Oh man we really wanted to check this place out due to the reviews. We've been to alot of places back in tampa and orlando with same vibes so was so excited when something like it opened up here in ocala...but was left disappointed. First, the chef greeted almost everyone but us which was quite disappointing. Second, my order was messed up. I did told them i touched it since i thought it looked like my dish with the scallops yet the waiter still picked it up and serve to another table. Our food also took a long time to come out..water took a long time to get refilled along with the napkins and our wine did not come out until way later. Third, our bill was messed up as well. So definitely be cautious. Also, pro tip is it is cheaper if you pay in cash. We did try new stuff such as kangaroo tartare..definitely was a hit but crab fondue was ok as well as the pastas. You could definitely make them at home. The lobster pasta was too overpowering with garlic and there was barely any duck in the duck and pork pasta. For Ocala, i would say okay if you wanted to give fine dining a try. I just would not be back due to how we were treated, all the mess ups and underwhelming food for what we paid for. I do have to give props to the scallops. It was nicely cooked ( still soft, and could melt in your mouth). read more

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While the outside is very unassuming, the inside is decorated very nicely. They have a compact bar area but the rest of the place is just big enough for it to feel cozy and intimate but not cramped. The service was amazing. The server gave great recommendations regarding the food, wine, and dessert. He was very upbeat and made sure he checked on us just enough. The chef also came out to greet us as we finished our meal. I could tell he talks to his regular customers because he spent a few minutes at another table having friendly conversation. My mom and I decided on the wine pictured below. It was very smooth. We both loved that it went well with our meals and dessert. The serve this truffle and Parmesan popcorn to start. Delicious! We also ordered the seafood empanadas. They are served with queso and pepper sauces. The empanadas are so rich and the flavor is amazing. I had the filet with asparagus and fondant potatoes. The filet was a bit overcooked but still amazing. It was perfectly seasoned and I could cut it with a butter knife. The fondant potatoes were perfectly cooked. It had this really good truffle sauce on top. The asparagus was more of a garnish but it was perfectly cooked. My mom had the bison filet with duchess potatoes. She loved it. She reported it was perfectly cooked. It was a pretty hefty portion. We shared the chocolate cake. It is not a very big dessert but we had eaten our meals and drank wine. It was served with blueberry compote and Tillamook ice cream. The cake was perfect. Rich but not too sweet or dense. I do not normally like cooked fruit. And I have never thought to pair chocolate cake with blueberry compote. But my goodness the two went together so well! The ice cream made it even better. Now I know Ocala doesn't have a ton of fine dining. And yes. The price point of this place is a bit high. But it's a great treat for people like my mom and I who enjoy great food, service, and ambiance. I also want to point out the menu has some more adventurous options like kangaroo, python, boar, and other options that rotate. I pray this town doesn't let this place get shut down. I think they could keep the crowds coming by doing a tapas night, happy hour, or food and wine pairing event. read more

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Ordering omakase gives chef Sean full control of your dish. Chef prepares a perfectly balanced dish packed with flavors. You won't be disappointed. Chef will come to the table and ask a few questions, in order to get an idea what style of dish to create you. The staff is fully knowledgeable with the entire menu. As well as incredibly friendly. They deliver top tier service. The dinning area is small and very well decorated. Giving you that upscale experience. read more

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This place is one of those out of way gems that's a must try. Service was five star, food a four. Food presentation was excellent but my scallops were cool. The bisque was good but a bit runny. Other items were good. Pricing was on the high side but still a good value. I'd suggest reservations read more

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After reading so many glowing reviews on several sources, disappointed and underwhelmed are our takeaway from our dining experience at Three Six Bistro. Dining partner made online reservations, including notation of birthday. Arrived to rather empty parking lot of small shopping strip. (Signage at parking area referenced Asian market and much lower down was restsurant's name.) There were a few tables and chairs outside 1 door and the rest of the shopping area looked closed / out of business. We entered restaurant and were quickly greeted and led to our table, a small 2 top in dining area. Fortunately 1 of us is a lefty so no one had to deal with banging the wall with eating arm. Main area had seating for 31 (12+ in bar section), artwork on 2 walls, big band-ish music on the sound system and (rechargeable) lights at each table. One wall was bench seat. Our waiter was quick to us with the complementary popcorn and took time to explain chef's direction and answered our questions. Explained 1 of us can't do popcorn so waiter moved it closer to other party member. (Waiter never acknowledged birthday note from reservation nor gave his name) We placed our order and settled in for what we hoped was dining enjoyment. Our starter was the Brie with pear & apple in a puff pastry. The presentation was so so as everything was hidden under a mound of thyme sprigs. No exciting flavor from pear or apple, to me just muddled blah. Felt the extremely thin sliced crostini were greasy. Our entrees were lobster pappardelle and the flamed duck. Presentation of duck was nice to start with the flambé, but the "fire" spread quite a bit on plate and was burning the carrot tops and thyme sprigs and the smoke was unpleasant. The lobster pappardelle bowl was topped with 2 thick cut crostini (also greasy). Duck was leg portion and a bit more fat with skin than we're use to at other restaurants. Lobster dish reeked of garlic and I found the pasta very dense and clumpy - noodles stuck together even though it was in a lot of sauce. Lobster meat got chewier as I got further in to dish (? Sauce continued to cook it?) Portions were adequate in size and we felt full enough to skip dessert. Only when bill was presented did we find out they do an up-charge for credit cards (4%). read more

