This was an AWESOME experience! I came here with 5 other work friends, after hosting 2 days of events at the Hyatt Regency in the Orlando Airport. We were dying for a place with fresh air and outdoor seating, so a colleague found Canvas and we were all completely on board. This exceeded all expectations. The outdoor table in a covered area on the lake was just what we needed and the space itself is beautiful. Our server was Elizabeth and she was someone who has a real gift for delivering great hospitality. We were a larger, last minute group and she really took great care of us so we were all grateful to be seated in her section and all said how excellent she was at her job. The drink list was awesome and they had a great variety of cocktails, mocktails, and wines by the glass/bottle. I had a watermelon ranch water to start, that was so light and refreshing, plus really unique. I then moved onto wine, but my colleagues ordered a variety of drinks like the Lake Side Collins, Espresso Martini, and Blood Orange Cosmo. One in our group who is pregnant really enjoyed the mocktails on the menu. We started with a few apps that Elizabeth recommended, including the whipped ricotta, buffalo chicken, and calamari. We had a lot of different food preferences, but everyone easily found something to order. I had a Caesar salad and truffle fries (the fries were good, but not truffle-y) since like a toddler, I filled up on apps, but everyone cleaned their plates. The portions are also HUGE - two of my friends split the mushroom calzone and a Caesar and it was probably enough food for 3 people. We ended by sharing the Nutella donuts at the table which was the best choice to wrap up a wonderful evening out after two really hard days of work. If I lived in the area, Canvas would be somewhere I'd want in regular rotation to visit - it was a great blend of amazing service, a beautiful ambiance and vibe, and wonderful food/drink options. The most difficult part was figuring out WHAT to order off this menu! read more

Great food, but I didn't realize I'd be working as part of the staff during dinner. We still tipped... but at that point we probably should've clocked in instead. I swear this whole experience felt like a social experiment or something. We were quoted a 20-minute wait that turned into 40, which is fine, but when we got the "table ready" text and went up front, the staff didn't even know if our table was actually ready. Already confused. Then we get seated at a 4-person table. We ask if we can sit at the 2-person table literally right next to it (like... less than a foot away), and they say no. Instead, they have us pull apart the 4-person table ourselves to make it work... and we had to clean it too because there was still stuff on it. At this point I'm like ok so we're employees now? Then a manager comes over and asks us to pick up and rotate our table to make space for a couple with a baby. Mind you this is the SECOND time we've had to move our table. We do it... and then they don't even seat the couple there. So we just rearranged the restaurant for fun I guess. The hostess was also hovering and making small talk about a matcha I got from the coffee spot inside, which felt like she was trying to make up for the table situation but it just made everything more awkward. Also why are the water refills like that?? They kept coming by and pouring literal droplets instead of just filling the glass. And our server somehow had perfect timing in the worst way possible -- every single time my mouth was full, she would appear and ask how everything was. It became a running joke. At one point we were laughing so hard because we genuinely couldn't believe what was happening. The crazy part is the food was actually really good. We spent around $200, so I expected the experience to match. Overall... great food, but the service felt like a fever dream. At this point I'm just wondering when HR is sending my onboarding paperwork. read more

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Holy smokes! Five stars is an underrating! This place deserves 20 stars!! The atmosphere was amazing the food was astronomical and gastronomical, and the service was unmatched. It was definitely pricey but totally totally totally worth the experience. My server was Julie, and she should be running this place. She was extremely accommodating, and I am not easy to please by any means. It takes a lot to WOW me. I left there secretly wishing that we could have been friends, LOL Here is what we had: Starters : Poached pears and Vermont cheddar salad and Lobster Bisque Entrees : Espresso rubbed NY Strip with sauteed spinach, turnips with Tandoori smoked carrots with truffle honey. Roasted Mushroom Pappardelle Pasta. Pan roasted Maine sea scallops Desert: Fresh Berry Mille Feuille with lemon curd, vanilla cream, raspberry pâte de fruit read more

