Updated review some 8 years after my original: My brother and SIL just love seafood and oysters, so I decided to take them here while they were in town from JAX. I knew I loved their brunch (see previous review, though perhaps outdated) - but would I love their dinner? So, we showed up at 6pm on a Weds, which was just in time to catch their happy hour. It was 90% full, and the large bar was completely full. That's a good sign. We had a reservation and were seated and offered the cocktail and happy hour menus. Our server, Casey (sp?), was enthusiastic and explained everything was made in house and went over the menu. The HH (5p - 6:30p) is a very good deal if you like oysters. $12 for 6 with ALL the sauces and such. We ordered a dozen Mid-Atlantics, and they were huge and delicious! Hot sauce, horseradish, cocktail, and mignonette - all house made - sealed the deal. Best $24 I've spent in a while. We also ordered a round of cocktails, which were all excellent and creative. I would love to come back and have a few oysters and drinks by myself at the bar. After that, our table was promptly cleared and replenished for our apps. While I'd hate to be the dishwasher, this was some great service and occurred consistently and without any delay. I can't stress enough how good the service was. We ordered the Sichuan crusted tuna app, and it was so, so good. I could eat 10 pounds of it. Spicy crust, cool fresh tuna, and a delicious spring pea sauce. Just try it. We then ordered our mains. Brother got the catch of the day, which was a large piece of tilefish on a spring pea and 2 cheese gnocchi. It was outstanding and I will order this next time. SIL got the Thai steamed mussels with fries. OK, first - get the fries with parm & garlic. Everyone agreed they were some of the best we've ever had anywhere. The mussels were delicious and so different from the typical white wine prep. I could drink the coconut broth. I had the crab primavera pasta. Honestly, this was the only miss. It was good, and the homemade pasta (all of it is) was delicious, but it was pretty bland and could have used more sauce or something. I appreciated all the perfectly cooked fresh veggies, but would not order this again. Finally, we closed with the flourless tort, to go, which included chopped peanuts, fresh whipped cream, and a sour-sweet raspberry sauce. It was a great treat. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and will definitely be heading back soon! read more

Went to the Osprey last night and must say it was not what we imagined! The martinis we had were tasteless, so bad we had to ask them for something else. The appetizers were just as bad, small portions and again relatively tasteless...we had the calamari and the roasted oysters and the crab cake which was the worst of all. At that point we just left after paying over $150 for what we just had! We walked in across the street and had the best sushi we ever had in our life!! read more

Maybe it's because I was overly hyped to try this place out, but I just didn't find it as amazing and memorable as I had expected I would. We made it in time for happy hour, which I will say has good drinks for pretty good prices. The old fashioned especially was delicious. I wasn't a fan of the smoked salmon dip though. It didn't seem to have enough salmon in it. I also didn't like the chips it was served with. They weren't seasoned or crispy at all and just seemed to be a weird vessel for the dip. It would have been much better if it came with crackers to spread the dip on. We both got to try one of their smoked wings. Yes, you can order them by individual wing. I could definitely taste the smoke, and were incredibly juicy and flavorful. Definitely my favorite bite of the night. For my main meal I ordered the mussels. They were served in this lovely creamy and spicy broth. I'm used to garlic white wine broths but this had an interesting flavor to it. I especially enjoyed dipping my sourdough bread in the juices. I just wish that half my bread wasn't charred and that there were more mussels. My husband had the lobster roll. It was good but not the best I've ever had. There needed to be way more lobster in it. Too much bread to lobster ratio, especially for what you paid. It was a nice dinner out but just average and nothing I would rave about or seek out for a second time. read more

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Went for a family brunch and had a very pleasant time with great company and wonderful service. Our server was exceptional and recall from another business however moving out of state unfortunately so will be definitely miss their awesomeness:) The items we ordered were plentiful and absolutely delicious. Very well presented and temperature was on point. Knowing how busy brunch time can be, we appreciated it so much. A bit long to get the dishes but we were enjoying our company while waiting. The ambiance speaks for itself, as when you enter the feeling of being welcomed and the openness of the modern yet cozy decor and combination of seating was lovely. We were seated at a comfy booth to the left of the entrance. There are tables along the window with the view of the street which are nice as well. Be sure to request these if you prefer a view because they get quite busy :) This was our second time here and do recommend a visit. We will be back in the near future :) read more

