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

Delicious food and beautiful view! Excellent customer service! One of my favorite places to eat for brunch and lunch!

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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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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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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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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Always enjoy the culinary artistry that shows up at Canvas! Just don't let your prices creep up any more, right now portion size and cost are still sitting for me at reasonable, and not an everyday place, great for special occasions and brunch with friends. Get a table if you can by the water and sip a latte or unique cocktail. 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

The food was tasty, but the waitstaff wasn't very attentive and it took over half an hour to get our food.

We tried Canva for the first time as a celebratory dinner and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere is so cool with amazing views of the lake. I had a spicy mango margarita which was tasty. We ordered the seasoned ricotta spread and it was phenomenal. I would come back again for this alone. My husband ordered the shrimp tacos which were served with chips and salsa and I ordered the tuna poke bowl. Both were great and portions are generous. This is such a perfect spot for celebrations with a good mix of indoor and outdoor seating. We opted to sit outside because the views were so great. Our server was extremely attentive and gave food recommendations. We want to come back soon to try the brunch! read more

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The front room facing straight ahead when you come in behind the hostess counter was pretty small, when you go inside it though and look to the right, there seems to have been a temporary wall put up, so I'm sure that normally opens up to the big room to the right of the hostess stand, which was completely closed off for an event. The room to the left of the hostess stand was pretty, but had way too much sunlight pouring in and made it too hot and bright to enjoy, even though the windows seem to have a light tint on them. We ended up having to sit in that small room that had six tables in it behind the hostess stand. That room was also too bright, so just faced away from the window. I'm somebody that loves a lot of sunlight and warmth, but this was a little excessive. The menu was pretty limited, but the food was pretty good at least what we ate was. We had the short rib meatloaf with extra gravy, you'll need to order it with salt because it has almost zero salt and the salt makes a huge difference. We also had the shrimp scampi pasta, which was really good, but it was a conservative helping. That dish should've been quite a bit bigger. The bread they bring to the table is nice as well, and our server was friendly. He suggested a mock tail, so I went with it. It was served in a 4 or 5 ounce glass (no bigger) and cost a ridiculous $15! No alcohol for a super small drink, and you're going to charge $15?? Blew my mind. The table behind us ordered the fish and chips, which seemed like a huge helping, but the fish itself had too much batter on it for anybody interested in that dish, it just had too much breading for my liking by the looks of it. I would think twice about returning, mostly because there's just not a lot of things to choose from on the limited menu, and unless I can sit in the large open space that was completely closed off due to the event, I don't think the restaurant would be comfortable. read more

The food was good and the vibe was everything Canvas. We were in the area looking at some more potential landing spots for a couple looking to move to the Orlando area and we picked the perfect place to eat at! We had the mussels which were soooo good, the Canvas burger, a cucumber salad and you know we had to wash it down with a Canvas Paloma. This place is awesome, our server was cool calm and collected. You can come here with your laptop for work, have coffee, brunch and even have a wedding out here! read more

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My friend had her birthday brunch here. We had a beautiful table outside overseeing the water (you can see it in the picture I included). The service and food presentation was lovely. I already ate ahead of time but I did order the Nutella donuts and my husband got the Yuka fries and they were both delicious! I would for sure go back again. read more

Canvas - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Taste: 4/5 Value: 3/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Really nice atmosphere, we were able to get a table overlooking the water and I enjoyed watching the turtles and fish while we had brunch. I'm disappointed that they got rid of their bottomless mimosas and instead have $15 cocktails available. Our server was pleasant and food came out relatively quickly. Nice presentation of the food and it tasted pretty good. Overall, I'm glad we checked this place out and had a nice time. read more

Canvas - Stuffed French Toast - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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First time here, sunday at 12 was our reservation, waited 40 minutes for our food. It's understandable to be busy and backed up, but I feel like 40 minutes was a bit excessive. And the prices are a little steep for the plate options, it was $15 for a watered down espresso martini & a very limited menu in my opinion. Beautiful view of the lake but you can get more for the price elsewhere. read more

