My wife and I have been eating at fine establishments for over 35 years. Everything from a great $3…read morehot dog to $220 Wagyu center-cut tenderloin and everything in between. After reading some of these poor reviews posted for 86 Forks, it comes to my attention. Why would anyone finish their meal, pay for it, and then take the time to go online to post a bad review? Why not take the time before hand to ask what a certain dish or meal is - its flavor profile, spice(s), heat, etc.? We did ask the chef and she was more than happy to take the time to explain the dish's concept and let us taste prior to ordering. Read all the good and the bad reviews and ask yourself: 1. If unhappy with the dish, why clear your plate? 2. If not completely satisfied, why pay the bill? Why? Because it's simply not true. People like this are never going to be satisfied or happy. Never. Try 86 Forks for yourselves. Don't be afraid to ask the servers or better yet, ask the chef to explain the concept or allow you to taste something if you're unsure. Be adventurous and make up your own mind - you will not be disappointed. Please remember, this is not a Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Philippine, Italian, Mexican, etc. restaurant. Rather it is a fusion of the best flavors, spices, food pairings, and textures from all these cultures presented in a creative and distinct manner. Recommend the Bulgogi Egg Rolls and the Miso Cream Gnocchi & Edamame.

See comments below on the complete failure of all the items ordered at this restaurant. The lack of…read moreeffort and the outrageous pricing in comparison is evident from the initial bite. Will not be returning and a highly recommend you go elsewhere downtown. 1. Spare pork Ribs were frozen in the center. Opinion: They clearly heat up pre-cooked from the freezer. Sauce was phenomenal on these, if they are cooked thoroughly next time this could be an excellent appetizer. 2. Side of Bok Choy was also frozen in the center of the largest piece. Opinion: Heated from frozen and precooked. 3. Chicken Kung Pao Fried Rice was soggy, had zero flavor and was overwhelmingly salted. I would have preferred a 3.99 rice bowl from the freezer aisle in Publix over this garbage. 4. Pensacola Spritz cocktail was almost entirely sugar and tasted like a Shirley temple. Server was nice and ambiance was fine. Utter shame this slop steals business from local businesses that put in a respectable effort. (Comments above are opinions only based on a in person visit June 2026 and should not be taken as statements of fact. I have no way of knowing if the food is cooked from frozen. )

The food here is a spectacular. I love, love, love the customer service; the bar ladies are very…read morenice. The ambience is modern and cozy. And the prices are not too bad. Chef's kiss.

I received maybe $3 worth of actual food for $17. I ordered the chicken lettuce wraps. There was…read morenot even 4 oz of grilled chicken and maybe .50 worth of cucumber, red pepper, radish, etc. Crab Rangoon the size of a quarter. All 6 of our party left incredibly hungry. The little food we did receive for the very high cost was tasty. Service outstanding. Quality very good, but it's pretty much a 600% mark up. Not looking for a buffet, just not used to spending so much for so very little.

Honestly some of the best Thai food I've had in the area- I'd consider myself a snob about Thai…read morefood. Great portion size, well seasoned, tastes incredible. Next time I'm ordering Thai food I'm getting this again. Will be back Got Thai hot and was not disappointed

The food was really good so when i'm out that way. i eat…read morethere...i'd raggedy eating here than anywhere else on chemstrand...

it's was delicious!!and fresh...the Thai tea was real good.We loved it.We'll recommend it to…read more family and friends.It's clean and the waitress was attentive.The decorations is beautiful...The best Chinese restaurant so far.We'll be back.Thanks!!

I've been meaning to try this place since it opened and decided to check it out for my birthday…read moredinner this year. Four of us went and we all enjoyed it. Our waitress was incredible, very knowledgeable and patient with my families questions about the menu. She made the experience that much better! Food wise we had: -seaweed salad (standard but yummy, 7/10) -spicy cucumber salad (a table favorite, 9/10) -potstickers (another favorite, my niece is ready to return for these alone! 10/10) -chicken clay pot with rice (really good, but I wish there was some veg in there or something? Kind of one note, but still tasty. 7/10) -short rib clay pot (I didn't try this but my sister enjoyed it, 7/10) -Panang curry (a go to favorite, my niece is very happy to have another place in town to get it! She gave it a 10/10, I give it an 8. It was a little fishy for me and I prefer more liquid.) -eggplant in garlic sauce (this was a mixed reaction. My mom ordered it upon the waitresses advice that it wasn't too spicy but it actually ended up being too spicy for her to eat. I enjoyed it a lot though the texture of the eggplant was perfect and the flavors were very well balanced although it was the spiciest thing we had.8/10) -creme brulee milk tea with tapioca (I love boba but this was kind of boring.6/10) -cotton candy milk tea with rainbow jelly (14/10, the best I've ever had I think. We will come back for this again and again.!) Overall it was a really great experience and the pricing was quite reasonable, we got all that plus a couple sodas for $108 before the tip. The atmosphere is good, well lit, roomy booths, very clean and we liked the music.

