Greg’s Haystax Restaurant

Great food and service!! Had the Yee Haw omelet and it was awesome!…read more_____________________________________________

Some places just hit you right in the heart, and today The Mason Jar did exactly that…read more The first time I ate here was about 12 years ago. It quickly became my mom's favorite restaurant after she moved to the area, and whenever I came to visit, she couldn't wait to bring me here. I still remember how good the fried chicken was back then. My mom passed away 8 years ago, and I hadn't been back since... until today. Friends of ours moved from Ohio to Florida and live not too far from The Mason Jar. They kept talking about this amazing comfort-food spot they couldn't wait to take us to. As you've probably guessed by now -- it was The Mason Jar. The moment it clicked, I had a smile on my face and a tear in my eye. Everything felt just like I remembered: great food, friendly staff, and that warm, welcoming atmosphere. The only thing missing was my mom. In her honor, I ordered the fried chicken again. It came with three sides, and I chose coleslaw, fried okra, and mashed potatoes. It was absolutely delicious -- comforting, flavorful, and exactly how I remembered it. If you're looking for a place that's more than just a meal, somewhere that helps create memories, this is that kind of place. Thank you, Mason Jar, for the memory. It meant more than you know.

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Fish & Chix

4.2(33 reviews)

0.4 mi

Service is timely and good. No problem with special orders. Food is delicious. Chicken livers…read moreand gizzards are my favorites.

Local favorite. We go out of our way for their chicken. My wife says it reminds her of the…read morePhilippines. Fresh and delicious.

Single seating

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Nena's Wings & Things

4.7(6 reviews)

3.7 mi

Great place for a quick bite or a pre-party feast!…read more Small kitzy restaurant in the front and big bar in the back. The menu is big and the choices are good. Burgers, wings and for the lucky visitors on Thursday, Friday and Saturday get to also choose from several BBQ offerings. The food is straight forward and delicious. Sides include homemade potato and mac salads, extra special baked beans, collard greens as well as fries, onion rings, etc. All delicious Service is quick and friendly. We'll be back!

Food was okay Service was generally good (nothing…read moreexceptional and nothing bad) Ambiance was disappointing- we didn't venture back to the bar in the back but the restaurant was tight and not a place where I wanted to stay. No hot water in the restroom so leaves a lot to question about overall sanitation

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Fish Camp On Lake Eustis

Did a little antiquing and had the old grumbling in the stomach so we decided to go to our favorite…read morespot for fish and chips. Sharon was great with her service and we got grouper for the fish and everything else was cooked as we like it. Give them a shout if you are in town.

Walked in when I was having quick lunch with a friend who was working in the area, I had heard good…read morethings and wanted to try it out, however time was limited. I was sat very quickly, and the place seemed quite popular which was a good sign. Ordered some fried green tomatoes and catfish bites as they were the special of the day. While the fried green tomatoes were very good and crispy, as were my fries, the fish was definitely "questionable". It had a slightly off flavor and smell, I normally would have spoken up, but once again I was in a time crunch. My dining companion really liked his food at least, and the server was fast and attentive. So it wasn't a total loss. Addendum; I did not suffer any "gastrointestinal distress" so while the fish definitely wasn't outright bad, it was probably right on the edge of it.

Shrimp and Sea Beans - Delish!

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Mary's Kountry Kitchen

4.5(244 reviews)

13.0 mi

Such a cute place with a hometown family feel. Lots of seating, although no booths. Service was…read moregood from start to finish, hostess sat us right away on a busy Saturday morning. Our waiter was very nice and attentive. The menu has a good amount of options. Opted for the sausage biscuit and gravy along with a cinnamon roll pancake. The gravy could've used a bit more sausage flavor, in my opinion. The pancake however was fantastic!! Anyone that likes pancakes must try.

The food tasted fresh. The country steak was very good. Not sure if the batter or their white gravy…read moregave it a wow effect. I then had the lemon cheese cake with coffee. The cheese cake was light and delicious. You can tell the crust is home made. Nice hidden gem off a country road.

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Taste of Soul

4.6(135 reviews)

22.6 mi

We had a miscommunication of my order and Cory is going to make it work for me and is also going to…read morepray for my family, I'm going to be in the Taste of SOUL, Deland this evening to try some Catfish, MACORONI and CHEEZE, hushpuppys,and some of their tasty Cabbage also not to forget the warm greetings from the Great Christian Family that Works there!

The food is amazing!! I make sure to get the fried chicken, Mac and cheese and fried okra, with the…read moredirty punch.

Shrimp boil with coleslaw

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Oak Table Family Diner

3.9(16 reviews)

49.4 mi

Everything at this restaurant is fresh and homemade. The restaurant is clean, the service is great!…read moreAnd Debbie works very hard on everything there for our community.

Service was good, but could tell the waitress was busy running around to all the tables and audibly…read moremade it known she was pretty busy. We weren't in any rush so didn't bother us too much. There was a really young girl bussing tables that was friendly. Food was good, served hot and kind of your typical diner food. I hope they do ok, location is pretty far out of the way.

Haddock Dinner with fries & homemade creamed corn

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Breakfast

Peach Valley Café

4.2(100 reviews)

7.7 mi

Brunch at Peach Valley Café was absolutely fantastic. My mom and I came in for brunch and…read moreeverything--from the food to the service--was top-notch. She ordered the smoked salmon and bagel, and I had the fiesta rancheros. Both dishes were out of this world delicious. The home fries deserve a special shout-out: hands down the best I've ever had. Our waitress, Jessica, was phenomenal--super attentive, friendly, and efficient. She was wonderful with us and I noticed her engaging warmly with the other tables too. The whole atmosphere felt friendly and genuinely jovial. We finished with the peach cobbler served warm in a skillet with vanilla ice cream, and it was exceptional. Not overly sweet, perfectly balanced, and more of a crumbled consistency rather than a traditional crust--which made it even better. Absolutely perfect brunch experience. We'll definitely be back!

This restaurant was A+.. the service and all the people they worked there were so nice. Our server…read moreKeara was very good, bubbly fun attitude. The inside area was very clean and beautifully decorated it had great ambiance and the food was so delicious.. I had the egg and cheese omelette that was excellent, with fruit dish and English muffin, also a Carmel iced coffee which I loved.. definitely want to go back to this place, you ought to check it out too!! You won't be sorry

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Chicken and Waffles with blueberry butter and cajun syrup Peach valley skillet

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Apple fritter homemade Yogurt dipping sauce

Comfort Cafe

5.0(1 review)

22.6 mi

The BEST, uniquely prepared, comfort food with a fabulous staff! I purchased extra food to take…read morehome. Give your tastebuds a treat!!!

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