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3.4 (167 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Sarah K.

Beautiful restaurant, but the service didn't match the price We arrived 10 minutes early for our 8:30 PM reservation. There was only one host, who was away from the host stand for almost 10 minutes, leaving us and three other couples waiting to be seated. There also isn't much of a waiting area, so the arrival experience felt disorganized. The ambiance was beautiful -- upscale, dim, intimate, and perfect for a steakhouse. Once seated, our server came over within five minutes, but mentioned there were no water glasses available and that she'd have to find some. I also politely asked for lemons with our water. About 20 minutes later, she returned to ask if we had questions about the menu. We were doing the Magical Dining menu and already knew what we wanted, so we ordered our cocktails, appetizers, entrées, and dessert all at once. Another 10-15 minutes passed before our water AND cocktails arrived together. Our drinks were finished by the time our appetizers arrived. The cocktails were very well made, and once we finally had water, our server was diligent about keeping it full. Unfortunately, I never did get the lemons I had requested. The lobster bisque was excellent -- a little salty, but the fresh chunks of lobster were a huge bonus. We devoured it. Our server later said she was behind on bread, so she brought us one fresh piece with their house-made butter. Both were delicious, but with only two people at the table, we would have appreciated one piece each. Our entrées took about 45 minutes. They were out of the 6 oz steaks, so I had to pay extra for the larger one. On the bright side, our entrées and side arrived together, everything was warm, and the food itself was very good. Unfortunately, the service continued to be inconsistent. We ordered another cocktail, but I changed my mind and wanted to cancel it. We couldn't find our server for about 30 minutes, and when we finally did, she was bringing the drink. I decided I'd try it, but honestly didn't want it and hadn't touched it. I asked if she could take it back, and she said, "It doesn't really work that way, I can't give your drink to someone else, and we won't take it off your bill." I understand restaurants have policies regarding drinks, but the way this was communicated felt unnecessarily dismissive. After an awkward silence, she added that the kitchen could take the difference off our steak upgrade. We appreciated that gesture, but the interaction was uncomfortable. Our server did box up our food for us, which we appreciated. Then dessert became another issue. A different server brought us the wrong dessert. When we pointed it out, she looked extremely startled and rushed over to our server, who checked her booklet and confirmed the mistake. They went back to the kitchen, and our server later told us the correct dessert was on its way. It was now around 10:30 PM, so my partner asked if she could bring our check while we waited for dessert. Our server looked surprised and said, "But your dessert isn't here yet." We explained that we knew, but wanted the bill. She then asked, "Are you wanting it to go?" We said no, we simply wanted the check, and she walked away. Another unnecessarily awkward interaction when we were just trying to start paying. Finally, our dessert arrived. The brownie was described online as a "warm brownie with crumbled Oreo cookie served a la mode with whipped cream, chocolate, and caramel sauce." Unfortunately, ours was ROCK HARD. By the time we paid and left, we had been there almost three hours from when we were seated. For what we paid, we expected a much more polished experience. There were definitely positives: the beautiful ambiance, excellent cocktails, delicious lobster bisque, great bread and butter, and very good entrées. Our server also kept our water full and boxed our food for us, which we appreciated. However, the long waits, difficulty finding our server, forgotten lemons, inconsistent communication, drink issue, incorrect dessert, and disappointing brownie ultimately overshadowed the good parts. For an upscale steakhouse at this price point, we expected much better service and attention to detail. We left feeling like we paid a lot of money for an experience that simply wasn't worth it. Unfortunately, we probably won't be returning.

Filet  *Lobster Oscar
Vikki B.

Very quiet intimate dining room. Great for dates! Our server Andrea, was amazing with great recommendations. Get the Brussel sprouts and key lime pie! Delish!!

italian cream cake
Jonathan L.

We came here for magical dining. $60 prix fixe menu with an appetizer, entree and dessert. The food tasted great. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sear on the steak was perfect! The appetizer bacon slab was melt in your mouth greatness! And both desserts were delicious too! The place is so much bigger than it looks on the outside. They get their meats from Linz and it looks like they exclusively use them as their butcher. Service was great and the waitstaff worked at a good pace to get the food and drinks flowing and moving. It was a great experience!

Traditional Key Lime Pie
Steve S.

