Delicious food!! My husband made reservations and surprised me for dinner. First time here and we…read moregot LOVED IT!! The vibe was immaculate. The drinks were great and the food was soo good that we still talk about it days later. He loved the bone marrow. Steak was perfectly cooked, tender and juicy. The cake was not my favorite at all. It took way too long to come out and it came out very cold. Not much chocolate flavor, too much salt. It was missing something. We will skip dessert next time.

Two Words . . VERY…read moreRICH I keep forgetting that this restaurant is essentially serving Southern style comfort food in an upscale setting. Southern comfort food as a general rule just doesn't sit well with me anymore and I'm going to be very transparent and bare my soul a little bit here but here goes . . . Ever since being on GLP1's, I've developed a really complicated relationship with comfort food. Foods that are rich, buttery, creamy or fatty now hit me completely differently than they used to. It's almost like my body immediately goes into shutdown mode afterwards. I feel heavy, exhausted and like I've instantly ballooned even if the portions themselves aren't massive. For the longest time I honestly thought it was simply the richness of the food itself but now I realize it's because my digestion just can't process heavier comfort foods the same way anymore. Suddenly... it all makes sense. The food itself here is VERY good. Properly seasoned, well prepared, beautifully presented... absolutely no complaints there whatsoever. I simply have to become more mindful and strategic now with my menu selections no matter WHERE I dine. I chose the Creekstone Farm's NY Strip with the fabulous bone marrow which I KNOW is supposed to be incredibly nutrient rich and good for you... but honestly... it just about put me under afterwards. This dinner happened thanks to Ronnald M. and his sister Teris and it was our pre-opera dinner outing before seeing the fabulous Merry Widow at the Dr. Phillips Center. The Monroe is honestly a very good pre-concert restaurant choice because of both the atmosphere and location... I'm just personally learning that this new GLP1 reality means I can't approach menus the way I used to anymore.

My wife and I travel often for ministry and joy. We are frequent "go out to eat" folks and know…read moregood food, good service and good prices when we see them. The Diner is all three of these in the same area with many others who have so-so food, sketchy service, and super high prices. We had Maria who served us at the counter and she was authentically friendly & welcoming, super accurate on our preferences, and impressively fast in bringing out the entrees. The food - good & plenty. We will definitely be back here to eat again as we are staying near Sea World and International Boulevard. Don't let this be a "hidden gem" to you!

This is the best kept secret for out of towners , Right near the Convention Center and Condos, in…read morePublix parking lot!! Fantastic Food as shown in Pics. Fantastic Service!!! And Great atmosphere!! Simply said!!! Go NOW!!!!! You'll love it. Good ole American Breakfast joint!!

The food here is great! The portions are huge, which makes the value worth it. If you'd like home…read morecookin, & the Midwest feel, than this is a restaurant you'll enjoy. I'm from the Midwest, Iowa to be exact, and the food from this restaurant makes me feel like I'm getting a home cooked meal. Good job.

I'm a big boy... And I like to eat…read more.. So it's a rare thing when I don't finish everything on my plate, but it's rarer still when I am physically unable to do so. This was one of those times... So. Much. Food. We walked in on a busy Saturday brunch, but still got immediately seated. My BLT Bloody Mary had enough toppings that I could literally make a sandwich out of it (so of course I did), and the cocktail was tasty too! We started with bite sized nuggets of biscuits served with a dusting of powdered sugar and a side of jam, but even if I had not, it's doubtful I could have a eaten much kore than half of the colossal breakfast that followed. The place was busy, but not overly loud and chaotic, just the din of a restaurant doing what or does best, make people happy.

I am a huge fan of this place. I think Orlando is not a great town for brunch, but then I go to…read morese7enbites on the weekend for breakfast and brunch every few months and remember that we really don't need anywhere else as long as this place is still serving it up as they do. This is one of the most friendly and welcoming businesses in central Florida, and I absolutely adore them for it. This place is counter order with full table service. I believe before the pandemic that you self served drinks, but the full service change has definitely been for the better. They've got a rotating list of specials that you can see on their instagram too. This place always delivers quality food. Their fried chicken is excellent, I've never seen an overcooked egg, their grits are amazing, their gravies are perfect, their biscuits are to die for, and their Mac n cheese is creamy delicious goodness. I haven't tried their lunch menu myself because I can't bring myself to not order breakfast. Between the Minnie pearl, three little pigs, seventh trimester, their specials, and even their sausage sandwich, nothing on a lunch menu could ever tempt me away. And don't even get me started on their bakery! Their bakery is a separate counter with cakes, cookies, handpies, brownies, and whoopie pies. Their selection is rotating and I've genuinely never been disappointed. Usually I have to take their stuff to go because I'm so full from breakfast, and it's usually pretty rich. This place is an Orlando staple and I hope they're open and successful for as long as they wish to be. I know I'll be back as long as they're still cooking.

