Came here for our anniversary based on yelp reviews and pics. It was tucked in a little walk way…read more We were seated quickly and our server was wonderful. She was very attentive. We ordered a couple of drinks. Nothing really jumped out at my on the drink menu. I felt they were trying to get a little too creative with green juice and lemon grass. My sangria was fine. It has more of a cherry taste. We ordered the tuna nachos for appetizer and it was delicious. Fresh and tasty. My absolute favorite was my shrimp and lobster bucatini. I devoured the whole plate. It was amazing! Our server was awesome and brought us an anniversary dessert with a card. It was a thoughtful nice touch! Recommend checking this little gem out.

I went to Garp and Fusss with friends for a quick drink and snack before going shopping on Park…read moreAve. I was excited to try this place because I've heard such good things. They sat us in the upstairs area, which was cute. It definitely gave a bed and breakfast vibe. Our server was very sweet and came by for our drink orders, then food orders. I got the Starra Planina, as it was one of the most popular. It was good, but for size and overall taste, I would skip it next time. We also got the big effin pretzel. That was super good, loved the cheese sauce that came with it. Overall, this place was cute, but I need to try more items on the menu.

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!

Stopped in at Briarpatch on Park Avenue for a weekday brunch to continue my birthday celebrations…read more Even for a standard weekday, the place was packed to the gills, which is par for the course here, though being seated right by the front door had its downsides. Our high-top caught the steady breeze of people cycling in and out, trading blasts of humid Florida air with AC, but it was manageable enough. Our server was solid and attentive, though the kitchen had a couple of operational hiccups. I ordered the fried green tomatoes to start, but they were forgotten until after our main plates had already landed on the table. When they arrived, the execution was decent. The batter didn't adhere well and slipped off the tomatoes, though the accompanying sauce carried the dish nicely. On the drink side, the virgin blackberry lemonade hit the mark completely: balanced, tart, and refreshing. The breakfast mains were where the kitchen redeemed itself. I built my meal around the bacon and mushroom omelette, which was formidable. It was fully loaded with bacon, cheese, peppers, onions, and mushrooms without feeling greasy or heavy. They had run out of biscuits, which was surprising for a brunch spot mid-shift, so I subbed in sourdough toast. The undisputed star of the meal was the side of cheese grits. I am notoriously particular about grits, restaurants almost always serve them under-salted, gluey, or watery, requiring a table-side overhaul of butter, salt, and pepper. These were dialed in straight from the kitchen. The texture, dairy integration, cheese ratio, and baseline seasoning were spot-on without needing a single touch of salt or pepper. Minor timing and stock quirks aside, BriarPatch remains a reliable staple. I left full, satisfied, and reminded why it is always worth keeping in the local Park Ave rotation.

Restaurant #3 in my 2026 Magical Dining tour was this fantastic restaurant. This was my first visit…read moreto The Ravenous Pig and will not be my last. I was unable to make a reservation for this night, but walked in and was seated at the bar immediately. There are two hostess stands at this location. The first stand is at the door next to the Valet Parking stand and is for confirmed reservation seating. You are directed to walk further down the hallway towards the bar area for another separate hostess stand for walk-ins. We were seated at a nice two-top table close to the brewery room. (Note: we noticed a separate table inside the brewery which appeared to accommodate a small group and most likely requires a reservation to be seated there.) Kelly was our server and she was efficient, fun and very knowledgeable of the menu. She answered all of our questions, including explaining the ingredients of some of our selections. Our drink selections consisted of the frozen Getaway Car (vodka, sour cherry and maraschino liqueur) and the Woe Is Me martini (herb-infused Grey Goose with a pickled cherry tomato). The tomato made this martini stand out! The presentation of both drinks was memorable as was the taste of each. For our appetizers, we shared the Gatherer Salad (a zesty combination of baby greens, avocado, pickled beets, radish, goat, cheese and walnut granola with a herb vinaigrette dressing-outstanding!) and the Mushroom and Gruyère Beignets, set off by the pecorino cheese and the truffle aioli sauce. We easily could've had a second round of the beignets, but decided to go ahead and order our second course. For the second course, we shared the Pan Seared Redfish with summer vegetables, and the Steak Frites. The fish was delicate, light and the fennel broth made this dish a winner. The Steak Frites consisted of rubbed prime flat iron steak, garlic aïoli and bordelaise sauce-SO GOOD! The truffle fries were plentiful and, when combined with the sauce, resulted in a perfect accompaniment to this meal. For the final course, we shared the Black Forest Cake and the Peaches & Cream (caramelized puff pastry with peach jam, and mascarpone custard). Both desserts were the explanation points of the evening. At the end of the night, we told Kelly that we loved the combination of the "naughty and nice" pairings for this magical dining experience. (For example, the beignets and the salad, plus the redfish and the steak, allow you to both eat healthy and eat decadent.) A final shout out to the General Manager, Scott, who gave me an excellent tour of the outside beer garden (not occupied due to the rain that evening) and the major beer brewery facility next to it. TV screens are available in the garden, and would be an excellent party place for watching football this Fall. I think I have my next visit to The Ravenous Pig planned in the coming weeks. Great service and great food made this easily a 5-star evening.

