The server was really nice, and the food was delicious. I highly recommend the Waffle Burger. It's really tasty! The combination of the sweet waffle and the savory cheese was absolutely delicious! The atmosphere was calm and very relaxing. read more

The Stubborn Mule - Waffle Burger with an added egg and potato wedges. - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I met up with a friend after my jog around lake Eola and I see why they love this place ! During the week they have happy hour specials and it's said to be a lot less crowded than the weekends so we decided to order food and catch up. Our server , Maria was very attentive and offered great options as far as drinks and food. We started off with hot honey wings and bruschetta for appetizers and we both got chicken linguine for dinner. I ended taking mind to go because it was a lot after my run but everything was really good. I love the art work and dark wood interior as we enjoyed dinner and I will certainly be back! 10/10 read more

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Really impressed with the food and service! My hubby and I stopped in for a quick bite before an art show next door so just wanted something small to share. We got the Chipotle Cheesesteak and chose rosemary parmesan fries for our side. And we each got the Stubborn mule. Food and drinks came out super quick. Drinks within 5 minutes and food about another 5 minutes. The cheesesteak was cut in half for us and our server also brought an extra plate. The meat was very flavorful and tender. It was also nice and cheesy and had caramelized onions. The bread was fresh, slightly toasted on top, soft inside but strong enough to hold all the meat and cheesy goodness. The fries were very rosemary forward but that was fine since that was the description of the fries. Would 100% order that again but all for me next time haha. read more

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A local neighborhood joint but classy too. You can walk in dressed up or totally casual and fit right in either way. The staff was super friendly and on top of it. There was a prix fixe menu when we went so obviously I ordered from that. For apps we had the Korean bbq chicken skewers and the caprese. Entree was airline chicken and steak. Dessert was dark chocolate cake and strawberry trifle. The caprese could use salt but the Korean bbq chicken so crunchy. I loved it. The potatoes that came with both the steak and the chicken were so amazing. I could eat just those and be happy. The steak and chicken were good. Not exceptional but solid. The trifle was more of a strawberry shortcake but the cake was good and the chocolate cake was so rich and wonderful. I will make this a go to for when I am seeing a show at the doctor Phillips center. read more

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My friend and I wanted to try out a new local happy hour, and now I want to make the Stubborn Mule my new haunt!! The happy hour specials are SUCH a good deal - make sure to try some of their specialty cocktails (mules, of course,) but they also made what might just be my new favorite local espresso martini. We split their pretzel stick shareable and the Giddy Up Burger, and WOW, they were amazing! Our waitress was absolutely perfect - checked on us regularly, yapped with us, and shared the best menu recommendations. She put me onto their "The Cocktail Formerly Known as Purple Rain," and, as a gin lover, it fit the bill perfectly. The bar is cozy and more spacious than it looks, with an almost log-cabin feel. We sat at a high top near the bar and the volume never got uncomfortably loud. My one note is to figure out where you're going to park before you head out for a bite, as downtown parking can get competitive unless you're prepared to park in a city garage and walk aways. I highly recommend the Stubborn Mule and can't wait to go back! read more

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Our server was so sweet! The Bite 30 menu is back so this is a perfect time to come out and try a few dishes. The chicken and steak entrees were delicious. This place does not mess around about their cheesy potatoes!! I loved the caprese app, it was super fresh and their pesto was the perfect addition. The dessert menu was lacking but everything else was a 9/10. Also great location for outdoor seating or a cute date night atmosphere inside. read more

