Alice's Family Restaurant — Restaurant in Stuart

Alice's Family Restaurant 2781 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL 34996

1 Star

I like road trips because they allow BBDO to expand our reviews to places outside of the Space Coast. This was how I found myself in Stuart, FL, looking for some chow. When I saw the name Alice's Family Restaurant, I immediately thought I was in an Arlo Guthrie song. However, I quickly realized I was still in South Florida as I melted, stepping out of the air-conditioned confines of the Big Boy Mobile. Ashley was my server today, and she was gregarious, professional, and spot-on throughout the meal. I ordered a New York Strip and Eggs with a side of Home Fries and a short stack (2) of Banana Pecan Pancakes. Ashley went to put my order in, so I took a peek around the place. It was clean, bright, and empty!

Ashley returned with my foodstuffs, and after taking a few pictures, I grabbed my apparat for sustenance extermination and proceeded to the job at hand. I broke an egg first as I always order them over-medium (which this was not). The New York strip was of the lowest grade possible while still being called food. It was cooked properly, a perfect medium-rare. It was tasteless and chewy and landed on the palate with all the fanfare of grilled shoe leather. The only way to describe what they passed off as Home Fries is to speak directly from the gut. They were disgusting. Mushy, greasy, and presented with all the flavor of the steak, this was a colossal strike-out. Thankfully, I had to move on to the next item on my foodie tour of South Florida. I cut off a forkful of the Banana Pecan Griddle Cake and “in my mouth it went.” This. This was the only reason this slop house isn't a Swill Alert. Not only was the presentation a work of art, but the Johnny cake was perfectly grilled, the bananas freshly sliced, the pecans warmly toasted, and the whipped cream artfully applied. This was a huge step up from the preceding blech. It wouldn't be fair of me if I didn't mention the scuttlebutt going around among the staff. The place was recently purchased (7 months ago or so) and the new owners are in the process of re-working the menu, décor, the whole kit and ca-boodle. If so, I might have to re-try them when they are done. As it stands,

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This is one of my grandparents favorite breakfast places. While visiting them, during Thanksgiving week, they decided to share with me, the great experience and delicious food that Alice's had to offer. Prior to arriving, they excitedly explained to me that the service there was 2nd to none, and everyone they came into cpntactbthere was super friendly. They were right. We decided to sit on the patio, for breakfast. The patio had fans running, music playing and was a very comfortable environment. While we were enjoying the delicious food, our server was very attentive and made sure my coffee and club soda were topped up, along with my grandfather's decaf. In addition the the great service, though, we also had extremely friendly servers and the owner even came out and greeted us, and we all chatted for a few minutes. I have to say even if the food hadn't been great, the experience provided was so nice, warm and welcoming, it would have been enjoyable. To our benefit, though, the food was also great. I would highly recommend Alice's, if you're in Stuart and looking for either a breakfast or lunch place. They close at 2pm, though, so get...

have been going to Alice’s for many years it was a quaint restaurant for locals, but no more! I’m extremally disappointed with the NEW Ownership!! Where do I start a child walking around the tables sell $15 candles, the mother of the child and owners’ wife acting like it no big deal and because says it’s for the Ukraine war, with the husband not saying a word. What happened to not allowing soliciting? Customers want to Eat their breakfast and drink their coffee and start their day. The food is about the same with the crapes still the best in my opinion and the servers are still fantastic, what’s with hats?!!, just hope they don’t lose them! The overall ambience feels nothing a small-town café we all knew! The good thing is Ownership, who has no restaurant experience or very little will not last, lets just hope they don’t...