Slooooowwww service! The restaurant was beautiful and I know they take their time so you can enjoy the Michelin experience but omg... they took it to a new level. The bread was amazing. Salad they said was large enough to split was barely two bites each. I had the bolognese and it was mediocre. The water boy was awesome, our server not so much. I'd skip this place. read more

This was my first ever Michelin Star experience and I have to say it did not disappoint. We ate here on a Saturday night. We did have a reservation but it was not crowded at all with plenty of tables and space at the bar. The atmosphere was beautiful and the service was phenomenal. All staff we interacted with was so knowledgeable and very polite. We started with the charred octopus, which was out of this world. For entrees we got the chicken dish as well as the catch of the day which was a halibut. The chicken was a little fatty, but the flavors were amazing. The fish melted in your mouth but had a crispy crust, cooked to perfection. For desert we got the assorted cheese dish, unless you are a huge cheese fan this could probably be skipped. The other desserts looked quite small. Of course dishes were expensive, but truly everything was absolutely delicious. read more

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First of all with this place being high end so was worried bringing my daughter and had stressed that upon booking to be sure and ... can I just say service EACH staff did was AMAZING!?! The booking staff very welcoming and assured it would be ok. The table side staff was also kind and helpful to all my daughters needs. Overall 10+/10!!! Best customer service I've ever had! It's great to know that you can still go and get fine dining with a toddler. The ambience is great, very soft and romantic. The food was AMAZING! They were able to cater to specific needs. The 30 day aged steak MELTED on our pallets! Pasta was perfect. read more

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Wow the service here is next level. I've never been to a Michelin star restaurant before but it was definitely worth the visit for my birthday. Everything was surprisingly delicious and we left extremely full. I will say the ravioli and chicken were also flavorful! If you're looking to do something special then make a reservation asap! read more

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We tried other steakhouses all over Orlando and this was by far the best. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly, and the service was exceptional. I highly recommend this place. Perfect for business dinners, special occasions, and dates. read more

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What a treat!!! Celebrated my birthday here and it was the best start to a new year. From the ambiance, the aesthetics, the service, the menu.. every detail was a delight. Steak was cooked perfectly!! The kimchi creamed spinach was decadent. The Johnny Mac & cheese was good, a bit runny but tasty. The UNI CACIO E PEPE made my night! Unique flavor. Definitely have to try it! The prices are fine dinning prices so for me and my budget, it's a "celebration" type of restaurant. With that said, I would love to return and try other menu items!! read more

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Food is Delicious Especially Wagyu Filet 100% recommend Servers know what they are doing read more

