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Braised Onion, Ocala, FL

Braised Onion

4.5
4.5
1776 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 1,776 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Good for groups

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Neighborhood gem

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Good for special occasions

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Braised Onion delights with its "fantastic" fare and "excellent" service. Known for its comforting southern cuisine, standout dishes like the braised short ribs and lobster risotto leave guests raving. Desserts, especially the bread pudding, are "the best." With a charming ambiance and attentive staff, it's a must-visit in Ocala.

1,776 Reviews
  1. Ben

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to the Braised Onion because the name was intriguing and eir tagline was enticing: “comfort food with attitude.” My partner has attitude, so we took a chance on a place new to us just a little off of our usual beaten path. What a find. The staff treated us like royalty and the food choices, oh my! We began by sharing a couple of orders of fried green tomatoes that were scrumptious, then our table of six was served a variety of nicely prepared dishes from braised onion soup to lobster risotto, braised short ribs, meatloaf, shrimp and grits. Well, you get the idea: “comfort food with attitude.” The prep and presentation were spot on and Princess Di’s bread pudding was a delicious finale. What a fabulous place for my partner’s birthday celebration!

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  2. joseph

    Cleveland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Braised Onion is always a go to for us. We were slightly disappointed our favorite waiter, Alex was not available but Alexis was efficient and friendly. Nothing they could do but there was a surprising number of noisy children under two present. This said, the Short Rib Stroganoff was excellent and the grouper special was great. Coconut cream pie is always our favorite way to end dinner!

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    Orlando6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The server and food was excellent. Husband said his redfish was the best he’s had, my crab cakes were loaded with crab with an outstanding remoulade sauce

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    Orlando1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were in town for an event at the arts center and chose The Braised Onion from its reviews. It certainly matched the good reviews. We were seated quickly and service was excellent. The quality, temperature and variety of food was wonderful. Would return again. 

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  5. Peter VIP

    New York City102 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Unexpected pleasure ! Great experience! Joan our waitress was phenomenal- she knew the menu and made great recommendations I had the short rib - amazing ! One of the best I’ve ever had . My wife has a berry salad and enjoyed it and our freind the chicken capresse and loved it. BUT do not leave without trying the bread pudding - as English I’m not convinced of the princess Dianna story but the pudding was amazing.

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  6. Bucky VIP

    Raleigh19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter and I had a very good dinner. French onion soup is excellent. We both got fillet we order medium rare and it came out rare. It wasn’t that big of a deal for us. The steak was good quality local sourced. There’s a range of really good options on the menu. Looking forward to coming back and trying different things 

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  7. Lee VIP

    E. Tennessee14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful dining experience with such friendly and professional staff. Thank you, Joanne and Michael, for taking such good care of us.

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  8. Crystal

    Tampa9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Our food selections of Pork Loin and Fried Grouper were excellent. The service was excellent. The noise was way too loud. Two large loud parties right next to us. We could not talk to each other! Ate fast and left.

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  9. John

    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was great! Great food! Service was also great. Allison made our dine in experience great!

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  10. Kathy Morrison

    Mobile1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Many choices of creative freshly made menu items. Lovely curated drinks and a most amazing, informed waitress in Allison made for a lovely family night out!

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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 1776 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Braised Onion

754 NE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34470

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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