12 Best Southern Restaurants near Valrico

“I would have loved to give the Service a 5 out of 5 and this is no way directed to our sever as she was a 5 out of 5 but this is directed to the Service up front before you get seated. There was a spot on the floor just to the right of where you check in at that had a sign up saying slippery when wet. Well the floor was dry but in one spot it was very slippery almost as if it was sprayed with armor all and my foot just about slipped out from under me so I waited but no one came to the check in counter. I went to the register where you pay when leaving and told the gentleman there about the floor. Well he thanked me and said he knows exactly where it was when I offered to show him but I kept watching and no one ever came over to do anything about it. I watched to see if he would call anybody but I didn’t see anybody else come over to the spot on the floor. I did watch him however go over to another gentleman that was straightening up stock on the shelves but they just talked about “well I just had somebody…..” so I just walked away feeling disappointed but if he says he knows about it but doesn’t care or do anything about it I just hope that somebody is not walking over there and slip and fall because it wouldn’t have happened if he had done something about it or called for help to have the spot cleaned. Please be careful if walking over there because it might still be dangerous and slippery over there still.“

“We have been here twice now, and love everything about this place. The food is incredible. Juicy chicken, soft and fluffy biscuits, crispy waffles, inventive pairings and combinations fit for any palette. Do not pass go without trying the shitake mushroom gravy.The service is as warm and inviting as their biscuits are buttery. LuLu was an angel to us and our children, putting a bow on an overall incredible experience.“

“Stopped here for lunch on drive from Tampa to Orlando. Excellent food and value. From the UK, so southern food is a novelty to us! some of it a little odd, but the food was amazing, quality and value was great. Would highly recommend!Parking: There is parking but limited as the place gets busy, just might have to park nearby. They also own the BBQ resteraunt next door I believe“

“A detour from Jimmy John's led to another Plant City gem.I was headed to Jimmy John's to grab a quick bite while running errands.At the corner of my eye, I saw a sign for a new restaurant. I love finding hidden gems in Plant City, so I entered. I don’t regret the experience.It was clearly family-owned, and everybody was involved in making sure I felt comfortable. They are a classic cafe bakery, and everything looked and sounded great from the descriptions. I was greeted by who I believe is the owner. He was warm and welcoming and informed me of their menu. The cashier at checkout was a young girl who was patient while I fumbled through what I wanted. I believe the mom suggested the chicken salad and even gave me a sample to try. It was very tasty. I settled on a turkey slider, a small pepperoni pizza, and their popular chicken salad sandwich.The turkey slider was simple and straightforward. Meat, cheese, and bread. I was honestly under the impression that it was a ground turkey burger slider. This still worked out, as it was a sandwich for my toddler. The only reason I would not purchase it again is because my toddler does not typically go for cold-cut sandwiches. It's a great option for kids and was recommended by the young girl cashier.The pizza was crisp, fresh, and hot. You can't go wrong with the classic pepperoni. The crust is more like a New York slice, very thin with a crispy bottom. I love the sauce on this pizza. The pepperonis were also salty and greasy in the best way. LOL. I'll order this in the future to share with my toddler.The star of the show was definitely the chicken salad sandwich. I wish I would have gotten two of them. The chicken salad comes on two mini croissants. It was filling, but not heavy. Light but not full of fluff. The chicken was seasoned well, and I loved the addition of grapes and apples. I know I have to bring my mom back just so we can buy a pint of the chicken salad. It is that good. I see why it's popular.They did have a great range of desserts as well. I all my own Bakery and could tell just from looking that the desserts were well prepared and not try. When I go back for a pint of chicken salad, I'll be sure to grab at least a slice of strawberry cake. It looked delicious.Overall 5/5 experience. Great food. Superior service. Nice quiet spot to exhale and enjoy a treat.“

“Crossroad Hot Chicken never disappoints! Dropped by today to get my family some lunch. I added a basket of Tampa hot wedges to go with my Crazy hot chicken and man was I happy when I got home and ate. Thank you very much and keep up the great work!“

“Ok this all out of Glorious Peach Cobbler just has too STOP. NOW I am going to be back soon an GOD knows how much I love FRED's,but he also knows that COBBLER is like JESUS just snapped a finger an YUMMY. SO y'all plz stop not having Peach Cobbler ?“

“My favorite place to get some quick and easy fix for parties and get together. I buy Hawaiian rolls and stuff them with the salads and are always a hit. The orders can take a minute but I like that they are always fresh. Just a bit stingy with the crackers but I just get me more at the store if needed.Kid-friendliness: Plenty of room in the dinning room“

“Soul food. Yum!The food and service was very good. Smothered turkey wings with candied yams and cabbage, fried gizzards and shrimp, and fried shrimp. The cornbread didn't seem fresh though. To drink...you guessed it, Kool Aid. S-W-E-E-T! They also have cans of soda.“

“Food had no taste very bland. Requested 2 servings of mashed potatoes both was dry and hard. Excellent customer service by sever, clean area and cashier was very professional provide grand check out. Last few visits the food has not been good/tasty.Parking: None“

“I ordered via door dash. I typically expect colder food etc. However I was happy to find I received very hot tasty food. Outstanding corned beef hash and tried chicken liver and they were great. Just wish I could go in person for breakfast but they open to late. Only knock would be food could use a little more seasoning but still low ve it and highly recommend.“

“First of all very clean. The hostess was very nice and seated us quickly. It wasn't busy so that helped. Service was good, food was good..we had the lunch portion ( meatloaf and mashed potatoes and one side)which was just enough food most portion are too much. Check out was great nice lady Patty helped me.“

“I was visiting Tampa and came across this place man oh man was the food delicious!!!! The chicken was so crunchy but still so juicy inside the collard green had a great flavor the fried green tomatoes were still crunchy on the outside but perfect on the inside the workers were so friendly anythingYou get here you’ll enjoy I had a mixture of things because I really wanted to get the experience see photos ?“