Absolutely incredible experience at cork&olive. I was in town for work from Miami and popped in for…read moredinner. While sitting at the bar I got to chat with the owner. His kindness and passion for wine and food was evident. I had the chicken piccata and tiramisu for dessert. All so authentic, perfectly portioned and delicious. Vibe was upscale but warm and welcoming. Highly recommend.

This was our first visit after hearing great things about this restaurant. We really enjoyed our…read moremeal here! The restaurant was a little quiet when we arrived and we were greeted right away to a table. The staff were very kind and gave great suggestions. I ordered the gnocchi bolognese and it was very delicious. I had the limoncello spritz requested less sweet which came out perfect. My group also had the fiocchetti appetizer which was a nice balance of cheesy, sweet and salty. It's filled pasta bites of cheese and pear purée with a cream sauce and crumbled prosciutto. For dessert we all shared the chocolate lava cake with extra ice cream. The flavor was exactly what we hoped and it was nicely warm. We are excited to come back!

Had high hopes because my cousin said this place had good wings but that was far from my…read moreexperience/opinion. Service was good and vibes are nice but the food was mediocre. I had the Caesar salad and 1501 dry rub wings with ranch. Salad had corn bread croutons which could've been good but tasted like just oiled soaked stale dense bread. Dressing came on the side, which I'm guessing was due to a misunderstanding because my cousin asked for his wing hot sauce on the side. The chicken was chewy unfortunately. The skin was crispy and rub was good but the texture ruined it and they just tasted bad and overcooked. I would opt for another dinner choice or maybe they have other food that's better.

Great stop here for breakfast to go. They had a decent a la carte menu and also a buffet if you…read morewere hungrier. I opted for oatmeal and fruit and both were good sized options. Also, my order was ready within a few minutes and packed up with all of the fixins for my oatmeal. Restaurant looked clean and bright and staff were friendly.

Pros: Ambiance is wonderful. It's like a Peruvian party in…read morethere. Upbeat, bright, slightly Mayan. It was beautiful inside. The service was also bright and upbeat. Very jovial people served us all night long, the drinks were plentiful and quick. And the pacing of the dinner was good, even though we were doing Magical Dining, we didn't feel rushed. The food was insane. Huge portions, huge flavors, and little ingredient choices that had a big impact on the overall dish. Really great food. Cons: Not a single con. There are so many ingredients in each dish, maybe just make sure they're all present on the plate when the food comes out. Tips: As a cost analysis, pay the $5 more for the beef heart app. It was very very good. Everything else was good as it was, though.

Magical Dining time in Orlando. Out of 180+ menus, Pisco Peruvian Gastobar made our top six. That…read moreis a hard feat to do, and we were very excited to jump in and see what awaited us. First of all, ambiance is spectacular. This place is simply, but effectively, done up from floor to ceiling with Peruvian vibes. When we learned that they are part of the Don Julio restaurant group, it all made sense. Their restaurants are always dressed to the nines. Very luxurious and fun. Their service was just as spectacular. Our guy was very attentive all night long, the bussers were very prompt and were checking in on us, too, and the manager himself came over and checked in with us, twice! We felt the love all night. Excellent service. As for the food, let's get into it. Apps Empanadas de Lomo Saltado (Golden empanadas filled with wok-fired beef tenderloin, red onions, scallions, and melted mozzarella; served with a garlic cilantro aioli). Nice little empanadas that were crisp and well-filled, and they came with a pungent aioli. I will say, I also had the chance to try the hummus and the ceviche, as well. Those two are better apps, if you're a couple trying to decide. I myself couldn't help myself and I got the updated app, the Ponle Corazón (peruvian street food icon, char-grilled beef hearts brushed with smoky anticuchera sauce; served with roasted Andean potatoes, choclo, and rocoto huacatay crema +$5). They're right. I've been to Peru, and beef heart was everywhere. It was so nice seeing this item as an option on a MDM menu. For only $5 more, I couldn't resist. This heart was so well-cooked. Tender, beautiful grill lines, slightly smokey from the glaze. And accompanied by that lovely crema and those huge, beautiful kernels of Peruvian corn. Loved this. Mains Causa Limeña (ají amarillo and lime potato purée with acevichada shredded chicken, charred avocado, and huancaína sauce, finished with botija olive mayo, anticuchera aioli, avocado mousseline, scallions, and soft-boiled quail egg). This was a fun dish. It's cold, with the chicken being very similar to chicken salad. The mash was very bright and flavorful, and with purple dots here, green dots there, and those luscious quail eggs, this one was a lot of fun. Quinoa Capón (Peruvian tri-colored quinoa and wok-sautéed fried rice with shrimp, mushrooms, snow peas, bean sprouts, red peppers, and scallions, garnished with wonton strips). Fried rice/quinoa with tons of veggies. Huge, plump shrimp, this dish was simple, but it was a winner. I loved it. I am just realizing, though, and I didn't get any wonton strip garnish, so just keep an eye on that. Desserts Alfajores (traditional Peruvian sandwich cookies filled with dulce de leche). These were incredible. Soft cookies made into a sandwich with a dulce de leche inside that wasn't just a sugar bomb. It had a deep, rich, caramelly flavor and texture. Really great cookies. Merengon (classic sponge cake soaked in a blend of three milks, topped with baked meringue, diplomat cream, red berries, and a mix berries reduction). A very good version of tres leches, and On Top was a crispy, soft and chewy meringue. I couldn't believe my taste buds. They took tres leches, and made it even better. A really fun way to end the meal. Overall, wow, this was the best Magical Dining meal I've had in years. I'm not kidding. The menu is so vast, I can see myself coming back very soon to try everything else.

