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.

We had a great time at Sports & Social which used to be BB Kings. The viewing screen I believe is…read morethe largest in Orlando. The atmosphere was perfect for the game . ( Championship game UM vs Indiana). We got there in time for happy hour (5-7pm) so we had some discounted drinks & food until our table was ready . When we moved we kept the party going in our area. We had a nice comfy seat on a couch & thank goodness because it got extremely packed! They had several drink specials going for shots , beers etc . So we def had a good time. The food was good and so were the drinks . For drinks we had Long Island, rum & pineapple, peach Bourbon Palmer, Raspberry limoncello martini & a crush shots ( I wasn't a fan of the shot) it was to rep your team and we were repping UM! Even though they lost . For food we got the sweet bay fries , Loaded chicken nachos , giant pretzel , & bee sting flavor boneless wings. Our waitress was very very attentive even in all the chaos of the evening we always had water drinks etc. We enjoyed all our food . We'll def be back I think we found a new place to watch sports & a new HH spot!

Went to Sports and Social for a business event. It was hard to find the place. The place was loud…read more The bartender was gracious with the pour. The food for the most part was ok (standard bar food). The meatballs more than made up for this and for me was the star of the show. Lighting could have been a bit better. More table games would have been nice.

Laz was amazing! He was great about making recommendations and the service was great! We were…read morecelebrating our honeymoon and forgot our pins so he went out of his way to grab us new ones!

We tried out NBC Sports Grill & Brew located at the Universal Studios Citywalk. There was about a…read more10 minute wait for a group of 4 which was very quick to be seated. The Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese was delicious and the burger was as well. We got a flight of beer and there was a Carmel Apple Spice flavor which was a seasonal but SO GOOD! Xo -BB

Went to The Whiskey while in Orlando and listennnnn... they did NOT disappoint…read more First off... the burgers? Freaking AMAZING. I had the Salty Pear Burger and babyyyyy... that melted brie had me questioning my entire life . I was over there dipping the fries that came with the burger INTO the melted brie because why not?! Dang gone good. Juicy burger, flavorful, cooked right... just chef's kiss. Now let's talk about those fried sweet potatoes drizzled with cinnamon and homemade caramel... OMG. I was in complete awe. Sweet, salty, crispy, warm... yeahhhh they snapped with those. I love Brussels sprouts too, but I ain't even make it over there because them sweet potatoes had my full undivided attention . Hubby said the Brussels were DELISH though. And the Gin Smash?! Whew . The bartender absolutely DID THAT. Smooth, refreshing, dangerous in the "I might order another one" type of way . They have inside and outside seating plus a nice bar area that gives laid back but still vibey. The energy was easygoing and welcoming... not stiff or pretentious. Our server Monica was AMAZING. Personable, down to earth, attentive... just good people energy. She even brought me a small container of their pimento cheese and LISTENNNN... I cannot make this up. DELISH ‍. Fresh, flavorful, not overly creamy like some places do it. I was dipping EVERYTHING in it. Fries... burger... probably would've dipped my drink if nobody was looking . One thing I also appreciated was seeing the kitchen staff actively cleaning equipment and the grill area. Apparently this is something they regularly do because a friend shared she's witnessed the same thing before too... and honestly? That matters. Cleanliness and consistency will keep people coming back. All I know is I'm thankful I live in Tampa because if I lived closer, my wallet and waistline would both be stressed and I've come too far for that... But... I'll definitely be back

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.

Great food, I had the garlic Parmesan wings and would come back for those alone. Super tasty,…read moreclassic wet wings. Next time I want to try mixing two flavors. The service was friendly across the board, and everything came out quickly, both drinks and food. Brunch prices are a great deal, too. The vibe is perfect for a casual but fun weekend outing, more elevated than a dive bar but still laid-back. I'm glad I stopped by because the Yelp photos didn't do it justice, hopefully I can help add some that'll show the vibes better. I'll definitely be back to The Porch.

It's been a while, but my husband and I were looking to get a chicken Caesar wrap. They had a…read moreCaesar salad on the menu, but our server said we could do the wrap with either grilled or crispy chicken. It was around $4 - $5 to add chicken. We also tried the mimosa double since they had a special for brunch for $5.50. I got the breakfast sandwich which came with smashed potatoes. The server was great and checked in on us several times. The food took a good amount of time to arrive, but it was decent. I had a bite of the wrap and I liked the crunch of the croutons. I felt like it could've used a smidge more dressing, but it was overall good. The sandwich was also good, but I think it could've benefitted from being on sliced and toasted bread instead of potato bun. The egg was also very well done; I prefer it a little jammy or runny. The smashed potatoes were pretty good and it came with a decent amount. The mimosa couldn't used a smudge more orange juice, but it was a double so understandable. A little loud inside, but it's an open area with dart boards and loud conversations. We didn't have to yell and we could carry a conversation well enough. Parking was a bit rough. We parked around the corner on the street.

Did not eat here as the menu offers was different than what was shown online. I realize this it is…read moreprimarily a bar that serves food. As the playoff game was on the TVs, it was very loud inside. We sat outside as that was the only space to accommodate 6 people. We left before ordering. The bartender did stop by before we left letting us know he would be with us shortly.

