This place is amazing! It's small and intimate and very hipster shabby chic. There were so many delicious things it was hard to pick one. I got the meatloaf sandwich and it was the best meatloaf I've ever had. It tasted more like a burger. The quinoa it came with was on point. For dessert I got banana pudding with kumquats and I almost licked the plate. I'm definitely coming back to try diff things. read more

The Strand - Grilled meatloaf sandwich with quinoa. So good! - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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My brother and I are in town to check out Epcot and the Kennedy Space Center. We grabbed a bite here for lunch on the first day. Atmosphere - laid back. Love the concrete floors, plants and wood plank bench that spans a full wall. Great design, but kept simple. Food - excellent! Had the Porkzilla sandwich, covered in slaw and sweet pickles. Came with french fries to boot. I started with the house salad, which had a great balsamic dressing. The waitress said the buttermilk chicken is one of the most popular dishes. My bro tried the buffalo chicken sandwich (which had the buttermilk chicken patty -- he's a picky eater. About the sandwich, he said, and I quote: "It tastes weirdly good together." Price - Decently priced food and drinks. We stuck to root beer (bro) and Pellegrino (me), which were $2 each. Total bill was about $30. read more

Run, don't walk. Unlike so many "new" restaurants, there is no gimmick (i.e., it's not just another burger joint or worse--another tapas restaurant). Hallelujah!! This restaurant is simple, elegant, romantic, and quietly stylish. The logo says it all. The bar is cute and cozy. (Beer and wine only, but good selections. I wish they served liquor.) The menu is interesting and not large. The food is extraordinarily good and fresh. I had the lamb chops with a grit cake to die for. I started with the seasonal salad of a sliced grilled peach (AMAZING) atop field greens with a sprinkle of blue cheese... The Stand's website shows quite well how chic the restaurant is. The service was professional and very pleasant. read more

I love this place for brunch or dinner. The French press coffee is fantastic. Their ingredients are fresh and locally sourced. The staff is very friendly too. I've always had great experiences here. read more

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Our first visit to Strand was a hit, and I've been craving to go back since. We visiting on a quiet Tuesday evening for dinner, it wasn't very busy and didn't have to wait for a table. I did spy some counter seating that would be ideal in the future if they are busy. We ordered the seasonal fried okra appetizer, the breading was tasty but the size of the pods were difficult to bit into. They were still devoured quickly. The choice in beers matches that of other craft beer locations. Pricing was on par as well. Never hurts to keep a Cigar City option on hand in Orlando. The wine options were plenty, we did not partake this round. The main course selections for the week have a good variety. They have seasonal options described by the server all sounded appetizing. They also offer rotating dinners with different proteins like snapper, duck, pork, or beef along with southern sounding sides. We optioned for a few of the "Stand By" choices that are on the menu every week. Buttermilk Chicken, and the Strand Burger. I have dreams about the chicken, this was some of the best fried chicken I've had in a long time. I didn't even notice the bacon that was included on the sandwich, the chicken portion was so large. The meal came with basic coleslaw, but it was a perfect match for the sandwich. The Strand Burger was a good option as well. Perfectly cooked beef paired with blue cheese dressing and the normal fixing was ideal for a burger "fix". The twist was the roast jalapeno along with pickle, this made it something special and not the standard burger some anywhere else. It was served with a side of golden fries, nicely seasoned and crisp. Our party also ordered the fish and chips and raved about the freshness of the fish. The fish that day was grouper caught that day. The portions are more than enough, and worth every penny of the cost. The atmosphere is simple, and clean. The wall bench seating is a nice touch. The staff was friendly, and I enjoyed that we could see the chefs cooking food. I enjoyed the visit and will be going back (soon and frequently!) read more

Hate to do this, because the food is tasty for sure. But the portions are too small. Had an appetizer and an entree and it just wasn't enough food for $24. And, the chefs (also the owners I believe), working in a wide open kitchen, need to not look like they hate being there. Never a smile, no nod to the folks sitting at the bar right in front of them, no welcome or thanks - just total sourpusses. I watched the owner/chef/guy pull a large bag of Ore-Ida frozen fries and dump them into the fryolater. I get it, not everybody hand cuts their fries, and food suppliers stock the same brands they sell in the supermarket, but I'd rather not know that I could have simply got my fries from Publix on Colonial. Will try again. read more

