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Braised Onion, Ocala, FL
Braised Onion, Ocala, FL
Braised Onion, Ocala, FL
Braised Onion, Ocala, FL
Braised Onion, Ocala, FL

Braised Onion

4.5
4.5
1496 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food
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Welcome to Braised Onion where we serve "Comfort Food with Attitude!" Our wonderful entrée & dessert selections are ALL homemade and will tickle your taste buds! We also offer a full-service liquor, wine and beer bar. Try our martini specials! Whether it's a big event or a quaint party, you will enjoy our fantastic food and a fun, colorful and festive atmosphere! There is a private banquet/dining room for your special event or just a quaint dinner out!


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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, American, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (352) 620-9255
  • Website
    http://braisedonion.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Full service catering to meet your specific needs!
  • Private party facilities
    Our South Dining Room is an excellent area to bring family and friends together while still providing social distancing and privacy. Reservations for this room is strongly encouraged.
  • Location
    754 NE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34470
  • Neighborhood
    Ocala
  • Cross street
    NE 8th Place
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    Follow us on facebook for any upcoming events and entertainment!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Annual Buffet 2023

    $80.00 per person

    Nov 23, 2023 only
    Thanksgiving Annual Buffet 2023 Todays ONLY offering for Thanksgiving 2023 will be our annual all you can eat buffet. Including a list of all from scratch offerings such as a carving station for Prime & Turkey, Hot Entrees, Salads, & Desserts from our Pastry Chef. Adults $80 Children 8-12yo $40 Plus taxes & gratuities.

What 1,496 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Service

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Ambiance

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Best Value

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Good for business meals

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Good for groups

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Healthy

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Neighborhood gem

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Most Booked

1,496 Reviews

  1. hedge

    E. Tennessee

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food, everything we ordered tasted wonderful.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. SandiH

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a great birthday dinner. Alex , our waiter was spectacular. Pecan crusted Salmon was so delish! Great onion fritters and all the other dishes were great.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. KBBBB

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    We went for dinner with 6:15pm reservations. Ordered drinks and appetizer and our meal at same time. At 7:15pm, our food still hadn’t arrived. We asked to leave and pay our check. They tried to bring us our food, first in plates, then to go. We said no. Would not return. Our appetizer was ok but nothing exciting.

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  4. AliB

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food and service. Food presentation was very good. Would definitely go back!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding! Reasonably priced but can tell the quality is great. All from scratch desserts & ice creams! Wait staff professional & personable, the restaurant was filled & nothing fell short. Great experience!!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. RickS

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    I have been at the Braised Onion a few times. Sadly, they have been out of a few items on each visit that I was looking forward to ordering. I will return, overall good experience.

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  7. JenniferB

    Tampa

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Alex was our waiter and he was attentive as usual and the food was excellent. I had the fish & chips and my husband had the short ribs and they were both delicious. And we finished it off with the wonderful vanilla bean cheesecake.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. JohnW

    Orlando

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Meet under cooked, asparagus very salty, ordered dessert that was cold. It also took a few minutes before a server came to our table and it took another server to fill our drinks.

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  9. MiechelleK

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience1
    Very pricey. Excellent food, Good food service. Ambiance lacking…… uncomfortable chairs, tables that have see their better day. Not a large selection of cocktails.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We took my mother for a late lunch for her 81st birthday. We picked this place based on their reviews and we were very happy with the decision! The onion fritters are beyond delicious! We had the fried green tomatoes and they were okay but everything else we ordered was just amazing! The onion soup was one of the best I’ve ever had. The short rib stroganoff is something I will crave until I can get back there. My husband loved the meatloaf, mom loved her liver and onions as well. Others ordered the fish and chips and a chicken caprese sandwich and they enjoyed their meal as well! The coconut creme pie, the ice cream flight and creme brûlée were well worth the calories. I can’t express how much we loved the meal and the service was fantastic as well. Highly recommend.

    1 person found this helpful

  11. GigiV

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The dishes were top notch. The experience my family had was enhanced by our waiter - I believe his name is Andrew. Quick witted and business minded - he was both entertaining and source of amazement at his focus on positive experience but masterfully promoting offerings in the menu. What a joy!

    1 person found this helpful

  12. MichaelP

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    This was a very good restaurant. Table was ready at time of reservation which is something I appreciate. Wine list was good however my first selection a red French Bordeaux was unavailable . Settled for a Chardonnay. Wine list overall good but no Italian choices. Weak on the appetizers. Menu otherwise reasonable broad selection. I had the grouper which was blackened and tasty. Others had the chicken parm and liver and onions. Food was good. Slow on bread service. Would have enjoyed nice cup of cofffee but felt we over stayed our reservation Value for money was excellent. Wines well priced. Overall a good experience

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  13. JaneP

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience3
    Waitstaff were stressed. Apparently a staff member called out I’ll. Also they had a large party, of 45, that made it difficult for them to take care of their other customers. Several different staff members came to our to try to assist. We had been there for 1 1/2 hours before we received our entrees. All our food was very tasty. If the service had been better we might have returned. When a restaurant has a large party expected, it would only make sense to plan your staff accordingly. Other customers should not suffer because there was inadequate planning.

