The Owl Cafe

The Owl Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Ernie

   Baton Rouge3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It’s one of the nicest places in area . The restaurant was very clean and service was good. The seafood was fresh. The salad and Cole slaw was rather small. The entree was good and the price was about the same as other eateries in the area! We celebrated our anniversary there while visiting the area of the Forgotten Coast!
   

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   Lucy

   Miami2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Service was pretty trash but the food was good. Overpriced.
   

   The Owl CafeResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Lucy, I would love to learn more about your lackluster experience. Please feel free to give me a call to discuss. My sincere apologies and we would love to have you back in for dinner on us. You are also welcome to call me at 850-653-9888 Thank you for your consideration. Best, Ryan R Ward
   

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   Tom

   Key West1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 21 March 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Party of 4 seated in dining room. Took about 10 minutes for a waitress to acknowledge our presence. Wine delivered was not wine ordered…later to discover after I complained and given the “new”menu that the wine list in the menu was no longer their wine selection. 🤷‍♀️. The door to the balcony was propped open which created a draft across our table. As there was no one to ask, I closed the door. It was after all in the 50s with a brisk breeze. The hostess promptly appeared and opened the door again. I went and explained why we closed it and that if it remained open we would need a different table as of I was wearing a coat to sit at the table, surely the food would not stay hot when served. Told to move to any table with wanted to but without assistance. Not a hard choice as tables were unbussed or paper was wrinkled so no way to determine if they were cleaned. Definitely smoky in that area of the dining room. Waitress noted in our previous location serving tables with a young child on her hip. Food came undercooked and room temperature at best: steak, mashed potatoes and a whopping 2 stalks of asparagus. I asked for additional gravy for potatoes and was told that they probably didn’t have any “extra” because they make it to order with each meal. Later was given a bowl of canned mushrooms and brown gravy mix. Horrible!! Not wished I tasted it before I put it on my food. I asked it they were understaffed hoping to explain the slow service and poor food but was advised that they were fully staffed but had a LARGE party in the other room. So we suffered for their overbooking. Waitress filed our water glasses with runny nosed child on her hip. Who does that? Asked the staff at The Tap Room for manger/owner contact instead left mine. No response from them so posting here to warn other diners.
   

   The Owl CafeResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Tom, Ryan Ward here reaching out from the Owl Cafe. First and fore most I was to apologize that you had such a poor experience. I would love to learn a bit more about your evening. Please feel free to text my personal number. Ryan R. Ward General Manager 404.632.2928
   

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   Jim

   Chicago3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 20 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   I'd made a reservation for 8 PM, and upon arrival, was immediately guided to a table. (The Open Table / Owl reservation worked fine.) It took about 8-10 minutes for the waitress to come with water. Maybe it was a busy night. Fortunately, I had a book to read. I ordered a beer, bowl of gumbo, and the fish & chips. The gumbo came out in 5 minutes, but alas, I had no silverware or napkin. Hey- these things happen. I flagged down the waitress and was quickly taken care of. It took another 5 minutes for my beer to arrive- but the gumbo was delicious- most excellent. The Cole slaw was good, but the fish & chips were overly crusty & greasy. I wouldn't order them again- but would certainly return and try some other (non-fried) items.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Tallahassee1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 19 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was excellent and our server was delightful. We had a great evening.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Orlando9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 19 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Incredible dining experience, food was wonderful and ambience off the chats
   

   The Owl CafeResponded 2 days ago

   So very glad to hear it! Don't ever hesitate to reach out if you need any assistance with future reservations. Sincerely, Ryan R. Ward
   

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   Malcolm

   New York City16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was great and the service was also. A good variety on the menu and the drinks were good too. This is a great find in a small town. We have been here several times and we have never been disappointed. I would highly recommend it.
   

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   Steve VIP

   Charleston9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The decor and ambiance were excellent. The food was not so much. The fried shrimp were exceedingly over salted and detracted from the overall meal. When ordering anything, ask the kitchen to go easy on the salt and brine.
   

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   Betsey

   Tallahassee1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere upstairs was great and the service was impeccable. We had never been to the Owl before but we will be back!!!!
   

   The Owl CafeResponded on 11 March 2025

   Thank you so much for the feedback. I am SO happy that you all enjoyed! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need assistance with a future reservation. Thank you, Ryan R. Ward 404-632-2928
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner VIP

    Nashville2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4

    Food not good - served barely luke warm. Requested blackened fish, chef ignored request Pasta dish & fish served almost room temp Server bad table side manner. We have been coming here for 20 years & this has always been our favorite place Get a new chef
    

    The Owl CafeResponded on 6 March 2025

    Hi there, I am so sorry that your experience with us was so disappointing. I myself recently returned to the area and took over as GM. If you are interested in revisiting, I would be happy to personally oversee your experience with dinner on us. Please let me know if I may be of assistance with a reservation or anything at all.. Thank you, Ryan 850-653-9888
    

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