Such a great brewery and ambiance. Our server was great and gave us amazing suggestion - including their special of the day. Drove from Naples to St Augustine so this was a great half-point when avoiding the I-4 nonsense. Food was so good, their sandwiches highly recommend!
JACOBGAMER20 Jones
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January 18, 2025
I can’t say enough about this place. Originally, it was initially suggested we go by a colleague at work. We headed down on a weekend, and did have trouble finding parking. After several rounds through the street, we decided to park in the free parking garage one block away. The parking was not full and easy to park in, and at no additional charge.
We walked into the front door and I realized quickly why the place was such a big hit. They had individuals standing and willing to wait for a table as we watch the food and beer be delivered to tables. We got a good idea of what we were gonna order when we sat down. We did get a table within minutes of walking through the door when a large group was getting up to head out. It was around 2pm or so.
We were greeted by our waitress and taking a look at the special bruise on the wall. I went with a tactical melancholy, and my husband went with the coconut. Both were amazing, the tactical melancholy tasted like a watermelon starburst. Not like a beer at all.
We ordered the bow buns to start, they were absolutely phenomenal with the pork belly. There were three of them, and I probably could’ve eaten 50 to be honest. We ordered our food and it came out within 15 minutes.
My husband ordered the Ramen with broth and I ended up with the Ramen minus the broth. The portion sizes are perfect! I lived in Japan for several years and it was just as good as anything that I had ever gotten served at a noodle bar there. It easily could go for twice the amount of money they are asking for it.
The service was amazing, we had a very friendly waitress. The place is clean, I did not use the restroom so I cannot speak to the condition of that. It’s not too loud, it’s not really bright and the music is not intrusive. It is an absolutely amazing place to go, we saw families, other couples and even a few people hanging out at the bar just for a quick brew.
In my overall review, five stars is not enough. It was absolutely amazing, we had a great time. Filled our bellies and paid a reasonable price. I highly recommend going and trying this place. We are headed back down there again today, because they are closed Sunday and Monday, but we’re excited to have our second meal and try something new.
SunBro 86
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January 22, 2025
I love ramen, when I went to Japan I went to at least 10 different ramen spots. So when I came here I got a ramen bowl, as well as a chicken and rice bowl....the food was amazing. The staff was very nice and inviting and I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the place. Definitely coming back and recommending it to anyone looking for some really good Ramen or food in general. Also they have alcohol lol
Jen
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January 15, 2025
Big Hammock is one of our favorite local spots that we visit frequently and can go a week or 2 without visiting. I am absolutely addicted to the Meloncholy Watermelon Sour, and every time we go my husband finds a new beer to try. The ramen, bao buns, and gyoza are all incredible options; I honestly don’t think anything on the menu can disappoint. I highly recommend Big Hammock for anyone that wants great beer and something other than typical bar food. The service is always good as well, we’ve been here over 6 times in the past few months and the experience is always consistent. Highly recommend!
A
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August 20, 2024
Unique and affordable, super friendly & efficient staff. Nice selection of menu choices. Variety of seating options. I had the wedge salad, which was made in a traditional style but that is a good thing. Too many places try to get too creative with the wedge salad. Which I dislike. Their ramen option without the broth was excellent, including the jammy soy egg. Quick with water and iced tea refills, much needed after a boat tour and a bit of walking on a hot day. They have Sweet & Low and not just Splenda :-) So many places only provide Splenda as a low/no calorie sweetener, which is another peeve of mine. We would go here more if we lived closer, but are likely to visit when we are in Ocala.
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Such a great brewery and ambiance. Our server was great and gave us amazing suggestion - including their special of the day. Drove from Naples to St Augustine so this was a great half-point when avoiding the I-4 nonsense. Food was so good, their sandwiches highly recommend!
I can’t say enough about this place. Originally, it was initially suggested we go by a colleague at work. We headed down on a weekend, and did have trouble finding parking. After several rounds through the street, we decided to park in the free parking garage one block away. The parking was not full and easy to park in, and at no additional charge. We walked into the front door and I realized quickly why the place was such a big hit. They had individuals standing and willing to wait for a table as we watch the food and beer be delivered to tables. We got a good idea of what we were gonna order when we sat down. We did get a table within minutes of walking through the door when a large group was getting up to head out. It was around 2pm or so. We were greeted by our waitress and taking a look at the special bruise on the wall. I went with a tactical melancholy, and my husband went with the coconut. Both were amazing, the tactical melancholy tasted like a watermelon starburst. Not like a beer at all. We ordered the bow buns to start, they were absolutely phenomenal with the pork belly. There were three of them, and I probably could’ve eaten 50 to be honest. We ordered our food and it came out within 15 minutes. My husband ordered the Ramen with broth and I ended up with the Ramen minus the broth. The portion sizes are perfect! I lived in Japan for several years and it was just as good as anything that I had ever gotten served at a noodle bar there. It easily could go for twice the amount of money they are asking for it. The service was amazing, we had a very friendly waitress. The place is clean, I did not use the restroom so I cannot speak to the condition of that. It’s not too loud, it’s not really bright and the music is not intrusive. It is an absolutely amazing place to go, we saw families, other couples and even a few people hanging out at the bar just for a quick brew. In my overall review, five stars is not enough. It was absolutely amazing, we had a great time. Filled our bellies and paid a reasonable price. I highly recommend going and trying this place. We are headed back down there again today, because they are closed Sunday and Monday, but we’re excited to have our second meal and try something new.
I love ramen, when I went to Japan I went to at least 10 different ramen spots. So when I came here I got a ramen bowl, as well as a chicken and rice bowl....the food was amazing. The staff was very nice and inviting and I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the place. Definitely coming back and recommending it to anyone looking for some really good Ramen or food in general. Also they have alcohol lol
Big Hammock is one of our favorite local spots that we visit frequently and can go a week or 2 without visiting. I am absolutely addicted to the Meloncholy Watermelon Sour, and every time we go my husband finds a new beer to try. The ramen, bao buns, and gyoza are all incredible options; I honestly don’t think anything on the menu can disappoint. I highly recommend Big Hammock for anyone that wants great beer and something other than typical bar food. The service is always good as well, we’ve been here over 6 times in the past few months and the experience is always consistent. Highly recommend!
Unique and affordable, super friendly & efficient staff. Nice selection of menu choices. Variety of seating options. I had the wedge salad, which was made in a traditional style but that is a good thing. Too many places try to get too creative with the wedge salad. Which I dislike. Their ramen option without the broth was excellent, including the jammy soy egg. Quick with water and iced tea refills, much needed after a boat tour and a bit of walking on a hot day. They have Sweet & Low and not just Splenda :-) So many places only provide Splenda as a low/no calorie sweetener, which is another peeve of mine. We would go here more if we lived closer, but are likely to visit when we are in Ocala.