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This place is legit popping. I love when you enter there was actually a private party going on. It looked like a happy hour and then when you turn to your right, you see this big beautiful restaurant. It looks very industrial but is very modern. The drinks were on point and actually a restaurant that actually brings bread to the table and you actually have a view from inside looking over to the water that day. It was cloudy and they have this little crystal house where you could take a picture in front of it. The service was great. The gentleman was on point and everything he said, and he explained everything and how the restaurant worked definitely a place that I would go back to when I return to Florida. so if you're looking for a more modernized restaurant and a cool bar atmosphere, this is the place. read more

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We went for dinner and really enjoyed both the drinks and food. The service was also very good!! read more

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Really nice place in Lake Nona with a beautiful view and very nice overall ambiance. Our waiter was amazing! Super nice and very attentive to our large party... however... Honestly I was not impressed with the food! My husband ordered the Chicken Picatta and it was very soupy and oily. The noodles would slip right off the fork and it was impossible for him to eat. It almost felt more like a chicken noodle soup. I had the Mojo Pork Shoulder, and the pork and fried yuca were the only good things on the plate. The rice and beans tastes like they were seasoned with sugar instead of salt. Sadly I'd say I wouldn't return or recommend this place. Other people in my party also felt disappointed with the food. read more

Canvas - Mojo Pork Shoulder - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Looking for a new place to try on our way home from a weekend at Epcot. Looked up a few places and this had some outdoor seating on a lake that sounded nice. We had reservations and from the looks of it that was a good idea since it filled up pretty quick and it was Sunday! Got our table outside on the lake. Looked over the menu. Grabbed a class of wine. Ordered. I got the Canvas burger. Really good. Great flavors on the meat and the toppings were fresh. Added an egg to 'breakfast it up'. They added bacon although I didn't ask for it. Good call! It was delicious. Upgraded to truffle fries and this was the only knock as they were not very truffaly but cooked nicely. Deb got the spicy beef salad. Soba noodles and steak with a really good sesame lime vinaigrette. Delicious. Large portion as well. Service was great and our server was very helpful with great suggestions. Food was very good. We will try to make it out here again. read more

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We had the best time at Canvas Restaurant & Market in Lake Nona Town Center! The plaza itself is so charming and inviting, it makes you want to slow down and stay awhile. We originally stopped in for drinks and dessert... and somehow ended up sharing appetizers and full meals too (no regrets ). The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we walked in, you can feel the hospitality. Definitely check out the chalkboard specials... and whatever you do, DO NOT skip dessert. Trust me. Absolute must. read more

Canvas - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I truly love coming to Canvas and this time was no different. Enjoyed a late dinner with a nice glass of wine and dessert afterward. I ordered the chicken piccata which was full of great flavor and great size portion. Service was very good and the ambiance was nice and quiet with low lighting which was nice. Canvas has yet to disappoint me and I'm look forward to brunch soon! read more

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This place is pretty darn good! Located in the Lake Nona area. We went here for my girlfriend's birthday brunch and we all had a really good time. The ambiance is very brunch-like but it's a good time. Our service was great and our food was really good! The Benedict I had was so tasty and I would definitely get it again. Would recommend. read more

Canvas - Canvas Benedict - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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We wanted to love Canvas. It would have been great to have another terrific non-chain restaurant in our wheelhouse but it just missed the marks in our book. It's a gorgeous locale and a wonderful spot to enjoy the sunset. I would definitely recommend it for happy hour and maybe their handhelds are much better? I had a terrific Aperol spritz, but my husband's watermelon ranch water was as if someone thought about watermelon and dropped a dropped a teensy bit of pink food coloring in the drink. I don't even think a watermelon was waved over the drink. From his wince when he drank it I asked am I going to have to finish your drink? He did drink it, but he really didn't enjoy it. I should have put the three dollars worth of mint? Basil? In my purse for a later use. The bread service is a nice touch that is not so common. The butter was flavorful and well salted. None of the appetizers spoke to us and I knew I wanted dessert. We were both unsure what to get until we saw another diner get the chicken piccata. I love a good piccata but this was overpowered and a far too briny. The chicken was well prepared, but the sauce was just not enjoyable. I love a good caper, but these were the large caper berries and there really was just an over abundance of them. My husband had the bread and butter pudding, he loved the whipped cream, but these pudding was served cold. He ate it, but enjoyed some of my lime/coconut soft serve sundae. Will we back? Most likely not, we'd rather go to Nona Blue where we've never had a bad meal and it was actually more reasonable for the quality. read more

