Really fancy, nice garden type area, amazing food, good service, reasonable prices!! This is like a royal restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Macaroni and Cheese, Smash Burger, Mac and Cheese
Lana Lee
Nice little diner for a quick place to eat. The food was very good. The service was OK but not the best I’ve ever had. Was very slow, not extremely friendly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Smash Burger
B Positive
Incredible food, drinks, service and atmosphere. A must when we're in central Florida! Love their smash burger, it's delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smash Burger
Sam Triana
Great food and atmosphere amazing cold brew coffee.Kid-friendliness: Felt homeFeeling
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smash Burger
Joey Clark
It is very cozy excellent food excellent service definitely
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Courtney Hamil
One of our favorite spots in DeLand.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Patt
Locally owned and operated by a lovely couple!! Food is next level!! Amazing bar inside hotel next door for before and after dinner cocktails!! Just what I needed!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smash Burger
Kimberly Mygrant
We took the grandbaby teenagers here for dinner. All I can say is if you haven't been, it's a must. This place was so clean, cozy, friendly staff and great food.If you have a love for pickles, then you will love that to bc they continue to refill your bowl.Our waiter Andrew was the best & made great suggestions that were spot on.They even have outside dining on the patio.We will definitely be going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smash Burger, Mac and Cheese
Doreen Browning
Phenomenal! What a hidden gem! Walk around and really take in the beauty of the hotel and bar area! What a relaxing and chill place! The food was just soooooo enjoyable! Simple fare, but done soooooo well! Already planning to go back again this week!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Smash Burger, Steak Sandwich, Mac and Cheese
Our dinner was excellent! The menu is a nice mix of sandwiches and entrées and interesting side dishes. They are known for their Smashburger, which lived up to the hype. The french fries, however, stole the show. The fried chicken is reminiscent of a cordon bleu - minus the cream sauce. So crunchy and delicious. Don’t miss this little gem of a restaurant.!Parking: Parking lot is behind the building.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Smash Burger
Laura G.
For DeLand this gets 5 stars- maybe not in a bigger city- but for DeLand this is one of the best options available. It is situated in the old DeLand Hotel which adds such a neat vibe. (I especially loved the lounge in the hotel, it's very cool). The Eatery has inside seating or they have a courtyard outside with several options for seating there. The menu had a good balance of choices- with apps, and salads etc, we had the cheese sticks wrapped in ham then deep fried, they came with a delicious tomato jam for dipping- there were also some sandwich/burger type options and several entre choices. My brother had the seafood piccata and I had the filet. Both were very good. I am so sorry no photos! So unlike me. My mother had the clam chowder and we all shared the Mac n cheese - we also sampled both desserts and while they were not something we would normally choose to order- we ate all of both of them. Oreo bread pudding with ice cream and fried dough with honey drizzle. All in all we were very satisfied with the food, and also with the attentive but not pushy service. I gotta throw this in- I enjoyed watching the chef thru the window - had an amazing set of arms! We will go back and next time I will order the 48 hour short rib. Most entrees were paired with rice or their handmade pasta. I prefer potatoes, but I'm not dinging a star away because of my personal preference. The food was well prepared. Especially around the holidays, I recommend a visit here, so nicely decorated and it felt very warm and had a special outing feel to it. As we left I saw an award on the wall that said their smash burger won best burger award- so I gotta try that as well!
Linda A.
Really great food and awesome friendly service. Several salad, sides and sandwiches to choose from. Excellent lunch experience during our visit. Highly recommend!!
Joe Carello
Didn’t know an establishment could operate without manager.Spent $165 on dinner and drinks at this place only to be told AFTER my meal was delivered that they didn’t have the short rib my date ordered. She had to order then and we ate separately as my food would’ve been cold had I waited another 30 min. When I asked what they could do to rectify this situation I was told that there is no manager on duty so nothing could be done. I asked who was in charge of the restaurant then and was given bewildered stares and silence. When I asked who the highest ranking individual there was I was told the chef. After prodding the waitress to ask him what could be done she reluctantly went and then returned saying that he can’t do anything either.This would be fine at Jack in the box or checkers or something, but at a restaurant charging these kind of exorbitant prices for lackluster food and drinks it was shocking. Also, apparently by even asking I embarrassed my date so that went sideways as well, she also vomited up the disgustingly greasy food a few hours later.Two thumbs down , to the restaurant, the flavorless greasy food, and the lackluster overpriced mixed drinks, but especially to the service and the lack of responsibility taken by the automaton employees.This is a perfect example that looks aren’t everything, and the better looking is sometimes bland and insulting.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Matt M.
