Diner in Pinellas Plaza

[alwann]

What's the deal with the diner coming to Pinellas Plazas? Looks like it has been delayed. The owners missed the high season.

[Villager Joyce]

I agree. I hope it is still coming.

[TomOB]

Darrell's Diner is very good and worth the wait. Things move slow in TV. You can try the one near Stone Crest on 27. There are 6 other locations. It won't matter if they open in July, they will still be busy.

[joesin]

Sign is on the Building by Peachwave...

[dotti105]

Several of us from my neighborhood went blueberry picking, which was great fun) and after we went to Darrell's in Belleview.

It was a great breakfast/lunch diner. Nothing fancy, but good food! We asked them about the Pinellas location and they verified that it will open in May. We told them that we couldn't wait! It will be quite popular. Good food at the right price! We welcome them!!

[Skip]

Gourmet Club website says they will be licensed for beer and wine too.
(Unlike the other locations.)

:beer3:

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[villagerjack]

Gourmet Club website says they will be licensed for beer and wine too.
(Unlike the other locations.)

:beer3:

Skiptwo eggs a over easy and a cold beer?

[Skip]

two eggs a over easy and a cold beer?

Guess so !

Skip

[justjim]

Whoa---I know it 5:00 somewhere when it's breakfast time in TV but I will pass on having a beer with my breakfast! Never had the pleasure eating at Darrell's Diner---I love Occasionaly having what in the Midwest we called "blue plate specials".

[Indy-Guy]

Darrell's is now open!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SALYBOW]

two eggs a over easy and a cold beer?

It would be a mimosa. This is breakfast LOL

[xcaligirl]

Thanks for the update ~ I love a great breakfast! Can't wait to try it today or tomorrow.

[newguyintv]

Darrell's Diner is very good and worth the wait. Things move slow in TV. You can try the one near Stone Crest on 27. There are 6 other locations. It won't matter if they open in July, they will still be busy.

Three or four much better Breakfast places in the immediate vicinity, all with much better home fried potatoes

1) Rae Raes
2) Billy's Cafe
3) Cottage Inn
4) Athens/Blue Plate Diner (Tie)

[Villager Joyce]

Just had lunch at Darrell's Dog Gone Good Diner in Pinellas. I had the Mountain Scrambler (biscuits topped with sausage, scrambled eggs, country gravy and cheese) served with tater wedges or hash browns. My husband had Philly Cheese Steak with onion rings. Mine was $7.99; my husbands, $8.99. Josh was our server. We loved it. We are not from New York so I don't know what a diner is supposed to be, but my southern girl tastebuds were happy.

[Indy-Guy]

Three or four much better Breakfast places in the immediate vicinity, all with much better home fried potatoes

1) Rae Raes
2) Billy's Cafe
3) Cottage Inn
4) Athens/Blue Plate Diner (Tie)

You must judge a Breakfast place by home fried potatoes. I judge a Breakfast place by the hash browns. I like the hash browns at Darrell's as well as the rest of their breakfast.

[NYGUY]

You must judge a Breakfast place by home fried potatoes. I judge a Breakfast place by the hash browns. I like the hash browns at Darrell's as well as the rest of their breakfast.

I most certainly judge "a Breakfast place" by fresh made Home Fries (and fresh made corned beef hash...not stuff out of a can) and certainly not hash browns out of a frozen bag.

[Skip2MySue]

I most certainly judge "a Breakfast place" by fresh made Home Fries (and fresh made corned beef hash...not stuff out of a can) and certainly not hash browns out of a frozen bag.

And Rae Rae's has not only great home fries but the best corned beef hash I've ever eaten IMHO.
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[Villager Joyce]

We had breakfast today (Lunch yesterday) at Darrell's Diner in Pinellas. Two eggs over easy, hash browns (delicious to me), three slices of bacon (the thing that keeps me from being a vegetarian). IMHO, everything was delicious. I don't care if they grew the potatoes in their back yard or poured out them out of a bag. They were delicious and cooked just right for my taste. There cannot be a third day or I will need to buy bigger britches.

[NYGUY]

And Rae Rae's has not only great home fries but the best corned beef hash I've ever eaten IMHO.
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I agree....had them both yesterday morning!!...:mmmm:

[asianthree]

Anybody remember the bacon grease cans sitting on the stove. I do I still have one. And I like the size of my britches.

