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    Venny’s Cafe 101

    4.7 (59 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Chicken enchiladas with red sauce
    Emily L.

    If I could give this place more than five stars, I would. We're from Southern California and have had our fair share of incredible Mexican food, but this was hands down the BEST we've ever had. From the moment we sat down, we knew we were in for something special!! They start you off with warm chips, fresh homemade salsa, and a side of beans -- and honestly, that alone was a great sign. Everything tasted so fresh and flavorful. I ordered the chilaquiles, which are my absolute favorite dish, and these were THE BEST I've ever had. Perfectly crispy chips, in just the best house made green salsa & topped with crema and cheese -- absolute perfection. We also had an enchilada with mole, and wow... the mole was incredible. The rice was also insane -- full of flavor and perfectly cooked -- and I'm usually not a beans person, but even their refried beans were amazing. You can tell this is a family-owned restaurant. The people here are so sweet and genuinely care about their food and their customers. The service was warm, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish. We will absolutely be back -- this is officially one of our new favorite spots. If you're in the area, don't miss this place.

    Crab enchiladas
    Lilli K.

    If you haven't been here yet, you HAVE TO GO!!!! This place is fantastic. I got the crab enchiladas and my mother got their beef enchilada special. Their salsa is super authentic, I can tell everything is homemade, I am in HEAVEN. The server is really kind, if I lived here I would come here all the time!!

    Poblano Chili Relleno plate
    Edie A.

    Good Mexican food in this family owned business in Florence. Venny's Cafe offers plentiful portions for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily except on Wednesdays when it is closed. Service is friendly and attentive. I ordered the Poblano Chile Relleno plate. Although I am used to a relleno with Hatch or Pueblo green chilis, poblano chilis are more readily available in this area and the coating on the relleno was a perfect fluffy soft egg batter like I prefer. The beans and rice on the side were traditional Mexican sides with no frills but prepared with care.

    Ligia H.

    We've been in the area for several years, but we never knew this was a Mexican restaurant until one of our neighbors recommended it. We really like it, enjoy the food, ambiance, and welcoming atmosphere. The service is great, and the place is super clean!

    Menudo, with the bone
    William H.

    From the minute you enter the restaurant, you know this is family run. Second, when you see all the locals whom the staff know by name you know this is something special This restaurant is the perfect blend of American and Mexican cultural foods, and they do both extremely well. I had their menudo, and they asked me if I wanted the beef bone in it. All I can say is, when I had a vision of how menudo should taste, this was completely it. If you are in Florence, and you are not finding what you want, please give this place a try. This is one of those pleasant surprises that will make you want to come back

    Fish tacos
    Rae T.

    Food was excellent. I've found the spot for great Mexican food in Florence. I'll try their American fair next time.

    Street Tacos
    Pamela F.

    While on the coast, we stopped into Venny's 101 Cafe for lunch, and we are so glad we did. It's a bit of an odd combo, but they serve breakfast classics with Mexican staples. I had the carne asada street tacos - which were so good! Get the red sauce for sure. The boys each got a burrito what was beautifully presented. He got Pollo de Crema and loved it. And she got the eggs Benedict. The hollandaise was great, thought the home fries were a little over done. We will definitely keep this place in mind next time we are in town. The building doesn't look like much from the outside, but it is nice on the inside. A little worn down but well kept. The staff is friendly and hard working. The food comes out fairly quickly and hot. This place does have a pretty well stocked bar, but you do have to request a drink menu.

    Chicken burrito
    Jill P.

    This is a cute place that does not catch your eye from the outside. A casual, cozy interior has tables and booths with a friendly staff. The food was amazing! We were hungry and I couldn't decide because there were so many tasty options. I ended up with a seafood chimichanga and my husband got a chicken burrito. Both fantastic. If you are driving through Florence, definitely stop here, no doubt.

    Combo plate with chili relleno, enchilada, and tamale.
    Christine D.

    Yummy. The chicken enchiladas were some of the best I've ever had. The chile relleno was really tasty, also. I loved getting both salsa and refried beans with my chips. Nice and clean restaurant with attentive staff.

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    I have a lot of allergies and they were so accommodating and helpful. The food was delicious and the place was clean and inviting.

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    4 months ago

    Absolutely delicious! Open early, serving delicious breakfast. We will be back for lunch soon!

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    6 months ago

    Made a mistake only getting one fish taco!! Delicious fish and a super fresh salsa on top. Love

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    1 year ago

    Great little family run restaurant..enjoyable food,awesome service and good margaritas!Our go-to for Mexican food..

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    2 years ago

    Food was fast, delicious and the flavors were outstanding. The service was attentive and informative. This is a hidden gem!

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    2 years ago

    Excellent food far from the border great churros. Friendly staff with excellent food at a great price

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    3 years ago

    Have never had a bad meal here. Great, fresh, homemade food. I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of breakfast too. Love it!

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    2 years ago

    Wonderfully Delicious! Riviera platter was so filling. Huge servings. Don't judge from the outside. You won't regret going in.

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    The food was great and staff were really nice and friendly. The place itself was clean and had a nice theme to it.