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The Stubborn mule, was looking for a spot to have lunch with the wife, came upon this establishment, happens to be the sister restaurant to the Rusteak across the street! Walking into a rather smaller establishment greeted by the host immediately,was surprising cause the outside looks so big! Hostess was very kind and greeted us warmly led us into the dining room and sat us by a nearby window, greeted immediately by the Server very nice young man dropping menus, asking us if it was our first time and topping us off with some water gathering a drink water, wife went with the purple haze, specialty cocktail, and I an Arnold Palmer, he briefly went over the specials, small details on the menu and was off, drinks, arriving within three minutes, following up with if we'd like to place an appetizer order, first course Korean barbecue ribs, main courses, wife went with the preset $38 menu, first up smaller Barata salad, second skirt, Hager steak with a herb mashed potato and grilled asparagus and dessert a Heath bar bread pudding, I went with a chipotle cheesesteak sub with Parmesan rosemary french fries, and to try we decided to go with some sweet potato tater tots, and he was off, Korean barbecue ribs arriving within six minutes, looking great tasting even better and I must say the portion size was fantastic as well, This could've been an entrée! Was a little bit of a lag between the appetizer and the main courses which arrived in about 20 minutes, but we were in no rush, plates cleared and clean table topped with water and in no time at all the entrées arrived looking awesome. My sandwich was absolutely fantastic just too much, my wifes skirt hanger steak while well presented and very flavorful the steak was unfortunately tough. Bummer, after two minutes the Server a circle back and check on the quality of the food, which were happy with, finishing up boxed up our leftovers and the Heath bar bread pudding arrived, this dessert was over the top! I'd come here just for that! And all this was a fantastic experience, cozy room, great atmosphere friendly staff clean bathrooms, a must stop. If you're in the area check it out I've spoken.... read more

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The Stubborn Mule was a great place to get a nice "after show" dinner while downtown. The menu rocked with lots of interesting options - all that we tried were flavorful, cooked well and we would order them again. The flatbread pizza was a standout for sure - but the chicken sandwich was also amazing. We did feel a little forgotten about on the patio - I think our server might have had too many tables, but they made up for it with warm service and refills. read more

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I had a very nice experience here. There are tons of seats outside along the sidewalk. The bar area is a little small, but NCAA basketball games were on. It was Happy Hour when I came so I loaded up on some apps and drinks. Happy Hour is 3-6pm Every Day and Friday-Saturday 10pm-11pm 25% off all appetizers, signature mules, signature cocktails, wines by the glass. $7 Mules all day Monday. Up first, the $9.75 sticky pork belly. I liked this dish. Not a huge fan of pork, but the flavor was on point. Then, I tried a $9.75 soft pretzel. Mmmmmm so delicious. I love when pretzel bread is actually good, like this one. For the main course, I had the $18 Stubborn Mule Burger. This thing is super tall, and will barely fit in your mouth. Super juicy and really good. The brussels weren't nearly charred or hard enough for me. Wouldn't get those again. For the drink, I tried a $9.75 Smoked & Mezzy. Super strong ginger beer taste. Other than that, it was fine. Cool place to relax, get a burger, and a cocktail. read more

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Second time trying this place but first time dining in for the food. Cute corner spot with outdoor sitting and indoor bar. Staff was nice and welcoming with general conversation. Food was pretty good so no complaints from our end. Close walking distance for those interested in lake eola or the park for kids. read more

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Every plate we ordered was SO GOOD. My family's favorite were the Korean bbq short ribs. I couldn't stop eating it even though I was so full! The get shorty meal was also really good. I got the razzle dazzle mule which is one of their signature drinks and it did not disappoint. We liked looking around and the different artwork they have in the place. It's casual dining and have both inside and outside seating available. Would go back especially for those Korean bbq short ribs! read more

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I've dined here a few times and have thoroughly enjoyed myself every single visit. The spot has a dope, stylish vibe. Inside, you've got rich wood floors, a matching wood ceiling, and warm lighting that gives it a grounded, lodge meets grown bar feel. As nice as the interior is, I decided to sit outside since the sunset was too good to pass up. Every time I've come, the staff has been attentive, friendly, and on point with recommendations. It was happy hour when I pulled up, so of course I went a little crazy on the half off appetizers. I'm a sucker for a good happy hour lol. They always bring their A game with the food, so it was no surprise everything was hitting per usual!! Safe to say I'll definitely be back anytime I'm near Lake Eola. read more

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The cheesesteak was very good here! We did not have to wait long and the service was fast. read more

