Big John's Eatery

Big John's Eatery hit the spot. I didn't eat everything on the menu, but I could have. The oxtail and grits were a perfect combination. They were seasoned to perfection, the oxtail was so tender, and the grits were so creamy, together it just melted in your mouth 😋 Peach cobbler is my favorite dessert to say the least the peach cobbler French toast was on point! Also, the chicken & red velvet waffles were everything I imagined it to be. The chicken was hot, fresh, and flavorful, and the waffles, drizzled with cream cheese (whew), were so fluffy there was no need for syrup. And I washed it all down with a passion fruit mimosa. This place is a whole vibe, the music was nice, and the wait staff was pleasant. The owner is very nice, he came out to every table to ask how we enjoyed our meal. I will definitely be returning

Big John’s Eatery did NOT disappoint! I ordered the coconut banana bourbon French toast—and WOW. It was flavorful, fluffy, and perfectly sweet without being over the top. I also tried the scrambled eggs, sausage, oxtail and grits, plus the regular French toast… every bite was on point! The oxtail was tender and seasoned to perfection, and the grits were creamy with just the right texture. Easily one of the best brunch spots in town—can’t wait to come back!

Best breakfast Iv had in years. Everything we ordered was A+. Chicken and waffles were best Iv ever had. Breakfast bowl also fantastic. French toast was top tier. Only complain is the 1+ hour wait but was with it in the end . Highly recommend, would definitely come again

I love it! This was my first time trying this restaurant and hands down DELICIOUS. I came for my mom's birthday and the Oxtails falling off the bones and the French toast fresh. It is quite a wait but we'll worth it. I will definitely be back when I am back in town and I want to try everything from your menu. Thank you for an awesome first time experience.

Food was amazing. John himself came to say hi to our table. All of the waiters were so nice! We had the breakfast bowl (subbed chicken sausage) and oxtail quesadilla. The potatoes in the breakfast bowls were the crispiest potatoes I've ever had. Can popcorn a potato? That's how crispy this was. My husband had the oxtail quesadilla and it came with a delicious red bean sauce and yellow rice. Very delicious. The table across from us had a beautiful looking french toast that I will try next time. The music was incredibly loud - I didn't want to ask but it could be turned down. I had to keep asking the waiter to repeat herself because I could not hear - but she was very patient.

Came here for breakfast with my son in between travel basketball games. We were seated right away and occupied the last open table as it was starting to get busy (around 10am). Our waitress was very sweet and polite. My son ordered the red velvet waffles with the honey butter chicken tenders. I ordered the their famous grits with oxtail and we shared a biscuit. To drink he had a pink lemonade and I had their homemade passion fruit juice. Portion sizes are good and everything was absolutely delicious and. We really enjoy the dining experience and I definitely recommend it.

The customer service is incredible, and this place is hands down the best and most flavorful breakfast and lunch spot in South Florida! The Bourbon French Toast, topped with slices of bananas and shavings of coconut, is absolutely delicious. The regular French Toast is just as tasty, and their red velvet waffles are amazing! Typically, I go straight for the delicious breakfast items, but this time, I also tried a lunch special, and I was not disappointed! Delish! I always bring my out-of-town guests here whenever we have visitors, and it’s consistently a hit. The owner, "Big John," clearly goes out of his way to ensure that customers have a positive dining experience. Great atmosphere...fair price-point...you definitely need to eat here!👌🏻😊

I had pretty high hopes for this place after reading all the glowing reviews. I even drove over an hour to get there, expecting something special. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t quite live up to the hype. I ordered the oxtail quesadillas with fries and a kids’ chicken tender meal for my son, while my mom went with the “Country Boy” plate. The quesadillas were just okay, the portion size was surprisingly small. My son’s kids meal actually looked more filling, which says a lot. For the price, I expected a bit more on the plate, it felt more like an appetizer than an entrée. My mom enjoyed her food, but the beans were placed directly in the to-go container instead of in a cup, which made everything a bit messier than it needed to be. The restaurant is tiny, which added to the wait time. Even for takeout, we waited about an hour. And I was a little surprised to be charged $1.00 for a small BBQ sauce that I assumed came with the tenders. All in all, it was an okay experience, but between the long wait, high prices, and small portions, I don’t think I’ll be making the trip again.

