What an amazing experience! Shaya provided exceptional customer service from the moment we arrived. She has a wonderful personality, was incredibly attentive, and made us feel truly welcome. She even remembered our names, which made the experience feel so personal and special. The beers were ice cold, and the margarita she made for us was absolutely spectacular--one of the best we've ever had! She was always checking on us to make sure we had everything we needed. And to top it all off, the chocolate cake was outstanding! We will definitely be back, and we hope Shaya is there to take care of us again. Highly recommend! read more

Stumbled across this place while visiting the area .We made reservations a few days out and did the 50 dollar deposit for my group . The Saturday was slow not many servers and took for ever for the payment . [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music was okay it was a curated playlist that looped[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . It ended up very busy which slowed it down even more when it came to the service . The mango margarita was very subpar. I went with the steak , eggs, and has brown which was okay. Half of my table food came out almost 40 min after everyone else and they only had omelettes which was shocking . The server did her best and was pleasant at times and others snappy. I would give this place a 3/5 read more

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I stopped in the Eola lounge late night with friends. It was July 3 and it wasn't too crowded. Our server took a menu pic from the last place I had been and created a drink. He did a fabulous job recreating the drink. Actually the drink tasted better than the one I had nearby lol. We ordered crab fried rice and wings. The rice was too salty for my taste buds. But the wings were yummy! They were fried perfectly with a crispy outside and a juicy inside. And the sauce was good too, sweet and spicy. Our server was friendly and attentive! I sang a little karaoke and we headed home. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I would stop in again when it's not crowded as it's typically a younger crowd lol.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice atmosphere for a night out, great if you can catch some live music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] HH food is decent and the drinks are good. They're also open late which I like. read more

Eola Lounge - 3 Beef Sliders Wings - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute restaurant that serves brunch in the weekends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also have a nice happy hour menu. I was greeted when I walked in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I sat outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I let him know it was my birthday. I ordered a mocktail and dessert. He surprised me with a candle on my cake. They did charge an automatic 20% gratuity. read more

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The restaurant was not prepared for guests outside of a large party they were expecting. Me and others had to wait very long to get our drink orders taken, served to us, and our food to us. Food was being brought out after we were already paying to get to a concert. The business is probable good when fully staffed. read more

I absolutely recommend coming here for drinks post brunch! The food is pretty and tastes passable but nothing to write home about. The drinks were AMAZING and reasonably priced! The staff was aloof at best and neglectful if I'm being critical. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The DJ saved the day! He made it an absolute vibe![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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We came in for a late night bite and enjoyed the drinks and service, but the food was just okay in my opinion. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We noticed there's usually a nice crowd for their brunch and the menu looks good so we plan to check that out soon.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All in all, glad to have a late night spot like this in the neighborhood. read more

Eola Lounge - Expresso martini - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This was a genuinely horrendous experience. We booked a birthday reservation over a month in advance and paid a $100 deposit. When we arrived, staff couldn't find the reservation and offered no real explanation. Instead of resolving it, they had us standing at the bar for over an hour while they "figured it out." Their solution was to split our group across two random tables they dragged in from outside. We had to insist on being seated together, which should have been the bare minimum given this was a planned birthday reservation. Service only got worse from there. It was slow, inconsistent, and completely disorganized. What should have been a simple birthday brunch turned into a four-hour headache. We arrived at 1:30 PM and didn't leave until 5:30 PM, and not because we were enjoying ourselves. To make matters worse, the experience left a bad taste in my mouth, literally and figuratively. This place is poorly managed and clearly not equipped to handle reservations or special occasions. Save your time, your money, and your event. Go somewhere else. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Good food + GREAT vibes... I will be returning!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Came here to celebrate my friend's birthday for brunch and we had a TIME. The chicken and waffles were so good (and very filling) and the mimosas... were mimosa-ing. Our waiter was nice, it did take a while for them to bring the food and drinks... but [[HIGHLIGHT]]the music took my mind off it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place to come for a friend's brunch, birthday, lit date or... solo meal, if that's your vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Eola Lounge - Chicken and Waffle - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]I'd like to thank this lounge for giving us such a warm welcome and creating a fun atmosphere to celebrate my sister's birthday on Saturday![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were greeted by Lisa and Leah, who are sisters, and their incredible customer service truly set the tone for the rest of the afternoon. [[HIGHLIGHT]]While the food wasn't the best, the drinks, service, and music were absolutely top-tier![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is small, so I highly recommend making reservations if you're coming with a large group, or you can grab a seat at the bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We laughed, danced, drank, and ate for almost two hours--it was such a great time! Parking can be tricky; there's free street parking if you get there early, or nearby lots that charge $20. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The venue itself is stunning, with beautiful interiors and outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They start offering hookah after 2 PM, but we were leaving around that time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The DJ (@OACEKID) was phenomenal--one of the best we've experienced at a brunch in a long time![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A huge thank you to the staff for letting us let our hair down, dance with others, and enjoy an amazing afternoon together. Highly recommend this spot for a fun get-together! read more