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5 Star July 4th weekend review! We made plans to visit Baldwin Park the Sunday before the fourth of July. Luckily, I made reservations beforehand as when we got close it became obvious that Baldwin Park was celebrating the holiday tonight! There were folks everywhere and parking was hard. However, we were able to get through the line and be seated right away! We were greeted by Dillon who remembered me from my last visit #goodmemory! We ordered drinks and I went off menu as I've been enjoying white linen cocktails! They unfortunately didn't have white grape juice but instead had the normal color kind. No worries let's see what you can do I thought! It came out white so I'm not sure what they did and it tasted pretty close! All was well! Moving on we went into apps and opted for some fresh oysters!!! These ones were on the west coast and so good! I'm addicted to the minette sauce that comes with these! So good! For dinner I went with the whole fish concept of the night. I'm a fan when restaurants do it well and tonight they absolutely did! So much food it became a second meal! Nice job, Dillon! Keep up the great service! read more

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The Osprey is my favorite restaurant in Downtown Baldwin Park. It's reliable, delicious, and the ingredients are always fresh/seasonal. They change the menu often, which is great if you live close by and go there to eat a lot. They also do the same with their drinks, which are very tasty. I think the entrees are really good, but the small plates are more bang for your buck and they're fun to get and share with the table. I sometimes feel slightly underwhelmed when I order an entree because of the price/size of the dish. I love the inside of the restaurant -- it's very trendy and modern. And service is usually quite quick, even when it's busy. Overall, I'd highly recommend for dinner in Baldwin Park. Their happy hour is great too! read more

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The osprey was such an amazing experience! The food was so good we couldn't stop ordering, the drinks were also delicious. I never even got a picture of the best part- the creme brûlée we had for dessert was INSANE!! It was rosemary infused and while skeptical at first, we trusted the server and she delivered!! 10/10 service- server was amazing! She was so helpful with our questions and giving us suggestions. 10/10 ambiance- it was spacious and gorgeous inside. read more

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Everything's delicious and the dishes never miss! The servers are attentive and knowledgeable. The restaurant has great decor, an awesome bar, and offers outdoor dining too. Recommend spicy margarita, raw oysters, caesar salad, and the whole grilled fish (ours was Spanish Mackerel). Yum! They don't book same-day reservations so plan a night or two in advance. read more

It's absolutely lovely to sit outside at Osprey (and inside)! Such a great vibe with delicious food and drinks. The oysters were fresh and the clam chowder had great flavor. We didn't love the lemon thyme vinaigrette on the salted but the salad itself was full of goodies and the chicken was seasoned well. We eat at The Osprey regularly and the food is consistently top notch and service is always excellent! We had two additional people join us after we were seated and had drinks and the staff went out of their way to find us another table to move to, on a busy Friday night. read more

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I have been coming here for over five years. It started out great food and service. It has deteriorated over the years. Several managers and staff turnover, Maybe only one or two have survived, Last time I was in I sat the the bar and waited almost 10 minutes before even being recognized. Not even I will be with you in a moment. As empty glasses sat in front of me. I ordered right away as I know the menu. "So but we are out of the Happy Hour Cab. Can I pour you a Malbec?" Nope If you run out you should substitute it with another Cab. Sorry can't. I responded send the manager over. Anna came by with another Cab, and acted as if doing me a favor, she poured me an graded Cab. I explained that I had been in the business for 10 years and it is not the customers fault that you can't keep inventory. Wine and Liqueur are not bananas and last more than a week. Sounds like a ordering problem. The bartenders should be allowed to pour a better Cab if you run out. My steak came out medium + when I ordered Med-Rare. The food had always been consistent in the past. My water glass was not refilled until it was empty. IT was not that busy. Even though the staff tried to be better after my comments, the experience had been ruined. So many other great options. Sad to see what has happened here. read more