This place is banging for brunch! Who doesn't love some southern food like fried chicken and waffles? We came for the 2nd time this past weekend while meeting some family close by. We had to wait over 30 minutes but it was worth it. The biscuits are fluffy and never over cooked. The chicken is delicious served with the waffles as well as the rice and beans combo. We have now tried both French toast dishes of the peach cobbler and the bourbon banana one. Both were amazing but I loved the bourbon banana one. So many awesome options and a great spot down yummy food!

After months of hearing about Big John's, we finally got a chance to check it out for brunch. It was a Sunday afternoon outing, and as typical for this day and time at many restaurants, we had an extended wait (an hour). The restaurant is relatively small - some might say cramped - so it's not able to seat a lot of people at once. But the hostess was very friendly and promised to get us seated as soon as possible. Once we got our table, we were already ready to order. I decided to try a mimosa. They have bottomless mimosas for $25, or $9 each. I only ended up having two. Mine was a special made concoction with coconut and some other flavors that our waitress decided on. It was nice to have the personalized recommendation. To eat we got the chicken and waffles (red velvet waffle and tenders), oxtail quesadillas, and kids breakfast bowl. Everything was good enough. I do think the chicken and waffles were the best thing we had. Looking around the restaurant, I saw some other appetizing offerings that maybe I'll try on my next visit. The quesadillas were good, but not as flavorful as I expected. The kid's breakfast bowl was a great serving size for anyone, I think. Overall, it was a good trip. It's definitely a bit of an owner-operator diner vibe. But all the staff are nice and the food is tasty. I'll give it another go someday soon.

Got the biscuits and gravy, they were SO GOOD! And I'm a biscuit connoisseur, ha ha The staff were super nice. Sat outside with my fur baby. They even cooked fresh biscuits for me. Would be dangerous if I lived by here for sure! Thanks for the great experience!

1st time here and it ain't half bad at all. Came here with a partner and decided to try it after a 45 min wait. So we were seated, ordered and just enjoyed the music there until the food was ready. As a Caribbean, I must say that the food was quite good. The oxtail was not the way I would normally cook it because I cook it until the meat falls off the bone but I understand that it's not the same kind of cooking for a restaurant. However my partner had a regular salad and the drinks were decent also. I would come back and try the wings next time if anything.

The food, drinks and company were great! The service could have been better. The kitchen gave one of us the wrong food. It wasn't the waitress because she came back and verified everything. After the wrong food was brought out, our waitress disappeared for a long time The prices were reasonable. It is a small, busy space but I would definitely go back.

It was a rainy early Sunday so there was available parking up front. We were greeted and seated immediately with soft music playing in the back ground. They also had sports and news on there TV's with captions to read. I had the French Toast Breakfast with coffee and would order that again. Very good.

A must, if you're in the area! I don't have a single bad thing to say about this place. From the food to the service, everything was amazing. The red velvet waffles with honey butter tenders is such a flavorful take on the classic chicken and waffles. Also loved the breakfast potatoes and homemade biscuit. Service was so friendly from not just our server but all of the staff! I will definitely be back

So one of my friends suggested this said she heard good things. I checked Yelp and seems like people like it a lot. We tried it out. The place is kind of small and it was busy but we were seated pretty quickly. Once seated our waitress came to get our drink orders. We ordered mimosas and 3 waters. Mimosas came.. no waters. She then took our orders. Orders came out .. one was wrong. They took it back and by the time my other friend got her correct order.. we were about done eating. We asked for waters again and finally got them. I had the chicken and waffles. The waffles were nothing special but the chicken was great! (I got the honey butter chicken tenders). My friend had the French toast breakfast. She said it was very good. My other friend has salmon and grits .. she enjoyed it also. Overall the food was good , the mimosas were good but the service was trash. Good breakfast but I doubt I'd return .. kinda small and cramped and again the service was a mess. Sorry no pic of the salmon and grits.. it came out too late and I was so over it. lol

