German Reuben was filling, tasty but a big greasy.
(3)
Frank N.
We really enjoy the food at the Horse & Hound restaurant off of highway 27. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is very comfortable and inviting. They have a few local coupons you can normally take advantage of as well.
(3)
Jennifer S.
Always really good food and a comfy atmosphere. I loved sitting out on the deck outside and the interior design of the building with the large tower is very pretty. The bar is nice and has a wide variety of drinks. I hear, however have not been, that they have drink specials certain nights of the week. ------ this is for the Horse & Hounds Restaurant on S.S. Blvd. Ocala, FL
(4)
Chet L.
I really like this place. Upscaleish and nicely decorated. Well worth the drive from Gainesville for a special occasion, probably 45 minute drive from south Gainesville. On the pricey side but I assure you it is worth it, the steaks I've had there all melted in my mouth. I recommend reservations - no one wants to drive that far only to sit and wait for a table. Had their Valentine's Couples Special last time I was there. The server forgot one of our sides, then forgot again when I asked about it. When she brought the bill I asked her to deduct the price of the sides. I was only joking but got the stink-eye - and no offer to even put the sides in a take-home bag! However prior, non-Valentine's Day experiences outweigh one poor server so I'm only docking them one star.
(4)
Megan J.
It is a nice gathering place for friends, but the food is average and WAY over priced for the quality. Mediocre pub food with some sore excuses of upscale steaks. The only thing I absolutely love there is the loaded crisps appetizer.
(2)
Anne M.
Based on Yelp's recommendation we ate lunch here on Feb. 2, 2013. It was OUTSTANDING! The mussels with a creamy red sauce, the grilled Basa fish and chips with mushy peas, and the LETHAL triple chocolate dessert. (But Google Basa fish to see some concerns about its safety...it is also sold as Pangasius in the US.) And we took Shepherds Pie as carry-out for supper. Service was excellent.
(5)
Paul M.
This place is a weekly staple in our routine. The bartender brings our drinks before we even sit down and is really a warm, fun atmosphere. I have as yet to have a bad experience here. Also, the fish and chips are about as authentic as you could get in Britain.
(5)
Doug R.
Mmm good, nice slow food. Mean green burger is great.
(5)
Shani S.
Just stopped in for lunch after a hot round of golf. The beer was cold and the food well prepared. It was only @ $40 for 4 of us and we had plenty to eat.
(4)
arlene d.
On our way to Orlando read reviews sounded like a good stop not far off I-75. Pulled in place packed great sign. It's $3.00 martini Monday. Got special 2 - prime ribs and 2 - sides $22.00 .good varied menu. It is very Loud. Service is very slow. The prime rib was just ok
(2)
Kathleen C.
Love to go each year when I'm at HITS. Fun place, food is good 85% of the time. ;-)
(4)
Gary R.
Great Irish style pub restaurant. The Prime rib was great at the right price. The Sticky Pudding is something you will tell others about.
(4)
H W.
The Horse & Hound on 27 is a small, classy place. The food was fairly good... We had steak. Nothing special about it. The new Horse & Hound on 40, by Lowes is way different... Bar 'n grill atmophere. The food was AWESOME! I would give the one on Rt 40 a full 5 stars. The bourbon salmon is fabulous!
(3)
Greg L.
A really enjoyable experience from the start. When I wanted to change tables our waitress was very accommodating. I had the French dip sandwich which the best one I can remember having in a long time! The wait staff was attentive to our need for more water even though not our assigned server. The portions were generous and prices were reasonable. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone!
(5)
Kathy S.
Thank you Yelp! Once again you saved us from boring chain restaurants on the highway. Just 3 miles off i75. The food was delicious and a good selection of beer and wine. Shepherds Pie and Spinach Salad we're awesome! Service was excellent, both timely and pleasant!
(5)
Jennifer F.
Poor service and the food was hit or miss. I had a burger which was only okay. I gave three stars because my husband's shepherds pie was delicious, and my dad's bangers and mash was very good too. This pub-style restaurant only had 3 draft beers, 2 of which were out. I probably won't be back to try anything else on the menu.
(3)
Lisa V.
They don't do fresh cookies any more :( But I still like their food and service. Philly cheese steak, reuben, and french dip all good... I wish their french fries had more crisp on them (wedges). BRING BACK THE COOKIES! :D
(4)
Daniel P.
