Big Hammock Brewery & Bites

Big Hammock Brewery & Bites is an excellent spot for a laid-back meal and a great beer. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, with a comfortable setup that works for groups or just hanging at the bar. The beer selection is impressive and everything I tried tasted fresh and well-crafted. Food was better than typical “brewery bites” too—hot, flavorful, and generously portioned for the price. Staff were upbeat and attentive, and service stayed quick even when it was busy. Easy place to recommend if you want good drinks, good food, and a fun vibe.

Nice place, great service, but ok ramen… My partner and I saw photos of their ramen in the reviews and decided to give this place a try as it looked very good. The workers were very welcoming. However, the ramen did not taste that great. The miso had an over salty and odd flavor. The vegetables and sides were also just raw and bland. Overall it tasted like a very American style ramen.

I heard good things about this spot and went on a Friday to check it out- it was so packed we couldn't get in! Went again on a Tuesday and was able to get in. Great food, great service- completely understand why it was so busy! The bao was excellent and so was the ramen. I did miss the MSG in the ramen, but you can't get that everywhere. Overall would recommend

I don't mess woth ramen or bao buns ot whatever but this place had an incredible rice bowl. Highly recommend doubling up with chicken and pork belly. You'll die. It's better than a thing your wife makes. Also the manager/owner was super cool and had a beer with me while I waited.

Excellent food and service even close to the end of the night. Best ramen ive had in the area, quality noodles and a great protein selection. Clean restroom and dining area, 10/10 experience.

I've come here a couple times and never been disappointed. Today we came for lunch. Had pot stickers and make your own ramen. They were both awesome. Great place to have a quick heavy meal and couple of drinks.

Amazing food, great service. The pork is to die for! You can’t go wrong w anything you order here. The Bao Buns were delicious, just wish they had more pork because it was amazing 😻!!! My fiancé enjoyed the pork ramen. Great flavors and spicy enough to not need extra red pepper / sriracha added. The beer was alright, they only brew one triple over here but they have a decent selection of Florida beers. They were lukewarm but it’s alright, the food makes up for anything 💕👌

Such a great brewery and ambiance. Our server was great and gave us amazing suggestion - including their special of the day. Drove from Naples to St Augustine so this was a great half-point when avoiding the I-4 nonsense. Food was so good, their sandwiches highly recommend!

Stopped in on a date day with my husband this week on a super chilly day. Our goal was to go to new places specifically and that's what we did... To start our server was so friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. We came in at the end of the lunch rush but they were so quick to get a table bussed and us sat(as someone who is in the industry heavily, kudos 1000 points) Honestly would have went pho or ramen but we had soup the night prior We got the bao buns with pork belly to share.. At first glance I was under whelmed but after the first bite I was so surprised with flavors and the soft airy buns... omg. Seriously like nothing I've ate before, I can't wait to come back and get them again! We both decided on a sandwich 1) the pork roast so good flavors were excellent with the fresh veggies as a side (top with the hot sauce) 2) the pulled pork sandwich was a flavor bomb from the mandarin Cole slaw to the pickles between the toasty pressed baggette. Side salad was so fresh and delicious homemade blue cheese dressing. We both took half of our sandwiches home after enjoying a couple rounds of blueberry beers. Very welcoming and friendly vibe. I wish I would have gotten our servers name because he deserves around of applause as well. Thank you!!!

By all means not traditional pho, but hey if that's what you're going for then blame yourself for going to a brewery in Ocala! When approached as pho-inspired but very much its own thing, it was delicious. We loved the bao, and my husband's pot roast sandwich was super yummy. They had some interesting brews on tap. I will say not a huge selection if you're into darker beers, porters, and stouts. But IPAs, sours, and ciders, they've got you. Service was friendly and fast. Cozy atmosphere. Great location.

First impression of the place: it felt like a brewery had taken over a small comfort food joint. Right off the bat, my small dog was denied entry by management, even though they offer an outdoor patio for pets and humans. Unfortunately, it was a bit chilly for that today. Inside, the tight open kitchen gave us a glimpse of the grilling action alongside a few pots and pans. The host was very friendly, offering us tastes of their craft brews. Both the Unforeseen Creatures (5% ABV) and the Destihl Apricot (6% ABV) were well-balanced and tasty sours. The prices of the beers were incredibly reasonable, too. I appreciated the easy-to-read beer ledger on the wall, clearly displaying ABV percentages and prices.

