This was our second visit to the Monroe and it was enjoyable. This time the service was slightly…read moreslow, we had drinks that we didn't like and it took about 20 minutes for our server to return to the table to get orders for new drinks. We ordered the buffalo chicken egg rolls and the deviled eggs (with no bacon) as appetizers. For our new drinks we got margaritas, I got a regular margarita and my partner got a passion fruit margarita. For entrees, I had the famous fried chicken and my hubby had the meatloaf. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice, relaxed, they keep the shades lowered during the day to reduce that sun intake and it's lovely. It feels nice and relaxed in here no matter the weather outside. Again, we enjoyed the experience but the service was fairly slow. We had to pretty much know what we wanted by the next time we saw our server or flag her down to get her attention. She was waiting about 4 tables on our area. We were party of two.dd

this place earns 5 stars across the board. We came to try the magical dining, the service manager…read moreand server, Johnny & nick were incredible with their hospitality paired with the amazing food. The restaurant is nicely decorated with candle lit ambiance, the cocktail I ordered was incredible. Every thing on the menu is crafted and specially made. We ordered the pork belly s'mores, which was an explosion of flavor. The meatloaf was crispy and moist and paired nicely with the onion ring & the dessert we ordered was fresh and light but just the perfect amount of sweet. This long of a review displays how much of a good time we spent in this restaurant and how delicious the food was, haha. Definitely give them a visit.

The Diner is a popular breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant near Universal Studios. It is known…read morefor its New York style comfort food and creative breakfast and brunch dishes. It is a family owned restaurant founded by New York natives who noticed a gap in Central Florida for high quality, authentic New York style diner food. The original location opened on Universal Boulevard in the Lake Cay area, near Universal Orlando and SeaWorld. The restaurant quickly became popular with both locals and vacationers looking for an alternative to the standard hotel breakfast buffet. Following the success of the Universal Boulevard location, the owners expanded to additional Central Florida locations, including Lake Buena Vista and Dr. Phillips. The Diner has gained attention for its creative twists on classic comfort food. One of its signature dishes is the Bennyffle a combination of Eggs Benedict served over a waffle. The menu also features specialty cereal pancakes, including Fruity Pebbles and Oreo Crunch, along with classics such as chicken and waffles. In July 2026, the Universal Boulevard location even became the center of a viral national news story after a family of seven including children reportedly walked out on a $298.47 breakfast bill. The story highlighted how hard family businesses work and how an incident like this can affect them. I recently met up with a group of friends at The Diner for brunch. The Diner can get crowded, and they do not take reservations. I am grateful that one of my friends arrived very early to wait for a table for our group. The diner offers a selection of coffee drinks as well as alcoholic beverages, making it a festive spot for brunch. Since I had a long day ahead, I stuck with coffee and ordered the signature chicken and waffles. The combination was delicious. The crispy, savory fried chicken was the perfect partner to the soft, buttery waffles, while the warm, sweet maple syrup contrasted to the salty chicken. It was a very large portion and I really enjoyed my meal. The service was excellent, and the staff were very accommodating when we needed several separate checks. I loved my visit to The Diner, and the experience was made even better by sharing brunch with a great group of friends. Good food, friendly service, and even better company made for a memorable morning.

(July 28) Where do…read moreyou go to meet up with a group of Yelpers who are all about food?! Well, that was my dilemma! After searching yelp for a breakfast/lunch place, The Diner seemed to hit the mark. They do not take reservations and your entire party must be present when your table is ready. I arrived early and put my name on the list so by the time everyone arrived, our table was ready! Heather was our server and she was amazing. She made our experience here easy & stress free. The 6 of us were able to chat, catch up, eat and drink in a timely manner. We were not rushed which is always a plus. I ordered the Belgium waffle with a scrambled egg & an ice mocha latte. Perfect amount of food for me. Ariel ordered the fried chicken and waffles which was huge. A few ordered the chicken Caesar wrap which looked very good. I would definitely go back the next time i am in town. *Prices are moderate *Plenty of parking in the lot ~ and that's all I have to say about that...