We had a very good lunch here on a busy Saturday afternoon. The place was packed when we got there -- during lunch hour. We'd thought maybe they wouldn't be so busy on a weekend but turns out we were wrong. There was a wait of about a half hour to 40 minutes for a table, but we were able to snag a couple open seats at the bar right away. The bar tender/server was also handling drinks and waiting on other tables. Still service was okay, considering. Everyone was very friendly. My husband ordered their breakfast bowl. He chose grits for his base. On top of this were 2 eggs (he ordered them over easy) with bacon crumbles and cheese. It was supposed to have sausage, as well, but he doesn't remember it having any. He added a touch of cholula sauce to spice it up. In any case, he liked his dish even though his eggs came out over medium, that is, not as runny as he would have liked. I got their shrimp and grits dish. On top of the creamy grits were five grilled shrimp. The shrimp were topped with a sauce that had diced tomatoes in it. On top of the sauce was grated cheese. The dish was tasty though a bit more sauce would have made it even nicer. My husband got his meal served first. He was halfway done when I finally received my food. So just expect this. The food was worth the wait even though he then had to sit watching me eat. Our neighboring seat mates were trying a bit of everything -- including enjoying their limitless mimosas which come in several flavors. They told us the passion fruit drink was the best. They'd ordered oxtail, peach French toast, and chicken and waffles -- all to share. All dishes looked quite good. I'm sure we will be back to try more of their menu. Come with patience and an appetite. If you love southern food, this is your kind of place.

Slow service getting the food out. In fact, we canceled an extra pancake Biscuits and gravy was good with a hint of clove. Big ol biscuits too The Florida bowl seemed popular with my table mates Upbeat vibe. Very clean

We had a great time at Big John's Eatery. The food was good, the service was fast, and the place was clean and welcoming. It's a smaller spot with limited seating, but that didn't take away from the experience.

I heard about this place and was excited to give it a try with my friend. Well, the pictures are cute but the food, I'll describe the taste. Tyson's chicken strips, gel like grits, Ore-Ida potatoes with green onions on top to make it semi homemade. I expected home fries. Very disappointed in the waffles although we ordered plain. Too afraid to give it another try. I would give the place an A for effort. The music was so loud, it was so hard to have a conversation with someone at the same table.

I wanted chicken and waffles and I had this on my list of places to try. The service was excellent. Very friendly, polite, and professional. I ordered the regular waffles with fried chicken quarters. Omg the fried chicken was so good, fresh and tasty! The waffles weee not as great they tasted doughy and uncooked. I ate the chicken and the waitress asked me about the waffles and I reluctantly told her. She immediately said she would bring me another serving, while it was better it was missing the crunch. The coffee was ok. When we were leaving a lady followed us out to apologize about the waffles. I would definitely go back for the fried chicken again or to try their lunch items. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. They had TV's on with sports and news.

Our server Lucy was amaxingggg! 10/10 for customer service! She was very friendly, patient and recommended good options for us first timers. I would recommend this place to anyone! The beautiful ladies are keeping this establishment afloat. Big John knew what he was doing when he hired them. I would give them an overall rating of 9/10. Simply because of the 2 flys that were trying to be our friends. I guess the food was smelling good to them. But the food was good. We had the following menu items: Red Velvet Waffle Chicken Wings (Mango Haberno & BBQ & Chill). I'm not a spicy person, but the Mango Haberno was my favorite and the blue cheese to complement It. Peach Cobbler French Toast = well tasted and well portioned Oxtail & Grits - Grits were good and the oxtail was good as well, but could have been marinated a little longer to catch the seasoning. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting the West Palm Beach area. As far as the drinks, my friend and I got the "The Vibe" which is a bowl of corona beer and maragarita mix (you can choose your flavors). It was really good and the sever put a hurting on It. Please take caution when drinking this and have fun activities planned after. It is a big bowl, so don't think you can take It home with you, because the answer will be no! lol! Enjoy!

Great little place. I had the biscuits and gravy. Absolutely fantastic. Good and service was great. Highly recommended.

The food is good, but the place is way too loud. They have TVs with the volume on through speakers, and it makes it hard to enjoy the meal. I asked the waitress politely to lower the volume, and she seemed annoyed. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back because of the noise level and the response I received.