We like the food & the employees are very friendly, just a nice place to hang out& enjoy the ambiance

I'm so happy that I decided to stop by...here's why (and it's a true story): I had just ordered some food from another place in Ocala and when they told me it was going to take about 25 minutes, I figured I'd stop in to Big Hammock for a quick beer. I was expecting it to be a brewery with all their own beers but what I got was even better. While I don't believe they do make any of their beers, they did have a great selection to choose from. I was dead set on having one beer and leaving but once I saw the menu I quickly decided to ghost the other place I ordered from (I know--party foul ). The menu was filled with Asian-inspired dishes like bao buns, ramen, and scallion pancakes which is not something I've seen in Ocala but was very welcome, indeed. Alas, I didn't order any of that but instead ordered the highly recommended special of the night which was a Thai basil inspired beef and rice dish served with green beans and OMG. The beef was tender and flavorful, the rice was soft sticky perfection, and the green beans were perfectly cooked. The dish itself was a flavor bomb with a soft heat that built up to a climax that definitely required some water and made me sweat a little....but damn, it was delicious. The best part of all was how excited the team was for me to eat their food! The service was top-notch and pure love. Nothing makes me feel better about dining somewhere than staff that actually believes in the menu and experience. Great job Big Hammock. Some practical stuff to note: this place is located in the heart of downtown Ocala but street parking is honestly a breeze here. The vibe is casual and I would say family friendly too. Totally my kind of place nonetheless considering they had the dog show on! Overall--I've said enough--it's obvious, Big Hammock Brewery is a must-try!

The food is awesome! The ramen, potstickers and pancakes are our favorites. The specials are always outstanding. The service and ambiance are perfect for the venue. It is a small batch brewery, and the beer is always very good. It is a lot of fun to sit at the counter, watch the chef cook and talk to the staff. They are always very friendly. If the weather is nice, they have a side rollup door that can go up to the outside with outside seating. We have met a few locals that go there every week. We love going there. Remember they are closed on Sunday and Monday. Check the hours before you go.

Cool little brewery/restaurant in downtown Ocala. Parking is a bitch but I enjoyed my visit here. There aren't many IPA options and I'm an IPA guy. They have Wiener Wednesday's. The one I had was ok. I'd opt to check out their Asian dishes next time I'm here. Even though it's a "brewery" it's gone a diner vibe. The service at the bar was solid.

The ramen, AMAZING! The service and beer, contentful and attentive. The ambiance, like a cozy cool spot that you can swing on in to have a bite and beer. I was on a date and it was great.

Food never misses: Ramen, Rice Bowl, Bao, Scallion Pancake...it's all great! The tap list never disappoints- something new for everyone! What makes this place special, though? The atmosphere, the service team, the location...the vibes are always correct! P.S. Drew is THE MAN...But! We're always excited to see ALL of the familiar faces when we walk in!

I usually dine in. Tonight I got ramen to go. It was busy because of the art walk on the square. I thought it would be a long wait, but my food was out before I finished my beer. Brought it home and devoured my pork belly ramen. I love big hammock. Food is so good and fresh. Even when they are busy, it's worth the short wait. For to-go orders, they package your broth separate from the noodles/egg/veggies. So nothing is soggy when you get home. They will give you to-go cups of yellow saracha sauce and red chili oil if you ask. This place never ever disappoints me and my belly is always warm and happy afterwards.

Think of this place as an outstanding Ramen house with a great tap list that also happens to brew a beer or two. We had a sampling of potstickers, bao buns, and ramen and everything was great! The ramen was definitely the star of the show though! The emphasis was strongly on the MEAT, making for some of the most filling ramen I've ever had! (Vegetarians don't fret, they also have excellent vegetarian options) They have a very eclectic set of taps representing multiple styles from multiple breweries! I discovered a Tampa brewery (King State) that has become one of my new favorites: https://www.yelp.com/biz/king-state-tampa?hrid=ykXuvt4san3WHQ2SVbBHKw The only bummer is that they only had one of their own beers on tap and it was a brown ale, which isn't really my style these days. Absolutely worth a visit, give them a try!

