Amazing food and service. best meal I had out in a long time. The pork belly snd polenta was off the charts. The staff and chef were so accommodating. I will definitely be back again. read more

Overall, my entire family loved their meal here. This place does book up so I would recommend making reservations ahead of time. Even though when I asked AI where the best places to sit is, it said on the deck, I think really anywhere would be great because it's all open air, and remember it's in an atrium so not really open air but you can see everything even if you're sitting under the structured roof. The decor is gorgeous which is why I think even sitting under the roof is still an amazing experience. As we were walking back to our table, they showed us the meat display, and the dessert display, I noticed that there were no cookies which my younger son loves. I asked the man walking us back who I think is one of the managers if they had cookies and he said not at the restaurant, but that he might be able to find some elsewhere. Boy did that man deliver. He ended up coming back with two giant chocolate chip cookies and two giant sprinkle cookies which the Restaurant did not charge us for, that was great service right there. This meal is not cheap, but I think the quality is worth it. They have complementary bread and there are so many options of bread that they bring out. My older son absolutely loved it as did my younger son. It was hard to convincing them not to fill up on Bread. They also have a great kids menu which includes steak. My younger son love steak so it was really nice that I didn't have to order steak to share with him and I could order his own. Next time I need to get a side of fruit instead of fries because he ate the entire steak and he left the fries. My older son got chicken tenders and fries. He barely touched it, I think because he was so filled up with bread. Then my husband and I shared the seafood tower. At $140 it is not inexpensive, but I think the quality is there. It comes with lobster, a funny part of the evening is my older son exclaimed you killed a lobster! I don't think he ever has thought about where his food comes from because it was very clear with the lobster head that this was formerly a living creature. It also came with clams, mussels, shrimp, crab. It was all delicious and the two of us were stuffed. We were in and out in about an hour and Service was super attentive with two people dedicated per table to make sure water glasses were always filled. Our server was fantastic and we love the experience overall. If you are staying at the Gaylord, I would highly recommend checking out this restaurant. read more

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I went to Old Hickory Steakhouse last night for a business dinner and boy was I in for a treat! The dining area was very elegant and the staff was all attentive, pleasant, and helpful. I had salad which I wasn't the biggest fan of because it was very basic but to be fair, I generally speaking don't prefer salads. I also had the filet mignon, mashed potatoes, and chocolate cake. In addition, I had moscato. It was excellent! I'm really glad I had the opportunity to try this steakhouse. I would recommend trying it out for a nice dinner! read more

Old Hickory Steakhouse at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee is, without exaggeration, one of the finest steakhouse experiences in Central Florida -- and easily in my personal top three anywhere. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels upscale yet welcoming, with a warm, polished dining room that sets the tone for a special night out. The steaks are the true star of the show. Perfectly aged, expertly seasoned, and cooked with absolute precision, every bite delivers that rich, buttery flavor you hope for at a world-class steakhouse. Whether you prefer a classic filet, a beautifully marbled ribeye, or a larger cut to share, the quality of the beef and the execution are simply outstanding. Service is equally impressive. The staff strikes that rare balance between professional and genuinely friendly -- attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without being pretentious. You feel taken care of from start to finish, with thoughtful recommendations and impeccable timing throughout the meal. Sides and accompaniments are far from an afterthought, and the wine list is extensive enough to satisfy serious enthusiasts while still approachable for casual diners. Everything feels carefully curated to complement the main event. I've dined at many high-end steakhouses across the country, and Old Hickory stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the best of them. If you're looking for an unforgettable steak dinner in the Orlando/Kissimmee area -- whether for a celebration, date night, or simply because you appreciate exceptional food and service -- this place absolutely delivers. Highly recommended. read more

Came here on a business trip and I thought it was phenomenal! The service was amazing and the vibes of the inside of the restaurant were so nice. The food was killer as well. Highly recommend the crab cake, both the truffle fries and scalloped potato's were a hit, and the steak was cooked perfectly. Would definitely come back. read more

