Ruby Slipper - Pensacola (FL)

5 /5 Jrock: A stupendous brunch waits just at the end of Palafox. While not advertised well there is an early morning happy hour from 7a-10a, Sunday to Thursday, I think. While the cocktails are not elite they are half price during happy hour. The decor is an eclectic hodgepodge of random semi-Cajun rigmarole scattered about the wall. The service is provided by lost souls dead in the eye but friendly and courteous enough to be sufficient. Just kidding, the vibrancy of the staff radiates through the establishment. The cocktails are a touch slow coming from the bar, but not overly so. The food comes out piping hot and fast on the other hand. This place is about the food! The first good tater tots I’ve had in about four years. Super crispy perfectly salty and just a delightful crunch. The Tasso cream sauce was divine, if it wasn’t Cajun it would be called a gravy. There was a special of pork belly on grits with fried onions which was definitely drool worthy. The grits before cutting the egg were a touch texturally off, but the perfectly cooked egg let the velvety yolk perfectly complement the meal. It’s not fine dining but it is well above greasy spoon. The food was moorish and crave able.

5 /5 Michael Gibson: This morning, my wife and I started our day with a trip to the Ruby Slipper, and it was a delight! We decided to sit outside because the weather was as perfect, with a light breeze and the sun shining. I went ordered the fried catfish topped with pork tasso cream sauce over creamy stone-ground grits, plus a buttermilk biscuit with a side of apple honey butter. The fish was seasoned just right and came in strips. The tasso cream sauce was so good with the grits that I ended up eating them on their own for a few bites. And that honey butter on the biscuit? It was the icing on the cake. We’ll definitely be back.

4 /5 Carrie Lipsey: The whole vibe of the the restaurant was amazing. The decor is fun and worth look at. We were a party of 4 and our bill came to $80.00 We all left happy and full. The only reason we gave a 4 star is because the table we sat at was extremely sticky. Our wait after we ordered was short, possibly 20 minutes.

5 /5 Terry Lopez: Had breakfast at Ruby Slipper this morning and was wonderful!!! We arrived around 9:45 with 15 minutes left in happy hour. They offer half off their drinks during happy hour. I had a peach Bellini and a ruby mimosa and my husband had an Irish coffee. He tasted it and hurried to order another one before the happy hour ended. I ordered the Migas and a side biscuit with sausage gravy and both my husband and son had the sweet heat chicken and French toast bites. My migas were delicious! The biscuit and gravy was also good but nothing really that made it stand out. The chicken and French toast according to my son was hands down the best breakfast he had ever had. He loves chicken and waffles bites now he said he’ll be looking for chicken and French toast lol. The restaurant was clean and the staff was all very friendly. Our server was attentive and provided good suggestions. We will definitely be back!

5 /5 Brian Elliott: This New Orleans influenced breakfast fare was one of the best brunches I have had. The flavors subtle and complex even for a breakfast. It was crowded and the noise level was still ok to have a conversation. The bloody Mary s were a perfect blend of spices. The beninets were hot and light.