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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!
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49 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 49 reviews
5 stars
(23)
4 stars
(19)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(23)
- special occasion(22)
- good for groups(21)
- fit for foodies(15)
- romantic(12)
- great for lunch(9)
Braised Onion Reviews List
Review 1 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best in area
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The BRaised Onion is a great restaurant which always serves outststanding meals at terrific prices. I would recommend this restaurat to anyone who is into fine cuisine in an excellent environment and outstanding service. Terrific choice for a great night out!!"
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything about this restaurant us notable, especially since it's located in Ocala, Fl. From the time you walk in to the time you walk out is a god experience. The staff is friendly and very astute to your needs. The decor is wonderful--definitely doesn't feel casual even though the attire is. The only thing negative is that the acoustics in the place cause it to get pretty loud when there are a lot of people there. Other than that everything is great. Reasonable prices, tasty food, and excellent service. Oh, and the pastry chef is amazing!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Worth the trip!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went as party of four. Restaurant much more upscale than expected - great décor, live music, friendly service. Menu had wide selection, from comfort foods like chicken pot pie with real pie crust (yum) to pork shanks and pecan crusted salmon, and great sides. Onion loaf appetizer was excellent. All were attractively served. Prices were reasonable. Only tried one dessert, tiramisu, and it was delicious. Wil return!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I got my table 1hr later than
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I got my table 1hr later than my reservation"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
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Review 5 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was terrific and I am very glad that I made reservations. The noise level wasn't great for conversation, but the noise was from people having a good time while enjoying their meal. Our server was very friendly, but almost too quick. We hadn't finished our appetizers before she appeared with our entrees making us feel a little rushed to eat and leave. This didn't feel like she was trying to be mean; only a little too focused on fast service rather than quality service.
Overall, the food was great and we will be back."
Overall, the food was great and we will be back."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
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Review 6 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food Area too small for crowd.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food Area too small for crowd. Could use more space to navigate each station."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
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Review 7 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent holiday buffets
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent holiday buffets and wonderful employees."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 8 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Wine list doesn't list vintages
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wine list doesn't list vintages but the Claret I odered was served in a decent glass."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was perfect
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Off the beaten track a bit- this place was wonderful. The range of choices is welcome as there is something for everyone. Every detail has a real chef's attention written all over it. Our server was excellent; so kind and solicitous to my elderly Dad. The value is amazing- great food at fair prices. Eclectic and fun decor. Can't wait to go back."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2006
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Review 10 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service and food was pretty
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service and food was pretty good. The oonly real negative was the noise level --- they should do something about the acoustics."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My wife and I with friends
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I with friends and now family have been to the restaurant several times and have always found it to be excellent. The menu is great as well as the food. The service has been outstanding and we consider it to be our favorite restaurant in the area. They do a great job in providing a pleasant and enjoyable dining experience at the right price. Keep up the good work."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have not found a single item on the menu I did not enjoy."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The salmon dish was a bit
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The salmon dish was a bit skimpy on the fish. Very small piece, although it was very good. One in our party of six ordered filet mignon medium and received it rare. Other dishes were just as ordered and expected. A definite quality restaurant."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding in all respects.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Outstanding in all respects. If I am want to criticize, I would like a cocktail napkin to absdorb the condensation from the glasses. The entertainer was GREAT. My liver and onions were the best I've ever had in a restaurant the other 3 diners in my party were very pleased with theirs as well."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 15 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service could have been better,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service could have been better, we went almost the whole meal without even getting a drink refill. No excuse for it really it wasn't busy at all. Food was very good."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 16 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Made a reservation for valentines day. Showed up a few minutes prior to booked time, only to be told it would still be a 30-40 minute wait. Why did I make a reservation?! There were 15-20 other people sitting waiting for tables. When the hostess took our name she put us at the bottom of the waiting list. I asked if all the people ahead also made reservations...she said yes. She either lied to me or they overbooked their restaurant by 10 tables on valentines day. She promised to "make our inconvenience right", but there was no acknowledgement after that. It's a good thing the food was quite good, otherwise it would have been a less than stellar evening. I will not be going back, as there are other options in Ocala for my date night $$$."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
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Review 17 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not Up to Its Usual Standards
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have been in this restaurant on several occasions and always enjoyed my meal. This night was a bit different, although I must say that my meal, a petite salad was excellent and certainly worth the money. However, I was with a party of six this time. Two people in the party found the food to be too salty (a meatloaf and a lemon chicken). I had ordered sweet potato fries to go with my salad; these came only after reminding the waiter."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Enjoyed the Valentine dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Enjoyed the Valentine dinner immensely. Our first time at the Braised Onion and we will return. The only thing I can think of in any negative way was the noise level, but that would not dampen the enjoyable evening of great/delicious food, delightful and professional service, and being with my favorite girl."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
You'll love it!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were there on Valentine's Day. There was a more limited menu than their usual dinner menu but it included some of their best choices. We split a bowl of the lobster bisque, which was delicious, & was nice to split. It's so rich a full bowl for 1 might be too much. I was told that Chef Felix makes his own lobster stock from scratch & you can tell by the flavor. The shrimp & grits appetizer was so good that I'll probably get it as a main course next time. The filet mignon & prime rib entrees were excellent & cooked to perfection. As for their service, even though they were PACKED when we were there, it was outstanding. Our waiter, Jason, was friendly, & never made us feel rushed."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lovely
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was a perfect pick for a lovely St. Valentine's Day dinner. Our server was amazing, appropriately attentive. The prime rib was perfection!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic
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Review 21 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our second visit
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our second visit to Braised Onion, and we are hooked! Great food, attentive and courteous staff, and no tummy ache on the way home. Lots of fresh ingredients. Just a great place to eat!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 22 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
One word terrible service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
"One word terrible service highly disappointing"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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Review 23 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Other than booking through
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Other than booking through open table for a 645 dinner date and not actually being seated until 725, the food and service was superbly excellent."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 24 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A group of four for a birthday
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A group of four for a birthday celebration dinner. Had drinks, appetizers and good conversation among an energetic atmosphere. Server was very attentive to our needs. Entrees were served with three looking and tasting great. Unfortunately, my entree was unfinished and not realizing at the time, I had it wrapped to take home for dog (a chicken fried filet). Because all at our table were having a great time, I did not complain about my entree's most unappealing taste. Everyone else enjoyed their meals (mahi mahi picata, bourbon glazed NY strip and braised short ribs). It was not till our group left and while driving home someone made a comment how unappetizing my entree looked. I realized the chef had forgot to place gravy over entree"
Dined on 02/08/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our second visit
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our second visit to The Braised Onion and that's why we came back. We brought our friends there for her birthday and we really had a delightful evening. Joe our waiter was pleasant and very helpful and the food was delicious. We will be back soon."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 26 for Braised Onion
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a reservation for 4
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a reservation for 4 and ran into two friends who had already been seated. The hostess gladly moved all of us to a beautiful round table for 6 and we had a wonderful time. Food was delicious all around and Sherry gave us great service. We love being able to make a reservation and have it honored."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2011
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Braised Onion
Based on the average of (23) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic