So excited to have a good reason to pop in with the Bite 30 special. Bf and I decided on a spur of the moment date night downtown. We were originally quoted a wait on the phone but seated immediately. Overall it was quiet and most seats empty, I assume reservations were high. Service was very attentive and helpful in selecting orders. I started off with a good to - pork belly bites. And while delicious I would say the lack ribs were even better! Moving on to entrees he enjoyed his steak and o about it was very tender, well seasoned. I'm a bit more of an adventurous diner and went with the black rice dish. The seafood was cooked perfectly, I typically find octopus rubbery but not here. Very soft. Desserts were okay, nothing to remember but I would come back for those ribs and black rice. read more

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Heyyyy what, we gonna dine with Drake at his kitchen?? Ring that Hotline Bling, hail a taxi to catch The Ride over, pour me a glass of Energy to be on our Worst Behavior yet be Fancy, Laugh Now Cry Later with some friends cause we all gonna be In My Feelings, with some dessert that's gonna be Child's Play for us gluttons, before we Hold On, We're Going Home. Sorry, I just had to. Please forgive. In all honestly, we came here a few nights ago for Bite 30, and it was great. Drinks are smokin' (literally, get their old fash), apps are delish (lambs were falling off the rack but that octo was great), mains were amazing (steak was perfectly cooked, fries were fried super well, the arroz is a sleeper) and the desserts were BOMB (chocolate bomb was a hit, tart was unfortunately out and was one of the ones we really wanted to try though). So yeah, happy to be able to try such a variety as part of Bite 30 - will def go back, but be warned, menu prices can be pricy! But they do have affordable things like burgers, etc. One note - bathroom is kinda strange. You go through two doors before ending up in a residential apartment hallway - bathroom for Drake is allll the way at the end of this hallway. Besides that, the restaurant itself was nice. We'll be back to see you next time Drake ol' pal! read more

My dad and I enjoyed our first bite 30 promotion for this year. Since my dad loves salmon, I chose this restaurant since it was offered in the menu. My dad booked a reservation using Resy, and had to send his credit card information as there was a no show fee. We arrived a bit early, but still welcomed and seated in a table near the back. We were informed about the Tuesday whole day happy hour, but only to find out that we needed to sit outside or in the bar to enjoy it. It was no worries, so we just ordered a mojito that wasn't in the menu, but the bartender was very nice to make it for us. However, it was so light that I could barely taste any alcohol if at all. It almost tasted like a mocktail instead. I felt no buzz at all. My dad said the same. For dinner, we chose the bite 30 menu. For appetizer, I took the lamb ribs, which was quite tender. The glaze added was very light, and I tasted mostly lamb, which was fine because I enjoyed the gamey flavor. The carrot slaw was good as it was pickled. My dad's salad tasted fresh, and I did enjoy the dressing they had. For main course, I had to take arroz del costa. It was black rice with shrimp, scallops, and octopus. All the seafood was wonderful, and I savored every bite with the rice. The scallops were the small bay scallops, but had a nice sweet flavor. The shrimp was nicely sized, and the octopus was quite tender. The rice was enjoyable with the garlic drizzle it had. My dad had the salmon, which he said was ok. He didn't enjoy the quinoa that was on the side, but when I tasted it, I really enjoyed it. The desserts were the stars of the meal. My dad enjoyed his chocolate bomb, while I loved the yuzu panna cotta. It was a bit filling, but loved the light yuzu flavor it had. The service was a bit busy, but still very friendly and helpful. Our server answered all of our questions, and helped us to the restroom as it was located inside the condo complex. He also discounted our drinks after we mentioned it was too light in the booze. The dining area is small and reminded me of an upscale cafe. The diners were at a quieter voice, and I was able to enjoy the disco jazzy music in the background. Outdoor seating was available and looked nice. Parking is available at the Radius parking garage and another garage nearby, but it does cost money. If you are lucky enough to find parking in the street, it's free after 6pm. I was happy to try Drake for our first bite 30 promotion. The three course menu was 38 dollars per person, which was a very good deal. I would come back again after an event in downtown, and maybe enjoy a signature cocktail and appetizers during happy hour. While my dad enjoys season 52 more, we were happy to give this place a shot and had a nice experience. Even better, since they use Resy, my dad had a 100 dollar credit this quarter from the Amex Platinum card, making the total out of pocket cost for us about 20 or 30 dollars after tips. Now that's a great deal! Overall: solid B read more