Knife & Spoon - Main Hall - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Knife & Spoon is a 1 michelin star surf and turf restaurant located inside Marriott's Ritz Carlton at Grande Lakes Orlando. Its signature dishes are dry-aged cuts of meat, ranging from 45-240 days aged. Their menu focuses on locally sourced ingredients and the abundance of the region. They have a seasonal menu, and their seafood offerings change by the day. Their menu also features an extensive wine list showcasing an array of rare and esoteric offerings. We recommend making an online reservation ahead of time. We had a reservation for 2 at 7:15 pm and got there at 6:45 pm but thankfully we got seated right away. The restaurant's ambient lighting is mostly rge natural light provided by the glass panes that surround the restaurant and some ceiling fixtures. For the accent lighting, they have light fixtures on each of the pillars inside the restaurant and also a small candle at each table. This means that if you go during the day it then the setting feels very open and lively, but if you go during the night, then the dimly lit environment provides an intimate ambiance. Throughout our dining experience, we had different people providing different services. Once we got seated, our main host walked us through the entire menu and how it is set up, which was helpful. Though they talked really fast and with all the background noise, it was a bit hard to hear them clearly.  Usually at a michelin star restaurant, the server will ask you about the food you are ordering so they can pair that with the right drink (wine and cocktails). In this case, we had to remind our server what we were getting so he could help with the right pairing. Nothing wrong here, just an observation. We also had another server who was responsible for cleaning and setting up the table in between our courses.  The service was mostly great, but there were instances when it felt a bit too much. During some instances, it felt like the servers were trying really hard to get us to order a certain menu item. Our server, in fact, said it herself, "I feel like I'm bullying you into ordering something." At another instance, we asked our second host some clarification questions around the menu when the main host walked in on our conversation, and she stood there the whole time as if she wasn't happy with that. Our second host started rushing through the menu, and it sort of felt like he was ready to exit the conversation. One other thing I'd like to point out is that their service when it comes to cleaning the table in between courses was not up to par. Now let's talk about the food. You can either pick Chef's tasting menu for $135 + taxes, or you can do a la carte. Chef's tasting menu is a 4 course dining experience but we didnt pick that one because 2 out of the 4 dishes were going to be salad and vegetables and that didnt seem like a good value for the price we would have paid. The 2 of us picked their a la carte dining option and made it a 4-course dining experience.  1st course (colds)- 1. Hamachi 2. Steak tartare 2nd course (hots)-  1. Crab scampi 2. Gnocchi 3rd course (main)- 1. Filet mignon 2. Dayboat catch Sides-  1. Potato puree 2. Cultivated mushrooms 4th course (dessert)- 1. Caramel Dulcey 2. The apple Drinks-  1. Take the pain away 2. Florida boulevard 3. Jimmy sears Both the cold dishes were amazing. I personally liked the hamachi more. The fish was fresh, and the oil really enchanced the flavors. Suprisngly, it had a somewhat fruity flavor. Tartare had some crisps on top, which really complimented the soft texture of the meat, and the mustard was great too, not too overpowering.  Between the 2 hot dishes, scampi was definitely better than the gnocchi. Scampi was very creamy, and thankfully, crab didn't smell fishy at all. Gnochhi itself was very light and airy and felt like you were eating a cloud, but the sauce was very watered down and had a very sharp after taste of peanuts.  Between the 2 mains, filet mignon was better than the fish. The fish was cooked a bit unevenly. Some parts of the fish felt very dry compared to the other parts. The sauce/gravy that comes with the fish was pretty good and almost tasted like a popular indian dish. The filet was cooked perfectly just the way we wanted, and the sauce that came with the filet was really good, too. Meat was tender and juicy.  Personally, I wasn't a big fan of the 2 desserts we got. They were decent. They were too sweet and had a lot going on. Our drinks were decent. Jimmy Sears had a strong raspberry flavor. Take the pain away was buttery and smooth. Florida Boulevard had a sweet and sour taste. Before you start with your food, they give you a drink to cleanse your palette. They also give you a small scoop of sorbet before you get your main dessert for the same exact reason.  Overall, it was a good experience. I felt it was a bit on the pricey end given the overall food and dining experience. read more

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Almost 5 star plus. Bar was too crowded to get a drink (like most Ritz-Carlton's). Restaurant full and quite loud with very open seating. Very comfortable. Excellent service. Great menu. Hamachi appetizer was phenom: Caesar salad was very disappointing. Two large flat crostini's with a couple of romaine leaves. A ton of Parmesan and 2 specs of anchovy. More crostini than actual lettuce. Too artsy / give me a salad! Whole snapper was terrific. 10oz filet very tender, perfectly cooked - very, very bland. No char. No salt. No seasoning it seeemed at all. Mac and cheese was very creamy. Pasta was soft/mushy. No where near as good as Eddie Vs. Veg medley was good. Good meal. Not excellent. We'll come back. Lots of more menu items to try. Sure miss Norman's. read more

Simple elegance at the Ritz Carlton. The dishes were amazing - particularly the wagyu steak and the crab legs. Highly recommend for an indulgent night out. read more