BoVine is a little pricey -- even for Magical Dining, but the service is impeccable and the food is good. First up, Salmon Chips - smoked salmon over crispy chips with chipotle cream cheese, fried capers, pickled onions, and fresh arugula. The salmon was not sliced but minced served on a what seemed to be a potato chip. Second, the Petite Filet Mignon cooked to the requested medium well. Very good cut of meat and tender. Lastly, the Traditional Key Lime Pie with a slight tartness like it is supposed to have. The food came out a little slow, but everything was fresh and tasty. Servers were pleasant and welcoming. The place is overly dark but a nice ambiance. I would say go here for a special occasion.

Brussel sprouts
Dolly S.

Some of the food did not meet my expectations. The lobster bisque was not the quality is had expectation of. They put 1 teaspoon of lobster in your bowl and then pour the broth over it. The broth taste closer to gravy...not what I thought it would be. The salmon crisp were 3 potato chips with a very good teaspoon of salmon on top. The steak was cooked exactly like i wanted and not dry. The lamb was fall off the bone wonderful and the risotto was perfect. Brussel sprouts were soft and wonderful. The key lime was tart and creamy the coconut cake was sweet and a little dry. Staff was attentive. They keep the lighting on the darker side but it was fine.

Key lime pie and Italian cake
Brittani J.

I went to Bovine during Magical Dining. The location is beautiful and definitely a great fine dining experience. I had the lobster bisque (which has lobster meat) and it was absolutely delicious. I enjoyed my lamb and the risotto. The brussel sprouts come with thick little pieces of bacon, but wasn't that flavorful. My friend had the crab stuffed trout, which was very good! We both enjoyed our desserts the Italian cake and key lime pie. The server was very nice, attentive and helpful with guiding us on what to order. I would definitely dine again!

New England Lobster Roll
John C.

We found the BoVine steakhouse by chance when looking for places to go for brunch on a Sunday. It was empty except for 4 very loud people at the bar, so we decided to sit outside. We ordered the New England Lobster Roll, The Chicken Salad Croissant, and an order of the Salt Brined Fries. The Lobster Roll had quite a bit of lobster claw meat and tasted great. The Chicken Salad Croissant was loaded with chicken salad and was also very good. The only issue was there was no way the croissant was going to hold and support all that chicken salad, so it became more of a salad plate after it fell apart. The fries were nice and crispy, and we enjoyed our visit to the BoVine Steakhouse for Sunday Brunch.

Bovine Wedge
Joelle S.

We came with a large group for Magical Dining and were super disappointed. We had made a reservation well in advance and still ended up waiting 30 minutes for our table. The server seemed overwhelmed at times and would disappear for long periods of time. When we would try to order more drinks, he would tell us to wait and then not come back. We would have bought more of them if given the opportunity though my husband's old fashioned had way too much bitters and was not good. The food portions seemed small, especially the sides and apps, but not sure if they did smaller portions for magical dining. The food came out sporadically and they completely forgot my husband's appetizer and when it finally did come (the salmon chips) it was cold and not very good. We had to keep reminding the server what we were waiting on and the dinner took 3 hours. That being said, the wedge, steak, truffle Mac and cheese, and coconut dessert tasted great. But the poor service would not make me want to rush back any time soon.

Tasha G.

Finally had the opportunity to Magical Dine !!! In Beautiful Winter Park on Park Ave. Parking spot in front a major score. Patio area is really cute outside in the fresh air, the ground was wet it had been raining earlier, The hostess greeted us with a smile and we were all very pleased with how soon after our arrival we were able to be seated and placed our drink orders. A great spot for date night, low lighting, soft music really romantic vibes ! Steaks, Pork Chop, & Egg rolls all prepared Excellent chefs kiss

Lobster Benedict
Madison L.

We had Mother's Day brunch here and it was a good experience. Service was friendly, but slow. Our table had two seats against pillars and it was difficult to fully seat everyone. We had to move chairs around to be comfortable. The ambiance was nice. I enjoyed a cappuccino. For my entree, I got the lobster eggs Benedict with breakfast potatoes. The dish was solid with tender lobster and plenty of toppings. However, it wasn't hot enough. My family enjoyed the veggie omelette, French onion soup, and seafood. I did order a sangria, but it never came. While the ambience and food is good, the service is lacking for a steakhouse.

Our soup, appetizer & my drink was good! Had high hopes!
Marigold Jeanne D.