My wife and I have been here on several occasions. The ramen bowl is Outstanding! Highly recommend! The service never disappoints and the ambiance is trendy / urban.

Big Hammock is a nice small shop near the square in Ocala. I would call this more of a taproom and Ramen shop than a brewery, as Big Hammock usually only has one or two on their menu. I have been here before, but this time I was focused on getting Ramen,. When I asked Andy if I should have regular Ramen or the dry Ramen (forget name right now) and he told me it was $9.99 Ramen night (Thursday) so he would order the regular Ramen if he was me. The Ramen is not the best I have ever had, but it is sold. Even more so considering a place like Ocala is not where you expect to find a decent bowl of Ramen. Andy Made Me Do It IPA was also very tasty and I appreciated their beer. In a previous trip, I was more underwhelmed. This time much better. I want to go back and try the pancakes and the bao buns.

The food here is so damn good. Our service was fantastic, beer was really good and the vibe is just chill. I would 100% go back.

The pork belly bao buns were good. The pork was dry, but the sauce really helped out. I would get them again. We got the pot roast scallion pancake for our second app. It was good! The cheese made it so smooth. I enjoyed it and would try a different protein next time. For our dinner we both got ramen with spicy Shoyu broth. We were going to run a race the next day and needed something hearty. The ramen was okay. I wouldn't order it again and I definitely wouldn't recommend it to a friend. The broth flavor was off, the protein was a skimpy portion, and after adding everything up, the ramen gets real pricy real fast.

The food was delicious, with lots of great options (including vegetarian options!) and cheap prices as well. The server was very attentive and the seating was really nice and comfy. I definitely recommend trying the scallion pancake, it's like an Asian version of a quesadilla!

I've been wanting to try this place since I moved down to Ocala. It was wonderful, I tried a couple beers and appetizers and they were all amazing. I was greeted upon entering, despite them having a lunch rush they made sure I was taken care of. Emily was my server and she was the sweetest, I'd return just on the service alone. I will definitely be back with my family and friends. Thank you!

The beer is great. I tried several different ones. The one I liked the best was the darkest one they had. While my husband had a light one. We only had appetizers and they were ok. Not the best. Our waitress was awesome. She was busy but right there on top of things. This is a very small restaurant. It has some neat decorative objects. I liked how it was decorated. Stop by for the beer for sure. You won't regret it.

We came to downtown on 12/28 to attend the "Trucks and Tunes" event hosted by the city. Well, we got there, food trucks were supposed to start serving food at 5 pm, and the band advertised was supposed to play from 6-9 pm. Much to our disappointment, there were no food trucks whatsoever, and there was one soloist singing karaoke, no band. So, after a short chat amongst ourselves, we decided to try to find dinner elsewhere. We tried an upstairs sports bar, 30 min wait, Mellow Mushroom, 45 min wait, the Ivy room, one hour wait. We walked passed the brewery, and it wasn't completely packed, so we asked about a table for 7. We were seated within 5 minutes! Our server, Shell, was very prompt and nice. Drinks within just a few minutes and apps and dinner ordered. The dumplings we had were outstanding. Everyone else had a ramen dish, but I had the Asian philly. Everyone really enjoyed the food. My philly was a marinated chicken thigh, and all the usual Philly toppings. It was really great! They even pressed it so the roll had a great crunch. We found this place by accident, but we're definitely going back! Great little place with very friendly staff.

So delicious. Zero complaints. Food, service and beer was amazing! One of our new favorite spots!

