Brother Fox

Brother Fox has a great atmosphere, the service was attentive and friendly. The menu was not overly impressive for the prices they charge. We had the whole chicken, and while it was flavorful and delicious, I don't feel it matched up with the cost. The margaritas were tasty, but weak. The dessert was my favorite part of the meal, it was apparently brought in from Craft Bakery. I probably will not go back unless it is for a special occasion like NYE.

Brother Fox absolutely delivers. The food is excellent, the service is on point, and the drinks are phenomenal. That Garden Margarita is Spectacular. Hands down one of the best cocktails in Pensacola. This place is perfect for a date night. It’s definitely one of the nicest restaurants in the area, with a vibe that hits that sweet spot between classy and comfortable. If you’re looking for great food, great drinks, and a place that feels special, Brother Fox is it.

My wife and I experience at Brother Fox was incredible. The food was incredible and it was the most fun I've had eating dinner in a long time. The best part about the night and what elevated the experience, was that EVERY employee knew it was my wife and I anniversary. The attention to detail to let front of staff know, the chef, waiter and even employees of the resturant that wernt even serving our table that it was our anniversary really made us feel special and welcomed.

Brother Fox is a place that understands its ingredients, treating them with a reverence that translates into profound flavors. The charbroiled oysters are a masterclass in texture and taste. Each shell holds a perfect, briny jewel. Rarely does service rise to the level of the cuisine, but at Brother Fox, it is an equal partner in the dining symphony. Our server, Megan, was the consummate professional: intuitive, gracious, and possessing an effortless warmth that elevated the entire experience. She moved with a quiet confidence, anticipating needs before they arose, a flawless conductor of the evening's flow. Brother Fox is not merely a restaurant; it is an essential gastronomic destination. A resounding five stars.

Another amazing night at Brother Fox! If you haven’t been, you are missing out. Superb service, Megan was great as usual, attentive, kind, and just the right amount of chatting. The food! Y’all we have NEVER been disappointed by any of the dishes we have tried. Of course we like some better than others but all have been good. Tonight we enjoyed the charcuterie board of drunken goat cheese, manchego, prosciutto, pickled peaches, berries, etc. Very nice pairings offered. We also enjoyed the patatas bravas. The potatoes were nicely seasoned, aioli was flavorful and creamy & the tomato sauce was robust with nice acidity. But for appetizers the escargot was my favorite tonight. Melt in your mouth with a delectable garlic sauce butter sauce that was absolute perfection! For the entree we selected the tomahawk steak. Seasoned well, cooked very nicely on a wood-fired grill over oak, served with broccolini and fingerling potatoes. Juicy, tender, rich in flavor. Wow! It doesn’t get any better! We finished off the evening with a trifecta oBrother Fox: s’mores cheesecake (creamy and rich) churros (crispy outside, soft center, covered in cinnamon sugar served with Aztec chocolate- Yum!) and mocha torte (light, creamy mousse, rich chovolate, and nitty crust) Thank you Brother Fox for a phenomenal evening. We love celebrating with you! Oh, I can’t forget to mention, I love the addition of valet parking. This makes parking 100x easier and Jackson was so polite and very quick retrieving the vehicles. Always striving to offer service that’s one step beyond.

I've been here twice and had the chicken and waffles, and also the shrimp and grits, and both were amazing! Parking is weird but just find a spot on the street and walk over. The only reason for the four stores is because it is a little pricey for the amount of food you get. Most of the time for brunch, I am pretty hungry, and I could eat double what these portions are. Quality ingredients though, so I get it.

Really enjoyed celebrating our anniversary at Brother Fox Sister Hen! We started at Sister Hen for drinks—the candlelit ambiance is very intimate, & the drinks menu had a lovely variety, even with a dedicated NA section. The Bees Knees was my fave—so delicious and perfectly balanced. We were escorted through another secret door to our dinner reservation where we had the calamari special (nice touch with the homemade fried pickles in the mix) and the charbroiled oysters, which were packed with flavor! For mains we had the snapper special, the octopus, & the caviar special. The fish was a perfectly cooked generous sized filet. Octopus was tender and had great flavor. Caviar special had a goat cheese foam and the lightest, crispiest homemade chips making for the perfect bites. We loved it all! Our server, George, was excellent! We love when a server knows the menu well & can help us deliberate on enough but not too much food while making sure we don’t miss out on anything. Can’t wait to go back and enjoy the outdoor seating next time!