This place is what I would chalk up as "chill posh" with a baseball cap twist. The menu is a clear nod to all things Anglia, and the service is as understated as would be expected. Dad had fish/chips. Respectable rendering. Son had seared Ahi, Daughter had (shocker) coconut shrimp. I had what I know to best the best of the lot - a Guinness based beef stew. I'll definitely make this the lunch stop southbound from TLH on ALT 27.
(5)
Gayle L.
I had probably the best French dip sandwich I have ever eaten!! I knew when I saw my plate full of food, I wasn't going to be able to eat it all. So I left most of my steak fries and concentrated on the sandwich. It was melt in my mouth good! One slight issue...the waitress had a bit of a sour attitude. Not real accommodating. I would definitely go back if I am in the area again.
(5)
Ken S.
I got the "Guinness Stew". Stew is accurate. Guinness Stew not so much. The service was great. It just fell a bit short of the reviews we've read.
(3)
John B.
My adorable fiancee and I have been fairly frequent out of town visitors to this location for 2 years. Before I met her, she has been dining here for around 10 years or so. We make trips to Ocala from our farm near Brooksville to load up on horse supplies. It's about an hour trip and we always look forward to lunch at H and H. Understand that I am talking strictly about this location on Hwy 27. They have another location on Silver Springs Blvd, no commentary here on that location. After reading some of the other reviews, I must agree that our best meals have been the 2 for $22 Prime Rib dinners. 8 ounces of great steak. The meat has always been prepared perfectly, with loads of that juicy prime rib taste. Also, I have always enjoyed their soups. The tomato bacon dill, for one. And, I have had some excellent split pea here, too. My issue? On our last several visits, we have had concerns, or issues with our food. Several weeks ago, we brought a friend for her first visit. She ordered the prime rib sandwich, and we were all surprised to see what she received. First, it didn't even look like the usual prime rib. Looked more like sirloin or similar. She said it was flavorless and tough. We did NOT mention this to our server, as our friend did not want to complain or make us feel bad. Understood.... The last two times fiancee and I have dined here, alone, we have noted a lack of consistency in the quality of the food. I ordered the tomato bacon dill soup, it was watery and thin, and wasn't up to the usual par. She ordered the Horse & Hounds Spinach Salad, and it was just so-so. My biggest disappointment was my last meal here. I ordered something I've never tried, but was told I would thoroughly enjoy. I ordered the German Reuben. The menu states it is a 'Beer-braised bratwurst topped with corned beef, Thousand Island and Swiss cheese on a hoagie roll.' What I got was an overcooked split bratwurst, with a dollop of Thousand Island that had already soaked into the bread. The Swiss cheese had melted into oblivion. The corned beef was a nice slice, placed atop the brat, but even that couldn't salvage this sandwich for me. Blah! We also felt on this go-round that the 'locals' were getting preferential treatment and their meals 'appeared' to be the typical fair we HAD been accustomed to. Maybe just a coincidence, but the server did appear to be working too many areas and that could explain this apparent discrepancy. Bottom line? We are willing to give Horse and Hounds another try, simply based on prior, but earlier experiences. If we strike out again, then I will update my review and we will likely seek out another dining establishment for our Ocala forays. Good luck to you!
(3)
leila e.
We had take out, so no comment on the ambiance. The service on the phone was flawless. The food was so so good, shrimp, ribs, salad. Will go back to Ocala to eat there again.
(5)
Rashonna T.
We often stop here on our way back from road travels with our pup. They have a good amount of outside tables. This time my husband had the corned beef and cabbage and I had the Cobb salad and beef tip appetizer. We are never disappointed.
(4)
Jen A.
Second time here and not disappointed. Had the grilled chicken with pecan sauce topping and sweet potato wedges with a fluff type dipping sauce. Best food I have had since the last time I was there. Would totally recommend this place Busy spot but I understand why.
(4)
Heather L.
Not a very good experience. We sat in the pub area and were ignored for the first few minutes. The bartender brought us our drinks...sat them down on the table and walked away and sat at another table talking it up with a group of what I would guess were friends. Food was mediocre at best. I ordered the BLT and soup/salad. I never got the salad I ordered. It is hard to screw up a BLT other than turning it into a BBLT...a bacon bit lettuce and tomato sandwich. Oh yeah, don't let me forget about the butt end of the tomato on one half. Why didn't I complain?? Because waiting for someone to come over so I could complain was futile. We even had to walk up to the bar to pay because they never came back and picked up our check. And if I may add, the people behind us had to go up to the bar for attention too. Too bad! I had heard some good things about this place, but I won't waste my money going back on a chance.
