Barbara's Family Restaurant - Ruskin

Thoughly enjoyed our breakfast. Sausage gravy and biscuits with eggs over easy was delicious. Friend's western omelette was tasty as well. Definitely will be back. This was our first time here.

Barbara's family restaurant is a hidden gem in the Riverview and Apollo Beach area. The service from the staff and the owner was friendly, personable, and timely during my visit. The catfish was not overcooked and seasoned just right, and the collard greens were exceptionally good coming from a restaurant. The beverages are standard, but the sweet tea reminds me of the tea made by Bojangles chicken and McDonald's. I would drink this over a soda any day. Some would say that the prices are high. What they don't tell you is the amount of food you receive. I ordered a fish plate and had to take what I couldn't eat home. Fridays are all you can eat fish, and you better get there early. The parking lot and restaurant fill up quickly. The one glaring fault is the size of the restaurant, and the bathrooms are located outside the restaurant. Definitely needs an upgrade in size to accommodate the great service. Aside from this, it's an awesome place to eat.

My wife and I were on a Sunday drive and this place jumped out at us as we got hungry. The food was worth the wait. Be patient as they are short staffed. OMG!!!! When you are eating you don't even feel like you are in a restaurant. It does taste like you are home. Can't wait to go back again and just try the desert. Again be patient as they are short staffed but so worth it!!!!!

We were in there and we noticed the lady in the kitchen was sprinkling one of my family members cheese onto her salad with her bare hands. The same lady came and delivered our food and her fingernails had dirt inside. Seats and tables and greasy. We haven’t gone there since.

I like trying different diners, especially for breakfast. I was in the Ruskin area and decided to check this place out. I ordered the Kountry Boy breakfast (not misspelled). It came with two eggs, two sausage patties, two strips of bacon, biscuits and gravy, and a side. It was more than I could possibly eat. More importantly, it tasted great. Both the bacon and sausage patties tasted better than the average diner's. The prices were fair, and I had great service, too.