Death in the Afternoon feels like stepping into a quiet, understated speakeasy... intimate,…read morerefined, and built for good conversation. What truly sets this place apart is the mixologist. Instead of ordering from a menu, I trusted him to craft something based on my vibe and somehow, he nailed it. Not once, but twice. It was like he scanned my palate and delivered exactly what I didn't even know how to ask for. Easily the best cocktail I've ever had made for me. Everyone I was with had the same experience. Drinks felt personalized, balanced, and thoughtfully executed. It's rare to find that level of intuition behind the bar. On the food side, I tried the corn ribs, which were a standout in their own way. Unique, flavorful, and an easy choice if you're a fan of corn. They worked perfectly as a shareable appetizer. The overall vibe leans toward a more decadent, intimate experience. It's the kind of place you go when you want to slow down, have meaningful conversation, and enjoy something crafted with care. If you're looking for a cocktail spot that goes beyond the menu and delivers something truly tailored, this place is special.

Death In the Afternoon is such a little gem for libations and food to help continue celebrate my…read morebirthday festivities! I chose this spot for its French/Spanish/Euro feel for a speakeasy atmosphere, with its curated cocktails, and speciality food options, all in a soft lit bar. Our server was pretty knowledgeable especially with it came to helping us decide which cocktail met each of our palettes since we all have very different styles of drinks we like to enjoy. The Death in the Afternoon cocktail, Sauterelle and Caipirihna were especially good and we weren't so hungry at the time so we got a couple of tapas of shrimp ceviche and fries. When I come back another time I definitely want to try more of the food options like the seared scallops, faroe island salmon, and the gnocchi! They also have a happy hour menu Monday all night and Tues-Thurs 5-7pm with drinks being $8 and plates being &10, but we came on a Sunday so I'll have to experience it another time Definitely would recommend coming here and to make a reservation ahead of time. We chose to sit at the tables rather the bar top just so we can mingle better and take girly photos by the cat art piece and wall piece for birthday aesthetics. I'm sure it would be enjoyable to also sit a the bar top to be able to talk about the cocktails better and see how they are prepared! 10/10

The Courtesy is a cute cocktail bar, though this is my first time ever here and it's specifically…read morebecause I LOVE christmas so much and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to experience the holiday greatness this place offers. The decor speaks for itself, this place is absolutely decked out to the high heavens for Christmas and definitely worth a reservation and stop in ! but... be SURE to make a reservation because you may not be able to get in if you don't (best do it a couple days in advance if you can!) Rudolph's Replacement: 10/10 for cuteness (got it for the TRex cup) BUT this drink tasted like chocolate grass. if that's ur vibe, you'll love it. Christmapolitan: Not the cutest, average for looks just in a normal cute little glass, but guess what.... it was thebest drink we had!! 10/10 for flavor, loves it. Dancing Sugarplumb: Again not the cutest it's basic, BUT THE FLAVOR 9/10 The Krampus: the cup is killer. love it. drinks like a sippy cup, but for a Christmas demon. there is mezcal in this it's definitely on the smokier side, but even the mezcal haters at the table love it. 8/10 flavor if you like a little smoky and a tad bit of heat. All we had to eat was the pretzels with pimento - i was skeptical but wow, super good! All in all, would definitely recommend, you just have to plan to come here in advance and get that reservation!

Always love to have festive drinks for the fall season and The Courtesy delivered! Made a…read morereservation for a birthday event for my bestie because we wanted an atmospheric themed spot with fun drinks for Halloween festivities after we had dinner nearby. Definitely make a reservation ahead because these themed pop ups that The Courtesy does book up quickly and you don't wanna miss out on it! Can't wait for the Christmas Holiday ones! Our first round of drinks were amazing and perfect choices of cup design or garnish. The only downside was when we ordered one drink there was confusing on whether it was up to the allergy request we had but it was fixed shortly after but I feel as if the server should have been more educated on it since it could have been avoided. Other than that the drinks were perfect, which my favorite was the Scream cocktail which came in its iconic Ghostface cup and went along with my outfit and Scream mask and knife I brought along with me. After another round of drinks we got their Trick or Treat shots which were definitely interesting and live up to their names for both shots! Definitely fit the vibe with the music, atmosphere and decorations around the bar which made an awesome spot for Halloween themed drinks to enjoy for the season!

The filet sliders are a must get!!!! The most tender steak I have ever had. Buttery and garlicky…read moredelicious. The blueberry lemonade cocktail was also worth the money! Calamari is tasty. Dinner rolls are delicious. Also the blackberry cheesecake was very good. Our waiter Evan treated us well and made my birthday special!!! thanks Evan!