(2)
Mike A.
Great food had the chicken ribs and spare links with mash. LOVED IT. Moderately priced and ok tap selection.
(5)
Carol B.
Old standby for the horse lovers. Pub like so quite casual. So think pub food. With that in mind relax and enjoy. The burgers are always good so are the soup and salads. The prime rib sandwich is tender an plentiful. The Shepard pie is good and filling. Don't think fast food here then you'll like it
(4)
Inga S.
Great stop off I75. Headed home after 4 hours in the car we wanted something that did not resemble Golden Arches. Garlic Wings were great, spinach salad with blackened salmon impressive for a pub style and my 9 yr old loved the crab cakes and mashed potatoes. Kid friendly - my other two ordered from kids menu. Casual. Very good service.
(4)
Gail W.
Food was OK. Nothing that I could not get from any other "bar and grill." The service was horrible and unfriendly. When I addled if they served Coke or Pepsi products the guy gave a true eye roll. They missed a salad. The BLT the bacon was bacon bits. Not great for 1:30 in the afternoon.
(2)
Skyler D.
Awesome Shepards Pie, great burgers too. Good for the whole family and nice outdoor seating. Prices are reasonable. Really nice service by friendly people. This place is a hidden treasure known by locals. Don't miss it.
(4)
Christie S.
This a little gem on US 27. Great food and service, and they know how to make a good martini! Great place where you would not expect it.
(5)
Margaret R.
Worst restaurant I have encountered in about five years. I waited 15 minutes for the bartender to acknowledge me (she never did, and the place was not busy at all _ I was there today around 1:30 pm). I finally walked out. Never again will I patronize this place. Last year, the same thing happened to me, though eventually someone did take my order, though it took about 25 minutes. And the food was nasty beyond belief. Greasy and cold. Seems like a place where people just go to get drunk, not actually eat decent food.
(1)
John F.
From the outside you might not think your experience will be one to talk about but that will change once you walk in. Greeted by a friendly face and seated in a very appealing pub style restaurant, you soon realize that your going to have a great experience. When the food was presented to our party we were pleasantly surprised. The quality of the presentation and the food was fantastic. Our party had the braised lamb, pork medallions, roasted salmon, shepherds pie, and the prime rib. Everything was as fantastic as the other. Our server was very friendly and attentive. We never wanted for anything. What a fantastic dinner. We drove 45 minutes to get there and can't wait to go back again.
(5)
Kelly M.
Sloooow service for non-locals. People next to us got their food a good 10-15 minutes before us because they knew the employees here, even though they arrived here much later than us. Not sure if its because we were sat in the bar/lounge area or what, but this was probably the slowest service I've ever had anywhere. Also, the burger was a bit pricey compared to other pubs you could patron, but not terribly bad ($10.50). On the other hand, the prime rib sandwich was a decently large cut of prime rib for the price ($11), much less than the actual prime rib entree prices. However, I still gave this place 4 stars because both the prime rib sandwich and the burger with corned beef on top were DELICIOUS! I'm not exaggerating when I say that burger is the best burger I've ever had in my entire life, and my boyfriend concurs. We also got the loaded crisps after seeing the raving reviews on yelp, and they left nothing to be desired. All in all, a great, if not pricey and extremely slow, meal. P.S. The $3 Martinis on Mondays are very strong. I was buzzed after just a third of one.
(4)
Pat G.
Three of us girls stopped in here on a Sunday at lunchtime for refueling. This is a very attractive almost pub-like dining space. Our server was very attentive bringing our beverages quickly. Unfortunately on Sunday there is no lunch menu, we were given the dinner menu. There are a few sandwiches on the back but all main entrees are only served in dinner portions, on Sundays. We each ordered the Horse and Hounds salad, two of us with salmon and shrimp for myself. This salad contains baby spinach garnished with green onions, mushrooms, bacon crumbles, sliced almonds and parmesan cheese served with their famous poppy seed dressing. The salmon and shrimp were perfectly cooked, not over cooked like most places. The poppy dressing was far too sweet for me so I just squeezed lemon over it and it was perfect. There was no bread or crackers served, somewhat of a disappointment but maybe a reminder that I am cutting back on the 'white stuff''.
(3)
Lena L.
Breeches accepted and maybe even encouraged..... Friendly staff, reasonable prices, solid food. Why are you still reading reviews? Just go already.
