Sadly, the end of an era. This particular location of Santiago's Bodega has permanently closed its…read moredoors. This is truly a sad bit of news. Santiago's Bodega was such a great restaurant and served this community. The ambiance and service was top-notch and the food was fantastic. I wish all involved the b est of luck in their future endeavors.

I love coming here for brunch, or with a large party!…read more I came here for a cousins birthday party with a large group. We ordered soooo many tapas to share! Everything was a hit! The salads and the chicken lettuce wraps were my favorite! The waiter was pretty good at handling our large party too! I'll have to come back for brunch soon!

We have been eating at the Back Porch for several years. The food is always fresh and delicious…read more The service is outstanding. All of the servers are great but our favorite is Maddie. She goes above and beyond for her customers. We love the Back Porch!

We ate here last year and enjoyed. Had to return this year ... We enjoyed the kale caesar again and…read morealso the dora rita pizza. Our waitress made sure we had plenty of basel on the pizza. Both were delicious. Service was great. Sitting outside under the trees with a view of the lake is so relaxing. Maybe we'll return next year.

I have been there twice. The first time the food was fair at best. Overpriced but we made the best…read moreof it as it was a rare date night for my husband and I. The server seemed new. He was nice but appeared to need more training to be up to par for the price point. The decor was nice inside but the location does not give a good first impression and cheapens the experience. It is located in an older shopping plaza and is unkept. I think they are trying for a speakeasy vibe but it isn't being pulled off. The second time we went, we made a reservation to listen to their live music with some appetizers and a cocktail. It was spontaneous as we found ourselves child-free for the night at the last minute. Upon arrival we were told that 'we have a dress code and shorts are not allowed.' Mind you, the dress code says 'no gym shorts' and we didn't have on gym shorts or athletic wear. We weren't dressed up but were wearing decent outfits and nice shoes (no sandals of any kind). Needless to say, there will not be a third visit. Do not recommend.

Service was horrendous! We were completely ignored. Got up and left after sitting for 25 min…read more Spoke to owner on the way out. He apologized but I was not staying!

Always exceptional. The food, the drinks and the service! Our favorite place for breakfast…read more Highly recommend!

You can join the waitlist online to avoid a longer wait…read more No tea drinks besides tea bags. We got 2 seasonal items and 3 other entrees to share between 6 people and that was perfect portions. Harvest Hash: worked well together and the over easy eggs were good. Bacon and Butternut Frittata: the Butternut squash flavor comes out well Cinnamon Roll French Toast: we ate this as dessert, in hindsight, should have asked for this last in order to have it warm Lobster brie omelette: perhaps the best dish - decadent and softly cooked. I wonder if the cream cheese filling would have been too much if I only had this Cajun shrimp omelette: the shrimp and crayfish gave it a lot of flavor but the omelette was overcooked. The biscuits (sub for muffin) were really good - crispy exterior and soft interior - while being buttery. The potatoes were okay and the grits were flavorless although I had declined the cheese, I shouldn't have perhaps.

I have a complicated relationship with First Watch…read more It's kind of like that actor who's been incredible in some movies and absolutely unbearable in others. I've had experiences at certain First Watch franchise locations that left me questioning not only the meal, but several of my life choices leading up to it. So when I walked into this location in the Fern Park/Casselberry (Altamonte Springs) area, I'll admit it... I came in cautiously optimistic at best. Thankfully, this visit reminded me why the chain became popular in the first place. Right away, the staff stood out for being personable and genuinely pleasant. Not the robotic "corporate friendly" where someone smiles while dead behind the eyes. Actual warm, attentive service that made the place feel welcoming. And here's something restaurant owners should probably frame on the wall because it's becoming weirdly rare these days: the food was cooked correctly and served hot. Hot. As in actually warm when it hit the table and not sitting under a heat lamp long enough to qualify for Social Security. I ordered the omelette, and it absolutely hit the spot. Comfort food done properly. Fluffy, flavorful, filling, and exactly what I wanted breakfast to be. My daughter ordered the steak and egg hash, and visually... let's just say this isn't a dish entering any beauty pageants. It kind of arrives looking like breakfast got into a small argument with itself. But one bite in and none of that mattered. It was rich, hearty, luscious, and cooked just right. The kind of dish where every bite feels indulgent enough that you briefly stop caring about cholesterol or responsibility. This location honestly felt dialed in. The kitchen was on point, the service was strong, and the overall experience reminded me that consistency is what separates a good restaurant visit from a forgettable one. Because of my mixed history with First Watch overall, I can't quite bring myself to throw five stars into the air like confetti... but this particular location absolutely earned four stars and deserves credit for getting it right.

