Where do I begin! The Moderne, still on the newer side of restuarants that have been popping up all through greater Orlando and surrounding, was definitely a well anticipated restauranted when it opened during the slow of the COVID time table. Like many of the newer restaurants that have popped up during that time, it thrives deeply in a mid-century modern decor that brings an aura of sophistication and also happens to be very IG-worthy. Now what's really interesting about The Moderne, like a handful of restaurants throughout the area, is that they focus on not only craft cocktails, but craft dishes. So, it lends itself to a unique menu that shifts seasonally - which is always delightful treat because with each new season, you can look forward to something catered to that season. It helps that the wait staff are well versed in the menu and are able to help you decide on proper crafted cocktails and dishes. Now, with that stated, let's dive into the food and drinks! I'll have to say, the drinks are probably the highlight, as some of their crafted cocktails come with a show. All of them are presented well and in glassware tailored to the cocktail. And if you don't want anything from their craft cocktail menu then they can make you any drink of your choice. The food is good - but I will say I prefer certain things on the menu more than others. For instance, recently, I had their ceviche and my goodness... what a TREAT!! I'd go back time and time again for just that! Overall, it's definitely worth visiting a few times. Just be aware, it is on the pricer side and the dishes are plated tapas style. So, portions are smaller and it's encouraged to order many different types of dishes - which can get even pricer. Like I said, just be cognizant of that. Again, cute decor, awesome cocktail menu - they even had one catered to women's international day - and unique craft dishes! Definitely worth the treat! read more

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The Mills district has a new addition to the area. The Moderne Bar is officially open . This is a new contemporary social lounge. I had the pleasure of visiting on the second day of the grand opening . I tried a few of the drinks and food items. The food is Asian style tapas which is awesome so you can try a little bit of everything & share with others. This place offers great drinks and the customer service and ambiance is so awesome . For food i ordered the calamari,Korean fried chicken, poutine fries & soft shell crab. For drinks i ordered the women in white & the red zinger . This lounge can serve as a great date night , after work hang out spot or even a ladies night out. They don't currently take reservations & parking is a bit hard to get , but Overall the food & drinks were delicious, so Go ahead & Add this spot to your list to visit .. read more

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This restaurant is beautiful. The ambiance and decor made me feel like I wasn't on Mills street in Florida. The food is ok. I don't remember what I had- a pasta dish and the ribs I believe. The flavors we ok. The food came out room temp and overall just missed the mark on seasoning. The portions are great for being considered tapas however. Very filling. What I enjoyed most is how much effort the bartender put into my mock tail. Such a beautiful drink! read more

The Moderne - Decore - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The atmosphere is energetic and positive with a low key comfort setting. Definitely a "modern" place. Our server, Brantley, was amazing. The small plate Asian style cuisine is delicious in every bite. Having small plates come at different times made the experience enjoyable and relaxing. The cocktails are well worth it as well. The Duck was fabulous too! read more

The Moderne - Mixologists at work - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Since moving to Florida 2 years ago, The Moderne still holds the spot of my favorite bar/restaurant. I've raved about this place to everyone I know. I love how they change the drink menus for monthly specials and let the staff have hands on in creating! I get the sea bass skewers (multiple) and spicy vodka pasta every time I come and it's always 10/10! The bartenders are always very personable and energetic. Perfect place to come whether it's with your best friends or on a date night. read more

The Moderne - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I came for dinner for the first time the other night though I had been before for drinks. The inside is very chic and it is not a huge place. The menu is tapas and they bring out the food as it is ready. All of the food had incredible flavor and there was a giant menu of various Asian fusion food. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs and although we desperately tried, we could not finish everything. We didn't love the quesadilla but we absolutely loved the pastas and rolls. We will definitely be back! read more

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This is always a go-to spot of mine, with consistently good service and outstanding food and unique cocktails, you cannot go wrong! read more

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Came here for apps and drinks with an old friend. We tried the meatball and egg rolls along with a handful of whiskey and tequila suggestions from our bar tender. Something about a bar tender in an apron feels official. He offered amazing service at the bar. The interior is stunning and picturesque. read more