[Villager Joyce]

Anybody remember the bacon grease cans sitting on the stove. I do I still have one. And I like the size of my britches.

Seasoning of choice for fresh green beans and squash. :thumbup:

[dbussone]

Doggone. Can't go away for a couple of hours without missing all of this. I'll never be able to take a vacation. Good thing I live in TV and don't need a vacation.

[SALYBOW]

It was open today but closes at 3:00

[Villager Joyce]

Hours are 6 am to 3 pm

[newguyintv]

I most certainly judge "a Breakfast place" by fresh made Home Fries (and fresh made corned beef hash...not stuff out of a can) and certainly not hash browns out of a frozen bag.

Bless you my son! You and I seem to be a discriminating minority in sea of many indiscriminate fish! Rae Raes has the best CB Hash in the area and my other choices have far better home fries than the frozen deep fried c--p that Darryl's calls (Home Fries). Actually, Perkins has better breakfasts than Darryl's but they also serve the same crappy deep fried potatoes that they call home fries.

[JoMar]

Bless you my son! You and I seem to be a discriminating minority in sea of many indiscriminate fish! Rae Raes has the best CB Hash in the area and my other choices have far better home fries than the frozen deep fried c--p that Darryl's calls (Home Fries). Actually, Perkins has better breakfasts than Darryl's but they also serve the same crappy deep fried potatoes that they call home fries.

Welcome to Florida, you did know that you would not be able to get NY food here didn't you? Coming for the PA dutch country we can't find our stuff here either (and frankly our home fries are better than NY home fries) so, we need to either adjust to what is here, cook at home or start our own breakfast place....ok, so only two options. :)

[Villager Joyce]

This is my personal request. Don't bash a restaurant because it isn't like you had back home. Don't bash a restaurant because you prefer sauce that is sweeter or less sweet. Don't bash a restaurant because it is too expensive or there isn't anything on the menu you want. A menu is available on line for most restaurants. If you have food allergies or special needs, check first with the restaurant to see if they can accommodate your needs. Please let us know if the restaurant and bathrooms are dirty. Please tell us if they have bugs. Please tell us if you became sick after eating there. Please tell us about your preferences. Just don't bash the restaurant.

[newguyintv]

This is my personal request. Don't bash a restaurant because it isn't like you had back home. Don't bash a restaurant because you prefer sauce that is sweeter or less sweet. Don't bash a restaurant because it is too expensive or there isn't anything on the menu you want. A menu is available on line for most restaurants. If you have food allergies or special needs, check first with the restaurant to see if they can accommodate your needs. Please let us know if the restaurant and bathrooms are dirty. Please tell us if they have bugs. Please tell us if you became sick after eating there. Please tell us about your preferences. Just don't bash the restaurant.

Part of this tirade is right on! It's all about preferences! I didn't go to the restroom in Darryl's so I can't comment on that. I never complain about prices. I don't worry about sauces cause I don't usually eat junk that's covered in sauce. I have no food allergies or special needs. All I want is the best breakfast available to me and it sure ain't Darryl's. Check my list of better choices and you might just find a good place for breakfast.

[Villager Joyce]

Part of this tirade is right on! It's all about preferences! I didn't go to the restroom in Darryl's so I can't comment on that. I never complain about prices. I don't worry about sauces cause I don't usually eat junk that's covered in sauce. I have no food allergies or special needs. All I want is the best breakfast available to me and it sure ain't Darryl's. Check my list of better choices and you might just find a good place for breakfast.

I was directing my comments to those who constantly bash restaurants for the reasons I stated. It was not intended as a personal attack on you or any specific poster. It is more of a build up of frustration after reading repeated not fair reviews IMHO. I thank you for acknowledging I could be a little bit right. :). Many of us in the Brownwood area have been deprived of a breakfast place. Obviously the one we have isn't for everyone. I'll try RaeRaes next time I go off the reservation.

[missypie]

After golf we ate at the new diner. Place was packed. I had the BLT and Cole slaw, it was very good. Table mates had eggs pancakes and bacon and everyone was pleased. Bathrooms were clean and our server was very nice and friendly. Yes I will go back.