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First time, not sure what to expect. We were celebrating our anniversary. We had a nice server. We tried the wonderful and interesting draft beers. We had amazing pasta and seafood dishes. The service was great. We will be back for sure! Thank you. read more

Excellent atmosphere, and very attentive service. Korean bbq ribs were flavorful and vibrant, the get shorty was an awesome combination of creamy mash potatoes and tender short ribs, salmon cakes were both crispy and moist, and the drinks (dazzle dazzle/pit stop) were well balanced! Definitely a standout in the modern American scratch kitchen space. We're from Texas first time here and would definitely come again. Kadesha was the best server! read more

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Stopped by for dinner on a Friday night. We had a reservation but it appeared we didn't need it. There were a few open tables. We sat at a regular table- I was in heels and was not interested in a bar top. Kayla was our server. She was great. We got waters real fast and then had time to look over the menu. I was torn between the raspberry and the pear mule. She said the raspberry was her favorite - so I had that. It was tasty and not too strong on the ginger beer. My husband had the smoked and Mezzy cocktail which was tasty- he let me have a sip. We started with the mussels. The broth was so good I asked to have the broth boxed up after we ate all the mussels. It was a good portion and they did not overcook them. They were large and juicy! The bread was delicious. Soaked up the sauce nicely. For dinner we split the burger (medium- yes!) with an added fried egg, with every penny (surcharge $1.50) and we split the "Let's Eat Cake" entree which is a salmon cake over risotto with their fish of the day which happened to be swordfish. The swordfish was not overcooked. It flaked very nicely. The fish and "cake" were balanced by the saltiness of the Parmesan risotto. So good. For our side, we chose garlic broccolini. It was a good portion and tasty. Overall, food was awesome. Our server apologized that our dinners came out while we still had our appetizer but it's ok. We were not trying to have a long dinner. We were fine to have it all quickly. We wished we ordered dessert as it looked amazing but it was late and we cheated our diets all week- so it's time to tighten up. Always a good experience here. The food is good. Really good. Loud atmosphere though so I'd say not great for a first date. Oh and before I forget- they have happy hour from 3-6 and on Fridays and saturdays happy hour 10-11pm. read more

The Stubborn Mule - Cocktails - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I went here for lunch with my coworkers and we had a great experience overall. We started off with the elote hummus, it was a pretty interesting combination but it was good. For our meals we had a couple of flatbreads, a salad and a salmon dish. We all liked what we picked, the portions were fulfilling. We didn't order any drinks so I can share my experience with that. The space was really nice, we sat indoors but they have outdoor space too. Service was wonderful, our server was attentive and checked on us regularly. read more

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Called this place to make sure there was time to walk in and order food for brunch since brunch hours weren't really listed anywhere. Confirmed the time and was going to make it - said should be good to order food up until 2:15p and even has the sign outside to confirm it Walked in at 2p, waited a bit, then hostess came by and the said brunch is over but I mentioned I called before coming and the sign said 215. Wanting to get brunch items and stay for happy hour apps which is from 3 - 3:30p. She sat us eventually and we ordered the short rib hash that was fantastic and mentioned that happy hour items will be ordered once it is time to The server didn't come by till a bit after 3p so when ordering, she said they were out of the sticky shroom rolls. It was at most 10 minutes past 3p and they're sold out of it already? She blamed the other table for ordering the limit amounts of the rolls (like 3 orders, I believe she said) instead of just not coming by in time so I could have at least ordered 1 to try it right at 3p when I already mentioned to her I wanted to order happy hour items at the beginning of our whole experience there. So I wasn't happy about that bc it was the main reason to stay through happy hour. Annoyed by the server blaming customers for ordering all limited orders of the shroom rolls and the kitchen for not having enough prepared for happy hour Got the salmon cakes and bruschetta and those were fine. Salmon could have been less brown/burnt. Server took the plate of salad that was left in the salmon cakes dish before it was done The place was busy and limited seating due to some rain but would have been nice to sit outside. Decor was quite standard, nothing to remember much. So I guess I would need to come back just to try out the shroom rolls that wasn't available and to enjoy the weather sitting outside with another server read more