Canvas - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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My husband and I decided to celebrate our anniversary at Canvas for lunch. When we walked in the hostess sat us by the lake with a beautiful view. Our waitress was phenomenal and helped us figure out what to get on the menu. All her recommendations were perfection. While we were waiting for our appetizers the server brought us a complimentary glass of champagne for my husband and I to toast to. It was such a nice gesture and the champagne was really good. All of the cocktails were delicious, fresh, and perfectly mixed. All the food was hot, fresh, and you could taste the quality ingredients in every bite. Service, views, food, and drinks were 10/10 and highly recommend. read more

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The Happy hour prices are really good! I enjoyed this sangria that they make carbonated . We had a party of 20 and they gave us two servers and pretty fast service. The calamari is probably some of the best I've had in a very long time. The grilled chicken dish had a lot of flavor. The ambiance is great for an after work hangout or a nice dinner. read more

Canvas - Chicken Piccata - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We prepaid for the mother's Day Canvas Dockside brunch. , which was heavily advertised on their website at OpenTable for reservations. It was $40 per person. Private dining area, which is dockside next-door the actual restaurant so you had to sit in a big table with strangers kinda like old-fashioned cruising. And it was a buffet. So took 25 minutes for the omelette station. Different foods on the buffet, but most things were empty. Eggs empty. One yeah one omelette station for 90 people. This was set in the private dining room at dockside so they were 10 tables of 9+ an extra four top they placed in the corner. cause it looks like they over sold the event and had to put an extra four top table on the corner. I take these reviews very seriously cause I work on hospitality so I know. Eggs, the bacon or things were out the mac & cheese, The food were in chafing dishes and warming lamps. The food was cold. It was definitely not to temperature. We cruise a lot so we are buffet experts. . The restaurant is always delicious but we will not be doing this Mother's Day buffet again. We've eaten at Canvas many times before and have a great time. . We had an awesome Easter meal inside the restaurant. It was also very deceptive when you were making the reservation online you had to really read that it was for dockside not the actual restaurant cause we would've been perfectly happy to just sit at the restaurant because that's what we were expecting. We thought it would've been like Easter where they had special dishes for Mothet's day. We didn't realize it was like this private event buffet Switching out those chafing dishes while the line was long as all of them were empty. Somebody need to have been back there, switching it out while there was a line now the buffet is full, but everybody's done eating what's the point. I also worry about that the chafing dishes are not kept to temperature because the food was cold. The coffee and juice stations were constantly running out of coffee cups as well. You know you have 94 guests you gotta have more than 20 coffee cups. They also had the servers running back-and-forth trying to stock the station. I would've gotten a Cambro that rolls.and hat was covered that had all the refills of the juices in there and extra cups put it on that corner. That way you could stock it as things were running out not making these poor servers run back-and-forth for one carafe. It was not the best. It felt very just put together last minute cash grab. read more

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Absolutely wonderful experience here again. This time we were here for a bridal shower then was beautiful and elegant. The space was perfect and with a gorgeous view. Staff were very attentive and speedy. All the brunch items and lunch were delicious and plentiful. I always love my standard farmhouse salad. Before headed back home I left with some coffee at the front of the restaurant to keep me boosted. read more

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What to say about @canvaslakenona ? It was a first time experience for me and a friend; and there are mixed reviews. I opted for the Fish Tacos which was served with Yucca Fries and a cilantro sauce, while he chose Pork Belly Lettuce Wrapped Tacos. For our side, we chose the Potatoes Au'Gratin. Honestly, the pork belly tacos were a major hit, I highly suggest to order that in comparison to the others. The fish tacos were incredibly bland. I also suggest to the restaurant to season a bit more. The restaurant is very pretty and great for photo ops. read more

