Well they certainly don't need another glowing review singing their praises, yet here I am,…read morecompelled to write because the brunch experience is so wonderful. I hadn't been here since before pandemic, so I hoped the restaurant was still on their game. I needn't have been concerned! From arrival, to seating, to service, to selection, all top notch. Carving station. Fresh crepes. Omelette station. WALL of deserts. Full raw bar. Crab legs. Mimosas. Great selection of traditional breakfast options and salads. If you are not satisfied here, give up (smile)!! And the topper was the live jazz trio playing in the beautifully sunlit rotunda surrounded by all of the aforementioned delicacies. Expensive, but well worth it to treat yourself occasionally.

We went on Sunday for their $78 brunch buffet, which includes bottomless mimosas. Our server was…read moresuper friendly, attentive, and really made the experience feel special. There was also live jazz playing near the buffet, which added such a nice, relaxing vibe. Parking downtown can be tricky, so we used the hotel valet, but there are nearby garages as well if you prefer to self-park. The buffet was phenomenal. My favorites were the mac and cheese, prime rib, shrimp (they were HUGE), crab legs, and the tableside cinnamon bun dessert -- honestly worth the trip just for that. My only downside was that the oysters didn't taste very fresh. Overall, the ambiance was beautiful and it's a perfect brunch spot for a date or a family outing. Definitely a lovely Sunday experience!

After the Zara Larsson concert, we were starving and stumbled upon this gem at 1:30 AM. Even though…read moretheir internet was down and they couldn't take orders through their internal system, the staff was incredibly helpful. They walked us through ordering via Uber Eats instead and prepared our food as soon as we showed them the confirmation. They were even kind enough to let us dine in, despite the app being set to takeout. As for the food--it was fantastic. The Fried Chicken Bao was easily the highlight of the night. Side Note: Check the Uber Eats app before you order; they sometimes have Buy One, Get One deals on the bao! Highly recommended for a late-night fix.

Man I'm hyper jealous that I've never actually been TO The Bao Spot. I've always had them via…read moredelivery and the food has always been hot, fresh and insanely flavorful! When you order delivery you almost have to expect soggy food that's at best like warm, but every single time I've gotten The Bao Spot delivered they have packaged things smartly and the food has been perfect! I'm especially fond of the Spicy Chicken Bao, the buns are so pillowy and light, the chicken is insanely crispy and flavored all the way through. If you're a fan of spicy bite, this one has it! The Gyoza are top notch and the dipping sauce is so yummy! The decor of the place looks amazing and creative, one of these days I'm going to head over and check it all out in person because it looks fun and inviting!

We walked here from our hotel for dinner. It was a little…read morebusy. Without a reservation they said we could wait 45 minutes or sit at the bar. We chose to sit at the bar. The restaurant is nicely decorated. It feels warm and inviting. Clean, but nostalgic. The waiter/bartender was wonderful. Very attentive, friendly and hard working. They were super busy, but we felt well-taken care of. I ordered the 8oz filet with broccolini as a side. We ordered truffle fries to share as a table. We had a couple of glasses of wine. The meal was delicious. Everything came out perfect! I would definitely return. But I'd make reservations next time.

Last night my friend took me to Kres for an early birthday celebration. The hostesses were SO…read morewelcoming and kind and wished me a happy birthday. The ambiance of the restaurant was very intimate and dimly lit, with black and red accents everywhere, including the tables with one red rose placed in a small vase. Bojan was our server and he was spectacular. He explained the wine list and menu to us and asked if we needed any assistance in choosing / had any questions about the menu. My only complaint of the evening is our appetizers seemed to take a tad bit long to be served, but everything else was fabulous. I ordered the tequila lavender cocktail, which is nothing like I've ever tasted before. It had coconut cream, lime, tequila, and lavender. It was delicious. We started off by sharing a Caesar salad and Parmesan truffle fries. We also were served bread service with a side of garlic oil. The caesar salad was served with a Parmesan pita crisp, and the fries were very crunchy and delicious. We split two entrees: the salmon and the vegan stuffed shells. The stuffed shells were fairly small, with only 4 in the entree, but was nonetheless flavorful and delicious. I almost forgot it was vegan! The salmon was a large cut and served over a creamy risotto and was my favorite of the evening. It was delicious. We ordered the lava cake for dessert and Bojan went the extra mile by placing a birthday candle inside of it and ended up providing the dessert on the house! This was so special and we appreciated it so much.

Nifty's is a great lunch or early dinner spot. There's a few four person tables or you can order…read moreonline for pickup if you need a quick downtown lunch. I highly recommend the gochujang coconut ramen with spicy pork and the tteokbokki for something tasty, especially if it's cold out.

Stopped by for a quick lunch with my mom. This place was pretty easy to find. You can park along…read morethe street or in the garage which it is attached to. They have a little sign by the street to help you find it/advertising, as it's in the hallway of the plaza. It's on the ground level so we didn't have to take any stairs or elevator. Upon entry, there was no one to greet us. We headed to the register where they had a bunch of menus and pictures. While we were looking, the lady came out from the back with food items for someone who was already seated. Everything looked good. There was a guy waiting for his order to go, another guy waiting to eat by himself, and another lady also waiting to eat by herself. There was some interview going on between two guys- sounded like it was about the restaurant as I heard them talking about kimchi fried rice. It sounded so good, I ordered that with shrimp. Mom had the bento box lunch. We asked for two cups for water, which she said she would bring to us. We sat for awhile, and saw the others and the to go person get their food. The water cups did not come until after she brought us our food. Maybe that's the way they do it? Anyhow- our food was out in a reasonable time and everything was delicious. I tried some of mom's beef bento box- she got the bulgogi beef and we were both a little shocked that it was ground beef and not thin slices, but the flavor was spot on. My mom did not finish her lunch and I had a small portion of rice left. When I asked for one to go box- the lady almost seemed upset that I didn't want two! She asked me what about my leftovers? To which I said my mom was taking everything in one box. lol. We don't like to waste and I wasn't going to toss mine but it seemed silly to get another box for the little bit of rice I had. So we put it all in one. We paid at the register and took our box. There are many more items on the menu I'd like to try. My mom was pretty impressed with the place. It's nothing to look at, really, but the food is good and she will probably bring her friends here for lunch.

