This restaurant turned out to be a pretty great surprise for a casual date night. The place smells…read moreclean the moment you walk in and has a warm, inviting vibe with that fish tank . The reception staff seated us quickly, and our waitress wasted no time bringing drinks and our appetizer. We started with the creamy spinach and chips, rich, flavorful, and with just enough kick to keep you dipping long after you're full. Definitely a must-try. For the main course, we had the Southern fried chicken with gravy, mashed potatoes, and green beans. The chicken was freshly fried and bursting with flavor. The green beans looked like they might have come from a can, but somehow they were super soft and still delicious. The shrimp pasta Alfredo, however, could've used a little more zing, it was good, just a bit shy on personality. We washed everything down with the $3 Bud Light special and a house margarita. The margarita did show up with a sugar rim instead of the salt we asked for... and our server didn't offer to swap it out. Oh well we survived . Overall, the food is what makes this place shine, and it's good enough to bring us back again. Next time we'll just double-check the salt.

We went on the hunt for a chicken fried steak, and the only place offering one in Hallandale Beach…read morewas Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen and we're so glad we found it. The restaurant was clean very welcoming. Our waitress was incredibly sweet and attentive. The food was outstanding: the chicken fried steak was perfectly cooked, and the chicken fried chicken was just as good--crispy, flavorful, and satisfying. And whatever you do, do not skip the honey butter croissants. They're warm, soft, and downright addictive. Definitely worth the stop.

In town visiting with a friend before our virgin voyages cruise. They said we had to go to…read moreBrandon's so we scurried over about 30mins before they closed. The hostess let us know we could order as long as we decided by 2:45. To our surprised two more tables of guest came in after us. Amongst the table we got the peach , passion fruit and mango lemonades. They were good but the mango was really sweet. Food wise we got salmon and grits, salmon blt, French toast sticks, and the oxtail Philly. The fries were nice and crunchy on the outside while still soft on the inside. The Philly came with a little juice on the side. French toast sticks were deep fried 8/10 Cheesesteak oxtail 8.5/10 Salmon and grits 10/10 Salmon blt 9/10

My first time at Brandon's Bistro started weird. I took someone there to meet a group. That group…read moreand I were the only people there at the time. As the place was empty and two women working were talking at the bar I walked in and went to sit. One of the women asked if I was with the group and then told me I needed to wait to be seated. It was awkward. It was a bit rude. Most times it's not what you say, but how you say it. Maybe it's just me, but the waitress immediately informed me that three items weren't available, including biscuits and cornbread of some sort. As a first-timer, it was weird. Fortunately, everything got better from there. My first meal, regardless of time, needs to be breakfast-y. As I perused the weekday brunch menu via QR code (what if you don't have a phone?) I ordered a coffee and water. The water came quickly, but the coffee took its time. I ordered the Wafflette (don't you want to try things you can't get other places?) It came as pictured and was good. The syrup was quite watery and left a lot to be desired, but I really didn't need it. The star of this dish is the bacon. I could have bathed in this bacon. It was thick and chewy, such a nice compliment. I don't know if there are bar stools available and whether they set up center aisle seating when it's more crowded, but the restaurant appeared clean and well-kept. There were no rounds available when I went, so I don't know how they accommodate groups of 10+, I sat along the banquette that could accommodate two. I am very interested in returning to try the ox tails, which are available in two (or was it three) dishes on the menu. I look forward to revising my review then.

Luc's Seafood & Grill @lucsseafoodgrill Davie, FL…read more A real hidden gem! I loved the patio seating. Very clean location. The service was great! The employees were so nice and helpful! So many options! Here's what I had: Skoobies Myles Mahi Sandwich Conch & Shrimp Fritters Oreo Cheesecake Everything was amazing! I cant wait to come back and try more from the menu! Are you a seafood lover? #LucsSeafoodGrill #Seafood #HiddenGem LetsDrinkz #EatzWithSweetz #LetsEatz

I went there by myself on a Friday night. It's a small little place in a strip shopping center…read more I went there by myself for dinner. There were at least five tables available inside the restaurant and only two occupied with couples and I wanted to sit inside, but she didn't allow me to sit where I wanted to sit so she sat me outside. There were mosquitoes it was dusk. I wasn't too happy plus it was windy, but anyhow, I ordered a Scooby and I asked her was it the Scooby like the ones that they serve in coconuts in Fort Lauderdale it is like oh yeah it's the same chef that worked there but they serve it a little different well when her Scooby's came they were the size of my pinky and it was seven of them and it was $27 very overpriced. I also ordered fish and chips which she said was extremely popular, it was so greasy that I asked for some paper napkins and she brought me two paper napkins, and I put one of the pieces on top of the paper napkin and it was soaked, so I asked her for more paper napkins and she brought me some more paper napkins and then I just got grossed out. It was too much grease. I ordered a glass of wine their house wine. And my total bill for one person was $67. They never asked me if everything was OK so I just paid the bill paid the tip and left. I wouldn't recommend that place to anybody.