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Had a great dinner here while taking advantage of the Bite 30 menu. I had the Pork belly for the first course, Steak Frites for the second and Hazelnut & Chocolate Bombe. All of the courses were delicious. Someone else at the table also ordered the Pie for a purpose which was "Truffled Fungi Jon Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Smoked Provoloncino". I do not like mushrooms so I was hesitant but it was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend. We sat outside and even with the heat it was a great experience & ambiance was nice. Service was also great! read more

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Met some friends here to take advantage of the Bite 30 and we all enjoyed it very much. I had the lamb ribs appetizer, very good with a hint of spice. I found the steak frites a little chewy which was disappointing but they were flavorful. My zen and tonic with lavender flower was wonderful as was the Pavlova de maize ($8) up charge for that). Our server was attentive and knowledgeable and the atmosphere was pleasant. read more

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Went for Bite 30. They ran out of the lamb ribs so they replaced them with the crispy duck wings. The wings were very crispy and flavorful! Maybe a little too salty though. The steak frites were delicious. The bearnaise sauce was great and I love any herb-topped meat. Steak was perfectly cooked. The truffle fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Amazingly flavorful! The ketchup flight was an interesting addition, though, the truffle fries are so flavorful sauce is not necessary. The carrot ketchup was nice with a little curry flavor and the mushroom has a great umami taste. It was worth trying! Probably better with the plain fries. The pavlova is a signature dessert and it was absolutely worth the extra $8. Delicious!!! Our server was so attentive and great! I would come back! read more

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The Drake for happy hour is one of the best downtown. I went after work with my coworkers and what a wonderful time we had. We made reservations in advance since we were a big group celebrating a birthday. The space is gorgeous, it has indoors and outdoors (covered) seating areas. We stayed inside near the bar. We ordered drinks and bites from their happy hour menu and everything was on point. I had this delicious goat cheese croquettes and the truffle fries. My coworkers also ordered the marinated olives (spicy), the pork belly bites and the wagyu sliders. We all were happy with our meal. For drinks, I had the Basil + Betrayal (gin cocktail) and I liked it a lot. It was refreshing and tasty. Everything was great. I definitely need to be back and try their lunch and dinner menu. read more

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Amazing service and delicious unique food! Wagyu sliders were flavorful and delicious. A pie with a Purpose Mushroom pizza was absolutely unique and very tasty. Truffle fries and ketchup flight was out of this world! A definite must try. Excellent drinks! Very pretty restaurant, nice and quiet. Happy Hour is Mon to Sat 3pm to 7:30pm. ALL Day on Tuesdays and Sunday 12pm to 4pm. read more

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I'm always blown away when there is an absolute gem of a restaurant on the 1st floor underneath an apartment complex. The pics and reviews online looked better than anything I saw on the main strip in downtown Orlando so decided to give it a shot. When you walk into the restaurant there is a hostess stand directly to your right. I sat at the bar straight ahead. Only downside is there are zero TV's at the bar. I would have liked to have watched some NCAA basketball, but no TV's. Bummer. The Drake has happy hour all day on Tuesdays. On Mondays-Saturdays it is from 3pm-7:30pm. On Sundays happy hour is from noon-4pm. The cocktails in pics looked delicious. I knew when I sat at the bar and saw the trays of spices, fruits, and garnishes that this was gonna be legit. Up first, a $16 Bolero. I enjoyed it, not a strong enough mezcal taste for me, but it was very good. The bartender told me their most popular drink is the $19 Smoked Banana Old Fashioned. I can see why this drink is super popular. Very strong banana taste and super light and easy to drink. This restaurant even stamps the 1 giant ice cube with a logo. Seriously anytime that happens you know the drink at worst is going to be a 9/10. Check my photos, it is super smoky too. Smoky to the point where I started coughing. Ha, Ha, Ha. My 3rd and drink was a $15 espresso martini. Super standard. Very strong and different espresso taste as it isn't out of a can. And for my 4th and final drink I tried a $15 Eternal Spring (cucumber margarita). Very standard and delicious. For food, I had the happy hour pork belly for $10. Really liked the taste, but it is literally 3 bites. Then, I had the $15 roasted brussels sprouts. I like my brussels charred. These were not at all. Would not get the brussels again. And lastly, tried the $18 wagyu sliders. I would definitely get those again. Oh, and I also had the truffle fries. This is the only restaurant I've ever seen that has a flight of ketchup! They were all fun to try. Super, duper friendly staff. Shout out to Leslie the bartender. She had great other restaurant recommendations for me, and bars that I favorited on my yelp and will get around to reviewing. I would definitely come back for drinks. I like to try other food items on the menu. Nothing here really blew me away food wise. read more