Love this place! The Strand has the feel of a neighborhood diner with its modern decor that skillfully incorporates those diner-retro touches, but a delicious and creative menu that's a step above diner fare. Like many of the new places opening around town lately, there's a focus on local/seasonal, in an unpretentious way. The buttermilk chicken sandwich - topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato and a touch of honey mustard - was just perfect. I am usually meh on coleslaw but their apple-fennel version won me over. Chocolate mousse cake with a hint of rum and side of fresh fruit is delish. Craft beer and wine (French, Spanish and Italian selections all hovering around the $30/bottle price point - would love to see them keep it local and offer some Quantum Leap wine!) are available and service was excellent. read more

The Strand - Buttermilk chicken and delicious apple-fennel slaw - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This is a nice place to stop for brunch or lunch. They have good fresh food and the staff is friendly. It definitely has a hipster vibe that you'll find on Mills 50 . One of the unique aspects of the restaurant is that they have old cartoons from the 1950s? playing on an equally old TV above the bar. The coffee is usually on point too. The menu changes, but the avocado toast is what I often get. If you're looking for a good brunch place, definitely stop by The Strand read more

New to The Strand. Staff are super friendly. Facilities awesome and activities great too. Feel like I'm living at a resort on permanent vacation. Definitely recommend. read more

Best wine list in Orlando, period. Food is stellar, but if you aren't buying a bottle to pair with the meal you're not getting the whole experience. They know what they're doing, and they're execution is up there with some of the best in the US if you know what's up read more

I absolutely loved this place! It's small and cozy, which makes for a great atmosphere. My friends and I sat at the bar during our meal and I wouldn't have had it any other way! Bar seating allowed us to have conversation with other patrons at the bar ( I loves that). The food was outstanding! We had the pretzel with pimento cheese, oysters Rockefeller, grouper, crab cakes, and fish and chips, and of course the Olive Oil Cake! All were delicious and the presentation for all was great too! Our service was equally as fantastic! Brian was our server and he was awesome! I can't wait to come back here for another great meal. I only gave it 4 out of 5 stars because they ran out of red snapper when my friend went to order it. read more

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The Strand is a cute little throwback restaurant with some great menu offerings. The sweet tea is out of this world, Brian is a phenomenal server, and the chefs do quick work. We tried the buttermilk chicken sandwich, the pulled pork, and for starters sampled the flatbread with prosciutto and corn, as well as the salmon plate. My only complaint is that the food, or the person prepping my dishes went a bit heavy on the salt. Otherwise the tenderness and flavor of all the ingredients was well thought out and very well executed. I cannot say enough how amazing the young man Brian was as our server. I must have been thirsty (or the sweet tea must really be that amazing) because I plowed through 5 glasses of the stuff in an hour. Every 2-3 minutes Brian was swinging by with a refill jug in hand, but wasn't overbearing in the slighest. This is a great addition to the Mills 50 area, and worth a stop. read more

This place is a neighborhood gem. The food is eclectic, fresh and thoughtful. We appreciate their delicious plates. We have had everything from charcuterie plates, its famous burger, to bangers and mash; the chef has a very interesting mind. His edition of the classic dishes with locally sourced ingredients was something to be noted. Their rillettes is one of the best in town. Service: The waitstaff is attentive but not overwhelming. The food takes time as they should because they're cooking right in the small kitchen in front of us. They're hardworking people. Food/Beverages: They're solid. There are always good beers and wine selections that paired well with the menu of that period. Please note here I am not speaking of a specific time period; we have been bringing all of our visitors to this place on their first day in Orlando. We can always trust they the food will be excellent. The food and beverage menu changed all of the time and seasonally. read more

One of the best dining experiences in Orlando. Had an amazing fried chicken salad for lunch. This is no salad from a bag! Fried chicken breast was tasty, tender and juicy. Super fresh, varied greens and herbs perfectly combined in a fresh buttermilk dressing. All in a quaint but modern environment. I was there for lunch and they have a great wine selection! Will definitely be returning with my team mates. read more