(4)
Susan B.
I love this place, the atmosphere, equestrians and service all make it great. The spinach salad is to die for, Martini Mondays are great but get there early. The ribeye is not the best I've ever had. Whenever I'm in Ocala, this is where I want to go!
(4)
James S.
Not a bad stop a little off the interstate for some prime rib. That being said we almost didn't make it in the restaurant! Upon parking in the lot we saw a very homely/scary looking guy smoking outside. My wife quickly told me that if this is the cook then we are leaving, and I agreed with her! I thought about all the positive yelp reviews then compared them to our fear of eating something that this guy cooked or even touched. There was a good 5 minute debate in the car of what to do and I promise I'm not making this up or over exaggerating!!! A few horror movies were going through my mind, but I opened the door and rounded up my crew. Unfortunately the guy was the cook or at least worked there, but the prime rib was OK, but not the best I've had by a long shot! The horseradish sauce made it 10x better though! OH and no more cookies for desert after meal as some reviews suggested!
(3)
Nicole K.
Horse and Hound is a true Ocala gem. The Restaurant itself looks a little out of place - an old-style house attached to a strip mall. The interior is as cute as the exterior of the building, decorated just as the name would imply. I love the bar area - they even have stuffed foxes perching from shelves containing various foxhunt paraphernalia. The service here is great. Like the patrons, most of these ladies are horse people and love to talk shop and tell you about their horses or the happenings at local farms. The bar is a great place to sit. Start talking horses and you will make friends fast. And when some old man sits down, don't let those old boots and faded jeans fool you, he is probably the trainer or owner of some of the top racehorses in the US! But the bartender will still treat you just as well as she does him. She will also make you an amazing mint julep. I had one in honor of the Kentucky derby last visit and I am hooked. I have never had bad food at Horse and Hound. The soups are amazing, the prime rib some of the best I have ever had and their bar food is great after a long day. My favorite appetizer are their loaded crisps. Homemade potato chips covered in cheese, bacon and scallions. How can that not be good? My mother swears by their french dip sandwich. As wonderful as all their food is, I need to devote some time to the Horse and Hound Spinach salad. That salad is amazing! Fresh baby spinach with thick shreds of parmesan, bacon, scallions and sliced almonds. The dressing is amazing. I keep forgetting to ask if they sell bottles of it to go. It is a sweet green poppy seed that is absolutely amazing. The salad is good plain, with shrimp, with chicken or with beef. It would probably be good with shoe leather as long as it had that dressing on it. I very rarely save time for desert but I am sure it is amazing. What is this I hear about cookies? Since everything else is so good here I am also going to call for the return of these cookies...
(5)
Susie B.
Lunch video: bit.ly/bti0Nf Lunch with a friend last week at Horse & Hounds on Highway 27 was as I expected.... cooked as I requested and delicious. My friend had their Black and Blue Chicken, and I had a Cheeseburger. Service was great, and our food was served quickly. Haven't been to their new location on Highway 40 yet, but I hear it is just as good as the 'original.'
(5)
Sam F.
Maybe the beer is good. The bar was packed. Very much a pub. And their fish and chips aren't bad either. But the main entree meals were mediocre at best. Unless you like frozen vegetables. Spinach side salad was good, but pecan chicken deep fried with some type of sauce drizzled over it...
(2)
Knah A.
Went for lunch and everything was wonderful. Excellent service and great tasting food. Free Wifi! (Wrote this review using it). Would highly recommend and look forward to visiting again.
(5)
Albert A.
This establishment is something the wife and I look forward to dropping in every time we head north of Florida. It's close to I-75 and if your heading toward Tallahassee is the best detour to go through US 27. The service here is great, food always amazing. Had the prime rib sandwich for lunch and it was big and very tasty. The dollar drafts for lunch is perfect for the non-drivers to have a few. The dinner is great, with a awesome Shepard's pie, wings with their own H&H sauce. The escargot is also very good. You can't do wrong here and the atmosphere is great with the locals.
(5)
Glenn V.
Stumbled across this gem while toodling up Hwy 27, and stopped on a whim. Our server, Gwen, was extremely helpful, making some excellent suggestions, as we were having trouble deciding amongst all the intriguing menu items. We ended up ordering the fantastic fall-off-the-bones ribs, and the bangers and mash - both very tasty - and as delicious as promised. We also sprung for the spinach salad, with sliced almonds & shaved Parmesan cheese... and a very interesting house made dressing... that was green and GREAT tasting.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Coat Check : No Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
Kathleen S.
