again, but it's because the base is mainly fried wontons. I thought it would be a scattering of fried wontons but nope, it was a hefty portion. I didn't eat most of the fried wontons because I'm trying to be healthy. It's a delicious dish, just not for me. Service was great, but we were an easy table because we were chatting the entire time. I enjoyed our meal here, so we will definitely be back!

This place has an amazing environment and the food is outstanding. Anyone traveling/visiting…read moreDunedin should absolutely find time to visit The Restorative

Had a great time dining at The Restorative in Dunedin. This is such a perfect date night spot…read more Everything we ordered was amazing and you can really tell how much care goes into each dish. We even got to meet the owner who is also the chef. Super cool guy and very welcoming which made the experience feel extra special. We sat at the bar seating where you can watch the kitchen in action and it made the night even more fun. It kind of gave me Rooster & the Till vibes with the open kitchen energy and intimate setup. They serve wine and beer only which honestly fits the cozy and thoughtfully curated feel of the place really well. Great food great atmosphere and a unique dining experience overall. I would absolutely come back again and highly recommend it if you are looking for something a little different in Dunedin. What I ordered: - house made naan bread - chicken veloute, potato tortellini, carmalized onions, egg yolk (gives only 1 tortellini. Wish they added more) - ricotta gnocchi, brown butter, sage, prosciutto - beef short rib, mushroom and onion tart, parsnip, black garlic (really good!! must order!!)

Wanted to give a shout out to our server Katt last night at the Flamestone Grill in Oldsmar…read more She made the excellent food and atmosphere even better! Knowledgeable, personable and attentive.....what more could you ask for? The overall experience was wonderful, as always. Nice,cozy atmosphere. Excellent service. And the food was pretty much perfect. I ordered the special ($90), a Tomahawk rib-eye cooked Pittsburgh medium and it was prepared perfectly! (see pictures). My girlfriend ordered the seafood Risotto, that was also excellent, with crawfish, scallops and shrimp. I always look forward to their Flame stone salad with pecans, cheese, dried cranberries and creamy balsamic vinaigrette. I would have given 5 stars but for me, at these prices, I would expect the meals to include bread and salad. The rib-eye came with 2 sides, the risotto with nothing.

We had a large group stop by for dinner last night. Service was phenomenal and the restaurant was…read moreclean. I was disappointed in the food. I got the Steak Frites and asked for medium. Most of the steak was well-done. The fries were okay and I wasn't a fan of the sauce it came with. I still cleared my plate because I was hungry. It wasn't worth bringing up to the server due to not wanting to wait for another steak to be cooked. Some comments from the rest of the group: the steak salad came with blue cheese crumbles and that's all you could taste. It overpowered the salad. The BLT wedge was okay, nothing over the top. The caesar salad with steak was good. The mac n cheese had good flavor but it was super oily. Overall, I was disappointed with the experience, especially for the price.

This is a colorful building with cute art decorations inside with business hats hanging around the…read moretop of the walls. We did not see the restroom. We came by for lunch and were seated right away. We ordered the mushroom swiss burger(14$) and black and blue burger($16) and Unsweet tea(3$). We waited not too long and my mushroom burger came out first and a few minutes later the other. I noticed by burger was dripping a bit red fluid. I cut it open and was not done enough for me. I boxed it up to take home. The black and blue was the same but he liked it. The problem he had was the burger was not blackened, just seared. The waitress never asked how our meal was or why I asked for a box so soon in the meal or how we wanted the burgers cooked. We are here from out of town but if in the area again would either have breakfast or try another place.

This colorful building really stands out inside and out and is a unique find with good service…read more Lots of interesting things to look at while you wait for your food. I was excited to try the bourbon honey eggs benedict for a unique take on this breakfast food. Unfortunately, it fell flat. It's one huge eggs benedict instead of two which was surprising. The bread (which looks like a huge burger bun) was way too big and thick for the amount of toppings on it. It also needed way more sauce as a result of the huge bread as it was overall a very dry eggs benedict. I really feel the flavors would be much better appreciated on a more traditional English muffin (or at least a significantly smaller piece of bread).

Decided to check this spot out for dinner on a random evening and we were blown away!…read more Seat yourself, and service was so wonderful! Our server was attentive and provided great menu recommendations. We decided on the two meat plate to try a few things. The salmon and wings were amazing and all the sides we tried were warm and comforting. Will definitely be back!

Enjoyed a Thursday happy hour at Brinehouse in Safety Harbor. The service was excellent. Our server…read moresat us quickly, checked in often, kept our drinks refilled, and the food came out SO quickly. Another staff member (manager perhaps?) stopped by to check in on us too. We took full advantage of the $5 happy hour menu and ordered the happy hr sliders, wings, and fried green tomatoes, along with a couple menu items. The Ahi Tuna Flatbread was light, fresh, and packed with flavor. It was topped with spicy chili aioli, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, and pickled peppers on warm grilled flatbread. Would order this again. The Ultimate Brussel was a nice standout. Crispy brussel sprout halves tossed in a white balsamic vinaigrette with pork belly "croutons," thin slivers of Granny Smith apple, and creamy Gorgonzola crumbles. Every bite had the perfect balance of sweet, savory, tangy, and crunchy. My fork had a mind of its own and kept going back for more. Easy street parking, tons of TVs, one TV had trivia playing which you can join by downloading an app. We were choosing between a few spots, but Brinehouse's Thursday Beer, Bourbon & BBQ & also a Happy Hour (3-6 p.m.) with $5 bites made the choice easy (for me!). My Golden Hour Lychee White Sangria was refreshing and the perfect happy hour drink for a sweltering July afternoon In the end, our group of 5 were happy with our choice & would happily recommend it.