Let me start by saying this is the 2nd time we have tried this place, and it will be the last! The first time was several years ago and it was unremarkable. We thought we would try it again as the name changed slightly and we hoped it would be better. We also saw their cocktail menu online and it looked amazing so we went with high hopes. First disappointment was that they hadn't updated their online menu so the drinks we saw were no longer available. Second disappointment was the Crush Puppies, they claim to have crab in them and while they were good, they had no crab flavor at all. Next came our fish entrees. Some of us ordered the fish special of pumpkin swordfish. It came only half cooked. We sent it back and waited while the others in our party ate. The black cod special another person ordered was full of bones and tasted fishy. The fish n chips were fine, but nothing special. Our fish finally came back fully cooked but so tough we couldn't eat some parts. They took it off our bill when we requested it. The Caesar salads were very good. The ambiance is very nice and Katie was a great server, so nice, professional, and personable. Really bummed to have to leave this review, but we won't be back. read more

Located in a section called Baldwin Park amid a selection of restaurants and shops, Osprey was bustling on a Thursday night dinner service reming us of needed reservations! Oysters appetizer was a mix of basically an East-West mix and came out freshly shucked. The local special shined preparing a beautiful filet of red snapper with a super crunchy skin side. Flavoring and vegetables complimented perfectly. The server was truly one of the best I've had, she was ultra knowledgeable about oysters to wine to the bar drink menu and everything in between. Gold. read more

The Branzino is amazing, flavorful and cooked to perfection. That is what won us over at The Osprey. The service and atmosphere is comfortable, and professional. The interior decor is beautiful. It is the most upscale "tavern" that I have been to. Maybe we'll try Osprey for lunch to feel a different ambiance. Our teenager loved the wings and yuca fries. The Squid ink pasta has potential but could be better; maybe less tomato. The potato leek soup was another star; great texture, simple, and delicious. Oysters are worth trying, they have more than one type to choose from. They also have a large bar if you're interested in going out with friends for drinks at this lovely eatery. read more

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A place that deserves us to return, the atmosphere is pleasant, the service from the host to our server Joe was excellent, the food was very well presented and good tasting, a wide variety of drinks and wine list. Thanks for the experience. read more

The Osprey - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I am, like MANY others in CFL, a huge and dedicated fan of The Good Salt Company. Their restaurants tend to be gorgeous, staffed with great teams, and slinging delicious food. My preferences are Reyes and Seito - I find The Monroe and The Osprey to be interchangeable. I stopped by for brunch on a recent weekend and there was already a small line at the door. Not a problem, I was greeted and seated with alacrity. I came for the lemon ricotta pancakes - which were no longer featured on the current menu. Sigh. Okay, French Toast it is. The overall experience was very nice but nothing really stood out, aside from the honey crisp apples that came with my French Toast. The Osprey is an ideal location, in the lovely but pricey Baldwin Park, to make an impression on out-of-town friends and family. But after including a mimosa and a side of bacon, almost $30 for breakfast is just crazy. read more

The Osprey - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Stopped in for dinner with friends. The decor was nice inside with low lighting. The menu is 98% seafood with only 3 dishes for people like me who don't eat seafood. An steak, chicken or a burger. I started off with the clam chowder, it tasted good and plenty of clams in it. Then I got the burger. It was a double patty flame broiled. Comes with lettuce, tomato, pickle, cheese, comeback sauce and bacon jam. It comes served with fries, the burger was ok and the fries were good. The others got scallops and salmon in which they enjoyed. Our server Danielle I think her name was. She was awesome, some of the best service we have experienced in a while. We didn't get desert, well we stopped at the brewery across the street for desert. read more

This wasn't my first time trying this place. It's a good restaurant, but I am not quite sure why they constantly change "themes." The service was okay; it started great but got terrible towards the night's end. The food is good but not worth the higher price tag, in my opinion. I got fish and chips, and it was very tasteless; the sauce it came with lacked of flavor, too. The brussels sprouts were overcooked and very dry. If you're thinking about ordering the Petite Lobster Roll, just know that it's really "petite". The music was good, and we had a great time regardless. (I didn't do a great job with the photos, sorry for that!) read more