We loved our experience here, and the service was wonderful. I was somewhat disappointed in the paella for two. This should be a generous and abundant dish; the shrimp were excellent, but the mussels and clams ( only a few) were small and somewhat obliterated by overcooking. I felt the amount of rice and seafood was meager for two. The small plates were thoroughly enjoyable, a drunken goat cheese plate and some blistered shishito peppers. Our churros for dessert were okay. I will be happy to give it another try, but the prices may make that later than sooner.

We came here for a date night last night and enjoyed ourselves! The raspberry foam gin drink is DELICIOUS. The inside was cute, I appreciated the dim ambiance, and the outdoor seating will be amazing once the weather cools down. Everything we had and shared was good! We also checked out the speakeasy after and the mezcal cocktails were on point. Can't wait to come back!

7/7/2025 - UPDATE: reached out to the manager, per his request, and have not received any additional contact. Unfortunately, it was a total miss. Food, drinks, and service were a disappointment. It took 50 minutes to get our drinks. Our appetizers came out before our drinks (whiskey neat, margarita, and an old fashion). 3 out of 4 people order the filet. They asked for them to be prepared medium rare and they came out well done. One guest could barely cut into his because of how it was cooked. Our server tried but she was struggling. We were 1 of 4 tables and she couldn't get keep up. We had a 2 top next to us and they left very disappointed. Other servers were coming up to them and apologizing for their service. Another 2 top was seated and they left 15 minutes after being seated because it took so long to be greeted. We have dined here serval times prior and there always seems to be "something" off. Tonight was just completely off. The only reason I gave 2 stars was because the appetizers were good and the runners were very kind. It will take a lot to get us back.

Let me start by saying, OUR SERVER GRANT WAS GREAT! This review does NOT reflect him or his service. Night started off with a completely confused hostess who couldn't seem to figure out table sequencing and such. We had a reservation, but it seemed like a shock that we were there with all of the members of our party. As usual, they were out of one of the food options and some of the drink options. By the time we got our drinks, two tables around us had already left without ordering. A younger gal, food runner not a server, was pretty rude and fresh with her attitude. Poor communication with staff. Seems like a manager and training related problem. But again, Grant was great despite his coworkers. Another training problem, reaching over and being inflexible with refilling glasses. If someone presents you their glass to be filled, don't ignore it and walk around the table. Don't look confused and refuse to fill a presented water glass. No pics because nothing was photo worthy. Bad presentation. Food was okay. Overpriced for what you get. This is our 5th time, all with similar experiences.

First of all thankyou to the staff who were so kind and knowledgeable. Dalton was great at the bar. We had delicious cocktails- espresso martini and nectar of gods. The Pan con tomato and chargrilled salad were delicious. The main courses were not bad - they were ok. Beautiful environment- might stop by again.

Came in just for appetizers and just ordered one of everything. I think the least impressive was the olives. I know traditionally they come with pits in them and that just made it more difficult to eat. The Shishido peppers were kind of a miss as well, kind of soft and soggy. The aioli was a nice touch but provided not much flavor. Our favorite dish of the whole evening was the octopus with the mojo verde sauce. The mojo verde actually kicked the peppers up a notch. The mushroom tartar was also a great surprise lots of flavor and impressive presentation. Inside was nice and clean, and our server was good at bringing out each plate in a timely manner as not to overwhelm the table.

Our first time dining at Brother Fox. We had been hearing good things about it. We made a reservation & appeared early. So we sat at entrance inside watching the employees set the tables. We ordered the happy hour Marinated Olives, Pan Con Tomate, Shishitos, Gambas Al Ajillo & a 2X2 Charcuterie and ended up ordering another Pan Con Tomate w/ Anchovies. The olives were good and the regular order of Pan Con Tomate was delicious. We also tried another order with anchovies. Not our thing so we removed those little fishes. The charcuterie board had 4 slices of Spanish Chorizo, a piece of prosciutto (looked like maybe two pieces, two different cheeses, almonds & few blueberries and strawberries and one large Caper sliced into. It was good but it lacked a jam or sauce. For $36 I expected a fuller charcuterie board. I would not order the board again. So the one item that left me wanting more was the Pan Con Tomate. It was absolutely delicious. We may go back to taste the Carne Asada. It was a relaxing dinner and our server Emily V was very nice and helpful when it came to ordering. She knew the menu and that's worth a star on its own. Overall it was a great dinner in a beautiful atmosphere. Now headed to Sister Hen.