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This is a smallish restaurant serving haute cuisine. Also at the top end of what's in the area. Food is v good with creative preparations and presentations. Service is on point. Wine list is not enormous but very well curated. Ambiance is muted - v nice for a romantic dinner for 2 or a small group of friends. Highly recommend. read more

This gem of a bistro is hidden in the heart of Ocala, FL. You would never believe that all this deliciousness would come out of this place. Looking from the outside it seemed like just an ordinary hole in the wall restaurant. You would think, "what kind of place is this?" Then you walk in and the magic begins. When we arrived, we were greeted by Michelin Chef Sean Langan. Each of his creation is like a master piece as you can see from the pictures I've posted. This is not the first time we've been here. This is the fourth time. Each time we bring friends to expose them to the artistic creation of Chef Langan. I've tried several of his dishes from the filet mignon (BTW, it is one of my favorites) to his alligator spring rolls. This time I tried his Beef Wellington. I've never had a good Beef Wellington. It has never been done right. The last one I had the steak was well done and the mushrooms tasted like dirt. I've always searched for the perfect Beef Wellington done right. I've seen some of Chef Langan's past customers' posting and pictures of the Chef's Beef Wellington and I thought this looks like it is done correctly. So, I made it my mission last night to try it for the first time. Of course the first question I asked the Chef was how is the steak of the Wellington prepared. His response was, "rare of course!" Yup that did it. I had no regrets! For my appetizer, he suggested I try the Kangaroo Tartare. Which I did. I must say, I love steak tartare but tasting his Kangaroo Tartare was amazing. The rich bold flavor complimented with capers. I very seldom use sauce because I like to enjoy the true flavor of the dish. I would highly recommend trying to the Kangaroo Tartare especially if you are a steak tartare lover. Our server, Selvyn was fantastic. His knowledge of the wine they offer was excellent. He always came by to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. We were members of a private membership restaurant and just recently cancelled our membership. That restaurants menu does not compare at all to Chef Langan's creations. If you've never been to his place. I definitely would recommend trying it out. Reservation is a must. We'll be back to Three Six Bistro again in 2 weeks with 4 other friends that have never been there. I'm positive they will enjoy the evening! read more

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Who is ready for a Michelin Star experience in Ocala? If yes, this place will not disappoint! Tip: Make reservations! It is Friday night, we are seated and given truffle Parmesan popcorn to start the meal. There is a weekly menu based on what is in season and if you can't find what you want on the menu just tell them what you want and the chef will make it happen. We decided to eat family style and ordered the curry clams, the beef Wellington and the smoked scallops. Let's start with the clams, just throw the bread into the sauce to soak. The clams were tender and delicious but that sauce was amazing! I asked for the remaining sauce to go and had it with pasta for lunch the next day. Moving onto the beef Wellington, you don't get a steak knife, the butter knife will suffice as it is really that tender and the pastry is flaky and perfectly baked. Last entree was the smoked scallops. The scallops come out in a glass dome for the ultimate presentation. They are sweet and perfectly cooked. Besides the food tasting amazing, it is also beautifully plated with care and creation. Lastly dessert. Save room to savor the Zongo which is his spin on bananas fosters meeting churros and cheesecake. We enjoyed this with a glass of port. I highly recommend this gem and so happy that the chef decided to make his home in Ocala. read more

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A taste of fine dining in Ocala. You wouldn't think that you're about to receive a fine dining experience from the look of the unassuming plaza that it's housed in, but if you get a chance, give it a try. The service will blow you away and it will be an experience you will remember. read more

Just tried this new place with our dining out group. There were 8 of us. Note: larger groups are only seated at 5 or 7:30. Think there were 18 seats in the restaurant. They don't have a full liquor menu- extensive wine list and beers. They also have some sake drinks. Everyone loved their meals. Interesting variations. They served us complementary truffle popcorn with shaved Parmesan. The water is blue with butterfly peas infused. Our group had appetizers- Brussels sprouts, crab fondue, and deconstructed grilled Cesar salads. All good! Dinners were scallops, duck, coconut clans, pork, duck and pork stroganoff and lobster papadelle. Really nice evening with great service. Outside is a bit odd in a small strip mall, but inside us very nice and cozy. Two thumbs up! read more

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Food, service, presentation was amazing . Chef is very talented and I love the variety on the menu. It gets changed up from time to time which is always exciting read more

Outstanding meal. Rack of elk in Fl!!!!! Creative presentation and service. Intimate spot that is not overrun with crowds. read more

We went there for a special treat. I was not impressed at all The food is overpriced .And not very good.Needless to say won't be back.