Canvas - Baja Fish Tacos, Potatoes Au Gratin, Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

A fantastic meal. Friendly, fast service and AMAZING food! I dropped in to kill some time after a flight into MCO mid-day on a Sunday. I sat at the bar and had a great experience. I HIGHLY recommend the strawberry basil daiquiri, it's not overly sweet and perfectly balanced. Also, the tuna tartare is a fantastic dish. The mussels are the only thing that wasn't worth writing about. Overall, this is such a gem and worth the strange path through a neighborhood to get to! I'll be back if I'm ever in the area again. read more

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Not the best meal and average service. Nothing special here....I have eaten here four times now and I have never been impressed with the food or the service. The bar makes good drinks and I would not have eaten here if I wasn't there for a meeting or a party. read more

Visited Canvas for lunch on a Friday. No wait but if you want to sit overlooking the water, make a reservation. We sat in the bar area where it can get warm due to the large windows. We were sweating by the end of our meal. I'm sure the alcohol didn't help but something to be mindful of. We had the meatloaf with peas and mashed potatoes. I lii ok ver that it was grilled and the crispy edges added to the texture. It enjoyed this meal and would definitely order it again. The mac and cheese with chicken tenders was just okay. The chicken was flavorless but the mac and cheese made up for it. The drinks were perfect and the manager was very accommodating and friendly. The yuca fries (not pictured) were delicious! Parking can be a challenge at Canvas during peak times. read more

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Love this place for a nice lunch- dinner. I can't leave without an order of the Yuca Fries. My daughter enjoys the views on the lake because she gets to see the ducks below and cows in the distance which is nice. Service isn't an issue here the service we've gotten the two times we've been here has been great! read more

Canvas - Yuca fries - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

With such a terrible rating, I would like to cover some positives. Bad with names, but definitely need to shine light on our Server. She provided exceptional professional customer service The other positive is Canvas has a great location overlooking the water. We requested a table overlooking the water and we were accommodated. The food is where they failed. Biscuits and gravy was so salty it was unbearable after a few bites no matter how hungry I was. The egg was completely overcooked and burned underneath. It was clearly visible and hard to understand how the cook would even allow it to go out. Probably just a lack of personal pride is the only reason. The poke salad was a complete failure. It had probably 2 ounces of fish and included rice as if it was a poke bowl. The greens/veggies don't mix with rice. This is coming from an individual who grew up in the land that created and invented poke read more

Canvas - Poke salad. See if you can find the poke in the pic. When you do, you won't need your fingers to assist you in counting the pieces of fish - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This restaurant was BEAUTIFUL especially the patio and view however I wouldn't come back. My friend and I ordered the cod sandwich and both got delivered the chicken cutlet sandwich. The server never came back to check on us so we never got the chance to tell her so we just ate it. It was good but needed more sauce which we also couldn't ask for since she never came back to check on us but checked on the table next to us twice. There was a foxtail coffee inside the restaurant which was cool. Overall it was fine but not super impressed. read more

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This was my second time here for brunch and had a great experience. Starting with a table by the lake for constant views and then our amazing waitress Amanda, who was funny and hospitable. I ordered the pancakes and side of potatoes and my wife ordered the breakfast plate with eggs, turkey sausage, and a biscuit. We also ordered the spicy mango margarita and a pineapple mimosa. Everything was GREAT! Definitely recommend for a brunch spot if you're in the area! read more

Canvas - Pancakes - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We went for brunch on a Sunday and it was packed. I recommend making reservations to help with the wait. We were seated quickly having made a same day reservation. There's brunch only on the weekends and it's a good variety to choose from. We had the steak and eggs, burger, brunch flatbread, yuca fries, shrimp mango salad, and bread pudding for dessert. It was a LOT of food but we wanted to try a bit of everything. There was just one hiccup where we had to send the steak back after asking for it to be cooked more. There's indoor and outdoor seating with an industrial/modern style for the place and it overlooks a small lake. Very pretty when the weather is cool enough! read more

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Great food, great customer service, and well priced! The mussels were a star for sure! read more