Fantastic restaurant. Staff and service are outstanding. Come hungry because everything is extra…read morebig portions.

food was great and portions were huge. Server was great and fast. Crowded but no wait.read more

Se7en Bites is absolute comfort food perfection! The vibe is so fun, vibrant, and genuinely…read morewelcoming from the second you walk through the door. You cannot leave without ordering their impossibly fluffy pancakes and the signature Moo-La Bowl (oven roasted potatoes & country fried steak smothered in country gravy , topped with an egg and served with a biscuit for soppin). It's the ultimate spot for big flavor, warm Southern hospitality, and pure joy on a plate!

Was in Orlando today and decided to try out seven bites due to reviews. Sadly I ordered the…read moreBenedict and was pretty disappointed. Not much flavor at all in the sauce. You also only get 1 biscuit, a slice of bacon and 1 egg. These were baked/cooked well but should get at least 2 eggs with bacon atop the halves of a biscuit for the price. This normally comes with grits but I subbed for a salad which was fresh and had a delicious dressing. 3 stars for the food. The restaurant is very cool and has a fantastic looking bakery section. I didn't get to try any of the treats but I do plan to come back to try another menu item and will save room for dessert. Service is so friendly and top notch. Addl star given for the crew. Plenty of parking.

Did an Uber Eats as I had a 50 percent off promotion. I ordered the chicken fajita omelette, banana…read morepecan waffles, and coffee. It came within an hour as the estimated provided. It was bagged nicely and well organized. The omelette was a generous sized portion with plenty of tender chicken, peppers, and cheese. There was salsa to add a bit of flavor, but it tasted that it was made in New York City (if you remember that commercial ;) ). The white toast was soft and buttery, and the potatoes were good. My mom enjoyed the banana pecan waffles, and I took a couple bites as well. It was sinfully sweet and enjoyable, especially the bananas. And I must say the coffee was so good, it was even better than the Juan Valdez coffee that I make at home. Since I didn't visit the restaurant, I can't comment on the atmosphere. But I believe the service is excellent because they nicely packed all items and kept it organized. I definitely need to take my family to this restaurant. Since the one in Metrowest closed, this is the closest one to us. I am glad the food is still excellent and the coffee keeps you peppy. This is definitely a great breakfast restaurant in the Dr. Phillips area. Overall: A

Yum!!! Fresh off the plane and looking for something off the beaten path, this one fit the bill…read more A brunch spot that was delicious, had great service, was clean, and had the a.c. blasting. Portions were large providing leftovers, which I'm completely on board with. Prices were great! The variety of options were ideal for visitors. Food was served fast. Lastly, plenty of easy and free parking in the shared shopping center lot.

This place was an amazing spot to eat at in Disney Springs and had some of the best food I ate…read moreduring my trip in Florida. 4.5/5 We came pretty late to the establishment after a long day at the theme parks. We were staying at a Holiday Inn near Disney Springs so we decided to come here for a late dinner. One of the best decisions made here. We did a late night walk through the shopping center and landed here around 9:50 pm. It was pretty late and we worried there would be no seats but we were seated promptly. The establishment was very ambient, cozy, and well furnished. I liked the warm, glowing atmosphere of the restaurant. The server was extremely polite and took our order quite soon. We were starving after a long day but the food came out in around 20ish minutes which wasn't too bad. The serving sizes were quite huge. We didn't expect this much food for two portions. For $34 per plate, the dishes were large and came with a large helping of sides. The fried chicken was extremely crispy and juicy. They originally wanted to serve the food quickly/more fresh so they served a chicken thigh to me after on a second plate. They also forgot my substitution of Mac n cheese for mash potatoes so I got a free helping of mash which was sweet. The pickled cucumber was light and fresh which tasted great with the heavier chicken. The potatoes were a little heavy and I wish came with gravy, but still delicious. I really loved the Mac n cheese and finished that up. The chicken steak was also delicious with the grits but a little too salty. Wish they added the grits to the side for me to dip as it became a little too much at times. It was better to eat it with a side of potatoes to balance the flavor. The broccolini was sautéed perfectly and delicious, could eat a whole plate of those alone. The biscuits weren't bad but tasted better eaten with the potatoes. The food was a little heavy but so so good. We had to take half of the food to our hotel and ate it the next day for dinner as it was way too much food for one meal. Even after microwaving it, the food was just as delicious and flavorful. We spent about $80 but had so much food leftover. An expensive dinner, but everything tasted amazing. Would definitely come back if I had the chance.