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Our reservation was for 11:30 am. Some of our party arrived a little before that and waited outside as the restaurant wasn't open or prepped. We were seated at 12:00 pm and told we couldn't order as the kitchen wasn't prepped or ready. The person who made the reservation then asked about her deposit back due to the lack of professionalism. The hostess who seated us remarked, "Well it was the owner's birthday party last night!". That has nothing to do with the price of tea in China at this point. Eventually she was reimbursed her "nonrefundable " deposit after some us in the party started to loudly verbalize our disgust with the service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They didn't turn the lights on in the restaurant for us. There were still decorations and party favors left from the night before.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This was our first impression of this establishment and we won't be back. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]A fun brunch/early dinner place to hang out to start your night downtown.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got here around 5pm so it was switching into dinner menu. We ordered the lychee martini and old fashion. The old fashion had a branded ice cube which was pretty cool! To eat, we shared the calamari and Korean short ribs (galbi). Both dishes were delicious and filling, good for tapas! I would recommend this place to everyone. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Music was RnB so it was right up our alley.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]An hour into dinner, the place started to get crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I recommend reservations as we got lucky as walk-ins. read more

Eola Lounge - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Environment: clean place, decor is modern. Sundays, they have a dj he played a lot, 90s, 2000 r&b. Everyone seemed to be having fun! Small but good for groups, they take reservations, so it is probably best to call ahead Service: Staff was friendly and super helpful, we first sat at the bar, and the hostes moved us once a table was available and she even took our order so we didnt have to wait for a waitress to be available. The bar tenders were very nice, recommended food and drinks. Food: We were there for brunch, so we ordered from the brunch menu. The shrimp and grits were amazing! The ricotta cheese pancakes and omelet were delicious as well. The only downside is that they do not have unlimited mimosas or sangrias, so it can get pricey with drinks. I also felt the drinks were a little weak, but overall, everything was delicious. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a spot you can bring your friends and have a good time while eating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You have the option to catch a game or be entertained by a dj mixing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is on point! The staff team are polite and handle your request in a timely manner and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance is great to hangout with your friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

First visit here and I really wasn't impressed. While the service was fantastic, I felt the food could've been better. Our waiter was attentive, and even upon entering we were greeted by multiple staff members. There was a promo going on for a new flavor Canadian whiskey, so they came around to our table and offered that. I only was able to get a few pictures but all in all we ordered: Calamari, Black Truffle Buratta, Truffle fries, Braised Pork Belly Bao, beef Sliders, Grilled Rack of Lamb, and Tiger Wings. All the food was presented beautifully, however, everything lacked a tremendous amount of flavor. The calamari were small in size, and very chewy. Buratta had no hint of truffle, and pork belly bao's were underwhelming. The temperature of the wings were cold, and bland. I did not try the lamb, but the feedback there was unsatisfactory. I'm sorry to say, but I will not be returning. There are too many other options in this area. We ordered a lot of food...so it does sadden me that not one thing on the menu was worth visiting for. read more

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One of our friends was celebrating being on the 40 under 40 list so naturally we went to Eola Lounge to celebrate and by celebrating, I mean drink....a lot lol. My boyfriend and I didn't eat but we drank about 4 cocktails. He had 2 old fashioneds which he said were really good and I had The Fountain which was ok and the Reisling from Germany which I wasn't a huge fan of (it was a bit more tart than I was expecting.) I will say the reason I gave the restaurant 5 stars was because the waiter was PHENOMENAL. I wish I got his name because he was that good. It was about 18-20 of us which isn't an easy feat and he did it effortlessly and attentively. I was thoroughly impressed. This place is great for a date night or even a girls night before you party downtown. I also heard they have an amazing brunch. But don't take my opinion, formulate your pens by checking them out! read more

