We have a quick lunch at Dutch Valley while in South Sarasota. This place has been here for longer…read morethan 50 years+. This diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner at a very reasonable price. There is plenty of parking space and the staff is friendly. We ordered a pastrami sandwich and a corned beef Rueben with Cole slaw. The Cole slaw is crunchy and freshly made! The pastrami on rye is fine and the Rueben with its sliced corned beef, tangy sauerkraut and melted Swiss cheese with Thousand Island Dressing just hit the spot. The ambiance is simple and comfy. We'll be back again if we are in the neighborhood!

Bread not like lancaster bread Big disappointment. Baked…read moregoods disappointing. Must be the yeast or water they use

Service for a 1/2 empty restaurant was extremely slow service pretty much non existent to say the…read moreleast basically forgot about us , the salmon Benedict was decent but my spinach and feta was loaded with spinach but very little feta which was a bit disappointing Dinning room was nice with a very quiet ambiance

We went here for breakfast and had the Belgian waffle with fresh fruit and the Southwest Eggs…read moreBenedict. Both were very tasty. Food arrived quickly and our server was very nice. They have indoor seating as well as a few tables outside.

Wonderful breakfast spot. Owner, Karen, is top notch…read more Server, Abby, was efficient and very friendly. Food was delicious. I had the Belgian waffles and sausage patties. The place has a welcoming, homey atmosphere. We enjoyed the experience and would definitely come back.

Food tastes great. Environment was great…read more Decor was fitting and super cute. Bathrooms were very clean - included a changing table, extra toilet paper, smelled clean and even had a purse hook! Server Abby was super sweet and helpful We tried the birthday pancake but it was pretty dry. The cinnamon swirl was a party in your mouth! Holy Sugar haha! We'll have to come back to try lunch next.

It was time for some breakfast last weekend and Forked at waterside was in our sights…read more The ambiance was typical diner/ breakfast restaurant at its best which was what I look for when it comes to a comfortable place for breakfast. The service was decent no long wait etc, the waitress shared her suggestions etc. Now the food: we ordered chicken and waffles and the waffle was cooked just right but the chicken had no good crunchy batter and was bland, eggs Benedict was ok but the hollandaise lacked that silky buttery lemon flavor that makes a hollandaise stand out the cheesy hash browns were ok once I added some ketchup and the pancakes were your basic pancakes which is ok, but no wow factor. Overall if you want to have a basic no frills breakfast this spot would be for you, but for me it was a little too bland. Food 7.0 Ambiance 7.5 Service 8.0

Atmosphere is fresh and bright with farmhouse vibes, clean lines and Simplistic decor. Inside is…read moreabout 25 to 30 seating arrangements. Exposed industrial ceilings with plenty of lighting with white exposed brick. Lots of great items for breakfast and lunch here got things from crepes and pancakes to more traditional things like omelettes. Fresh pressed orange juice hot tea just to name a few. Service is also good!

Really cool restaurant with super cool aesthetic!…read more I had never been to one of these restaurants before and got to go for my birthday and was pleasantly surprised by how cool it is! It was busy and can definitely get busy so the wait time was about 20 min but they text you when they are ready for you! Once seated we got immediately served with drinks and had plenty of time to look at the menu and got recommendations as well! I ordered the all American burger, and my boyfriend bought the estate burger. We also paired it with some onion rings and some drinks! Everything came out in maybe about less than 20 minutes and was cooked perfectly and so delicious! The burger was cooked exactly as I wanted and so juicy! The onion rings were also so good especially with the sauce! Our server was amazing and always checked in on us to make sure we were cared for. Everything was amazing and I would love to come back!

Great atmosphere and food. I was the one in the party with food allergies and they accommodated…read morewithout issue. Rylie was our waitress and she was amazing. They also carried Big Top Brewing Fin Lager on tap which was a treat. Will definitely be headed back for more!

We went back for our last meal before leaving to go home…read more Finally remembered that I wanted my favorite thing. Liver and onions w bacon. It was great. I had the best onion rings w it. They were crunchy n not greasy. The service is great they are aware of patrons and remember you. The restaurant is nice and bright.

Breakfast was ok I…read morestopped in this morning for breakfast. It is a large place, wasn't busy, the few other customers regulars. I say that because the server knew everybody, carrying on discussions like they were old friends. Perhaps they were. I think it was great personized service. I wasn't a regular and I also got great service. The menu is large. I didn't get a chance to look at it earlier, their website wouldn't open. I just tried it again, it timed out again. They might have a problem. Anyway, in my previous review some years ago I didn't care much for the potatoes, so I wanted to avoid them this time. My first choice today was their Country Eggs Benedict, a biscuit and sausage gravy dish constructed like a Benedict. Unfortunately, they couldn't make it today. My second choice, their Ham & Cheese Crepe. The crepe wasn't that impressive. It didn't look that great on the plate. To me the crepe itself was a little rubbery. Inside were a couple of thick slices of ham. That isn't what you would find in France, but I'm not in France, and I like ham. The cheese part was a sauce in a separate dish. This mild Mornay Sauce was ok.

