We stumbled into this spot and it ended up being such a fun find. It has a lowkey speakeasy vibe…read morewith a hidden entrance - we only found it because we noticed a sign pointing toward it inside the Thai restaurant (talay) in the same building. The cocktail menu was really creative and all the drinks felt thoughtfully curated. Nothing felt random; every drink had a clear concept and the ingredients actually made sense together. I got the clarified ube cocktail and it was so unique - fun, smooth & amazing flavors. The pad kra pow cocktail was a little spicy for my taste but my husband loved it. The atmosphere was loungey & a great place to sit, chat, and try something different. Definitely the kind of spot that feels like you accidentally unlocked a little secret bar. I'd absolutely come back for more cocktails.

Fantastic drinks. Very comfortable, relaxing vibes…read more Good music. And delicious food. Definitely worth visiting, Noir.

After months of anticipation... I finally made it to Alfie's…read more It was exactly what I was hoping it would be: a slice of culture. Real people. Real life. Real youth. Real energy. Real good vibes. Orlando obviously has no shortage of places to eat, drink, and gather, but Alfie's belongs to that rare category of venues that feel equally at home in a major metropolis. It's the kind of spot that would fit seamlessly into Los Angeles's best neighborhoods: think Gold Line in Highland Park or the Vinyl Room at the Hollywood Palladium. Not because they're carbon copies, but because they share that intangible quality of genuine discovery and cultural curiosity. The crowd ( age range 25 - 35 mostly ) was genuinely engaged with one another. People were actually talking, actually present, not hunched over their phones. That alone felt invigorating. There was an undeniable spark in the room. Alfie's wasn't chasing trends; it was simply allowing them to emerge naturally. What impressed me most was how they brought it all together .. Retro stereo equipment and vinyl players from the 50s mixed with a bar area that's super sleek and modern. Conversations, music, the lounge itself .... all came together in a way that felt alive and IN THE MOMENT. When my LA friends visit, Alfie's is on the list. Go after 9 or 10 PM and plan to stay for at least two hours. That's when you really see the scene develop and come alive. Bring your ID: they card at the door. Even at my age, I still get carded. No complaining about that ! lol

This is a cool place to hang out. The hifi bar. Drinks were an average price…read more There was plenty of seating and a dance floor to get loose if that's your thing. They made sure the air was ln for anticipation of a large crowd. I wish the outdoor space had a better sound system however it backs up to a residential neighborhood ( so let's not disturb the peace). Cute kitschy spot - gives 70s nostalgia The fur on the women's bathroom entrance was interesting

We had such a perfect date night at Otto High Dive; the kind you want to relive. Made a reservation…read moretwo weeks in advance. The energy was just right, and our server, Savannah G, made all the difference. She was warm, sharp, and so in tune with what we wanted before we even said it. We started with the Filet Carpaccio; paper-thin beef with that bold coffee spice rub, horseradish crema, and fried capers that gave it such a great crunch. The Crab Salad was next, and those jumbo lumps with pineapple and lime! So fresh, so bright. We added roasted chicken to the Squash & Burrata; the kabocha was spiced just right, and the burrata made it feel like a treat without being heavy. And the Ropa Vieja; wow. Tender braised short rib, rich sauce, and that Cuban bread on the side! My husband said it was one of the best meals he's had in a while.

We visited Otto's to take advantage of their Magic Dining menu! It definitely did not disappoint…read more The weather was perfect & we got a table in their outside area. They were playing classic Cuban music the entire time. The appetizers were all solid! Loved the Pastelito the most. I knocked this down one star because of my entree - the description noted it came with congri but this is definitely not congri. It was yellow rice with a handful of black beans, so that was disappointing. The flan was 10/10 & so was the Cuba Libre cocktail. We'll definitely be back, just maybe not plan my dinner around my congri craving

The location is awesome. We came right at opening and had…read morethe whole place to ourselves. Love the decor and the feel of the place. I will say that the drinks were really good , for sure a go too. I won't say at that the service was bad at all ... but would have had more drinks but it took forrrr ever to make them ... The gentleman that did help us was very sweet and asking if we needed recommendations Overall , yes will come back

This place was so chill and a nice vibe. The DJ was playing R&B music and he did sooo well!! I…read moredefinitely recommend this place

I introduced another friend to this unique restaurant and bar. We arrived a little after 6 PM and…read morewere seated promptly by Mel. We chose a little corner table against the wall. We looked over the happy hour menu (good all day on Monday nights and Tuesday through Friday 5-7pm). We ask Mel about the "Bartender's Choice" selection under happy hour drinks. She said the bartender will mix a drink of their preference. The customer cannot choose the alcohol or any mixers as the bartender makes the decisions all by him or herself. Mel asked if we had any allergies or any other issues that might affect the drinks the bartender would like to make. We said we did not and we decided to take on this "choice" experience. Serena was the bartender of the evening and she did an amazing job. She mixed up various concoctions for us throughout the night (we ordered a second round after the first one) and we enjoyed every drink she prepared. The presentation of the drinks were also well done. Serena's cocktails consisted of bourbon, rum, and various ingredients which could include bitters, lemon, agave or other cocktail mixers. She was the bartender extraordinaire of the evening. For food, we ordered the half dozen chicken wings (2 orders since they were so good) and the pizza empanadas to start. The two empanadas had mozzarella cheese stuffed inside and were served with a warm marinara. From the main menu, we ordered the Faroe Island Salmon, which was served on a bad of risotto and tomato butter, with capers. The portion of the salmon was somewhat small for the price of $28, but it and the risotto were cooked perfectly. We ended the night with their signature drink, "Death in the Afternoon" which contains absinthe and is one of my favorite drinks here in Orlando. It was another five star experience and my friend found a new restaurant she now loves. All in all, a great night thanks to the attentiveness and easy-going attitude of Mel, our server, and the exceptional cocktails from the bartender, Serena. Thank you both for a job very well done!

