Delicious food!! My husband made reservations and surprised me for dinner. First time here and we…read moregot LOVED IT!! The vibe was immaculate. The drinks were great and the food was soo good that we still talk about it days later. He loved the bone marrow. Steak was perfectly cooked, tender and juicy. The cake was not my favorite at all. It took way too long to come out and it came out very cold. Not much chocolate flavor, too much salt. It was missing something. We will skip dessert next time.

I've been here before and loved what I ordered. This time was completely different. Killer interior…read more- I love a moody, airy space with good lighting and plant babies galore! Service was good though. I must have ordered the wrong things this time, and I was there for happy hour. The crab rangoon squash blossom was kind of fishy. I was expecting something that looked like or was housed in a squash blossom, but it was a fried ball of gloppy crab filling. I also ordered the jalapeño popper deviled eggs. It was a stunner, but this is not the app for you if you're not all about the yolk. It was yolk on yolk on yolk. I wanted something to brighten it up, like a pickled veggie or pickled onions maybe. I've had better taste experiences at The Monroe before, but this wasn't one of them, unfortunately.

We tried their $49 weekend brunch and it was amazing. Not only was the staff top tier but the food…read morewas phenomenal. There were endless options of everything you could ever want. I especially loved the French toast and chocolate fountain. The ambiance is just right for brunch too! High end and cozy but approachable

The bartenders at The Drake in downtown Orlando told me I had to try this spot. It's amazing how…read morebartenders rarely miss on spots with great food and drinks. Happy Hour is every day from 3-6pm and 8:30pm-close. I got here like 10 minutes before 6 so I put in a bunch of items. $12 burrata was excellent. I love the pesto, and the flavor overall. The best item of the night. Up next, the $10 Nasvhille hot wings. You get 6 wings. These were good too. Not Hattricks in Tampa good, but certainly up there on the rankings. Then, $10 brussels sprouts. Not crispy or charred enough for me, but they were still good. For drinks, I tried the $11 Delaney's Rita Spicy. Ooooohweee delicious! I also tried a $17 smoke em if you got em. This wasn't one of my favorite mezcals I've ever had. It was actually hard to taste the mezcal. I wouldn't order this one again. Tons of seats at the bar. Lots of sports on the TV's. It was absolutely packed on a Friday at 6pm. I didn't have any issues parking in the parking garage located behind the restaurant. Parking was free. Kind of in the middle of nowhere, but a great hidden gem!

I absolutely loveeeeee DBA which is behind the Strand! I was invited by a close friend of mine for…read moretheir "Girls Dinner" which is your choice of martini, margarita or wine with fries and a Caesar salad for $25 and if you wanted chicken tenders it was an add on of $7 I believe. When I tell you that's the best chicken Caesar salad I've had in the long time omg! The staff was so friendly and helpful. Gave good recommendations on their drinks. They have a curated drink menu. They have a great playlist! They played Sade, Frank Ocean, and Giveon. Definitely check out their instagram to see what daily specials they have. IG: @d.b.a.orlando

Giving this 5 stars because I found on yelp, took three co workers and while it wasn't perfect, it…read morewas a great restaurant, with great service and a more personable feel. We all got different dishes and shared our favorite. Short ribs may have been the winner. Note- it's not a big place so you may need reservations but they took great care of us!

We wanted to celebrate my autistic brother getting his first job in Orlando and found this spot…read morethrough my Chase credit card rewards. The location had complimentary valet as the street parking can be a little challenging in this area so that was a huge plus. We enjoyed their half price wine glasses during golden hour, such a great offering. From the start of our meal to the end, the food was exceptional. What made it even more of an experience was the awesome waiter (Merlin) we had. He went above and beyond to take care of us. Started with the crab dip and little toasts and it was great, high quality crab (not fishy) and cheesy! Would highly recommend. He recommended the special for the day which I ordered and holy crap, it was amazing. Huge grouper cooked to perfection with a light curry and creamy corn sauce that had just the right heat. All of this over some jasmine rice... we were in heaven. Parents got a fried grouper sandwich that was huge, and had their amazing wedge salads. My brother got the pork chop that had a perfectly sweet exterior, mashed potato's and carrots. We ordered the hummingbird cake and it had so much flavor with the cream cheese frosting and toasted pecans. Our waiter surprised my brother with their butter cake that was cooked to melt in your mouth. If you want to explore Ivanhoe Village area and want an incredible meal or snack, head to this place. We can't wait to go back and try some other items.

