Brandon

Brandon, located in Florida, is a vibrant suburb known for its family-friendly atmosphere and diverse dining scene. Typical fare includes Southern BBQ, seafood dishes, and Cuban cuisine.

Taste Of Berlin German

Taste Of Berlin German

526 Oakfield Dr, Brandon I-33511-5743, United States

Pizza • Salad • Drinks • European


"I have always enjoyed eating at this restaurant, however, today was the worst experience I 've ever encountered. I had my dish sent back to the chef because the beef was overcooked and tough to chew swallow. The chef 's wife made an appoint to meet me and states that she and her husband, the chef, tried the beef, and nothing 's was wrong with it; she eats it everyday, etc. After making her point, offers to change the dish to a new entree. Minutes later, returns, half tossing the dish to the table and looks my best friend who accompanied me, rather than me, stating, Here you go . I was completely baffled. After she walks away, our waitress appears, apologizing, stating she 's not a good communicator . At the end of our uncomfortable meal, our waitress asked if we 'd like dessert and we agreed for German chocolate cake. Moments later, the chef 's wife comes to the table repeating the question and we repeat, Yes the german chocolate cake...to go please. She returns with a plum cake on a plate. When we stated we did not order this, once again she was rude to us, arguing, sighing and rolling her eyes. I actually snapped back a little because I had, had enough (yeah, arguing with customers , that 's a sure way to keep yourself in business). I couldn 't believe we were being treated this way. She took the cake, returned, placing our check down on the table, without a word; No thank you, anything. I was completely lost for words. I 've been coming here for 9 years and to think this is how loyal customers are treated is mind blowing. Lost customer"

O'toole's Irish Pub

O'toole's Irish Pub

1215 W Brandon Blvd, 33511, United States

Pub • Pubs • Grill • Catering


"Went here on a Friday night at 7pm. First the decor and atmosphere. 2 dart boards we could see, bar and stock of alcohol looks well maintained, wooden floors with wood tables, and an outdoor seating area as well. Staff including bar tender seemed to enjoy working here and interacted with the patrons. Overall I was happy with the restaraunts decor and interior. Now for the important part...the food. The menu breathes fresh air into a Irish pub. I can't tell you how many Irish pubs I have been into that is just Irish by name but the menu is blah, unoriginal and is more american than Irish. This is not the case for O'Toole's. Their menu screams of English and Irish food. My wife and I ordered the sampler, fish and chips and cottage pie. Sampler, (banger bites, chips, Gaelic egg rolls, and potato skins) came out how and fresh. The banger bites were great, and not just american sausage that the restaraunt calls bangers. If you have had bangers before you know! Egg rolls were hot, had a nice corned beef interior and tasty. The potato skins....well they were potato skins. It seemed off with how great the rest of the sampler was but they weren't bad. Being 100% nit picky I would have wanted something more unique than just potato skins which you can get anywhere. There is enough on this sampler for at least 2 people. Main course arrived and we were not disappointed. Oh you do get 3 choices of fries with ur fish and chips. The fish has crunchy and tasty and while not certain it appears it is hand battered. Either way the outside was crunchy and the inside was buttery and nice for the fish. The burnt Brussel sprouts on the lemon I assume were for garnish. I make pan fried Brussel sprouts and these were just too burnt to consume. But I am going with its an inedible garnish and didnt hold it against them. My only gripe and if you read all my reviews you will know, why don't you make your own fries?? As I said you get 3 choices of fries but they are frozen fries. Were they terrible? Not at all but I would pay an extra 50 cents plus for fresh fries. But that's just my personal preference. Wife got the cottage pie and it was wonderful. From the gravy, to the interior medly, to the garlic mash it was all great. We wanted to try their cheesecake but we were too stuffed to try it. Do yourself a favor and try this Irish Pub. It shows they care about their food and staff. My negatives are strictly nit picky things that most won't care about it but I would rather be honest on my preferences or how to take this wonderful place to an even better place."