Def a must try! Some of the best food I've had in a long time. The menu had a few options but the food is delicious. Samantha our server was amazing. I don't even like gritts but the salmon was one of my favorites. The Alfredo, spinach and mushrooms complimented it well. We did the breakfast bowl with the gritts and potatoes and I think doing both balanced well.

Shout out to Big John's Eatery for being the saving grace during my trip to WPB! Atmosphere: Small bar, crowded waiting area, small dining area, good music, great energy Staff: Amazing! Special thanks to Kimora, who is probably one of the best servers I've ever interacted with. She helped me navigate the menu, had energy that matched my own, and the girl was hilarious! Food: I had the peach cobbler french toast and the chicken and waffles. Both plates served generous portions and were absolutely delicious. The french toast was drenched in sauce and somehow stayed moist without turning soggy. The chicken and waffles were consumed nearly 48 hours later when I returned to DC. Needless to say, they travel well! I didn't get a chance to try the oxtails, but I could tell they're good just by looking at them. I reccomened the oxtails too! (lol) A time was had, and if I'm ever in the area again, I'll be sure to stop by.

Two words: SO GOOD! We had the braised oxtail, hash brown casserole, and, the chicken and waffles. Everything was DELICIOUS. If you're in the area, it's a must try. If you're near the area, it's a must try. Seriously that good! It was a little packed crowd wise, and understandably considering it was the weekend and the food is amazing. The music was a complete vibe. Good, friendly, service. Highly recommend!

Ok, first timer at BJE, so this is first impression. Entrance was weird. A wall, a door, a sign with not much on it. No actual person, so we stood behind some other folks, who it turns out were standing at the cash register I think. A few minutes later someone said to have a seat at any 2-top or 4-top. There were actually plenty of people there, but no one manning the door to welcome guests. Kinda weird. Next impression was the all gray, undecorated space. Pretty stark. I think they were going for clean and modern. Still, needs a touch of style or color. Our server (Lucy?) was great. Very nice, very attentive, so that was a hit! Thanks Lucy! Now for the food. I had the biscuits and gravy which come with eggs. I got my eggs scrambled and they were some of the best I've had outside of home. Really great. The biscuits were large and unique. Brush with a little glaze and perfect moisture and texture. The gravy was disappointing but not bad. Just white sausage gravy that lacked flavor. I'd recommend using some broth in the base for some improved umami. But I'm spoiled with an Italian wife who inherited amazing skills and also learned southern cooking from my Tennessee grandmother and mother. Her sauces and gravies are completely addictive. My wife had a skillet with great eggs, decent potatoes, good cheese and tasty bacon, but I felt the potatoes were frozen from the purveyor and for the price should have been fresh and better seasoned. We didn't have coffee because we didn't want to spend $40+ for breakfast. I think we spent $34 plus tip, which wasn't bad, but I felt the whole experience could've been better. The staff was WAY louder at times than the guests, which should NEVER happen. They were very nice and attentive though! Someone needs to take a fresh look and walk through the experience from front door to bathrooms and tighten things up a bit. Put out a few plants, touch up the walls where paint is missing, etc. They are so close to being worth $50-$60 for breakfast! But for that money, it needs to be excellent all around. I hope this helps. Tip to guests: consider sharing unless you are very hungry! The portions are large and I'm not a fan of breakfast leftovers.

Food is great ...service ok ..nice place worth a try different menu..the shrimp and grits and oxtails very good

Food...excellent Southern style cooking. Salmon-and-grits was outstanding. Service...good. Ambience...lively, but just a little noisy.

I loved the friendliness of the waitress and was completely shocked when the owner introduced himself. The food was good and I would go again if in the area. It is a little too far from home to make the trip often due to work hours and school.

Food 3.5 Service 3.5 Ambience relaxed Flavors were nice our food was cold The chicken sausage is really delicious The hashbrown casserole side very flavorful goes well with the Florida boy meal The French toast had a goood flavor but again Cold and looked thrown together on the plate, it was different than if you order it alone presentation looks completely different. Turkey bacon was double heated and hard. The worst part was the food being cold and slow to the table. I had high hopes for it but I was disappointed. I had to ask for drink refills. The people were friendly and minimal on attentiveness to the customers This is what happened when I went here!?!