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If I could rate this place 10/5, I would. Everything was incredible! The food took a long time to come out, but the delicious bread made up for it. The entrees were good too. I got the Filet Mignon, and it was extremely juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked to perfection. The ambiance was the least notable part, but still great! And don't even get me started on the service; I was stunned by how good it was! The NY strip the person next to me ordered was overcooked, so they told the waiter what they thought. Not only was he respectful, but they also made a new one that took 4 minutes and was delicious. Then at the end, not only did we get a free cake (for someone's birthday), but they didn't charge us for the sodas either. I also got potato wedges alongside my steak; although I couldn't finish them, they were still good. Despite me eating a wedge, they didn't charge us for it. The waiter was also well-mannered, unyieldingly positive, and hard-working. We don't deserve a place this good. read more

Team dinner to provide nourishment for our meeting the next day. I loved the showcase of the steaks when you first enter. The entire restaurant was appealing to the eye, the decor was impressive and fit the atmosphere perfectly. Our server was on point, she managed our group of 7 with ease. We ordered appetizers to share and the presentation and taste was memorable. After our fulfilling meal, we had no room for dessert, however we were offered little treats to try. Oh, I should mention the bread, my team said it was so good. read more

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I dont know how this place does not have 5 stars. I came here to celebrate my anniverssry with my wife and MAN were we impressed. From the moment you walk in with thr dry aged fridge to the bread to the steak to thr dessert. It was all amazing. The service is what beat eberytbing the most. Bc it was our anniversary they gave us free champagne and free dessert. We ordered the cobb salad, steak tartare, steak and carrot cake. All amazing and cooked to perfrxtjon. The rrstaursnt is also very beautiful located kn the atrium of thr gaylord hotel. I csnt wait to come back hetr in october!! read more

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This is my third time to Old Hickory Steakhouse and my wife's second time. This visit as the others was superb. We were having dinner with another couple and arrived a few minutes early for our reservation. The hostess greeted us warmly, found our reservation, and immediately handed us off to another hostess who took us to our table. Within moments were we're greeted by our waiter, Alex, who mentioned a few items to note, and said he'd collect waters for us while giving us a moment to review the appetizer and drink menus. Alex was excellent with his timing and attention to our meal. We ordered numerous items noting that the sides are family style. We found the sides were indeed enough for each of us to have a nice portion with our main dish. Sides were roasted Brussels sprouts and creamy golden potatoes. Both were quite tasty with the Brussels sprouts having a nice char/crispiness on the edges. My wife and I split the French onion soup to get started. It was perfectly salty with a wonderful sweetness from the onion. This was quite nice with a tasty hunk of bread under the cheese. Dinner was two wagyu ribeyes (prepared to the chefs preference), one filet Mignon butterflied and well done, and their homemade pasta tortelloni with spinach and mushroom as I recall. I added au puave sauce to mine. I did not need that as the ribeye was very tasty and so tender. All at the table expressed their enjoyment if not delight with the meal. Some had cocktails and others wine to pair. It was lovely. Alex kept things moving comfortably and refilled our waters as appropriate. His humor and banter with us was a treat as well. We wrapped with a shared dessert. Looking forward to the next time. read more

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Let me say - this place was AMAZING!!! I stayed at the Gaylord this month for the first time and I fell in love with this hotel. So much that I have already booked another stay in oct. It's like it's own Disney park!! And part of thay amazing experience was coming to this restaurant. They were sooooo good. So good I went twice haha. We ordered the Cobb salad and two steaks. Cooked to perfection. Literally perfection. So tasty. The service was the best. It was our anniversary and they treated us to free champagne (two rounds) and a free dessert. Soooo nice!!! Thr carrot cake was the best I've ever had. The restaurant is also beautiful. It had my attention thr second I entered and saw all the beef dry aging. I knew this was the right place!!! I can't wait to come back here. read more

