This was our second visit to the Monroe and it was enjoyable. This time the service was slightly…read moreslow, we had drinks that we didn't like and it took about 20 minutes for our server to return to the table to get orders for new drinks. We ordered the buffalo chicken egg rolls and the deviled eggs (with no bacon) as appetizers. For our new drinks we got margaritas, I got a regular margarita and my partner got a passion fruit margarita. For entrees, I had the famous fried chicken and my hubby had the meatloaf. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice, relaxed, they keep the shades lowered during the day to reduce that sun intake and it's lovely. It feels nice and relaxed in here no matter the weather outside. Again, we enjoyed the experience but the service was fairly slow. We had to pretty much know what we wanted by the next time we saw our server or flag her down to get her attention. She was waiting about 4 tables on our area. We were party of two.dd

We came here for our 2nd magical dining experience for this season and it did not disappoint. We…read moregot seated immediately after briefly taking in the beautiful atmosphere. The server came around and took our orders, promptly brought our water every time our water was low, and checked in on us. I got the Caesar salad, the Mushroom Stroganoff and the bread pudding. All three were delicious. The salad was straightforward and was exactly what I would expect from a Caesar salad, but the stroganoff was the standout. The pasta was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. The only thing I could say that would make it even better was if it was a little less salty. The mushrooms really carried through, the sauce was creamy, and the micro greens helped brighten up the brown color palate. The desert, I love bread puddings and this had a modern twist. It was served as a square, crispy on the outside, like it was deep fried, covered with cinnamon sugar, but still soft on the inside. It was almost like a bread pudding crossed with a churro, which I loved. Highly recommend, I will also say, I love all their restaurants.

Magical Dining at Delaney's Tavern felt a little like one of those nights in a movie where…read moreeverything is warm, slightly indulgent, and somehow the ravioli becomes a main character. The cocktails were beautiful in that almost-too-pretty-to-drink kind of way, except obviously I drank them. The food was rich, comforting, and the kind of good that makes you briefly stop talking, which for me is saying a lot. And then there was the truffle ravioli. I'm not saying I've thought about it an unreasonable amount since dinner, but I'm also not not saying that. Our server Colin was attentive, knowledgeable, and somehow made the whole evening feel even more special without ever hovering, which is truly an art form in itself. Magical Dining is such a lovely excuse to try some of Orlando's best restaurants while supporting local charities, but Delaney's is one of those places I'd come back to even without the excuse. Preferably with another plate of ravioli. And maybe another cocktail. For research purposes, obviously.

Food quantity: 9/10 Food quality: 8/10…read moreService: 10/10 Ambiance: 8/10 Overall rating: 8.5/10 Delicious food, would highly recommend!

Delicious and lovely brunch spot in downtown Orlando. Service was amazing our server gave us great…read morerecommendations on what we should all get. A good variety of foods to choose from and the drinks were excellent. They do get packed so make sure to make a reservation online or call ahead. Parking can be tricky there's a couple of street parking spots near by and a garage down the street. Highly recommend to anyone!

Let me start by saying I've never had a bad meal at The Stubborn Mule, and this visit was no…read moredifferent! I ordered the Shrimp & Grits for my entrée and the Seasonal Bread Pudding for dessert, and overall, I really enjoyed my meal. The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, and the sausage was SO good! All of the flavors came together beautifully. Their Gouda grits are top-notch--creamy, flavorful, the peppers and onions added such a nice touch. Every component worked so well together, and the dish was extremely filling. I was definitely satisfied! I would have given the restaurant 5 stars, yet the bread pudding was a bit of a letdown for me. The texture was much denser than what I'm used to, so it wasn't quite my favorite. And y'all... the portion of ice cream that came with it was laughable! It was basically half a scoop of ice cream sitting next to this HUGE piece of bread pudding. I definitely needed more ice cream to balance it out! Nevertheless, dinner was great and I'd absolutely recommend The Stubborn Mule. The shrimp & grits alone are worth trying, especially if you're looking for a flavorful and filling dish!

