Tasty Bowl Kitchen

Hat's off to Todd and Shelly. Small business owners doing it their way, all the way. Don't expect…read more5 star corporate service or speed. Do expect a huge interesting menu filled with so many tasty options. Since COVID restaurant business has sucked. The pressure to give in to premade, frozen, canned foods is hard when weighed against feeding yourself and staying open. Support this small local business. Chill out when it comes to wait times.

Don't follow the directions on Yelp--this restaurant is located at the end of the strip mall, not…read morein the middle. The dining room is large and open with plenty of seating, including both tables and booths. Service was a little slow, but with only two servers working, it was understandable. They serve Coke products, which is always a plus for me. I appreciated being able to order the turkey club without any sides since I don't eat large portions. If you're hungry, the sandwiches normally come with two sides. I also ordered the French toast ($7.56) with no extras. It comes topped with powdered sugar, but I opted out. It was served on a small plate with no room for anything else. The French toast was made with standard bread and egg batter--nothing fancy, but it was prepared well and tasted good. The turkey club was substantial and satisfying. I would have preferred it cut into quarters like a traditional club sandwich, and the ingredients should have extended closer to the edges of the bread rather than being centered. It also could have used a bit more turkey. That said, the sandwich was juicy, flavorful, and tasted exactly like a turkey club should. Overall, a solid meal with generous portions, plenty of seating, and a comfortable atmosphere.

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3.9(24 reviews)

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Great local vibe with fresh food and healthy food options. Great service and atmosphere!…read more Loved it and highly recommended.

Service is down to earth and willing to help. Environment is laid back and comfortable to spend…read moretime with friends. Food outstanding!!!! 10/10 recommend

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The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

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This place has done so much better since they opened and my last visit…read more This time I had a Gyro and an order of fries. It was National Fryday and J loaded up on fries!! The Gyro was HUGE and very flavorful. Heaps of the lamb and beef blended meat. There was enough for two meals, but I ate all of it. The fries were also great with another huge helping. I saved enough to heat up in the air fryer tomorrow. A little pricey, but I'd rather have that than smaller portions!! Tell 'em BaddBob sent ya!

Purchased TWO ( 2 ) gyros , just the sandwich not the sides and I felt like it was a quality meal…read moreat a fairly low price. They were very tasty too and they included a LOT of meat on each one which is a rarity as most places these days cheap out on the meat. Fast Service. A+

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Had a chance to try out McAlister's Deli as my sister recommended it. and it did not disappoint…read more Tasty sandwich and an option for fresh streamed broccoli as a side. Polite counter service. Plenty of menu items to choose from - salads, sandwiches, potatoes. Good spot for an easy and healthy lunch.

It was our first time eating at this Ocala location, and it didn't disappoint. The atmosphere was…read moregreat, the food delicious and the service was wonderful. One of the meals was made incorrectly, and quickly corrected by team lead, Melissa. She must have apologized eight times. All certainly not needed. These things happen. Plus gave two complimentary cookies to make up for the mistake. It was a really good dining experience. We will certainly be back. Thanks VERY much.

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Big Hammock Brewery

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Big Hammock Brewery is NOT a BREWERY, nor is it a big hammock. What it is, is a brew pub with what…read morelooked like some scrumptious food. Unfortunately for me I was looking for a brewery experience and Big Hammock is not that. They do have a good amount of local craft beers on tap which is a definite plus. They just didn't have any of their own beer. Maybe they are brewing, but if they are not, they should change the brewery in their name to brew pub because the name is definitely misleading. It is really awkward making this review, because I really did not get the full experience. I walked in, looked around, checked out the beer menu, asked if they had any of their own beers. When that answer was "no" I left. The end.

We visited in December '24 and have this on the top of the list for our 2025 visit! The brews are…read moreinteresting and delicious. The staff are super chill and the food is amazing! It was packed when we were there, but we were able to find 2 seats at the bar, which was perfect. We got to watch the short order magic happening in that tiny kitchen. Because we got to watch the food prep, we ended up ordering several dishes to split. I'd call it Asian fusion. We had a ramen bowl, some bao buns. It's a nice vibe. Murals on the wall, and doors that roll up for inside/outside service when the weather is nice. They do offer food takeout, so if you can't find a seat, have a beer while they put your food together to eat at home.

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The Crazy Cucumber

3.1(260 reviews)

1.6 mi

First time trying this place and our experience was very good. Sat outside on a 94 degree day but…read moreit felt cooler due to the awning. On a Sunday afternoon a guy was playing guitar outside. I ordered Reuben and fries which was tasty, salty but I'm ok with that. We also ordered salmon salad with goat cheese, walnuts but the salmon was a little fishy. We would definitely come back as other food coming out looked great.