It seems as though every weekend a new restaurant pops up begging for a visit from my mouth, and who am I to neglect a tasty new experience? This past weekend we visited a new spot, close to home, called The Strand. I won't lie and tell you that I remember Chuck's Diner that previously held this small piece of real estate on Mills Ave. I honestly have no recollection of it, despite having visited other neighboring store fronts. After browsing some reviews that boasted mostly about their brunch offerings, we headed over around dusk on a Friday evening. We arrived to a completely full restaurant and bar. It's a small space, but the owners seemed to use the square footage much like other restaurants in town that we have visited recently. Most the of the space for seating comes from a long banquette with tables lining the length of it . There were a few lone two-tops, and one communal table. There were a few seats open at the communal table, but the taken side had kids using it as their jungle gym, so we decided to wait it out. Within about 5 minutes a two-top opened up and the staff quickly cleaned it and sat us. From a ex-server standpoint I could tell their staff knew their best bet for making good money in a smaller sized restaurant was going to come from quickly turning tables, and as the patron I appreciated their efficient speed. You could easily see the kitchen from any vantage point which I liked. Nothing is hidden and a kitchen staff that can be out in the open, being seen and not heard, in my opinion is organized and has their act together. Like many newer restaurants in Orlando, beer and wine are the only options. I opted for a flavored Pellegrino and my husband got one of their craft beers on tap which our served explained changed on a regular basis. They had a small but varied list of appetizers, and we chose the warm pretzels. They are made with dough from the local Olde Hearth Bread Company is Casselberry. I was very skeptical of the Pimento Cheese dip they came with but I was very pleasantly surprised. It had a great flavor and may have possibly changed my usual abhorrence of all things Pimento. Two large pretzels, served hot and crispy, but soft inside was a great kick off to our meal. For our meals I chose the "Porkzilla", pulled pork and coleslaw on brioche bun with fries, and Ian got the Fish & Chips. I really liked my sandwich, although next time I go I might ask how the pork was seasoned. There were flavors I could not identify (not that my palette is so sophisticated that I normally can) and with the topping of coleslaw on the pork there were different flavors mixing about - all good, just mysterious. I do wish my fries had been just a tad softer. Overcooked fries are by far the worst bummer and often most repeated offender when I dine out. I did however clean my plate, because fries are fries, am I right? Ian got the Fish and Chips and dug into them before I could stop him so it's not pictured. He enjoyed them but did mention that the London Pavilion in Epcot's were better. Oh Disney, you strike again, blinding the mind of the local eater. I was able to steal a piece of fish and can say the breading was light and crispy and the fish was tender. Never one to say no to desert despite how full I may be, I ordered the Olive Oil cake. That was honestly what got me in the door after seeing it repeatedly in my Instagram feed by other Orlando foodies. Ian took the name quite literally and upon me ordering it he reacted with disgust and horror. "OLIVE OIL CAKE?" he exclaimed. After I forced him to try it he couldn't keep his spoon off my plate! The cake was so moist, topped with fresh cream, and what I assume were blood oranges but tasted more like grapefruit. I really need to work on my fruit identification. It was a light, creamy, citrus dream and I wanted more! I hope they never take it off the menu. It should be noted that in several online reviews I saw complaints of slow service, but we experienced no such thing, and on a busy Friday evening no less. Our server was a young lady that was pleasant and quick. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed my meal, and I am very happy with this new addition to the Mills/50 hood. I can't wait to try the other offerings on the menu. It's nice to have an option nearby that doesn't have the words Pho on the menu. read more

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You would never think anything of this restaurant if you were just passing by... and you would be missing out. The unassuming diner set-up is really a facade: this is a restaurant with excellent, elevated cuisine. The food is a twist on American classics and I have never, ever had anything bad here. You also don't want to pass up dessert here. They don't take reservations, and there is not much seating, so the best idea is to arrive early, around opening time. read more

Top notch food and service! If I wasn't on a college student budget, I'd be at The Strand much more often. The clean, cozy atmosphere of the place draws you in and they have a large wine selection as well. My friends and I came in for brunch on a Sunday and their Snapper Hash was fantastic! We wanted to portions to be bigger, but did leave still feeling satisfied. The olive oil cake was pretty good, but we probably would try something new next time. Overall though, the place definitely gets a 5/5! read more