The Moderne - Tequlia - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Beyond amazing! The servers are welcoming and attentive, the food is AMAZING, and the restaurant runs smoothly despite being busy. My favorite foods I tried were the vodka pasta, miso noodles, calamari and fried rice. Everything was SO flavorful. I was surprised by the portions being a good size since they were "small plates," we had some leftovers to take home. I would recommend reservations (they offer them a week in advance) and good news, there's a parking lot! read more

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The sticky ribs Korean chicken she's spicy gyoza are very good I recommend this place for the food service it has been a hit or a miss sometimes I have had great service other times not so good great ambiance but I still recommend this place great for a date night if the service is on point but still go read more

What a chic new restaurant on Mills. Definitely Instagram worthy and something you would find in one of the trendy cities in the US. There is a hightop bar in the middle and seats are open if one is available. There is also dine in service at the tables. If you arrive at 5pm, tables will fill up shortly and parking is limited. Definitely a good place to social and meet up with friends. The tapas were great if you are there to have a drink and quick bite. Chicken sliders were great with spice and pickles. Calamari had a nice crunch. Lambchops were nice and tender but $20 for 2 may be a pass. The miso noodles are a must get here. The sea bass was not fishy and the beef was super tender. The shrimp was large but a little fishy. The fried rice was good. Look forward to the next visit. read more

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My friend and I stopped by here on the way to get ice cream and we were not disappointed. The place was very packed, I believe it was there a soft opening. We were able to snag two seats at the bar, fortunately. We both got the Woman in White, which was a AMAZING! It had exquisite notes of Yuzu, which I loved. We also ordered veggie gyoza (really good), KFC (my friend LOVED it), and shiitake mushroom (meh). I subtracted points for slow/inattentive service. Otherwise, I would definitely return! read more

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I had a phenomenal experience at The Moderne! I went for a pre-bday dinner on Saturday with friends and I was impressed. I highly recommend reservations as they do get busy. The ambiance was very chic and classy. Their menu is more tapas style so great for sharing and some entree options. Their cocktails are unique and aesthetically pleasing! Let's get into it! I got "The Girl," as my cocktail which was light and refreshing. My husband and I shared the duck wontons and tuna roll and for my meal I did the bulgogi beef which was all delicious! My husband had the salmon roll for his entree and to drink he got a bees knees. All my friends thoroughly enjoyed their meals. There was an assortment of bao buns, fried rice, Korean Fried Chicken, and calamari. The service was spectacular! We had Anthony and he was very personable, funny, and added to the overall experience. If I am ever back in Orlando I would definitely go back! read more

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The Moderne is one of the newest spots in town! Their soft opening is this week. I checked them out a couple days ago and see this place doing very well in Mills50! The interior is chic, modern, and absolutely beautiful! The food was delicious! The meal is served tapas style, so things come out as they are ready which means they are fresh and hot! The portion size varies from dish to dish as seen in the photos. The prices are a little elevated, but the flavor and quality was worth it for most of the dishes! My favorite bite of the night was definitely the Korean Vodka pasta and Beef skewer! The curry potine was delish as well, but needed more sauce in my opinion. My only criticism - no silverware or napkins until after the food arrived. The drinks while ordered far in advance of our food did not make it to the table until quite a bit after our food. But......the are in their soft opening and still working out the kinks! Definitely add this place to your list! For more, find me on IG @foodiethatwanders. read more

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My husband and I met up with a friend here for Birthday drinks and tapas, when we arrived early there was a line outside waiting. Once at the host stand we were told all the tables were reserved (even though they hadn't been accepting reservations according to the website). Luckily we got there early enough to snag three seats at the bar! The ambiance is beautiful, the drinks delicious, and the food was the (surprise) star of the show! We had the Japanese Poutine, Veggie Dumplings, Edamame (chili garlic), and house salad. Everything tasted fantastic. read more

The Moderne - Red Zinger - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This is my second time at the moderne I think the ambience it's great and the place is very pretty but the food is mediocre. I will say there are some dishes that I do think are worth trying. The miso cream noodle was amazing as well as the wings. I do think this place is worth a try at least once. read more

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Food is pretty consistent. My favorite is the shishito peppers. Always good. Service is consistent to. Bar staff always friendly. read more