So fortunate on my latest trip to Florida to get to experience Chef sean's newest restaurant. I started with the mushroom bisque. It was fantastic. The alligator spring roll was definitely unique to me being from Washington and really delicious. I had his chicken marsala with oyster mushrooms, and the sauce was the star of the show. Completely full I still decided to have dessert and it was on point with cheesecake and banana inside a crispy tortilla served with Oregon vanilla ice cream. Service, hospitality and food all five stars. read more

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The most enjoyable dinner experience in this area. Aside from great company, our host Sabrina was terrific. Chef Langan personally spent time at our table! All wonderful! read more

Made a reservation and had an emergency so I had to cancel. They charged me $50 which I could understand if they were fully booked but I made the reservation only 12 hours earlier and it shows they have full availability still! Not impressed. read more

I drove two hours to celebrate my 20-year anniversary here, and unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. We had an 8:45 PM reservation, only to be told on arrival that the kitchen closes at 8:45. If that was the case, they shouldn't have accepted the reservation--it felt rushed from the start. I'm in the fine dining industry myself, so I understand things can go wrong, but the way our concerns were handled was unacceptable. Our crab fondue appetizer was served cold, and no effort was made to warm it up. We had out suspicions that it was actually the bisque as it was a soup like consistency vs a hot,cheesy fondue My best friend's Wagyu, was okay and the chef did master the black truffle mashed potatoes. My duck was burnt, the rice was lukewarm, and the vegetables were served intentionally cold- taste/texture of coleslaw. I asked for hot rice and a bit of teriyaki sauce to help with the burnt flavor, and instead was brought a new side of teriyaki rice--at least that was hot, ironically enough. We were the only table in the restaurant, so there was no excuse for the lack of follow-up. Not one item was comped--not that we expected it, but it would have shown some care. Honestly a simple visit from a manager/chef would have sufficed. The bill came to $197, and I still tipped our server Riley $50, because the food wasn't her fault. Reiley was polite yet distracted with her side work, we had to both ask for her name ,as there was no introduction, as well as ask for steam knives. But it was frustrating that my simple feedback was brushed off as "the kitchen's call" rather than just being fixed. This place could've turned the night around with just a little effort, but sadly, that didn't happen. I don't usually leave negative reviews, but this was a letdown--especially for such a meaningful occasion. read more

First we drove by three times because we didn't notice it was attached to a convince store. Very small. The food was very overpriced and expecting elevated food was disappointed. Not impressed with the chef or the menu. read more

World Class food, service, and atmosphere! Selvyn took great care of our party. His knowledge of the wines and menu was incredible. The manager also made sure we were comfortable but providing amazing popcorn and butterfly water. Nice touch. We are excited to have a such dining option so close to our house! Can't wait to return. read more

The very best restaurant we have ever eaten at. The food is outrageously out of this world. The service is fantastic. We are so glad we met Chef Sean, and that his passion for a phenomenal experience is never ending! read more

This place is a hidden gem. Best place in Ocala. Chef is the owner and a super nice guy. Just enlarge the restaurant to accommodate more guests. The cuisine is different and made from scratch. They are more than happy to accommodate your needs. He is a great creative chef and makes you feel important. A must to try. You will become a regular. read more

I am thrilled that such a wonderful new restaurant has opened up in town! My client recommended 3-6 and it did not disappoint. The room is small but cozy. Our server was super attentive and friendly and helped us navigate the menu which had some pretty exotic options. They give you complimentary truffle popcorn which is delicious! My boyfriend and I shared the Alligator Spring rolls and the Seafood empanadas. Both were tasty and the presentation was beautiful but the seafood empanadas were a standout. Then I decided to be adventurous and try the Kangaroo medallions special and my boyfriend had the flaming duck. Again both stellar dishes-but I was surprised at how much I loved the Kangaroo! It tastes like a really great cut of steak plus the peppercorn sauce it was in really complimented it. Lastly we shared the chef's own dessert creation-the Zongo! Heavenly! Then at the end of the meal the Chef Sean himself came and introduced himself and asked about our meals. It was a phenomenal dining experience and we can't wait to return to taste everything on that menu! read more

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What a fantastic addition to the Ocala food scene! Beautifully decorated interior made for an excellent first impression. Everything we tried was expertly prepared and so fresh! Love to see them using local produce as well! Can't wait to come back thank you so very much! read more

Definitely one of central Florida's finest dining experiences. Intimate settimg, excellent food and friendly staff. Every dish the three of us ordered was superlative! Can't wait to go again. read more

The food is amazing. You might think you won't like it but i bet you will, no matter what you order.

