First and foremost, yes this is a full blown Gator bar. I have lived in Orlando, FL for ten years…read moreand this is THEE most Gator bar I have ever seen. Ever. The owner is an ex-quarterback for the Gators, so I've heard, and he also cooks in the kitchen personally and comes around to tables often to make sure everyone is having a good time. Very nostalgic. Very home-town. Friends of ours swear not only by their oysters but also Rock Shrimp. I dare say 10/10 if you're a Gators fan for sure but hey... you cannot just walk up here on game days.. you need a reservation or it's not happening so you've been warned ! Overall, loved this place, feels like home.

Don't let the outside cloud your judgement. The Thirsty Gator is celebrating its 40th year in…read morebusiness. It serves mainly locals and anyone that loves the Florida Gators as the inside is decorated all things Gator. I was looking for a place that served rock shrimp and oysters as I did not want to drive to the coast. I got everything I was craving and more. Lisa the bartender was welcoming and served with a smile. They are a beer and wine establishment as an FYI. Started with oysters on the half shell which came from the Chesapeake Bay and Lisa shucked them in front of me. The rock shrimp were good but would have preferred them to be deveined but that is my preference. Was wanting a little more food and ordered 6 hot garlic wings that finished the meal perfectly. After a couple of beers and friendly conversation with others at the bar it was time to leave. Will for sure go back when in the mood for seafood and bar food and to watch a game.

This is your typical neighborhood bar located in a shopping plaza and has than whole neighborhood…read moreambiance down pat. The service was friendly enough and the drinks were cold, what else do you want from a neighborhood bar? This is a decent enough bar to grab a drink.

Amazing staff. Good people, good prices, amazing atmosphere. Love this place…read more They have a dj some nights, pool tables and Darts. Must check it out

Great atmosphere, good vibes, attentive service and quick! Also great food!…read more We ordered chicken wings both Buffalo and Garlic Parm, Porch Fish Tacos, and the Fancy Fun Guy Burger with sautéed onions, mushrooms and Swiss cheese. All items were very tasty. Fantastic Guinness pour! I would recommend.

Just left the porch with some friends. I had too much cash on me so I wanted to pay my tab with…read morecash. My bill was $15. I gave the waitress $20. The waitress brought back everyone's cards and no change for myself. I was baffled because I was not given the option or asked, Do you want any change? My change was automatically kept I was planning on leaving it as a tip but not to even ask if I wanted to give my change as a tip was very baffling to me. Very disappointed. As a waitress next time, you should ask the customer if they would like change or not just don't assume

I arrived with a plethora of allergy challenges, they met everyone of them witha smile and a…read morewonderful answer. I will not only return but recommend to others in a heart beat ! Absolutely amazing staff, they came to our table be sure to meet our needs !!!!! Especially, Tamera, Meg and Tom !!!!!

We came for the first time tonight and had a blast. It is a speakeasy located in the back of the…read moreCopper Rocket. First you check in at the hostess booth in a small room where she does her spiel and fully explains the menu. Then she will lead you inside the restaurant to your seat. We sat in a private nook in the corner which accommodated our 8 people (which the staff was fine with us adding 2 more to our 6 person reservation initially). The entire place is so well decorated and if you look around there's tons of fun details and decor. The menu is made up of a map and they provide everyone with their own personal flashlight to see it. When you order certain drinks, it triggers various special effects. At times, it felt like an adult rainforest cafe with changing sounds and lights. Our server went above and beyond to make our experience great, going all out with his special effects and overall sassiness. You get a two hour allotment and our server did a great job of updating us of how much time we had left. We will definitely be back!

It's been a while since I've been to Copper Rocket. Such a cool atmosphere. Drinks are always good,…read moreand tonight there was karaoke. That is always a fun time! I was feeling a bit peckish and decided to order the onion rings. I wasn't a fan... the breading was pretty thick and comber some to eat. The dipping sauce was nice, had a good flavor, but the breading was off putting. I would not order them again.

Food was good! Bartender was nice. A friend and I when for lunch. Pretty straightforward bar menu…read more Pizza was good! My friend did their lunch deal, which was a burger, fries and a beer. Overall decent. Service was a little slow but I'd still come back. Dark and dive bar feeling inside. I've come in before to visit permanent vacation and I also enjoyed that experience.

A great place for a classic plate of fish and chips. Definitely Irish pub vibes…read more Staff were attentive and friendly.

Wanna feel like you've walked off of Edgewater drive and into an Irish pub straight from Ireland?…read more Look no further than The Castle Irish Pub where the Irish beer is cold and flowing as well as all the liquor options to choose on the side. Service was great and the theme definitely gives Irish pub. They have an awesome Happy Hour with delicious light bites to pick from and amazing drinks. Definitely recommend the old fashioned for my bourbon/whiskey lovers out there, it was smooth and made perfect. I highly recommend trying them out!