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We are vacationing at the JW Marriott property for 11 days and visited the Ritz Carlton property to dine at Knife and Spoon. (We need to try every restaurant while here. We used to go to this exact Restaurant location when it was Norman's and loved it.) Upon arrival, they accommodated us at the last minute. The staff was helpful, and the service was fine dining specialty. We enjoyed the amuse-bouche and bread to start our dinner. The subsequent dishes - ceviche, beet salad, and macaroni and cheese - were okay, but not overly impressive. The ceviche was not to my liking at all. The ravioli was the best dish and was not outstanding. I hate writing these because I know the staff works hard but I also know as an elite helper, honesty is key. If you go, maybe try the steaks. We did not try these. Upon finishing the meal, I didn't feel the need to return. The ambiance was elegant, the staff were courteous, but for the cost of a Michelin-starred establishment, I expect outstanding food. read more

The ambiance is excellent! Love the full service staff going out of their way to hold doors! Very friendly, upbeat, and accommodating. The dishes are tasty and plentiful! Enjoyed oysters 1/2 dozen, ceviche, and more! They also comped us some amazing desserts on the house which was a very nice and kind gesture which we appreciated! You must try the tile fish! Shay and team were above and beyond! Thank you for exceptional service from start to finish! read more

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Stayed at the Ritz for birthday weekend. Birthday dinner splurge and Knife & Spoon. Server, Pedro, was top notch. Other service to the table was perhaps a little too attentive. Unfortunately, that was the best part of the visit. We started the meal with cocktails. Husband's ordered The Legend, which was interesting enough with the light up of the rosemary tableside but that was the most exciting part. I ordered Death Before Decaf and it was too strong, no hint of coffee subtleties. Pedro was kind to replace with Half Awake in Venice, which I maybe had three sips of. We might have had an idea of how the food would go by judging the bread service. It was nice to have a choice of three breads, but two were embarrassingly bad. Note to restaurant: don't bother with bread if it is going to be rock hard, chewy, and/or stale. The mini baguette was so tough that I couldn't eat without embarrassing myself. The butter was flavorless but that might have been because it was solidly cold. Shouldn't have to scrape it off the mound! We both ordered the Australian Wagyu Filet and shared the sauce flight, seasonal vegetables, tempura onion rings, and kimchi creamed spinach. The filets entirely lacked in flavor. The sauce flight was good and the sauces were much better than the one that accompanied our filets. I really like the onion rings but my husband thought they were too spicy. The veggies were ok. The best part of the meal was the spinach. Husband doesn't care for Asian fare so didn't expect him to even try the spinach but he did and also declared it the best part of the meal. We ended our meal with shared carrot cake, on the house for husband's birthday, and coffees. Overall a very underwhelming meal. read more

Omg the food is so delicious. My wife and I went here for a private dinner. I had charred octopus and diver scallops and she had a local whole fish. Everything was so delicious. Best steak tartare I have ever had. This is definitely Michelin star worthy. The staff at the Ritz-Carlton was great at helping set up our dinner. We received. Personalized menu, happy marriage day and a warm greeting. We were also running behind because we had a time mix up. They were very accommodating. Very beautiful inside. Great bathrooms also. read more

When visiting a Michelin star rated restaurant one should expect to have their socks blown off. I've come to realize that's an erroneous expectation as I've had a few misses. Knife and Spoon was one of them. While I will start by saying that our staff was out of this world!! Both Cain and Jesus did an amazing job and taking care of us and our little girls who joined us for dinner. The food was decent, nothing to boast about. I ordered the oysters which were good but the mignonette lacked flavor. I also had a medium rare Australian Wagyu filet, the temp was executed but the steak had no crust and texturally is it failed. Drinks were decent but service was really the only thing that impressed me. read more

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Amazing service, presentation, and food. High class but not stuffy. It's not just a meal, it's a dining experience. read more

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What a better way to celebrate our daughter's birthday, server Julian was really good, food tasted amazing, we loved the bread, hamachi, lamb and the steak, really nice, and high end ambiance, great service. can't wait to go back. read more