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2nd time here and it's still amazing! Salmon Handroll was good but a little overpriced at $12 for 4 pieces. A better choice would the Tuna Salad which was amazing. The Miso Cream was probably one of best pasta I have ever had! Also another shout out to James who makes a killer drink! read more

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Soft opening review *** Ambience was very nice! Bathrooms were super cute and clean. We sat at the bar and the vibes were definitely immaculate! We ordered a little bit of everything between two people . Food came out very quickly. Super chic interior, similar vibes to Tori Tori (I think they have the same designer), just a bit more quiet and loungey, for now at least. My favorite was definitely the salmon carpaccio! I will say, I wasn't BLOWN away with the food, though, nothing exceptional.. Food was average - as in, there was nothing special. I didn't bite into anything and think WOW. Korean fried chicken was pretty standard Korean fried chicken. Sticky ribs had very good flavor, but sometimes you need a LITTLE bite off the bone. Still really good, just had more like a chasu flavor to it with sticky sauce on top. Tuna roll was great. Mushroom skewers were good, I just prefer my onions a little more charred. However, presentation was GREAT. I took a video of the Woman in White drink, but I wasn't able to post the video so I added some photos! Same with sake flight. They have a couple of sake flights available, all different tones and great descriptions for each. Staff was super friendly. Reasonably priced for being an upscale bar/ Asian restaurant/ lounge in the Mills District ! I'd go back! Drinks were 10/10. Presentation 10/10 Ambience 10/10 read more

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everything was amazing from the food to the service to the ambiance. wings were so good fried to perfection. pasta was yum had a little spicy kick. drinks were top tier read more

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Now you want to taste the bast Moderne and Asian food etc. Come by and must have Wings, oh God they are Orlandos finest and best Tasting fried wings. Love the food here.. 5+ Stars Amen. read more

I've been a few times to take a solid opinion on it. I first went when it was still in the soft opening phase. It was pretty chaotic and the drinks and food took forever. I knew I had to give it another chance since they were new and working out kinks. Since then, I've gone about three different times. It has a dimly lit romantic and chill vibe. Beautiful decor and they have the best bathroom hallway ever that is instagramable. Service has gotten better, but still not quite there yet If you sit at the bar, you might be lucky to have a quick bartender. But sitting at the tables, it took a while to get anything. The food is great- very tasty and a good amount for a tapa style dish. My favorite is the vodka pasta that has a nice kick to it. The drinks are delicious - the cocktails are fun and the sake selection is large. Overall, a nice place but unsure if it's my number one choice. read more

This place reminds me of old school Miami! I love the art deco vibe ... from the chairs to the bar to the flooring and the mirrors. This place is cool! I loved our cocktails. They rotate and give the bartenders freedoms to make up cocktails based on the liquor/fruit of the month . We asked for the bartenders version of an old fashioned and we were pleasantly surprised at just how good it was. I can't remember any of the substitutions but you will not be disappointed! Trust them and have a good time. read more

The Moderne - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Orlando, Florida

So, we tried to come to the Moderne last Friday, but it was so busy they closed off the waitlist and the bar area was 2-3 people deep behind the chairs. It was quite overwhelming. And this was about 7pm or before. We returned this past Saturday night at 6pm and attempted to get a table. The hostess quoted a 2 hour wait time so we decided to get a drink at the walk up portion of the bar and then stalk people for a bar stool. The bar and lounge areas are fist come first serve, but we're completely full. We ordered 2 of the Red Zingers which were strong and delicious. After about 20 minutes or so, we were able to snag 2 bar stools. We sat down and Kyle assisted us. We placed a food order right away after looking at the menu. The items in the menu were all small plate and come out as they're ready style. We ordered the fried rice, chicken skewer, tuna handroll, calamari, and Korean vodka pasta. The food times came out as they were ready and were quite timely. The chicken skewer was very small but the tastes was great. The fried rice was honestly one of the best fried rice dishes I've ever had! The tuna hand roll was and interesting take on a roll, basically like an open face sushi roll. It was good! The calamari was okay and I'd say the Korean pasta was also okay. I did enjoy it all though! We ordered a second round of drinks and asked for the women in white and the constant comment. I loved the flavor of the comment because of the black tea. The women in white was also very good, and the main part was the show of the fog bubble on top of the drink. Overall, I enjoyed our time here I just would love to come on a week night when it's a little less busy. Kyle was also so attentive, even though he was extremely busy assisting walk up ordered and his seated guests. Come here literally at 4:45 if you want to get a seat! They are still in extended soft open and reservations aren't allowed. I would look forward to making a reservation in the future! read more