Went to Death in the Afternoon for Happy Hour and it was sooo worth it…read more Got the Raspberry Tom Collin's And a mystery Bar tenders choice! I will definitely come back to try other options on the menu! Great service and gives speakeasy vibes.

Luminescent has a vool.concet where they are a coffee house and switch over to being a cocktail…read morelounge after six o'clock in the evening. The ambiance is pleasant enough and the service was friendly. With it being on East Colonial Drive (State Road 50), it is a convenient enough stop and they have off-street parking. Overall, i would recommend here.

I ordered a Keral's Kulfi at Luminescent. It is an…read more Indian-inspired cafe by day, and apparently a cocktail lounge by night, which I wish to see one evening soon. The place is pretty inside; they invested in decorating it. The coffee had a nice candy like topping. I went during the day.

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

I decided to do my last magical dining for 2026 here. I made a reservation through OpenTable. I…read moredecided to sit at the bar since it was open, and tried the Capari cocktail for 15 dollars. It was literally bitter sweet, with the sweetness coming from the fruits, and the bitterness most likely from the liquor. It was still a good and refreshing drink. For the appetizer, I had to try their unique and popular pork belly s'mores. It looked like a dessert, but a sweet and savory dish. The pork belly was braised nicely and tender, with the marshmallow adding the sweetness. The homemade crackers were very nice, and the jalapeno added a nice kick. The main dish was the bourbon chicken. It was nicely tender and had a hint of sweetness from the bourbon. The rice went well with the chicken, and the broccolini was perfectly grilled. For dessert, the bread pudding with ice cream was a perfect end. Moist and delicious. It was getting full, so I was able to save some and enjoy at home too. The service was attentive with my bartender checking up with me occasionally. They were quite busy, but still friendly. The dining area looked dark and a bit more formal than last time I visited. But still social and relaxing. I didn't get to see the outdoor patio, but it looked nice from the inside. I parked at the UCF/Valencia garage, which was 3 dollars per hour. Sadly, they don't validate parking. I am so happy I ate at the Monroe for my last magical dining. It's been a while since I eaten there, but the food and drinks are still great. I must say the food was definitely high in calories, sugar, and fat, but it was well worth it. It's just that good in a very nice environment. Definitely will come again when I need southern comfort food! Overall: A

This is a tapas place so most of the plates are small. The price point is off for me for the…read moreportion size. The lamb was good but you only get 2 bites the roasted duck was good and you get plenty to share. The fiid comes out when it is ready.

This is a tapas place so most of the plates are small. The price point is off for me for the…read moreportion size. The lamb was good but you only get 2 bites the roasted duck was good and you get plenty to share. The fiid comes out when it is ready.

The Neighbors, with its perfect name, is a place where people gather from nearby. Located on the…read moresecond floor (elevator available), the aroma of pizza greets you as you step inside. As you walk through the corridor, you'll find a space that embodies cocktails, food, and trinkets for browsing and purchasing. With both bar space, high-tops, and regular seating options, you'll be tempted to indulge in all that it has to offer. Parking is available, but ride-sharing is recommended. Come for the Happy Hour, but stay for the vibes and great service. Cheers!

An east end market staple - I can't believe this is my first time trying their pizza. The…read moreatmosphere of the venue is a little weird with a bar in the middle of a store and tables to eat and drink at scattered throughout. The layout of the venue made it hard to understand if we should order at the bar or wait for a server. We ended up ordering at the bar individually and just waiting at a table on the side for our food. The server came around a few times to check in and they have several self serve water stations which was nice. We ordered drinks and two pizzas. Our drinks were pretty good and reasonably priced. My pizza was delicious - the regular. I really like the pepperoni and honey combo. My partner got the garden pesto pizza and it was weirdly spicy. The ingredients didn't include anything spicy so it's a mystery why the pizza was so hot. She got some ranch to cool it down which luckily was very yummy. Overall a unique experience and not bad food!

Had such a fantastic time at Lamp & Shade! This was a new-to-me spot, and I was so impressed by…read moreeverything from the beautiful atmosphere to the incredible food and wonderful service. I also loved that they offer both happy hour and late-night specials! We tried the Sushi Squared, grilled carrots, pork belly, and spicy rigatoni, and everything was absolutely delicious. The pork belly was especially to die for! Such a fun spot with great food, drinks, and ambiance. Will definitely be back!

Lets get shadyyyy…read more What I came here mainly for drinks with a friend. We each had 2 cocktails and they were both great. Also added the appetizers of the ink calamari and butternut squash. The ink calamari though! It was quite interesting! I mean yes, what did I imagine.. It was in ink batter so it came out black but it was delicious when you get over the weird pitch black look. The butternut squash was also delicious. The cocktails were creative and tasty, I did 2 rum based drinks and they weren't sweet neither too much alcohol, it was the perfect blend I guess. Environment Located on mills, the parking ofcourse was limited outside. There is valet available though. The inside was quite bit, it was decorated with shades. There are bar seating, high tops, tables and lounge style. It felt very loungey and cozy. Niceness of the staff The staff was super nice, everyone was ready to take your order and help you. No complains Dollar It was comparable to the rest of the street I guess. A drink is anywhere from 12-15$ and the same for the appetizers. Yes? I would definitely return here again.