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I was very much looking forward to dining here on my birthday but unfortunately after being seated did not feel well and had to leave. I left my husband to return to my room as we were staying on property at the Ritz. The general manager did everything possible to salvage the night including offering to have the food delivered to the room. I wasn't able to eat unfortunately but look forward to going back another time as I was extremely touched with the care and consideration offered by the GM and staff. read more

Decided to check out Knife and Spoon since they received a Michelin Star. There is valet parking but you are able to get it stamped from the hostess. All the servers and staff were friendly and attentive. I enjoyed their beet salad, it was surprisingly good and refreshing. Highly recommend that salad. There is complimentary bread service. They did come around a second time because it took a while for the main dish to come out. I got to try the bone in rib-eye cooked medium. They were big cuts of meat and it did seemed a bit chewy for me. The steak was alright wasn't anything spectacular. As for the sides I did enjoy the wild mushrooms. The kimchi cream spinach was not good and I would skip it. Nice ambiance with plenty of bar seatings as you wait for a table. read more

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My husband surprised me for my 27th birthday here last July together with my family and it was one of the best birthday dinners I have ever had! We were a group of 6 so my husband had to call them and request for this type of seating since they didn't have reservations for 6 online and for them to accommodate this was amazing! This one star Michelin restaurant really deserve the award and recognition for their impeccable hospitality and outstanding food. The interiors looked very unique and curated with an overall neutral palette with some earthy tones sprinkled through the decor and accent furniture pieces. The dining room's main centerpiece was this organically radial shaped cove ceiling which i think was so cool! It had dim lighting and some unexpected pendant globes suspending from the ceiling that looked like art. Since it was my birthday, it was a feast! We ordered the tuna and foie(FAV) and knife and spoon cheese cart, for the entrees we had the whole chicken, whole fish, and Creekstone bone-in ribeye (MUST TRY), for sides we had the cultivated mushrooms, Johnny Mac & Cheese, Tempura onion rings and lastly for desserts we chose the strawberry and caramel. Since it was my birthday they gave me a complimentary cake which was INCREDIBLE! We had an excellent dining experience and would definitely come back again! read more

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Unimpressed. The food was okay with an emphasis on presentation. Everything was deconstructed or under constructed (salad that is completely uncrossed, uncut, on a bed of bread). read more

Knife & Spoon - Espresso martini. Best thing of the night - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We have been planning a visit for a while and finally got around to it. Upon arrival to the Ritz Carlton we were warmly greeted and our car taken by the Valet. Be sure to get your parking voucher validated at the restaurant. We walked through the beautiful lobby and the moment we arrived at the restaurant we were warmly greeted, our reservation confirmed, and immediately seated. Our Maître D Mr. Kain Engels provided us with excellent service and information. To start we enjoyed cocktails and champagne. My manhattan was expertly crafted and delicious. First to come was a tasting from the chef and freshly baked bread. The tasting was a bit of tartar served with a small toast round, delicious. The baked bread is wonderful and the brioche is the best I have tasted outside France. We ordered starters and entrees. To start we ordered oysters (pacific, atlantic, and Florida), and a wedge salad. Our entrees included goat cheese mezzaluna, rack of lamb, side of mushrooms, and for dessert orange gran marnier souffle. The service was stellar, the food expertly prepared, presentation beautiful, and taste well deserving of the michelin recognition. We will be back soon. read more

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Service and food was excellent. Ambience and decor were spot on. My family and I ordered the ceviche and hamachi crudo for appetizers, and for the main course shared an unaged ribeye and a 90-day aged ribeye. A steak comparison we won't soon forget. We could definitely taste the difference between the two, and thanks to our very helpful waiter (one of many that waited on us), we will shoot for 90-day aged steaks in the future. Perhaps none will compare to the buttery earthy dry aged goodness that knife and spoon offers. We also tried another Michelin-star restaurant in the Orlando area and Knife and Spoon was hands down the best of both of them. Service and food were simply the better experience. Thank you Knife and Spoon for an experience we will not soon forget. read more