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What a great place to have dinner and drinks. We went on a weeknight to celebrate a birthday and loved the experience. It want to busy so the atmosphere was great. Our server was attentive and did great with our party of 9. The food was good and so were the drinks. I'll definitely go back to try a few other things on the menu. read more

Canvas - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I was pleasantly surprised with Canvas! I was looking for a cute lil local restaurant and this was perfect! It sits on the water for a nice view, had a chill vibe, good service and good food! Was here on a Tuesday for an early lunch so service was on point and the restaurant wasn't busy. I ordered the white queso spinach dip and the mahi Baja tacos (blackened). Both were delish! Would recommend both. read more

Canvas - Blackened mahi Baja tacos - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We live in LP and have been to Canvas many times. We've had some great experiences here, but also a few that were just okay. Today was disappointing enough to write a review. We arrived on Monday (Presidents' Day) at 2:45pm after flying all day. The restaurant was not busy at all. The hostess asked if we wanted brunch or dinner and explained that brunch ended at 3pm and dinner would begin after that. We asked for the dinner menu but were told we couldn't be seated until 3. We then asked if we could at least be seated, order drinks, and wait until 3 to order food. The answer was no. That felt like an unnecessary and silly rule, especially given how empty the restaurant was and the fact that it was a holiday. Rather than wait 15 minutes standing there, we chose to go to another restaurant. Disappointing experience overall. read more

First impressions were not so great... Entered the restaurant and there was no one there to greet us. Waited almost 10 mins before someone actually acknowledged us. She wasn't the friendliest host but she got us to our seats. I was surprised that the menu was simple and that it fit all in one page. Ordered bacon wrapped scallops and they were yummy. It the best I've had but definitely good. I did appreciate that the waiter took our entree order after he brought us our appetizers. Some places we get our entrees before we even finish our appetizers. Looking around at other tables there was this mussels appetizer that I am definitely ordering when I come back. For entrees, my wife got the poke bowl with shrimp and I got the fish and chips. Food was amazing!!!! Also have to say that the views and the vibe there is great!!! A great place for date night. Overall, wasn't a perfect experience but one that I enjoyed and will definitely be coming back read more

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Stopped in for a late night dinner. The place was empty but we grabbed a seat at the bar. I started off with a mango margarita. For my entree I did the mango shrimp salad with a side of yuca fries. Both were really delicious. I loved the salad. Couldn't finish everything though. Our waitress at the bar was awesome. I always love Canvas for brunch or dinner. Can't go wrong. read more

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The hubs and I visited this place for an early breakfast date. Here are the things we loved! The view-for a minute we felt we were on a cruise. The espresso- perfect crema and bold flavor. The decor-very artsy and zen. Things that need to improve. The service- although our server was friendly, after we received our food she ghosted us. I had to walk up to the kitchen door to ask someone for condiments and ask if our first order was ever going to come out. Found out it was never put in. Even after all this " commotion " we did enjoy our food which was a simple breakfast plate consisting of scrambled eggs, very spicy sausage and potatoes. Overall we will probably return because we really liked the ambiance and the espresso. read more

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Food was excellent, service was slow, extra toast points offered to us, 15 minutes later still not delivered. Had to ask for my ice tea 15 minutes after ordered read more

Location and outdoor ambiance is the only thing this place has going for it. From the moment we walked in, our party wasn't welcomed. We went with a large party for brunch time. Someone from our party had a service animal and without confirming with our party, they walked us to an outdoor table. They thankfully rectified that situation and once inside, everyone was fine and our waiter, Carl, couldn't have been more outstanding. He clocked everything from the moment we sat down to the moment we left--if it wasn't for Carl, I can't say I would recommend this place at all. Once we ordered the food took ages. Without exaggeration, over 30 minutes. I'm usually pretty gracious, but once the food arrived it looked straight out of a leftover buffet. Overcooked potatoes, dry cold eggs--we had to send it back. The make-up meal came out fine, but there's nothing to rave about here. My parents actually really loved their dinner, so maybe consider skipping the brunch and only checking out this place at night! read more

