We went on here on a weather perfect Sunday for lunch. Ended up with about an hour wait. There is a bar next door and a gift shop for browsing both operated by the restaurant, and they help to fill time as you wait. (We...sat on the deck by the bar and enjoyed a blood orange/tequila concoction that was very good.) If you enjoy Southern home cooking, you'll be glad you waited in line. We began with a cinnamon roll. It is gigantic and easily shared. It is more in the family of a biscut dough than some cinnamon rolls might be, but it shouldn't be missed. My wife had the shrimp and grits. The grits come in two deep fried triangles, and they pair perfectly with the shrimp and tomato gravy. I had the crab cakes, and they were full of blue crab with just enough breading to hold them together. The remoulade sauce elevated the flavor even more. I had house made sweet potato chips and collards for my sides. The collards were outstanding! They were seasoned to perfection with bacon and potato. I honestly don't think I have ever put better tasting collards in my mouth, and I have eaten them often at Southern style restaurants.
Florida Cracker Kitchen is one of those rare local gems that delivers on the hype. It is only open for breakfast and lunch. If you find yourself anywhere near Brooksville, you owe it to yourself to check it out for yourself.More