This was my first time trying crawfish here, and I have to say it was absolutely amazing. I always…read morethought crawfish could only be eaten with Cajun sauce and that it was quite dry, becoming too salty the next day, but at Pho Penscola they suggested I try their signature sauce - Garlic Butter - and it was a fantastic combination lol. As someone who likes spicy food, I really appreciated the spiciness of this restaurant; you can request non-spicy or medium spicy if you like. This is the 3 lbs I ordered, and I have to admit this is the best Vietnamese restaurant selling crawfish in Pensacola. I will definitely be back next time.

My 8-year-old son chose pho for his birthday lunch. I said okay, you get to pick the place. This…read moreis the place he picked mostly because they have awesome milk teas. The restaurant is nice, but it kind of has an identity crisis of sorts. It was certainly some American type restaurant in the past, and you can still see it. You can also however see the Asian flair. Most importantly, it's clean and comfortable. Personally, I think their pho beef broth is delicious. The milk teas are, too. What kind of keeps me from rating this place with five stars is the pricing. It cost more than $100 for four bowls of pho and three milk teas. No starters, no desserts, just pho and drinks. Will we be back? I'm not sure, but I imagine we will.

I frequently enjoy coming to this place …read more I always make sure to get my mango fresh tea &' mango boba ! I will get the pork spring rolls and the peanut sauce is a must , it's delicious And I get the pork Vermicelli as my meal and it's always amazing , has the best flavor .. all three of these items do The service is always good as well &' always a nice quiet/quaint place to enjoy a delicious meal. Did I mention they have the robot server &' busser which is fun to watch move around the restaurant.

Stopped by after a college tour and got chicken pho for our group of five. We were seated quickly,…read morethe service was fast, and our food was delivered by the cutest robot! The restaurant was clean and cutely decorated. A great stop for anyone.

Location location location…read more This is a food truck with covered outdoor seating. Ordered the grilled pork sandwich which is basically a banh mi. Flavor was really good, but the bread was not crispy. The pork is very fatty, but full of flavor. This place is expensive, but you're paying for the pleasure of dining on Palafox. Double the price of what it would cost you at Saigon Market.

Great pho! Really hit the spot on a rainy day. Parking was easy during the lunch hour and there…read morewere plenty of tables available. We got pho and some egg rolls and both didn't disappoint. The service was super quick and our server was friendly. I look forward to coming back next time I'm visiting.

Everything was Great . From the time we arrived to eat , til' the time we left! The service , the…read moreFood & everything was Great ! I will Go Back ! Thanks

Outside of the restaurant looks a little rundown but decides to go in. The inside does look a…read morelittle older but there was a good amount of people eating so we took it as a good sign. We were sat in the party room since we had a large group. It took us a bit to get settled so I appreciated that the waiter was patient with us. Some of us did the $30 all you can eat and honestly when sushi places offer that I take advantage of it. Overall it's a good deal but the sashimi cuts are so small! Like 5 pieces would be an equivalent of two full size ones. The fried rice was hard and lacked flavor. The sushi wasn't bad either. Nothing really stood out but would probably go back

A hidden gem of a find just outside downtown. Dharma Blue is also a regularly visited spot for the…read morelocals. My favorite thing about Pensacola is the readily available fresh seafood. I'm in heaven every time I'm here. Please note you have to call to make reservations. We booked a late reservation out on the front patio. The neighborhood is quite charming. I enjoyed one of the signature cocktails and watched the world go by. The wine and cocktail list are well curated pairing well with a sushi date or the seafood menu. Thomas was our server for the evening. He was professional and friendly. He made excellent suggestions which made for an enjoyable experience. Dharma offers an extensive sushi menu. They have the standard fare along with some specialty rolls. The standard sushi appetizers including miso soup and edamame, along with ginger salad and seaweed salad. The appetizer list is an eclectic mix of delicious dishes. We opted for the pork belly and this was quite possibly the most interesting interpretation I've ever had. Rich tender pork belly served in a ginger coconut sauce. It was absolutely delicious. For mains the catch of the day was Cobia. This was my first time eating this particular fish. I went with the semolina crusted with basmati rice and creamed spinach. The fish was meaty, flaky, and tender. The rice had an essence of coconut and the spinach was perfectly cooked. The cheeseburger was also very good. A thick juicy patty on a hearty brioche bun. The meal was lovely, the service warm and hospitable, and the ambiance was relaxing. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect summer evening.

Wonderful restaurant in a nice part of Pensacola, highly recommend. The sushi was all very high…read morequality, though we did not try the other dinner menu. Highly recommend the key lime pie for dessert. I will say the service was a little slow, I chalk this up to how busy the restaurant is during dinner time. Our waitress was very polite and attentive when she did make her rounds

I have been coming to IHeartBento for a long time…read more I always enjoy there sushi rolls (Argo Roll &' G Dragon Roll) the two rolls with steak are really good. I also enjoy getting a fresh tea, I keep it simple with the Mango fresh tea &' Mango popping boba. I've also tried their Bento Boxes &' it's so much food and delicious as well, can't go wrong with that option. The owner is always so nice &' the people at the counter have a great attitude.

This is a cute little place we happened upon while shopping in the area. We had the Korean BBQ…read moreBento and it was so yummy. Portions were a good size. Will definitely be back the next time we're in this part of town.