Our friends eat here a lot and love it. Its family run and…read moreeverything is homemade! Yumm They had a plate of samples by the entrance, (lemon bars with dried coconut). Their breakfast menu has pancakes, waffles, eggs, omelets and baked goods (scones, muffins sticky buns). I had the special, a frittata with feta, spinach, smoked salmon. It comes with 9 grain bread but I asked for a biscuit. You have a choice of biscuits, buttermilk, cheese or ba on maple syrup. I had the bacon maple syrup biscuit, really good. . I went to drool by the pastry case. Homemade cookies, banana cake with maple topping Next visit!

Friendly and fine I…read moredon't know why I kept putting off visiting this breakfast/lunch spot. Maybe it is the location where the restaurant kind of blends in and is not that notable, or maybe because the website link in Yelp was incorrect. I know I've clicked on that a few times over the years. A quick search brought me to their real and useful website, I'll fix what is on Yelp. Anyway, finally visited today and I'd glad I did. They have indoor seating and a row of outdoor tables, and the inside was larger than I expected. They were not busy, so I had my choice of tables. My smiling server got me started with coffee as I looked over their menu and their specials. Service was excellent throughout my visit. My breakfast of choice was their Bear Creek Sampler, listed as one egg, turkey sausage patty, incredible potatoes and small Bear Creek pancake. The food was quickly in front of me. I was particularly interested with the side described as incredible potatoes, and I'm ok with that moniker. It was more like a potato cake, shredded potatoes with sour cream and cheese, giving it both a smooth whipped consistency that also had potato pieces. I liked how it felt and tasted, something different than usual. I poured syrup on my pancake (I love syrup) which gave it a soggy consistency before I realized this was a bit different than your usual buttermilk circles. The menu describes it as whole grain with oats, cornmeal, and spices. All good to me. The restaurant has a dated look but appeared to be clean and very well maintained. I know they have been open for over 10 years. They have a bakery display case at the front of the restaurant that contained cakes and a few other items, not so much pastries. My visit was friendly and fine.

My wife and I visited this restaurant on Memorial Day for our anniversary because we were craving…read moretacos and wanted a nice rooftop dinner experience. Unfortunately, from the moment we arrived, the entire night was disappointing and honestly ruined what was supposed to be a special evening. When we got off the elevator at the rooftop entrance, there was no host or greeter anywhere in sight. The restaurant itself was dark, mostly empty, and only had one other family dining outside. We stood there awkwardly for several minutes before someone finally acknowledged us and said someone would be with us shortly. A woman eventually came out with menus, but never greeted us, smiled, introduced herself, or spoke beyond seating us. We then waited around 15 minutes just to place our order. There were no menu recommendations, no explanation of dishes, and no basic hospitality whatsoever. I specifically requested NO black beans on my meal. After an extremely long wait for food in a nearly empty restaurant, my plate arrived covered in black beans. I politely mentioned that I had asked for them to be removed, and instead of apologizing, the server responded with an annoyed "ugh, I told them," grabbed the plate aggressively, and walked away. I also asked about the cheese on the tostada because the menu simply said "cheese," which most people would reasonably assume means mozzarella, Mexican blend, queso fresco, etc. Instead, it came covered in crumbled feta cheese, which I do not eat. The server never mentioned it, never asked, and acted irritated when I brought it up. She made a nasty face, ignored me mid-conversation, and walked away. Meanwhile, my wife's food was terrible. Her shrimp tacos were bland and soggy, and the rice tasted like it had been overcooked in water until it turned into mush. While waiting for my corrected plate, I realized they never even brought my rice out at all. After another long wait, my "corrected" meal finally arrived - except instead of simply removing the black beans, they stripped almost everything off the dish. What I got back was basically dry tostadas with chicken and lettuce. No crema, no pico de gallo, no proper toppings, no effort. I tried to ignore it and gave it a chance, one bite only... but the food tasted like it had been cooked in old, dirty oil. The smell and flavor were so bad that I immediately lost my appetite. At that point, I politely told the server that we were just going to leave and asked for the bill. I wasn't asking for free food, discounts, or an argument - I simply wanted to pay and leave peacefully. Instead, she slammed the check down next to me with another attitude-filled expression and walked off. Because of her behavior, I didn't even feel comfortable handing her my card, so I went inside to pay directly with the manager. I calmly explained the situation and expected at least a little empathy or professionalism. Instead, the manager basically told me that if I didn't like the food or service, I should just leave -- "like he would do." That response alone told me everything I needed to know about how this restaurant operates. Not once did anyone apologize sincerely, attempt to fix the situation, offer a replacement, offer dessert, remove an item, or show any interest in customer service. Instead, the staff became defensive, argumentative, and confrontational. I told him that his server was rude and disrespectful as she sat there staring at me, hands on her hip, laughing sarcastically as I explained what happened. That same manager walked from behind the counter and approached me face-to-face aggressively, telling me that "I cannot call the food nasty and if I didn't like it, to pay and leave but to not argue with a woman" while the same woman server continued making comments from behind the counter: "how am I rude? How am I disrespectful? I didn't even talk" (that's my point!) What should have been a simple anniversary dinner turned into one of the worst dining experiences my wife and I have ever had. Terrible service, terrible food, rude staff, poor management, and absolutely zero accountability. We left hungry, frustrated, and shocked at how badly the situation was handled. Would not return and absolutely would not recommend.

I ordered their house turkey club and it was fantastic. Not like the behemoth sandwiches some…read morerestaurants serve, this was a regular portion but very tasty. I also ordered fresh jalapeños on the side along with coleslaw and it was the perfect trio. My wife ordered the chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries, and it was delectable as well.