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After a horrifically long day at work, I needed something, anything, to help me relax and unwind. A friend picked me up and we went out to try something new. My only qualification was that it had to have a decent bar and a happy hour. We ended up at The Drake. I had never been, even though I had passed it unknowingly many times before. It was a rainy day, so we opted for inside seating. My friend and I did not have a reservation for the evening, so we got comfy at the bar. It seems that reservations are needed, cause the place was FULL. The bartender was friendly and helped us through the menu. I started with a Basil & Betrayal from the happy hour menu and some truffle fries. You cannot be sad when you have fries - those are the rules. Even though our night was just supposed to be drinks, everything was so good that we decided to stay for dinner. My friend and I split the Pie with a Purpose (onions, mushrooms, and ricotta pizza) and I was veeeery close to ordering a second one. It was SO good. I highly recommend The Drake for a nice night out with friends or as a date night dinner. The restaurant is elegant, but cozy, and the food is wonderful! Additionally, if you like a little adventure with your meal, you'll enjoy the journey to the bathroom. Bonus points if you're not sober! read more

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It takes a lot for me to give a bad review, I finally came to try this place for my birthday, but it sadly fell very short. The ambiance and environment were beautiful, and the food itself was absolutely amazing. The service was anything but, and lacked immensely- the restaurant was very empty, yet we barely saw our server and others eventually came to wait on us due to missing food, drinks, and water. We left disappointed on my special day. read more

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Atmosphere is nice, service was a bit slow. They were out of the main dish I wanted , the short ribs and that was 7 pm on a Tuesday. Side salad was just lettuce, no onion , no tomato, no anything but curled lettuce with bland vinegar dressing. Now to my semi bad review. The chicken was dry and kind of bland , I do not recommend ordering it, somewhat all the spices in the description were missing in flavor. There also was a side sauce of sky adobo marinade that is hard to describe. Not a fan of that ! The only reason I did not give the restaurant 2 stars is the shrimp scallop pepper pot. It was very good but not a lot of food since the 3 shrimp you get in it you have to cut the heads and tails off and cut out the middle shrimp meat to eat read more

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Ordered the steak and potato, substituted the potato for truffle fries and had an excellent dinner overall. Came here to celebrate my 30th birthday and had a table allocated out to make the setting more intimate. The owner, Roger, came out and mentioned that his wife handpicked the flowers and they were absolutely beautiful. Service was amazing, and we also got the pavlova for dessert. It was so good we had to order it again. Five stars for an amazing restaurant. Will be coming back. read more

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Went here for a work happy hour in downtown Orlando and ended up really enjoying it. One thing I noticed right away was how easy it was to get to. Parking downtown can sometimes be a hassle, but this spot is on the corner with street parking nearby and a garage close by, which made it convenient. The space is nicely decorated and has an upscale, urban feel without being too formal. There's also a great outdoor patio, which is where our group was seated, and it made for a really nice setting. They had a full charcuterie-style grazing table along with several appetizers, and everything was fresh and nicely put together. It was a good variety, and there was plenty to go around. I tried two drinks, the mango mai tai and the strawberry basil spritz. The mai tai was definitely my favorite. It had great flavor and was easy to enjoy. The strawberry basil spritz was lighter and refreshing, but the mai tai stood out more to me. Service was excellent. The staff was attentive and kept everything moving without us having to ask. Overall, this place checks a lot of boxes. Good atmosphere, solid food, great drinks, and easy access. I'll definitely be back! Food: 5 out of 5 Drinks: 5 out of 5 Service: 5 out of 5 Atmosphere: 5 out of 5 Value: 4 out of 5 Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 stars read more