Man oh man! I have never left hungry from here! I usually take some home because I can never finish…read moremy food. Not because I'm not crazy about it but because they serve more then enough! Which is actually fine with me because that only means that i am able to have 7 bites more then once in a week . The service is always excellent! It's like a team effort to take care of the customers all the staff work together. The environment is fairly fast paced. Everyone working there walking around cleaning, serving food and being attentive to those who ask for something. Definitely a really good place to have a bit to eat with friends, family or just your honey. I know I'm always looking forward to eating there.

Amazing service, family-friendly atmosphere, and absolutely delicious food. My girls ordered the…read moresilver dollar pancakes with fruit, and the portion was perfect for kids. My husband had the French toast and really enjoyed it, and my poached eggs were cooked to perfection! We went on a Thursday morning. It wasn't crowded. For the weekends when it's busy, you can add your name on the google waitlist before getting here so you didn't have to wait as long. Parking is easy. We will definitely be back and I highly recommend this place.

The good: Our service was really good. The gentleman that…read moretook our orders was very pleasant. He gets no complaints from me. He regularly checked up on us. Made sure our drinks were filled. And was just friendly all together. It being our first time there it was just a really good time there. The place also looked very clean and tidy. The bad: The food was just ok. What I had was the fajita omelette. Needed salt and pepper and the salsa did the heavy lifting on the flavor of the omelette. My wife had the breakfast wrap and she even mentioned that she needed to add salt to it. The kids seemed to like their meal. So it wasn't a complete miss. But wish the food was hitting better for the experience to be a lot better.

I'm at a loss for great things to say. My wife ate here a few years ago and raved about this…read morerestaurant. I was very much looking forward to dining here, but was not prepared for how much it would exceed my expectations!!! The food is amazing. Fried chicken was some of the best I've ever tasted, crispy outside and moist inside. The mashed potatoes were delicious and creamy (get them topped with cheese and bacon!) and my drink was on point. Although my wife's peach sangria might have been the better choice Our server, Alyssa, could teach a masterclass on serving! Funny, engaging, never had to ask for anything....always attentive and on top of everything! Bravo Alyssa!!! Will DEFINITELY be back on our next trip to Disney! P.S. ask Art if he'd consider opening a location in the Houston area

Located in the beautiful Disney Springs at Lake Buena Vista, Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' is a great…read morelunch or dinner choice amongst many which surround it. The inside of the restaurant has table and bench seating, as well as a large square shaped bar with plenty of seats. The booths are hardwood not padded, and the tables are solid metal. Their signature item is fried chicken. We ordered the Fried Chicken and Doughnuts. It comes with 2 pieces of chicken, 2 doughnuts and a side of mashed potatoes for $32. We thought it was a perfect meal to share between two because each person gets a piece of fried chicken and a doughnut. The chicken is extra greasy and topped with powdered sugar. It was very good but it still does not rate as highly as Publix or KFC for me. The doughnut was great. I would compare it to a fresh glazed from Krispy Kreme. Service was excellent. We were seated immediately, and greeted at our table by a friendly and efficient server. Overall, everything went well. The prices are high but this is expected due to the location. I would definitely return to try more of the menu.

Sofrito was amazing…read more We wanted something fast, but not fast food with a large seated area outside. This checked off all of our boxes. You order at a kiosk fast food style, but all of the food is then prepared freshly and authentically. They have a huge menu with all kinds of delicious Latin eats like sandwiches and platters. We absolutely loved our Cuban sammies which came on thick and sweet bread. My kids kept it simple with tenders and fries and also enjoyed! They have a big drink selection and you can find everything from juices to fresh cocktails. The biggest hit was their large indoor screened patio - perfect for my kids to run around. If you want to avoid fast food but also don't feel like taking your kids to a proper sit down restaurant than this is a really great option.