Great food, service and atmosphere. Ian the owner is great and a fantastic chef that will come and sit and talk and tell you about the history of the hotel and the menu he has created.
Absolutely
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Really fancy, nice garden type area, amazing food, good service, reasonable prices!! This is like a royal restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Macaroni and Cheese, Smash Burger, Mac and Cheese
Nice little diner for a quick place to eat. The food was very good. The service was OK but not the best I’ve ever had. Was very slow, not extremely friendly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Smash Burger
Incredible food, drinks, service and atmosphere. A must when we're in central Florida! Love their smash burger, it's delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smash Burger
Great food and atmosphere amazing cold brew coffee.Kid-friendliness: Felt homeFeeling
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smash Burger
It is very cozy excellent food excellent service definitely
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of our favorite spots in DeLand.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Locally owned and operated by a lovely couple!! Food is next level!! Amazing bar inside hotel next door for before and after dinner cocktails!! Just what I needed!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smash Burger
We took the grandbaby teenagers here for dinner. All I can say is if you haven't been, it's a must. This place was so clean, cozy, friendly staff and great food.If you have a love for pickles, then you will love that to bc they continue to refill your bowl.Our waiter Andrew was the best & made great suggestions that were spot on.They even have outside dining on the patio.We will definitely be going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smash Burger, Mac and Cheese
Phenomenal! What a hidden gem! Walk around and really take in the beauty of the hotel and bar area! What a relaxing and chill place! The food was just soooooo enjoyable! Simple fare, but done soooooo well! Already planning to go back again this week!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Smash Burger, Steak Sandwich, Mac and Cheese
Restaurantji Recommends
Our dinner was excellent! The menu is a nice mix of sandwiches and entrées and interesting side dishes. They are known for their Smashburger, which lived up to the hype. The french fries, however, stole the show. The fried chicken is reminiscent of a cordon bleu - minus the cream sauce. So crunchy and delicious. Don’t miss this little gem of a restaurant.!Parking: Parking lot is behind the building.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Smash Burger
For DeLand this gets 5 stars- maybe not in a bigger city- but for DeLand this is one of the best options available. It is situated in the old DeLand Hotel which adds such a neat vibe. (I especially loved the lounge in the hotel, it's very cool). The Eatery has inside seating or they have a courtyard outside with several options for seating there. The menu had a good balance of choices- with apps, and salads etc, we had the cheese sticks wrapped in ham then deep fried, they came with a delicious tomato jam for dipping- there were also some sandwich/burger type options and several entre choices. My brother had the seafood piccata and I had the filet. Both were very good. I am so sorry no photos! So unlike me. My mother had the clam chowder and we all shared the Mac n cheese - we also sampled both desserts and while they were not something we would normally choose to order- we ate all of both of them. Oreo bread pudding with ice cream and fried dough with honey drizzle. All in all we were very satisfied with the food, and also with the attentive but not pushy service. I gotta throw this in- I enjoyed watching the chef thru the window - had an amazing set of arms! We will go back and next time I will order the 48 hour short rib. Most entrees were paired with rice or their handmade pasta. I prefer potatoes, but I'm not dinging a star away because of my personal preference. The food was well prepared. Especially around the holidays, I recommend a visit here, so nicely decorated and it felt very warm and had a special outing feel to it. As we left I saw an award on the wall that said their smash burger won best burger award- so I gotta try that as well!
Really great food and awesome friendly service. Several salad, sides and sandwiches to choose from. Excellent lunch experience during our visit. Highly recommend!!
Didn’t know an establishment could operate without manager.Spent $165 on dinner and drinks at this place only to be told AFTER my meal was delivered that they didn’t have the short rib my date ordered. She had to order then and we ate separately as my food would’ve been cold had I waited another 30 min. When I asked what they could do to rectify this situation I was told that there is no manager on duty so nothing could be done. I asked who was in charge of the restaurant then and was given bewildered stares and silence. When I asked who the highest ranking individual there was I was told the chef. After prodding the waitress to ask him what could be done she reluctantly went and then returned saying that he can’t do anything either.This would be fine at Jack in the box or checkers or something, but at a restaurant charging these kind of exorbitant prices for lackluster food and drinks it was shocking. Also, apparently by even asking I embarrassed my date so that went sideways as well, she also vomited up the disgustingly greasy food a few hours later.Two thumbs down , to the restaurant, the flavorless greasy food, and the lackluster overpriced mixed drinks, but especially to the service and the lack of responsibility taken by the automaton employees.This is a perfect example that looks aren’t everything, and the better looking is sometimes bland and insulting.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great food, service and atmosphere. Ian the owner is great and a fantastic chef that will come and sit and talk and tell you about the history of the hotel and the menu he has created.