I'm giving a 5 star. We had a big party to accommodate. She was wonderful so was the manager. I wish I could remember there names. There was one little mishap with the food. Which to me was ok. Considering we had such a big group. They was very apologetic and ended up making up for it. Me and my husband cannot wait to come back. The atmosphere was amazing. Just a good time in general one of the best dinners we've had in a long time. Make sure you try the oysters they are Ahhhmazing!!

Phenomenal food, service and atmosphere. Perfect for a date night or birthday celebration. Recommend sitting outside to enjoy the patio and watch the cooks flame the grilled meats.

Good date night spot has a restaurant on the inside and bar around the corner just go make that call

We enjoyed our dining experience at Brother Fox. The food was fresh with delicious surprises. The ambience was cozy yet lively, with everyone enjoying the moment with great food and great service. Megan was a very hospitable and attentive server and took great care of us. She checked in on us from time to time but not too much. We will certainly visit again!

We visited today for Sunday brunch as I've been wanting to come for a while but we do not do dinner out very much any more at all and Sunday brunch is the only noon-time option here. For a restaurant built into the low ceiling, lower floor of a historic building this is very nicely, enjoyably and attractively done. Impressive. My wife had the shrimp tacos which she loved, but which she thought could be elevated with a complimentary sauce of some sort or another. Though I have been burned out on Shrimp and Grits for years now, I went with it today thanks to the reviews here on Yelp and our server's recommendation. I was not disappointed. This is a really unique and enjoyable rendering of this dish. The chorizo spiced sauce is quite tasty and the six large shrimp were perfectly cooked. It is hard to judge the flavor of the cheese grits for all the sauce that covers the dish. I would love to see this dish plated with the shrimp layered over the bed of grits and the sauce ladled over one side of the shrimp so the grits on the other side are sauce-free. Both my Tanqueray martini and after meal smoked Old Fashioned were superbly poured. Really well done. Our server, Bre, was delightful and perfectly attentive. We're going to have to make the effort to visit for dinner so we can delve into that menu's offerings.

Out of this world! Second time here. Started with cocktails the speakeasy and had the tini. Flowed into the restaurant for a perfect lineup of tapas. Server was FANTASTIC and expertly sequenced/paired our selections for the most amazing meal. 100% will come back.

It was a Tuesday night. This was our 2nd time eating here. It was ok the first time, nothing special. But we thought we'd give it another try for our 30th anniversary because it's a popular place. Big mistake. Service was below average. We tried to ordered an appetizer but our waitress forgot to tell us it was sold out. Ok. Then we ordered a bottle of red wine with dinner. She came back saying they just sold the last bottle so we had to get another one. Ok. Then she broke the cork trying to open it. I hope she's new or she needs to rethink waitressing. We got the large skirt steak plate. It was ok. Again nothing special. It's disappointing because there aren't many good restaurants in Pensacola. They've put up padding on the ceiling to help with the noise but it's still loud especially if there's a large group sitting together. We will not be going back.

We came for a birthday and could not of asked for a better experience! The chicken was amazing. We shared small plates and the chicken with friends. The cost was well worth the experience. The churros were fabulous! Our waitress was so great. One of the best experiences we've had in Pensacola in a long time.

Everything was delicious. We have frequented Brothers Fox several times the food is always delicious. The serving sizes are on the smaller side but the flavors are amazing. Service is hit or miss but they do okay. Brunch is my favorite menu they have. Clean inside large outdoor seating area.

We have been here several times, but tonight we had an amazing server. Emily was attentive and made several recommendations. Tonight we had the Tomahawk steak. It was fabulous! We would highly recommend a meal here. We started with a cocktail downstairs. Then sat outside to enjoy our meal.

Was there (again) for Father's Day brunch. Huevos Rancheros was great! Server was friendly and attentive. Nice atmosphere.

Fantastic spot, especially for brunch. A mean bloody? Check. Delicious grits? Check. Plenty of inside and patio seating and awesome service. Parking might be a bit of a challenge is their crowded. But, I would definitely come back to try more of their menu.

