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Address:
754 NE 25th Avenue
Ocala, FL 34470

Neighborhood:
Ocala

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Cuisine:
Comfort Food

Price: $30 and under

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Braised Onion Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Email: braisedonion@gmail.com
Phone: (352) 620-9255
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Comfort Food, American, Southern
Executive Chef: Loring Felix
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Full service catering to meet your specific needs!
Private Party Facilities: We have a beautiful private dining room that can accommodate groups up to 90 people. Whether a formal wedding or business meeting with audio-visual presentation, our soundproofed facility will meet your needs.
Private Party Contact: Marge Newsom-Felix (352) 620-9255
Entertainment: Follow us on facebook for any upcoming events and entertainment!

Getting there

Cross Street: NE 8th Place
Parking: Private Lot

A word from Braised Onion

Welcome to Braised Onion where we serve "comfort food with attitude!" Chef Felix has created a menu of gourmet southern foods with his special twist. Our wonderful desserts are homemade and will tickle your taste buds! We also offer a full-service liquor, wine and beer bar with happy hour from 4:00-…6:00 daily. Try out our martini specials! Whether it's a big event or quaint party, you will enjoy our fantastic food, fun and colorful, festive atmosphere!Continued

Braised Onion

3.8

53 $30 and under restaurant

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52 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

52 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(30)
special occasion(18)
good for groups(15)

fit for foodies(13)
great for lunch(12)
kid-friendly(6)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (52)

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Was sadly dissapointed, as

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Was sadly dissapointed, as the Easter menu was a buffet, which we were not aware of, the food was cold, the choices were few, the food was not tasty, and the desserts were store bought, still in the aluminum pie pans from the grocery store. The food was picked over and messy. I truly was unhappy. I guess my expectations were high considering this is a restaurant owned by chef Felix."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Can't beat the shrimp and

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Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Can't beat the shrimp and grits!"

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

not so happy first timers

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"this was our first time at the braised onion. my husband and i went for our anniversay following the article i read in the ocala magazine. i had very high hopes for this restaurant, which were not satisfied. we were not served any of the signature dip and bread at the beginning of the meal. the salads were very good and the side items were delicious but the actual entrees --no good at all. i had the lemon chicken and my husband had the country fried steak. very disappointing. i was very much looking forward to the chocolate torte i read about in the article but to end my not so satisfying experience they were not making that dessert on that night. i never even saw a manager walking the floor to express my feelings."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The atmosphere was pleasant.

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Dined on 03/20/2012

2011

Dined on 03/20/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The atmosphere was pleasant. The service was OK...not as good as it should have been considering the restaurant was only 60% full. The first rolls were hard and dry. The next ones were very good. The salad was very good but the mushroom soup was tasteless and contained no mushrooms. The prime rib was cool and tough. The braised short ribs were excellent. The wine list was very limited. We did not take advantage of the full bar. Basically another middle of the road florida restaurant."

Dined on 03/20/2012

2011

Special Features: kid-friendly, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Place to Dine

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2012

2007

Dined on 03/09/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Really enjoyed dining at the Braised Onion. Nice to be able to make reservations and we were seated promptly. Food and service were wonderful! Great place to dine before Ocala Civic Theatre."

Dined on 03/09/2012

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Had a group of 8 people. Server

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Dined on 03/16/2012

2012

Dined on 03/16/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Had a group of 8 people. Server was very good and helpful. Everyone said the foods ok One person had the prime rib and it was very good. Am not sure of return."

Dined on 03/16/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great local food!

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Dined on 03/09/2012

2011

Dined on 03/09/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Went for a great lunch with my relatives from Ocala - they were fans of the chef's previous restaurant and were happy to see that he was showcasing his talents at a new location. We had the short ribs and the stuffed fish from the lunch special menu - a great deal for $8.95. The short ribs were tasty and tender, served with lyonnaise potatoes and broccoli or mixed fresh veggies. I did not try the stuffed fish, but my sister and my cousin cleaned their plates and declared it delicious! For dessert we tried the tiramisu and the strawberry roll. Both seemed to be prepared inhouse, and while both were good, the strawberry roll was my favorite. Fresh strawberries and whipped cream with a tender fresh yellow cake. I'll try dinner next!"

Dined on 03/09/2012

2011

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

honestly i ordered the stuffed

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2012

2012

Dined on 03/09/2012

2012

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"honestly i ordered the stuffed pork chops they were over done and hard the mashed potatoes came out cold one of our guests hah the same thing . not a great knight we will give it another try"

Dined on 03/09/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Wonderful place for a good

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/04/2012

2008

Dined on 03/04/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Wonderful place for a good quality, fair price dinner. Nice since it is not a chain and should be great for the locals as well. We had a great server and the menu has good selections. Unfortunately half way through dinner some parents brought in children(too young to dine at this type of establishment) that where loud and crying."

Dined on 03/04/2012

2008

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The fried green tomatoes were

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/25/2012

2008

Dined on 02/25/2012

2008

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The fried green tomatoes were a little too thick and not battered well. The Chicken Pot Pie was cold in the center. They microwaved the entire dish. My Pecan Crusted Salmon, however, was excellent. The veggies were a little overcooked though. I expect some glitches with a new restaurant, but Loring Felix is a veteran chef. Hope he gets it right soon!"