Canvas - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Beautiful location, but food was nothing special at all. I had a chicken sandwich and upgraded to truffle fries. The fries were awful and not worth the upgrade. No hint of truffle whatsoever, just some cheese. Also not served with anything but ketchup. These were dry and lukewarm. The sandwich itself was decent. The ricotta spread app was also a bit of a miss. It was served with sourdough, but it was grilled and took away from the flavor of ricotta. The bread was also sliced super unevenly, with some normal slices to really thick slices. Overall, I don't see us returning here. read more

Went for brunch. The atmosphere is great. Very lucky we got a cute waterfront spot which really added to the experience. The food was really overdone. In concept it was good the flavors were solid but everything was over, which was sad. That being said they were very busy so I'm giving a lot of grace to the kitchen because of it. read more

Canvas - Views from table - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Cold food slow service what more can I say? Cold eggs cold burgers cold French toast. Not many gluten free items. read more

When you arrive, you'll walk through the adorable Canvas Market, which is a perfect spot to chat over coffee The waitress was friendly but a bit lost when we needed her. The Baja tacos were fresh and delicious, especially with that avocado salsa. The Mongolian beef was basic, and even the presentation was just okay. Drinks-wise, the piña colada hit the spot, but I didn't like the Canvas Paloma... it wasn't for me. The view, though, was gorgeous! The lake looked stunning, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy the day They have this beautiful glass house outside Canvas .it looks amazing, so be ready to take some photos Overall, great vibes read more

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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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So I spinned the block again at Canvas in Lake Nona and it did not disappoint...again. This time around I went when the sun was setting and the beauty of sunset on the water was gorgeous to say the least. I ordered the salmon and swapped out the fingerling potatoes for mashed potatoes....they accidentally brought out both and tbh the fingerling potatoes were better (yeah I know). I had a Sparkling Rose Sangria which was my fave and a In Full Bloom cocktail which was good but was more on the tart side. We went to dinner on a Saturday and it was pretty busy but that didn't reflect in the service as the waiter was very attentive and did a great job of taking care of us. I definitely will be back. read more

Canvas - Pan-Seared Salmon - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I have been to this restaurant a few tikes over the course of years and I have NEVER been disappointed. The menu has changed a few times which is why I do find myself going back. I love when restaurants have a seasonal menu or rotating menu. We went for lunch today and just wanted a nice water view, so Canvas was the obvious choice. I wasnt thrilled with how long it took to get the food, BUT the quality was amazing. There was only 1 waitress so we granted her grace. She was pleasant and helpful. We ordered the blacked mahi tacos with a nice side salad. The chipotle mayo was such a welcomed addition, the tequila shrimp was a bit spicy but absolutely delicious. My sister also got a side ceasar salad. The ceasar was perfectly dressed, not too heavy and a side of fries, standard nothing to write home about, but good nonetheless. Ive never been disappointed by the food here. And the prices are great. I will definitely be back. read more

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The service and the ambiance carried my experience here. The food was very subpar, if that. I ordered the mahi special which was served with cilantro lime rice and a mango salsa. The rice wasn't very cilantro lime tasting and kind of dry so i added some of their regular salsa, which made the meal edible. They won't tell you their drink menu is pre batched, so i had to send my first drink back because it just didn't have that freshness and was too syrupy. Replaced with a to order made espresso martini sub tequila, which Ryan made perfectly. My other server was Malik and he was so attentive and can tell he's very well respected and enjoyed by regulars here, which as a guest is nice to see that people frequent. read more

I adore this little spot in Lake Nona. This spot truly captured the essence of this town . I have been here a few times to eat and it's a really fun brunch spot. Today, however, I came here to relax on the patio and enjoy the ambiance and cool breeze. As I was sitting here enjoying the vibes I decided I wanted a coffee. The host, Maryanne? That is definitely not her name but I forgot it already :( was very kind and helpful. She went into the kitchen to get me an iced latte. It was a great little treat to enjoy as I sit here soaking up the ambiance! 06/10/24 read more

