Perkins Restaurant in Port Richey, Florida

The first time we visited Perkins Restaurant, in Port Richey, Florida was about 20 years ago. Unfortunately that meal wasn't good, and prevented us from going back.

We were invited to eat there this past week, and thought that we would give this Perkins Restaurant another try. This is our story.

We arrived, and were greeted by a host. She took us to our table, and gave us menus.

Our server came up almost immediately and took our drink order. She came back with diet soda for my husband, and decaffeinated coffee for me. The one thing I love about this chain is that I got a big pot of coffee, all for myself. No more trying to catch the eye of my server.

We looked over the menu, and Len decided to have a breakfast. He chose the Hardy Man's Platter. His consisted of 2 eggs, 3 pancakes, 2 bacon, 2 sausage links, and smoked Kielbasa sausage. He asked if he could substitute sausage links for the bacon, and was told 'No' as it was a special. That really surprised us, because Denny's and IHOP will go out of their way to give us what we want to eat.

I fancied dinner, and decided upon the Shrimp Monterey Pasta, which was grilled shrimp, asparagus, tomatoes and creamy Alfredo sauce.

We talked for about 10 minutes, and our meals were delivered. Len looked at his breakfast, for $8.79, and looked at me. Normally he can only eat half a breakfast, at one of the big chain restaurants, but he would have no problem finishing this off.

My pasta didn't look very appetizing. The shrimp were in circles, which led me to believe that they came in frozen, the asparagus was only 6 very small, thin pieces, and the pasta was overcooked, with only a small amount of Alfredo sauce on it.

I should let you know that we were not paying for this meal, and so both Len and I ate. Len finished his, because he was hungry, and the pancakes were really small.

I played around with my food, and ate a very small amount of it. The garlic bread that came with it, was part of a roll, and the bottom hadn't been toasted at all. The shrimp were hard, with very little taste to them.

I have to say that the person paying for the meal, didn't ask us how it was, or did the server.

If my husband Len, and I had been eating here on our own, and paying for the meal, I know that I would have asked for mine to be taken back, and probably changed my order to a turkey, or beef dinner.

I believe my meal was over $10, so with drinks, it would have come to $25 including tax. I would have much rather gone to Chili's for their 2 can dine for $20. The food and service is always consistent, and enjoyable.

The location I am reviewing is:

11929 US Highway 19
Port Richey, FL 34668
727-862-3581

They are open:

Monday-Thursday 6:30 AM - 1:30 AM
Friday 6:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Saturday 6:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Sunday 6:30 AM - 4:00 AM