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We had such a lovely time at knife and spoon last month. While Michelin starred, the menu and service were less stuffy than I am accustomed to, which I appreciate. Sometimes the stuffy, choreographed, militant style service is just too much at these kinds of spots! Our server was absolutely lovely, conversational and well informed about the menu, and Chef Julien was so gracious to give us a tour of the kitchen and all of the science behind the kitchen's creations! We sampled a number of dishes, that I sadly didn't retain in the time it took me to get to my yelp review, but everything was great, including the breads (the brioche roll was amazing and I still remember it!) The cheese plate looked amazing, and I was sad I was too stuffed to order it at dessert, guess we will just have to come back! read more

15/10 customer service Everything about this place surpassed expectations. The food, the staff, and the hospitality from the chefs. They will surprise you with generous additional servings. Will absolutely come back. read more

The apple dessert and onion ring side were the stars! So delicious, i would come back for an evening snack and dessert if i was in the area. For the 1 star Michelin rating and more-so price, i was disappointed by the food. Not a place i'd recommend to others for a highlight dining destination. Bread service was impressive at first sight- a server brings out an entire tray of assorted pastries. Great variety with buttery, fruity, savory options. Pink and white salt are available at the table. A decorative pat of butter is provided. Unfortunately the breads tasted like they've been sitting out all day. Unpleasantly chewy, dry, crumbly, and cold! I would expect freshly baked bread at this caliber of a restaurant. We got the 60 day aged ribeye cooked medium rare. Also impressive on first sight, about 25% of the steak was inedible due to chewy sinew. Kind of sad for a proclaimed steakhouse. Garden salad was just kind of icky. 3 leaves of a limp, unfamiliar green with some radishes and charred seaweed? Overall flavors were sour and bitter, unbalanced Table service was good. Seems like they have more servers than needed? There's two main servers plus their entourage of helpers. Couldn't keep track of everyone read more

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Wow best steak I've ever experienced! All the side dishes off the charts! Had Oysters - excellent- steak tartare- again excellent- and filet mignon (wonderful) and others had the ribeye ( 90 day) again wonderful! All side dishes were excellent! Expensive but a memorable meal. read more

Knife & Spoon - Filet with mashed potatoes and scallops with side of sauces - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Met up with a great friend at the Ritz for a lovely evening out! I ordered the O'Beehive which was a Spring Forward Cocktail and gin based. My friend Chris got the Cucumber Spritz and my mom got a Lemon Drop Martini! The bartender Vanessa was so kind and generous. She shared her knowledge of mixology and bourbon with us! I'm definitely coming back to try the Bacon Mac and cheese at Knife and Spoon. read more

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Came here for my B'Day and it was such a great experience. From the hostess to the waitress and staff service was done in excellence. The ambiance is certainly a classy and luxurious vibe. It's certainly a great date spot. Food was outstanding! No complaint at all!! Everything was absolutely delicious! Be ready to drop some money! Well worth it! Only Con is, if you're not stay at the Ritz or the JW, you're going to have to pay a hefty parking fee. I believe they validate parking but I'm not sure since I was staying at the hotel. read more