An anchor in downtown Ocala. parking is 5 bucks via app a block away. two rooms; one room a loud kitchen and bar area (range hood etc) and the other a much more quiet dining area. Not a huge brewery had maybe 4 of their own beers but their Tripel and hazy were good. working on a 10 gallon system can't expected dozens of beers. Super friendly and knowledgeable assistant brewer, Andrew who was happy share the business history and operation. They have a number of Florida craft on tap including offerings from swamphead, brew bus, dukes. Light lunch, the Cong you bing pancake was very tasty - like a quesadilla filled with pork butt, veggies and cheese - really nice. The pork belly bao buns weren't as successful; the bao was light and the pork belly good but didn't care for yellow siracha mayo which not only drowned any texture in a gooey mess but didn't care for the flavor profile. Lots of good looking other option passed by our table like gyoza and ramen bowls. Definitely worth a visit if in the Ocala area.

Excellent food excellent service and amazing place. Come for the Ramen and stay for the beer

Their Wiener Wednesdays are phenomenal. Creative recipes for all great tasting hotdog. The service is welcoming and the atmosphere is cozy.

We made a pit stop in Ocala on our way to our annual scallop trip to Steinhatchee. We found a great spot on the street for our camper and everyone had a great lunch. Beers are rotating tap of local choices plus one of two from the Brewery. We tried the chicken sandwich, chicken bowl, ramen, hot dog Wiener Wednesday special and pot stickers. Todo delicioso!!

Good vibes! The only home brewed beer they had on tap (You've got me bro?") Is unfiltered. It's not too hoppy and meets the profile of an amber ale. My husband says he'd drink this regularly. I ordered the brown ale, smooth, tasty... As for food, we ordered the pretzel which wasn't our favorite... HOWEVER... the pork gyoza was AMAZING!!! I'd eat these every day!!! The only reason I'm rating a 4 is because of the flies. We sat at the bar - which is also the live kitchen - and it was a little disturbing. Nonetheless, these guys are hustling, hard workers and we will definitely come back!

Big hammock has some of my favorite food. I love the cong you bing and the sandwiches. The ramen is also very good. They always have fast service and the beer selection is always great. It is a brewery so it can be loud sometimes but it's a great spot for a beer, meal and hanging out with friends.

Walking around downtown Ocala hungry and not sure where to go. We stumbled upon a small brewery restaurant. clean relaxed casual place with large open air bar . ordered a dark beer while we chose what eat. We started off with the Cong You Bing which is an Asian style scallion pancake stuffed with mushrooms, onions, roasted peppers, mozzarella cheese and slow roasted pork butt. The butt was roasted to perfection. Loads of flavor stuffed inside the Asian version of a crepe. The Perfect Pot Roast. Exactly what it states! Slow roasted Pot Roast, that is super tender and flavorful, add horseradish cream sauce, a little swiss cheese, raw cabbage, and slap it on a toasted baguette. Your grandmothers pot roast never tasted like this.

This spot has some good beer and decent enough eats. The place is really quite cramped and can be offputting. It's a little loud inside and makes conversation tough. Worth a visit but nothing special here.

Great food, great beer, great atmosphere, and great service. 100% It's definitely a place to visit when in Ocala.

Stopped here for lunch on a Saturday on our way back from Silver Springs. Sat at the bar with the kitchen in full view. Enjoyed some FL craft beer and delicious rice bowl and shrimp special dishes. The bartender/waiter/host was very helpful and friendly. The locals at the bar were also very friendly to us Midwesterners. This is a small place with a very tiny brewery area, but we'll definitely be back the next time we're in Ocala.

hot hot hot, way too hot, and i asked for mild. a little bit pushy, too, and it wasnt so busy

The ramen wasn't good. it tasted like spicy water. don't recommend. we didn't try anything else.,

The location was great, a quick walk down from our hotel. They do serve beer on draft. You just look at the back wall. I think having a small menu helps the chef big time. I do like the fact that you can watch the chef prepare each meal. Our server was this cute old gal. She was full of jobs and kept the lunch light. Thank you!

Super friendly bar crew and several vegan options for those who need it (like my wife). It's a lively atmosphere but not too rambunctious. Just fun.... I started with a great home brewed hazy ipa which I thoroughly enjoyed.

Went for a flight of cold brews, had that plus some amazing food! The special was General Tso sliders with a cheeseburger lo mein and sweet and spicy soup (those are definitely not the fully correct names ), it was such a good size portion and the flavors were on point!!! Also had Bao buns that knocked flavor outta the park and a staple with a pretzel and beer cheese that never disappoints. Was not sure expecting food selections at all, but I'd go back for food and brews anytime! Our waiter Josh was super helpful in making choices for my flight and food! Such a great afternoon!