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We dined at Old Hickory on New Year's Eve. We did not have reservations and we were told that they were booked for the night. We were told, however, that there were 14 seats at the bar. So, we were lined up at the entrance at opening to seat our party of 9 there. First, there are only 10 seats at the bar. Because there were other people waiting with us, only 6 of us sat at the bar. Accurate information would have helped as the 3 who didn't stay would have never came as they weren't super hungry. The food was really good! No complaints there! I wish that we would have skipped the Potatoes Au Gratin, but that was on us. The servers at the bar were great! No complaints there, either! Our bill for 3 people on NYE was $350 without tip. Even though the food and service we received at the bar was amazing, I am giving them 4 stars. Part of it is that the hosts didn't even know how many seats were at the bar. But, mostly it was for what we observed while sitting at the bar. Even though the reservations were booked out, there were many tables sitting empty. Some people just came in and sat themselves...and were served. And the servers complained about the, being there, but didn't tell the, they couldn't be there. Then, they get sat a table or two, and all were heard was complaining that they were sat. We knew all this, because they were talking about this at the server part of the bar right next to where we were sitting. And the tables...they could have easily been turned over in the 1.5 hours we were there. The servers were just sitting around. I may sound harsh, but as a former restaurant FOH employee, that is what I observed. I would probably go back. The service we received was excellent and so was the food. But we will plan better next time! read more

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Get the New York steak. Best thing on the menu. Our server was very attentive. Don't skip dessert!

I was pleasantly surprised by Old Hickory. I was waiting all week at the hotel to try it and there was a large crowd around the restaurant at opening. I would recommend getting reservations. I could usually tell what kind of dining experience I would have just with the starter bread. It was delicious! They have their butter shaped like honeycomb and they add drops of honey that was harvested on property. To start, we ordered a jumbo lump crap cake. I was happy to see it was full of crab and came with caviar and a small salad. The bone marrow had a good roast on the outside and had a lovely onion marmalade. I got the special that night of a smaller version of the tomahawk steak. It was perfectly cooked and came with roasted garlic and tomato. My +1 got the chicken and the bone was nicely Frenched. It made a great late night snack. The lobster mac n cheese was oh so gooey. The only downer for me was the dessert. The Black Forest cake was shaped like a cherry. It was like art, but I think a normal slice would have made me happier. read more

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Based on the Yelp reviews, I was really hesitant to eat here with the 3.7 star rating. However, friend who comes up here often assured me that it was great here so we gave it a try. So glad we did!! Service was truly five star plus. Couldn't have been any nicer and any more accommodating. My husband and I each had a drink and both were perfect. We no longer have super big appetites like we once did, so we opted to share the 8 oz fillet which was Devine! Cut like butter! We also shared the brussel sprout and squash side as well as the mushrooms. The mushrooms were so savory and the sauce was incredible that I also dipped my steak in it. We added the bearnaise and the au poivere sauces too. The au poivere was my favorite! My son ordered a piece of cake which he did not care for because it was dark chocolate. But let me tell you that cake was huge and decadent! The food was incredible but the service put the whole experience over the top. Would highly recommend. read more

amazing! by far the most amazing steak i've ever had. the cheese sampler was the highlight of the meal for me and every employee we encountered was phenomenal. Thanks Sharon! read more

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The restaurant location in the Gaylord is beautiful...but it was down-hill from there the! The food was Extremely over-priced for the quality! We waited a very LONG time for our entrées, and when they finally came out the steaks were either over cooked or under cooked. The sides were OK...best thing there was the bread and coffee. Our server didn't come back to refill drinks until the meal was over. It was a very disappointing meal. read more

Service was spectacular, the place is great because you can sit "outside" but still under air conditioning since it's inside the Gaylord Palms. The food is good, a bit pricey, but somewhat justifiable because you are getting quality food and it is in a tourist area. The Artisanal Cheese platter was great. The French Onion soup was on the saltier side but it had great deep flavors (and it is pretty filling, it can be an entree for someone that doesn't each much). We also had the pork belly appetizer and it was very good. I ordered the 45 dry aged NY Strip and it was very good, but the dry aged nutty/funky flavors was not very noticeable. But it was cooked to perfection medium rare. Others ordered the Double Cut Colorado Lamb Chops and they said it was good, but nothing memorable. Another person in the party got the Center Cut Filet Mignon and it was very, VERY tender! For the sides, I think we got too many because the server said each 'em was enough for two people, but they are really for three to four with all the other food we got. Mac and Cheese, was ok. The mushrooms and asparagus were delicious. But the one we liked the most was the roasted poblano creamed corn. After this feast we didn't have room for dessert, but we were told the carrot cake is a must... maybe for the next time. read more