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I was brought here for my birthday. I've been a steak guy my whole life and I've always loved to experiment with different cuts and cooking methods and ranch locations and such. So when I heard of this place in Orlando that has a 240-day dry-aged bone-in ribeye, I knew what I had to do. I've had a couple of 14-day aged steaks, and I think one 30-day, but never anything like this. The decor in this place is definitely nice. Fancy, but inviting. You could wear a tux or a polo and fit right in. We got seated by the view of the beautiful sunset on the lake, and the server came over. We accidentally ordered the bottles of water that cost per bottle, oops, but what can you do. It was good water, and they poured it for us. Throughout the night, we kept getting little freebies that were, "from the chef." One was a cheese croquette of some sort with a piece of charcuterie ham of some sort on top. Delicious. For our main app, we got the Knife & Spoon Cheese Cart (a selection of farmhouse and artisanal cheese presented tableside). They literally rolled a cart over of about a dozen cheeses, each with their own backstory about where they're from and what characteristic tastes they each have, and we got to pick three of them. Each cheese you pick gets paired with an accoutrement to help enhance the flavor. I don't remember the exact cheeses we chose, but I remember it was a brie, a Spanish cheese, and a bleu cheese. Each served with a honey, a different honey with the comb, and pure butter. Tasting and combining these things with a nearly unlimited amount of bread options was a lot of fun. The 240 Day Steak came with a preamble about the ranch it came from and how that particular farm's raising of the cow influenced the marbling and the texture and the flavor of the steak. It also came with a later visit from the head chef asking how it was and asking if I gnawed on the bone at all, because that's obviously the best part. We decided to split the giant 32 ounce steak and order two sides. The Potato Puree was super creamy, no lumps, and not too runny. Just buttery enough and a perfect side for the steak. The Wild Mushrooms were just that, wild. A few different species of mushrooms all sauteed nicely. Never had a side like this before, but it did not disappoint. The steak itself, I will never be able to describe accurately enough for you using mere words. Go look up what a dry aged steak tastes like. They can explain it more elegantly than I can. But this was a delicious piece of meat. It Definitely approached the 'nutty' and the 'cheesey' zones. And the texture was interesting, too. It wasn't the most tender thing ever, but it was nowhere near chewy. It melted in your mouth that made this truly like the menu promised, "once in a lifetime." After the steak was said in done, we got a couple of other free snack courses for dessert. Including a fun flight of bite-sized desserts like a gummy, a creme puff, a marshmallow, and a boosey biscuit. All so good. And a pomegranate sorbet thing that was like a palate cleanser or something. It was good. I also had a cappuccino or macchiato or something. I can't find a dessert menu anywhere, so I can't tell you exactly what we had, but one of the things was a free birthday chocolate tart with a mango sorbet inside of a dome of spun sugar. Solid. The dessert we paid for was a chocolate mousse thing encased in a chocolate shell, with caramel ice cream, and some caramel popcorn on top. This was a top notch way to end my night. Overall, this place was exceptionally expensive. Maybe overrated when talked about in upper class circles. But I swear that this was a five star meal that no one could have complaints about. And if they do, they might need to take a chill pill. I don't know if I'll ever come back here, but if I ever get the chance, I'll gladly take it. read more

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such an amazing experience, I haven't experienced many places as such. Most importantly thank you to our waitress who when above and beyond attempting to accommodate for an out of season mock-tail I requested. read more

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The food was fantastic, but the service was disappointing. I had dinner at the bar because I did not have a reservation. The bar was pretty empty for a Saturday night. The bartender was pretty inattentive. The Caesar Salad and Uni Cacio e Pepe were both incredible -- certainly the best cacio e pepe I have ever had. read more

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If you're curious how far the Michelin ratings have slipped, give this restaurant a try. The check in consisted of two ladies behind a stand that appeared to be bothered by my presence. It quickly became clear that they were backed up for reservations so I suggested sitting at the bar. My wife was curious about the tables we passed on and then change her mind about the bar. It was funny that the one hostess said we will need to check to see if a table was still available. I guess anything can happen in five minutes. The main dining room is noisy and the table they were going to sit us at was near a large party so we decided to stay at the bar. We ordered the hamachi which is supposed to be outstanding (per our bartender) but were then told we were gettin a starter "on the house." It was mediocre ceviche tastes too fishy for me. The hamachi never arrive. No explanation. Just like it never happened. We order the daily whole fish catch of the day which was yellow tail and the steak frites medium. I believe they refused to cook the frites medium because they were medium rare. I was fine but the wife prefers them done more. Regardless, they were simply not very good. Same for the fish. At over $60 per entree, you'd expect a lot more because both were pretty much tasteless. The wife enjoyed her mocktail and my glass of wine was solid so that's good. The bartender seemed fine but don't spit (twice) into a sink or garbage can because someone aka me, might see it. We were done and our plates were pretty much untouched. The bartender asked if we wanted a box and we replied no and he then replied perfect. Lol. They comped our dessert but who cares at this point. Meal was right around $250 for one glass of wine, a mocktail, ceviche, two entrees, and a dessert. IDK maybe that isn't too bad for a meal these days but geeez.... Never again for me. It's actually appalling that whomever is running this place portrays it as a fine dining experience. read more