Canvas - Outdoor area - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Great food, very loud, excellent service. Tip calculator at bottom of check said it was $14.20 for 20% tip on $24.00 check. It's really $5.00. Not very honest if you ask me read more

Canvas - Check with wacky tip calculator - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We had a wonderful dining experience at Canvas. Lovely atmosphere/view. Food and cocktails were great. Would definitely recommend and visit again. read more

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We just had a delicious and perfectly sized meal at Canvas in Lake Nona! Our friends had highly recommended Canvas not only for the abundance of delicious menu items, but for the ambiance and laid back vibe which the restaurant offers! We went on a Sunday night, and it was quiet, relaxing, and the service was fast! We ended up ordering the penne pasta which was delightfully seasoned and flavored, along with the ricotta spread which came with ample amounts of lightly toasted bread to dip. The combo of the creamy ricotta, along with the richer penne vodka pasta, and the sourdough bread was a tasty and awesome meal for two! Will definitely be back to try out some of their other highly rated dishes! read more

Canvas - Penne Alla Vodka - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Canvas Restaurant & Market is always a nice little getaway spot in Lake Nona with a lake view. The restaurant blends industrial, modern, and farmhouse themes nicely. It offers ample indoor and outdoor seating and even has this beautiful stained-glass space (outside of the restaurant) that offers unique and cool photographic opportunities. You can simply opt to shop in their market portion of the store - where they offer some great local wines - or you can dine in. I usually dine in and opt for outdoor seating as the water view is calming. Service is pretty prompt - especially when it's not during their rush hour. The staff is also super nice. I've experienced brunch, lunch and dinner at this restaurant and overall, it is a decent place to grab a bite. Now their menu has changed since my first few years visiting this restaurant, but overall, as I've noted, it is decent. There's something on the menu just about everyone. On my most recent visit, I had their shrimp ceviche - which was okay at best. (Sadly, it doesn't compare to a few other restaurants in Orlando that really have sensational ceviche options.) However, it did what I needed it to do to satisfy my craving for some ceviche. For a moment of improvement, it needs more flavors infused, more cilantro, more lime, and maybe even a little spice to give it a small kick. The chips that accompanied it were stale - so that was a bummer. I paired everything with a glass of rose and then followed it with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Now, the wine was delightful. I even sampled a couple of their beers, and their seasonal Hazy beer is truly tasty. It's light with some fruity undertones but it's great for these warm Florida days. Price points are average for the Lake Nona area, so just keep that in mind. There's ample parking space and it's not too far from Boxi Park. So, if you'd like to continue your day, you can just take the quick drive down to Boxi Park and enjoy what they have to offer or venture down a bit further to The Wave Hotel and enjoy all they offer. Nonetheless, it's much to do once you finish eating or enjoying the market at Canvas. Worth a visit if you have never been. read more

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My husband and I recently went to Canvas for brunch as they rolled out a new brunch menu! The cocktails were phenomenal! We both ordered the corned beef hash and I just say it wasn't the best HOWEVER I give grace because it was the day one roll out of a new menu and when I expressed I wasn't a fan both the server and the manager did everything they could to rectify it (my husband had ordered a side of pancakes and I had just eaten those!) we sat on the back outdoor area and the ambiance was amazing also great for any event you might want to host! I give 4 stars because the food experience was isolated in sure and we'll definitely be back to try other items! Service was top notch and that's hard to find these days! read more

Canvas - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

First time visit ... Nice open decor ... overlooks a fantastic lake view Service was very good Our meals were well above average Can't wait to return in the future read more

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I haven't been here since a yelp event a decade ago. I stopped by for Sunday brunch and it was packed! Definitely make a reservation whenever you go. My group got the mussels to split. I found them okay. Nothing special. Could've had more bread than the 3 pieces we had to share. I got the crab cake Benedict. The potatoes it came with were amazing. Everything else was alright. Our server was very nice but probably stretched thin because the restaurant was so packed. Because it was so busy, the food took a while and it was very loud. read more

Canvas - Crab cake benedict - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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