Island View Restaurant - (Near Sebring, FL)

Wladimir Meskelis Delicious local owned restaurant! Food was very good and Barbara was very friendly! We had the chicken parmigiana and the crab and shrimp ravioli! Both very tasty!!!

Ray Shaw A fun place to get a good meal, and enjoy a comfy act. The venue is very loud , until the comedians start. After that it is very easy to hear. The food is good, all of our meals were cool, but not to the point we would send them back. The service was excellent. The servers really hustle. There is a 20% gratuity added to the bill. They notify you as soon as you are seated. We added an additional 10%, based on quality of service.

drena thornton Food and portion size is EXCELLENT. I had to visit this place again in less than a week it was so good. I’m glad Lakeland, FL. finally got a spot that services a variety of southern soul food

Mark Thomas I cant eat at the Belgian Monk every time Im in Punta Gorda. So I decided to go next door, to Pho Saigon. A big menu with appetizers, pho, vermicelli & rice dishes grouped separately. I like that. And a first for me: different sizes. I ordered the Pho Hai San, small, because I really wanted seafood. It come with shrimp (2), fish balls (not what your thinking), octopus, squid & supposedly scallops of which I didnt see any. I do wish the tails were removed from the shrimp so I dont have to dig around in my hot soup with bare fingers. A side plate had bean sprouts and a huge slice of jalapeño. Everybody in the pool! The broth was a bit blah but with Sriracha, fish sauce, soy sauce and hoisin on the table, doctoring it to taste is easy-peasy. The staff was friendly at noon on a Wednesday in season and speedy. I was eating 5 minutes after I sat down. The restaurant is very roomy with tons of space to navigate a wheelchair. One wall has booths, the rest of the seating is tables and chairs plus there is room at the bar for 5-6. A side note: the chopsticks are not the disposable kind (usually bamboo), they are reusable, washable plastic. A bit harder for me to grab with but not thrown out after the meal. Ill gladly come back.

TW JoEllen’s is a hidden gem in Tallahassee that serves up comfort food with serious Southern soul. I ordered the Love on a Two-Way Street. The fried chicken with buttermilk and red velvet waffles, and it hit every note—crispy, flavorful, and indulgent in the best way. The chicken was perfectly seasoned, and the waffles were rich and tender, with just the right hint of sweetness. The atmosphere is cozy and laid back, making it an ideal spot for a casual brunch or a relaxed dinner. Despite the steady flow of customers, the service was fast and friendly, which made the whole experience even better. If youre in the area or and craving comfort food, JoEllen’s should be on your list.

Lauren Miller-Mazzant Brunch here was wonderful! This place fills up fast so I suggest going early. Indoor and outdoor seating is available too. The food was very flavourful and tasty. Portion size was generous and filling. The waitresses we interacted with were both quick, efficient, attentive, and friendly.