I found Big Hammock Brewery on my trip to Ocala, and there are only positives to my experience. Service was attentive, and my order came out correct despite the numerous requests I made to alter it. A unique part of this brewery is they specialize in Asain cuisine, like Ramen, bao, and dumplings. This differs from the usual hamburgers, nachos I see from other breweries. I ordered the ramen, which tasted authentic and well-made. They are not afraid to make it spicy! Overall, I had a wonderful dining experience at Big Hammock Brewery, and definitely reccomend going here for anyone in Downtown Ocala. Good stuff!

Who's coming with me?! This place is great, they serve deliciously cold brewed beers and amazing food! I love going to this place and seating along the indoor/outdoor bar seating area, that's open to the street. No matter where you sit, you will have someone serve you and if you get Andrew tell him I said "what's up" ha! He is amazing, he knows all the brewed beers and has great hospitality. Their beers are delicious, I had the SweetWater Mango Kush, an American Wheat beer. This beer is known for its flavor and smell, its light and refreshing with a fruity mango flavor. One of the most unique beers I have ever had, and it's tasty! Like the Mango Kush, I am sure all their beers are no different... delish. Now just bc they are a brewery, don't forget to plan to eat, the food is not your average brewery food! I ordered: * Hot Pretzel ($6): Soft pretzel served with yellow mustard. Add Beer cheese for $2. Great Pretzel and I would advise you get the beer cheese! Yummy! ...Andrew suggested dipping the pretzel in the Ramon, which I will try next time :D (pretzel didn't last that long #BeerCheese hehe) * Ramen Bowl ($13): Ramen noodles, Enoki Mushrooms, Bok Choy, Bamboo Shoots, Nori, Soy Marinated 6-minute egg, and your choice of a Protein and a Broth: Protein options: Braised Pork Belly, Marinated Chicken Thigh, Slow Roasted Pork, Pot Roast, or Tofu. Broth options: Shoyu (Soy Sauce flavored with blend of chicken and pork broth), Spicy Shoyu (Soy Sauce, sriracha, chicken and pork broth), or Miso (Fermented Soybean paste with garlic, sesame oil, and ginger). For my Ramen I chose Braised Pork Belly and Spicy Shoyu, omgaaa it was amazing! The pork belly was cooked to perfection, so tender and lean, I wish I had added extra protein for $3 (since it was so delish) and the spicy broth was about a 6 on scale of 1-10 for spiciness, which was perfect, allowing you to taste all the ingredients in the broth without overwhelming your taste buds with heat. There was so much delicious flavor with this Ramen, I am craving it now just talking about it! If you haven't tried Ramen or have, this place is a must! The restaurant is clean/great decor, has fast service, friendly hospitality, amazing food, tasty cold brewed beers, and it's convenient, since it has the outdoor bar seating area making it great for a quick cold beer but I would strongly suggest you plan to eat here, or you will be missing out. Their menu consist of a variety of Appetizers, Rice Bowls, Salads, Sandwiches, and sides, making it a great place for friends, singles, couples, and families, so plan to stop by and grab me a Ramen bowl if I don't see you! :D

Cold rainy days in Ocala calls for hot ramen at @bighammock_brewery - make sure to ask for that golden siracha *shoyu pork belly ramen *miso pot roast ramen *pork belly bao buns The place has great vibes, nice to eat at the counter and watch them cook your food. Also brews their own beers which is a win in my book!

On a day trip to Ocala today and stopped in for lunch. We received a smile and friendly greeting upon entering. The service was great. We had wedge salad and scallion pancakes with pork butt as the protein. Both were large portions and very tasty. The space is very clean and well lighted. It was nice to sit near the chefs and watch them prepare the food. We can tell the locals choose Hammock Brewery and Bites and wished we did not have such a long ride home. If not we would have sampled some of their options!

