Ken & Barb's Grove City Kitchen

Food was delicious, onion rings are perfect!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Review for Barb and Ken's
We visited Barb and Ken’s during the quiet season and were impressed by the warm, friendly atmosphere. Our server was excellent—attentive, helpful, and made us feel very welcome. It’s clear that this would be a lively and inviting spot during the high season.
That said, the food during our visit was disappointing. I had the grilled fish sandwich, which unfortunately had very little flavor and appeared to be a frozen piece of fish. However, the salad that came with it was fresh and quite good.
My husband ordered the mussels Diablo, which was so spicy it was nearly inedible. The mussels themselves had that rubbery, gritty texture you often find with previously frozen seafood. I tried a small bite of the pasta, and it upset my stomach for the rest of the evening due to the extreme heat.
Despite the food issues, the service was so good that we’re open to giving Barb and Ken’s another try—perhaps during the high season when the kitchen may be at its best. I’d love to see if the dining experience improves when they’re in full swing.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

The fried oysters were overdone

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Love the art on walls. Food was very good too! We will definitely make this a regular spot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is always amazing and the service is really nice and the atmosphere is always fantastic

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My family and I have eaten at Ken and Barbs on multiple occasions.. Always a great atmosphere... recently went ( again ) for LETS EAT ENGLWOOD and they did not dissappoint.

Great atmosphere!!!!!
Forget the food. My fish sandwich was cold and undercooked. When I told the waitress, she seemed annoyed. I told her I wanted another sandwich, but I wanted it cooked this time. The second sandwich was OK, but certainly not worth the money. We went with another couple and their sandwiches were soggy. The waitress, confused our bills, and had to straighten everything out. Unfortunately, I will not be returning to this restaurant. It’s definitely a one and done!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Good eats & Adam makes a good drink!

Great place with an extensive comfort food menu, most of which is very good to excellent. Large tiki bar (only open in high season in Florida). Situated just off Placida Road on a pretty little creek, the gravel parking lot next to the restaurant is snug, but if you don't mind walking on the grass there is plenty of parking.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

Our server was friendly and fun. The food and drinks were just OK. Nothing special. Wings OK, Muscles were probably frozen and had a strange grainy texture, Salmon wrap was OK. Fries were good and huge portions and large enough to share. A bit overpriced. Would not go out of the way to return.

Good food and friendly atmosphere

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Crispy Fries? More like SOGGY NOODLES. The Service was good; waitress was wonderful and friendly….BUT those fries were the complete opposite of crispy. We thought it was Opposite Day. Aside from the food everything else was standard. #ilikemyfriescrispybruh

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

Great selection would make anyone happy. Burgers, beer and lots of sandwich options. I had the mussels. Delicious but you have to remind them to bring a dish for the shells. Service is friendly. It's a casual place that's good for groups.

Great food and staff was fantastic

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Not sure if this was a one off but just came here today and had the Grouper Basket with fries. Very greasy! The fries were limp and another basket was brought out after complaining and then same thing. Horrible will not be coming back here.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 5