We dined at The Ravenous Pig again on our most recent trip to Orlando, and I'm happy to report it's…read morestill every bit as incredible as it was when we first stumbled upon it in 2024. The steak frites are just as magnificent as my boyfriend and I remembered. Have you ever had a food memory? Years ago, my dad made the best steak I've ever had. He passed away when I was a kid, and two summers ago, when I took my first bite of the steak here, my mouth watered... but so did my eyes. It was one of the strangest, most beautiful experiences I've ever had at a restaurant. For a moment, it felt like Dad was sitting at the table with us. To taste something so familiar, something I hadn't experienced in over twenty years, was surreal. That's not a compliment I hand out lightly. So we each had that For this visit, we started with the rock shrimp tacos, and they absolutely did not disappoint. They packed a nice little kick without overwhelming the dish, and we practically inhaled them. Of course, we had to finish the meal the same way we did last time: with churros. Somehow they were even better than we remembered. Crispy, warm, perfectly sweet, exactly the kind of dessert that makes you argue over who gets the last bite. My boyfriend ordered two Old Fashioneds, and I had two Cosmos. Both were delicious and definitely generous on the pour. I was a little concerned when we arrived for our 8:00 p.m. reservation because the place was PACKED for a Thursday night. We ended up waiting a bit past our reservation time. The hostess suggested we grab a drink at the bar, but that area was just as crowded, so we hung out in the lobby instead. The wait ended up being completely worth it because we were seated at the exact table I was secretly hoping for: the most perfect little corner window booth, straight out of a movie scene. It was the ideal setting for our last night of vacation. And then there was our server, Anton. Anton could teach a master class on waiting tables. He was efficient, funny, attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without being pretentious, and genuinely seemed to enjoy what he was doing. In a world where great service sometimes feels like a lost art, Anton was an absolute delight. The Ravenous Pig delivered once again: phenomenal food, excellent cocktails, memorable service, and one of those meals you'll still be talking about long after you've gone home. We can't wait for our next trip to Orlando and our next visit back.

My friends and I visited Boca on Sunday for a nice bach brunch. We were very excited to try the…read morefood after one of our friends highly recommended this spot for the great ambience, drink selection, and tasty food options. From the moment we stepped foot into the restaurant we were greeted by a very nice older gentleman who ensured we found a seat within minutes. Our server, Matthew, was STELLAR and made us feel right at home. We ordered the lobster wontons and zucchini fries with green goddess sauce to start and WOW how yummy ! Definitely order MORE of the wontons- those are a 5-star starter. I ordered the Crab Benny for my meal and my friends ordered the Steak and Eggs, the braised tacos, and the knife and fork breakfast sandwich. My dish was the perfect portion and quite filling without feeling super heavy. My friend's braised pork tacos with the street corn were perfect. My other girlfriend's order, the breakfast sandwich, was a generous plate and brimming with flavor. However, the steak and eggs entrees fell flat for my other 2 friends. One ordered her steak medium and the meat was overcooked. The other ordered medium rare, and while it certainly looked like it, the steak was entirely too tough to enjoy. I also noticed that the breakfast potatoes were a little hard. We shared our disappointment with Matthew and he did his very best to accommodate us and correct the error. The customer service was amazing, I was very pleased with how they handled the feedback, especially after they comped the two steak meals and took the time to take our critiques seriously. Where the steaks fell flat, our server Matthew and the manager, Alexis, saved the day! Despite that mishap, the entire experience was extremely pleasant and I look forward to returning and giving another entree a shot.