This spot is perfect for relaxing while you people watch. We always get our squeeze bottles…read morerefilled but Ill let you in on a secret a little later on in this post. James was such a great bartender, but we really didnt stay long or get much; Just drinks. If you are looking for aquick stop for drinks and a fun hang, check out Shine Bar at Art Smith's homecoming. OH! And about that secret... you can refill these bottles not only here, but you can also take them to the Splitzvill bar (& vice versa!)!!

Great experience, great service and good ambience. The food was awesome and the fresh mint mocktail…read morewas great and refreshing too. Luis our server and head chef was fun and very kind.

I went multiple times to this restaurant and never failed with their amazing service , very tasty…read morefood and drinks and cozy atmosphere. Definitely recommend .

Love this restaurant. Service and food are always superb. The magical dining menu is really good…read more I started with a Tuna crudo. Perfect combo of seared tuna, cucumber, and pineapple. The course I chose was the atalntic salmon over Brussels sprouts. Perfectly cooked and portion was just right. Finished it with the olive oild cake. First time for me. Nice and moist with fabulous citrus notes. Every was exceptional.

Gave Sixty Vines a try for Magical Dining. My group of ladies kept growing and we ended up having a…read moretotal of 12 (which is the max. party size to be honored for MD, according to website guidelines). Expanding the number of guests from the original reservation was not an issue at all. Contemporary decor, airy dining space and an open kitchen create a trendy, upscale setting. It's a popular place, so the noise level gets up there. Our server, Shenica, was a pro, flawlessly meeting our needs with vibrancy. She made sure our long table was never overloaded with unnecessary clutter. Her knowledge and guidance were precise and valuable. Not everyone in our party went with the MD menu. A downside was late pizza delivery for those who ordered it. The rest of us were well into our meals by the time pizzas finally arrived. Apologies and updates were provided, though. Another fail was the MD meatball appetizer (Albondigas). Disappointment rolled into a ball. Bland, dry meat. Nuts and sauce provided only mediocre flavor. First bite of Pork Pappardelle was a bit salty, but more savory balanced as I continued on. Finished the entire dish. Sticky Toffee Cake was warm, spongey goodness. Thinking about it takes me to a happy place. Really enjoyed my glass of Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc. Right up my alley as a regular pinot grigio enthusiast. I know I'll return. The brunch menu is very enticing.

The ambiance and service continue to be outstanding. However, the chunky chicken salad was a big…read moredisappointment. I have been eating at the Briarpatch Restaurant for over 40 years and have totally enjoyed the chunky chicken salad. But this time, the salad was not chunky it was a typical shredded chicken salad with too much pepper - not the traditional chicken salad I have had over the past 40 years. Ownership needs to do something about this.

We finally got to visit Briarpatch with my partner, and this time we decided to try something a…read morelittle different. We both started with a cup of coffee and a large glass of fresh orange juice. Everything was so fresh and delicious! I ordered the French toast with fresh fruit and mascarpone cheese. OMG, it was SO good! I didn't even need extra syrup because the mascarpone and fresh fruit blended together into the perfect naturally sweet breakfast. Every bite was delicious! My partner had the best breakfast, too. He ordered the short rib, and it was incredibly tender and flavorful. The potatoes were perfectly crispy, just the way we like them! We were both so happy and left feeling like we had just enjoyed an amazing breakfast. Our waiter was super cool and provided wonderful hospitality. He made our experience even better. The restaurant is always beautiful, clean, and welcoming. I highly recommend this spot! If you're looking for a delicious breakfast with great service and a beautiful atmosphere, Briarpatch is definitely worth a visit!

I recently went to Maxine's on Shine for dinner. My fiance has been here before, but it was my…read morefirst time. They do get busy so I recommend making a reservation. We were sat within 10 minutes. The ambiance is very eclectic and unique. Our server, Emma was excellent! She was very friendly and gave great recommendations. Thanks Emma. The appetizers were wonderful, the food was good and the drinks excellent! We will be coming back.

What a great place with a cool vibe. The owner and her…read morehusband came by and greeted our party. Then I saw her sitting with other guests. You could tell they were loving life and their restaurant. Great employees and great food which I remembered to photograph this time