Paradise Restaurant

The best eats in Safety Harbor. Good morning, noon, and night.
Have been visiting the Paradise for more than 15 years.

Had the opportunity to try the Paradise Diner again, only for lunch this time. Last time I had breakfast which was great but dinner was not so good this time. I ordered the Queen Cut Prime Rib cooked medium-​rare. It was served overcooked and dry but the worse part was it was so tough and hard to eat that I finally gave up and took the rest of it home in a doggie box. Service was very pleasant and friendly but I was disappointed in the food, after the pleasant experience I had last time.
I sincerely wish I could give this restaurant a better review since it seems to be family owned.

Don’t know why they rated this restaurant with only 3 stars, we went there and it was the BEST breakfast We’ve ever had. We were on a weekend getaway and stayed at the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa, on our way out we stopped and had breakfast here (down the street from the resort), our waitress was sooooo friendly and efficient! The food came out fast and hot, the eggs were cooked to perfection and they had the tastiest potatoes and bacon ever! We happen to get here in time for he breakfast special which was only $ 5 for all that food and the toast was included! Wish they had this restaurant in our town!!!

Visiting my old stomping grounds for a week and staying with a special someone. We opted to take a walk and explore Safety Harbor since neither of us had in several years. After a while we opted to get out of the sun and cool down while having some lunch.
First impressions: typical Florida. We Floridians sure do love our pastel colors lol. Decent space. The seats at on the booths were a little. .crunchy? They were clean, but crunchy feeling.
I went light for lunch with the baby Greek salad and a side of cottage cheese. Which was great. My partner in crime opted for the Belgium waffle with strawberries. It looked amazing. The rest of the menu looked like it is in a lot of little local places like that around here. A mix of dinner, cooler salad stuff and a bit of Greek thrown in for good measure.
Service was great. The staff was really friendly and very attentive. And the prices were low. If I was going to be here longer or was still local I would consider coming back.

This is a cute little diner in downtown Safety Harbor — — - nothing fancy, but good prices good service and great food. Will usually go for breakfast but they have a number of great specials — — pancakes are delicious and a lot of good omelets. The spanakopita and eggplant parmesan are also delicious and I am a Greek salad an assortment of soups if you’re heading there for lunch. It’s our go to breakfast place in the area. Easy to get in and out before work but they don’t rush you

We went for dinner and the food was good. Nothing spectacular but good. I got the eggplant parmesan and it was a huge serving. My boyfriend got the meatloaf and it was average. I know its a diner but the lights inside are so bright we will probably never go back. We do live close by but not worth the effort to try them again. There are so many places to eat around here we’ll just try another spot

Had lunch there today, and I have to admit it wasn’t our first choice. The other place was closed, but that may have been blessing in disguise! This family style diner was clean, eclectic, and the staff was very friendly. Ordered the chicken souvlaki with a small Greek salad for a side. I couldn’t believe the size of the the «small» salad. It would have been a large in almost any other restaurant! It was perfection by itself; potato salad and all, then came the main dish. Chicken was cooked perfectly, and seasoned well. I enjoyed my meal so much I don’t even remember what my two guests had, but I do know there were no complaints. Go there for the food and you will not be disappointed.

Beautiful old style diner

I’ve eaten here quite a few times now and while it’s not something I’d rave about, I keep going back. That has to mean something right?
Well, it does.
The service is always very fast and extremely friendly but not in an annoying way. It’s family owned and you can tell the staff enjoys working there.
Breakfast menu is great and you can’t beat the prices. They also have a grilled cheese and fries meal that hits the spot when you want something home cooked but don’t want to cook it yourself. They have great soups and I haven’t had any of the Albanian dishes but they look really good.
I like this place too much to give it just 3 stars even if it’s not exactly Bern’s, it’s not a 3 star place.

I’m not a fan and I don’t know anyone who is. The food here is just incredibly safe and there is nothing I would recommend. Nothing is terrible but nothing is interesting.
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Decent breakfast in a laid-​back diner atmosphere.
The regulars are good: waffles, eggs, potatoes, etc. They only offer turkey bacon, no regular bacon. WTF. I know.
Waitresses are nice, food is quick, and prices are good.