4.5 Stars Overall. 5 Service, 4.25 Food, 4.5 Ambiance, 3.0 Entering from and Exiting to SR 436…read more First Watch and their refresh has pleasantly surprised me, and as a result, stays on the "where can we go" options list when I meet others for breakfast. At this location when we recently met friends here, the best part of our visit was Vivian, our server. She was friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and open to food options not on the menu. Specifically, one in our party asked for a side of quinoa, if possible, since this gluten-free food was not under the Sides menu. Vivian checked in back and happily delivered a small bowl of fresh quinoa. Secret menu item? I don't think so, but Vivian asked and made it happen! My wife and I ordered the Salmon with sautéed vegetables Frittata and the salad, and I chose the artisan bread. The frittatas were cooked just right and the sautéed veggies enhanced the Sockeye salmon, flavor-wise. The artisan bread was fresh and the slightly melted butter was just right. I also ordered the "Sunrise Project" coffee which comes in a carafe - I'm a big fan. Our table's orders arrived in a reasonable amount of time, accurately, and at the right temperature. Vivian kept us taken care of during our meal and with a genuine cheery attitude. The interior is bright, modern, and open up to the roof. The plentiful seating is a combination of tables and booths. Located separately was a juice and coffee bar. MISC East Altamonte Drive (SR 436) can be a challenge at times to enter into the parking lot and exit back on it. But don't let it stop you from enjoying this place.

Loved the decor in here. I could tell it was an Irish pub just by the furnishing, so they hit the…read morenail on the head with that. I got the absinthe mule and it was really tasty and unique. It tasted just like licorice, so a bit of a burst of flavor surprise there. I'm not a huge licorice fan personally, but I still enjoyed the novelty of the drink. The service was really fast and the waitress very attentive.

It's been eons since we last visited Buster's - going back to when Buster owned and operated this…read moreformer good eats restaurant. Based on our lousy service and our terrible meal, it hasn't been nearly long enough. The food was miserable. How hard can it be to make crisp french fries? And the 'fish' in our fish and chips order was a complete mystery. And did we really have to ask for silverware and a plate? Twice? Tasteless food of questionable quality served incompetently earns the Triple Crown of a just flat-out bad dinner. To be polite, the bartender was a simpleton. He ignored not just us, but also the folks next to us - all of us who were sitting directly in front of him for 20 minutes without acknowledgement nor any eye contact in a mostly empty bar. No wonder there were no customers - combining his complete dearth of service and the trash food being served, it isn't a surprise why this place was empty on a Friday night. We miss Buster. Please take his name off the building. He would never serve the crap that was put in front of us. And Percy woulda run that loser masquerading as a bartender off faster than the diarrhea that hit us when we got home.

I've been coming to Peach Valley in Lake Mary for over 20 years and have always enjoyed the food…read moreand service. Today, however, was especially memorable thanks to an amazing young lady who served us. Her name was Heaven, and the name truly fits her perfectly. She provided exceptional service and had such a natural and thoughtful way of communicating with guests. She was warm, friendly, and incredibly easy to connect with, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Her parents must be very proud of her--she is truly remarkable. We pray that she continues to be a blessing to the people God places in her path. And Peach Valley deserves recognition as well for making such a great hire.

The cafe is in the corner of the Peach Valley strip mall. Although there is a large parking lot,…read morethere weren't many spaces available, which is a good sign. The hostess and our server were very pleasant and attentive. Refills were abundant, which I like. I hate it when you wait forever for a second cup of coffee. The food was hot and fresh, and the menu clearly defined which items were gluten-free and vegetarian. The Greek omelet was excellent, with a good proportion of feta cheese. The home fries, not so much. They were greasy and sort of tasteless. The atmosphere is sort of a glorified hall. The ceilings are very high, no carpeting on the floor, so sound bounced everywhere. Decor was meh. Bathroom was very clean. Overall, a really good experience. It's only open for breakfast and lunch, but would be a good option whether for a quick meal or a larger celebration such as a birthday.

This used to be Max and Meme's restaurant. They opened a few months ago, temporarily shutdown to…read morefix an AC issue, and now they're open and ready to serve with a smile. Our server was so kind as well was another employee that stopped by to chat with us. They offered suggestions and their fave menu items. My food was good. I really enjoyed the grits. My country fried steak was ok. I ordered rye toast but received multigrain. It was still delicious. I really wish they offered fountain sodas rather than cans at $2.99. Next time I would order coffee so I can get my caffeine fix. Also, I would prefer that they offered really butter instead of a butter/margarine blend. My last suggestion would be offering actual hot sauce mini bottles rather than a plastic cup of nondescript hot sauce. I have faith that this place will be great. They've already hired the best employees and service was great. There's just a few personal preferences I think the could add. Pay them a visit.

The Hungry Stork has been open for about two months. It has been remodeled and painted since the…read moreprevious restaurant in its location. The wait staff are so friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is clean and the a/c is working. The bacon was perfectly cooked, the wheat toast and grape jelly were delicious, the eggs were very good. I did not care for the hash browns. They were not bad just not crispy enough for my taste. The coffee was hot but not a strong blend which I prefer. Our main server Savannah was so kind and efficient and the head server/ manager checked on us often during our breakfast. They both were amazing and kind. I think it was a good breakfast with a good price. I am sure to come back again to try some other items from the menu.