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ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! I was in town for work on Mother's Day and was looking for a last minute place to take her and The Moderne made sure to accommodate us as well as my little pup. The hostess was pleasant to speak with and made sure all my needs would be met before coming in. We arrived and were greeted with such class from the staff. The service was amazing and the drinks and food were out of this world! I would come here every day if I lived here. Prices were very fair and our overall experience was outstanding! The inside of the establishment is beautiful, however, we sat on the patio which we enjoyed very much. If you're thinking about coming here... don't hesitate to do so! You won't regret it! read more

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Let me start by saying the decor at the modern is top notch. Everything is so pretty, even the bathrooms. The cocktails are all so tasty and very instagramable. Hard to pick a favorite, to be honest, but "Unfit for Waltzing" is mine. I love small plates, especially at an Asian spot. I've tried so many things here, but my favorites are probably the yellowtail hamachi ceviche, Korean fried chicken wings, beef skewer, and red curry udon. read more

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Food, service, drinks, ambience, literally everything was incredible. I had multiple of the vegan options and my girlfriend had multiple of the non-vegan options. Every dish seemed to be better than the last. The holiday cocktail menu was also killer. (Forgive the quality of my photos.) read more

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Went to the Moderne for my belated birthday celebration with a couple of close girlfriends. It was our first time here. Started with a couple of cocktails at the bar while we waited for our table. The wait wasn't too long about 20 minutes. The ambiance was nice. It gave me Miami vibes. Loved the decor and the bench seats at the tables. They don't have paper menus so you've got to scan the bar code to look it up. There were so much to choose from that we ended up asking our waiter what his favorites were. He told us that he has 9. Lol! We actually ended up ordering the Korean wings which were perfectly crispy and a few other items that I can't remember. Our personal favorite was the Miso Cream. Very rich, creamy and savory. Everything we ordered was delicious and was perfect for sharing amongst the three of us. Food is served tapas style which is great when you want to sample everything. read more

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When you enter this place it has such a warm tropical vibe it takes you right into a place of relaxation and a chill night out to grab a bite and grab a few drinks. Food came out quickly and was really tasty. Tapas style allows you to order different plates to share with friends. Dragon in a bag has a very tropical taste to it and was served in a literal bag with a silly straw, which I loved! Bar service was great. There were a few time we ordered from the table and our drinks just never made it to the table because orders weren't pushed through. Aside from that everything else about this place is great. One note: if you're coming with friends try and carpool because parking here sucks. There's very little parking for all the stores/ restaurants in the area. You may end up fighting for parking or parking a block or 2 over. read more

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The moderne is absolutely beauty! The ambiance is perfect for a date night or a girls night out! We got the sea bass skewers, fried rice and the Korean vodka pasta. I LOVED the sea bass! So delicious. For drinks I got the under the influencer and my husband got I am King. When it's busy I recommend ordering all at once, the food comes out as it's ready. Although our server was so sweet we barely saw her due to all the tables she was serving. Definitely will go again! Especially after seeing all the food we didn't get! read more

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Had a tasty bite at the yelp neon noir event. Wow! The inside of this s'more had pork that was seasoned and cooked long with lots of love. Homemade marshmallow infused with miso, topped with a pickled jalapeño and covered with a cornmeal graham cracker. Out of this world. Display was welcoming and playful. read more

The Moderne - Pork belly s'mores - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The food was amazing. One of the best meals we've had. The servers were kind and attentive. Definitely recommend

The newly opened restaurant The Moderne is a combination of vibes and good food! Now that they've implemented their reservation system during the weekdays it is WAY easier to get a seat and enjoy yourself! The tables are limited to 2hrs maximum, but my husband and I ended up spending just over an hour by the time we were finished. I highly recommend the edamame! The sweet garlic chili on top adds some delicious crunchy flavor with a slight kick to it! We also had the Gyoza (pork and veggie dumplings), Chicken Skewer, and Crispy Calamari. All were well cooked and packed with flavor! I would definitely recommend checking this place out if you're looking for a new spot in the Mills50 area, but be warned that reservations are highly encouraged! read more

