This is another one of our "must come back" places when we are in Venice. This is our third time…read moreback (three for three). Actually our very first time here we couldn't get a seat because it it that popular. I love their chicken and dumpling soup. This is THE definition of comfort for to me. It tastes like a quality chicken pot pie with actual goodies, none of this whole farmland of potatoes, carrot, and peas plus some broth and butter and a shred of chicken tail and calling it a "chicken soup." This was a hearty soup with chunks of white meat chicken and soft dumplings. Basically chicken dumpling soup as they say, vs potatoes cube soup. It is a must have. I really did myself a disservice and only got a cup.... on my own vacation after working throughout the entire pandemic on-site. The gulf shrimp platter (I got blackened) absolutely delicious. I love the Bourbon Sriracha sauce and used it as a dipping sauce for my fries. You can also never go wrong with hearty mashed potatoes and their gravy. My fiance got some brisket pork combo (in the entrees section) plus mac and cheese side... so good!! This is a must go to place, and the staff are super pleasant. Zero complaints from me!

I went to Darrell's casual Southern restaurant to get some BBQ but I chickened out. Quite…read moreliterally. I couldn't resist the offer of lightly battered fried chicken livers AND a two piece fried chicken platter w two sides. The livers were very good- right out of the fryer and not heavily battered. I don't know why but it was served with a side of mild buffalo sauce. You could also dab it in some of their homemade BBQ sauces. The dark meat fried chicken was also very good- lightly battered and right out of the fryer. I chose collards and mashed potatoes w gravy. The greens were tender and very tasty. The mashed potatoes were also good. The sides and a square of sweet cornbread rounded out the southern comfort food platter. Beer and wine is served along with sweet teas and soda. The servers were friendly but were slammed going table to table. I thought about a slice of the frozen peanut butter pie to go but bailed on it. My meal was very good. This is the spot where the locals eat.

I don't leave reviews unless something is exceptionally good or bad w a place. I was in Sarasota…read morefor a very brief minute. I was looking for a highly rated Cuban place on Tamiami Trail but they were out of business and I instead stumbled across two women w a smoker in a gas station parking lot (at 6000 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34243). I got the pulled pork dinner platter w mac n cheese and dirty rice w a Carolina bbq sauce. Dare I say that meal - in a gas station parking lot- was the tastiest thing I've had in a looong time. The pork and sauce was tender, juicy, flavorful. Just amazing. The Mac n cheese too was outstanding. The rice was was fine just fine but the other two items. Amazing. It seems to me these ladies have not been in this location long, but don't over look them. They just have it going on.

Went when they first opened, no beer or liquor, might be different now. Had the brisket, asked what…read morekind of bbq sauce they had and was told "regular". For a bbq place, they should be experienced in different sauces. Also, the brisket was dry. No table service either. Maybe things are different now.

My wife loves this place and I like it but can't say I love it. By the amount of people who are…read morealways eating here, I am definitely in the minority. We ordered two Chicken Filet sandwiches and some waffle fries. Loved the fries and the sandwich was nothing special but not bad. Typical fast food restaurant inside where you order at a counter and sit at booths.

Ive loved chick fil a since jr high school! And it still hits the spot. The original is my…read morefavorite and my daughter loves the spicy one. The waffle fries are crispy and the lemonade is one of the best! The staff here is super kind refilling drinks and keeping things clean. There is a kiddie playhouse here so expect some excitement.

The chicken was fresh and crisp. The meat was juicy and flavorful. Even had some the next day and…read morethe crunch remained would definitely recommend and would go back in a heartbeat. It's a not miss little hole in the wall than everyone should visit! And don't forget the sides that pair perfectly

I'm genuinely surprised to see such ratings for Indi's Chicken. I went in expecting a simple,…read moreno-frills spot serving good old-fashioned fried chicken and classic sides. That sounded great to me. Unfortunately, the food, portions, and pricing were all disappointing. A three-piece chicken meal with two sides runs around $13-$14, and the pieces are small. Two of my three pieces were very small drumsticks. The meal doesn't include a drink, and if you just want water, you have to buy a bottle. The sides also come in very small portions. I ordered the 3 piece spicy chicken with baked beans and potato wedges. The seasoning on the chicken had a decent flavor, but it wasn't spicy at all. The bigger issue was that the chicken was extremely dry. The larger piece of fried chicken was especially bad, there was barely any meat in it. Most of it was over-fried, hardened breading surrounding a lot of empty space. I kept biting into thick, crunchy breading and air while trying to find actual chicken. The baked beans were fine but nothing notable. I did like the potato wedges, which were probably the best part of the meal. You get three as a side, but they are at least fairly large. There are also several extra costs that add up. Sauces are sold separately, the meal doesn't include a drink, and there's an additional 3% charge if you don't pay with cash. All in all, I really don't understand the high ratings. You can get better fried chicken at plenty of fast-food restaurants, or even from Walmart or Publix, for less money, with larger portions and more options. Even if you're specifically looking for a no-frills local chicken spot, this doesn't feel like a good value. You pay more, get less, and, based on my visit, the quality isn't there. I definitely wouldn't recommend it.

I used to regularly work in Lakeland and I had three places that I would eat when I was in…read moreLakeland. Lovebird was one of my three places. So you can imagine how happy I was when they decided to open a love bird in Winter Haven just a few miles from my permanent office. I think this location is even better than the Lakeland location because it is a little bigger than the parking lot is much better. They still have that absolutely fabulous crispy fried chicken that is so delicious. I love that you can cater it to your personal spice level. I like mine medium, but my mom prefers hers with no spice. Their fried chicken stays crispy even when it gets cold. Sometimes I'll go and grab myself some lunch while I'm at work and then get some fried chicken to take home to my husband for dinner and it's still crispy and juicy and fabulous. I also love that they have a meal that was invented for me. My favorite thing to order is called, The my girl ain't hungry. It consists of one giant chicken, tender in your choice of fried or grilled with a side and a drink for eight dollars. It is the perfect portion for me. Now, when people come to visit me in Winter Haven, lovebird is always one of the places I recommend we grab lunch.

I'm still confused by The Shining references but besides that - what a cool place! One of the best…read morechicken joints I've been too. Reasonably priced and lots of character from the bright vibes to the filling and unique menu. The team is friendly and fast, without sacrificing quality. You will need napkins because these sandwiches are big and messy but oh so flavorful! I with there were more locations because this place rocks!

I've always enjoyed the times we visited here and this experience was better than the rest...thanks…read morethe helpfulness of Corey, the great food and enjoying it with family and friends.

I love this location and the management. They always take extra care of the customer. I've only had…read morequality experiences here. of the FOUR chicken options at this shopping area, this one is my families favorite.

Great food! Friendly service…read more All of the ballgames televised. $6 burgers on Mondays too!

So glad I found Food + Beer for my trips to Venice Beach. Great food, drinks, and vibes. Best food…read moreI've had and comparable to Tampa places. Pleased with every drink and flavor and even came back for a second night on my trip. The Buffalo Chicken Wedge salad is my favorite with the jammy 6-min egg. I will be back and love the staff. Bartenders and servers are amazing! I will be back on all my future trips.