The boathouse is a staple any time coming to Disney or the area. The bread is to die for and I…read morecould eat just that. However then you order you meal and always it is top notch as they do things the right way. On top of that I have gotten lucky and had an amazing server in Brynli multiple times she is Great and has an A + personality. I will ask for her every time moving forward!! Coke to the boathouse and enjoy a good meal and ask for Brynli for amazing service !

Fantastic cocktails and service. Dalton and the team behind the bar are so friendly and all have a…read morepassion for craft cocktails. Not sure what to order? Trust them. Tell them what you like or don't like and they will create something (perhaps even off the menu). They do have a happy hour menu as well. Looking forward to visiting again!

I went to Tori Tori with my friends on a Wednesday night. We purposely went on a Wednesday to avoid…read morea wait and any issues with parking. The parking situation is not great. It's a small lot and you do have to pay to park however, Tori Tori will validate parking for a few hours, which is nice. Because it was a Wednesday we were lucky enough to find a booth with a large table. Tori Tori is an interesting concept because you seat yourself, you order yourself and you get drinks yourself. They do have a wait staff that brings food to your table, but everything is self serve. You have to go up to the bar to order anything you want and get the check. All of the food is tapas style. We ordered quite a bit, including chicken meatballs, garlic fried rice, avocado, brussels sprouts, mushrooms, Korean fried chicken and the Wagyu dumplings. The standouts were the mushrooms and the brussel sprouts both of which were very savory and the brussel sprouts also had a little bit of sweetness. Overall, the food is good, but for a Michelin restaurant, I was pretty disappointed. I don't think it lives up to the hype. The food is just okay and personally, I think there's better tapas in Orlando, such as Bulla.

Our meal was phenomenal. Located inside the Ritz hotel our group of 3 had outstanding service and…read moreI'm still thinking about how delicious everything was. Scallops and burrata, beet and strawberry salad were amazing. Cocktails creative and well executed, I thoroughly enjoyed the heat wave which had watermelon and pepper ice cubes. I recommend!

Our family of four had dinner at Highball & Harvest last night. This was our third dinner at the…read moreRitz/JW Grande Lakes and possibly one of my least favorite meals. Let's focus on the positives first: the atmosphere is incredibly fun and the live music Saturday night was a perfect touch at the bar. There were plenty of fun activities for the kids and there was an all-you-can-eat buffet for the kids with fried chicken and shrimp, macaroni and cheese, fries, and red velvet cupcakes. $25 is a deal if your child would chow down on shrimp, but it might not be a great deal if your child is usually full after four bites. Our server was absolutely fantastic, friendly and very attentive. We started off the dinner with some fantastic deviled eggs and a lemon cello cocktail. I ordered the shrimp and grits and was really disappointed with the tiny, overcooked shrimp and crawfish that accompanied the slightly bland grits. The shrimp on the kids buffet was at least four times larger than the sad little shrimp in my dish. I think the sausage was cut into smaller chunks just so it wouldn't be so obvious how small the shrimp was. My husband didn't love his heirloom tomato salad and said the Wagyu appetizer was disgusting. Dessert was mediocre. The macarons that accompanied my crème brûlée were stale and chewy. This is a fun spot for a drink and appetizer, but I would skip eating dinner at Highball & Harvest.

Visited Wine 4 Oysters on a whim with one of my girl friends on a random Thursday night. I've heard…read moreso many good things about it but haven't been able to check them out. Walking in, it looked very cozy- tiny but cutely decorated and on theme with the wine and oysters. I ordered a boil whereas my friend ordered the oysters. I also had an espresso martini. Both were very good! The boil had an amazing amount of garlic which was just so good. Can never have enough garlic! Our server seemed to be the only one in the restaurant besides the chefs back of the house. She was very friendly and answered questions that we had about the menu. Overall, a great random Thursday night turned into a lovely one having good food and drinks!

This is a great neighborhood spot. I do find the prices a little high to go every day but I…read moreunderstand that this is a small business. They do events like trivia every once in a while.

My husband and I went to The Vineyard for dinner and it was an excellent choice. We had…read morereservations and were seated immediately and our server was extremely attentive as well as courteous. The vibe was dark and romantic, which was perfect for our date night. We ordered the Spinach Rolls for an appetizer and they were delicious. Tender enough to cut with a fork and the crispy bread crumbs added flavor and texture. My husband ordered the fresh fish dish of the evening and it was light and flavorful. It had unique flavors that were delectable. I ordered the Lobster Asparagus Risotto, and it was the best lobster I've had thus far in Orlando. The lobster was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The risotto was creamy and the asparagus tender which was a perfect complement to the lobster. For dessert we ordered the Banana Bread Pudding. The bread pudding was warm and had the texture of a French toast. It was delicious and the whip cream was fresh. The food, service, and ambience were a 10/10. The quality of food is next level and for a fresh/flavorful meal I will always choose The Vineyard.