I'm really starting to like this place. The first time I tried it out, they were still working out a few kinks, but it really seems like they've responded to the feedback they received early on. The staff here isn't just friendly, they're knowledgeable about what they're serving you too! It doesn't matter if it's a drink or food, they can tell you an interesting fact about it. They also have a lot of fun facts about their décor as well! Everything I have tried has been super tasty, but I especially recommend the Beet and Citrus Salad, which I have been craving since I first tasted it (yes, craving a salad)! And don't forget to save room for dessert. Their Olive Oil cake is a unique delight, and every other dessert item is delicious as well. read more

The server was very welcoming and on top of his game. Started off with cheese platter for appetizer. Was pretty good. The fish and chips were crisp and fresh served with really good coleslaw. The fries were ok. We had a very nice group of nine ordering from the steak fries to duck with cherry sauce. Everyone loved there entrees. Then came the desserts lemon custard etc. It was a nice dining experience and not rushed. The bill was divided up with a little recalculating. And all seemed to enjoy the evening. read more

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Wow. What a tiny hidden gem! So yummy! I had the chicken salad and it was worth breaking my keto life for this fried chicken!! Retro, side diner serving up delicious food!! I will be back!!! Again and again and again!! read more

This place is a hidden gem. Good small businesse that offers good food and great service. This is one of my favorite restaurant in Orlando. They have the best chicken sandwich! They also have a lot of French cuisines. They have a very intimate setting. Nice wine selection and friendly staff. read more

Wow!! I was so impressed with the Strand. Such lovely atmosphere in a cute part of town. Most of all, the food is unique which is something lacking nowadays don't you think? People at the table loved the duck sliders and I died over the burger. Thought it was a TAD odd I couldn't get some kind of ranch though but I'll let it slide :) awesome craft beer too!!! read more

The Strand - THIS BURGER THO! - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Just stopped in for late lunch, glad we did. Not that hungry, I had crab cakes starter and my husband had the fish and chips. Initially I thought crab cakes were too small but since it came with two tomato slices topped with a nice vinaigrette and delicious cole slaw it was perfect. Very pleased. My hubby really liked the fish and chips because it was perfectly battered. Not heavy. More importantly it was not greasy. Worth going. It is small and quaint So I can imagine a wait fri and sat nights. read more

My first time here and I will be back! They have a great craft beer and wine selection. The menu is seasonal so you will always get to try something new. I loved the blueberry kale salad. They were able to add chicken to it to make it an entree. The decor is adorable. Made me feel like I was at a garden party. read more

The Strand - Grilled corn and prosciutto flat bread. - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Enjoyed lunch there today and plan to head back for dinner. We shared a Bocadillia sandwich which had the most delicious aioli with prosciutto rather than serano (sad face but it was just fine the way it was) and tasty sliced monchego cheese, served on a perfectly crusty light baquette. As well as a very good BLT (my go to sandwich when I am not sure - and I would easily order it again. The housemade slaw was Fantastic! Knowledgeable wait staff. This is my new fave lunch place - looking forward to dinner tonight and I will update, 3 hours later - Brought my husband back and enjoyed a light dinner (since I had just left there 3 hours ago). We shared the red snapper hash. The hash was delicious, though I wish there were more of it, not greasy and just plain tasty. The poached egg was a little overdone but still a lovely local Lake Meadow farms egg. He had the Picnic Basket which was a cornflake crusted fried Cornish hen that was moist and tender, served with mustard mashed potatoes and fantastic wilted greens. My husband ate his vegies which means they were superb. We finished our light dinner with the citrus olive oil cake which was topped by some of the best whipped cream ever (maybe it was whipped mascarpone) We both really like the atmosphere, service and food and look forward to returning. Wonderful addition to the foodie trail. It was one of the first time we did not eat Asian in the Mills 50 district. read more

Great date night atmosphere with a revolving menu. Beer and wine only and the small dining room fills up quickly but is worth the wait