I don't usually write reviews, especially negative ones, because things happen. But I'm extra sad because it's our anniversary today, and of all the places, we decided to drive almost an hour to give this place a try & have a good steakhouse experience. My husband and I had high hopes since our burrata appetizer was good, as well as my drink, & their house bread. We waited for almost 2 hours for our main entree: bone-in ribeye which was dry & well-done instead of medium. The sides of truffle mac & cheese seemed to have been cooked by a 3rd grader--soggy shells, bland. The brussel sprouts looked eh but tasted okay. From cozy & welcoming, the restaurant's entire vibe turned out cold & even angry. Something must've happened in the kitchen, & while they can choose not to share, as affected customers, we deserved a bit of an explanation & apology for waiting dang too long! But the staff was just all glum & quiet. They have to be professional & be trained on customer service. Sh*t happens, but paying customers deserve better. Never coming back & I don't recommend for people to come here, especially if they're celebrating a special occasion.

Neyha D.

Excellent service great food atmosphere Great ambiance Will be back Great location

6oz filet

We went to Bovine for Magical Dining with our adult children and were really looking forward to the experience. Unfortunately, overall, it was just okay. Although we had a reservation, we waited about 20-30 minutes to be seated. The restaurant was very busy, and our food took quite a while to arrive. We were never brought bread, so we eventually had to ask for it. Three of us ordered different selections from the Magical Dining menu--the 6 oz. filet, lamb osso buco, and pork chop. My son ordered the duck. While the presentation of the dishes was nice, the Magical Dining selections were good but not great. The duck was definitely the star of the night. There were also some disappointing details. The lobster bisque was not hot, and the short rib egg rolls were just okay. Several wines were unavailable, including one we had enjoyed so much that we wanted a second glass, only to find they had already run out. The desserts were probably the weakest part of the meal. The Oreo brownie was very dry, and we ended up leaving part of it. We also ordered a chocolate cake to take home, but unfortunately, it did not taste fresh. The ambiance was also underwhelming and did not have the upscale or impressive atmosphere we were expecting. I do want to mention that our server, Tina, was very attentive and provided good service throughout the evening. Overall, we enjoyed spending the evening together as a family, but based on our Magical Dining experience, the food was average and the overall experience did not live up to what we expected from Bovine.

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Luke's Kitchen and Bar

4.1(737 reviews)
2.0 mi
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Luke's is always a favorite! The food is consistently good and the service is excellent every time…read morewe visit. The ambiance is always dim and upscale and it is a great date night spot We recently tried the meatloaf, which I don't remember ever seeing on the menu before, and it is officially a new favorite. So flavorful, comforting, and definitely something I would order again. Everything else at the table was delicious too. And the White Linen is hands down one of my all-time favorite cocktails -- so light, refreshing, and consistently good. Luke's continues to be one of those places we can count on for a great meal and great service. My only request: PLEASE bring back the rolls! If you know, you know. Those rolls were everything!

We came here one night for a nice dinner. We got a nice dinner. The ambiance is picture perfect,…read morelike a movie scene. Dim lighting, dark wooden tables, just really comfortable. The food was also great. We started off with the Sourdough Flatbread (mushroom, ham, fig, goat cheese), and honestly, this might have been the best flatbread I've ever had in my life. It was a great size, has a hearty crust for good handling, and the toppings are just magnificent in quantity And quality. Just wow. Delicious. For my main, I had the Crab Cakes (citrus beurre blanc, tomato-smoked pepper jam, fries). Again, dynamite dish. Lots of crab in those cakes, a creamy, acidic sauce as a nice foil to the crab, and then a nice little pop of that smoked pepper jam to really make the dish interesting with every bite. So good. I also got to try a nightly special they had, a Lamb Tenderloin. Perfectly medium rare, a nice rice side, just done really well. We finished off with probably the best part of the night, the Skillet Brownie (salted caramel, vanilla soft serve). Insane. Ooey and gooey, warm and chocolatey, with a hint of salty caramel. With that dollop of vanilla ice cream just melting away on top, it was the perfect dessert. What really set back this visit was the service. Our server was just awful, I'm sorry. I'm not saying she was an awful person. She was a lovely person, but restaurant service is probably just not the job for her. I won't go any farther. Overall, the ambiance and the food here are exceptional. I would definitely come back here again.

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Luke's Kitchen and Bar - Lamb flatbread

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