My fiancé took me here for my birthday!! We were both surprised with the venue. Turned out to be rather cozy and intimate with awesome mood lighting. Had a pretty well stocked bar with premium spirits and very reasonable prices. The service was rather good but I thought for the setting the staff could have been dressed a little more professional. However everyone was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu. We started the meal with chargrilled oysters. They were tasty but on the small side. For the main course we had the seafood paella for our first outing. The dish is sold as a serving for two to four but I would say two adults maximum! Gotta say it was pretty good but it seemed like it could use more seafood. Both the mussels and clams were rather small...maybe out of season. I guess I'm just use to seafood paella being really filled with seafood and maybe a bit more punched up spice Overall we were happy with our experience for the first visit and will definitely go back and see if we should increase the rating. While only three stars for now, I recommend you check out the restaurant as a change of pace. Lots of the other foods that came off the grill and kitchen area looked really tempting!!

First off, we started just wanting to get into Sister Hen, we waited for about 30+ minutes to get In. Once the manager, Andrew, came out to tell us that there was not any room but we could sit at the Brother Fox bar, he led us to the bar and gave us complimentary red wine for our wait. John gave us shots of Tequila right when we got to the brother fox bar. But that wasn't the gift. He showered us with laughter and entertainment. He celebrated our 10 yrs anniversary of marriage with a complimentary churros desserts! The banana foster whisky drink was so good! We finally got to go over to Sister Hen, it was so nice! Chloe and Andrew behind the bar, were amazing! They taught us stories of the beginning of the bar.and how drinks were made. So thankful to come across their sweet souls. Thankful for the whole experience and will definitely be back!

So, I'm actually disappointed... Disappointed, that I have to drive an hour and a half from Mobile to Pensacola, to relish in this nearly clandestine revelry, to parlay with one remarkable bartending connoisseur, and to liberate my palate with libations and incredible entrees alike. As a patron who obviously appreciates the finer taste in life (self-proclaimed epicurean), believe me when I say- Brother Fox will not, actually, disappoint. Bottoms up, and hats off to... one Mr. John Moore- for holding it down, and holding nothing back- in his inspiration, creativity, and painstaking execution. Sincere appreciation and respect, for the art and delivery of his culinary and cocktail passion, expressed. I could definitely go on, but you get the point... Here's to indulging in the finer things in life! Proost! XO, Melanie @mellymelbelle

This was our first visit to Brother Fox, very nice decor and atmosphere, restrooms are clean Food was very good , they have ample options of small plates to share and all sounded great , we ordered patatas bravas & croquetas and they were spot on delicious...and then the paella for 2 which was good but a bit on the salty side. Our server mentioned they just had 3 dessert options The service is why we rate it 3 Our hostess was very nice and even gave us ideas of where to park ( it's very limited and recently parallel streets had been marked reserved for residential) Fir starters our server never introduced herself , she came to the table smiled and asked what we wanted to drink and shortly after came back with 2 drinks, a beautifully crafted cocktail that was delicious and a smoked Old Fashion, which we pointed out was not smoked at all , and her answer was their old fashion are weakly smoked. She saw a napkin fell to the floor and immediately offer to replace this and completely forgot , 15 min later we had to remind her, she never came back to see if we had any comments on the food ( the usual any where you go) One would think for a restaurant with this status and hype ( recently mentioned as Best Restaurant in USA TODAY ) service should be top notch I still feel I'll go back as the food was very good and different from everything else in town

Love, love Brother Fox great food and wonderful service. The staff is very friendly and go beyond in making sure you're satisfied and happy with your service. Definitely go back! Everything is delicious

Fun dinner experience. The food and drinks were both great. Definitely get the oysters and try the sour drink.

Such a great experience. The bartender was fun and knowledgeable on the menu. Had great recommendations and made the most amazing cocktails. I stayed way too long and tried as many drinks as I could before I left. I can't wait to come back and try everything on the menu. It's a must try if you haven't been. A lil birdie told me they also have a speakeasy sister hen. Ok be checking that out next.

We started out with a fancy and tasty Bloody Mary and passion fruit mimosas. We ordered the charcuterie board for an appetizer and the chicken and waffle entree...everything exceeded expectations. Would definitely recommend...

Brother Fox in the Lily Hall hotel is a gorgeous little restaurant with really interesting options. George provided excellent service. He's very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. If you like cabbage definitely try the charred cabbage dish, it's delicious! All in all I had a wonderful experience at the Hotel, restaurant and the super cool speak easy on site ( the Bahn Mi Tini is a must!!!). If you're a paella lover their take on it is decent but not the best paella you've ever had.