Looking for a relaxing, after-work spot with good food and a good weekday happy hour in Downtown Orlando? Try The Drake, named after the duck and not the globe circumnavigator who helped sink the Spanish Armada in 1588. It's located across from the Courthouse and has an upscale, business professional vibe. Think "my job stresses me out and I'd like a chill, semi-quiet place with not bright lighting to not think about my job." Also, there's truffle fries.   Their happy hour is pretty good- - it runs 3pm-7:30pm Mon-Sat, 12pm-4pm on Sundays, and *all day* on Tuesdays. That menu includes a selection of beers on draft, bottled, and canned for $5, and wines for $10.   The happy hour and location got me in the door, but they've also got above average quality food (i.e. not just bar food). I sat at the bar and tried the Pie With a Purpose pizza based on the recommendation of a friend who'd told me about it. It comes with truffled mushrooms, caramelized onions, goat cheese, ricotta, and smoked provolone ($22). The bartender also recommended this to me, and the menu said 1/3 of proceeds of this went to a local charity and 1/3 went to their team, but I don't think their recommendation was just to upsell me- - this pizza was actually incredibly delicious, and a good value for the money. I ate about half and had plenty left over to take home (which tasted just as good warmed up the next day). I also ordered the truffle fries, which were a bit pricey for what they were ($15), but to be fair, they were very good truffle fries that came with a flight of dips.   It's situated on the first floor of an apartment building/hotel, but finding nearby free parking isn't too bad -- pick a street parking area a few blocks over (I picked Harwood) and walk about 5 mins if you want free parking, or pay for the garage attached to the building and walk about 3 minutes. The vibe here is calm, relaxing, and suited for folks who may have a stressful job nearby that they want to unwind from before calling it a day. The restaurant area also looked like a good remote workspace if that job hasn't in fact stopped for the day and someone is still messaging you on Teams at 6:14pm on a Friday. I'll definitely check this place out again when I'm in the area. read more

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A really good meal at The Drake! Definitely check it out. The vibe is fun, the service quick and friendly, and the cocktails and the food delicious! read more

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I stopped in and had a really great time for my first visit at the Drake. The drinks were nice. The bartender was really cool as he mixed my cocktail and I tried a few different things. I tried the meat meatballs, the goat cheese, croquettes, and the brussels sprouts I'm a huge fan of brussels sprouts but I'll be honest I didn't enjoy them here. They were far too large and weren't seasoned well enough, but I would definitely be willing to try them again. Maybe they were just having an off day The ambience of the Drake is like a cool bookstore with lots of eye-catching decorations. The Drake represents a duck so you'll see plenty of duck decorations there all in all really enjoy it. I love going there and they have events all the time it's definitely worth stopping in. read more

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Leslee was our server and she was absolutely amazing! I couldn't recommend her enough. I was interested in the eternal springs -- but she recommended I got it with gin since I expressed I liked that liquor -- and it was so delicious. It was such a well crafted cocktail that I ordered 3! The tapas style dining was great for sharing plates. We ate outside and were right in the middle of dt Orlando. I couldn't recommend this place more! read more

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We went to The Drake last night and had a really good experience overall. We arrived around the last seating without a reservation, but the staff was very accommodating and made sure we were comfortable. The owner/manager was attentive and checked in on all the tables, which was a nice touch. We started with the crab and spinach dip, which was tasty, and the drinks were excellent definitely on point. For entrées, we first tried the half-cut steak, but it was unfortunately very fatty and difficult to cut (something I'd seen mentioned in Yelp reviews). We probably should have ordered it sliced the way the restaurant typically prepares it. Once we mentioned this, the staff was extremely apologetic and quick to make it right by replacing it with the grouper. The grouper itself was very fresh. Personally, I felt it was a bit over-seasoned with BBQ sauce, but my partner loved it, so that may come down to preference. What stood out most was the customer service. The staff genuinely cared about our experience and wanted to make sure we left happy. Because of that, we'll definitely give The Drake another try. read more