Well, I must say that I am very disappointed! My husband and…read moreI have dined here many times and the food and service was always impeccable; however, today was very disappointing. Service was slow, the barmaid was definitely slow. In the past, as an appetizer, we would order the Fried Olives...so delicious! Unfortunately they have changed the way they are made and not for the good! I ordered the Key West grilled Maui wrap. Very tasty and generous on the Maui; however, it was on the dry side. Hubby ordered the French Dip with a Caesar salad. French Dip Rib Eye good, but the Caesar salad limp and wilted. I am so disappointed to see that yet another restaurant that once was wonderful has gone down hill! We will no longer go to this restaurant or recommend it.

LTM (laughing to myself) ~ I just can't help myself...every time I say "Mathers" I feel like I have…read morea lisp...Okay, moving on... While in Orlando I met up with the infamous Ronnald M, a fellow Yelper & dear friend, for a drink at this local Speakeasy that had rave reviews. When you enter the lobby it is unassuming...You will be greeted by a lovely host who sends you upstairs on the elevator with the "secret word" of the night to enter. Once upstairs there are a few more greeters to guide you into the hidden space which reminded me of a huge loft in NYC. Very high ceilings, brick walls and comfy sofas await you...The bar is huge and fully stocked with top shelf liquor. The menu is extensive with fabulous names. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming here. We totally scored...it happened to be a Tuesday night which is also Burlesque night! It was fun "adulting" here...We even had some singles on hand to tuck away in our performers outfits:). I ordered the "Jalisco Passion" made w/tequila, allsprice dram, cardamaro, passion fruit & lime. It was very good. Ronnald got the mocktail version of the "Blueberry Basil Gimlet." Highly recommend checking this place out! *They do serve food - flatbreads, charcuterie etc. We ordered the pretzel which was soft and yummy - comes w/2 dipping sauces *Parking is very limited here ~ Park in the lot next door it's $10 ~ and that's all I have to say about that...

Went for happy hour for half price signature cocktails and we were able to find seats right away…read more If you come early (between 5:30-7pm) it will not be crowded at all. I feel like small or large groups can definitely enjoy their time here. Love the speakeasy vibes of walking in through the bookcase. The cocktails tasted very good and well curated. We were able to order a handful of drinks as a party of 6. I don't think you can go wrong with any of their drinks! There's plenty of seating with couches, chairs, tables and bar seating. Bathrooms clean & waitresses were attentive. Retro Music & Dim lighting, definitely bring a jacket- that AC was blowwwing. There were also board games in the back! Would definitely return.

What an experience. Fine dining and good food. The calamari and tuna tartare was really good!…read moreHighly recommend for a good ambiance. The only downside is, it's a little noisy, but I guess it's expected when you're at Disney.

Hard to get a reservation so book it if you can. Fun space themed fix price ($79 dinner) three…read morecourse meal. The experience is worth it, tasty food and drinks. What we recommend: Apps: calamari, beef wagyu carpaccio, shrimp tacos. Main: filet, beef short ribs, and miso salmon. No need for upgrade to rib eye, the two beef selections are outstanding. Miso salmon was perfectly cooked, as well as both beef dishes. Dessert: apple cosmo is #1, then carrot cake, then chocolate moose. Overall good experience for the family.

I absolutely love this place. The ambiance is beautiful. The server was super sweet and attentive…read moreand the food was so delicious! I attended for brunch with a few friends and we had an amazing time. Everything I tasted was delicious. I had the French toast with eggs and bacon 10/10. The pork belly with the garlic aioli was out of this world good! My friend had the steak and it was seasoned to perfection! I would definitely visit again no questions asked!

I had a very nice experience here. There are tons of seats outside along the sidewalk. The bar…read morearea is a little small, but NCAA basketball games were on. It was Happy Hour when I came so I loaded up on some apps and drinks. Happy Hour is 3-6pm Every Day and Friday-Saturday 10pm-11pm 25% off all appetizers, signature mules, signature cocktails, wines by the glass. $7 Mules all day Monday. Up first, the $9.75 sticky pork belly. I liked this dish. Not a huge fan of pork, but the flavor was on point. Then, I tried a $9.75 soft pretzel. Mmmmmm so delicious. I love when pretzel bread is actually good, like this one. For the main course, I had the $18 Stubborn Mule Burger. This thing is super tall, and will barely fit in your mouth. Super juicy and really good. The brussels weren't nearly charred or hard enough for me. Wouldn't get those again. For the drink, I tried a $9.75 Smoked & Mezzy. Super strong ginger beer taste. Other than that, it was fine. Cool place to relax, get a burger, and a cocktail.