It's a great spot for cocktails and dinner down on the ground level of the Ritz! Warning that it…read morewas very cold (even for me) down there - it's nice that have blankets you can put over your legs. Service was excellent and we were the drinks (margs so good) and loved the IPAs. Ladies really enjoyed the fried green tomatoes, and shrimp and grits! The smoked Iberico was weird and G instead share C awesome grits. I had the skirt steak and it was cooked to perfection, very good and filling (couldn't finish it all). Great place to unwind after a long day

Our family of four had dinner at Highball & Harvest last night. This was our third dinner at the…read moreRitz/JW Grande Lakes and possibly one of my least favorite meals. Let's focus on the positives first: the atmosphere is incredibly fun and the live music Saturday night was a perfect touch at the bar. There were plenty of fun activities for the kids and there was an all-you-can-eat buffet for the kids with fried chicken and shrimp, macaroni and cheese, fries, and red velvet cupcakes. $25 is a deal if your child would chow down on shrimp, but it might not be a great deal if your child is usually full after four bites. Our server was absolutely fantastic, friendly and very attentive. We started off the dinner with some fantastic deviled eggs and a lemon cello cocktail. I ordered the shrimp and grits and was really disappointed with the tiny, overcooked shrimp and crawfish that accompanied the slightly bland grits. The shrimp on the kids buffet was at least four times larger than the sad little shrimp in my dish. I think the sausage was cut into smaller chunks just so it wouldn't be so obvious how small the shrimp was. My husband didn't love his heirloom tomato salad and said the Wagyu appetizer was disgusting. Dessert was mediocre. The macarons that accompanied my crème brûlée were stale and chewy. This is a fun spot for a drink and appetizer, but I would skip eating dinner at Highball & Harvest.

I can't believe I haven't left a review for Tu Tu just yet!…read more This is currently- and has been for a few years- my all-time favorite restaurant. It's the perfect mix of delicious food, artsy and fun ambiance, interactive elements, and reasonable pricing. The wait staff is always fantastic, friendly, and great about explaining how things work if you've never visited before. Tu Tu Tango is a small plates restaurant known for their incredible bottomless brunch, which includes a fabulous self serve taco bar and unlimited small plates from their brunch menu. They also have bottomless mimosas at brunch and awesome happy hour specials from 3-6 *and* late night every day except Saturday. All of the food is outstanding and their dishes span a wide variety of options from across the globe. To top it off, the whole restaurant is colorful, funky and the walls are covered with artwork (which you can purchase if you fall in love with a piece!). There is always something going on- from live music to fortune telling to artists sitting at their easels creating right in front of you. I visit Orlando often, and this is the place I always recommend when people ask me where to go. Five stars, don't miss it!

The last time I came here was on a Wednesday afternoon. There was an event about the start in the…read morebar area, so we sat outside on the patio. It was a bit of a bummer since we couldn't enjoy all of the crazy artwork, but at least there was the perfect weather. Overcast with a beautiful breeze. I got the Starry Night and the Frozen Strawberry Limoncello. He got the Warhol Wake Up and the Impressionist, which was created by Michelle, our wonderful bartender. We decided to give a little bit of everything a try so we ordered the "Get 'Em All!" It had jerk chicken skewers, a Cuban slider, a cauliflower taco and more! In my opinion, the best bite of the plate is always the jerk chicken. A close second was the chicken chorizo slider, which was also bursting with flavor. And don't even get me started on the dessert! Those triple chocolate cake pops were so decadent. The strawberry and whipped cream were a nice pallet cleanser in between nibbles. All in all it was a great time with delicious drinks and bites.