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  14. StephanieM

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Filet was prepared very well and to temperature requested. The cabernet reduction was very good. Husband had the Wagyu Strip. Again, prepared very well and to temperature requested. Served sliced with cabernet reduction. Do yourself a favor and save room for the bread pudding. Oh my goodness! I'm still thinking about how wonderful it was!

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  15. GreatPlaceToEat

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food as always and service was wonderful. We always come here when we visit my mother in Ocala.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, especially the shrimp & grits ! Service was very pleasant too

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  17. robinc

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Super nice waitress but just slow service never got a second drink and was charged.

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  18. Elliottsmama

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    It is a very nice restaurant; very good service and the food is good. For me, some of it was over seasoned and I was unable to eat it. But the majority of the meal was delicious.

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  19. JoeS

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    I have had better onion soup at other places. My husband thought the lobster bisque was excellent. Entrees were very good.

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  20. ChristopherA

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Nice restaurant, good food and service. Would recommend.

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  21. JoanA

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great choices for everyone. Onion soup like being in Paris. Chicken parm 5star. Will return for fish and crab cakes. Desserts delicious! Eric was attentive server. Kudos

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  22. BruceJ

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been in Ocala for 3 1/2 years and I've finally found a decent restaurant to eat. Everything was excellent will definitely be returning many times again.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Please see my review on Tripadvisor. Our experienced at the Braised Onion was absolutely outstanding. Please read my review.

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  24. GregoryP

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The four of us dined with three ordering specials. We did not think to ask the cost of specials 😳. Prime Rib @ $41.00, seriously ? Our bill for four without dessert was $246.00. Needless to say, we will be hesitant to dine here again.

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  25. RyanE

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Made reservations and got in right away. Food was delicious. Server was friendly and answered all our questions.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    It was delicious and great price for the service and food, my steak was perfect!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We enjoyed our dinner very much. The Caesar Salad and grilled shrimp skewers were delicious. Eric our server was attentive to our needs due to the timing of show we needed to be at.

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  28. Anonymous

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent. The food is consistently good. It's always hard to decide what to order as everything is delicious.

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  29. Bejay

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Never disappoints. Always consistent as far as food and service.

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  30. MatthewD

    Jacksonville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took the wife for our Anniversary. Everything was perfect!!

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  31. Leith

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Braised Onion is excellent in every way; relaxing atmosphere, excellent service, and great food at reasonable rates.

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  32. ReneeR

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time - the staff was very helpful And the food great!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Excellent food, other than the steak was medium rather than medium rare. However, the manager fixed it quickly which was very much appreciated. The room we were in was loud, mostly due to not enough sound abatement in the ceiling. Thus I wouldn’t call it “romantic”, but we will definitely go again!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner. Reasonably priced. Big menu to choose from. You can't go wrong choosing this fine restaurant. So glad we did.

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  35. MichaelL

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was prepared to perfection. The presentation was excellent. Our server, Andrew, went above and beyond to make sure our Anniversary was special.

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  36. Carb317

    Philadelphia

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambience and service. Our food was delicious. Having been here before everything was as good as the last time.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and our Waiter Andrew was fabulous!

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  38. Figaroo

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Braised shortribs stroganoff and ribeye steak along with a Caesar wedge salad - absolutely satisfying. The service was perfect and Rachael is a delight. We left feeling happy, knowing that we will return once again.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food was excellent, service was great, but noise level was high. Wished it was a bit easier to carry on conversations.

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  40. SamuelC

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    We only got three items ... Fried green tomatoes, which was excellent Two bowls of lobster bisque soup which was bland and contained no lobster bits as far as I could tell We shared an order of short rib stroganoff which came out dry and with virtually no sauce which we ate very little of due to it's level of dry. We basically liked the friend green tomatoes and the wine.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Braised Onion offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (352) 620-9255.

Braised Onion is rated 4.5 stars by 1496 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Braised Onion

754 NE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34470

Additional information

  • Cross street
    NE 8th Place
  • Neighborhood
    Ocala
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, American, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Follow us on facebook for any upcoming events and entertainment!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://braisedonion.com/
  • Phone number
    (352) 620-9255
  • Catering
    Full service catering to meet your specific needs!
  • Private party facilities
    Our South Dining Room is an excellent area to bring family and friends together while still providing social distancing and privacy. Reservations for this room is strongly encouraged.

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