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Came here for brunch with some friends on a Sunday. I have to say, I love the aesthetic of the place. It's fun decor and it was bright. I'd be curious to see what the mood is at night. Our service was great. The server had some really great suggestions. We shared everything we ordered. The red sangria was the perfect refreshing drink for a Sunday brunch. I have personally been obsessed with Carajillos and although this was not my favorite one ever, it was still pretty good. The fried chicken was nice and crispy. The pizza was very rich. I'm not really a fan of a thick crust but the other ladies enjoyed it. The salad was very good as well. All in all, I'd give this place another shot. We were there for a while drinking, eating and yapping. That was the whole point of the outing so can't complain! read more

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Downtown Orlando's Hidden Happy Hour Treasure Tucked behind the courthouse in downtown Orlando, The Drake delivers one of the best happy hour experiences in the city. With metered parking nearby, it's easy to pop in--though once you're there, you won't want to leave. I sat at the bar and enjoyed craft cocktails, flavorful appetizers, and hands-down the best customer service I've experienced in years. The vibe? Sleek, modern, and effortlessly cool. Bonus: they serve authentic, fresh espresso martinis from a show-stopping machine I couldn't help but photograph. I'll be back soon for a full dinner and will update this review, but for now--do not sleep on this place. Everything from the atmosphere to the drinks is phenomenal. read more

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This restaurant has happy hour (bar and patio areas) all day on Tuesdays plus certain hours on other days. They are also part of the Resy app which for anyone with an Amex Platinum card. The happy hour food was really good for snacks with drinks. My favorites were the fries that came with the hot chicken sliders and the spicy sauce in the olives with the tahini on top of the za'atar spiced flatbread. All the bartenders and staff were really fun and attentive. The hostess even let me charge my phone behind the stand They have a large covered patio area. The bathrooms are a bit of a walk down a hallway that seems to have a few condos. read more

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I have been hearing great things about The Drake and some friends invited us to go for Bite30 so I was excited to check it out! We made a reservation and half of us arrived a little early so we sat in the bar area and waited for the rest of our party. The staff that welcomed us was very friendly and offered us water while we waited. Once seated our server was training a new employee who honestly seemed very knowledgeable for it being his first day! I'm pregnant and can't have alcohol or much caffeine so I opted out of getting a drink aside from water. Our server recommended the hibiscus tea and I declined because of the caffeine but he let me know it was caffeine free! I ended up getting it and I was so impressed! It had a slight spice to it that made it taste like fall and it was oh so lovely! I'd go back just to get some tea to-go! There were five of us in our party and we all ordered from the Bite30 menu which means apps, entrees and desserts for everyone. Service was kind of slow, it took a bit for our server to come back and take our orders and to check on us throughout our meal. Our food took a bit to come out although it wasn't super busy. For apps, our table got the beets + burrata: yum, delicious, great was the feedback, Prime Beef Meatballs: feedback- very good but kind of a small portion, Arancini: feedback- needed salt and kind of a small portion (I tried them and I liked them) and the Summer Chopped Salad which is what I ordered. I enjoyed the salad and I felt that the portion was appropriate. There were olives listed on the menu but I did not get any in my salad which was actually great because I don't like olives and planned to pick them out! For entrees our table got the Salmon: good, but a little undercooked for his liking, he ended up sending it back to get it cooked a bit more. Once cooked all the way through he was happy. Risotto x2- one vegetarian and 1 with chicken, both really enjoyed this dish! Black angus steak frites x2- both enjoyed this dish although I unfortunately had to send mine back as my cut was full of gristle and silver skin, I could hardly cut through it. Once I got a replacement I really enjoyed this dish. We both LOVED the fries and the mushroom ketchup but wished there was more than just a tiny little spot of it on the plate. We ended up asking for more ketchup. Desserts: Our table got the pannacotta x2, Pavlova and chocolate truffle tart x2. Everyone really enjoyed their desserts. The men of our group griped a bit at the portion size but then agreed it was the perfect amount after finishing. The Pannacotta was so neat and unique! I had a little bit of dessert envy, it was such a memorable dish! Overall, we agreed service was a little slow and although we had a couple hiccups I would return. The ambiance is wonderful and the food was good once we got everything sorted out. I saw a snippet of their brunch menu which seems very intriguing! Maybe we'll check that out next! read more