I absolutely loved my experience at The Whiskey. I sat at the bar, and the bar tender was very…read morehelpful and attentive. From the moment we walked in, he made sure to ask us questions and give recommendations because it was our first time. He let us know that these were the best burgers in Orlando, and he wasn't lying. The food, although a little pricey, was absolutely amazing. I ordered the Bangin' Shrimp as an appetizer, which blew me away. The shrimp had a tempura fry to it, giving it a perfectly crispy crunch. The sauces that were drizzled on top helped to amplify the flavor of the dish. For my main course, I ordered the Shroom N Swiss burger. I love how thick and juicy the burger patties are. It's hard to find a good burger place that has thick patties, and The Whiskey delivers that meat. Another thing that blew me away was the mushroom that came on top. Usually, mushroom burgers have little slices of mushrooms, but this burger had a big fat slice of mushroom on top. And it tasted so good. This is a perfect atmosphere to come in, grab a couple drinks, eat good food, and maybe even catch a sports game or live music. Only thing I will say is that it may be a little loud for some, making it hard to hear conversations. But if you love a loud atmosphere, then this place is perfect!

I went Friday night at about 8pm and was able to find seating at the bar instantly. I ordered a…read moredrink called the Black Apple and it was delicious and decently sized. You can tell there was fresh fruit in it by the blackberry pieces in the drink. For my entree, I ordered The Royal and this was actually one of the best burgers I've had in my life. It was so juicy and flavorful, everything in the burger worked together. The house fries were crispy and tasty. The service itself was excellent and food and drinks came out quickly. Loved the vibes too. Next time I go will definitely be to catch the live music. I've already recommended this place to friends.

From the outside it does not give "speakeasy" vibes but once inside they did a good job with the…read moredecor and ambiance. Plus you need a password to go in. Looking at the menu I was bit surprised they did not have more signature drinks on the menu, mainly mojitos, but then realized this is a Latin speakeasy, with music playing to match. Once I had my coconut mojito I was very pleased. They really do know how to make them. They also have a full bar so anything you want they can make, The bartender and servers were super nice and friendly, and they worked quick to get all drinks out. They also had some food, that looked delicious, and hope I get the chance to come back to try some. After seating in the lounge/ speakeasy area for a while, we moved to the bar for a last drink. The bartender said Espresso Martinis were her specialty so we order those. She was not lying, one of the best we've had.

A speakeasy in Kissimmee... I was surprised but I was excited to try it…read more. Definitely different from others I've been too, the entrance was cute & fun to discover our way inside... Interesting space... I see the vision but this is why space planning is so important. Or maybe it's the designer in me. I found the seating very uncomfortable and awkwardly positioned. The services was good and the empanadas were tasty (little greasy) Drinks were yummy... The old fashion was presented in a box while it was being smoked, very cool concept. Overall I dig the concept and I was glad to check it out since I was in the Kissimmee area.

Vault 5421 is a speakeasy in the back of a novelty store, God's & Monsters. Came on a Sunday and…read morejust lucked out on getting a seat because the place was packed. Love the horror theme and they play horror movies on the TVs. Definitely a touristy kind of place. They have video games and specialty drinks. There are mocktales and shots, but really they taste about the same, super sweet. I loved there selection of craft beer in the cans and bottles. Definitely worth a visit if you are looking for a cool way to spend a few hours.

This bar is inside "Gods and Monsters" comic book shop and what a fun concept it is! First of all,…read morethe store itself is really big and has A LOT to look at. They have a ton of great items and would have loved to spend more time in the shop but it was getting close to last call at their bar and wanted to make sure I tried a drink. The bar itself is quite small, but it packs a bunch with décor. There is so much to see and every time you look a different way, there's something else you didn't see before. When I came, it was really not crowded which is good because like I said, it is small so it was nice to be able to walk around. My friends and I all tried different drinks and they were all really good. The service was fast and efficient. I would definitely check this place out again and recommend. According to other comments, they do change up the drinks so I would love to try something else.

Was in Orlando on business and was pleased to see Taffer's Tavern across the street. I have seen…read morehis show on TV many times, so I surmised that this would be excellent. Inside, the decor is very welcoming and warming. I sat at the bar in some very comfy bar seats. Chatted with the bartender a bit about the signature drinks and decided on the Campfire. This was a take on the popular smoked old fashioned. Instead of the smoke in the drink, it's served beside the drink, hence giving one a sense of sitting by a campfire. The drink was made with brown butter washed bourbon which gave the drink a nice velvety texture. I ordered the double fried wings with traditional hot sauce. It's nice that they come with celery and carrots with the choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing. I was disappointed in the wings because they were far from double fried. They should have been extra, extra crispy and they were just average. Went back the next night and had the Pork Belly Skewers and they were excellent. They had a spicy bulgogi glaze and were cooked perfectly. All in all, a good place. I will go back on my next trip to Orlando.