It's starting to become a trend to come here every two weeks (haha)! We brought my brother-in-law…read morefor the first time here because he wanted to play billiards. Luckily, when we arrived - there was an open table. Shout out to our bartender, Cat who has served us every single time we've been here (three times already)! She is so friendly and no matter how busy all the tables are, she makes sure to stop by every single one to make sure we're taken care of. Ordered pints of Guinness', side of tots and their wings. Food is always brought out by the chefs!

Paddy's Pub is exactly what you want in a true neighborhood bar -- friendly, fun, welcoming, and…read morealways consistent. The staff here is AMAZING. Everyone is genuinely kind, they make the best shots and drinks, and they treat regulars like family. The weekly specials are unbeatable: * Tuesdays: $1 wings (so good!) * Wednesdays: $5 burgers -- honestly one of the best deals around and always tasty. It's the kind of place that keeps you coming back. One thing I really love is how clean it always is. You can tell they take pride in the place. The patrons feel like neighbors, the atmosphere is relaxed, and it's easy to settle in and enjoy yourself. And the kitchen stays open late, which is a lifesaver for those of us who work nights and want something delicious that isn't fast food -- a real sit-down spot with good vibes, good food, and good people. Paddy's is our local go-to for a reason. Welcoming, clean, great drinks, and great food -- what more can you ask for?

Service 5.0 - Food 4.5 - Ambiance 4.0…read more Hangry - yes, I was, but it was my birthday, so I was grateful. Bison - yes, bison were involved. An apropos name for a gastropub in the heart of Winter Park Village, The Hangry Bison had been on my list to try for awhile. Overall, my family and I enjoyed our time, in large part because of the great service by Emi. She was attentive, engaging, personable, and professional. We also enjoyed the food cooked to order and the comfortable seating area. To start, our appetizer of soft pretzels and beer cheese arrived and was quickly shared (devoured - I was fortunate to get a picture). The warm, cheese-covers pretzels were solid, and a good choice to carry us through until our main courses arrived. I ordered the Build Your Own Burger, medium, complete with a write-on menu to check off my choices. Sweet potato fries asked me to try them out along with the Bison burger, which I had never eaten. My Bison burger with minimal extras and the Bourbon glaze looked appetizing, and the flavor of the burger held its own. Plenty of sweet potato fries joined the burger on the plate, and I enjoyed their slightly firm exterior with the soft, sweet interior. Even the leftovers tasted good two days later. I ordered and enjoyed The Soldiers Lemonade, but wished I had started drinking it sooner than later due to the crushed ice. The warm night quickly melted it. We agreed that we'd return again for the burgers, comfortable atmosphere, and great service.

Popped by here after seeing an afternoon movie and I understand why this place is always packed on…read morethe weekend evenings. I took the creative route and built my own burger. They provide a dry erase menu to build your burger or you can do one of the preset menu items on the opposite side. The food came out quickly and was made exactly as ordered. I tried the truffle fries with my order but felt that the plain fries would have been a good choice as well. The service was excellent and the location has a lot of windows with natural light as well as outdoor seating. Definitely would go back and have another.

I am updating this review from about nine years ago. I've been to this BWW a few times in the past…read morenine years. It was actually one of the first restaurants I went to post-Covid, which was eerie and felt a little naughty. But anyway. It's about the same as it ever was, and about the same as all other BWWs out there. The wings were solid. They were of a good size, hot and crispy, juicy inside, and covered with a delicious sauce that adheres well. One of the advantages that BWW has to other wings places is the consistency, and amount, and the variety of their sauces. One thing that this place does fail at lately, though, is their apps. The apps we got this time were really awful. The fried pickles were still stuck to each other frozen when they entered the fryer, killing the breading, and they were undercooked anyway. The chicken tenders were the opposite, fried to death into tender jerky. And those little pretzel balls were salt bombs. Blew my palate up, not good. So, come for the wings, and only the wings. Love their wings!

This is for 40+years of eating at BDubs Some locations are…read moregood, some maybe not so good Kind of got expensive When the first location opened at 30 E Woodruff off campus at THE, Wings were 10 cents each. Original buffalo was the sauce and it's still that sauce to get. Ok, maybe you get something else. Heck, I threw caution to the wind and got me a burger. Service was good. Ambiance was the same as always.

Just a great restaurant! Live music? Yes. Fun events?? Yes. I love the energy here in plus the food…read moreis good!

I went to Rock & Brews to celebrate a friend's birthday on a weekday. We sat outside and there was…read morea Latin band playing live music. The band was great, the song choices were perfect and everyone was enjoying the night. Ordering the food and drinks was a bit confusing. I feel our server was overwhelmed handling several large groups plus the loud music. I ordered a margarita and chicken tenders. My husband ordered a burger and a beer. At some point all the orders came out except for one person on our table. It seems the order got lost so he got his food late. I liked the vibe of the place, at some point we were dancing and having a great time. I want to come back on a regular night and check out the service then.