Well......Once again, 5 Stars for delivering exactly what they say they are going to deliver. Friendly service, fresh food, good beer selection. Also, unique menu items were a big surprise. There is definitely a big Asian influence in some of the items. There also are some hearty food choices to go along with the beer selection. I like that all the deli sandwiches are steamed first, unless otherwise requested. The Ramen broths are made daily. And a couple brewery tanks are on the way with a real brewmaster on staff. Small inside which is great to hang out and have a convo with friends or family. Outdoor options are available as well with a huge window that opens up to a hightop bar area. Everything was so good and the owners are excellent people. Say hi to Tim, owner, he'll be here a lot running food and greeting customers. Jen/Torrey are on staff as waitresses so you know service is going to be great. Chef Matt has put together a great menu with Tim and staff so come in and enjoy. Fun fact: BHB plates are made from fallen palm leaves and our cutlery, cups, and straws are made from corn syrup. They do not have a freezer or a microwave in the house. I bet most restaurants can't say that. I would drive from anywhere in Ocala/Belleview or 25-30 mins out to try this place out. See you soon at BHB!!! Good Knight Now!!!

First time here. There were lots of nice food options. I had the ramen with vegetables, egg, chicken and spicy miso. Also if you're a vegetarian there are several vegetarian and tofu options. Beers were also good and the service was great.

Such a great place! Beers and cider was very good, the staff was super friendly and helpful. We had a slow roasted pork ramen and a veggie tofu ramen, roasted pork ramen was absolutely AMAZING! The veggie ramen was good just felt it need a tad more flavor. Still ate it all.Definitely returning and recommending to people

I absolutely love Big Hammock! My husband and I always pop in during lunch time and it's never been disappointing. The drinks are fantastic with a nice varied menu for all preferences, and the food is incredible! I love how the options are so different from what you would expect out of Ocala and literally everything I've tried has been delicious. The service is phenomenal and everyone we've interacted with inside has been so kind and welcoming! If you're in the area you absolutely want to stop by and enjoy yourself-- from the food to the atmosphere, it's always a great experience!

I've been to a lot of breweries that do food (and most don't do it well), but BHB is more of a restaurant that does beer. Completely unexpected, but very pleasing! The variety of offerings really caught us by surprise, but the quality blew us away! A couple months ago, we took a trip to Ocala to ride the trails at Santos. A friend who has made Ocala home during Covid had stopped at a taco place recently, so we gave it a shot - meanwhile she was enjoying BHB! Note to self - use the Follow feature! After we saw her pics, we decided to hit BHB on our next trip. So glad we did! Their beer offering, You Got Me Bro?, was very tasty & refreshing after a long ride. The food stole the day tho. We started with pork belly baos - so light, fluffy & delicious! Main course was a pot roast sandwich - couldn't have been better. It was paired with a side salad that had the Best bleu cheese dressing I've had in 50 years - truth - drop mic! My friends chose a ramen bowl (good to the last drop), scallion pancakes (soooo good) & an Asian Philly - all was very satisfying Next trip already in the works!

Where to begin... nice people, lovely location, food to die for. Comfortable, handicapped accessible, attentive staff. This place is a great addition to the local food scene. Plenty beers to choose from. The goyza are delicious, the ramen so good. Daughter had the veg dumplings, miso/tofu ramen; I had pork dumplings and pork belly/spicy ramen. So good! Portions are generous, come hungry.

Noodle bowls were great, beer pairing was on point but the amazing friendly server made the trip very memorable. Give it a try if u can

I love the beer but the ramen bowls are my favorite . The appetizers the pork belly bao buns are to die for. Jason and his team are great. Everyone very attentive and quick! Don't miss out try this place you wo t regret it! Elizabeth F.

Decent enough place, but calling itself a brewery is misleading. We were pleasantly surprised by the ramen but other than that, would have skipped it if we knew they were brewing one mediocre brown ale and offering 10 guest beers. Judging from the great reviews, we must have visited on an off-night.

The food was great and was very delicious .... I had the pork rice bowl and because I'm gluten free and dairy free and nut free they remade it on a separate area so that it would be safe for me ........ I even took a photo of my food so u can see what it looks like also the portion size was a little small for my taste but that's ok and fine and good.......