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    Cricket's Bar & Grill

    4.1 (16 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating

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    Sam p.

    Just came in for a nightcap. Friendly bartenders. Good selection of a full bar. Small tap selection- but good variety. Menu looked fairly priced for the location. Very loud. Seems that large groups staying at the hotel congregate and it turns into a loud party. Nice place to hang out.

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    Jordanna E.

    Hotel restaurants can go with way, luckily this one went the right way! My friends ate at the attached food court and I didn't see anything I wanted to eat, so I checked out the menu for Cricket's online and decided to check it out on the way back to our room. I'm glad we did! The food and drinks were delicious and the service was great! Definitely check this place out if you are staying at the hotel. The chicken Marsala was rich and tasty! The pesto pasta and green beans that were served with it were also great. The bartenders made great drinks, to the rim, and thoughtfully entered appropriate conversations throughout the bar. I had such a great night!

    Shrimp and grits with jalapeño cornbread.
    Tan M.

    5 stars for the bartender. I left my two bags at the counter. When I returned about 2 hours later, they were placed to the side for me. The food was meh...but integrity goes a long way in my book. I had the shrimp and grits. I'm used to the Charleston style shrimp and grits...these were more sautéed with no sauce. The wings looked tasty...

    Lisa D.

    If you are attending a conference or staying at the Florida mall conference hotel, chances are you will have that captive feeling of only one good bar choice. Crickets was so enjoyable and reasonable, I would still go there either way. Beers on tap include a nice selection, even Stella and for $5.00 a pint, seemed like a good deal, especially for a bar located in a hotel area. If you want something fancier for $10 I would recommend the raspberry lemon drop martini. Sweet yes, but packs a delicious punch. Food is the typical bar fare and we tried the gluten free pizza to accommodate one of our friends. I enjoyed the thin, crispy crust, and delicious pizza so much I wouldn't have even known it was gluten free. the atmosphere was nice with regular tables, high tops, and large tables for groups, not to mention the full bar. Even though they were very busy, there were plenty of servers available to quickly take our orders and bring us great food and drinks. I am a fan of Crickets and I look forward to an excuse to get back to the Florida Mall to stop in again.

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    Customer service has not been lost at Crickets. Efficiently and timely considering how busy it is.

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    Carlos, Matt, and the entire staff have made the visit to Crickets at the Florida Hotel each year an excellent experience.

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    Vault 5421

    4.6
    (90 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    Vault 5421 is a speakeasy in the back of a novelty store, God's & Monsters. Came on a Sunday and…read morejust lucked out on getting a seat because the place was packed. Love the horror theme and they play horror movies on the TVs. Definitely a touristy kind of place. They have video games and specialty drinks. There are mocktales and shots, but really they taste about the same, super sweet. I loved there selection of craft beer in the cans and bottles. Definitely worth a visit if you are looking for a cool way to spend a few hours.

    This bar is inside "Gods and Monsters" comic book shop and what a fun concept it is! First of all,…read morethe store itself is really big and has A LOT to look at. They have a ton of great items and would have loved to spend more time in the shop but it was getting close to last call at their bar and wanted to make sure I tried a drink. The bar itself is quite small, but it packs a bunch with décor. There is so much to see and every time you look a different way, there's something else you didn't see before. When I came, it was really not crowded which is good because like I said, it is small so it was nice to be able to walk around. My friends and I all tried different drinks and they were all really good. The service was fast and efficient. I would definitely check this place out again and recommend. According to other comments, they do change up the drinks so I would love to try something else.

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    Decoration and video game
    Fave drink was the Dole Whip Me Daddy!
    Fave drink was the Dole Whip Me Daddy!
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    Highball & Harvest

    Highball & Harvest

    4.4
    (549 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$$

    It's a great spot for cocktails and dinner down on the ground level of the Ritz! Warning that it…read morewas very cold (even for me) down there - it's nice that have blankets you can put over your legs. Service was excellent and we were the drinks (margs so good) and loved the IPAs. Ladies really enjoyed the fried green tomatoes, and shrimp and grits! The smoked Iberico was weird and G instead share C awesome grits. I had the skirt steak and it was cooked to perfection, very good and filling (couldn't finish it all). Great place to unwind after a long day

    Our family of four had dinner at Highball & Harvest last night. This was our third dinner at the…read moreRitz/JW Grande Lakes and possibly one of my least favorite meals. Let's focus on the positives first: the atmosphere is incredibly fun and the live music Saturday night was a perfect touch at the bar. There were plenty of fun activities for the kids and there was an all-you-can-eat buffet for the kids with fried chicken and shrimp, macaroni and cheese, fries, and red velvet cupcakes. $25 is a deal if your child would chow down on shrimp, but it might not be a great deal if your child is usually full after four bites. Our server was absolutely fantastic, friendly and very attentive. We started off the dinner with some fantastic deviled eggs and a lemon cello cocktail. I ordered the shrimp and grits and was really disappointed with the tiny, overcooked shrimp and crawfish that accompanied the slightly bland grits. The shrimp on the kids buffet was at least four times larger than the sad little shrimp in my dish. I think the sausage was cut into smaller chunks just so it wouldn't be so obvious how small the shrimp was. My husband didn't love his heirloom tomato salad and said the Wagyu appetizer was disgusting. Dessert was mediocre. The macarons that accompanied my crème brûlée were stale and chewy. This is a fun spot for a drink and appetizer, but I would skip eating dinner at Highball & Harvest.

