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    District GastroBar

    3.2 (77 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    DISTRICT GASTROBAR ATMOSPHERE

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Michelle M.

    Went by this location for taco Tues and happy hour. It's located near the arena and luckily we were able to find free street parking. The tacos are 2 for 1 on Tuesdays with the exception of the seafood ones. They have several specialty cocktails for $10 from 4-7 pm. The cocktails were good, but the happy hour margaritas were really small. They have a full bar with all of the top shelf choices. The lobster tacos were absolutely delicious. We liked the fried over the grilled, but both were packed with flavor and outstanding. The gumbo was terrible. It was thick and didn't taste good at all and it was expensive at $16 for a bowl! The establishment was clean and they have a huge speak easy behind the bookshelf where they have live entertainment on the weekends. The bartender was brand new so the service wasn't perfect, but she was nice and learning. I would definitely go back to try more.

    Rashmy D.

    I went to The District GastroBar for brunch with a friend, and we had a great time! She ordered the shrimp and grits with a strawberry margarita, and I went with the steak and eggs paired with a strawberry lemonade sangria. Everything came out quickly, fresh, and flavorful. We had reservations, which worked out perfectly because the place started getting busy a little after 1 p.m. The vibes were great, good food, good drinks, and a lively atmosphere without feeling overcrowded. Definitely a solid spot for brunch. I'd go back again!

    Avocado hummus.. yummy brunch menu
    Andrea M.

    Walked in and was greeted with a smile. I wasn't sure what to eat from the menu so I asked the main waitress who was very helpful in the area of what's good on the menu and what they've tried. Note there were 2 who and both indicate everything was good on the menu, but there were certain meals that they loved. After reviewing the menu. I decided on a few things. A starter appetizer, a Bloody Mary and then of course some entrées. All of which were very flavorful right temperature. (We enjoyed everything) While eating brunch, there was music playing in the background not too loud not too soft nothing offensive while TV's surrounded the room for additional visual. All together a good vibe. Note the venue is not a huge but a good size and they take reservations. When I came in I was seating quickly, but I can recall trying to come and eat during a certain sports seasons being it is down the street from the arena and soccer stadium and it being packed. They have large booths that can sit between 5 to 6 people possible more. They also have tables and hightop tables if you have a smaller group and a nice size bar if you don't want to sit at a table. I really love the fact that the staff was very attentive and happy to offer their assistance on food choices. They came back on a regular to check to make sure everything was good and if there was something else that was needed. You may think that's what they are suppose to do, however, I have experienced eating out a lot some people don't like their job or just don't care. So this is always a plus for me. After eating and drinking my bloody Mary I will have to note the food had me already thinking when I'm gonna come back again for brunch to try more items on the menu and or try their dinner menu. For those that normally tip more than 18-20% there is a line on the bill that you can add more. Looking forward to trying them out again

    Shrimp & Grits
    Jaleesa H.

    Came here for an impromptu brunch. This was my first time having brunch here but I had come by for taco Tuesday before. The food and service is satisfactory overall and they run frequent deals on drinks and food. I had the shrimp and grits for brunch and they were easily the most well seasoned entree I've had in a very long time. I enjoyed it very much. I also had the strawberry margarita and I was very pleased. The bartender was very accommodating and even played the music we asked for. Also noted that even though this location is downtown, the parking was surprisingly easy and convenient

    Bar and seating
    Kayla P.

    Cute bar with delicious food. We went for NYE and were worried we wouldn't get a reservation but the location was not as close to the main events downtown and was pretty light. We didn't realize it (not sure it was disclosed on Open Table) but there was a limited menu for NYE. I was disappointed at that but the option I choose in the $75 3 course bundle (stuffed salmon) was yummy. The appetizer fried shrimp was blah, but the Philly cheesesteak egg rolls and aioli sauce was delicious. The desserts were 50/50. Very plentiful (a cheesecake slice, red velvet slice, and ice cream). I liked the cheesecake and the ice cream but the red velvet's cake had low flavor and the icing was not good at all. My martini was strong but I was expecting more flavor. My friend had a lavender infused mimosa with tequila and it was so good! It was smooth with no aftertaste. We also felt the pictures and videos were deceiving. This place is very small! Our server was friendly and likely new. He hadn't tasted a dessert item to recommend (butter cake) and also had some trouble entering the order in the device used. He was attentive and had a great personality.