I love the concept, I love the space, I just wasn't blown away by the food. The Strand is a great little place that looks like an old counter service diner that's been upgraded into a trendy restaurant. If you sit at the counter, you can watch the chef cook, which we did while we waited for the rest of our party to arrive. During our visit, we ordered sea bass (from Maine), the pork duo (breaded and fried, along with lardons), and the goat cheese lamb chops. We also ordered the cheese plate, the pineapple/rum cake and the whiskey chocolate cake. And of course, beers and wine. Our friend who ordered the sea bass was aware that it was not Chilean sea bass, and would have greatly preferred that over bass from Maine, but still enjoyed her dish. My wife loved her lamb chops - especially that they were cooked properly (just a touch on the rare side, and without too much fat). I enjoyed my pork, but didn't love it. The grits were the "best" I've ever had (I've never had any grits I've liked), but I swapped them with the sides our friend got. (Note: restaurant policy is that you can't substitute anything on dishes, we just did a plate swap at the table). We all loved the desserts and the drinks. The cheese plate was good, if a little small for the price. Aside from the cheese plate and my pork duo, everything else seemed reasonably priced. Service here was fantastic. All of the staff we dealt with were incredibly friendly and helpful. When they didn't know the exact answer to our questions, they ran off to find out for us. I'd definitely be happy to give The Strand another shot. read more

It's official...this is a "spot" for me now. As a lunch spot, it offers everything I want: - Great service - Great atmosphere - Simple, delicious dishes with fresh ingredients I stopped in with my mom a few weeks back and we both got the seasonal kale salad with bacon, white cheddar, spiced pecans, fresh blueberries and a bacon vinaigrette. It was out of this world. Mom literally wouldn't stop talking about and said it's the best salad she's ever had. The ingredients complement each other perfectly and with some chicken, it makes a nice, light lunch. I have also had their salmon plate and a number of their sandwiches and each one is not super heavy and it's fresh. I haven't been disappointed yet and it's great to see an owner working in his own place (straight up hustling too!). If you're in the Mills50 area and need a nice lunch or dinner, you know where to go! P.S. get the olive oil cake...it's amazing! read more

I can't believe it took us so long to try this place! We've been living less than a mile away for 5 months, and just walked in last week. The Strand is a tiny little place, in a tiny little building, that you could easily miss. Inside is warm and cute. Our server was great, and really helped us decide what we wanted. Our apps were the real start...croquettes and a snapper cake. Both were so flavorful and were everything i was hoping for. The bf and I split an entree; backened snapper with grits and okra. The snapper was cooked perfectly and the grits were quite good. I don't think i really like okra, and their's wasn't enough to convert me. Our dessert was the buttermilk pie. It was like a custard-type pie and was okay. Not worth all the calories it had i'm sure. Next time, i will pick dessert. The Strand overall was a winner and i will definitely add it to my growing list of go-to places. read more

I've passed by this adorable new place several times and finally got a chance to eat lunch here today. Sweet!!! I went with three coworkers and we all thoroughly enjoyed our food. Two got the Fish and Chips, one got the Salad and Fries, and the third got the Grilled Meatloaf sandwich. Let's break it down..... Restaurant is clean. I like that they kept the retro charm of the old restaurant, but with a fresh coat of paint and Minimalist Decor, was able to make it "New" again. Prices were reasonable and ranged from about $9.00 to $11.00. Soda drinkers will need to get their fix elsewhere. But about this later...... Fish and Chips: French Fries were the small shoestring type and came out crisp and hot. Fish was Mahi Mahi today and very tasty - though they could have used a little less batter for my liking....but I thought the breading was tasty nonetheless. Coleslaw on the side had a lovely presentation in a leaf of red cabbage and I liked that it wasn't too mayonaisey. YUM YUM YUMMY. Meatloaf Sandwich: Not for the weekend dieters. Had a great flavor and was presented on a homemade grilled Texas Toast (minus the grease). I'm getting this for myself next trip!!! Came with a side a Quinoa Salad- umm- No Thanks!- but my coworker said she really enjoyed it. The Salad: Looked rather uneventful but she said there was a great balance between the pears and the Bleu Cheese and she had no complaints. Came with a side of fries, Funny. I guess it was the Good and Evil Meal of the day! Overall, we all agreed to come back for a second round. Be warned though, service is OMG S....L....O.....W !!!! Lunch was a good hour and a half and the server was nonexistant unless he was taking our order, delivering our food, then the bill. The food made up for the lack of attentiveness thankfully!!! Side note: Sodas are served in a can with a side of ice and I believe was like $2. OUCH!!! I'd recommend the water, but that was a bust too. Water was served from a carafe and was lacking any hint of ice. Strange (even stranger that I reuested a glass of ice and it never appeared).....must be an ice shortage these days! Give it a try!! Im sure you will enjoy! Not the kind of place I would visit more than a few times a month but I would enjoy it the times I went. They are closed on Sundays and Mondays, so keep that in the back of your mind. Next time I'd like to try dinner and enjoy my oh-so long wait for my food over a lovely glass of wine. Perfect place to kick back with friends on a weeknight. read more