Hidden inside and around back of Grafton Street Pub, this is a great craft cocktail bar…read more When I want a true Sazerac, I come here. The service is also top notch

Came here for a conference speakers' party. They rented out the place and I had no idea what to…read moreexpect. Great service, great decor and ambiance, great cocktails, fine food. This is such a cool speakeasy! Love the people and the place. Lots of cushy seating.

This place was a great place to meet up with friends! The food is good and so are the drinks. The…read moreambiance is slightly dark and sexy in the speakeasy. I had the Guinness Meatloaf and it was delicious! I definitely want to go back and try more dishes. We did try the bread pudding, but we asked the server to add ice cream and then asked for chocolate sauce and it made it so yummy! Unfortunately they didn't have the skillet cookie, so server was nice to accommodate us. Or server was so sweet and attentive.

I'm very impressed with place. Our group picked this spot based on the good reviews and the…read moreexperience did not disappoint. The staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, taking the time to ask us about our taste preferences, which made us feel like home. We took every recommendation from our server and I was floored with each delicious bite. There cocktails were premium concoctions at an affordable price. The space itself is huge but every part of the restaurant was well designed with a mix earthy modern pub that payed homage to English style taverns. Their speakeasy is sexy, inspiring a future trip during the nightlife hours. This place might be a repeat offender in my dining out playbook.

we love Don Julio's! the table side guacamole is delicious. the Birria Tacos are to die for. And…read morethe service is ALWAYS phenomenal- a big shout out to our server Angelica!!

Angelica was fantastic. From the moment we sat down, she was warm, attentive, and made the whole…read moremeal feel easy. She checked in at just the right moments, without hovering, and had great recommendations when we asked what to order. It's clear she genuinely cares about giving people a good experience, not just going through the motions. Don Julio's is lucky to have her. If you're heading in, ask for Angelica -- she'll take great care of you. Ps loved the eyeliner!

Came in during the evening and really liked the laid-back energy of the space. It's calm but still…read moresocial. Tried kava , and the staff explained everything clearly, which made the experience more comfortable. Good place to unwind without the typical bar scene.

recently visited Kava for a presentation on wealth management and decided to try their drinks while…read moreI was there. The atmosphere was relaxed and perfect for the event. I opted for the red base drink, as I was told it could help with tummy cramps--and it actually worked! The flavor was very earthy, as they mentioned, and while it started out okay, the more I drank, the less enjoyable the taste became. I also sampled two bubbly options, but since I'm not much of a bubbles person, those weren't for me. At $13, the drink was a bit pricey, but I appreciated the natural benefits it offered. If you're into earthy flavors and looking for something soothing, it's worth a try! I'd recommend it for the experience, but it might not be for everyone taste-wise.

I have been there twice. The first time the food was fair at best. Overpriced but we made the best…read moreof it as it was a rare date night for my husband and I. The server seemed new. He was nice but appeared to need more training to be up to par for the price point. The decor was nice inside but the location does not give a good first impression and cheapens the experience. It is located in an older shopping plaza and is unkept. I think they are trying for a speakeasy vibe but it isn't being pulled off. The second time we went, we made a reservation to listen to their live music with some appetizers and a cocktail. It was spontaneous as we found ourselves child-free for the night at the last minute. Upon arrival we were told that 'we have a dress code and shorts are not allowed.' Mind you, the dress code says 'no gym shorts' and we didn't have on gym shorts or athletic wear. We weren't dressed up but were wearing decent outfits and nice shoes (no sandals of any kind). Needless to say, there will not be a third visit. Do not recommend.