This is my second attempt at enjoying Taffer's Tavern and I want to start this review with saying…read morehow magnificent the staff was! Our waiter Kellen was so great, recommended the flatbread app which was the highlight of the stop, and was just beyond pleasant. The GM Steven came over and introduced himself and chatted for a while as well once we got our drinks and he too was a standout in what would be a relatively lackluster experience. The tavern is really gorgeous and the seating is well done and comfortable. Where everything seems to struggle is the overall execution of concept and menu. After years of watching Taffer yell and scream about quality, I expect top notch cocktails and food. I have become sorely disappointed in both. We stopped in for Happy Hour and each grabbed a cocktail, my wife got the Cloud 9 and I got Taffer's Spiked Lemonade. Both drinks are $17 and frankly have no right being anywhere near that price point. The lemonade is at best a 6oz drink and was certainly the better of the two drinks. The Cloud 9 was oddly funky and almost had a brown sugary taste that was just out of place with the ingredients. While the GM offered to remake it we just powered through. The Figtastic Flatbread was both fantastic and slightly disappointing. The flavor was AMAZING, the cheese had just enough funk to offset the sweetness of the fig and slightly tart balsamic. The only bummer was how under done the flatbread itself was. It had a little crisp along the edges but remained pretty floppy throughout. At the end of the day a half priced flatbread and two cocktails ran just over $42 and that's kind of wild. But, we are in Point Orlando and I understand the tourist premium, I just want that premium reflected in my meal and drinks as well. Staff - 100/10 Food - 7/10 Drinks - 4/10

Came here recently with my fiance because he had never been! We did the deal that included the 2…read moredrinks and the coat & gloves. We started in the ice room. They take a picture before you go in that you can download for free. The ice room was really cool! All the furniture, including the chairs and bar, were made of ice. The cups were all made of ice too! We had a drink in there and took some pictures and then made our way to the fire side. The fire side had a bunch of tables, a dance floor and a big bar. They have a selection of drinks on the menu that are served on fire! We wound up having a couple of drinks there before heading out. They did had have a decent food menu, but we weren't hungry when we went.

Amazing experience! I recommend booking a package online ahead of time. We did the red white and…read morechill $50 ($25 pp) and it included unlimited entry , 2 cocktails in the ice bar, 2 appetizers in the fireside lounge, and complimentary coats and gloves. You are able to enjoy drinks in the ice bar and warm up with food after or vice versa, staff had amazing attitudes, the music is great (dj at 9pm). A great place to escape the heat after icon park. A good experience outside of the theme parks for the older crowd.

If you can get past the theme park resort pricing, this is a great little lobby bar! I have been…read morehere many times across multiple Cabana Bay stays. The drinks are top notch and the bartenders are talented and efficient. For the Halloween season, they have cute decorations and fun spooky drinks. They always have a good variety of drinks to suit different palates. If you're staying at Cabana Bay or just passing through, don't miss the Swizzle Lounge!

I stopped into the lobby bar Swizzle when at the Cabana Bay hotel yet again when I was in town the…read moreother week. I first stayed at the Cabana Bay a couple years ago on a whim. Once I stayed once and appreciated the midcentury design of the place I was hooked. And the Swizzle Lounge was definitely one of the perks. When I was running late, driving north after work from South Florida I had a 1st primary objective, make it in time to grab one martini at Swizzle. I was making ok time but when I got into the lobby I knew I only had 15 minutes to spare. And there was a long line to check in. When I finally checked in I only had minutes left. I walked up the busy evening bar with little to no hope. And yet one of the busy bartenders saw me and said they had last call already, but they would get me for one. Halleluiah. One martini later and I was ready to wander to our room. The Swizzle is retro, brightly lit, and especially friendly. Looking forward to stopping in again soon.