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Let start by saying our bartender Skyler was great- good vibes and makes a decent margarita. That's the only good thing I can say about Canvas. This place is a nice setting, but "stunning lakeside views" is a stretch. It's a pond at best. We walked up with our family and right off the bat the hostess starts laying out the rules because we don't have a reservation. Mind you, it's 4PM on a Friday and the restaurant is maybe 10% occupied. "Oh if you want to bring the baby, I can set you up by the lobby, etc etc." I look inside and it's literally empty. The way she was talking, you'd think they're Noma and booked out for months. My in-laws then offer to walk our toddler around the outdoor area while we grab a quick drink. As I'm heading to the bar, I make eye contact with 2 waiters and nothing- no warm smile, no head nod, no greeting. Hey look, the space they've created is beautiful, but service and food is your first impression and strongest metric for customer retention. And judging by what I personally witnessed and have read in these reviews, Canvas has a lot to work on to compete in this space. read more

The atmosphere is very open and nice. Our waiter was friendly and recommended great food and drinks. I went with the Baja tacos with grilled shrimp and it was really good. Fresh cabbage slaw, the guacamole really gave it all the flavor with how creamy and very flavorful. The salsa with the chips great touch. I split a new dessert item New York style cheesecake with cookie butter crust and swirl it was a good as well. The whip cream on top tasted homemade. I recommend for a group but be aware of added gratuity. read more

Canvas - Baja Tacos - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Food was good, service was excellent. It's alil on the expensive side you will spend over $100 with food drinks. read more

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Canvas was A++! Reason 1: The service was great. Reason 2: The drinks we had were great, chosen with the help of the bartender's description and recommendation. Reason 3: The location on the lake is super nice. Reason 4: THEY FOUND MY LOST PHONE!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! And thank you to the people of Orlando for turning it in. I'm very grateful. read more

Canvas in Lake Nona was such a vibe. The atmosphere was calm but still had that touch of class, and the view by the water made everything feel peaceful. The service was friendly and attentive, and the food came out fresh and full of flavor. It's the kind of place where you can dress up a little, enjoy a good meal, and just relax. Perfect for brunch, date night, or catching up with friends. I'll definitely be going back. read more

Canvas - White Queso & Spinach Dip - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Overall I like this restaurant and the food and service have always been good. Went to meet my cousin and had a bunch of appetizers. The Meatball Wellington was underwhelming, just a big meatball but lacked more flavor. That's my only not great app review. The oven roasted pei muscles were fresh and had a nice spice to it thanks to that's spicy coconut broth. Just great taste and flavor. The queso is exactly what you'd expect so nothing to write home about but not bad either. I'm not a huge yucca fan but these twice fried yucca fries were delicious. Great crunch, seasoned and the aioli added another depth of flavor. Overall a great place and I can't wait ti go back. read more

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Canvas used to be a favorite for our family. Family dinners, date nights and even holidays, with great customer service, flavorful food, and beautiful views. The menu changed awhile back and we haven't really seen anything that calls to our palate, so we haven't gone. However, last night we were missing one of our favorite spaces and decided we'd go after a really long day. We got a reservation, just the two of us. We ended up waiting 20 minutes despite having a reservation, and 3 parties that came in after us were sat before us. Finally, we get seated, to my shock at a large booth. We waited at least 7 minutes for anyone to even come say hi. With not 1, but 2 managers having seen us and also walked by without saying a word. The only reason we stayed was because of the positive energy of our server. She could tell we already weren't happy and starving. She then had to tell us that the appetizer we wanted was not available but had other suggestions, and offered to bring us some chips right away to snack on. We placed our entire order with her at the same time. 50 minutes later, my husband was served the roasted chicken, and I got the pan seared salmon. What happened to the flavor? He said all he tasted was straight up chicken, no seasoning, not even the proclaimed lemon that was supposed to be used. Same goes for my salmon with lemon dill sauce. Are you all catering to 70 and up? Did I just pay for hospital food? What happened to the amazing flavors you all used to have? Why the changes to the menu? Outside of our amazing server, what happened to the customer service? Not a single manager stopped by to ask how things were, to apologize knowing they had long waits or for multiple things on the menu not being available. Needless to say, we won't be back anytime soon. It breaks my heart that what was once a favorite place of ours has come to this. ***Pictures added are old, for the sake of previous experiences. read more

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Warm family friendly ambiance. High end all day dining experience. Healthy and decadent food options. A good vegetarian selection as well. Thank you read more