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I ordered their prix fix menu. It was below average. The steak was not good. I ordered medium and they served it well. I told the server and they took it back but it was still well done after I received it. For dessert, I ordered the panna cotta. I've had panna cotta before and the consistency of theirs was not right. It was liquidy. At this point, I didn't wanna send my dessert back, so I just ate it anyways The owner and staff were great but food is subpar. There's also a lot of mosquitoes, so if you're blood type O+ beware. read more

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I've heard a lot of mixed reviews when it comes to The Drake but I really enjoyed my brunch experience. Def want to go back for their happy hour and brunch! I ordered the white sangria and the drake benedict (& yes I got it with scrambled eggs). I really enjoyed both. The pork belly slab bacon was okay, I guess it just wasn't what I was expecting. The potatoes with the ketchup flight were chef's kiss! My waiter provided me with great service and really good menu selections. The restaurant was beautiful but it was so cold. It was a beautiful day so I enjoyed my solo brunch on their patio. There was a fan and the scenery was still nice. The Drake also offers lunch and dinner options. Be sure to try them out! read more

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Still killing it! This restaurant is so slept on. Get yourself to the Drake for Bite30 2025 if you need convincing for a tidy sum, but honestly this place is really a cut above. You don't need Bite30 to sample a wide variety of their offerings. Even my partner, who is impossible to please sometimes, said he expects us to be eating there more often. The food continues to clock way above average and service remains excellent. read more

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This place is great and I was honestly a little disappointed that it wasn't more busy. The restaurant itself is beautiful although the parking is a bit of a struggle. They had a really amazing deal for a ribeye split between four people, and the food was spectacular. I would definitely come back here. read more

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what a great quick bite to eat! stopped by for lunch while in the city. service was friendly upon entering and the area was spacious with many seating options. the pork belly bites we're tender and flavorful, the pickled veggies were a delicious pairing. i ordered the steak medium and it came perfect! i usually am not a chimichurri fan, but i enjoyed this one! the fries were fluffy and crispy. enjoyed the add on of the ketchup flight as well! garlic aioli was fab, the mushroom sauce was great on the steak, and the carrot purée was tasty, but not the right dip for me! overall satisfied with my visit and would definitely come again with friends! + server was on TOP of refilling water!!! much appreciated. read more

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Amazing, wonderful, attentive service from the server, bus boy, and owner. Our party did a mix of the prix fixe menu and happy hour items. I ordered the Bite 30 meatballs, steak frites, and corn pavlova with the nonalcoholic twisted Thuy. Meatballs were delicious, but smaller than expected. If you're ordering this as an appetizer to share, it's not a good amount to share. Steak frites...3 of us at the table ordered this at a medium rare and all 3 steaks were different sizes and temperatures. I was so looking forward to the mushroom ketchup especially since the server hyped it up and they literally put a half spoonful of it on the plate. The steak was a bit of a stringy texture but mine was cooked okay. The fries were very good, liked the "ketchup flight" that someone else at our table received. Definitely ask for the garlic aioli. The corn pavlova was very good and worth the upcharge compared to the other desserts. The matcha panna cotta was very small and one out of two of the panna cottas were sour and liquidy. Someone in our party compared it to salad dressing. The other panna cotta was sweet and perfectly set. This dinner also took a long time, we were there for over 2hrs. It felt like the prix fixe timing was off, we spent some time waiting and waiting after each course. Especially since the app was only 3 bites. I would come back to try it one more time because my dishes' flavors were enjoyable and I'd give them a second chance but I can't speak for everyone else in the party. Especially since the person who had the well done steak also had the sour liquid panna cotta and the patio roof leaked only on her. read more