Kai was a phenomenal server!!! He is the best ever! I'll…read moredefinitely be back to visit!

Food was good, we had the salmon with mashed potatoes and broccoli, my mother the s'mores…read moreespressotini she loved it and our server charli (I believe) she was amazing and energetic! Ambiance was nice calm and cozy!

We love breakfast places with my husband. This one wasn't our favorite…read more Service was hectic, they kept forgetting my husband's coffee. Omelette didn't have any salt in it and did lack a flavor. Pancakes were good and bagels were good. Beautifully designed inside, but not a place to come back to because of the service.

Ally's Comfort Cafe - 136th and State Road 84 in Davie…read more I really did not want to leave this review. I tried with all of my might to do everything I could to not leave this review. Ally's comfort Café has been a staple in Northwest Davie forever. *Now, Ally, moved away a little while ago and new owners took over. They kept the same recipes which made us hopeful that things would pretty much remain the same. But little by little all of the staff that had been there for years started leaving. I think there's only a couple of the longtime staff left. We'll get back to the staff in a moment. My wife and I go to Ally's every Saturday morning. We go there have a great breakfast and then go to the Publix next-door to do our weekly shopping. There's obviously going to be hiccups when new owners take over a restaurant. We totally understand this. But some things are just not improving. They open at 8 AM on Saturdays. But, between 8 and 9 AM there's only one waitress and one bus boy this didn't always used to be the case. They used to have the full staff and someone at the door to take names. He would also help out by getting you drinks or more coffee if you needed it. It worked really well for the small family restaurant. The new owners took over and at some point they decided they only needed limited staff between 8 and 9 AM on Saturdays. And of course, every Saturday my wife and I go in there. It gets packed and the waitress is running around like her head is cut off and the busboy is overwhelmed. This isn't a one time thing it has been constant since they made the staffing change. It's completely unfair to the waitress and busboy and it's also a complete turn off to patrons who have to wait sometimes up to 10 or 15 minutes just for the poor waitress to come and take their order this morning. A couple waited 20 minutes before their order was taken. Also, the owner/manager doesn't get there until almost 9 herself, which means there's no management in the restaurant to help with the register or put out "fires." It. Is. Not. Working. Ally's has been known for their specials for years. They always have amazing special pancakes and special French toast. It's one of the main reasons we still go there. It's our little weekly treat. Lately the specials have been very monotonous. Some sort of jelly put on some French toast or some sort of cream put on a pancake. Not real imaginative for instance, today was banana cream and chocolate pancakes. It was a dollop of banana cream on a chocolate pancake that had little taste. One could've added some fresh bananas, or maybe some whipped cream on top of that. Meanwhile, the special pancakes and special French toast are often made wrong by the staff. This happened this morning. It took them twice to get the pancakes right and three times to get the French toast, right. Again, this is not a one time occur occurrence. We never complain. But we were surprised to still see those items on the bill and not discounted at all, but that's OK. The thing that really drove me to write this review, is that I waited for more than 10 minutes to speak to the owner/manager on our way out. I thought the best way to handle our dissatisfaction would be to speak to her personally. She disappeared into the kitchen, and even after the waitress went to tell her we were waiting to speak with her, she was nowhere to be found. No I understand things come up in the kitchen, but she could've at least came out and said hey I know you're here, I'm dealing with a problem, I'll be right back. But we waited and waited and waited and nothing despite all of the above, that's what irked me the most. I will say this. The food is still very good. And the waitresses and buses are amazing. None of this is their fault. They should all be paid more in dealing with a kitchen that can't get right and an owner that can't seem to figure out good customer service. We will certainly give them another chance, it's part of our routine. But after biting my tongue, I had to let everyone know what was happening at one of our favorite spots in Broward County.

One of the best omakase places I've been to thus far. Please don't let the exterior deter you from…read moresuch an amazing experiencing. Nikki and Frank have such a welcoming aura when combined with the classy, chic interior makes you feel like you transported to the inside of a 5 star hotel restaurant. The staff is very attentive, making sure your glasses are never empty and you are never bored. If this isn't already worth the 5 stars, the food will definitely seal the deal. When one thinks of omakase, they think traditional japanese sushi. Frank's take on combining japanes

The wine was delicious, the staff was amazing the food was uniquely surprising in a great way. The…read moreambiance is cozy bar like setting not intimate tables so prepare to share the experience luckily we were on our own. The reason I give it 4 stars is the location. The designated parking isn't clear and was full. We did get help and guidance to park in the empty lot next door but it was overgrown grass with trash not friendly to my outfit and no setting the tone. The trash and environment outside of the venue is distracting ... Im a native born and raised and knew what to anticipate but still it was disappointing. If you are willing to overlook that aspect, it is a unique experience and I would recommend you try it. I cant say enough good things about chef and his beautiful lady.