My friends and I wanted to eat at a Michelin star restaurant in Orlando and decided to give Knife & Spoon a try. Knife & Spoon is located inside the Ritz Carlton hotel where they will validate parking for you at the front desk of the restaurant so feel free to use the valet parking! It's the only available choice lol. Service 5/5 The servers were very attentive and very knowledgeable, having the attention from two different servers who gave us one of the best first experiences at Knife & Spoon. Ambiance 5/5 Food: Ceviche 3/5 I ordered the ceviche just because i didn't see any reviews for this dish & wanted to try it out. The dish was very fishy tasting and I only wished there were more flavors to highlight the entire dish. Hamachi 5/5 The hamachi had a grapefruit slice that gave a light note of sweetness to such a dish itself, at first, for most you don't expect much from it. Though after consuming a piece of the yellowtail alongside the grapefruit, it brings a bold flavor to two simply prepared ingredients. 45 day dry aged ribeye 5/5 Still thinking of it til this day, an amazingly prepared to a perfect medium-rare that not even a sous vide can even fathom, great even sear to the steak where you can taste all the seasonings within every bite. Not to mention the juices of the meat was retained so well by the chefs that each bite melted in your mouth. Side dish: Snow Peas 4/5 The snow peas tasted alright, it was just snow peas that weren't prepared in any extravagant way. Side dish: Mushrooms 4/5 The variety mushrooms were good, but not great. Usually, different kinds mushrooms all have a unique tastes to them but all the mushrooms tasted the same so it was a bit disappointing. Apple Dessert 5/5 A great palate cleanser after eating such a large course of delicious meals, unsure of what was in it but the flavors exploded into my mouth. The sorbet side was delicious as well & the plating was a beautiful presentation to end the dinner on. read more

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Excellent restaurant that replaced to Normans in the Ritz! From the moment that you walk in, you feel that you are outside. It has a very elevated coastal vibe, the colors are so soothing and it is just very relaxing in there. I am actually surprised that the dress code says business casual because it looks a little bit more casual to me. There were also a lot of kids in there, so you can bring them along! The prices were not terribly high and the food was delicious! The service was even better and everyone was very polite and friendly. We got the beet salad, the whole fish, the goat cheese ravioli, wild mushrooms and the fries for sides. We also got the caramel mousse for dessert. I did let them know it was my husband's birthday and although everyone did wish him a happy birthday, I was hoping that they would have written it on the desert so we could take a picture. But, they didn't, that was the only thing that irritated me especially when I called the day before to make sure that they would do just that, and it was on my reservation notes. I asked for my ravioli to be boxed up and it was literally the ravioli today. There was no sauce and the little delicious orange slices were not in there. I don't know what happened, but bummed this pregnant lady out for my lunch today. Hence, one star got taken away for those two reasons. The staff was friendly and the bread service was wonderful. I will definitely be back here for another night out! Don't hesitate to try it because the staff is wonderful, friendly and oh so kind! read more