German Reuben was filling, tasty but a big greasy.
(3)Frank N.
We really enjoy the food at the Horse & Hound restaurant off of highway 27. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is very comfortable and inviting. They have a few local coupons you can normally take advantage of as well.
(3)Jennifer S.
Always really good food and a comfy atmosphere. I loved sitting out on the deck outside and the interior design of the building with the large tower is very pretty. The bar is nice and has a wide variety of drinks. I hear, however have not been, that they have drink specials certain nights of the week. ------ this is for the Horse & Hounds Restaurant on S.S. Blvd. Ocala, FL
(4)Chet L.
I really like this place. Upscaleish and nicely decorated. Well worth the drive from Gainesville for a special occasion, probably 45 minute drive from south Gainesville. On the pricey side but I assure you it is worth it, the steaks I've had there all melted in my mouth. I recommend reservations - no one wants to drive that far only to sit and wait for a table. Had their Valentine's Couples Special last time I was there. The server forgot one of our sides, then forgot again when I asked about it. When she brought the bill I asked her to deduct the price of the sides. I was only joking but got the stink-eye - and no offer to even put the sides in a take-home bag! However prior, non-Valentine's Day experiences outweigh one poor server so I'm only docking them one star.
(4)Megan J.
It is a nice gathering place for friends, but the food is average and WAY over priced for the quality. Mediocre pub food with some sore excuses of upscale steaks. The only thing I absolutely love there is the loaded crisps appetizer.
(2)Anne M.
Based on Yelp's recommendation we ate lunch here on Feb. 2, 2013. It was OUTSTANDING! The mussels with a creamy red sauce, the grilled Basa fish and chips with mushy peas, and the LETHAL triple chocolate dessert. (But Google Basa fish to see some concerns about its safety...it is also sold as Pangasius in the US.) And we took Shepherds Pie as carry-out for supper. Service was excellent.
(5)Paul M.
This place is a weekly staple in our routine. The bartender brings our drinks before we even sit down and is really a warm, fun atmosphere. I have as yet to have a bad experience here. Also, the fish and chips are about as authentic as you could get in Britain.
(5)Doug R.
Mmm good, nice slow food. Mean green burger is great.
(5)Shani S.
Just stopped in for lunch after a hot round of golf. The beer was cold and the food well prepared. It was only @ $40 for 4 of us and we had plenty to eat.
(4)arlene d.
On our way to Orlando read reviews sounded like a good stop not far off I-75. Pulled in place packed great sign. It's $3.00 martini Monday. Got special 2 - prime ribs and 2 - sides $22.00 .good varied menu. It is very Loud. Service is very slow. The prime rib was just ok
(2)Kathleen C.
Love to go each year when I'm at HITS. Fun place, food is good 85% of the time. ;-)
(4)Gary R.
Great Irish style pub restaurant. The Prime rib was great at the right price. The Sticky Pudding is something you will tell others about.
(4)H W.
The Horse & Hound on 27 is a small, classy place. The food was fairly good... We had steak. Nothing special about it. The new Horse & Hound on 40, by Lowes is way different... Bar 'n grill atmophere. The food was AWESOME! I would give the one on Rt 40 a full 5 stars. The bourbon salmon is fabulous!
(3)Greg L.
A really enjoyable experience from the start. When I wanted to change tables our waitress was very accommodating. I had the French dip sandwich which the best one I can remember having in a long time! The wait staff was attentive to our need for more water even though not our assigned server. The portions were generous and prices were reasonable. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone!
(5)Kathy S.
Thank you Yelp! Once again you saved us from boring chain restaurants on the highway. Just 3 miles off i75. The food was delicious and a good selection of beer and wine. Shepherds Pie and Spinach Salad we're awesome! Service was excellent, both timely and pleasant!
(5)Jennifer F.
Poor service and the food was hit or miss. I had a burger which was only okay. I gave three stars because my husband's shepherds pie was delicious, and my dad's bangers and mash was very good too. This pub-style restaurant only had 3 draft beers, 2 of which were out. I probably won't be back to try anything else on the menu.
(3)Lisa V.
They don't do fresh cookies any more :( But I still like their food and service. Philly cheese steak, reuben, and french dip all good... I wish their french fries had more crisp on them (wedges). BRING BACK THE COOKIES! :D
(4)Daniel P.