This is one of my go to spots downtown for lunch. I usually order to-go before or after the lunch…read morerush through the app or online. The food is good - I usually order their miso, sushi or their chicken katsu curry. They have decent specials worth checking out. It's a chill atmosphere outside of lunch hours. Overall it's a solid place. They offer a variety of food at a decent price. There's a manager there that is hands on and attentive - big shoutout to him as well as the staff there. I know they put up with a ton - especially with it being a downtown crowd. They do an awesome job.

So glad Bento Downtown Orlando is open late! Quick service, a clean and calm atmosphere, and…read morefriendly staff made it an easy, stress-free meal. Great food too!!

I ordered the Pad Thai, the coconut soup and dumplings through UberEats. The packaging was poor. It…read morehad spilled quite a bit. Though the Pad Thai had a good amount of chicken and seafood (upcharge for both), it was disproportionate. The noodles was too much, there was no spring onions, no bean sprouts, the tamarind sauce was weak, no peanuts and no limes. Truly disappointed. I would avoid ordering this. The Thai coconut soup was ok as was the dumplings. For the money that I spent, I felt this experience was not great. The restaurant could certainly improve quite a bit. The photos would only hurt them more, so not posting anything.

When we walked in, the whole restaurant smelled of stale Marijuana smoke. It felt like half of the…read morerestaurant was closed and the lights were off. It was a wierd vibe.I needed to use the restroom right after we sat down and it was gross. The food was fair at best. I added a star for the presentation. The heart shaped rice is a nice touch. I had the duck pineapple curry. I asked for it medium and it was not spiced at all. The sauce was bland and tasted like a sweet tomato sauce. The pineapple tasted canned. The service was the other bright spot. The server was friendly and helpful.

My friend Ashley took me here because I was depressed. Sushi makes me feel better for a little bit…read morebut this SUSHI had me uplifted until the end of the night. I'm assuming it's always Happy Hour and I'm all for it. The sushi was delicious. The staff incredible. Everything was clean and fresh. It was my first time ever going inside and I'm impressed. I couldn't believe that I've been living in FL for 4 years and I never went inside. I'll definitely come back but in a way better mood.

This is a great sushi happy hour spot! The 2 rolls were regular portions and I got it for $14…read morethat's a good deal! I definitely recommend for a nice day spot or date night!

Thrive continues to impress after being open for many years…read more I especially love their colorful drink menu showing what goes in each cocktail. Their menu is small plates. Yes they are expensive. But the interior is beautiful, service is always outstanding, and the food has unique twists....Worth it I especially love the crisp rice bites and slider menu. Perfect stop with friends before heading out for the night. It gets too loud on a weekend night for a date but during the week it would make a great date night destination. They wouldn't be my go-to for sushi, but it's not bad either. The only small suggestion I'd love to see, is adding a rotating special cocktail to the happy hour menu. The happy hour drink list is very unimpressive given the normal drink menu

This is a VERY cute spot Downtown Orlando. I usually park in the parking garage across from the…read morefire station and walk over. The place is beautifully decorated with greenery and modern furniture. I've been here both for brunch and dinner. The drink menu is so unique. The diagrams show you the contents of the drink in a legend kind of style and every drink I've had here is delicious. The waitstaff is attentive and the bartenders are skilled. My favorite item is the Double Play sushi entree. The chef, like the other staff, knows what hes doing back there! The food comes out hot and perfectly crispy. This is a great place for brunch/dinner with friends or as a date night.

Jernigan's is the restaurant located inside the Kia Center that's usually reserved for those with…read morespecific seating. I was fortunate enough to have some of those seats and thus got to try this out. It's a buffet style, and man can you go to town if you really wanted. Salad, fruit, smoked chicken, ham, veggies, mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, a whole charcuterie section and more. Oh yeah and don't forget the ice cream sundae bar. They also wait on you at the tables, getting you drinks if you want though you could walk over to the bar as well. If it's before game time, you can walk in and be seated but as the game starts they usually want you to make a reservation. I have to say the coolest part was the view while dining here. It's on the 4th floor so you can sit and literally look out on the court. That was pretty neat.

We've been to this restaurant about four times. We like to eat dinner here as magic fans to watch…read morethe games, eat/drink, and be around good service. Our recent visit was no exception, thanks to our attentive and friendly server, Eric. However, the food is average and not the main draw. You're really paying for the overall experience, which includes all-you-can-eat and drink (beer, wine, and soda). At $105 per person, it may seem steep, but considering the prices at Kia center, it's somewhat a decent value. My one complaint is aimed at management who allow non-dining guests to enter the restaurant and dining area. By not creating a barrier, separating the area between the bar and dining area, people throughout the game kept walking to our table to video, watch and take pictures of the game, even though they did not have reservations to allow them in dining area. This poor control of guests who have no reservations can be distracting and intrusive. As someone paying $200 for a dinner and show experience, I don't want strangers hovering over my table or disrupting my meal. The dining area should be reserved for paying customers. Overall, this restaurant is a great choice for a fun and unique night out. Just be aware of the potential distractions, and hopefully, management will take steps to address this issue. Still, I recommend this restaurant for a date night or a hangout with friends!