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I went for my birthday around Christmas time. We were seated outside in the atrium and it was beautiful with the floating lit Christmas trees and other Christmas decor. Our server was sweet and easily recommended a wine pairing and noted some of her favorite dishes. I opted for the 14 oz wagyu which was incredible tender but I definitely bit off more than I could chew. After the incredibly delicious scallops, lobster bisque and bread and butter; I could only get through half of the steak. Truly a memorable dinner and a beautiful birthday celebration. Highly recommend for a special night out. read more

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This steakhouse is a hidden gem. The food was absolutely excellent--perfectly cooked steaks, rich flavors, and great quality all around. The service was just as impressive, with attentive and friendly staff who made the experience even better. Best of all, no reservations were needed, which made it easy and stress-free to enjoy a fantastic meal. Highly recommended!. Our serve Doug is amazing. The rest of the staff is amazing! We did not have a reservation and they were very accommodating. read more

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Pay no attention to the mediocre reviews. This restaurant is second to none especially in the hotel. We couldn't have asked for better service, better food, or better drinks. The prices are more than reasonable and they were more than accommodating for our little guy. read more

Wonderful setting inside the Gaylord Palms. Ask for the lower level if you want to sit overlooking greenery. The sourdough rolls are made fresh from 50 year old starter and served with honey butter (they have their own hives). The crab cake is delicious and made with caviar on top. The caesar salad is average and could use more dressing. The Delmonico steak was a bit fatty but tasty as were the mashed potatoes. Get the black forest dessert. Service was not rushed. read more

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Amazing dinner at our favorite hotel in Orlando. We made reservations (recommended) and were promptly seated. Our wait staff was so attentive. We started with the select three cheeses. The cheese was paired with house made crackers, olives, house made strawberry jam and honey harvested on the property. We loved two out of the three cheeses. After that, we enjoyed the diver scallop appetizer and the crab cake. Both dishes were outstanding. Our last course was our entrees. We selected the snapper and the center cut filet. Both are highly recommended. The snapper was served over a risotto. The filet came with roasted garlic and tomato. Too full for dessert, we called it a night. read more

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Best steak I can remember! No not cheap but who cares it's a better steak than you will get anywhere. read more

Had a staff dinner here and had an incredible experience. We had the private dining room to ourselves and the service and food were both excellent! The restaurant has been newly remodeled and looks great. Truffle fries were fantastic, Potatoes au Gratin were delicious, the filet was so tender and the bread came with butter that had honey from Gaylord's bee hives on property. The sides are a sharing size portion. Wine selection was great at first glance, but a lot of the wines had substitutions for the options for the glass. Most options you had to get by the bottle. Desserts were pretty good as well. Overall had a wonderful time. read more

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I was blown away by the ambience, the service and the food. This restaurant far exceeded my expectations for a steakhouse in a hotel. The details in the upholstery the pictures and the lighting really added to the overall experience. This is just a beautiful venue and if you want to have a special evening to take you away from that "hotel restaurant dinner", I would definitely suggest making reservation reservations here! read more

Don't sleep on this place just because it's inside a hotel! Old Hickory Steakhouse at the Gaylord Palms completely blew us away -- hands down the best steakhouse we've had in the entire Orlando area. The honey butter with the homemade sourdough rolls was unreal, the steak was cooked to absolute perfection, and every bite was bursting with flavor. The asparagus and au gratin potatoes were phenomenal -- I can't wait to come back and try the rest of the sides! Our waitress, Sally, truly made the evening. She was so knowledgeable, entertaining, and made us feel right at home. We're already planning our next dinner here. Old Hickory is an absolute gem -- elegant atmosphere, flawless service, and unforgettable food! Also please note the entire property is cashless! We learned that the hard way! read more

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One of my favorite steaks of all time. Melt in your mouth flavor. Perfectly cooked to medium rare. Side dishes and desserts to match the standard of the steak. read more