My wife and I went to Three Six Bistro for our 26th anniversary. We wanted an intimate atmosphere and great food. She had recently traveled to Paris, Rome, and Frankfurt while I did road trip to Maine, so our expectations for great food was a rather high bar. With that noted, the Three Six Bistro was superb and every bit as good as any place where either of us recently dined. To start, we were presented with truffle enfused popcorn that was as delicious as it was unique. For an appetizer, we selected the Smoked Salmon Devilish Eggs that blew us away. For entrees, my wife had the Ocean Curry Stew to make up for her missing out on the seafood I had in Maine, while I choose the Duck & Pork Pappardelle based on the unique ingredients listed on the menu. All either of us could say was, "Wow!!" We then rounded out the meal with cappuccinos while sharing the Chocolate Fondue for dessert. If your looking for a wonderful, intimate restaurant with incredible food prepared like you'd expect from a renowned chef, then look no further than Three Six Bistro. You will not be disappointed. Just be sure to make a reservation. read more

Amazing restaurant with a 5 star chef who makes amazing dishes from farm to table! I would unequivocally recommend your trying brunch! Bravo!!! read more

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Everything! Food was spectacular and the service outstanding! Menu changes but we've been there twice and both times every course best ever! read more

Food and service was impeccable. This chef-driven restaurant is a "must do" if you venture to or live in Ocala. Don't wait for a special occasion you deserve the best right now. You will not be disappointed. read more

This chef from the pacific NW is very talented. His food was delicious and well plated. The atmosphere was better than accepted for the location. read more

Been here twice- amazing chef and unique dishes, presentation, and ingredients! We are lifetime fans!

From start to finish ,our meal was exceptional Service was excellent Our party had the Duck the sesame Tuna and the Waygu hamburger All were prepared perfectly The chef came out to greet his customers after they served The popcorn at the beginning of the dinner was a nice touch read more

Wow, nothing close to this in Ocala! Well done Chef Sean and a super crew. Looking forward to the expansion.

Good ambiance and service, the food was good, but the side dishes were cold. The steak was excellent

Passed by the restaurant on my way to work, then on the way home. Mentioned it to a friend of mine and he said he wanted to try it after he stopped by and looked in and the owner came out to greet and speak with him. We decided to celebrate his birthday there. They did not disappoint, service from the minute we walked in the door was splendid, our server went above and beyond. All the staff there were lovely. The food is first class fine dining, from the wine, the truffle popcorn, and the entree, I can't say enough great things about all of it. I have had the pleasure to dine at some fine dining restaurants, and if I could I would give this one 10 stars! read more

BEAT food in ocala by far. Great waiter SELVYN( so good) every course was spectacular! Can't wait to come back

Food outstanding . Flavors are mixed into an extensive menu . Service great . Ambiance very European/ Napa. Met the chef extremely friendly and a Master. A must... read more

Chef Sean Langan from my old haunts in the Pacific NW has transformed a shuttered sandwich shop into an off-the beaten path, hidden gem. My wife and I went there on the recommendation of Dr. Q, a well-known and loved physical therapist in the area, to celebrate our anniversary. In the now darkness of 8 pm, the outside looked questionable at best and like a condemned taco shop at worst. Inside, it was a different experience. White walls and bright, but not glaring lighting with tasteful, but simple decor and seating for a maximum of twenty-four. Service was exceptional, and the menu featured a varied and eclectic selection. Table conversations were lively without being loud and boisterous. All the dishes on the menu and on tables looked interesting, and the aromas were pleasant and flavorful. A bowl of Truffle Popcorn was placed on the table, and I guarantee you've never had popcorn like this. We shared an appetizer of an assortment of tempura mushrooms with a sweet soy sauce dip. The batter was light and crispy with no hint of greasiness. Next, my wife had the deconstructed Ceasar salad and I had the pickled beet salad garnished with fried fennel, goat cheese, wild honey and microgreens. I'd highly recommend that. While we rarely order the same main course, neither of us could resist trying the smoked scallops mornay, made with large U-10 sea scallops, topped with Dungeness crab meat, ghee, white cheddar, delicious honey polenta, and seasonal vegetable. Brought to the table under glass, which, when lifted, released the smoked fragrance into the air that got the attention of the people at the next table. After dinner, Chef Sean came to greet us and make sure everything was okay. Pricing was expectedly high, but well worth every penny. Kudos to all for a must-have experience. Can't wait to go again. read more