    Truffle fries
    Miranda R.

    Food = good Waitstaff / Service = good Workflow / Process = bad This place would be amazing if they could figure out the workflow. Bar drinks sit on the counter. Food is missed (my truffle fries came out when we were ready to leave). Food tasted GREAT! But, if the workflow problems aren't fixed, not sure we'll be back.

    Chelsea P.

    The service of the bar tenders was amazing. They were very personalable and recommended different menu items for us to try. Wings were ok, temperature could have been a little hotter, but the buffalo was spicy (Spicy Habanero was better per my wife...) good little vibe if you are looking for somewhere nice in downtown area.

    Landen was our bartender/server and was on point with all of his suggestions.. thoughtfully explained the menu as we were visiting from out of town. He made a strawberry henny margarita that was 10/10 and suggested the sticky Asian wings as an app which we ordered more to go! ALL OF THE FOOD WAS AMAZING! Far beyond expectations of "bar food" the New Orleans inspired cuisine was absolutely better than most ... we had the lobster Mac , shrimp and grits and surf and turf... and OMG the butter cake for desert... I don't know how I made it out of there!

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    Hello Sandra M, The District GastroBar in Downtown Orlando is owned by Casey Preston - different owner than the restaurant in Sanford.

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    4.8(60 reviews)
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    We accidentally stumbled upon this speakeasy while dining at Talay. Although they're connected…read morephysically, NOIR is its own separate business and definitely has its own unique identity. The vibe here is dark, intimate, and gives off a chic city nightlife feel. They offer both a full cocktail menu and a happy hour menu. They also offer a Thai tapas menu, which we unfortunately didn't get to try because we were already stuffed from dinner at Talay, but the menu looked amazing and gives us another reason to come back! The drinks are unique, creative, and very well crafted. We ordered the Celestial Bloom, and it was absolutely delicious! It was beautifully balanced and left us wanting to come back just to try more of their cocktails. Definitely a great spot for drinks before or after dinner!

    A hidden speakeasy inside of Talay Thai restaurant. Enter Talay and immediately go left. Then,…read morepast the bathrooms straight ahead there is a brown wall. The hidden door which you push is on the right side. Once inside the bar it is super small inside. The tables along the wall are squished together. I think you're better off at the bar. I could see lots of people bringing dates here. First up, I tried a $17 Tree of Life. The drink the bartender made me was maybe 2 sips. There's a giant ice cube and a bamboo leaf or something and very little drink to drink. Not sure what to make of this because as soon as I was deciding if I liked it or not, it was gone. Wouldn't order this again. Second, I tried a $17 Adam & Eve. I wish the matcha was much stronger. There's a place in Tampa called Tori Bar that has a super duper matcha tasting cocktail. This one was much lighter. It was fine, not my favorite. Maybe I'd bring a date here sometime, but wouldn't go out of my way to come here.

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    Had a great time at Otto's High Dive. The food and drinks definitely lived up to the hype…read more I tried the Vaca Fritos--solid 7/10. It was a little on the dry side, but still really flavorful and a great value for the price. Definitely a strong appetizer to kick things off. The real standout though was the drink (something swampy--I wish I remembered the exact name). Easy 10/10. Honestly, all of their cocktails are top-tier and consistently worth the higher price point. You can tell a lot of thought goes into them. Overall, great vibe, great drinks, and good food. I'd absolutely come back--especially for the cocktails.

    Otto's is a great place for groups or 3 or 4 people to enjoy some very good food and an upscale…read moreenvironment (more starts to get slightly more difficult as the place is somewhat cramped with limited space). Went to celebrate a birthday and the service was surprisingly quick for how busy they were on a Friday evening, the servers as well as managers AND the hostess all checked in regularly with a smile and small talk when prompted. We were especially impressed that servers not tending to our table placed orders/knew of orders and communicated with the waitress serving us. Most restaurants struggle to keep orders ready with the designated server, this place EXCELLED with communication. We all enjoyed a variety of different cocktails, all of which were delicious (however a bit pricy for some) and all partook in appetizers and entrees. ALL of the food was delicious and had fair portions, couldn't say enough good things. This place is a bit cramped but not horribly, the decor is cute and everything is clean :) Most importantly, to celebrate the birthday we were brought a tres leches cake that paired very nicely with the pastelitos and cafecito service! The cake was DELICIOUS, the coffee was wonderful, and the experience was a highlight for a busy weekend of festivities! 10 out of 10 will be coming back again! :)