Amazing dining experience! Paella was amazing as good as our paella in Spain!! We came for this dish because we saw it on Facebook and it didn't disappoint just like the photos!! Chef Darian came out to our table and greeted us to make sure everything was amazing (and it was) coming from a head chef that meant so very much! George our server was superb and the mixologist John was perfection as he selected and purveyed the most amazing cocktail and wine to go with our meal!! Top marks!!! Michelin folks come and visit this amazing gem!!

We are visiting from out of town & heard this is a good place to go. It exceeded all expectations! The food was delicious, the drinks were amazing & the service was the best! Eugene made really good recommendations and had the best service. John the Bartender made someone in our party who wasn't drinking special mocktails that tasted amazing! I love this place! Thank you Eugene & John for accommodating us!

Another wonderful experience!!! This is our fifth or sixth dinner at Brother Fox and it just keeps getting better! The service is always awesome and the food is amazing. It's really like a hidden gem in Pensacola, and it has a super fun speakeasy down below. Both of these places are super fun and I highly recommend!

Our first visit was very impressive! We did go on a holiday, so reservations were made in advance and we had no wait upon arrival. Our server was friendly and attentive, and we were pleased with both beverages and food we ordered. We got the shishito peppers (my SOs favorite), the octopus (my favorite, and I typically do not order octopus as it's usually overcooked) and the croquettes. We finished the meal with churros, and the accompanying salted caramel was fantastic. Having the manager introduce himself while busing tables for busy servers left a great impression as well. We very much look forward to our next visit!

The ambience was nice. The service was great but unfortunately the food was not. Three couples ordered paella and to our disappointment, it was salty and lacked much of a descent amount of seafood. The food is expensive and in my honest opinion not worth the $200 bill my husband and I paid for the paella we shared, a cheese board and two drinks.

Terrible service (Laureen). We walk in and they don't want us to sit outside like we had reserved and try to convince us to sin inside, we didn't. Get seated at our table after standing in the hallway for 5 minutes because they didn't have our table prepared. She gets us water and leaves doesn't get a drink order or anything. She doesn't come back for our drink order until 25 minutes later. Put in our drink order and wait another 20 minutes for our drinks, we finally get them then order. Our server never came back and checked on us while waiting. My dad and aunt said theirs beers were disgusting and wanted to order new ones, they chased a different waiter down ordered the new beers and never recieved them. After 25 minutes we get our food I got the Father's Day special which was a 20oz steak, it was so overcooked it was actually disgusting and inedible. Ordered it medium rare got it more than well done no flavor at all., I couldn't chew it at all. DISGUSTING. My family got the paella said it had no flavor at all and just tasted completely like paprika. Again disgusting. The whole time we were attempting to eat our nasty food we never got checked on at all but her other table next to us was checked on 5 times while she never even looked at us. I had to chase her down to even get the bill to pay, she was super sweet but doesn't need to be a waitress we were there nearly an hour before even ordering and didn't get checked on by OUR server one time. Terrible service terrible food. And I feel bad because my dad was as so excited to eat here for Father's Day. Could have got better at McDonald's and l'd definitely wouldn't have been $300 there Andrew G.

From start to finish the entire experience was excellent. The ambiance was very much so inviting and cozy. The entire staff was warm and welcoming making the experience excellent. The dishes were executed beautifully and the flavors were a superb. Highly recommend this restaurant to locals and visitors alike.

We were a party of 2. Arrived and seated in a very crowded space. Asked to be moved and told they could not accommodate however saw another couple sitting at a table for 4. Then told by server that our drink order that they were out of an ingredient. Then few minutes later brought the drink we ordered. He said the missing ingredient had to be made? So what was the problem? You offer something and then say you can't mske it!Then placed our order and a short time later told by server that they were out of eggs-benedict. This is brunch, why are you out of a basic item. Had winter storm last Tuesday Wednesday but things were moving by Thursday. The server should know ahead of time ( manager responsibility) what they are out of before customers orders or asked what they want to order. Very disappointed on our first visit and don't plan to return for a while to let education set in.

