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.

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.

Great establishment with lots of games to suit everyone of all ages great and clean !!!!!!read more

Arcade Monsters is the best arcade in the state, and this location is the best Arcade Monsters of…read morethem all. There is so much space, even at the height of the crowd, you can find a fun game to play. You can break down your day into categories of games. We had a pinball segment, a shooting one, sports, old school arcade, Mario Kart on the Switch 2 dart, it just went on forever. It could have kept going, but we had dinner reservations to keep. Ambiance is absolutely awesome. Brilliant, electric murals cover every single inch of space. There isn't any blankness on any wall, not even in the restroom. It's wild, and it's great. There's some food options, but it's like, dumb stuff for kids. Pizza, chicken tenders, etc. So if you want to spend a whole day here, get the pass that lets you leave and come back. Unless you're into frozen nuggets. The drink game is strong, though. They have a ton of mixers that are delicious on their own, and can be mixed with some booze, too, if you'd like. Overall, there is all positives here and no negatives. I come to Monsters pretty often, and I suspect I will forever more.

After shopping at the outlets, we were looking for somewhere with good food and a happy hour. We…read moreare so glad we chose The Whiskey. We arrived around 5pm and we were able to pick where we sat. We sat at one of the booths and Brian was our oh so awesome server. He came over with a smile and a run down of what's good. We started with cocktails, we both ordered The Elderberry, it was perfect & so refreshing. For our entrees, we had both of the burgers on the HH menu, the Small Batch Whiskey and the Small Batch Lassahn. We also ordered The Salmon burger. For sides we had the regular fries and the Parmesan truffle fries. Everything was soooooo good. The beef burgers were seasoned so perfectly, and cooked medium as we requested. Every bite made my taste buds dance. The truffle fries were so good, I almost ordered more. The garlic aioli is a must for dipping your fries in. The Whiskey has lots of seating, tables, booths and bar seating. There's lots of pictures on the walls and tvs. It's a vibe for sure. I'm so glad we had lunch at The Whiskey and will definitely go back the next time we are in Orlando. Thanks Brian for making our experience awesome!

When we are on this side of town, we always stop in here and have lunch…read more We arrived on Tuesday around 2:30 or 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Happy hour was just starting or had started, but there wasn't anything on the happy hour menu that stood out to us. They had the Suncreek Brewery Strawberry ale on tap so I had a couple glasses of that. It's perfect for the summer. It's a very light and very refreshing beer. My husband drank Yuengling. We both end up getting a taster of Bourbon later on. My husband went with the six year Willet And really enjoyed it. He said it definitely got better the more that you drank. I opted for something that I've seen in the stores but haven't purchased yet. I was able to try both the dancing panda eight year as well as the dancing panda 10 year. A cheaper bottle of bourbon but definitely good flavor. The 10 was my favorite. For food, I got an order of the S & S sweet potato fries, which comes with a light caramel drizzle. These fries are cooked perfectly and so delicious. My husband got the garlic Parm wings, and while the crunch was perfect on them.(he ordered them crunchy) -he was not a fan of their garlic Parmesan sauce. It just felt like the garlic, overpowered any of the Parmesan. Overall, we enjoyed our time here and the two bartenders that were working the bar, were excellent and very attentive.

Very good food. Free parking lot. Hookahs. Pool. There were…read morevery few people and the ambiance was weird because some people were at the pool, while others were in cute outfits having lunch. The three lounge chairs were pushed up next to the pool but the tables were right there also so it was funny to imagine them leaning back to sunbathe and people eating right on top of them. Good food, fresh and hot, nice drinks. I loved the smell going into the lobby. Next time, we will try the lobby restaurant!

The waitress took a while to cash out our check. We waited like 15 minutes. The pita and hummus and…read morefries were good. I liked my moscato. The hookah didn't really hit and we got a refill as well. Overall wouldn't go there again but scenery was nice I guess.

Always a favorite when in Orlando! Made a reservation a week prior through OpenTable…read more We arrived at 530pm on a Friday and were able to take advantage of the Happy Hour, which was a phenomenal deal. There were 3 of us. We split 2 of the set appetizer menu. Came with 9 items in each set. The black bean hummus was delicious! I ordered a starry night cocktail, which was also good!