Everything was perfect. Impeccable service from the moment we asked if a table was available. Very attentive and helpful staff. Wonderful setting, and super comfortable chairs. Steak cooked to perfection, crispy outside and perfectly medium in the middle. The asparagus were some of the best I've ever had. Lovely experience, thank you ! read more

Old Hickory Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

Everything was truly amazing! We were a bit hesitant coming here because the reviews weren't amazing, but it was convenient with us staying at the Gaylord. The food was delicious. They brought out these delicious sourdough buns with honey butter made from their own honey. At the end, we were served delicious chocolate truffles on the house. Everything we chose in between tasted amazing. Our server Yueng along with other staff was so sweet and accommodating, especially with our children. The restaurant and bar area are so stunning, especially the glass displays of wines, dried meats, and specialty cheeses. Absolutely 5 stars! read more

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Wow. I always assume you can't get quality food at a hotel! This place proved me so wrong. Ron, our server was charming, attentive and so much fun!!! He made wonderful recommendations from drinks to dessert and treated us like queens! Now, the food. 50 year old sour dough AND olive oil from Italy AND butter made with honey from their beehive onsite?? Yes please!!!!! We had the bone marrow with amazing caramelized onions adding just the right amounts of sweetness, shared the salmon which was buttery on a bed of flavorful farro, truffle fries we could not stop devouring and wait till you see the pics of dessert that were not only incredibly beautiful but even more delicious! Ron even brought us extra olive juice for our extra dirty martinis!!! Oh and the ambiance! This restaurant just got a total makeover and it is gorgeous, modern and comfy! Check out that booth!!This was the highlight of our eating g experience at the Gaylord Palms!!! read more

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So here goes....lets start with the good. Service was awesome. Everyone here is really good and treat you like you're special and important. The venue is amazing. Just since we were here last year the have added more space and opened everything up. Really great open-air vibe to the whole place now. Now the bad...so expensive! We have been coming to GP for 14 years and always look forward to a meal here. It has always been the priciest spot in GP but now it is through roof. We always treat it as a special event so accepted that we would pay more but it is a little ridiculous now. Also the food would always help us justify the price tag but this time it did not. Everything was just bland. It really took me a while to calm down after seeing the prices and obviously from this review I haven't been able to move on quite yet. We started soup and salad. The lobster bisque was good but lacking something. Salt? The chunks of lobster were little flavor bombs but there wren only 2. Our wedge was decent but again was just missing something. Maybe a splash of red wine vinegar. Just meh. Now the really hard part, the steak. We got the $100 ribeye. Yeah $100! It was 18oz and had a nice crust on it and decent seasoning but it was not worth $100. At that price I should be able to cut it with a fork but it was a little tough to cut. It also had some tendon in it that made part of it un edible. I should have sent it back I know. We grabbed some scalloped potatoes and mushrooms for sides. Both were just blah and lacked seasoning. I usually get the mushrooms and loved them but not these. The potatoes had lots of cheese but again just lacked flavor. So extremely disappointed with the food and the prices. We will most likely skip the sit down meal from now on and just stop in for some apps and drinks at the bar. read more

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Very fancy butter! That was the coolest part. It was super expensive. Don't go if you're not willing to pay $100 per person. Overall the food was good. My crab cake was good, I had salmon that was delicious. My husband got the wagyu steak and it was mediocre. We have made beef steaks on our own at home for $18/lb from Costco than this $80 steak. He always gets his steak medium rare and there was barely any pink and it was pretty hard to chew and eat. Needless to say I was glad I got the salmon. I got dessert and it was pretty but just okay. I wouldn't get it again. Not worth the calories. It was more of a jelly texture rather than a rich creamy texture I was expecting. I would stick with the seafood like I did and get the cheaper steak. Our brother-in-laws steak looked better than my husband's and was $60 something instead of $80. read more

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Came here for a steak dinner after ICE! The wait was minimal and the restaurant is located in the center of the beautiful atrium, which gives you the feel of being outside while actually being inside with AC and without bugs. The server was fantastic in his recommendations and hospitality. I honestly didn't expect much from a place that has a slight touristy vibe to it. The food was fantastic (forgot to take pics of the steaks because we dove right in). I LOVED the bone marrow and the bread was so unique and the butters with local honey were flavorful too. I'd buy loaves and pats in bunches if I could! 10/10 recommend!!!! read more