Love coming here when I'm in Miami. The food and the…read moreservice is great I never have a bad time. I usually always get the jerk chicken Mac but their wings are pretty tasty as well.

We were visiting the Wynnwood Walls arts district and stopped in here for a bite. A friendly "…read moreWelcome Home " greeting by Chef Teach started us off, there were 8 of us a the space is limited here so it took a bit longer than expected to be seated ,once seated we ordered and food was served around 20 minutes later. We all ordered different dishes and everyone agreed it was delicious, our order we Catfish entree with cornbread ,truffle fries,and mac and cheese. The catfish was cooked perfectly and the batter was amazing that mac & cheese was creamy and so tasty. Truffle fries ok and the cornbread felt more like a dessert dish with the sweet cinnamon taste. I was looking for a more traditional cornbread. As friendly and good as the food was, it took too long to be seated and get served. Honestly it was a matter of timing he had more customers show when space was limited, they all got served eventually with only a few I saw walk. It was worth the experience but not my the time lost.

We stopped by The Pub at the Shops of Pembroke Gardens, and I couldn't have been happier with their…read moresoup of the day: Chicken Noodle The moment I heard it was homemade, I was all in -- and one spoonful confirmed it. This wasn't just good soup... this was comfort. Rich, flavorful broth, tender pieces of chicken, perfectly cooked noodles -- the kind of soup that instantly takes you back to your childhood kitchen. Honestly, if I didn't know better, I would've sworn my mom was the one cooking. It's hands-down the best chicken noodle soup I've had in a very long time. The only thing missing? A couple of matzo balls -- and then it would've been absolute perfection If you see this soup on the menu, order it. No hesitation. If you know, you know.

Was looking forward to trying this location after visiting quite a few others with consistent…read moreservice and great fish and chips. Found the service slow at this location and ordered an old fashion and the large fish and chips. The old fashion was weak and the fish was greasy and thin with breading that was thicker than the actual piece of fish. Mentioned the greasy thin fish to the waiter and he said he would mention to the kitchen but no other feedback. Thankfully there are a ton of other restaurants in this location so I'll probably try brimstone and village tavern next time and hope it was just an off night here.

I'm German, and this is by far the best and most authentic German food I've found here. The dishes…read moretaste like home and are done properly, not watered down or Americanized. What really sets Cuckoo Clock Brauhaus apart is the atmosphere. It is not your typical German restaurant. It has fun Apres Ski vibes and a lively, cozy, social feel. They also host great events like Oktoberfest, Christmas Market, and Honky Tonk nights, which makes every visit feel special. The service is excellent, super friendly, attentive, and welcoming. You truly feel like a guest. It is also a great place to watch sports with a beer in hand. Free parking is available, and the location is just three minutes from I 95, which makes it very easy to get to. If you are looking for real German food, great energy, and a place that knows how to host a good time, this is the spot.

Fantastic Find -- Authentic German Comfort Food at Its Best!…read moreI had an outstanding experience at Cuckoo Clock Brauhaus and it has immediately become one of my favorite restaurants in Miami. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed -- the atmosphere is warm, inviting, and has just the right amount of rustic charm. The food is absolutely exceptional. Every dish tasted genuinely authentic, clearly prepared with care and respect for traditional German flavors. The schnitzel was perfectly crisp and tender, the sausages were incredibly flavorful, and the sides -- especially the potato salad and red cabbage -- were delicious and perfectly seasoned. You can tell the kitchen takes real pride in their craft. The staff deserve special recognition. Everybody was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel personal without ever being intrusive. It's rare to find service that's both efficient and genuinely kind, especially in Miami.. Whether you're craving authentic German comfort food or just want a great meal in a cozy setting, Cuckoo Clock Brauhaus is a must-visit. I will absolutely be back -- and bringing more friends with me! Highly recommended.

Enjoyed a Sunday brunch at La casserola market, serving up classic Venezuelan food in Pembroke…read morePines. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed the mini arepas to start followed by pabellon bowl and arepa bowl. We were so full by the end and the food was so tasty. Also really enjoyed the chupe which is their house made soup - absolutely delicious. Spot is casual for breakfast/lunch and very clean.

I was looking for a Colombian like breakfast or brunch in this area when I came across this…read moreVenezuelan restaurant. :D I couldn't have been happier to have found this place. We ended up ordering for pickup up because it was a rainy morning and with kids it's just sometimes easier to stay in. We ordered the breakfast combo that comes with black beans, shredded beef, chicken, and pork. Arepa, cheese, and scrambled eggs. Everything tasted good! The portions were rather big, and everything came packed individually, which makes it very convenient to store in the fridge if you don't finish it. I do have to say that the arepas were not as good as mine lol. A bit hard maybe amd the empanada dough is a bit sweet so my husband who wanted empanadas, couldn't eat them because he can't take sugar. They were very nice over the phone and during pickup time!