We came on Easter Sunday. I was just certain that it would be extremely busy but when we got there we waited less than 10 minutes to be seated. It was a party of four. The food was delicious. It came out in a timely manner. I decided to get the bottomless mimosas and it was a huge glass. I ended up doing just one because the server said that it's twice the size if I were to just get one glass. The server was quick to get us any additional items we needed. The vibe is hip and young and I would most definitely be coming back to try different items on the menu

Amazing food and everyone is super friendly and welcoming. We go there often. Highly recommend

Tasty food , something different from your usual breakfast menu . They even have bottomless mimosas with all types of flavors not your boring usual !

Great food!!! Friendly servers who aim to please. Everything is cooked to order, so be patient.

I live in Wellington and I shop in this Kohl's Plaza, and discovered this hidden gem. The food is fantastic. The staff is inviting and courteous. I met Shay with the most amazing smile, and it seems every time I come in there is a young lady named Kayla working upfront. She is doing a fantastic job of setting the tone for the experience. They decor, an ambience, a cozy, and I love to support small business, especially when they get it right. Huge fan of the breakfast and have not had a single item on the menu I would not highly recommend---but I will put out there , try the banana bourbon, coconut French toast with the oxtail and grits. And of course you can't go wrong with bottomless mimosas. Great thing you have going here, Mr. John. Keep up the consistency - this place is fantastic!

The restaurant is about a 15 minute ride from the airport. The quant little place is big on hospitality and flavor. The ambiance is that of a small eatery that also does carry out. We were seated promptly and were taken care of by Gabby, she was a very sweet and attentive server, she checked on us regularly. The passionfruit mimosa she mixed was amazing with fresh fruit added in. The food did not take long to come out and it was fresh and hot. The berries on the French toast were very fresh and they had several cheese that you could add to your scrambled eggs, we went with American. The oxtails were super tender, fall-off-the-bone good. The carrots, green onions and oxtail gravy added good, complex flavors to the dish. The grits were very creamy. Great dishes. Overall it was a very great experience and if I'm ever in the area, I'd love to return.

This was my first time coming to this restaurant. I went with some girlfriends and had the oxtail and grits as my entree. The food was rich and creamy. It was decently priced for the amount of oxtails on the plate. A couple of the women ordered the French toast with bananas. It was super sweet. Most of us ordered passion fruit mimosas and it was a great choice. The customer service was good. I only wished there was some space to dance because they were playing good music.

Very very tasty spot to brunch!! Positives definitely include how quickly you receive your food, the decor of the inside, and the taste. The food presentation is gorgeous but not better than the deliciousness of the food. The taste is out-stand-ing!! I had the oxtail and grits. They were savory and tender and the grits was impressive. The cocktails could be stronger. A few negatives (that should not deter you from checking this place out) include: the wait and wait list. Disorganized up front; The size of the restaurant. Very small so it can only accommodate a few at a time which leads to the extended wait. Can't wait to go back to try more items.

We can never say enough good things about our favorite place here. It's amazing. You have to go and discover this gem yourself. I wish there were 10 stars to be able to give them as they'd be worth every one. I guess since I can only do 5, it is!

BJEs was great! The restaurant was clean and had a nice vibe. Frita was our server took such great care of us. The food was delicious and made my mouth water the moment it hit the table.

Great food and great service, but space is limited which affects the wait for a table.

I ordered take out from here one Sunday and it def worth the stop. The service was great, the inside seemed clean and the food was top tier. I got the peach cobbler French toast and the breakfast potatoes. The breakfast potatoes were super flavorful and different than breakfast potatoes I've had from other establishments (in a good way).

The wait was long but as to be expected on a Sunday. It was worth the wait because the food was excellent. I had the oxtail and grits and it was 10/10. My niece enjoyed her red velvet chicken and waffles. The staff was friendly. The place was clean. I would definitely recommend this place. I will definitely be back!