This is the first restaurant I tried for magical dining besides Mordisco (with the help of Yelp!)…read more The ambiance inside looks so nice. It seems more romantic than casual but not a fully romantic place. I had the tomato salad, butchers cut (was an 8 0z flat steak), and the orange vanilla crème brûlée. Our server Emily was so friendly, nice and knowledgeable. She really was such a pleasure to have as our server! The food was so good! I loved the steak and that tomato salad -omg if you love tomatoes-just get it! The vanilla orange crème brûlée I didn't like though. It tasted like egg with a flick of orange. I honestly didn't know if I was gonna like it or not but yea. No thank you. I love creme brûlée normally but I am picky with the flavor of it so that may have had something to do with it. Other than that though, so good!!! I'd definitely come back even without the magical dining. It was a great way to try the place out without fully committing. So happy I got the chance to experience magical dining with them.

I really like the neighborhood vibes of this spot. The parking is limited, but there are always…read morespots on the street. There were a lot of people here watching the World Cup, but most of them left after the game. Although technically more of a bar, they do have REALLY good food menu. It's s great spot to meet with friends and hang out.

Just left the porch with some friends. I had too much cash on me so I wanted to pay my tab with…read morecash. My bill was $15. I gave the waitress $20. The waitress brought back everyone's cards and no change for myself. I was baffled because I was not given the option or asked, Do you want any change? My change was automatically kept I was planning on leaving it as a tip but not to even ask if I wanted to give my change as a tip was very baffling to me. Very disappointed. As a waitress next time, you should ask the customer if they would like change or not just don't assume

What a great way to spend a rainy Wednesday afternoon. We arrived a little after 3pm, and were…read moreseated at a high top next to the bar. At this time, the restaurant was quiet, but by the time we left the place was packed. It should be noted we left at closing time as we had such a fun and enjoyable experience. Our happiness (and the fact we spent almost seven hours here) was due to our server, Emily B. Although Emily told us she has only been working as a server here for the last two weeks, I think she will have a great run at this location. She has an effervescent personality and was easy to talk to and laugh with, which she displayed to all of her customers. Obviously, we became good friends with her throughout the night. Emily allowed us to have a tasting of various wines to determine which one we would like to select for the evening. We went with the Adelsheim Pinot Noir ($88 a bottle) to start the night. We ordered the Bacon Wrapped Dates (serving of three), the Burrata (a combination of cheese, basil pesto, tomatoes and balsamic dijon vinaigrette on wood grilled ciabatta bread), the Tuna Crudo (seared ahi tuna with cucumbers, pineapple and cilantro) and a board consisting of Spanish style salame and aged Gouda cheese. The board also had roasted almonds and honeycomb, along with the bread. As the night continued, we ordered another bottle of the Pinot Noir and a second helping of the fantastic Burrata. We appreciated the fact that we were not rushed from our table as we were allowed to have a relaxing and enjoyable evening of great conversation. At the end of the night, Emily provided us with a slice of olive oil citrus cake on the house. (What a thoughtful touch!) It was a heavenly ending to the evening and went well with our wine selection. If you are ever at this Winter Park location, I highly recommend you request Emily B.'s section if you are able to do so. As stated above, she made our evening. Thank you, Emily B!

During my recent visit to Sixty Vines in Winter Park, I really liked the way the restaurant looks…read morefrom the street. It's decorated with lots of plants and flowers, which makes it stand out. Once you walk inside, the ambiance is very relaxed with a nice country-style vibe. If you're planning to come here, I definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time. We had to wait for our table, so it's better to plan ahead. As far as the food, I ordered something that was okay, but honestly, it didn't really blow my mind. The people I was with ordered the chicken sandwich and tomato soup, and they really enjoyed those. Unfortunately, the service was the biggest issue during our visit. I would give the service 2 stars out of 5. It took a very long time for our waitress to come over and take our order. There were also several issues with the drinks. She brought mine but forgot the rest of the party. Later, she brought one more and then forgot another one. She seemed to be all over the place, and eventually we had to ask someone else for one of my kids' drinks. When she finally came back, she explained that they were out of some of the items we had ordered, so one person in our party couldn't get what they originally wanted. After we placed the new order, it also took quite some time for the food to come out. We were there around lunchtime, so I was surprised that the service was moving so slowly. One thing to know is that they currently only have one menu for brunch and dinner which would be helpful for checking the options ahead of time. On the bright side, they do have happy hour, which is always a plus. Overall, I really liked the atmosphere and the location, but the service definitely needs some improvement. This location is right on Park Avenue in Winter Park, so it's a nice area to visit and walk around afterward.

Excellent food and very attentive staff. They were very helpful and accommodated my food allergy…read morewith such kindness and care. I was also pleased that the service flow went so smooth despite a packed and busy place. The food is absolutely delicious and the environment is very warm and inviting. I'll definitely go back.