The Osprey - Petite Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Another business dinner took us to The Osprey...again. Let me explain: we used To love this place because of the good food and drinks and great ambiance, however we discovered that they don't include the "sphere" ice in their cocktails during happy hour, and they want you to pay extra to include it. I mean, it's frozen water for pete's sake! My coworkers wouldn't return just put of principle (and I have to say I don't disagree!) We were invited and attended but until they start acting like a high end restaurant that can afford to serve their aperitif drinks the best way possible (and that includes a sphere ice in an Old Fashion) I don't think the local team will offer it up as an option to go out to. Other than that, the plateau Royale was good as were the calamari and Brussel sprout appetizers. Entrees seemed to please everyone as did coffee. We had sancerre white wine and a great bottle of red. read more

I have been eyeing this place since I moved to this neighborhood, and it did not disappoint. Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday and the ambiance and service was divine. From the moment we walked in, to the end of our dinner. The cocktails were fabulous, and so were the mock tails. We ordered mussels, and a seafood tower and it was so delicious. I am still thinking about their tuna crudo. We also had dessert and it was just as delicious . Honestly they hit every single mark for me. They offer indoor and outdoor seating but we sat in for dinner by the wine cellar. Definitely need to make my way back here for their brunch. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent service! Food and drinks just reminded me of NYC! I will always be back! Servers and vibe was nice read more

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I found the Osprey while just doing a search on Yelp for a brunch spot. The Osprey was awesome and exceeded my expectations! Food 5/5- I had half dozen east coast oysters. I also had the smash burger with fries. The burger was phenomenal! Like best I've had all my life lol The fries were thick cut and seconded and they were so delicious. I had the the self serve mimosa which was a bottle of champagne with oj for $25- definitely worth it! Atmosphere 5/5- The inside was beautiful! More on the upscale side. Service 5/5- I sat at the bar and I was served immediately. The bartenders were very attentive! Overall an amazing place for brunch and I will be back. read more

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this review is for my people () iykyk. Do not go here food is bland, not seasoned. it smells good in there and the menu looks good in theory but the taste??? and don't get me started on the pricing. No wonder it's only snow bunnies in there that should've been the first red flag. the only decent items are the burger and steak, which are not easy to mess up anyways. Honestly don't waste your money and go across the street. read more

Came here for a nice dinner before going to Disney with my girlfriend. And let me just say, wow. I'm a seafood lover and this place hits the spot and more. The oysters were fresh and perfect size. But the main thing that got me was the scallop ceviche. It was so uniquely flavored with a sorbet as a added note to the complex flavors I was tasting. If you are adventurous and have love for food that is a must try. read more

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Small group decided to head to Baldwin Park and get a patio table to celebrate a birthday. The party-planner mistakenly placed the reservation for 6 on the wrong day, but the hostesses were quick to right our wrong and accommodated. We were so grateful that they went out of their way to fix our mistake. Many of us had never been before and we enjoyed just about everything. We started off a with a few cocktails and beers (their selection is high-quality, but slightly limited). We worked our into smoked salmon dip and calamari, both of which didn't last long in the least. Would have liked for the fish dip portion to be slightly bigger, but both apps had complex flavors and were cooked beautifully. Caesar salads all around that they thoughtfully served as half-portions as we split salads with each couple. I got anchovies on the side which were high-quality and delicious. Oysters were enjoyed by most in the party and the consensus was that the Virginia oysters were a bit more enjoyable (less briney) than the west coast oysters. To the entrees -- every piece of seafood was cooked perfectly except the salmon. They claim that it's chef's choice to cook to medium, but it was well-done. No worries as it still tasted wonderful, just the texture off a bit. The only big complaint that was shared by the group was gnocchi being way over cooked. They essentially tasted like mashed potatoes and had not gnocchi consistency to them. Very disappointed there, but not enough to overshadow how incredible everything else was. The desserts came out, complete with a few digestifs (that we ordered). They thoughtfully put a candle in a dessert for our birthday girl and spoons to share everything. The desserts were good, but not spectacular. Each lacked a bit of flavor, but were all baked/cooked to perfection. They make their ice cream in house and each was great. Savannah, our server, and the wait staff couldn't have been better. She was attentive and kind and made great recommendations. We will definitely be back for a special occasion! read more