This is an interesting place. To be honest, I almost drove right passed it when I turned into the…read morestrip mall as it's next to Chamberlin. But there is a cute neon sign that's lit and says "yes this is the place". Pretty funny. So first things first: the location is weird. However the atmosphere and decor inside is very well done. You open the door and are immediately greeted by the host/hostess. It's dark and moody. You turn to the right and suddenly you are in a very swanky environment. You forget where you parked in no time. The drinks: bottle of Tapestry, bees knees with tequila since they ran out of gin. They also ran out of St. Germaine liquor son only two rounds of putting on the fits, the fireside cinnamon sip, an old fashion and a espresso martini. They were all deliciously hand crafted and made to order.. The food: we were a group of 6 ladies and we ordered the Georgia peach salad, the tomato bisque (soup of the day) homemade bread (supposed to be focaccia but was actually French bread), salmon, cheese wheel pasta with shrimp, lobster linguine (I believe), filet and the cheese wheel with filet. For dessert: some molten chocolate (which burned my finger to no one's fault by my own as they did warn me) and the apple pie. The standouts: Georgia peach salad and tomato bisque, salmon & the cheese wheel pasta. As well as both desserts. Additional note: the service was great. The attention to detail to accommodate our coats and purses was thoughtful The cons: who charges $3 for a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese ? The chef is Italian and didn't think that the lobster one should have cheese on it. That's strange. Was it worth the hefty price tag - probably not Would I go again? Maybe for their happy hour but probably not for dinner.

Service was great and the food even better! Our sever Debbie took care of us quickly and was very…read morenice. Really, really good food.

This restaurant was simply fabulous. From the service to the decor to the delicious food and…read morebottomless sangrias, this place sparkled as much as the decorations. We came here from my friends breakfast brunch and I'm so glad she chose this restaurant. I was happy to see the unique dishes they offered. It was really hard to decide on what I wanted to eat with all the tempting options. I settled on chilaquiles because this dish is very hard to find. I am so glad I chose it as it hit the spot. It paired nicely with the bottomless mimosas and sangrias. Their restaurant is beautiful and has many photo worthy spots. They also have a bar towards the back of the restaurant and patio seedings as well. This place was located in downtown Sanford and gives you an opportunity to walk off all the delicious food you just inhaled. I definitely want to revisit this location and try the rest of the menu.

Let me say.. this was the PERFECT hidden gem. The food was AMAZING!! My family and I had Birria…read moretacos, and honestly I think they were the best that I have ever tried! All the food came very fast. The service was also amazing. Our server was Jenny (sorry if I spelt that wrong). She was so kind, and very welcoming. She also checked on us a good amount. The setting was very nice but, the music was a little repetitive. The decoration was amazing though. Would definitely recommend this place!!

We heard about this place from our friends so when it was time to get the gang together- I said hey…read moreshould we go to Zacapa? She said YES! On arrival, the staff remembered my friend. They're like- cilantro allergy right? Hahahaha. Then they say us at two large tables in the back. Thank goodness because everyone had their kids so there were 5 adults and 4 kids. We had plenty of room back there for the kids to be kids. Our server was great. I had no idea they would tack on 20% tip to our bill, but she wasn't slacking. She was still earning that tip. She brought out chips and salsa and then got our drink order. That helped keep the kids occupied. My friend suggested the margarita flight- so I went for it. The menu is an iPad with pictures of everything but it's also a lot of clicking back and forth and kind of overwhelming. My friend loved the carnitas fajitas and got that again. She gave me a bite- the pork was in chunks but it was so flavorful and tender. I had the shrimp tacos- wow! There were four huge shrimp in each taco (3 tacos) so it was about 3/4 of a pound of shrimp or maybe even a pound! Mine came with a side of rice and beans- which you can adjust a little but not too many options exist. I did not want beans but I also did not want double rice lol. Hers came with the usual fajita stuff- lettuce, guac, salsa, cheese, and sour cream. Both dishes came with your choice of corn or flour tortillas The guys got the chicken fajitas and the molcajete, which came w the same platter of sides and tortillas. There was food everywhere. The kids got chicken tenders, black beans, refried beans, rice, white queso dip and macaroni and cheese. They all kinda shared and of course didn't finish their food. I think they got full on chips and salsa. The margarita flight I had has many choices for flavors. I got kiwi, coconut and blackberry. All were very good but all very sweet. They put a lot of syrup in there. I think you'd be better off just getting a regular margarita or one flavored one because the flight cups are smaller than typical margarita glasses. So if they're putting one squirt of syrup, it's probably too much for that little glass. So next time I'll just get the coconut margarita. They have churros and what not but we opted against dessert. The kids wanted ice cream from the place down the plaza (Violet's- it's great! See my review). We boxed up our leftovers (I couldn't eat all three tacos; I had one left, plus my rice and beans) and paid the tab. She was nice to split it up by family and I'm sure that was not easy! I did not use the restroom but most of us did. The restrooms look like singles but they're not. The women's has two stalls behind that door so don't get caught waiting in the hallway. Go inside. My friend's kid didn't wanna wait or couldn't wait so they went straight to the men's, thinking the women's was a one stall. Hahahaha. Parking is hard to find because it's a busy plaza. We had to park all the way down by Fishbones where the parking lot is a lot bigger. They have a front part of their restaurant which also has some bar seating and then that more quiet back room where we were seated. I would recommend this place. It's a little pricey for Mexican food but it's really good. (Also it's hard to mess us Mexican, I get it). I was impressed by the amount of shrimp in my tacos and the amount of pork carnitas and chicken fajitas they put on their platters. They also have quite a selection of flavors for their margs.