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    The Gruff

    4.3 (17 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Excellent food and great service! We had the nachos and the portion was generous enough for two!

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    Best place to go in Brandon for a mix between unique bar food and restaurant, food. Consistently good food and consistently friendly service

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    Best food in Brandon, and great price point! The ambiance is on point, and service is always attentive.

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    Good solid food and service in Brandon. Nice to get another great dining option in town. Looking forward to a return visit

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    2 years ago

    Our go to place. Always good. My favorite is the 3 cheese Brussels & bacon and of course the hot truffle fries

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    1 year ago

    My granddaughter and I went there last time I was in Brandon and we had excellent meals and service!!!

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    Swamp Daddy's Cajun Kitchen

    Swamp Daddy's Cajun Kitchen

    4.1(70 reviews)
    8.1 mi

    So many choices in the area and we definitely made the right choice! My friend is visiting and has…read moreceliacs so sometimes it's tough to find the right fit for all of us. We arrived at Swamp Daddy's and never have I ever seen so many gluten free menu choices! Never have I ever seen so many CAJUN gluten free menu choices in my life, the rue usually takes them off the list!! We were greeted with a smile and a welcome by a lovely young lady that was genuinely happy to see us! She offered us any open spot in the place! We chose the bar because the seats looked so comfy! They're a bit low but they're definitely comfy! We each got a nice cold beverage, they have beer, seltzer and wine and placed our order. We got the Cajun Fries for appetizer and they came out hot and fresh with all the crispy goodness we wanted. Would have liked some kind of Cajun aioli to go with them rather than the bottled ranch but the fries alone were good. We each got the Blackened Shrimp and it was divine! There were plenty of shrimp and the pile of jambalaya seemed endless!! The flavor was amazing and the sauce was to die for! I'll definitely be back before we head back out on the road, I'd like to try a little more of the menu, it was all solid choices!

    I was super excited to finally try this place but unfortunately it wasn't at all what I expected…read more First I wasn't aware that there is absolutely no place to sit down there so I dragged my family there with 2 handicapped people for no reason, I can admit that was partially my fault for not checking. Next the prices were completely outrageous for what you get and there were up charges that we were not informed about before hand. Then some of things I was up charged for they didn't end up giving us because they spilled something. No offer to give us a discount after I had already complained about the up charges. Last the food was ok but definitely not worth what I paid and again didn't even get a decent amount. Somethings had almost no flavor and others were so salty we couldn't eat them. I will not be going back there unfortunately.

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    Swamp Daddy's Cajun Kitchen - Seating

    Seating

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    Gumbo

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    Chef Jeni & Company - We had a combination of hot and cold food items. The Greek meatballs disappeared and there was very little left of the other items.

    Chef Jeni & Company

    5.0(1 review)
    8.5 mi

    We had a great experience working with Chef Jeni for office Christmas party. She met with us in…read moreadvance and made recommendations but also listened to what we wanted. We were able to make changes to our planned menu with ease and communicating with Chef Jeni was a breeze. The night of our event, she arrived early to set up the food and make sure we were comfortable with everything. The best part was the clean up. We just had to leave the dishes, containers, and utensils in the bins she provided and they picked them up. Actually the best part was the feedback we received from our guests. They raved about the food and asked repeatedly who the caterer was.

    From the owner: We love being part of your experience, big or small. Whether it is a wedding, corporate event, or…read moresocial event, we've created a full menu to help make your event catering as simple as possible. From designed menus, to customizable options, as well as finalizing details, we will be with you every step of the way. Our authentic hand-crafted recipes along with our fun professional staff will be a combination for all the senses your guests will not soon forget. Chef Jeni & Co. is lead by Jeni Thomas a South Dakota native. In 2001, Jeni and her husband, Jeff, launched Chef Jeni & Co. Jeni leads a team of professionals who can cater any event. They are a team that enjoys spending time with each other out of the kitchen as well as in. Their energy and excitement will surely translate into a fun addition to your event.

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    Chef Jeni & Company - A sampling of the food set up.

    A sampling of the food set up.

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    Caramelized Onion, Pear, and Gorgonzola Crostini

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    Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar

    Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar

    2.2(33 reviews)
    8.9 mi

    Located inside the hotel we were staying at, Boston Pizza was our choice for dinner the second day…read moreof our trip. Laid back atmosphere helped my anxiety as well as it not being overly loud. They had some cool set ups of televisions, where they used a device to connect 4 tvs to make one big image. My husband and I both got pizzas, mine plain cheese while his had pepperoni. He also got some cheese breadsticks for a side. The bartender let us know it would be 20-25 minutes and that we could either wait in restaurant or wander back to our hotel room if we didn't want to stay put. Overall everything was delicious and we genuinely enjoyed our dinner that night. I would definitely recommend checking them out

    My experience here was very lack luster, the chicken had a nice char, cooked pretty well, good…read moreflavor, but the Alfredo was watery, barley any flavor and noodles were slightly over cooked. The "garlic bread" I swear is the cheesy bread from little Cesar's which is fine but not great and not garlic bread. The servers were very sweet but the ambiance is cold and stiff, and the food definitely wasn't very good. The other people I was with said the pizza was good but I can't put my opinion on that. If you are staying at the hotel that this place is connected to and desperate for food and not wanting to travel or order and you're starving, then come grab some food but otherwise go somewhere else.

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    Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar - Inside, you can see the water park through the glass

    Inside, you can see the water park through the glass

    Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar
    Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar

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    The Gruff - tradamerican - Updated August 2026

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