Velchoff's Corner

10/10 would recommend. I had the fish and grits the 1st time there. Fresh Mahi over delicious grits in a flavorful sauce with pork belly chunks. Delicious. I returned the next day to try something else. The cracker swamp burger was great. A lot going on with that burger. The meat was well seasoned with a nice peppery mix of seasoning. Cheese, egg, and fried onions made an over excellent taste. Fries were good as well. Both visits had top tier service. Very friendly and genuinely happy staff. Great place with reasonable prices.

Our waitress was outstanding and gave us great service. Our first time here. Food was great and we will come back. I do have one concern. I get that the special is a special but there was zero chance of deviation. Cuban was special and I asked for all pork as I don't eat ham. I was told no because then there may be less pork than ham so cost of waste. What is cost of a satisfied customer! She spoke with kitchen and feedback was if others don't want ham then they'll run out of pork and have extra ham. I then asked if I could have my burger on the cuban bread instead of bun and again was told no. What are the odds of even 5% asking for all pork. So I asked for toasted bread instead of the bun and that was allowed! I am a satisfied customer but would have written an all around better review had the customer been taken into consideration and not just loss of profit of some leftover ham!

Last night we dined at Velchoff's Corner. Because it was a weekend evening, they offered a musician playing acoustic guitar with vocals. A good variety of songs, with an emphasis on Elvis Presley. He serenaded me twice! As you can see from the photo, the atmosphere is great. Probably the best in Palatka. We did have a 70 min wait because we wanted to eat outside (because we had Mica, one of my GSDs), but they do have a huge grass area (between the restaurant and Palatka Coffee) so Mica was able to run around before settling down next us while we sat on a bench in a "garden" near the musician and then at our table. For dinner, I enjoyed a strawberry salad, which was very fresh. Gary had a chicken wrap, which he - and Mica - loved! My only recommendation is to call ahead for a reservation. But, even if you don't and they have a wait, it passes fairly quickly.

This place is within walking distance oh Hampton Inn. Great food and friendly staff. I had the French Dip and Hubby had the Club. Both were delicious. After dinner we took a stroll on the River front.

Had a wonderful time today! The food was outstanding and the service was incredibly attentive. It's the perfect spot for a relaxing day, whether you want to enjoy the outdoor patio or the cozy indoor atmosphere. Don't leave without trying their excellent espresso martinis!

Passing thru Palatka on Saturday around 5pm and decided to stop for a bite to eat since the reviews were good. There was a car show just outside so it seems that attracted a lot of guests. There were only 2 tables available when we arrived and more people were filling up for the early dinner crowd. We would've sat inside, but there was a special event going on. This place is known for great cocktails so I definitely ordered a mojito from our server Laura while we waited for our order. We decided to get takeout instead of dine in at the outdoor patio since there were inquiring flies checking out the table as frequently as the friendly waitstaff. It was a nice sunny day, so bugs outside were expected. My husband ordered a well-done Cracker Swamp Burger with fries plus a Seafood Gumbo appetizer. I ordered a well-done Deep South Burger with a side of ranch potato salad plus an appetizer of Cajun Cheese fries without the bacon bits. While I was enjoying my mojito and my husband was also happy with his ginger beer, our Cajun Cheese fries were ready in about 10 minutes, which was fast considering the place was packed. The burgers were ready about 10 minutes later. The Gumbo was last since that was missing from the order and we waited about another 5 minutes. The total order was about $100 including a generous cash tip. Overall, the service was excellent, the drinks were good n strong, and the burgers/fries were fresh. The only reason Velchoff's lost 1 star for the atmosphere was the occasional smell of hot dumpster trash that wafted from somewhere nearby, possibly behind the light blue food truck that looks like it cooks most of the fried food. Either way, I would greatly recommend this spot if you like strong drinks and fresh American food.

While passing through downtown Palatka, Florida, I stopped in for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by this small gem of a restaurant. It’s located in a beautiful old brick building that gives the place a great atmosphere, and there’s plenty of outdoor seating if you prefer to eat outside. The food quality was excellent and beautifully presented. What really impressed me was learning that all of the food is made fresh in a food truck outside—definitely not something you’d expect, and it speaks volumes about the care put into the meals. Everything tasted fantastic. This spot was well worth the stop, and I would absolutely come back again the next time I’m passing through Palatka. Highly recommended!

We loved this restaurant. The service was great and the food was wonderful. My friend ordered the Blackened Fish and Garlic Shrimp over Dirty Rice and Salad Garni. She said she loved the lemon vinaigrette on the salad. I ordered the Deep South Burger. It had pimento cheese and fried green tomatoes on it. I also had a side of cheese grits. It was all delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant.