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    Bolay

    4.5 (371 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Open 10:45 am - 9:00 pm

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    Faye Y.

    Food first, thoughts after... This was my first time having Bolay but will definitely not be the last. I ordered online and went to pick it up. The options were amazing and the taste is great. I think about it often and I cannot wait for my next Bolay experience. Spacious dining with seating indoor and outdoor.

    Sonia D.

    Bolay is a staple resto for me. I love how healthy and yummy the food is. My favorites are the tofu, sweet potatoes, asian noodles and pesto noodles. The sauces and drinks are great too. The service is quick and the place is clean and airy. Definitely recommend this place!

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    Juan S.

    My first time at Bolay, had heard very good things about it but never had a chance. I've been to chipotle and Moe's before but I definitely like this place better. The food tastes fresher and healthier choices. The staff are very nice and they even give you scratch offs to play and i actually got a free chia seed pudding. I will definitely is it this place very often and recommend it I created my own bowl with Jasmine rice, teriyaki chicken and bean medley and didn't disappoint. My wife tried the pesto noodles and chicken also great!!

    Genevere S.

    First time trying Bolay after passing by it many times when in the lake Nona area. I placed a mobile order which was easy. Parking is a bit of a hassle but thankfully the shopping center wasn't too busy so found parking. Inside it's spacious and decor is cute. Staff is friendly and greet you as you come in. Now to the food... I created my own bowl so I went with pesto noodles, spinach and almond salad, lemon chicken, pickled onions, feta cheese, chimichurri tomatoes, and garlic and herb sauce and it was delicious! Everything was flavorful and fresh. The portion was good and fulfilling. To drink I had Mandarin Cardamom Fresca and it was refreshing and not too sweet! Really enjoyed it and already wanting to go back to try other menu items.

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    Lawrence U.

    Healthy options. Come in for an early dinner. Ordered the Ala carte- My favorite base is the sweet potato noodles and kale. Serving portion for the noodles and kale looked the same. But the noodles were barely there. The broccoli was not charred enough, and the lacked taste. The chicken was tasty and the steak was cooked right. Overall, it was a good meal and healthy too. The price has gone up, which was 21$ got a large portion.

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    Doria D.

    I'm a fresh kitchen girly at heart but my first time at bolay almost made me reconsider! I got 2 base, 1 veggie, 1 protein & a topping. I did sub out 1 base for an extra veggie. The lemon chicken was well flavored and I forgot what side sauce I got but it was chefs kiss. Veggies were great, seasoned well and not over cooked. Love this for a filling but healthier style meal.

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    Sophia A.

    The staff were nice and the interior is mostly pretty clean. In terms of the food, I got a customized bowl with teriyaki chicken and steak. The teriyaki chicken had a nice flavor to it, but the steak was too chewy for me. The sauces were a great addition to the bowl and they pour a healthy amount of it. I got the large bowl and it was very filling and good for its price. I will say that all the veggies are chopped a bit big so heads up if that's off putting for you. Overall, nice place for a chain restaurant

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    Ben M.

    The Rundown: it's Bolay. Think Chipotle but healthy bowls (with flavors even those who turn noses at healthy will enjoy). The Review: This location certainly lives up to the Bolay expectation. Fast and friendly service, lots of flavorful options, and reasonable pricing. Sweet potato noodles and teriyaki chicken are still among my favorite choices! It's a comfortable environment to eat, and they also offer free Wi-Fi. It was not very busy when I was there but many of the tables needed to be wiped so that is an area of improvement - but it happens and fortunately wasn't something I found to be uncomfortable. Side note - I still think it's weird that Bolay doesn't seem to have trash stations with holes large enough where the paper bowls can fit instead of needing to crunch them up to fit in the hole.

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    Very flavorful and healthy bowl! Great portions as well! Nice place to visit for a healthy meal

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    Susan G.

    Food was fresh. The miso tofu was delicious and I was pleasantly surprised by the flavors. Hubby got the curated Rain-bol which looked underwhelming but tasted great. Service could have been quicker considering it was rather quiet when we went.

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    Great food, consistent taste and great service. When in need of healthy and tasty food. Bolay is where to get it in a heartbeat.

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    Manager is rude, asked a simple question, he questioned me back and gave me attitude... disgusting

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    Canvas

    3.9(1.1k reviews)
    1.3 miLaureate Park, Medical City, Lake Nona
    $$

    A desire for waterfront dining lured my group of ladies to Canvas. The setting truly is stunning,…read moreespecially with a magnificent sunset view. The Industrial Eclectic design inside is really cool. The wallpaper elements give me vintage Florida meets White Lotus vibes. After dinner we couldn't resist lounging on the leather sofas in the front entrance area. Our service was pleasant for the most part. We were in no rush and we took our time deciding, but our server's attention was noticeably diverted as the night progressed. One requested modification was not carried out and getting it resolved took too long. No discount was offered to help make it right. In hindsight I wish I had gone with the Magical Dining menu. Instead I got the mussels as an appetizer and the steak tips as my entree. While the mussels offer a substantial quantity, the taste was too plain for me. Also believe they might have caused mild stomach issues later on. Nothing major, yet a feeling not quite right. Steak tips were tender. Surprised at first I wasn't provided a steak knife, but my butter knife worked with ease. Again, the flavor was somewhat lacking. Tried a bite of the Braised Short Rib Meatloaf, a better dish in comparison. Overall it was an enjoyable night. I look forward to returning to try other items and hopefully up my rating to 5 stars. Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Food: 4/5

    The inside of the restaurant is aesthetically nice and has some nice views that overlook the water…read more It does get busy for weekend brunch so I recommend making a reservation. The service was alright. Our waitress was not very attentive in the beginning but later on was good. It was busy so I understand the slowness. I ordered the ny steak & eggs, and my girlfriend ordered the Mac & cheese with buffalo chicken added. They said that they liked the crispiness on top and that without the buffalo chicken, it would've been too mundane. My girlfriend said that the buffalo chicken was a great addition and made the mac and cheese taste good. The yuca fries came in a good quantity and were sweet. The cilantro sauce that came with it was really delicious. The ny steak and eggs was alright. It came with potatoes and two biscuits which were good. Potatoes were lightly seasoned as well as the steak. The steak was 12oz and was cooked accordingly. I wished they put more cheese on my eggs, but the food was cold. It felt as if they cooked all the items on the plate and let it sit while the steak was cooking. If I came again I'd order something else but it's a decent trip.

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    Miller's Ale House

    4.0(105 reviews)
    0.6 miLake Nona
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    This was my first time coming to this location and i love the vibe. It's more modern and has a…read morecleaner look to it. Our waiter greeted us and was very polite and personable which we all enjoyed. For it being busy we got our food pretty fast. Everything came out and delicious. Our waiter greeted us was amazing. Good meal and service I can't complain.

    Unfortunately, this location continues to fall short for us. We've given it several chances because…read moreit's practically in our backyard and would be such a convenient spot for a casual family meal, but this most recent visit was another disappointing experience. The restaurant was very busy, and our waiter was clearly juggling a lot of tables. Despite that, he remained pretty friendly, which I appreciated. Food understandably took a while to come out, so we ordered drinks while waiting. The beer was perfectly fine, but the mixed drinks were a completely different story. Between my mother and me, we tried three different mixed drinks, and all three were sent back. I specifically asked for something that wasn't overly syrupy or at least to go light on the syrup, but each drink tasted overwhelmingly like syrup and juice. Since these drinks presumably aren't premixed, I'm not sure where the disconnect happened, but after three attempts we gave up. Unfortunately, things didn't improve once the food arrived. Several parts of our orders were incorrect, some of the food wasn't hot, and the issues continued throughout the meal. The manager did come by our table twice, so I appreciate that there was at least an attempt to address everything. By that point, though, I had just finished an extremely long shift and was exhausted, so I eventually left the rest of my family inside and waited in the car. I could understand one rough visit, especially on a busy day, but this unfortunately hasn't been an isolated experience for us at this location. Every time we give it another chance, something seems to fall short. I genuinely wish this location were more consistent because we would absolutely frequent it given how close and convenient it is. Better quality control on food leaving the kitchen, more attention to order accuracy, and some consistency behind the bar would make a huge difference. For now, though, I unfortunately can't recommend this location based on our repeated experiences.

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    First Watch

    3.8(168 reviews)
    0.3 miLake Nona
    $$
    Casual dining
    Gluten-free friendly

    Everything from wait time to service to pace of food was 100, today !!! We had a great meal and…read moregreat drinks ! Our server was great as well!! Everything was spot on today. Use the wait in line feature on the app for sure. It was a game changer for us today when we were stuck in unexpected traffic and got there without having to wait and a table was ready for us.

    When you're hit with a mid-day craving for breakfast food, the stakes are high, and the hunger is…read morereal. While Lake Nona offers several options, you and your BFF have found your sanctuary at First Watch at Lake Nona, a spot so popular that it seems to perpetually have a line out the door. The Mid-Day Breakfast Heist: "My BFF and I were on a mission. It was mid-day, the sun was high, and our stomachs were demanding breakfast with the kind of urgency usually reserved for emergency sirens. We needed two things: fresh, piping hot coffee and a meal that didn't involve a 20-minute wait in the Florida humidity. This place is so legendary in Lake Nona that there's almost always a crowd. Fate, however, was on our side. While the 'wait for a table' list was already hitting that dreaded 20-minute mark, we spotted the holy grail of hungry diners: the bar-height tables. We bypassed the queue, claimed our high-altitude seats, and got straight to business. First, the coffee. It wasn't just a beverage; it was a sure-fire 'wake-up and get-running' miracle in a mug. First Watch's signature Project Sunrise coffee, sourced from women-led farms in Huila, Colombia, was the true co-star of the show--rich, bold, and served by the potful. It perfectly prepared us for the main event: The Farmhouse Hash. This skillet is a masterclass in savory breakfast--a bed of seasoned potatoes, bacon, avocado, house-roasted onions, and tomatoes, all under a blanket of melted Cheddar and Monterey Jack. In a display of culinary individuality, we ordered it in two different styles. My BFF opted for hers as a fluffy omelet, while I--knowing exactly what I like--requested my eggs cooked well-done. The result? A fresh, savory masterpiece that satisfied every mid-day craving we had. And let's keep this between us--shhh--but this place easily takes the crown over Keke's. Whether it's the more upscale, modern vibe or the fact that the food never misses, it's our undisputed go-to. Just don't tell the rest of Orlando, or we'll never get those bar seats again.

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