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This place is very cute and perfect for brunch. We had a 20min wait due to it being sunday brunch but that was no problem. We sat at the bar and ordered drinks and waited. Our server from the bar ended up being our server. The service was a little slow once we were seated at the table. But the food made up for it. The food was really good. The nachos were my least favorite due to it not being layered. Once you got to the bottom it was just chips. An absolutely must order are the pork belly bites! Those were cooked to perfection and mouth watering taste. Cant wait to visit here again. read more

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How have I lived here 8 years and never been to the Mule?! This place is great. Right off of Lake Eola. Great neighborhood. Amazing bar and patio. And the food? Wow, really elevated bar food. The smashburger was made with brisket which gave it this incredible beefy flavor. Topped with some excellent american melty cheese. And then some wilted arugula and caramelized onions to provide some sweetness to cut through the savory. Might be my favorite burger in Orlando now that Teak is gone. Next, look at that salmon salad. The salmon could be served anywhere as a main entree. Fantastic. And the salad is huge with a ton of variety in there. As Arnold said, I'll be back! read more

The Stubborn Mule - Salmon salad - tremendous - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I visited the stubborn mule on a Sunday morning for brunch with one of my friends. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. The service throughout our meal was very good and consistent. I ordered the Benedict di Parma. The first time it came out, the eggs yolks were hard, so I ultimately sent it back, but they got it right the second time, and it was delicious. The chive aioli and the prosciutto and the hollandaise were such a good combination. I would absolutely order this again, it was just delicious. I also got a side of the cheesy grits and they were cooked to perfection, and they definitely didn't hold back on the cheese! I also got two of their spicy bloody Mary's and they were delicious. I had previously had a not so great experience here for brunch, but on this visit they honestly nailed it. It's hard to find good sit down brunch in Orlando, so this place is definitely getting added to my regular rotation. read more

The Stubborn Mule - Benedict di Parma - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

If you want to wait, this is your place. My husband and I arrived here at 6 for dinner and were told it would be a 45 minute wait and then got seated outside over an hour later. And it was so cold. We were so hungry so gave our appetizer and dinner order immediately. Our pork belly appetizer didn't arrive till another hour later. The server was very sweet about this and put it on the house. But then it was another 15 minutes till our burgers came. The food was good but just not worth it for the wait. To be honest it was a pretty painful experience waiting and being in the cold for that long. I really wish this experience was better. read more

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Sunday Brunch: June 28 2026 yum!!... The short rib hash and the "went to the market" brisket burger topped with a fresh savory egg were both outstanding! Oh, and the parmesan potato logs were crispy, fresh and delicious! Prompt, friendly and attentive service surrounded by a cool modern hip vibe secured a 5 star rating. We will return read more

The Stubborn Mule - Short rib brisket hash - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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The Stubborn Mule has a fun, relaxed vibe and some pretty creative menu choices. I went with the Fresh Catch BLT, and while the fish was good, the bacon kind of ruined it for me--super chewy and rubbery, which threw the whole thing off. My wife got the "What Came First," and that one was a winner--really tasty and well put together. She had her eye on the Purple Rain cocktail, but they were out of the gin they use for it. How do you run out of the key ingredient of a specialty drink?? Our server suggested the Razzle Dazzle instead, and even though it wasn't her first pick, it ended up being a solid choice. But the real MVP of the night? The Sticky Shroom Roll appetizer. Sticky, sweet, savory, and crazy good. Honestly worth coming back just for that. read more

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I had been to Stubborn Mule a few years ago for dinner and had a good experience so I decided to try it out with my wife this time for brunch. For drinks I had the tropical mule and my wife had a mimosa and then a raspberry mojito. All the drinks were on point! That tropical mule was excellent and it would be my go to if I ever go back. As an appetizer I had the avocado toast. It was really good. Both of us decided to get the Shrimp & Grits. That was one of the best I've tasted. The grits were not runny and the shrimps were big! Two thumbs up! read more