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My new favorite place, seafood was fresh service was nice, food prepared excellent! Definitely coming back regularly. Location is Convinient plenty of parking, got to have Florida shell fish all kinds and caviar with a good glass of champagne. Had the snapper was flavor full cooked to perfection! We little one has a hamburger and I had half wow delish! read more

The Osprey - Florida Oyster and caviar, with potato chips hand cut! - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This is a cute trendy restaurant. I'm a sucker for a place with an open kitchen. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The grand tower is great. The oysters are nice and sweet and they have a selection of different kinds. The sauce they put the lobster in makes it even better.I also got an autumn salad that was nice and light. The pears in the salad are amazing and I'm normally not a pear person. We also got a chocolate and banana mousse dessert. It comes with nuts and peanut butter ice cream. The banana flavor is very light and it tasted a little like it had salted caramel in it also. It also has a nice beer and wine selection. read more

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Fantastic food and excellent service! The menu offers a great variety, and everything we tried was delicious. The staff was friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. Plus, they have happy hour on Mondays, which is perfect for kicking off the week with good food and drinks at great prices! Highly recommend stopping by. read more

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First time here and will not be returning. Terrible experience. Waited an hour for my entree just for it to come out incorrect! Horrible. Would not recommend at all. read more

Wonderful cuisine, atmosphere and service. Definitely would recommend this restaurant to others seeking an adventure for their tastebuds. The magical dining menu was great. My husband had the clam chowder, I had the crab cake as appetizers. For our main course my husband chose the trout and I chose the mussels. Both entrees consisted of generous portions and were very flavorful. For dessert my husband had the banana bread pudding and I had the cheesecake. Both were scrumptious. We left happily satisfied. Will definitely return in the future. read more

WON'T BE BACK :/ While grateful to be able to dine at a nice restaurant- but this was very disappointing. Especially after we raved about our prior experience and referred so many of our clients and friends over. Hopefully it was just an off day- but, we likely won't return. Here is why...underwhelming and not as good of an experience as we enjoyed our first time. The place was pretty empty and seemed understaffed (Sunday Brunch). In the time we were there, we had 5 different people bring our ordered items over. Greeting and service- polite, but not warm. Slightly awkward. A few specifics: We ordered the Petite Tower and unfortunately had gritty oysters and mussels. We like cocktail sauce for both the oysters and shrimp and there was only one teeny tiny little condiment dish with barely enough cocktail sauce for one. One lemon wedge. No explanation of what the other sauces were that looked the same (one was vinegar and one seemed to be a clear hot sauce). Additionally, we both ordered cocktails... and there was not any bread/roll service. Not even a cracker (last visit they served delicious rolls and offered to refill them). To us, this is especially important if you are waiting a while for your food- like we were-and also important if you happen to be a bit more of a lightweight when consuming alcohol (me). The server did ask how we liked our cocktails at the end of our service and I said it was 'alright'-but, truthfully, it got watered down while I waited for food to arrive, as I cannot drink a strong drink without eating something. I also like to enjoy my cocktail while my actual food order is being prepared. (We ordered appetizers AND entrees- both took a good while to receive). The food had some nice flavoring, but everything else was lacking. Last time we came, there were rolls, plenty of condiments and our server was the same throughout and he really engaged with us and seemed to be happy that we were there. Today, there was an overall vibe of awkward. Finally, today was my birthday and my husband made sure it was mentioned on our reservation- never acknowledged- not even a simple 'happy birthday'. Why even ask on the reservation if it is a 'special occasion'? Perhaps a technical issue, but still valid enough to mention. Decor is beautiful- that is one consistent positive factor. Hope it was just an off day and still wishing you all well, always. read more

Osprey is probably one of the best options in Baldwin Park, been coming here for years now, and it never disappoints. Food at Osprey is always good! They change their menu every now and then, especially for brunch. So there's always something new to try. Their chefs can get pretty creative, and it's always pleasantly surprising! Decor/ambience is very much new American, and maybe a little bourgeois. It's a perfect place for a lengthy gossipy girl friend brunch or a romantic night out. Although it could get a little crowded and loud at times. Overall, I really like the is place and will keep on coming back! read more