Legendary place! Reliable food and service…read more Never had a problem here and it will always feature heavily in the rotation

A group of us went here to watch the hockey playoffs. It was not the featured event, but they put…read morethe small TV on near our table so we had a clear view and put the sound on between the events advertised as being shown with sound, which we appreciated. The vibe was fun for sports fans overall and even better if you are there for the featured event and using the interactive bays. Our small TV had a glitch and kept resetting every 5 mins or so, which seemed to coincide with when action was happening in the game and got annoying, but there wasn't much that could be done aside from moving to another table after we were already set. The menu had fun theming and great variety with creative dishes. We got the potato pucks since we were there for hockey, street corn nachos, a pizza, and a salad. All were fine, and as other reviews shared, cost a bit more given the location in the heart of the touristy areas. We appreciated that they validate parking as well. Overall, it's a fun spot if you're there for the main sporting event and staff was kind and helpful.

This restaurant at the Caribe Royale is the perfect spot to watch all your favorite sports games!…read moreThere are TV's everywhere. There is even golf simulators. It is kid friendly, which is a plus! We got a variety of food and it was pretty good! The appetizer special they had going on was a fan favorite! It had cheesy arepas. Tostones, and a variety of other foods and sauces. I got a strawberry margarita and it was cold and refreshing!

Love this spot, Parker was an amazing help she was so sweet would definitely recommend had the…read moremargarita and lots of fun !!!

Read this was one of the top sports bars in town! There is garage parking that the restaurant will…read morevalidate for the 1st hour but be for real. You're liable to spend over an hour dining in. After the 1st hour, it's $5 & up depending how long you stay. There is an elevator that takes you to the rooftop. The inside of the restaurant is HUGE & there are alot of TVs to look at sports. My husband and I came in here on a Sunday. They didn't have any drink or food specials. I ordered the chicken nachos & my husband got a salad. They both were huge portions and were good. I was actually going to ask for extra queso bc restaurants try to skimp you on them but Toms definitely didn't. I think it was a good portion of all ingredients. Our server was nice & attentive. My beer was very cold & crisp! My cons were the plastic cups. It reminded me of being on a cruise ship that they serve drinks from. Absolutely hate them. I had to get a straw from the bar bc the cups were cloudy & I can never tell if they're clean or not. I also hate the cloth napkins that they have. I had to go to the bar to get paper napkins bc i never trust them being clean & it was a blonde hair in mine. My last gripe was the extra fee for operational use that they charge. I noticed it on the menu. Yes I know inflation is everywhere but adding more to the tab & then being sure to state that it doesn't go towards the tip is kind of a rip off to me. Also .. when it's big time sports going on, they need to have drink specials . $11 for a michelob ultra is wild

Kristy made our evening. She was SUPER friendly and knowledgable. She was checking on everyone at…read morethe bar and even helped anyone who came in that was lost. We were looking to get some snacks for dinner and tried the pretzels with beer cheese and the french dip. Both were good and had good flavor. Neither were very hot, but they were warm and prepared as ordered. The tots were really good! They had a good selection of beers available for different flavor profiles. The location had some nice decor with hightops, lowtops and bar seating. Lots of space available.

Had a great time watching football on one of the many screens. They had a great select of their own…read morebeers Something for everyone. For food I got the pulled pork cuban sandwich and their "sidewinder" fries. They were actually wedges with some seasoning in the outside. Not sure what it was but they were great. They did a great job on the Cuban. It's everything you expect in a cuban. It was not a huge meal and since I was drinking beer and water football it was perfect size. Staff was super friendly and helpful. I come here again when I'm Orlando

I have never been in the bar but i can absolutely say their security is top tier. I had walked out…read moreof Gittos next door, waiting for an uber and my fiance was inside in the bathroom. A group of 6 men came up being inappropriate to me and the side bar bouncers instantly noticed and told me i could hang with them until my fiance came out. They were clearly aware of their surroundings, professional, and made a small 27 year old woman feel very safe!!! next time im in downtown Orlando i will be going to side bar just because of these men. I never got their names but to the two lovely and kind men outside side bar at 1 am on Friday may 2, you have my utmost respect and I hope whoever is the owner/manager sees this comment and recognizes that you're not only good people to your customers but also random girls on the street who are being harassed. I'm going to recommend this bar to every person I know whether it's guys or all girls on a night out because I know they'll be taken care of. Please give them a thank you for me if you see this.

Side Bar is a Downtown Orlando staple. I've been venturing to this little hole-in-the-wall bar for…read morenearly a decade now, and I've watched it grow in popularity over the years to what it is now. While it is nothing like it used to be back when Vintage, Vyce, and some of the older bars/night lounges existed, it is still a solid spot. It has also SURVIVED the various neighboring bar changes throughout the years. The bartenders, throughout the years, have also been quite solid! I have a couple of favorites that I always look for when I visit. Even the doormen are cool people. They have resident DJs that play throughout the week and weekends - all are pretty good! The vibe is usually pretty chill. The nights when they are slower are my favorite because they can get pretty packed. Service is usually pretty great. From time to time, they have specials/deals. They offer nice, fairly affordable mid-shelf (or top-shelf) drink options (as well as well-drink options). They also offer hookahs, if you are into that. Please keep in mind that if you have cash on you, you can get the hookah at a discounted rate. They have a decent number of TVs if you are looking to watch any games. As the name suggests, it is a "side" bar, so seating there is limited, but it does make for more than enough on slower days/nights. They have great hours, and you can also order food from Gitto's next door at the bar counter. All in all, it is a good spot to add to bar-hop rotation or to just visit in general.