Intimate ambiance and the food is just right -- simple, tasty, not too much "rah rah" hype! Service is not in your face; they're pleasant. When the trend of New American gets too crazy bacon "new," this place takes it back to the roots and makes the genre attainable and appreciated again. Cute lil surprise in this neck of the woods. read more

The Strand - The Strand Burger. - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I've heard nothing but good things about The Strand and had waned to try it for a long time. We got there around 6PM on a Friday and were seated at a 2-top immediately. Our server was promptly at the table offering us a beverage... we both had a pale ale from the draft menu. We also ordered the Calamari appetizer. The Calamari came out promptly, but unfortunately, it was incredibly salty... almost to the point of being inedible. I kept thinking "did somebody drop the salt shaker into the batter bowl?" I ordered the Roasted Salmon and my partner ordered the Fish & Chips. My roasted salmon was pretty meh. It came with rice, a sauce on top of the salmon and an okra veggie. Maybe it was me, but nothing really tasted great. The rice was bland, the flavors in the okra weren't working for me either. The salmon was cooked well, but was a bit fishier than I'm used to. My partner's Fish & Chips was pretty good... light, flaky breading on the fish. there was a nice cole slaw on the side as well as some shoe-string fries. The cole slaw was good, but the fries were under-cooked for my taste. I really like fries that are a bit crispy and these were soggy and limp 1/2 way through the meal. Our server was absolutely awesome! He took great care of us without hovering. The restaurant is done in a cool, shabby-chic style that looks really nice. There was some weird folk music playing that just didn't seem to fit the vibe and ambience of a Friday night at supper time. I'm not sure if I just ordered things that didn't work for me or what, but we'll definitely give The Strand another try soon. UPDATED! We stopped in again for dinner on a recent Saturday evening. The restaurant was busy so they forced us to the bar. It's tough eating at the bar as the barstools don't have a back on them and it's very tight. My elbows kept hitting the patrons around me. I had the buttermilk chicken sandwich. It was OK. Nothing special. The cole slaw that was served with it tasted only of poppyseeds. Overwhelming flavor that was not good. Also, there were red onions in the cole slaw. Yuck! Not good. Overall, it was just meh. I don't really understand why people keep giving this place such great reviews. It's starting to look dirty (mason jar lights are sticky and covered with dust). Sorry... I've given it 2 chances and I'm done. Won't be back. read more

The Strand is a great example of amazing local Orlandan cuisine. The location is quaint, with a rustic feel to the interior, a playlist of Tom petty, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, and Kung Fu movies playing on the bar TV. The atmosphere fits with the hipster feel of the neighborhood, with locally sourced fish, bread, produce and other foods. The food is very fresh and prepare let deliciously. This place is a great stop for anyone who wants a taste of what local Orlando food is all about! read more

I was visiting Orlando and was looking for a nice place to get brunch. Yelp already had so many positive reviews posted for this place I was instantly interested in dining at The Strand. When I arrived, I noticed the atmosphere was wonderful and that the colors of the wall were really welcoming. Our waitress was serving her first brunch; she was extra attentive to myself and the group I was eating with. I noticed that regardless of how busy the staff seemed at brunch that it did not take very long for us to get our food and the service we received didn't suffer either. Needless to say, every bit of food I had was completely delectable. Great food, service, relaxed atmosphere and a great experience. Why are you not there right now? read more