Such a fun spot for happy hour! We came in ready to relax and left already planning our next visit…read more The drink specials were generous and the vibe was warm and lively without being too loud to actually talk. Hands down the star of the show was the shrimp dish, perfectly cooked, packed with flavor, and honestly some of the best we've had in a while. We ended up ordering a second round just to enjoy it a little longer. Service was friendly and attentive the whole time, which made the experience even better. If you're looking for a great happy hour with a standout menu item, The Whyskey delivers. We'll definitely be back!

We popped over here for lunch on a Saturday around two in the afternoon. We were very surprised…read morewith how busy it was as it's typically not that busy on Saturday afternoons. We chose seats at the bar and were greeted promptly by Brian and Rowan. Because there were a lot of people and just the two of them, they were running around taking orders from tables as well as servicing the bar so it did take a little bit to get our drink orders in, but we were enjoying looking through the whiskey library anyways. I started off with a Suncreek blonde ale. It is strawberry blonde ale and it's delicious. My husband started with the Yingling. He keeps hoping they will bring the Kentucky bourbon ale back on tap again. For lunch, I got the whiskey dip which is full of chopped beef with cheese and onions. Served with an herb, dipping sauce, and your choice of side. I opted for the sweet potato waffle fries because they are delicious. My husband got a burger with fries cooked perfectly. Once we are done with our food, we did opt for a taster. My husband had to go through several different bottles before he found one they actually had in stock. That is one of the downside is the whiskey library that is online is not always reflective of what they actually have in stock as he was really looking forward to trying the old Fitzgerald birthday, but alas, they did not have it in stock. He ended up going with the jack Daniels 12 year and really enjoyed it. I opted for the widow Jane 14 year very sweet easy to drink. Great service from Bryan and Rowan always enjoy seeing them behind the bar

Saturday night and what better place to have dinner than 60 vines!…read more Showed up around 6pm and sat at the bar. It was a first for us but will probably be our go to from here on out. The bar tenders were super attentive and the specific one who was serving us was on point. He was friendly - very attentive - even let my husband try a small sampling of their hand selected Blantons. My husband got the pork chop for dinner, which is his go to and like always it was perfectly cooked. He very rarely orders pork chops at any other restaurant that we dine at, but he always gets it here that tells you just how good it is. I stuck with my go to which is the creste de Gallo. The flavor in the dish is just so good and the portion size is perfect. Even though it's pasta, I never walk away feeling like I am completely stuffed and can't move - Unlike other pasta dishes I've had at other places.

I came to Sixty Vines for happy hour and had a pretty mixed experience. The Espresso Martinis are a…read moremust! They were super good and easily the highlight of the visit. The bartenders were also amazing--friendly, attentive, and on top of everything, which made the happy hour experience that much better. I had originally planned on doing Magical Dining, so I started with the Albondigas (Spanish meatballs). Unfortunately, they were a major disappointment. The texture was strangely rubbery, they lacked flavor, and they weren't served very hot. After a few bites, I honestly lost my appetite and decided not to continue with the rest of the Magical Dining meal. It's unfortunate because the restaurant itself has a beautiful, lively atmosphere, and the bar experience was excellent. I really wanted to enjoy dinner as much as I enjoyed the drinks and service. Overall, 3/5. I would definitely come back for happy hour, the Espresso Martinis and bartenders alone make that worthwhile but based on the food I tried, I wouldn't rush back for dinner.

Have been here a couple times, first time review. We checked out The Drake again but this time for…read morethe Bite 30 menu. This place is modern and a good date night place, however it still has the versatility of being family friendly. They usually smartly sit us in a corner where we have space for our baby's stroller to park. I ordered the pork belly bites for course 1, the Black Angus Steak Frites for course 2, and the Yuzu Pannacotta for course 3. My husband opted for the glazed lamb ribs, arroz de la costa, and summer passion fruit key lime tart, respectively. Everything here is made with care, precision, and most of all the taste is quality. Prices are on par for the area and service is always great!

I've driven by The Drake Kitchen + Bar so many times and have always had it on my list to try, and…read moretoday was finally the day! The Bolero is the ONE if you love mezcal cocktails! Since I had a late lunch, I just ordered an appetizer, and the goat cheese croquettes were FIRE. They also have an awesome Magical Dining menu, and I can't wait to come back and actually try it. I also had the pleasure of meeting Mariana, one of the managers, and she was so welcoming!