This place is what I would chalk up as "chill posh" with a baseball cap twist. The menu is a clear nod to all things Anglia, and the service is as understated as would be expected. Dad had fish/chips. Respectable rendering. Son had seared Ahi, Daughter had (shocker) coconut shrimp. I had what I know to best the best of the lot - a Guinness based beef stew. I'll definitely make this the lunch stop southbound from TLH on ALT 27.
(5)Gayle L.
I had probably the best French dip sandwich I have ever eaten!! I knew when I saw my plate full of food, I wasn't going to be able to eat it all. So I left most of my steak fries and concentrated on the sandwich. It was melt in my mouth good! One slight issue...the waitress had a bit of a sour attitude. Not real accommodating. I would definitely go back if I am in the area again.
(5)Ken S.
I got the "Guinness Stew". Stew is accurate. Guinness Stew not so much. The service was great. It just fell a bit short of the reviews we've read.
(3)John B.
My adorable fiancee and I have been fairly frequent out of town visitors to this location for 2 years. Before I met her, she has been dining here for around 10 years or so. We make trips to Ocala from our farm near Brooksville to load up on horse supplies. It's about an hour trip and we always look forward to lunch at H and H. Understand that I am talking strictly about this location on Hwy 27. They have another location on Silver Springs Blvd, no commentary here on that location. After reading some of the other reviews, I must agree that our best meals have been the 2 for $22 Prime Rib dinners. 8 ounces of great steak. The meat has always been prepared perfectly, with loads of that juicy prime rib taste. Also, I have always enjoyed their soups. The tomato bacon dill, for one. And, I have had some excellent split pea here, too. My issue? On our last several visits, we have had concerns, or issues with our food. Several weeks ago, we brought a friend for her first visit. She ordered the prime rib sandwich, and we were all surprised to see what she received. First, it didn't even look like the usual prime rib. Looked more like sirloin or similar. She said it was flavorless and tough. We did NOT mention this to our server, as our friend did not want to complain or make us feel bad. Understood.... The last two times fiancee and I have dined here, alone, we have noted a lack of consistency in the quality of the food. I ordered the tomato bacon dill soup, it was watery and thin, and wasn't up to the usual par. She ordered the Horse & Hounds Spinach Salad, and it was just so-so. My biggest disappointment was my last meal here. I ordered something I've never tried, but was told I would thoroughly enjoy. I ordered the German Reuben. The menu states it is a 'Beer-braised bratwurst topped with corned beef, Thousand Island and Swiss cheese on a hoagie roll.' What I got was an overcooked split bratwurst, with a dollop of Thousand Island that had already soaked into the bread. The Swiss cheese had melted into oblivion. The corned beef was a nice slice, placed atop the brat, but even that couldn't salvage this sandwich for me. Blah! We also felt on this go-round that the 'locals' were getting preferential treatment and their meals 'appeared' to be the typical fair we HAD been accustomed to. Maybe just a coincidence, but the server did appear to be working too many areas and that could explain this apparent discrepancy. Bottom line? We are willing to give Horse and Hounds another try, simply based on prior, but earlier experiences. If we strike out again, then I will update my review and we will likely seek out another dining establishment for our Ocala forays. Good luck to you!
(3)leila e.
We had take out, so no comment on the ambiance. The service on the phone was flawless. The food was so so good, shrimp, ribs, salad. Will go back to Ocala to eat there again.
(5)Rashonna T.
We often stop here on our way back from road travels with our pup. They have a good amount of outside tables. This time my husband had the corned beef and cabbage and I had the Cobb salad and beef tip appetizer. We are never disappointed.
(4)Jen A.
Second time here and not disappointed. Had the grilled chicken with pecan sauce topping and sweet potato wedges with a fluff type dipping sauce. Best food I have had since the last time I was there. Would totally recommend this place Busy spot but I understand why.
(4)Heather L.
Not a very good experience. We sat in the pub area and were ignored for the first few minutes. The bartender brought us our drinks...sat them down on the table and walked away and sat at another table talking it up with a group of what I would guess were friends. Food was mediocre at best. I ordered the BLT and soup/salad. I never got the salad I ordered. It is hard to screw up a BLT other than turning it into a BBLT...a bacon bit lettuce and tomato sandwich. Oh yeah, don't let me forget about the butt end of the tomato on one half. Why didn't I complain?? Because waiting for someone to come over so I could complain was futile. We even had to walk up to the bar to pay because they never came back and picked up our check. And if I may add, the people behind us had to go up to the bar for attention too. Too bad! I had heard some good things about this place, but I won't waste my money going back on a chance.