The Strand - Asparagus with a sunny side down egg lovingly glazed with hollandaise and prosciutto. It was delicious. I recommend it! - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I went to The Strand on a Saturday around 1pm for lunch. Parking was available on the street in front of the building. When I arrived, all of the tables and bar seats were full but it looked like a few parties would be leaving soon. I waited for about 5 minutes. It is a tiny little restaurant and does not have a large indoor waiting area. I had my eyes set on a sandwich I had seen online but was told they only serve lunch Tuesday to Friday, and brunch on Saturdays. My eyes then went to the Monte Cristo french toast sandwich but I was informed by waiter they were out of french toast and croissants. I chose an salmon eggs-benedict type dish with 2 poached eggs, fresh flaky salmon and a citrus cream sauce over biscuits (I can't remember the name of the sauce). Grits came on the side. My meal was delicious, rich, and filling; I couldn't finish everything. I love that the ingredients are local and fresh. I would definitely come back again to see how the menu changes. read more

The Strand - Salmon, poached eggs, biscuits with citrus cream sauce and cheese grits side - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Great choice in the downtown area of Orlando. Feels like mom is serving you a home cooked meal. Eaten here probably 10 times and it is always fresh and delicious. Rotating menu so keep coming back for new dishes like braised rabbit and bacon breadcrumb crusted grouper. Closes after lunch and reopens for dinner. Check the times first. read more

Love this restaurant great fresh food ... soups are amazing BUT!!! I met my friend for lunch the other day .. she's never been before .. I was late she was perched on the windowsill waiting for me .. she promptly told me we were not allowed to sit at the spare 2 tables that seated 4 .. but we could sit at the bar she did not want to stay.. but I wanted to share my food experience so I asked again if we could sit and was promptly told she could not give away a table for 5 to the 2 of us as it was only 1245, she added if it was later she could sit us So .. we sat at the bar! The food was great but I know my friend will not come back and I'm sure when she talks about your restaurant she'll remember this and tell others Before we left one of the tables was still available I hope you read this and think that when the experience is all good people tell 10% of their friends but when they leave with a bad taste of being told you can't sit at a table even though your supporting local restaurants they usually tell 40% Such a pity but still great food can't fault you at all on that !! read more

Finally had a chance to check this place out for lunch today. Really enjoyed everything about it. Simple, yet welcoming atmosphere, good service and just enough menu options to leave you with choices but not feeling overwhelmed. Looking forward to checking it out for dinner. read more

Speechless. On vacation in Orlando, we picked this restaurant from the lists on YELP for our last meal. It's an old store front that has been turned into a smart, minimally decorated spot with seating for, I'm guessing, 45 or 50, plus seats at the bar. Very clean, my dinner partner always gives me a review of the washrooms and they earned top point from him on that. Our server's name was Kelsey-ask for her. She was bright and cheerful, made excellent recommendations, and while she was not in the least obtrusive, she was right there when we needed her. We started with a cheese trio appetizer, very special. Kelsey told us that the entre' special for the evening was Idaho trout, and there were only two left. After drooling over several other choices on the menu, we nailed down the trout. It was grilled to perfection, served with a cheese grits dish that was very tasty, and I don't like grits. The vegetable was a medley of garden peppers and squash, with maybe a little onion. Just the right degree of cooking thru, the peppers still slightly crisp. We both cleaned our plates. Desert, my friend had a creamy tart pie, and I had a homemade bread pudding seasoned with cardamom seed, and garnished with a berry sauce and whipped cream. Again, star quality. We finished with a bold coffee prepared in the French press. The bill was perhaps a third less than we'd expect to pay for a meal of this caliber, and while by the time we left there were others waiting for our table, we did not feel rushed. On the ride back to the hotel, we discussed traveling to Orlando again very soon, so that we could dine at the Strand again! In Orlando again, and we returned to The Strand again for dinner. First here once last fall, my travel buddy said it was one of the ten best meals he has enjoyed in his many years, and I concur. This trip did not disappoint. I had rack of lamb, and he had the red snapper, both perfect in preparation and presentation. The service was great, the deserts were crazy good, and for the meal we were served, the price was very fair. Everything is fresh and prepared from scratch, and it shows. My friends final question, "How soon can we come back to Orlando and dine at The Strand?" read more

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Ok place, if they could cook a medium steak and serve all our meals together, that would be a plus! The staff was sufficiently friendly and once my steak was recooked and brought to me, it was very tasty. My friends enjoyed their meals. I will definitely give it another try when back in the Orlando area. read more