Food and service were great. Great menu. Went with 4 others and we all enjoyed our meals. Will…read moredefinitely return

Had a coworkers birthday luncheon to attend and yummy can't believe it took me this long…read more Started with cocktails I had the deep eddy ruby red lemonade it was fantastic. I ordered the patty melt with blue cheese and sweet potato fries, the bestttttt waffle sweet potato fries ive ever had. Everyone enjoyed there meal Service was great and chill vibes will have me come back for a few cocktails and a burger!

I recently went to Maxine's on Shine for dinner. My fiance has been here before, but it was my…read morefirst time. They do get busy so I recommend making a reservation. We were sat within 10 minutes. The ambiance is very eclectic and unique. Our server, Emma was excellent! She was very friendly and gave great recommendations. Thanks Emma. The appetizers were wonderful, the food was good and the drinks excellent! We will be coming back.

Went to Maxine's for magical dining with a group of 7. We were seated in the "chapel" which is a…read moreprivate nook in the back. I was glad to have been seated there as on the way out the main dining area was full, loud, and very warm! We had their happy hour special which was a bottle of wine and a cheese platter, which was extremely well plated and had a nice variety! I think we tried everything on the magical dining menu within our group and everyone was very pleased, except the person who ordered the chicken - she felt she could have made it herself at home so it wasn't as worth it to her. Our server wasn't great to be honest, but she tried. She had trouble understanding us,, and we had trouble understanding her. She also seemed extremely anxious, which several of us noticed. It was really off-putting. We were never offered refills or a chance to order a second drink and we were there over two hours. We also had to go and search for her to get our checks after we'd been done eating for at least 20 minutes. This is what adding auto gratuity does unfortunately - it diminishes service. Maxine's charges 18% gratuity regardless of party size and a 4% higher non-cash price. We knew this in advance and decided to go anyway, but I didn't love it. Had a lovely evening with friends, but I don't feel compelled to revisit again soon.

We had no expectations as we just drove by and decided to stop after not being able to get a seat…read moreat a nearby restaurant. We sat at the bar which in my opinion looked like a better seating arrangement than most of the tables, so we were pretty happy. The drinks were outstanding and the food was pretty good too. The appetizer was probably the best salad we've ever had. I would like to try something else in the future to give them a fair shot, ordered something deep fried while that's not usually the type of food I go for. But it was still delicious. Waiters were nice and attentive and the place had a chill vibe.

This was my second time dining at The Strand and I appreciate that they are always updating the…read moremenu based on seasonal ingredients. For appetizers, we tried the brussel sprouts and the burrata. We all agreed that the brussel sprouts were the best we've ever had. They had a kimchi vinaigrette making them sweet, savory and salty. Each bite really hit all flavor profiles and they were also crispy. For our second appetizer, we ordered the burrata which was served with a tomato and strawberry gazpacho. It was really fresh and it was a nice pallet cleanser after the brussel sprouts. For my entree, I ordered the Alabama chicken. I was excited because my friend ordered this last time and I really liked it. I was underwhelmed this time. The chicken was a little dry and the fried Mac and cheese was really dry. For dessert, we ordered chocolate olive oil cake, which was very moist. We also ordered the hazelnut panna cotta, which was a special. It was good but compared to the cake, it wasn't very memorable. As for service, it was excellent. It's a very small dining room and you do need a reservation.

I've been coming to the Sunday Jazz Brunch (formerly The Boheme) for over 10 years. This is hands…read moredown my all-time favorite brunch in Orlando. Any time I have friends or family visiting in town, this is my go-to spot, and it has never disappointed. The bottomless brunch is an $80 buffet that includes, breakfast foods, prime rib, crab legs, cocktail shrimp, raw oysters, omelette and crepe stations, a dessert spread, lobster bisque and so much more. The service is always great, from the valet to the servers. During my last visit with my in-laws, our waitress never let us see the bottom of our glasses It was great. It's decorated beautifully and the pianist and other musicians really set the mood.

Food quantity: 9/10 Food quality: 7/10…read moreService: 9/10 Ambiance: 9/10 Overall rating: 8.5/10 Decent vibe, valet parking is expensive though. About $18 for 2 hours during the week.