(2)Mike A.
Great food had the chicken ribs and spare links with mash. LOVED IT. Moderately priced and ok tap selection.
(5)Carol B.
Old standby for the horse lovers. Pub like so quite casual. So think pub food. With that in mind relax and enjoy. The burgers are always good so are the soup and salads. The prime rib sandwich is tender an plentiful. The Shepard pie is good and filling. Don't think fast food here then you'll like it
(4)Inga S.
Great stop off I75. Headed home after 4 hours in the car we wanted something that did not resemble Golden Arches. Garlic Wings were great, spinach salad with blackened salmon impressive for a pub style and my 9 yr old loved the crab cakes and mashed potatoes. Kid friendly - my other two ordered from kids menu. Casual. Very good service.
(4)Gail W.
Food was OK. Nothing that I could not get from any other "bar and grill." The service was horrible and unfriendly. When I addled if they served Coke or Pepsi products the guy gave a true eye roll. They missed a salad. The BLT the bacon was bacon bits. Not great for 1:30 in the afternoon.
(2)Skyler D.
Awesome Shepards Pie, great burgers too. Good for the whole family and nice outdoor seating. Prices are reasonable. Really nice service by friendly people. This place is a hidden treasure known by locals. Don't miss it.
(4)Christie S.
This a little gem on US 27. Great food and service, and they know how to make a good martini! Great place where you would not expect it.
(5)Margaret R.
Worst restaurant I have encountered in about five years. I waited 15 minutes for the bartender to acknowledge me (she never did, and the place was not busy at all _ I was there today around 1:30 pm). I finally walked out. Never again will I patronize this place. Last year, the same thing happened to me, though eventually someone did take my order, though it took about 25 minutes. And the food was nasty beyond belief. Greasy and cold. Seems like a place where people just go to get drunk, not actually eat decent food.
(1)John F.
From the outside you might not think your experience will be one to talk about but that will change once you walk in. Greeted by a friendly face and seated in a very appealing pub style restaurant, you soon realize that your going to have a great experience. When the food was presented to our party we were pleasantly surprised. The quality of the presentation and the food was fantastic. Our party had the braised lamb, pork medallions, roasted salmon, shepherds pie, and the prime rib. Everything was as fantastic as the other. Our server was very friendly and attentive. We never wanted for anything. What a fantastic dinner. We drove 45 minutes to get there and can't wait to go back again.
(5)Kelly M.
Sloooow service for non-locals. People next to us got their food a good 10-15 minutes before us because they knew the employees here, even though they arrived here much later than us. Not sure if its because we were sat in the bar/lounge area or what, but this was probably the slowest service I've ever had anywhere. Also, the burger was a bit pricey compared to other pubs you could patron, but not terribly bad ($10.50). On the other hand, the prime rib sandwich was a decently large cut of prime rib for the price ($11), much less than the actual prime rib entree prices. However, I still gave this place 4 stars because both the prime rib sandwich and the burger with corned beef on top were DELICIOUS! I'm not exaggerating when I say that burger is the best burger I've ever had in my entire life, and my boyfriend concurs. We also got the loaded crisps after seeing the raving reviews on yelp, and they left nothing to be desired. All in all, a great, if not pricey and extremely slow, meal. P.S. The $3 Martinis on Mondays are very strong. I was buzzed after just a third of one.
(4)Pat G.
Three of us girls stopped in here on a Sunday at lunchtime for refueling. This is a very attractive almost pub-like dining space. Our server was very attentive bringing our beverages quickly. Unfortunately on Sunday there is no lunch menu, we were given the dinner menu. There are a few sandwiches on the back but all main entrees are only served in dinner portions, on Sundays. We each ordered the Horse and Hounds salad, two of us with salmon and shrimp for myself. This salad contains baby spinach garnished with green onions, mushrooms, bacon crumbles, sliced almonds and parmesan cheese served with their famous poppy seed dressing. The salmon and shrimp were perfectly cooked, not over cooked like most places. The poppy dressing was far too sweet for me so I just squeezed lemon over it and it was perfect. There was no bread or crackers served, somewhat of a disappointment but maybe a reminder that I am cutting back on the 'white stuff''.
(3)Lena L.
Breeches accepted and maybe even encouraged..... Friendly staff, reasonable prices, solid food. Why are you still reading reviews? Just go already.