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We had Joe last Friday before our show last Friday! It was cold we sat outside! The hostess told us the propane tanks were out! So we were going to deal with it! Joe tried and it turned on!!! Sooo THANK YOUUUU!!!! Our food was yummy too lol read more

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I've been here several times now. I've had all their burgers and they were all excellent. Fries are delicious. I have also had their steak meal deal that came with ribs and a desert and everything tasted excellent. It is on the pricier side but I feel the portions were reasonably sized. I like the ambiance overall. They do have some eccentric art on the wall which takes away from the ambiance IMO. Service has always been good. Overall I recommend this place if you are looking for a nice sit-down meal in the $20-30/plate range in downtown Orlando. read more

Decided to come here for brunch after always seeing it busy on the weekends, and it did not disappoint. The waffle burger was delicious and the steak was cooked perfectly. If it's a nice day, I highly recommend sitting outside on the patio--it really adds to the experience. Looking forward to going back. read more

The Stubborn Mule - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Our family has dined here quite a few times. We try to always come on mule Monday as we love mules, they have the best selection, and on Mondays they are only $7! Service is typically good, some visits have been better than others. Usually I'm a steak person but their NY strip was a miss for me. We've gotten all the burgers many times and they've always been exceptionally good! Their fries are also great fries, with and without rosemary parmesan. Kids meals are all $12 and don't include a drink... I do wish they were a little more generous with the kids entree. My 6 and 3 year old are both always hungry after 2 chicken strips. We have been twice for birthdays and they brought out a brownie sundae for us both times. First time it was amazing, hot and soft and delicious. Second time (pictured) it was mediocre (but the gesture was still very appreciated). On nice evenings we love the spacious patio seating. Some of the art inside is a bit creepy and makes the kids uncomfortable so another win for outside. They are typically busy, the bar is always full, but service has never been too slow. read more

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I went to the stubborn mule before the end of brunch and it's was packed!! I was promptly seated and few mins later the server was taking our order, the drinks were amazing!! Love the Bloody Mary and my friend was fascinated with the taste of the sangria , food wise I got the French toast and my friend the chicken wings and was delicious!! Music was great and mood was good. Definitely recommend and will come back soon!! read more

The Stubborn Mule - French toast - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Everything about The Stubborn Mule was outstanding. The service, the food and the ambiance were all exceptional. The hostess we had, Marie was on top of everything and checked on us several times to make sure our dining experience was the highlight of our day. I will definitely travel the hour plus drive from Altoona to visit there again. read more

it was great! i got the prix fixe, with the korean BBQ chicken, steak and potatoes, and chocolate cake. the korean BBQ was some of the best i ever had, so so good. steak was great and the chocolate cake was . soda looked fizzy, and it had a great ambiance. all positive! would recommend. read more

The Stubborn Mule - chocolate cake - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Awesome happy hour. The star of the show is the pork belly. Salty, sweet, sticky bits of tender pork belly. So good! Service was great and friendly. Sat outside and enjoyed a mild winter day with wings, Mac and cheese, Brussels sprouts, and pork belly bites. The Moscow mule was great as well. A good space for a casual bite or happy hour with friends. read more

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A friend told me he had made braised lamb for his folks and all of a sudden that's all I wanted too. After searching through a few restaurants, I landed on this one and thought they had an interesting menu with outdoor seating so why not visit. Turns out, I was one of the few solo diners lol which might explain my slower service, but I had time so didn't make a fuss. The food was served quickly and every dish that passed by looked just as yummy. I definitely want to go back and try some other dishes because this was delicious. read more

We went here during Magical Dining on an early Saturday night. Parking is all on the street and can be difficult if you don't get here early. We were seated in the back which was quieter but the place was already busy. Food was good but after our appetizers it took quite a while to get our entrees. We arrived here about 505 and ordered immediately but didn't get our entrees until about 615, over an hour after arrival. Waitress didn't seem too attentive and I understand that it was busy but the wait was just too long. read more