Eola Lounge - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Orlando, Florida

A birthday trip to Orlando well worth the visit. Although it was really hot and I was on the patio, the food made up for it. The service was great and the drinks were flowing. The inside of this place is kind of small so they get packed really easily and the service all work together which I think is really nice. The only complaint I have is, I asked to be seated at the nicer table to the end, and they told me they couldn't. However, 10 minutes later, they seated some people over there. read more

Eola Lounge - Shrimp and Grits - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Orlando, Florida

So I have been here before, but it was just during dinner. I don't even remember making a review for this place, which I was shocked. I'm wondering why I didn't, but that's another story for another day. So a friend of mine wanted to do brunch here, and a few of us decided to come out and do just that. The food was, pretty good, the music was great as well. Overall, I love the atmosphere just looking around the room. But I could tell you for sure that it's not a big space. It's probably best to RSVP beforehand. Service was good, we were checked frequently and when we finally needed someone for some thing, we just asked, so it truly wasn't a problem. I would come back for the drinks, I heard during the week that they have happy hour that last almost all day, and of course good for me. I would come back no problem for another exciting fun brunch. read more

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Eola lounge is a beautiful new lounge located in downtown Orlando.. Their specials include all day happy hour on Mondays , Wine down Wednesday & happy hour Tuesday- Sunday from 5-7pm . They also have a weekend brunch on Saturdays& Sundays from 11:30am-3:30pm. We came on a Saturday for happy hour and tried almost everything on the hh menu . For drinks , We tried the blueberry lemon drop, Lychee Martini , mojito, South Eola Espresso made with tequila instead of vodka , French 75, & a cucumber margarita . For food we had the truffle fries , calamari, garlic wings & tiger wings . We added in a dessert ( not from the hh menu ) of crème brûlée. Overall the food was delicious, the ambiance was very nice . You can eat inside or outside on the patio . They have TV's and also play some nice tunes . I enjoyed this lounge . It makes for a good hang out spot for dinner , girls night out , happy hour and more . After dinner we took a stroll downtown for a bit before calling it a night . Def add them to your list & check them out !! read more

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Went for happy hour! They have a great happy hour, got there right when they opened! Had the blueberry lemon drop, truffle fries and wings! The service was good. It's a nice spot but small all the great places are small lol I want to go back and try their brunch. I heard it was good and fun. read more

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I usually only go here for brunch and have their pho. I feel in love with their service and management. This time i tried a few new items like the calamari and the wings. They were pretty good. I truly enjoyed their lemon drop cocktail. Their outdoor seating is very cozy read more

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A welcoming brunch spot with delicious food and drinks. I have always had great service here. This was my first time experiencing brunch alone and the servers I had made it a good experience. I had the Steak and Eggs which came with a 9 oz prime black angus steak, two eggs, hash brown waffle, and pecan wood smoked bacon. The steak was cooked perfectly to my specifications and the sides balanced the meal well. I had the white sangria to drink which was strong, delicious, and had just the right amount of sweetness to it. read more

Eola Lounge - Steak and Eggs - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I visit the downtown area often and decided to try Eola Lounge for the first time (and it's a newer restaurant). I arrived around 12:30pm, and they were serving brunch only. First impression: beautiful decor inside and comfortable seating on the patio for people watching. The restaurant and restrooms were very clean, and the servers were nice. However, I'm not the biggest fan of the menu or the food; which put a damper on my experience. Food Cons: the menu is very limited (only one chicken option if you do not eat pork or seafood); my grits were very bland (I added salt and pepper); I ordered the chicken (typically with the waffles) to pair with my grits, but the batter on the chicken was very sweet. I was not a fan of this at all and I typically LOVE a good fried chicken. My friend ordered the beef Roman and did not finish after only two bites; he said it was bland. Drinks: We only ordered mimosas, which were a reasonable price for downtown ($7). I didn't see anything drastically different with the Eola mimosa to pay an extra $1, so my friend switched to the regular orange mimosa. A champagne bottle is $25, and worth it; however, our waiter never mentioned this. The server who brought out our food mentioned this after we were already 2 drinks in. Overall, I will not return for brunch. The menu was too limited for me and I couldn't enjoy most items (and didn't like my food). I will consider returning for lunch or dinner, truly depending on the menu and only if they have good drink deals available. read more