As locals, we typically do not visit restaurants in the I-Drive area, however we visited Cafe Tu Tu…read moreTango on a whim as we were able to secure a reservation on a busy holiday weekend (Memorial Day). Vibes were fun and quirky, interior aesthetic to me was as if Chuy's and House of Blues had a baby- artsy & eclectic. Our server was very nice and had good recommendations. We enjoy tapas style restaurants as an opportunity to try a variety of small plates to get a feel of what the restaurant offers. We ordered the street corn, sesame steak skewers, and garlic maple chicken wings. The corn and steak skewers (so tender) were delicious, however the wings fell a bit short. They weren't bad, but there wasn't any essence of garlic or maple; more like heavy ginger and citrus. Cafe Tu Tu Tango is an enjoyable option for tourists who want something perceivably "different" than what they'd experience at home or in the surrounding area. We may consider trying their brunch in the future with a side of fortune reading :)

My group of 6 arrived right when they opened and we were greeted and seated right away. Parking was…read moreeasy, as the shared parking lot was not full. The inside of the restaurant was beautifully decorated and was very clean. Seating was comfortable and tables were not too close together. Items ordered: Wonton soup x2 - Wontons with spinach and broth were good. Curry puff - As a curry fan, these small curry puffs reminded me of curry flavored empanadas. I enjoyed the bite sized portions and texture. Beef pho - As expected and taste was fine Chicken pho - As expected and taste was fine Yum Kung (shrimp salad) - This was so delicious! Loved the flavors and spices/aromatics and everyone who tried it loved it as well. Pad Thai - As expected and taste was fine. Their menu offered a lot of options and included gluten free food as well. Definitely a place to visit if you are craving authentic Thai food in Orlando! Our waitress spoke with us and places she had lived in Asia and we had a lovely conversation about food and travel.

The pad see eu was real boring. I do not recommend. Couple tiny little pieces of broccoli in…read morethere. Some soft tofu. The egg rolls were great. The hot oil was the perfect spice.

Let me just say -- I absolutely love American Social!…read more I come here pretty often, and every single time I'm treated incredibly well. The staff is beyond friendly and always welcoming, the food is amazing, and the drinks are just as impressive. Everything is consistently on point. But what really sets American Social apart is the vibe. The energy, the atmosphere, the overall experience -- it's unmatched. It's the kind of place you go to and never want to leave. If you're looking for a bar with great service, great food, and unbeatable vibes, this is the spot. Highly recommend!

Good Vibes, But a Few Misses…read more We recently visited American Social for brunch and had a mixed experience. The atmosphere was lively and fun...definitely a great spot if you're looking for upbeat brunch energy. We started with the deviled eggs, and those did not disappoint. They were flavorful, well-balanced, and probably the highlight of our meal. For entrées, my husband ordered the brunch burger. The menu didn't list bacon, and even after our server double-checked to confirm it wouldn't come with bacon, the burger still came out topped with it. While mistakes happen, it was frustrating having to wait for the order to be remade while the rest of the table was already eating. I ordered the Fruity Pebbles chicken and waffles for my daughter. It was okay, but definitely on the sweeter side. The chicken itself was coated in cereal and then topped with syrup, which made the whole dish very sweet overall -- just a bit underwhelming for us. On a positive note, the kids' portions were great. The mac and cheese and chicken tenders were both solid and generously portioned. Overall, the food was a bit underwhelming for the price point, but I'd probably give it another try...if only for the Maui Mimosa. That drink alone might bring us back.

So good we went twice!!!…read more Cheviche, tartare, espresso martinis, Carribean and South American flare...what more could you want? The Fig and goat cheese cake will change your life, and I'm not even joking.

The bar service was "ok". Very overwhelmed. I had the…read moreseafood stew... the serving was good but the amount of seafood was minimal. The main issue was the presentation...to me a stew is a thick dish. This was more a thin soup with pasta and seafood swimming in broth Taste-good Presentation-bad Pee menu-very bad Value-lacking

Another great experience at the Velvet Bar. Stopped in for drinks before heading to Halloween…read moreHorror Nights. Whitney was a great server, giving our group guidance based on preferences, and gave just the right amount of attention while we were there. The cocktails were tasty. The inside is cozy with seating at the bar, tables or couches and chairs. They seem to always play good music too!

I stayed at The Hard Rock for 4 nights to celebrate my birthday in June, and Anthony, the…read morebartender, truly made the trip unforgettable. From the first night, he was welcoming, fun to talk to, and mixed some of the best cocktails I've had. He not only remembered my favorite drinks but also recommended a few new ones that quickly became favorites. What stood out even more was how much he cared about making the experience special. Anthony gave me great food recommendations around the resort, and on the night of my birthday he surprised me by sending an assortment of snacks up to my room. It was such a thoughtful touch that made me feel celebrated and really added to the whole trip. Anthony goes above and beyond--great drinks, great conversation, and genuinely top-notch service. If you're at The Hard Rock, or enjoying the universal parks or resort, do yourself a favor and spend some time at the bar with him. He was there the last time we stayed there for my birthday as well. He's the best.