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Steak was great, creme brulee and carrot cake desserts were great, service was great. Sides dishes were rather bland. Prices were outrageous. read more

Service was excellent. We had one of the most flavorful and perfectly cooked steaks I've had in a very long time. While the reviews are mixed here. We had a great dinner with perfect service read more

Food and drinks were fantastic. We had 6:45 reservations, we arrived early & were told we would be seated closer to the reservation time. At 7:05 we were told it t would be another 20 minutes or so. When we asked why we were told they were overbooked for the hour. There were numerous empty tables so clearly this was a staffing issue. Unclear how an open table reservation can overbook.. We were then told, rudely by the hostess, in order to sit sooner we would have to sit in the bar. At this point we were almost 30 minutes past our reservation. We took the bar seats as we were hungry. The bartender was our server and he was fantastic! Great service and a wonderful personality. Mohammad, a manager, came by and apologized. Honestly it was not enough. This restaurant is not inexpensive. They could have done better by being up front when we checked in. They could have offered us a drink or appetizer. We chose this place for our anniversary dinner and left with a bad taste in our mouths. read more

Sat at the bar in the sun and people watched. Tried the negroni - it was a little too sweet so Ryan the bartender added a splash of grapefruit juice. The gnocchi, beet salad and carpaccio were fantastic and the honey bread was so delicious. The bar area was busy and had a very upbeat vibe. read more

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Had dinner here at the Gaylord. Food was decent but the service was slow. It took 15 minutes before getting a menu and ordering a drink. I would say it was exceptionally busy. I was at the bar. The salmon and Risotto were good along with a circle loaf of bread. Overall a decent meal. Make sure you have plenty of time. read more

Old Hickory Steakhouse - Salmon and Risotto - Steakhouses Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

Had an absolutely amazing experience with one oddity. We had a dinner reservation at 7:15 and arrived at 7:10 and the hostess told us she could not seat us until 7:15, come back. The restaurant was not full...that was the oddity. We were then greeted by "Ya-Ya" who took us to our table. She asked us if we had been there before and we said no. As she walked us to our table, she talked about the wine refrigerators up front, gave us time to gaze into all the refrigerators. Then took us to the meat locker which was impressive and explained it. The we say all the different cheeses on display which was also impressive. She was excellent. Dave was our waiter, I feel very lucky that we had him. He was amazing. Interacted with us in the just the right amount, talked to us about the wines, then of course we had to try some of the cheeses that we saw as we walked by and he helped with that. He also talked about the restaurant, the recent renovation and informed us that they have this restaurant in all the Gaylords. The service was OUTSTANDING, Dave is OUTSTANDING. We all ordered the filet Mignon which was also outstanding, cooked perfectly, my friend wanted hers cook Medium and my husband and me ordered Medium Well. The kitchen did an oustanding job in preparing what we asked for and the au gratin potatoes were also yummy. What was a first for me that before our steaks came out, Dave presented us with an assortment of knives to choose from,nice touch. All three of us chose different knives. The decor was great, the atmosphere was cozy. The acoustics were also great being in the great big green house of the gaylord. It was quiet, could not hear others at all. There is only one other restaurant that I have been to that had such attention to detail in every aspect and that place is in Maui. I was not sure what to expect in a hotel...but honestly, my experience was top of the top! Coincidentally I have a conference at the Gaylord in Texas in the beginning of April and already made a dinner reservations for that one. I am hoping it is just as amazing as the one in Orlando. Minus the hostess who told us that we had to come back at the exact time...everything out exceeded our expectations. read more

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Wow! The food was fantastic! For appetizer we had the scallops and crab cake, perfectly prepared and cooked. I did the filet mignon and my friends did the ribeye. Both delicious! For sides potatoes au gratin, mushrooms and brussel sprouts, the brussel sprouts were the favorite and the desserts were perfect too! No complaints here!! read more

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