My wife and I were staying in a new spot in Pensacola on a little quick vacation trip, and Brother Fox was just a few blocks down the street so we were able to walk there. The food was really amazing, and I thought we got a great deal for the price. We ended up getting the steak for two with the peppers and onions, and we got the elote salad. Our waitress was really kind, as well. Beautiful vibe, great food and just a really nice overall experience! Will definitely be back next time we're in Pensacola.

First thing to know is that there is no onsite parking for the restaurant, and parking on the street is a task. We recently ordered pickup from their brunch menu, and it was under whelming, especially for the price. Plus, they forgot our bacon that comes with the waffles plate. The menu would do well to add some more standard type of brunch faire, too. Overall, not impressed.

I have been so BEYOND excited to try Brother Fox and finally went for my birthday a few weeks ago. The fact that my birthday was denoted on the reservation apparently doesn't matter. I even mentioned it to our server and it just didn't matter. That was disappointing but I get it. Not a big deal and it's not changing my rating one way or another but it would be nice if the noted celebrations meant anything. The food was good but for the price point, it just doesn't match unfortunately. The acoustics (as just about every other review mentions) are the main focus on me never having a desire to return. I'm sure there HAS TO be a way to fix the acoustics in this place, there just has to be. Additionally, our server didn't seem to be knowledgeable and was merely "ok" which is a major bummer. Brother Fox was fine but I'm not paying that much for mediocrity. Sister Hen is phenomenal - I will continue to visit Sister Hen for sure!!!

I rarely write a poor review but have no other recourse here. We went to BF for an Easter brunch. Not inexpensive at $85 per person but we heard it was good. Standard buffet fare (hard to excel at that). They did have a tower of oysters on the half shell. My wife got 7-8 and started in. On oyster 5 or so she noticed a worm crawling out of it. 50+ years for her eating raw oysters and this was a first. Our server got the manager and he said he googled it and found it was a "harmless" worm but he said that he would comp her brunch. Kind of pointless given she lost her appetite. Bottomline is the bill came and it was full fare. Not wanting to make a scene we just paid and left. Gave our server 25% tip since this wasn't her fault and her service was excellent. Contacted the restaurant twice via their web contact form and also separately on e-mail. No response from either. very disappointing experience at the least

We went to Sister Hen and had John M. as our bartender. The drinks were amazing. Best expresso martini yet!!! I live in Mass and can't wait to go back to Pensacola just to go here again!

The food was delicious-love the variety & freshness! The staff were friendly, efficient, even the Manager came several times to the table! We will definitely be back & recommend you!

Ate here on a Friday Night with friends..the place seems small but the food and drinks is delish... had the charbroiled oysters for an appetizer...it tasted ok kinda small... Had the prime steak skirt asada for our entree... I love the seasonings and spices which brings flavors that came with it.. had the sangria and I really enjoyed the drink..my husband bought us the pitcher to share with friends.. didn't get to try any desert because we were soo full but i would love to come back

Brother Fox is a neat little concept of a restaurant, with the adjoining speakeasy (Sister Hen) being an absolute highlight. The menu variety and quality of food was immaculate, with pricing being largely reflective of this - big hats off to all of the kitchen staff! It is worth noting that as this venue errs more towards the 'fine dining' end of the spectrum, serving sizes are on the smaller side (as is common in such venues); I'm not including this as a downside, I just thought it worth noting in case you are looking to dine somewhere with a more 'pub fare' sized meal. The vibe of Brother Fox, as stated above, leans more toward fine dining, but not in a 'suit and tie' sort of way, but rather in a d e m u r e , almost sultry, way. I'd be very surprised to see young children or "unruly" individuals here. Our experience with staff was fine, but certainly nothing stellar. Toward the end of our meal specially (appetisers complete, still eating our mains, and only ~50% of the way through our bottle of wine), we felt somewhat 'rushed' by our waiter, who repeatedly interrupted us to ask whether we were ready to order dessert and/or close out, even after we stated we weren't ready yet, and would wave them down when we were. Unfortunately, this didn't cultivate the relaxed energy we were hoping for, given that we were catching up with friends we hadn't seen in years, and bordered on making us feel unwelcomed; while I understand Brother Fox is a business, it did feel a bit cold to be treated in a 'checklist item' sort of way, simply looking to take our money and move us on our way. Fortunately, our experience in Sister Hen afterward served to redeem our experience, and allowed us to finish our night on a more positive note. The staff, the menu, and the vibes were all phenomenal; I would highly recommend visiting here should you be at Brother Fox, or even as an experience on its own. Also, there is no onsite parking available, however there is a dirt lot a 1-minutes walk down the road, where one can park for free. Just thought this worth noting so you can better plan ahead should you choose to visit. Overall, I'm not sure I would return to Brother Fox, purely from a customer service standpoint. For me personally, no amount of delicious food (which it was) can compensate for an uncomfortable experience; I can't truly enjoy my food if I can't relax while doing so. Perhaps I'd be willing to visit again on weekday, in hopes it is less busy and therefore staff may be less pushy.