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Excellent brunch! I came in super late to catch the brunch so this could be my dinner. Order the shrimp and grits and boy was delicious and filling. Had a Bloody Mary to start and it was made very well. Then ordered the blueberry lemon martini and hit another home run with that choice. I was alone at the bar and my experience was very good . The bartender was very attentive. Until the YBM read more

Eola Lounge - Blueberry lemon martini - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Visited with a large group for a birthday celebration. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Tina was our server, and was very nice and accommodating to our group of 16. The food was great. A few people ordered grits and catfish and said the grits could've used a little more seasoning, but the fish was seasoned well. We ordered the 3 bottles of Sparkling wine and juices and purees for mimosas. My meal was the steak and eggs. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The DJ was on point.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our party had a great time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I had a great time at Eola lounge! It was such a great vibe. When you walk in, you see a wonderful and beautiful lounge, that has really great picture props. Our server was very sweet and did her best attending to us with such a busy crowd on a Sunday in my mail. Today was the chicken and waffles which I really liked and enjoyed. Just a heads up that there is a kick to the original syrup placed on the chicken and waffles entrée. That is why I requested it on the side. I did not really like it and opted for original maple syrup instead of the one with the spice. All in all, this was a really good experience, and I will be back again for brunch at Eola lounge! read more

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Christmas Eve I had the opportunity to try out this restaurant for a birthday party. The atmosphere was super cute and trendy. A few photo ops and it's nice and quaint in the downtown Orlando area. The service could have been way better. It was a decent size party and there was only one main waiter helping everyone. So the service was slow and delayed when it came to drink orders. The food however was very good. I ordered the chicken and waffles with maple syrup. The portion is an okay size but the waffles were the best part. Overall it was a nice experience and the food was great. I would definitely come back to this restaurant for a different occasion. That's all. read more

Eola Lounge - Chicken and Waffles - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I went on a Friday night and loved the atmosphere! I loved the tiger wings! I also had the crab fried rice and it was good but it was missing something. It was a huge portion though! I ordered an extra side of the sweet tai chili sauce that came with the wings and drizzled that over my rice. All of the drinks were good but the blueberry lemon drop was just what I needed! It was sooo good and I don't even really care for blueberry. The service was good but it was a little slow at the bar and the place wasn't even packed. However , once we were seated at our table things were much faster. The only downfall is the parking when it comes to that area but depending on the day/time you go you may or may not have an issue. I'll definitely be back and really want to try their brunch and happy hour! read more

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Food presentation and ambience are key here! Eola Lounge is a new spot that opened up in the Thornton Park area just a couple of months ago. It took me a second to physically find the spot but found it tucked between Oudom Thai and the Stubborn Mule. It has a nice outdoor area plus a spacious renovated interior. Now let me tell you something about the food presentation at Eola Lounge... it does not disappoint! The entrees came out on wooden platters that were well decorated and articulated. I tried the lamb rack which was comprised of 3 lamb ribs accompanied by truffle fries and tzatziki. The lamb was well seasoned and cooked- though slightly more cooked that I would normally like but still pretty good. The truffle fries were a great accompaniment to the meal. While the food presentation was great, don't come here if you're too hungry as the plates are on the smaller side and pricy, but again great presentation and good food! I'll probably be back to explore more of their menu and enjoy the outdoor seating once the lovely Florida humid summer simmers down. read more

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Great customer service.. It was Sunday so we was one of the first people there.. Afro beats music playing, plenty of TVs showing sports, just overall good energy and vibes.. Hospitality was good, server was helpful, gave us good suggestion tips regarding the menu and she was fast.. Food was fresh and hot, big portions and really good.. I really enjoyed the chicken and waffles, and the pancakes was really good but I couldn't finished them all. They do take reservations but we had issues online and calling in but that didn't stop us. Really glad I visited and will be back. read more