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It's hard to describe a meal as inexplicably perfect as our dinner at Knife & Spoon, but the best way to sum it up is how lucky we are to have a Michelin star restaurant like this in Orlando. The service from the moment you are seated is perfect - predicting your needs, calm and quick. This is very rare to find in Orlando and stood out almost more than even the amazing food. The bread basket is just scrumptious and the cheese selection is a great starter or final course. The lamb might be the best entree I have ever had in the USA - amazingly presented and perfectly flavorful. Desert options are also just as magical. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Michelin starred restaurant at the Ritz Carlton with some bar seating available just outside the dining room proper - which is reminiscent of a large vaulted rotunda given an open airiness. Modern furniture with abundant use of wood provides almost outdoorsy feel. Greenery interspersed to provide beauty along with some noise reduction. The attentiveness and professionalism of the staff here is commendable - they utilize a team of three to provide great service and a very helpful sommelier. I would describe the cuisine to be new American but borrowing from other cuisines. We feasted on: Housemade shrimp chip with aioli as an amuse bouche Mini baguette with butter Shrimp cocktail - perfectly cooked with a crisp firmness a sweet flavor Half dozen oysters - from Canada and Maine Caviar - complete with accoutrements (warm blini's, creme fraiche and chives) Live Diver Scallops - perfectly grilled with truffles, brown butter and a table side poured mushroom dashi Uni Cacio e Pepe - umami happiness with bucatini noodles dressed with bottarga (dried mullet roe) and furikake 32 oz bone in NY Strip aged for 120 days. Broiled to medium rare. This one was special - blue cheesy explosion on the first bite with a slightly nutty finish. Couldn't finish this at the restaurant but we did take it back to the room for a midnight bite. Whipped mashed potatoes and wild mushroom sides were chosen to accompany the steak. Potatoes were not quite as spectacular as Robuchon's but they were really good. Dessert was a lychee sorbet that was a very nice light finish to a pretty hefty meal. read more

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Had such an amazing experience here. We stopped and stayed at the Ritz Orlando on our way to Tampa and Caroline, Pedro and Vital (sp?) provided us with an experience to remember! Their hospitality, humor and professionalism were 10/10. We look forward to coming back just to experience the VIP treatment they provide to all their guests!! read more

The entire experience was spectacular from start to finish. My friend and I are staying at the JW Marriott and found one early reservation available for a Friday night. The service was outstanding. We were celebrating my birthday early and the staff went above and beyond to answer all of our questions, make sure we had everything we needed, and were just all around wonderful. Thank you, Julian and Pedro! But the food! Every dish wowed us and the cocktails were lovely. I ordered the 5 course Tasting Menu and my friend ordered the Steak Tartare, Half Rack of Lamb, and side of mushrooms. Chef Julian came out to present each dish on the tasting menu and explained so much about the background of the fish and their fermentation process. We even got to take a tour of the kitchen and peek at their fermentation "lab". Chef Julian shared some of the Meade that is paired with the seasonal vegetables which was delicious and Chef Hugh brought us each a class of their limoncello as well. We ended the night with a gorgeous sorbet and incredible desserts. They even left us with a hand written note from our serving staff and a box of macarons- my favorite! We loved every minute and every bite! Thank you for such a truly lovely experience! read more

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Decided to try this location for our anniversary dinner. We had an earlier reservation since we had limited time to get out without the kids. We were greeted promptly and seated quickly at a nice table by the window for the two of us. It got dark quick so the window was a nice view for just a short time. The server started us with some cocktails - C's the Day and Seared Citrus Old Fashion. We both really enjoyed our cocktails before we ordered some starters. We started with the burrata, tuna carpaccio, king crab scampi, and the scallops. I enjoyed the burrata and it was a great balance of tomato with the cheese. My husband liked his carpaccio as well. We shared the scallop and scampi. The scallops with the truffle was amazing and full of flavor. We did let the server know the king crab was extremely salty that evening and did not have great flavor at all. They quickly took it away and told the kitchen as well. We did not ask to have it removed from our bill, but they did that for us. For our meals I did the Wagyu Flat Iron steak and hubs did the bone in Ribeye. Both steaks were prepared perfectly and full of flavor. I could not finish all of mine so took a few pieces home to have for the next day. We had a nice anniversary dessert as well to cap off our evening. The service was on point as well and we had a very enjoyable dinner for our anniversary. read more