Brother Fox was also just voted by USA Today as one of its Restaurants of the Year.

Always a wonderful meal great drinks, good atmosphere, especially when followed by sister hen

Superb service, setting (the patio), and dishes made for a wonderful experience. I enjoyed a really nice white wine from Spain, and the tapas were each a surprise of flavor, the mushroom and beet, the potatas bravas, the gambas (shrimp), and an entree of superb snapper. A unique menu with flair.

We were excited to try Brother Fox for my wife's birthday, as we have been trying for sometime now to have dinner here. The restaurant was empty as was the majority of downtown due to it being a Sunday night. Service was good and our food came out quickly. We ordered a couple salads and a half dozen grilled oysters along with the sticky wings and a couple cocktails. They drinks were good and so was the food, although the food left us a bit underwhelmed. The salads were flavorful, no complaints there. The oysters felt like they were a bit over-seasoned, to the point where they almost had a bitter finish, but they were not bad. they only have five entrées on the menu, so after eating our small plates, we decided for the price we would rather just visit Sister Hen and a couple other downtown establishments to finish our meal. I believe they could definitely improve their menu and also the flavor of the food could be improved. I do hope it succeeds so I will give it some time and look into trying it again.

I was a bit disappointed by my experience at Brother Fox this evening. I've been to Sister Hen repeatedly because the service is always impeccable and the drinks are perfection. Andrew, Chloe, and Daisy always take care of us and I feel like I get my moneys worth in both quality of drinks, service, and atmosphere. So I decided to try the actual restaurant this evening and it was frankly kind of a bummer. I 100% do not mind throwing down some money on a meal if its worth it and this was not it. It was a bland, safe experience from the food, to the decor, to the service. While the menu gives an interesting Spanish vibe, there's nothing else in the restaurant, from the interior to the seasoning of the food, that actually speaks to that vibe. the food: We shared the charcuterie board, the Brussels, and the low country boil. Maybe we ordered the wrong items but here's my thoughts: Charcuterie board: $36 for a small typical meat and cheese plate. 2 pieces of prosciutto, 5 thin slices of chorizo, 4 small wedges of cheese and a smattering of nuts and mushy berries that would have been good if they hadn't wilted in the fridge before coming to us. Brussels: $14 I really wanted to like this dish. The lemon air foam on top was unique and super yummy, but the Brussels themselves were hard and the texture of the whole dish was just wrong and not pleasant to eat. The flavors were pretty good together but had the consistency of trail mix. It was a small amount of sprouts for the price, but enough to be shareable, I was just disappointed. Low country boil: $36. Let me start with the fact that the sauce on this dish was absolutely incredible. I could eat that with a spoon all day and be happy. However, it was overshadowed by the 6 overcooked shrimp, and undercooked potatoes. The corn was yummy but was so small. The bread that came with it was so stale and burnt that it was inedible (a problem the woman at the table next to us also had). The flavors of this were spot on, but it was poorly cooked. We had two cocktails with our meal that were very good, but overall the whole experience was not worth the price tag. We dropped our $120 on 2 cocktails, a charcuterie board, a small shrimp boil and a side of Brussels sprouts and then immediately went to another bar for food. Our server was nice enough but kinda dropped the check and ran. It was an okay meal, kind of a blah experience, that was just not worth the price tag However, Sister Hen is phenomenal I'll continue going there.

This is a fun date night restaurant in Pensacola. It's outside the downtown, so parking is both better but also could require walking in the local neighborhood. One hack: ask for seats at the speakeasy for after dinner! I found out after I ate there :( Food was all good portions, well flavored and served in nice courses. Servers are friendly and helpful. I would just avoid the small 2 tops in the middle of restaurant traffic under bright lights.