Food and service were great! So attentive…read more The also had live music and they even had a menu for my puppy

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Stella's Modern Pantry

4.5(83 reviews)

3.3 mi

I'm not sure why it took me so long to come back since my last visit in August 2022, but I'm glad I…read morefinally did! Stella's continues to impress with fresh ingredients and absolutely incredible bread. I wasn't sure since it being 2 years since I was here if they would have the breakfast I had last time. I was surprised they did have it so I ordered the Spanish Egg Breakfast, which came with arugula, chorizo, heirloom tomatoes, ciabatta toast, and a preserve. The eggs were perfectly cooked, the chorizo added a great smoky-spicy kick, and the heirloom tomatoes were sweet and juicy. The arugula balanced everything out with a slight peppery bite, and the ciabatta toast was just amazing--crispy on the outside, soft inside, and perfect with the preserve. I also had the Jamón Serrano Sandwich & split it with my bf. It was just as good as it sounds. The jamón serrano, manchego, and basil pesto were a perfect combination--savory, nutty, and herby--all sandwiched between that same incredible ciabatta. Every bite was fresh and flavorful. The atmosphere is cozy, and the service was friendly, though the wait was a little longer than expected. Still, the quality of the food made up for it. Definitely won't wait as long to return next time!

Another cute place that took us too long to check out. We were walking around for Art Walk and…read moredecided to stop in here for a glass of wine and to check what this place really is. It looks like a store from the outside but I did see someone sitting inside sipping wine so I was intrigued. As you walk in, there is a spacious seating area at the front of the store. Then it kind of transitions into a market store. There is a counter you order food at and pay for items. There is a small bar with seating next to that as well. We browsed the market items and picked up a couple of items. We went to the counter to pay and that is when I realized you can order food and drinks. If you order something that takes time to prepare, it is brought to you at a table. Since I ordered a glass of wine, I just waited there for it and went to sit. Hubs retrieved a beer from the fridge. The owner was the individual we interacted with and he was very pleasant. There was constant traffic the entire time we were there so I hope that means they will remain in business. The prices were not too crazy and it is a perfect place to have a drink and/ or gourmet snacks. I definitely want to return and try other items on the menu.

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CAVA

3.3(44 reviews)

1.2 mi

It was my first time eating at Cava. Since it's so difficult finding healthy options in Ocala, I…read morethought I would try Cava and I was pleasantly surprised. The food was fresh, with healthy choices. The portions were plentiful and I will definitely return. They should put another Cava closer to On Top of the World community as they would be very successful.

Healthy Mediterranean bowls and pita wraps using nutritious ingredients…read more They offer a menu of pre-set bowls with chicken, lamb, beef, veggies or falafel as main protein and then a variety of fillings. Or, you can build your own bowl with a variety to choose from - mains, toppings, bases such as greens, spinach, rice , lentils - dips such as tzatziki, hummus, eggplant, feta - and a selection of dressings to drizzle on top. I choose a chicken and brown rice bowl and customized it with toppings I wanted. Tasty and healthy. Service was quick and friendly even though it was very busy during lunch time. Better than fast food for sure.

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First Watch

Josh was a great waiter, interested, attentive. He actually had a real conversation with us instead…read moreof a robiotic pitch. We enjoyed our food and our visit.

Save your money. At least 4 of us out of large group didn't care for the food. I'll list what the…read moreverdict was. The roast beef for sandwiches is low quality lunch meat, weird texture. Nothing like pink or fresh like boars head. The soup is bland ( wild rice). The breakfast potatoes were not crispy enough at all. The steak hash had two pieces in it. ( the lady came out and explained it comes 3.oz you can ask for extra after he had it remade. ( rude) My nephew never complains dug in the entire hash but said well it was only 2 pieces lol. The strawberries were smush. And the omelette was not that great. I'm letting yall know from all the guests opinions. Unfortunately the place falls short. It's cute, its menu looks amazing but a hole in the wall would be better if the food hit ya know? Sorry guys, wasted 40$ for half a sandwich and crap soup I can make better at home and my kids meal.

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Braised Onion

4.0(478 reviews)

5.0 mi

July 2026 - Nice place, friendly staff and great food. Stopped on a Friday afternoon and had the…read morefish & chips: grouper fish. Try it, you'll like it.

The food was pretty good but a bit pricy. My salmon was dry so I was disappointed after spending…read more45 bucks on that dish alone. The rolls and their butter were fabulous as was their onion fritters and short rib pasta. Service was great and the restaurant was a nice comfortable temperature. I'd go back but would skip the salmon!

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Braised Onion Soup

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Aimee A.

9 years ago

The food is great! Their Noodle Soup Bowl is something to keep in mind when coming here. The woman taking our order was super helpful about the food we were looking at. Also the food came super fast so that's also a plus! read more

Douglas B.

101

209

7 years ago

Excellent food excellent bowls excellent service we will definitely be coming back for more of this tasty food

Dawn J.

10 years ago

Yum. Love this place.

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