The Osprey - Summer Salad (burrata, fruits, pistachios, fruits, and arugula/spring mix, yummmm!) - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This was our last dinner in Orlando. It was a good trip but now back to real life! We chose The Osprey due to their seafood offerings. We were not disappointed! The osprey is situated in a quaint part of town and is a beautiful space. Service was on point. Our server happened to also be the sommelier, so she recommended a wine to go with our choices that was light and crisp with a bit of minerality. Nice choice! We once again went for the small plates. We ordered Smoked Salmon Dip, Crush Puppies (blue crab hush puppies!), Oysters (one of each), Scallop Crudo, Florida Watermelon salad, and the Fish Collar Special. Everything was delicious! The only downside to anything was the special was so spicy I was the only one who could eat it, and the spiciness destroyed any nuances the fish had to offer. It was also delicious, flaky , and well cooked with a delicious breading. It just could have been any fish, you couldn't tell. No big deal. We love spice! Another fantastic choice by my wife! She is a rockstar! I highly recommend The Osprey. It has the complete package, great service, awesome atmosphere, and even better food! So go, you are welcome! I don't see you getting up. Come on now shoo......off the couch you go! Thank me later. read more

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My server Ashley was AMAZING. She really knew the menu and was very nice and friendly. The food is more about presentation. It was good food. read more

The Osprey - The salmon entree. - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Came here with a friend for their happy hour. We got there a little before 5 which is when they open. There were several other parties waiting at the restaurant too. We were seated immediately because I made reservations to be safe. We each ordered a dozen of their $1 happy hour oysters, an Osprey punch and another cocktail. Not even an hour later, the restaurant was filled. We ordered another dozen each after our first dozen were finished. I really love how fresh they were. Seriously a great deal. We ended up ordering wings, clams and mussels and another round of drinks after. The clams and mussels were okay. They were cooked well and are cooked in their own sauces, but I felt that the sauces just okay. I'm glad I tried them but I'll skip on them next time. The wings were delicious per my friend who ordered them. Overall definitely worth a visit especially during happy hour. Service was great - our waitress was very efficient and friendly. We were waiting a little bit toward the end, but they were really busy by 7pm so I understand. I recommend getting there early for happy hour or making a reservation. read more

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Fantastic ambiance and fantastic restaurant in Baldwin Park. My experience was very positive; the waitress was amazing and took good care of our table. I was in the mood for oyster so I ordered half a dozen and it was so tasty. The oysters were grilled and seasoned in a citrus herb butter sauce that made so palatable. My entree was pretty simple, I had the tavern burger with fries. I loved everything about the burger from the gruyere to the fancy sauce. Their drink menu is also very good. For happy hour they have several specials. I ordered a dirty gin martini and it was tasty. The restaurant itself is very beautiful and is definitely a great date night establishment. My overall experience was fantastic and I can't wait to go back to try the rest of their menu. read more

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This is an update- the first time I dined here, I wasn't impressed as my prior review will show. My husband and I did return for a birthday dinner and were pleasantly surprised by the cocktails, menu items and desserts. The Florida Thyme is a dynamite libation and goes down dangerously easily! My husband had a gin drink, the White Negroni, that he enjoyed, too. Osprey's warm ambiance and dedication to good taste will win you over and their recently added entrees will delight your palate! Prior review: For ambiance and gastro-experimentology, I'd give this place 5 stars but the appetizers and light plates at our table of 7 last night were neither visually appealing nor were they very flavorful. The salad I had was primarily sun-chokes with a huge dollop of lemon crema (my friend and I wondered at why anyone dare dress a salad with such) and some gnarly chopped twig bits that added a much needed texture to the dish. Other items that I recognized in my salad were a piece of carrot and a shred of radish. By comparison, my fellow diners fare was far heartier- the tavern dog was monstrous and came with an enormous helping of smoked fries which was way more of what I'd consider a "tavern dish"! The ciabatta sticks with shaved bresaola and scotch egg starters were also generous and filling-but the bresaola was bland. The margarita pizza starter was good, but needed more spice. Most of the plates were all visually unappealing as they were a blah mix of many shades of browns and beiges. The cookies and cream ice cream was "just okay" according to my pal and the German chocolate cake sounded delish, but arrived at the table as the chef's deconstructed interpretation of my personal childhood fav and I refused to sample the concoction because my eyes were so sorely disappointed. Not sure I'll return....Baldwin Park is too far off the beaten path and I wasn't impressed enough to give it a second chance. Well, we just returned from our Magical Dining Experience at Osprey and WOW! They've really upped their game!! I had the Happy Hour punch made with tequila and it was scrumptious and had me begging for recipe to keep a batch on tap at home! You must try it some night- Citrus-grapefruit and not too sweet- just the right blend. My dinner partners had the old fashioned and some amazing red wines, too. I raised my rating to five stars as a result of the incredible trout dish with farro they are featuring as a Magical Menu item. Also on this menu is a delightfully savory rich bolognese with house made pasta. I kept eating it off my friend's' plates- so good! The read more