[Shimpy]

Welcome to Florida, you did know that you would not be able to get NY food here didn't you? Coming for the PA dutch country we can't find our stuff here either (and frankly our home fries are better than NY home fries) so, we need to either adjust to what is here, cook at home or start our own breakfast place....ok, so only two options. :)

Yep, can't except to move over 1000 miles south and expect the same food. That would be like a Florida Cracker visiting N.Y. and complaining about the grits and biscuits and gravy.
If you don't mind going out of the bubble for about an hours ride in the country, the very best breakfast and home fries are found at "Reds" in Hernando. Google it.
If you choose fruit instead, then you'll get a plate that's the best I've seen. Pancakes are the size of a "57" Chevy hubcap. I'd suggest going during the week or you may have a very long wait for a table.

[NYGUY]

Went to Darrell's this morning. Place was packed (about a 1/2 hr. wait for two at the counter). One server walked out in the middle of the rush. Food was good but not Rae Rae's good. But, many will be impressed with golf cart access.

[missypie]

Went to Darrell's this morning. Place was packed (about a 1/2 hr. wait for two at the counter). One server walked out in the middle of the rush. Food was good but not Rae Rae's good. But, many will be impressed with golf cart access.

When you say that a server walked out, do you know why? Maybe they were getting something at Winn Dixie because they ran out of an item...?

[LittleDog]

My wife and I went to Darrels this morning. This was the second time we were there for breakfast. Back home in NJ there was one specific restaurant that had a "puffy" omelet. Since moving here 10 years ago I have tried all the omelets available locally and have not found one that compared to the NJ restaurant until this morning. Darrels omelet was wonderful. From what I understand in order to make an omelet rise you need to put some water into the egg mix. I don't know how true that is but I have finally found an omelet that I really like. :clap2:

John

[pooh]

Just had lunch at Darrell's. The place was packed. We decided to eat at the counter. Was really fun watching all the action that takes place getting drinks, hot food out to customers. Service was great. Our Philly Cheese steak sandwiches were very good. Fries and onion rings were hot and crispy. The ladies rest room was neat and clean...;). Lunch was an enjoyable adventure and we'll return....maybe breakfast next time...;)

[DianeM]

All I ask for is a decent cheese omelette. Very much like the fluffy edition just described. And with the cheese inside not sprinkled on top. Pair that with french fries and whole wheat toast and I'll be a happy camper.

[NYGUY]

When you say that a server walked out, do you know why? Maybe they were getting something at Winn Dixie because they ran out of an item...?

We were sitting at the counter, in front of area where the food comes out and a lot of servers come and go. When he left many of the servers said to each other "so and so just walked out". Later, our server told us on the QT that a "server had just walked out" (I tend to make friends easily). It was very hectic at the time with some order messups, so he may have just said to himself....I am out of here.

[mrjones]

I ate there today and I was not impressed. Eggs over easy were runny, toast wasn't toasted nor buttered and waited a long time for a coffee refill. I will try it for lunch, I wouldn't want to rule it out completely on one visit..

[TomOB]

Eggs over easy are runny there. I think it is explained on the menu. Over medium are like most places over easy. I always have to remember that when I eat there.

[bagboy]

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[LndLocked]

My wife and I went to Darrels this morning. This was the second time we were there for breakfast. Back home in NJ there was one specific restaurant that had a "puffy" omelet. Since moving here 10 years ago I have tried all the omelets available locally and have not found one that compared to the NJ restaurant until this morning. Darrels omelet was wonderful. From what I understand in order to make an omelet rise you need to put some water into the egg mix. I don't know how true that is but I have finally found an omelet that I really like. :clap2:

John

It is more a matter of how you cook the omelet that puts the volume in the eggs. This is done in more of a "French" way of cooking the omelet where you sorta scramble the eggs as you first cook them, this gives them more volume. It is also important to thoroughly whip / mix the eggs, as this also adds air and volume to the the eggs / omelet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s10etP1p2bU

[JoMar]

I ate there today and I was not impressed. Eggs over easy were runny, toast wasn't toasted nor buttered and waited a long time for a coffee refill. I will try it for lunch, I wouldn't want to rule it out completely on one visit..

Hmmmm, thought eggs over easy were supposed to be runny?

[donbettyr]

Just went to the diner. My wife ordered 2 egg breakfast - was $8.15 and did not compare to Bob Evans. She said was very comparable to $2.99 breakfast at Burke's!! I had a Philly cheesesteak was OK, with good potato salad. However, took over 40 minutes to get our food, and my knife and my wife's fork were filthy. Excuse was is new restaurant and they are working the kinks out. Maybe the time element, but not filthy silverware!!!