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Super cute place, unfortunately it's always busy so just prepare to wait. They don't accept reservations. They don't tell you there's seating inside while you wait and if there's no bar seating (since it's first come first serve) you can still order drinks but there's a line for walk up orders, which I didn't know and was rudely directed that way by one of the bartenders. The place is so aesthetically pleasing and I was excited to try it but nothing is really clear and it's frustrating for first timers. I've been standing here waiting to get noticed for almost 15 minutes now. There's also plenty of open tables right now, and I guess no staff for it. Hopefully the drinks and food make up for everything and are worth it. UPDATE: it's been 2 hours of waiting for a table now. We have a party of 8, we don't have to be seated next to each other we could be split up, which we prefaced when we first put our names down. We also need accessible seating because someone in our party has a wheelchair. They just sat 8 people at a table with not enough chairs OR space to accommodate a wheelchair. I'm upset because there are CLEARLY mutilple tables with booth seating that would be better for our party. UPDATE 3/5/23: the only good thing about our experience was our server Anthony. Thank you Anthony for finding a way to give us more space and for being a great server! read more

Its good. They have conch salad. More like a cocktail bar. Skewers won't be that salty read more

The Moderne - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The customer service here was wonderful, our waiter (Taylor) was very friendly and knew a lot about the menu. Even when the 2 hour time slot ended they were really kind about finding a new area for us to sit in and did not feel pushy at all, which we appreciated. They were beyond nice. This was my second time here and it was fantastic. The food is really great here, we got the vodka pasta and the miso pasta. Both very flavorful and memorable. We got the house ale which everyone in my party enjoyed, I wasn't a big fan because of the peppercorn flavor, but that was just me. The ambiance, was really nice, one of the nicest bars in Orlando in terms of atmosphere. I think it looks very modern here with nice swanky decor. I definitely recommend coming here. read more

Although this newer addition has been around for quite sometime I finally got to make it here. First and foremost, I love the exterior and interior design. It gives off great vibes and really nice spot to go and hangout for sure. Downsides I would say is it is CRAZY packed always after 6pm. Wait times can be insane , but the bar is open seating. Getting here is easy, but it can get pretty packed very easily which results in a shortage of parking spots, but they do have street parking , lots, and some near to other restaurants. Upon walking in, my family and I waited about 20 mins for any open seatings, and then another 40 mins to get a drink since it was soo packed. Tonight I ordered the woman in white which is a great lychee infused with some sake and vodka which was great. Glass comes out with a little air bubble for presentation and it's pretty unique and neat. Definitely wooing like to come and visits again, but maybe when they open and I can make a reservation. read more

The Moderne - Scan Menu - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Not only a great place to grab drinks, but also a spot with amazing food as well. The seats were very comfortable and there was good lighting inside creating a very relaxed and chill area to hang out with friends. The servers were very welcoming and gave us great food and drink recommendations. I ordered the korean vodka pasta, which was recommended by the server and it was indeed as good as they described it, the sauce had an amazing flavor and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I also order the dragon in a bag and citris euphoria golden ale and they were perfect, not heavy that you only taste the alcohol, but also not too sweet that it just tastes you're drinking sugar. Definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

The Moderne - korean vodka pasta, dragon in a bag, citris euphoria golden ale - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This place has the most fantastic cocktails creations that I have tried in town. Tapas are just great and the ambience a perfect spot for multigenerational audience. It's always busy but if you get there early... you'll have a great experience. El the service is so familiar that you feel that you know everyone for ever. It's a must go on downtown Orlando, Fl. My advice... just go and experience this place.. you won't regret. read more

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I was able to check this place out during the friends and family soft opening in December 2022. Haven't been back due to their increasingly long wait times. I recently heard this has changed since they finally are officially opened and are doing regular hours. The kitchen closes at midnight, so keep that in mind when you go because you HAVE TO try their delicious food. They have a blend of different asian dishes. I was able to try the Red Curry Udon noodles on my visit and have been raving about it ever since. I cannot wait to return and try more of their amazing dishes. The Moderne atmosphere is great for drinks with friends or even date night. I also remember the music they played being flawlessly curated. read more

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