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Had a great experience at The Drake Kitchen + Bar in Orlando. We started with the tomato and burrata appetizer, which was absolutely fantastic--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. For my entrée, I had the wagyu beef with greens and potatoes, and it was excellent. Cooked beautifully and very satisfying. The food overall was very good, and the service was great--friendly, attentive, and efficient. We went tonight on a Thursday night, which turned out to be the perfect time since it wasn't crowded at all. We were seated quickly and served promptly, which made the experience even better. Overall, a great spot with delicious food and solid service. I'd definitely return. read more

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Cute restaurant and great service but left unimpressed. We started with the fried goat cheese which admittedly was incredible and made us excited for the rest of the meal. We shared the gochujang pizza and the lobster pie. Both were good but not great and I wish I could explain why. We ended with the corn dessert. Again, good but just eh. For the price there are dozens of better restaurants in Orlando I would go to before I come back. read more

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Our first experience here was nice. The servers and staff were very pleasant and friendly. My favorite dish of all was the French toast very crispy on the outside soft on the inside. Presented very well and not too sweet at all. The bacon was crispy on the edges and soft on the inside others may not like because it was a little greasy. Not pictured is the oxtail dish which was OK. The grits were not good. The oxtails meat was tough and chewy , and the eggs were not poached. The presentation was OK. The truffle fries were definitely homemade and the ketchup flight was very interesting out of all of the flavors that were presented. We only preferred the original and the mushroom. Overall, the views and the location are nice and great for a meet up with some appetizers to share and enjoy in my opinion. read more

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Let me start off with a positive. Our waiter was excellent he was very attentive and hostess sat us immediately. The three of us started off with the pork belly tapas, which was very good But a bit salty, which was the indicator of what was to come. I ordered the lobster pot pie, my guest ordered duck duck goose, and the other guest order a black bean and Shrimp dish (?). They were out of Goose foie gras we say substituted an additional duck breast, which was fine. She said it was a bit overdone. My wife stated that her black bean and shrimp was very salty. My pie pot pie was way overdone. In fact it was served with the crust black as in way overcooked. The meat and vegetables inside also tasted burnt. I would personally stay away from the Drake in Orlando. The only reason I gave it to stars is simply because of the service help. read more

We arrive on Sunday around 12 o'clock with some friends. We made reservations ahead of time as we did not know how busy the location was going to be. When we arrived, it wasn't overly busy but it certainly started to pick up a little bit during the course of our meal. I do appreciate that they offer both indoor and outdoor seating. The location is not overly large so if you have a large group while it could potentially be accommodated, it would be a tight fit. There is some street parking that is metered outside of the restaurant, but there is parking garage directly behind them and another directly behind that one. My husband got the steak. Steak had good flavor although he did note that it was a little chewy just because of the cut of the steak. The fries that come with it you have the option to have them regular or as truffle fries. He opted for the regular and I will say they were absolutely fantastic as I ended up finishing them for him! Very nice and crispy and they were definitely fresh out of the fryer because they were super hot when they came out. I opted for the biscuits and gravy with the mushroom gravy and I ordered a side of the slab of pork belly. Pork belly was very tasty. The biscuits and gravy was good. I do wish that there would've been one more biscuit as the two was just not really enough to eat with all of that amazing gravy. I ended up picking the mushrooms out of it when I ran out of biscuits and just left the rest. I did order a cocktail, their smoked pig, which is a bacon fat bourbon. It does come smoked, which was excellent as I really appreciate a smoked old-fashioned. For the two of us each ordering an entrée plus one cocktail and the side of bacon it was almost $100 with tip. read more

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We visited as offline restaurant club members. We tried Drakes today and the food was fabulous. Our waiter Cameron was a superstar! The highlight was the Goat Cheese Croquettes and the A Pie with a Purpose Pizza but all our food was so good. We sat outside so we could order from the Happy hour menu. It was cool with fans. The patio was very nice with plants and fans. Our waiter invited us to come back to try the weekend brunch and we are definitely go to do that. read more