Big John Eatery did not disappoint! A group of 7 us came in for brunch, and we were immediately seated with no issue. The passion fruit mimosa was on point, I regret not getting the bottomless option. I got the oxtail grits and definitely satisfied. The flavors was delicious, oxtails tender, and the portion size was filling for the price. My friends got the salmon & grits which is more of a cream spanish mediterranean style, and they all raved over it. The table shared not one but two of bourbon banana coconut French toast. It was a bit too sweet, but it complimented our meal and was treated more like a dessert. I will definitely be back when I am in the area.

Food is delicious. The restaurant is nice local stop . Small and cozy. Chill vibes. The servers are pretty good but not personable or social. They hang in the back area and take a while to check on you. But def worth the trip here. They also do take out!! Seating outside restaurant and bar area is nice. Beer and mimosas

Some of the best oxtails in south Florida. The service and food matches up with the best of the best. I highly recommend!!! The oxtail and grits have me in a chokehold. It's worth the hour drive I make to come get it.

This place is amazing. My favorite has to be the chicken and waffles. The service is friendly and happy. This place always has a good vibe.

I wish I could give this place 0 star. Google says they close at 2pm however I got there at 2:47pm and this very rude lady said they close their kitchen at 2:45. So change your working hours on google.

Food and service both excellent!! Found this place while in the area for a kids soccer tournament. Reviews were great and the place did not disappoint. Food was teriffic and the staff was extremely friendly. Big John came by to say hello and entire staff were warm and welcoming. I had a chicken caeser which was very good, as well the wings were outstanding! I'd like to come back and try many other items.

horrible service!! the people were so rude and disrespectful!! I've been here before and not sure what happened but I'm applauded that they will treat their guest like that. The first sign was they said we couldn't eat outside although there was 2 empty tables outside. Then they messed up my food and replaced it with half the correct order and gave me sligh comments about it. Never coming there again!

The food at this restaurant was excellent! They really took it to another level--from the chicken and waffles to the salmon and grits, everything was so tasty.

Absolutely amazing food!!! I love big johns eatery!! My first time having it i had the breakfast bowl and it was delicious! My mom had the french toast (wish i had a pic) but it was sooooo good! I love everything on the menu our server was very nice and the ambiance was clean. Please add their biscuits to your order the absolute BEST! Better than your grandma biscuit Big John please consider more locations (Miami, Orlando, Etc)

Great food, mimosas was very good. Very small place. Servings were big, servers was very attentive.

Food is good but service leaves a lot to be desired. Sarah didn't bother to remove the used creamer containers then presents a check w/o even clearing the plates and stands in front of you waiting for her tip. The wait staff is talking & laughing louder than the music in the restaurant.

Finally, I made my way to Big John's Eatery for some brunch. Seeing the menu online intrigued me, and hearing some good responses from some of my friends about the place. Overall, I was pleased with my first experience and will be returning to try other items on their menu -- as they serve both breakfast and lunch. While there was a wait time, it appeared for table seating, the establishment how high-top chairs at their bar available. So gladly took a seat by the corner while waiting for a menu. While they appeared short-staffed, the servers that took my order and provided me with drink and foodie goodness were incredibly polite and accommodating and did their best to ensure I had everything I needed. Since they were out of gravy (so I didn't order the biscuits and gravy), I went for the BJE Chicken & Waffles, which were very good. Specifically, I enjoyed the fried chicken, which was incredibly tasty and not too heavy; I certainly liked how they prepared the chicken before frying and devouring each of the four pieces they served the dish alongside the red velvet waffles. While I found the red velvet waffles a tad dry, the cream cheese drizzle was sweet and satisfying without being overly used. I wickedly enjoyed their side of bacon. The right portion of three strips, the bacon had a nice smokiness and was incredibly savory. Noticing what other patrons were having at the bar, I will return to have the Florida Boy dish that had an amazing-looking biscuit served with eggs, bacon, and a choice of grits, hashbrown casserole, or potatoes. The shrimp & grits also looked yummy, as did the wings. Parking was pretty easy, as the restaurant is located in the same plaza as Dick's Sporting Goods, Texas Roadhouse, and Dunkin' Donuts, down the street from the Amphitheatre. I could see coming here way ahead of going to a concert for sure.