(4)Susan B.
I love this place, the atmosphere, equestrians and service all make it great. The spinach salad is to die for, Martini Mondays are great but get there early. The ribeye is not the best I've ever had. Whenever I'm in Ocala, this is where I want to go!
(4)James S.
Not a bad stop a little off the interstate for some prime rib. That being said we almost didn't make it in the restaurant! Upon parking in the lot we saw a very homely/scary looking guy smoking outside. My wife quickly told me that if this is the cook then we are leaving, and I agreed with her! I thought about all the positive yelp reviews then compared them to our fear of eating something that this guy cooked or even touched. There was a good 5 minute debate in the car of what to do and I promise I'm not making this up or over exaggerating!!! A few horror movies were going through my mind, but I opened the door and rounded up my crew. Unfortunately the guy was the cook or at least worked there, but the prime rib was OK, but not the best I've had by a long shot! The horseradish sauce made it 10x better though! OH and no more cookies for desert after meal as some reviews suggested!
(3)Nicole K.
Horse and Hound is a true Ocala gem. The Restaurant itself looks a little out of place - an old-style house attached to a strip mall. The interior is as cute as the exterior of the building, decorated just as the name would imply. I love the bar area - they even have stuffed foxes perching from shelves containing various foxhunt paraphernalia. The service here is great. Like the patrons, most of these ladies are horse people and love to talk shop and tell you about their horses or the happenings at local farms. The bar is a great place to sit. Start talking horses and you will make friends fast. And when some old man sits down, don't let those old boots and faded jeans fool you, he is probably the trainer or owner of some of the top racehorses in the US! But the bartender will still treat you just as well as she does him. She will also make you an amazing mint julep. I had one in honor of the Kentucky derby last visit and I am hooked. I have never had bad food at Horse and Hound. The soups are amazing, the prime rib some of the best I have ever had and their bar food is great after a long day. My favorite appetizer are their loaded crisps. Homemade potato chips covered in cheese, bacon and scallions. How can that not be good? My mother swears by their french dip sandwich. As wonderful as all their food is, I need to devote some time to the Horse and Hound Spinach salad. That salad is amazing! Fresh baby spinach with thick shreds of parmesan, bacon, scallions and sliced almonds. The dressing is amazing. I keep forgetting to ask if they sell bottles of it to go. It is a sweet green poppy seed that is absolutely amazing. The salad is good plain, with shrimp, with chicken or with beef. It would probably be good with shoe leather as long as it had that dressing on it. I very rarely save time for desert but I am sure it is amazing. What is this I hear about cookies? Since everything else is so good here I am also going to call for the return of these cookies...
(5)Susie B.
Lunch video: bit.ly/bti0Nf Lunch with a friend last week at Horse & Hounds on Highway 27 was as I expected.... cooked as I requested and delicious. My friend had their Black and Blue Chicken, and I had a Cheeseburger. Service was great, and our food was served quickly. Haven't been to their new location on Highway 40 yet, but I hear it is just as good as the 'original.'
(5)Sam F.
Maybe the beer is good. The bar was packed. Very much a pub. And their fish and chips aren't bad either. But the main entree meals were mediocre at best. Unless you like frozen vegetables. Spinach side salad was good, but pecan chicken deep fried with some type of sauce drizzled over it...
(2)Knah A.
Went for lunch and everything was wonderful. Excellent service and great tasting food. Free Wifi! (Wrote this review using it). Would highly recommend and look forward to visiting again.
(5)Albert A.
This establishment is something the wife and I look forward to dropping in every time we head north of Florida. It's close to I-75 and if your heading toward Tallahassee is the best detour to go through US 27. The service here is great, food always amazing. Had the prime rib sandwich for lunch and it was big and very tasty. The dollar drafts for lunch is perfect for the non-drivers to have a few. The dinner is great, with a awesome Shepard's pie, wings with their own H&H sauce. The escargot is also very good. You can't do wrong here and the atmosphere is great with the locals.
(5)Glenn V.
Stumbled across this gem while toodling up Hwy 27, and stopped on a whim. Our server, Gwen, was extremely helpful, making some excellent suggestions, as we were having trouble deciding amongst all the intriguing menu items. We ended up ordering the fantastic fall-off-the-bones ribs, and the bangers and mash - both very tasty - and as delicious as promised. We also sprung for the spinach salad, with sliced almonds & shaved Parmesan cheese... and a very interesting house made dressing... that was green and GREAT tasting.
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