Not exaggerating when I say this is my fav pizza in Orlando. It's like impossible to get a seat…read morehere unless you have a reservation. The first time I went, I sat on the bar and I enjoyed it a lot. The second time I sat outside and it was super hot but still worth it. I always order their hot honey pepperoni pizza & it blows me out of the water every time. They have a pretty good happy hour with some nice selections. I ordered theCetriolo that contains cucumber vodka, agave, lime, white cranberry, & basil. It was light and pleasant. It made the heat way more bearable!

Great service and great food!…read more My friends and I dined in here to celebrate my friends belated birthday. We made a reservation and got seated in a large booth inside. I ordered a cucumber rain martini and once I received it, I noticed the glass had a chip around the edge, potentially causing glass shards in the cocktail, so I informed my server and she had the bar make me a new cocktail in a new glass. I built my own turkey burger on a lettuce wrap and paired it with sweet potato fries. The turkey burger wasn't too dry, and I paired it with honey mustard. Our server was very sweet and personable and we enjoyed her service! Loved this experience. The parking in this plaza is always a nightmare with how many business there are in the area, but we snagged a parking spot behind the regal!

Popped by here after seeing an afternoon movie and I understand why this place is always packed on…read morethe weekend evenings. I took the creative route and built my own burger. They provide a dry erase menu to build your burger or you can do one of the preset menu items on the opposite side. The food came out quickly and was made exactly as ordered. I tried the truffle fries with my order but felt that the plain fries would have been a good choice as well. The service was excellent and the location has a lot of windows with natural light as well as outdoor seating. Definitely would go back and have another.

I came to Hillstone for the first time for my birthday. It was a nice atmosphere with the lake at…read moresunset and our server was very kind and genuine. We got the chicken sandwich, brussel sprouts, and steak special to share with a cocktail each. The brussel sprouts were not the crispy kind like most restaurant serve but were pretty good considering. The chicken and steak were delicious and drinks were refreshing. I think Hillstone is nice for an occasion but be prepared to spend a good bit for your meal.

Went here for my friends birthday dinner and had a great time!…read more The food is always amazing and our server was fantastic. My only criticism was the lady at the front desk was incredibly rude to our party. We were 1 minute past our reservation time and she made us wait over 40 minutes for the next table to become available. It felt like she was doing it on purpose to us without giving us an estimated time. This was hard because we weren't sure if we were going to be seated soon or if it was going to be awhile and maybe we should pivot to another restaurant. After 40 minutes we were finally seated and the service was much better.

I'm a big fan of the Imperial on Orange but this Winter Park location is an elevated version. The…read moreambiance is modern rustic and intimate. I also love that there's live music in the evenings. You can't go wrong with the food. Anything you order is delicious. I enjoy the Brie appetizer and duck on French bread. I'm a big fan of the salmon tacos and seafood pasta They are usually a wine and beer bar but at this location they offer very limited mix drinks in collaboration with a local bar. The service is always spectacular and I love Tino. He's the coolest owner who loves manning the bar. It's a great place for a date, girl's night or just unwinding. I love the vibe. Since it's downtown Winter Park, there should be plenty of parking. My new go-to spot!

Just found out this place was open since August 2025 and their bar wall shelving are from Bali. And…read morethey are related to the other Imperial location in the furniture store on Orange Ave. I couldn't tell if they were the same or not because their websites were different but they are and the owner of the furniture shop was working here on the final FIFA game day We reserved seating before the game and they texted us letting us know our tank was ready and they even had a reserve sign out on the table. Got sat right away and the hostess said she'll bring some menus over. One of the TVs next to us was time lagged and had to watch a further television for the latest up-to-date action. The ambiance wasn't a sports crowd here so we just had a snack and decided to go to the Irish pub afterwards for more soccer fan action. Over half the people weren't even watching the TVs or didn't seem to know that this is the final FIFA game They had some specials today and wondering so bc everyone around us got wings but didn't see it on the menu. Got the wings and they were fantastic. I didn't like the thai sauce so much so was glad to have that on the side. Ask for a ranch but received blue cheese, didn't know until I found a big hunk of blue cheese in there but I didn't mind that, it just lacked flavor. I liked how they did only celery and no carrots for I enjoy that more when accompanying chicken wings. The tacos that were seen looked pretty good and was considering them Kentucky bourbon barrel ale and Black widow NA cider were nicely presented in cold glasses and complimented the wings well Good service, and got checked up on regularly. Just had to grab her for the check before the halftime started