Due to a schedule conflict, we canceled our reservation at a steakhouse in Winter Park and…read morecelebrated Mothers Day on Saturday, a day early. We found The Pinery and wanted to give it a trial. The only spot open was at 4:30 pm, so we made the reservation and showed up, valet parking and came in. We were sat immediately. The hostess seemed stressful, without any smiles, she took away 2 out 4 silverware and plate sets on our table for a party of 3. 12 minutes went by. The crowded dining room had 2 servers. A booth of 6 next to us were waiting for their drinks patiently. I finally got up and let the hostess know that nobody stopped by. She said someone would be with us soon. About 4.minutes later, a lady stopped, said sorry, and took our drink orders, a Pineapple Sugar, a Macha Mojito, and a glass of Napa Valley Chardonnay. She also brought us 3 glasses of water. More servers started coming. Finally, Mark introduced himself, took our food orders. The food was delicious. We shared the Steamed Clams and Brie and Petal Honey. They were so good that we had to ask Mark fir extra crispy bread slides. For entrees, my wife had the Brussel Salad with Anchovy, and she loved it. My son had the Pork Chop while I tried the Crab Stuffed Salson. Excellent food and temperature. We were quite full for desserts, but Mark insisted, so we decided to order a Humingbird Cake and was informed that ithere was no more. Then we took the today's special, which was a strawberry pudding. It took 15 minutes to get the dessert with 3 spoons because, according yo Mark, they made a new patch. In my own opinion, this operation was not well prepared for a such busy Saturday on one of the busiest events. We saw the manager being the server assistant delivering food for his servers, while he was super friendly, and we and the servers appreciated him, he should have led his crew. For lack of leadership, I took away one star though Nark saved our dining experience. We plan to be back another time not during the chaotic holidays to see the real beauty of The Pinery.

Came by last night for my friends Dad's IPA event. Great ambiance, friendly staff, and great wine!…read more Would love to come back again soon with friends for some drinks and to try the food!

This was my first time at this newer location, so I was excited to try!…read more We stopped in for dinner on a Tuesday, probably busier than usual, but we were sat immediately. I'm a sucker for the eclectic ambiance of the place, even though it's clear that it's an homage to the original location rather than actual antiques. It was a little loud inside the restaurant, they could honestly benefit from some noise absorption in such a stark space. We got the tacos al pastor special and the fig & brie burger with seasoned fries, as well as guac and chips. The homemade chips and the seasoned fries were both knockouts! Very uniquely flavored and crispy. I especially loved the toppings on the burger, the combination of apple, onions, and brie was fantastic. I'd recommend that and get it again in the future!

Came here for a work event! The service was absolutely lovely. We tried the Brussels sprouts which…read morehad such a wonderful blend of sweet and savory, cooked perfectly. For my main I tried the mushroom gnocchi with chicken. It came with a super savory and creamy sauce, plenty of mushrooms, and the gnocchi were pillowy but not soggy. It might've been the best gnocchi I've had to be honest !! I would love to return for a date night!

I was disappointed with my experience regarding the soft drink charges at this restaurant. I…read moreordered Coke and was charged full price four separate times, but at no point was I informed that refills were not included. To make matters more frustrating, the drinks were not even served in the original cans or bottles--they were poured into small water cups. Had I been told upfront that each refill would be charged as a new drink, I could have made an informed decision. Transparency is important, especially when customers are being charged multiple times for the same beverage. I hope management considers clearly communicating their refill policy to avoid similar misunderstandings in the future. In addition, there was a mix-up with our starter. We were served tuna poke nachos instead of the spinach and artichoke dip we ordered from the starter menu. We chose not to send it back or request a replacement, as we didn't want to inconvenience the kitchen.

Went here for a work happy hour in downtown Orlando and ended up really enjoying it…read more One thing I noticed right away was how easy it was to get to. Parking downtown can sometimes be a hassle, but this spot is on the corner with street parking nearby and a garage close by, which made it convenient. The space is nicely decorated and has an upscale, urban feel without being too formal. There's also a great outdoor patio, which is where our group was seated, and it made for a really nice setting. They had a full charcuterie-style grazing table along with several appetizers, and everything was fresh and nicely put together. It was a good variety, and there was plenty to go around. I tried two drinks, the mango mai tai and the strawberry basil spritz. The mai tai was definitely my favorite. It had great flavor and was easy to enjoy. The strawberry basil spritz was lighter and refreshing, but the mai tai stood out more to me. Service was excellent. The staff was attentive and kept everything moving without us having to ask. Overall, this place checks a lot of boxes. Good atmosphere, solid food, great drinks, and easy access. I'll definitely be back! Food: 5 out of 5 Drinks: 5 out of 5 Service: 5 out of 5 Atmosphere: 5 out of 5 Value: 4 out of 5 Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

The Drake for happy hour is one of the best downtown. I went after work with my coworkers and what…read morea wonderful time we had. We made reservations in advance since we were a big group celebrating a birthday. The space is gorgeous, it has indoors and outdoors (covered) seating areas. We stayed inside near the bar. We ordered drinks and bites from their happy hour menu and everything was on point. I had this delicious goat cheese croquettes and the truffle fries. My coworkers also ordered the marinated olives (spicy), the pork belly bites and the wagyu sliders. We all were happy with our meal. For drinks, I had the Basil + Betrayal (gin cocktail) and I liked it a lot. It was refreshing and tasty. Everything was great. I definitely need to be back and try their lunch and dinner menu.

