The Homestyle Restaurant In Florida With Food So Good You’ll Ask For Seconds… And Thirds

What makes a restaurant “homestyle” to you? To me, it’s finding a restaurant that offers food the way your family used to make - or even still does! Delicious, home-cooked meals that you could’ve sworn were served to you on a Sunday night by your favorite aunt or grandmother. While it’s true that Florida has a ton of homestyle restaurants within state lines, we have one that absolutely deserves a visit - especially if you love down-home, good country eating. Head on over to The Mason Jar, a delicious homestyle restaurant in Florida with a seriously scrumptious menu.

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The Mason Jar in Umatilla (pronounced you-ma-tilla), Florida, is a delicious local restaurant that specializes in homestyle cooking.

Located just off of 19, you’ll notice immediately upon walking up to the restaurant that it has the words “Homestyle Cooking” emblazoned on the front. Any restaurant with a claim that big likely knows what they’re doing in the kitchen.

What’s been dubbed a very family-friendly restaurant, The Mason Jar specializes in small-town eats served in huge portions.

If you venture out during the morning hours, get ready for a breakfast spectacular. There are egg sandwiches, huge flapjacks, and seasonal French toast.

But it’s the dinner options that really draw in the crowds here. Imagine down-home country cooking like Friday’s fish fry, chicken fried steak smothered in gravy, and fried pork chops with all the fixings.

Of course, it wouldn’t be homestyle cooking without sides, right? Sides rotate often but can include macaroni and cheese, lima beans, stewed tomatoes, and so much more.

Inside, you’ll be treated like family by the friendly staff, who serve you sweet tea in mason jars with a smile every time.

So get ready to feast on fried chicken livers, open-faced roast beef, beef tips over noodles, and homemade banana pudding when you visit the beloved local staple - The Mason Jar.

What do you think about this delicious homestyle restaurant in Florida? Have you eaten here before? Sound off in the comments section! Or, if you want to learn more about this spot, including current hours of operation, then check out The Mason Jar's Facebook Page.

Ready for some more goings-on in Umatilla? Visit Graham's U-Pick Farms for some of the most beautiful sunflowers in the area. You can also make an entire weekend out of your stay here by finding accommodations courtesy of VRBO.com.

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