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    Waterfront Depot Restaurant

    Waterfront Depot Restaurant

    4.3
    (1k reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Decided to give this place a try as our favorite place in Florence had closed down. I was glad we…read moredid. We had the Clam Chowder and Jambalaya Pasta dish. Both were outstanding and way better than I expected. To be honest, the pasta dish was one of the best I have ever had and this is one dish that I am critical of because I have had really good Jambalaya pasta and some bad ones. This one was way way up there. The sausage was excellent and the chicken and shrimp were perfect, but the sauce made the dish. I can not wait to have it again. The whole staff was friendly and our waitress was excellent and very helpful. My only regret was not asking for a window seat when we got there. We had a reservation and there was a table by the window that was open, but we got seated by the entrance. A couple that walked in after us with no reservation got the table by the window which was odd. Again, not a deal breaker and I should have asked to sit there. I definitely would not hesitate to eat here again or recommend it to everyone. I am looking forward to the next visit.

    an exceptionally lovely dinner here in florence! it's a tight spot and we had to wait about an hour…read morefor a two top on a Saturday night, but it was well worth it and one of the best meals we had in the PNW. the crab stuffed mushroom starter is a dish I will think about for a while. The caprese was great alongside-- I was already full and still housed the house made focaccia and pesto, truly so incredible. for our main we split the cajun salmon with pico de gallo, mashed potatoes, and side caesar salad. delicious!!! I don't even really like caesar salad that much, and theirs is top notch. they split our plate for an extra $3 and it was plenty after appetizers. lastly, interiors: our table was perfect. they sat us right by the window on the water for sunset. I was only in florence for the night and can tell this is the best spot in town!

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    Steak with sweet potatoes. Very over cooked.
    Steak with sweet potatoes. Very over cooked.
    Surf & turf for me and chicken parmesan sandwich for the wifey!  The side of vegetables were extraordinary!

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    Surf & turf for me and chicken parmesan sandwich for the wifey! The side of vegetables were extraordinary!
    Homegrown Public House & Brewery

    Homegrown Public House & Brewery

    4.0
    (737 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Awesome !!! We…read morefinally made it to Home grown ! We've tried to get there numerous times and every time they weren't open . Well it was worth the wait ! I got the Forager burger and fries and it was scrumptious and the fries were perfect , my wife got a sandwich that she let me taste and all I can say is oh my ! Then even our teacup poodle had the doggie meatloaf ! Did I mention Dogs are welcome !!! We even met Gus the owners new white puppy and our lil buddy had a nice meet and greet ! ( Pic ) Led Zeppelin was playing on the stereo and it was great ! We highly recommend Homegrown without question for their fantastic food, atmosphere and friendly attitude ! Our pup liked it too !

    I rate restaurants with my OAT method:…read more Overall experience - My husband and I stopped here in Florence on a rainy day to grab some food. With a storm blowing in we were craving some clam chowder. Homegrown did satisfy that craving! Unfortunately, service was a little slow because there was only one waiter. Luckily, we were in no rush. Appearance - The warm string lights created a nice, cozy vibe. (Maybe the rained helped too!) Overall, the food was plated well. Taste- Garlic Parmesan fries- mmm so delicious with a yummy aioli to dip them in! Would highly recommend! Caution if you're sensitive to garlic... be aware that the parmesan can easily be mistaken for garlic chunks! Steamers- My husband got this and said it was very fresh and he enjoyed the broth. I tried it but I'm not a huge wine person and to me the broth was very heavy wine flavored. Fried Fish Cod Sandwich- Unfortunately I learned on this outing that I don't really love cod. The fish on this sandwich was not very meaty.

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    The Firehouse Restaurant

    The Firehouse Restaurant

    3.7
    (205 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    My friend and I ended up here after we left another restaurant when we didn't get any service for…read moreten minutes. We arrived here and were greeted immediately and shown to a table. We got menus quickly and were able to place our orders within ten minutes of arriving, a huge improvement from the last place! I ordered the bacon avocado burger with fries and my friend got the patty melt with coleslaw. Our food arrived about 10-15 minutes after ordering and it looked so good! My burger was cooked well and the fries were delicious. The burger was pretty basic and didn't blow me away, but it hit the spot. The patty melt was also great and my friend ate all of it. It was all great! The restaurant space was clean and had plenty of space to move around. It smelled good too, like garlic and butter. The bathrooms were single-person and gender-neutral which I appreciated. There is plenty of street parking so you shouldn't have a problem finding a place to park to get here. All in all I enjoyed this spot! The food was good, the place was clean, and the staff were friendly. Would go back!

    Firstly, I thought I had done this review years ago, however I was here recently and need to do a…read morereview primarily because of the clam chowder. I just drove up and down half of the Oregon coast and tried several different supposedly "the best" clam chowder and verified what I already know; out of all of the best, this is the best best. It's real chowder, everything in it is delicious and you could have it as a meal with nothing else. I'll give it a 3.95/4 because I'm going to continue to try to find the best. The atmosphere is also very unique, with all of the firefighter memorabilia, and pub style. But I've never had bad service here and I've been coming back for the better part of 20 years. Try the chowder!!

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    The workers station
    Bacon avocado burger with fries
    Bacon avocado burger with fries
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