Located in the cloud kitchen concept kitchen in west Orlando is this delicious and unique spot…read more Like the others in this location it is pickup, takeout or delivery only and you must order online. They menu had a ton of great options from savory to sweet they have got you covered. A load of vegan friendly options with carried fillings. These Briks are a French speciality that is extremely flavorful inside and a crispy outside that is quite addictive. I was concerned that they would not hold up well during my drive home but to my surprise they were just as good and crispy. The owners are super nice and they are looking to even expand the menu and offer more plant based options.

Wow. Tried this take out late on a Saturday night and was blown away. Wanted dessert but wound up…read moretrying three things. L'Exotique (potato based), BBQ pork brik and the vegan La Sweet Revenge. I didn't even know what a brik was... it's like flaky pastry meets an egg roll but sooo much more delicious. Service was quick, food was well packaged and amazing. Will be back for sure!!!

Brunch Review 2026!…read more It's a Saturday in late April 2026 and the Orlando Magic are taking on the #1 rated Detroit Pistons! My brother and I deliberate days before on meeting up and with little hesitation, we opted for the Ravenous Pig! Securing a table reservation we instead opted to sit on the pub side where the TVs are. Soon after sitting down, we were greeted by Christina who was our server for the afternoon! Now this is Brunch Mode at the Ravenous Pig with a brunch style menu and beautiful rays on Sunshine which can feel quite different if you're used to having meals or drinks here for dinner where it can be quite busier and a different vibe! Today's visit was comfortable in the pub, lite in the dining room floor and nearly full outside in the beer garden. I settled in with the current version of the Gin and Jam! It tends to change as products become available with the underlying truth being a lite and refreshing cocktail to start with. This version is well done overall! Food wise we started with the Croquettes which had a sausage in them which brought good flavor paired with the crunchy exterior and white sauce on the plate resulted in an appetizing dish. Continuing on, the Sparkling Tea on menu is fantastic! As a side beverage or even mocktail form, it's a great Bev. We went with that and with the Magic game about to start, I went with the IT GOES TO ELEVEN cocktail! Boozy, Bright and Veracious! With these drinks in hand, we decided to move forward with more food and after consulting with Christina, we went with the Huckleberry pancake and the miso butter ribs. Without a doubt, the Huckleberry pancake was the standout star of the two dishes! A light pancake with great flavor and depth that doesn't fill you up but is a great sweeter dish that I can see Incorporated with a more savory brunch item like bacon and eggs as an example. Overall a great time for brunch! Shout out to Brian, Costa (the GOAT) and Scott for keeping it real and just being great individuals overall!

Ravenous Pig in Winter Park is a solid experience. The staff was great from start to finish and the…read morecraft cocktails were wonderful, definitely worth exploring the menu a bit. The snapper collar tacos were the star of the show. Easily enough to share between two people, with fresh fish and really good homemade corn tortillas. The fish of the day was also excellent and the fresh ciabatta with garlic butter was hard to stop eating. The cauliflower appetizer missed the mark a bit for me, the pieces were a little too big and came out slightly undercooked. The chicken salad was just alright, nothing bad but nothing memorable either. Parking can be a little tough in the area, but the complimentary valet makes it much easier. I love that they have a quicker option out back with the beer garden, you can't go wrong!

We were in town visiting family for a couple weeks and happened across the Hangry Bison and decided…read moreto stop in for a night cap. My husband and I love a good smoked old fashion! When I say Hangry Bison offers one of the absolute best smoke old fashions we have ever had I am not kidding! The Smoked Bison made with he Buffalo Trace Bourbon pairs beautifully with the hickory wood smoke. We enjoyed the drink so much that we returned two days later for the same drink. We will definitely visit again on our next trip!

I recently checked out Hangry Bison and had a good experience overall. We ordered the pokeviche,…read morecaprese flatbread, and sweet potato fries. The fries were delicious. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was extremely sweet and attentive, which made the experience even better. We happened to go on a Thursday night, and there was live music, which added a fun vibe, just a little too loud at times. Everything was enjoyable, but I'd probably try something different next time just to explore more of the menu. Still, a great spot with a good atmosphere!