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The food, and the drinks were a decent price, and very cute Decour inside. The menu has several different types of genres of food to choose from, as well as some pretty tasty drinks. Our server let us know of some different options for our drinks and they turned out really well. This is a newer business, and it's thriving, and anyone looking to have a nice dinner and drink, this is your place to go! read more

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Food is always 10/10 Mondays are half priced for a select menu. Fries, wings, edamame, etc blueberry lemon drop, Paloma ( idk what it is but it's good)....also THEYRE KID FRIENDLY. Changing tables in the restroom as well as high chairs. Mommy night out or family night out it's welcome. They do not serve craft beer however their liquor is top tier. Also the service is always great. read more

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Came here for brunch on a weekend, this place has an amazing brunch menu. I still think about that catfish to this day! And those grits. Fairly priced in the service was pretty great. We were checked on often. He gave us good recommendations on the food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only thing is the vibes. It's loud people are dancing so if that's not what you're looking for in a brunch, maybe don't go here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But I overall enjoyed my experience and I'm definitely coming back for that catfish. read more

This was a gem hidden in plain sight. I was blown away by the friendly people, great vibe and the food was perfectly executed. The bulgogi was sweet and tender, the garlic wings were tangy and then there are the lamb chops. Wow! This dish had my mouth watering and my buddy crying with joy. Everything was excellent, don't miss this menu!!! read more

Eola Lounge - a bar with blue lighting - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Ehhh the place was all aesthetics ![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was regular and menu was limited ! The drinks were good and our server was very nice ! read more

So I went to this establishment yesterday specifically for the crab fried rice it was delicious. This was my 2nd time being there , I don't live close so it took me a year to get back. As I said the food was delicious, the atmosphere was great and after Wine walk that was exactly what I needed. Well I made the mistake of asking for lemons for my water and this picture depicts how it was brought to me, on a freaking napkin. This is so unsanitary. Just think about ALL the people at the bad that reached in for a napkin prior to me being presented this napkin as a plate. What happened to the small little plates. I was turned off and definitely left thirsty. My server was nice very attentive, very present but this was a fail for me. Her name is Janessa. My dear you should have just brought it to me right on the palm of your hands. read more

Eola Lounge - This is what you get when you ask for lemons for your water. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Decided to check out Eola lounge for wine down Wednesday and happy hour. I ordered the blueberry lemon drop drink. My friend ordered wine. We shared a truffle fries and chicken wings. They were out of the tiger's wings but had the garlic wings so we went with that. The wings were ok. Truffle fries not too bad. We were still hungry so ordered the shaken beef entree to split. The entree did not come with rice so we ordered one on the side. The shaken beef was not seasoned what so ever so it had no taste. Nothing like Vietnamese shaken beef dish. We were offered some house made sriracha. Helped a little bit. Entree was not impressive but drinks and happy hour was good. Service was great. read more

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If I could give a rating of 0, I absolutely would. My friends and I came here for a nice dinner, but it was nothing like we expected. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The DJ was blasting music so loudly that the speakers sounded like they were about to explode--we literally had to shout just to hear each other.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When we walked in, there was no hostess, so we awkwardly stood at the front until my friend asked the bartender what we should do. They just told us to sit anywhere, so we did. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Since the music was unbearable, we decided to only order drinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was just as bad. A waitress brought us water, then took about 10 minutes to bring menus, and after that, she completely disappeared for another 15-20 minutes. At that point, we'd had enough and just left. Absolutely terrible service! read more

My boyfriend and I visited eola lounge in 2024 for dinner and was excited to recommend it for my sister's birthday trip to Orlando. Due to the size of the party she was required to pay a $100 deposit for an 11:30 reservation for Sunday brunch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When we arrived at the restaurant, lights were off and chairs were still on top of the tables. We were told by a server that they had an event the night before and they were still setting up the restaurant. She was mopping at that time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] At about 11:55 the server invited our party in and sat us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was still dark, most tables still had chairs on top, and decorations were still up from the party.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The waitress offered us waters for the meantime and said the bar was still waiting to be set up. The lack of preparedness was unacceptable. When asked for the manager, he took his time to come out and speak with our party. When asked for a refund of our deposit he responded "we don't typically do refunds, would you like to book for another day." We were told that the owner had a party the night before so they were still cleaning up. I am not sure how this was our problem due to them knowing we booked our reservation weeks in advance. We will not be back! read more