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    4.7(161 reviews)
    1.8 miMills50, Park Lake / Lake Highland
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    Death in the Afternoon always has such a great vibe. The staff is kind, the low lighting and…read moreintimate atmosphere is so refreshing. Their drink menu is so extensive. We ordered the dirty martini and mai tai, which were delicious. The chorizo burger was juicy, the fries were crispy, escargot was buttery and garlicky, and the squash seemed to have hot honey on it, which gave it a slight kick. I've never had a bad meal here and will continue to come back

    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.

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    The Monroe

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    4.5(692 reviews)
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    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.

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    Bar area in the restaurant.

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    4.5(495 reviews)
    1.7 miMills50, Colonialtown North
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    Updating my review to say this place is better and better with each visit! Highly recommend you…read moremake a reservation but we got lucky with a party of two recently. It was my friend's first time here and she LOVED it too! Our server was incredible and the drinks are always so fun! This time around, the seasonal drink menu items were named after the bartender's pets. Once you scan the QR code, you can see the menu items and they had these fun images of the drinks with the pets their named after. This place is a fun vibe. We ordered the broccolini, duck wontons and the korean fried chicken. All were very good! We even had two orders of the broccolini! The Korean fried chicken is always good. I order it almost every time I go to eat there. One of their mainstay cocktails is the Woman in White. Great presentation and so good! Can't wait to go back!

    Came here on a Friday hoping to catch happy hour, only to find out it's now limited to Monday…read morethrough Thursday... so just a heads up for anyone planning! Even though they were fully booked, the staff was kind enough to accommodate our group by seating us outside, which we really appreciated. The food was absolutely gorgeous and just as delicious... everything we tried was beautifully presented and full of flavor. I'd highly recommend the duck. My nephew loveddd it! Definitely a spot I'd come back to. The only downside was the automatic 20% gratuity added for our table of five, especially since one of us was a kid. It felt a bit steep, but overall, still a great experience.

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    4.4(251 reviews)
    2.1 miMills50, Park Lake / Lake Highland
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    I've been wanting to come here for some time but it never has worked out until last night. Every…read moretime I've tried coming here, they usually only do valet parking and their parking lot is very small (maybe 8-10 spots total) everything else is street parking in the near by area. That said, parking can be hard to find. I've also been here during the day time one time and their kitchen was closed for a couple hours for serving food, so I left. Because of this, when I arrived yesterday, I immediately asked them what time their kitchen closed and their kitchen closed an hour before close. So keep that in mind as well. I sat at the bar. Service was good. Food was amazing! I got their dumplings, miso toast, risotto, and their creme brûlée. Everything was so fantastic, except the miso toast. It was good but I wouldn't get it again. The crème brûlée was so amazing! The chocolate espresso beans were 10/10. I ALMOST tipped them 50% of my bill! So as a server, thankfully I caught this. In the very back of their menu, it says an automatic 20% gratuity is applied to every check, which is kinda crazy to be honest. I was already going to tip him 30%. So it would have been 20% and 30% tip. So be very aware that they're already applying the tip to everyone's bill and it was just me, one person! I would definitely come back here but just keep in mind their kitchen isn't always open, parking can be hard to find at times, and the auto gratuity.

    I don't typically start off reviews with a shout out - but this experience stood out and is…read moredeserving of one. George, thank you so much for such a wonderful first experience here. From drinks to tapas, to a nice conversation about similarities - it was a perfect date night for us. My fiance ordered a couple of Old Fashions and myself some margaritas. It was Thursday which is all-day HH after 4pm. We shared the famous deviled eggs and potato croquettes. Food was delicious and drinks were strong. What started as "let's get a drink," to two-hours later. This establishment is the middle of relaxing to upscale. The demographics fit the scene. Everyone was pleasant and respectful. ** Make a reservation. We did for 6pm and it was quite packed for a Thursday. Parking is limited. We were lucky to find street parking with no parking hours. Thank you, George again. Little did you know that we celebrated a milestone tonight. I quit my corporate job of five-years and today was my first week at my dream job. You didn't know, but your exceptional service tonight felt like you did. We need more of you. We can't wait to dine in next! We hope you're our server again!

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