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    Lobby
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    The Vintage Speakeasy

    The Vintage Speakeasy

    4.0
    (56 reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    From the outside it does not give "speakeasy" vibes but once inside they did a good job with the…read moredecor and ambiance. Plus you need a password to go in. Looking at the menu I was bit surprised they did not have more signature drinks on the menu, mainly mojitos, but then realized this is a Latin speakeasy, with music playing to match. Once I had my coconut mojito I was very pleased. They really do know how to make them. They also have a full bar so anything you want they can make, The bartender and servers were super nice and friendly, and they worked quick to get all drinks out. They also had some food, that looked delicious, and hope I get the chance to come back to try some. After seating in the lounge/ speakeasy area for a while, we moved to the bar for a last drink. The bartender said Espresso Martinis were her specialty so we order those. She was not lying, one of the best we've had.

    A speakeasy in Kissimmee... I was surprised but I was excited to try it…read more. Definitely different from others I've been too, the entrance was cute & fun to discover our way inside... Interesting space... I see the vision but this is why space planning is so important. Or maybe it's the designer in me. I found the seating very uncomfortable and awkwardly positioned. The services was good and the empanadas were tasty (little greasy) Drinks were yummy... The old fashion was presented in a box while it was being smoked, very cool concept. Overall I dig the concept and I was glad to check it out since I was in the Kissimmee area.

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    Inside (one angle)
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    The Vintage Speakeasy

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    The Whiskey

    The Whiskey

    4.4
    (1.3k reviews)
    5.3 mi
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    I absolutely loved my experience at The Whiskey. I sat at the bar, and the bar tender was very…read morehelpful and attentive. From the moment we walked in, he made sure to ask us questions and give recommendations because it was our first time. He let us know that these were the best burgers in Orlando, and he wasn't lying. The food, although a little pricey, was absolutely amazing. I ordered the Bangin' Shrimp as an appetizer, which blew me away. The shrimp had a tempura fry to it, giving it a perfectly crispy crunch. The sauces that were drizzled on top helped to amplify the flavor of the dish. For my main course, I ordered the Shroom N Swiss burger. I love how thick and juicy the burger patties are. It's hard to find a good burger place that has thick patties, and The Whiskey delivers that meat. Another thing that blew me away was the mushroom that came on top. Usually, mushroom burgers have little slices of mushrooms, but this burger had a big fat slice of mushroom on top. And it tasted so good. This is a perfect atmosphere to come in, grab a couple drinks, eat good food, and maybe even catch a sports game or live music. Only thing I will say is that it may be a little loud for some, making it hard to hear conversations. But if you love a loud atmosphere, then this place is perfect!

    We've visited this restaurant every summer for years whenever we're in Florida attending our annual…read moreconference, so it was disappointing to have such a different experience this time. Monica was friendly, welcoming, and provided excellent customer service. Unfortunately, our interaction with Mary was the complete opposite. She was rude and unaccommodating, which made our visit unpleasant. After ordering a few drinks, we decided to patronize another business. As a group of returning customers, we were also disappointed that no effort was made to accommodate us. We've supported this restaurant year after year, and we expected a more welcoming experience, especially as loyal guests. We hope management recognizes the difference that customer service can make and addresses these concerns so future guests--and returning customers like us--have a better experience.

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    Swizzle Lounge

    Swizzle Lounge

    4.6
    (42 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    If you can get past the theme park resort pricing, this is a great little lobby bar! I have been…read morehere many times across multiple Cabana Bay stays. The drinks are top notch and the bartenders are talented and efficient. For the Halloween season, they have cute decorations and fun spooky drinks. They always have a good variety of drinks to suit different palates. If you're staying at Cabana Bay or just passing through, don't miss the Swizzle Lounge!

    I stopped into the lobby bar Swizzle when at the Cabana Bay hotel yet again when I was in town the…read moreother week. I first stayed at the Cabana Bay a couple years ago on a whim. Once I stayed once and appreciated the midcentury design of the place I was hooked. And the Swizzle Lounge was definitely one of the perks. When I was running late, driving north after work from South Florida I had a 1st primary objective, make it in time to grab one martini at Swizzle. I was making ok time but when I got into the lobby I knew I only had 15 minutes to spare. And there was a long line to check in. When I finally checked in I only had minutes left. I walked up the busy evening bar with little to no hope. And yet one of the busy bartenders saw me and said they had last call already, but they would get me for one. Halleluiah. One martini later and I was ready to wander to our room. The Swizzle is retro, brightly lit, and especially friendly. Looking forward to stopping in again soon.

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    Espresso martini
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    GB and a Bloody Mary
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