I live for breakfast! Anyone who eats healthy knows the importance of a good breakfast! So I look for quality, value, and variety with service! Ambiance is important but I’ve had incredible food at a hole in the wall location! Paradise scores high with me on all fronts!
My sis was in town so I wanted to give her a taste of the neighborhoods surround my home in Dunedin. We visited Safety Harbor as I enjoy hangin’ out there from time to time. I also do a lot of run races there as it’s a great area to rock your run!
I had been to Paradise several times before so I wanted to share our local businesses with her and not the corporate joints. It had been a while, and I must have forgotten the great local café feel for the place. Our server was most friendly. That so sets any establishment up for success! My sis wanted a good old fashioned bacon and eggs breakfast. We also split a waffle! (ordered crispy and made perfectly) I ordered an egg white bacon and cheese omelette and couldn’t ask for a better one!
This last visit reminded me not to stay away so long! In fact, I’m doing the Best Damn Race in Safety Harbor on Feb 2. Recovery breakfast will be right here! Woo Hoo!

A good mom & pop diner that has been around for 30+ years. I usually like this place the most for breakfast, but lunch and dinner are good too. Typical diner comfort food. A safe bet for just about anything when you are in downtown Safety Harbor!

Stopping in for «Lunner», The husbeast and I got to try out this quaint little family diner in down town Safety Harbor. I saw that they had advertised specials on their place mats and opted for their pot roast over noodles. I was expecting brown gravy but what I got was something all together different. A luscious tomato, pepper and onion gravy over tender roast beef and pasta. The meal also came with soup or salad (I chose the Lemon chicken soup) and a dessert of rice pudding. All was served quick and fresh, it was quite tasty, and for under $ 10.00.
My husband opted for the other special of a «Cheeseburger in Paradise» which was just what it was, a cheeseburger with all the trimmings and big steak fries. The fries were done to perfection and the burger, though pre-​formed, was tasty as well. We rounded out our meal with unlimited iced tea. The service was excellent and we would certainly come back again!

I went by reviews of fellow Tampa Bay Unilocalers and I was not disappointed. I felt like I was back in NJ in any old diner. Felt very at home here. I had the Albanian style broiled flounder which was excellent. I also had the BEST Italian Wedding soup I have ever had here!!! The mashed taters were very good with big lumps in them! Like Mom made :) The cashier verified that George Herbert Walker Bush indeed at in this restaurant when campaigning for president :)

Paradise was right on Main street — easily accessible by a short walk from the Marina/​Resort/​Spa. I visited here post Best Damn Race half marathon.
The inside is an older style row diner, quiet décor, with placemat’s that have ads of all the local shops/​stores. I am always intrigued by what is near when I see these.
The menu was typical diner fare — lots of pancake, french toast, or egg/​omelette dishes.
Post race, I want CARBS and my banana walnut pancakes were cooked perfectly. Coffee was also good and fresh.
I was a little surprised that they did not have regular bacon, but did have country ham and turkey bacon. I decided to spring for the turkey bacon, it would be my first time trying it. No fault of the restaurant, but it wasn’t my thing. Give me some dirty pig bacon puhhhlease!
Our server was sweet and very prompt — service good :) Prices were average.

Since I love going put for breakfast I’m always looking for family diners who know how to make some good breakfast. I’ve been here a few times so far.
The environment and service are both good, usually pretty quick service if you are in a rush. The food is ok, nothing spectacular. Eggs and bacon are standard. The greek omelette with feta and spinach was tasty and full of flavor. They also have a lunch menu here with a variety of sandwiches, soups and other typical diner food.
Overall, I’d say this is just a nice family owned Greek style diner that’s good for a decent inexpensive meal in charming Safety Harbor Florida.

Five stars for the service, but can’t do better than 3 for the food. I was there with friends and an elderly relative — he is a regular and loves the place — and I ordered breakfast. The scrambled eggs were not fluffy and hot, but were flat and very greasy. It’s not difficult to prepare fluffy scrambled eggs and when breakfast is such a big part of your menu, you need to learn how.
The rest of the meals were so-​so, pretty average. They would really benefit from updating the menu to include more fresh, savory ingredients. And cut the grease!
It’s definitely a family-​friendly place, and as I said, the service is very good, fast and attentive. And the prices are not bad. Nice local folks.

I’ve eaten at this restaurant a few times, always for breakfast. It’s comfortable, has a nice family atmosphere, the staff is wonderful, and the food is really good. I always get eggs, french toast, and bacon. It’s always hot and fresh and I always finish every bite. :)
I really love the location of this restaurant, too, right in downtown Safety Harbor.
I recommend it if you are in the area!

I miss this place! Every time I go back and visit, I try to stop by here. It is diner food. So I am giving it 4.5 stars for diner food. I would give it 5 stars for service because the family who owns and runs it have always been exceedingly friendly and helpful. I am not sure how everyone is related, but somehow they all seemed to be. Gyros are excellent.
If you are in Safety Harbor, this is a GREAT place for family or a casual dinner. Also, I love their breakfasts. It really is a highlight of Safety Harbor.