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We've been here before but decided to try their brunch for the first time & I really enjoyed my meal. We started with their nachos, which seem to be very popular & I can see why. They don't skimp on the toppings and the combination of the flavors tie in perfectly. For my entree I ordered the steak + eggs, which also came with truffle potato wedges. The steak was cooked perfectly and well seasoned, as were the wedges. My fiancé ordered the waffle burger, which he said he wouldn't order again, but I actually thought it was pretty good. And brunch without mimosas is just breakfast, so of course we enjoyed those as well. Overall, I would recommend this place for a nice brunch and would like to return to try more of their menu items. read more

The Stubborn Mule - Nachos - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Dinner reservations before our daughter's graduation ceremony. Food was delicious,service was great Kadeshia took great care of us! read more

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Excellent atmosphere, and very attentive service. Korean bbq ribs were flavorful and vibrant, the get shorty was an awesome combination of creamy mash potatoes and tender short ribs, salmon cakes were both crispy and moist, and the drinks (dazzle dazzle/pit stop) were well balanced! Definitely a standout in the modern American scratch kitchen space. read more

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Had a great experience at The Stubborn Mule. I ordered a burger and a drink, and both were excellent. The burger was cooked perfectly, juicy and flavorful, with fresh toppings and a soft, toasted bun. The drink was well-balanced and refreshing--exactly what I wanted to pair with the meal. The service was attentive and friendly, and the overall atmosphere had a lively but relaxed vibe. Definitely a spot I'd come back to for a solid burger and drinks downtown. read more

The Stubborn Mule - Entrée - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Since it's a mile and a half from the Kia Center, my family and I chose to have a casual dinner here before the Andrea Bocelli concert. The ambiance is a no frills, cozy bar vibe. We had a reservation for 5:45pm, but arrived early to a bustling restaurant. With the rain mere minutes from pouring down, I went to the host stand and got checked in on the off chance we could be seated early. They were able to accommodate us which was great! Our waitress met us at our table and introduced herself. Funny enough, her name is Miya! Immediately, my twin sister confirmed "Wait, did you say your name is Miya? My name is Myah! And her [points to me] name is Kyja (pronounced "Kaya")." So cool, as we rarely meet anyone who shares either of our names. Miya was very attentive and kind! She made sure we had everything we needed! To drink, I decided to get a "Stubborn Mule" signature Moscow Mule, for the experience because "when in Rome..." It was nice to see a non-alcoholic "mocktail" version as well inside their cocktail menu, which is what my sister got since she doesn't drink. We ordered several food items for our table to share. For an appetizer, we got the pretzel rolls, which comes with honey mustard as well as pepper jack fondue. This was one of the stars of the show! It usually comes with 3 rolls, but we paid extra to get a 4th roll since there were 4 of us. We also asked for extra pepper jack fondue because it was so good and had come in a smaller portioned cup. My sister and a family friend each got a bowl of the soup of the day which was "bacon potato." I think because we expected a creamy white soup with chunks of potatoes, it caught us off guard when we received an orange soup with kind of a grittiness to it. Personally, I thought it tasted really good, but it wasn't what they were expecting/hoping for. I thought the pimento grilled cheese sounded good, so I got one of those to split with my mom, along with choice of side. We chose the rosemary Parmesan fries. I didn't detect rosemary, but they definitely had Parmesan on them and wow were they tasty! One of the best items today, up there with the pretzels. The fries were perfectly hot and crispy! The grilled cheese was also very yummy, stuffed with cooked zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, and mushrooms, and the perfect slathering of pimento. We also shared two flatbreads for the table: the southwest chicken and the hot honey apple with prosciutto added. The southwest chicken was really good. I loved the smokey chipotle aioli on top that gave a nice spice kick. My favorite between the two though was the hot honey apple. All the flavors came together so nicely on it! It was a lotttttt of food that we were sorry not to be able to pack up and take home due to our concert, but we had wanted the variety of taste treats since it was our first time here! No regrets! We enjoyed our dinner and look forward to a new spot to return to when in the area! read more

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