GROVE

GROVE reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. M

   Michael

   Houston1 review

   1.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Watch your wallet! Overnight, after dining at the Grove, I received a notification from my credit card company questioning a 84% tip. I’m a constant 20% tipper. The Grove changed this tip to 84% in hopes I wouldn’t catch it. This is fraud, it’s illegal and I hope the Grove is prosecuted. Thank goodness for my credit card company in questioning this. Despicable!
   

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2. B

   Blythe VIP

   Naples105 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Met a friend for Happy Hour where we served promptly and professionally by Heather. Love keeping it local. Thank you for a nice evening.
   

   GROVEResponded 6 days ago

   Blythe, Thank you for the glowing review! We can’t wait to see you again soon!
   

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   Cynthia

   Tampa10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A delicious lunch with friends in a lovely outdoor atmosphere, surrounded by the charm of the Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
   

   GROVEResponded 6 days ago

   Cynthia, Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re thrilled you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon!
   

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   Ron

   Tampa3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Stefan did a great job with our 7 top, and all the staff there could not have been nicer! Well done!
   

   GROVEResponded 7 days ago

   Ron, we appreciate you taking the time to leave this recommendation! We will be sure to let Stefan know you enjoyed his impeccable service! We hope you'll make it back for another fantastic meal soon.
   

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   David

   Tampa3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Easter Holiday Menu was fantastic ! Prime rib was cooked to Perfection ! Service was exceptional ! Dessert Menu was the Best !
   

   GROVEResponded 7 days ago

   David, thank you for the glowing review! We can’t wait to see you again soon!
   

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   Ann

   Orlando2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We had the Easter Buffet and I had been quoted $69.95 a person. There was no mention of a 20% gratuity being added and an additional 6% sales tax on top of both at the time I inquired about the cost. We learned about this after being seated. This didn't go over well, since we had called ahead and inquired what the cost was ahead of time. We had a 1:45 reservation and we arrived at 1:30 and we're seated immediately. Mike was an excellent server and kept our drinks filled and empty dishes removed. He was the best part of the meal. We were disappointed in the food, as all of our food was cold as the Sternos had gone out. Finally about 2 pm they started replacing the Sternos and bringing out hot food. We felt it was mediocre food and disappointed in the quality food and that was cold when we each initially went through the line. We are most likely not going to return. We don't mind paying for a great meal, but we do expect the wood to be hot and trays refilled. The meal we had the night before at another restaurant was far superior and the cost was 50% less.
   

   GROVEResponded 7 days ago

   Ann, we appreciate you taking the time to leave this recommendation! We will share your feedback with our team. Hope you'll make it back for another fantastic meal soon!
   

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   Jordan VIP

   Tampa2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   I have heard fantastic things about the regular menu, so this review is not a reflection of that, but specifically the Easter Brunch. The food was fine, but nothing special, and certainly not worth the $70 per person fee. The “hot rolls” station consisted of cold bread, the plates available to pick up at the stations were either wet or dirty, and the food items were akin to what you would expect at a hotel continental breakfast and not a fancy brunch. Definitely not worth the money. Our server was good, which is why this review gets two stars instead of one. Save your money on the brunch buffet and visit the normal part of the restaurant.
   

   GROVEResponded 7 days ago

   Jordan, we appreciate your feedback and apologize for any shortcomings. We’ll share your comments with our team to ensure a better experience in the future.
   

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   Lucas

   Tampa1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   AVOID ON HOLIDAYS! SCAM! Where do I begin… Cost was $70 for Easter Brunch per person. We were shocked that no one came to check and refuel our waters, the floor was filthy with straw wrappers, food, etc. The food was not even mediocre. It was just bad. Gloopy, fatty, stale, old salad leaves, etc. The only good thing was the lemon tart, chocolate strawberries, and fruit. The buffet area was beyond a mess. Plates were dirty (we had to pick the cleanest ones), the serving utensils fell into the food and were sticky and dirty. No one was cleaning the utensils or replacing napkins so they were filthy and so covered in food you could barely use them to get more food. The worst part is that our $300 bill got hit with a 20% mandatory gratuity. We had it. We got them to delete the gratuity but they tried to claim they disclosed it by pointing to a piece of paper on the entry table and that it said the cost was “$70 plus gratuities”. That doesn’t mean mandatory 20% gratuity! That’s just a reminder that gratuity is not included in the entry fee. We finally understood why service and food was so poor, and e everything was so dirty. No one had any motivation or incentive to do well because they expected a default 20% gratuity. Unreal experience and a very disappointing start to Easter Sunday. Avoid at all costs! This place is a predatory scam on people trying to enjoy a nice time expecting good food. Better value can be found just about anywhere else.
   

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   John

   Tampa4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Had a very good brunch. However we thought it was overpriced for the
   

   GROVEResponded 7 days ago

   John, we appreciate you taking the time to leave this recommendation! We will share your feedback with our team. Hope you'll make it back for another fantastic meal soon!
   

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    Rebecca

    Western NC3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    Food was pretty good, but not great. When we went up to the buffet, there were no condiments for the smoked salmon or shrimp left…just ate it plain. The prime rib was overcooked with no options to get less cooked pieces. The selection for the price wasn’t worth the price. Drinks should’ve been included for a $70 lunch buffet. We really enjoyed the ham and dessert options.
    

    GROVEResponded 7 days ago

    Rebecca, thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’ll share your comments with our team to ensure a better experience in the future.
    

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