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I was glad to celebrate my birthday dinner at The Drake Kitchen & Bar with my loved ones last month. This is my favorite restaurant in downtown Orlando and I've been many times for their daily happy hour deals. We started strong with the Clásico pizza which gave the best group cheese pull. The fresh basil in this is delectable! The Citrus Cured Seafood Ceviche was also a crowd favorite starter and is gorgeously nestled in aji & coconut leche de tigre. The croquettes are highly recommended and is the perfect appetizer to share. I trusted the theme of this spot with the Duck, Duck, Goose entree and was blown away. I was nervous ordering the aged Duck breast but was pleasantly surprised that it was tender and juicy. I've never tried Foi Gras let alone goose and it was actually delicious and a smooth texture. The Ravioli is generously stuffed with roasted Duck meat. I thoroughly enjoyed this dish and emptied the plate. They also served a complimentary dessert with matcha ice cream and a birthday candle which made it truly special. We all tried a spoonful and it was so yummy. Everyone who ordered dessert enjoyed every bite. I love the elegant, modern, intimate atmosphere of this space. They participate in bite30 as well as magical dining and they source their ingredients locally. The manager checked on us multiple times and accommodated kindly when certain beef dishes weren't the right temp. The whole team made my birthday really special with a happy birthday sign and fresh flowers on the table. It's the little things that will always bring me back to small businesses like this one! read more

The Drake Kitchen & Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Great ambiance and very attentive service. The food looked wonderful but had a bitter taste. Especially for a french toast which should be sweet. Also for $19 you do not get a side which you should. Very gastro pub style food read more

The Drake Kitchen & Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I was immediately taken in by the ambiance that I forgot to check in. So glad I remembered to write this review! Let's start- it's Orlando so parking can be a challenge but I found 'free' street parking just around the corner from the restaurant. We were celebrating my best friend's birthday and The Drake brought out a little sign and a card for her! It's the little touches that go a long way in my book. Our party of 9 was seated promptly and our server Tim immediately attended to our water and cocktail needs. I always ask for recommendations from my waiter and he suggested his top 3! I started off with the Eternal Spring (cue Jay-Z's Young Forever song) and it was really good-- refreshing but also not light on the alcohol. Each drink is a 2oz pour and you can tell. We shared the ceviche, the meatballs, the Zaatar Spiced Flatbread and dips!! The ceviche was soo fresh!! I could have enjoyed that all on my own! The flatbread was good but the DIPS!! Phenomenal! I was also a huge fan of the truffle fries and the brussel sprouts! Tim made sure our glasses were filled (I couldn't resist trying the Fallen Passion), our tables cleared and our stomachs full! I decided on the Roasted Swordfish as my entree. Mahi-mahi gets a lot of praise these days but the Swordfish was outstanding! I loved it! There were crawfish pieces atop with the smoked tomato butter that brought great flavor. My one critique was that I missed the crispy description on the grits and it turned out to be like a grits cake which I didn't care for. Otherwise, it's a dish I'd return to Orlando for. The dessert: I could not resist the Goat Chesse Pan Basco!! I love goat cheese and it made into a dessert is chef's kiss! Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant! Food and drinks were amazing and the service was excellent. read more

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Came for happy hour and overall enjoyed the experience but I think some of the menu items could've been better. The drinks were great and the sliders and truffle fries are definitely a must try. We also found out that this place does brunch so we plan to check that out soon. read more

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We enjoyed a tapas lunch at The Drake. The space is very stylish, there's a nice variety of small plates and mains, and there are quite a few interesting wines by the glass. Crab and Spinach Fondutta was essentially a spinach dip with a layer of nicely broiled cheese on top. It was listed as coming with house-made sourdough, but that turned out to be toasted rounds more like crouton consistency. I think I would have enjoyed untoasted sourdough more. The meatballs came with the same toast. They were good, and the very savory sauce was probably the highlight of everything we had. The Florida Coast Ceviche was a Peruvian-style ceviche consisting mainly of shrimp and snapper, quite citrusy. Over all I would say there were no homeruns, but it was a pleasant and quick lunch. Service was friendly and fast. read more

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