It is my duty to come here every few years to remind everyone how much I love this place. I don't…read morego there nearly enough, but I went yesterday and it reminded me just how good they are. We visited around 3:15pm on a Saturday and ordered at a tablet. I got a pernil with plantains and my companion got a churrasco. I also got their limited time St Paddy's day mocktail. It was kind of like a virgin apple mojito and it was really good and refreshing. The pernil was excellent as usual: well sauced and tender and juicy. The churrasco was beautifully cooked and seasoned. They always knock it out of the park here with their meats. The plantains were of course delicious as usual, and the service was great. My only comment is that I could've sworn that this place had Alfajores a few years ago. I could be wrong, but I vaguely recall them being delicious and I was sad to not see them on the menu this time. Any way you roll the dice, you won't regret coming to sofrito. They're quick, it's well priced, and the food has never disappointed me in my 7 years of going here.

Great meal. Enjoyed the pesto, in particular, but the salmon was excellent…read more The service was flawless and the presentation was exceptional.

Stopped in late on a Sunday afternoon. Place looked very nice from the outside, had a to wait a bit…read morefor a table but there was a MASSIVE baby shower letting out at the same time I got there so that most likely had something to do with it. The interior kinda has a hipster-rustic vibe but with more comfortable chairs. Prices seemed reasonable. Service seemed a bit overwheled but again, I think the massive event letting out had something to do with that. I got a cheese board, truffled fries, fried chicken caviar, and a deviled affogato for dessert. My date for the creste di gallo and the olive oil citrus cake. Everything was was very good, with the standout being the fries; I know that truffle essence flavor isn't for everyone but it worked really well for me in the fry sauce. My dates pasta was also very good, the pesto sauce was zesty and complimented it well. And I really like the olive oil cake with mascarpone, super light and perfectly sweet. The very minor issues were that the fried chicken was pretty deeply fried and way harder than expected, which I don't mind but may not be your thing. Devil's food cake at the bottom of the affogato was also not as sweet as I would have liked. Overall a really enjoyable experience. Would definitely recommend.

Briarpatch is one of my fav brunch spots and it never disappoints. Today we opted to sit outside on…read morethe patio. The server was super nice and got our food to us pretty fast. Our Peach Bellini's tasted great and for our entree we ordered the Short Rib Benedict with a side on Pancakes with fresh Fruit. The short rib was so tender and flavorful and the pancakes were light and fluffy, a perfect combo of sweet and salty. As always great service and food, and because of that I'll always come back.

This is one of my favorite restaurants for brunch in Winter Park! In fact, I've stopped in twice in…read morethe last three weeks. I bought a friend from New York who was visiting and she loved it. She requested if they could make her a Chunky Chicken Salad sandwich, rather than the salad on the menu. They obliged and even gave her a Bleu Cheese Caesar salad on the side. Briarpatch knows how to impress as well as cater to the needs of the customer! I ordered one of my favorites, the Brown Rice Bowl and it was fresh and more than filling for lunch. Various flavored mimosas were enjoyed also. I went again last week with local friends as all three of us enjoy this place (and its mimosas!!) One friend tried the Chunky Chicken Salad on the menu (seasonal fruits and berries with zucchini bread sandwiches) and commented on the presentation (which Briarpatch is also well known for) and the freshness of the fruit. She especially enjoyed the zucchini sandwiches! Her husband ordered the Roast Beef Sandwich as it is one of his favorites on the menu. He devoured every bite of it and was very pleased with the tenderness of the beef and the flavor of the au jus. I ordered the Short Rib Benedict as I eyed it a few weeks back. It did not disappoint! Plenty of shredded, perfectly cooked short rib was on a bed of crispy hash browns. Two poached eggs covered in hollandaise sauce sat nicely on top of this amazing dish. It was heaven! Based on the above, I trust you can understand why I love this place. Outdoor seating, exemplary service each and every time I visit and food that is picture-perfect and tastes outstanding. What more could you ask for?! I highly recommend the Briarpatch!

What a great place with a cool vibe. The owner and her…read morehusband came by and greeted our party. Then I saw her sitting with other guests. You could tell they were loving life and their restaurant. Great employees and great food which I remembered to photograph this time

Yes, the parking situation is a situation in and of itself. If you have a reservation, definitely…read moregive yourself plenty of time to find parking or uber. This was my first time eating here for lunch/brunch. I ordered the steak and eggs and it was pretty good. I actually really like the fries here, as they are big and "potato-y" if that's a word?? I did taste my friend's lobster roll and it was pretty good. I like that it wasn't overly dressed. We had an seat at the front outside and it was a good weather day so we all enjoyed it. The service was pretty good when we went as well. They do have a decent menu and it is a fun place with a unique vibe. Definitely recommend you have a reservation. I've never been here without one but sitting out front, the waits can get long!