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Overpriced Seafood small portions and the restaurant smelled like bleach we were seated outside and had numerous cockroaches running around the patio ! The staff seemed to have a we're better than you attitude ! I don't like the snobby attitude I'm the customer I've been in the business many years I know what I'm talking about grow up you're not better than anybody read more

While I will say that the ambiance doesn't necessarily fit the seafood aspect of The Osprey, it really is a beautiful dining room. A bar in the middle surrounded by candlelit tables all around, the decorations and feel of The Osprey is very upscale while the food prices are still very reasonable. I personally went for their wine and liquor menu and found a strong selection of local craft brews and whiskeys. They have a good variety of options and the service is excellent overall. I'd recommend! read more

The Osprey - Willet potstill - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Very disappointed and wont be returning!! I was told by the manager that my prescription glasses were kept in the manager's office for me to pick up. When I arrived they let me know that someone had stolen them. They did not follow up or offer any add'l options. Disappointed in a nice restaurant's ability to service and trust the managers. these were expensive prescription sunglasses!!! read more

We finally got around to dining at the Osprey in Baldwin Park! First off, the interior is just drop-dead gorgeous. There is an old-timey charm to the decor, the furnishings, and the big beautiful bar in the center of the restaurant. They're shooting for an upscale, old-timey Florida vibe, and it is simply beautiful and strikes a perfect balance of elegance and casual. Beyond that, our experience did not blow our socks off. I ordered the scallops with polenta which came out barely warm. The flavor was there, but the temperature suggested something had gone wrong in the kitchen time-wise. My partner got the halibut provencal, which was very good (and the right temperature). They do have a happy hour menu we were able to take advantage of, but the food selections were somewhat limited (to be expected) and virtually all fried (oh no). We got the crab hush puppies, which were delightful. The cocktails were all dark liquors, which I know go with the theme/era they're shooting for, but for those of us who find bourbon headache-inducing, was a bit of a bummer. Now the downsides... The prices are quite high. Like eyebrow-raising high. For example, my partner's halibut costs, as of this writing, $32. And while it was good (and hot), it was a smaller portion. Their menu is also a little confusing. There are starters/shareables, oysters, entrees, and a mysterious vegetable section. We asked our server if we were meant to order the entrees like mains and order vegetables as separate sides and he said we could, but didn't need to. We decided to order and share the josper roasted carrots. They were yummy, but all the components were arranged in the dish in a disappointing manner. It was a huge pile of carrots that could not be negotiated, so we just ate top-down only to discover this yummy sauce at the bottom of the dish once we were completely out of carrots. We wanted dessert, but it was just not our bag. Ice cream (booooring), some key lime thing (never our go-to), and something else I can't recall. We settled on liquid dessert. I got an espresso martini, which was delicious, but very small. Finally, pet peeve alert. This was one of those "first time in 9 months the Florida temperature dipped below 90 degress" days, so they had all the doors open. While the temperature was indeed more pleasant than it had been up until that day, the humidity was still very high and it was positively swampy in there. You could cut through the moisture in the air. For those of you planning to dress up and do your hair to dine at the Osprey, let me recommend you reconsider. Dress like you're eating on your own back porch or you'll be wasting your time. I will be looking to dine there again, but if I'm being perfectly honest, I don't feel the price tag aligned with the food and experience. read more