Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

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Food was great but due to lack of employees (like most places these days) it took a while to be seated and finally had to ask our server about our salads.. (we hate to have our salads served at the same time as our entrees.) But, the food was good as usual and we were full while still being able to take leftovers for another meal.

Dianna

Since moving to the Carrolwood area, I'm pleased to have found a nice chill spot close by where I can have the best of both worlds, a full bar and comfort food. The Painkiller drink was a Must try! Limited to only 2 orders per person, this drink definitely sneaks up on you! I have a pretty decent tolerance and even I kind of underestimated this drink. Loved the shredded coconut honey soaked rim, and the portion of the drink is very generous. Prices of the drinks and food on the menu was also very reasonable and refreshing to see, as the portions are generous as well. I ordered the chicken tenders and shrimp combo, which is a great dish for land and sea type. 5 tenders with a choice of grilled or coconut fried shrimp, which I definitely went with the coconut. (guilty pleasure, whoops!) Paired with 2 sides of my choosing, buttered corn and broccoli cheddar casserole. Really loved the dish, the batter was nice and crunchy, tasted like it was fried in fresh oil. The shrimp was the best part, crispy with just the right amount of coconut breading, not overly thick where it'd overpower the shrimp. There's a nice side of sauce that's fantastic for dipping, had a nice spicy kick to it that marries well with the coconut flavoring. I also tried a few bites from my boyfriend's dish consisting of the chicken fried chicken with some mash. We were both pleasantly...and deliciously, surprised by how juicy the meat was, considering that it was made with 2 pieces white breast meat! Again, the batter was fantastic and extra crispy. Last but not least, I cannot forget to give a special shout-out to the fabulous yet dangerously good honey butter croissants! Wow! I had to force myself to hold back after eating 2; the warm, flakey buttery croissant with the sweet drizzled honey butter. *Chef's kiss* Great first experience here, other than waiting a while to be seated during a slow time, I will be looking forward to frequenting here more!

Tyler Brown (TampaTraveler)

Good spot in the area to check out!! They serve large portions and the food has good flavor……at reasonable prices. Service was kind of lacking but with the times that we are in nowadays, what restaurant isn’t short staffed. Atmosphere was OK, the bar area is nice which is where we sat at. Will probably be making a return visit!

Colton Smith

Absolutely amazing. This is my husband and I new favorite restaurant. Great food even better service. I don't remember our server but she was absolutely the best. Amazing food at amazing prices.