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    4.0 (269 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Million Dollar Potatoes
    Tracy D.

    Overall a great experience at First Watch. We have been to several locations in the past and first time visiting this one. The food and service was great. My daughter enjoyed her kids meal, but of course has taken some nibbles from our plates. I would suggest always checking out the seasonal items as they are only around for a limited time.

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    Susie Q.

    Brandon was excellent. Took great care of us. Food came out quickly. Tri-Athlete Omelet was great. Love their toast! So yummy. Kind of loud in here today but still a great time. Thank you.

    Daritza P.

    Always a great time coming here and I love their drinks. Super fast service and always so friendly.

    Traditional Benedict with a salad
    Joe S.

    I don't get in the mood for breakfast too often, but when I do, First Watch is a place that's on my list. They have some elevated options including Benedicts and their "Million Dollar Bacon", which doesn't really cost a million dollars. They glaze it with something, so it's a little sweet for my taste. Anyway, the Benedicts have always come out with a perfect egg on top. The salad it comes with is also good and who would have thought Salad for Breakfast is a thing? It can get pricey so it's more of an occasional stop over IHOP and Denny's. It's been a while since I've been here, but I'll have to hit one up again soon!

    Raquel S.

    First time going to this First Watch location. There is usually a big line to get in on the weekends but I visited during the week so we were able to sit as soon as we got there. The establishment is big and spacious. My friend and I ordered avocado toasts and black coffee. We ordered our eggs to be scrambled and they brought us omelettes but we didn't say anything since we didn't have enough time to wait for them to do them again. Even though it wasn't exactly what we asked, We both enjoyed our meals. Portion size is normal. Customer service was nice except for the fact that forgot our orders.

    Steak and Eggs Hash Over medium No Roasted Onions
    Erlinda J.

    Did a pickup order the other day. I ordered the Steak and Egg Hash, Over Medium, No Roasted Onions. It was easy to pickup an online order, it was ready and waiting on the shelf when I came in no contact necessary and I was still greeted by an employee. The food was good but I was annoyed that there were onions when I requested no onions. Thankfully I'm not allergic so I could still consume the food. There aren't many parking options as the building next door has many spots reserved for that business. There is minimal parking in front and back of First Watch. Maybe I say minimal because it was just packed.

    Carne Asada Breakfast Tacos
    Julyssia O.

    First watch has to be one of my favorite breakfasts/brunch locations in Orlando! This location is probably the biggest I've ever visited. The tables were filled, so you know the food is good! This visit I ordered the seasonal Carne Asada breakfast tacos, and wow, do I wish this was a year-round menu option! Made with corn tortillas, scrambled eggs, Carne Asada, pickled onions, sliced avocado, cilantro, and pico de gallo, as well as a side of black beans. (It also comes with a hot sauce creama, which I removed. I ordered lemon and sour cream on the side, to make lemon creama to add on top.) and of course we had to get the million dollar bacon! I've said it before and I'll say it again, first watch has my favorite hot coffee as an iced coffee lover and remains the only place I will order hot coffee! I also ordered their purple haze drink, which is sweet and tangy and refreshing all the way around! Highly recommend for your next breakfast or brunch meal!

    Dulce de leche French toast
    Rosa L.

    Love first watch all the time we just went for Valentine's Day. My son got to do to the lecture French toast was super good and it's coming with like a Kelly's ice cream that they made like a limited edition thing. The ice cream is so delicious. I always get just a classic French toast, but we love this place so we go at least once a week.

    The works omelet

    Came in today on the way to Bestbuy - got the works omelet with potatoes and toast. Our server JuJu was on point. Took our order quickly and the food was here so fast. Noticed on Yelp that this location has NO health code violations - I like that and it is hard to do. The ambiance is relatively quiet for such a large dinning area, light music playing in the background

    Traditional breakfast
    Johanna J.

    My family loves First Watch, so whenever I'm in town, we make sure to stop by for breakfast. My breakfast is always traditional, but I do enjoy pairing it with their delicious cocktails. Our server was super friendly and attentive. Drinks and plates arrived promptly. Everything was delicious and reasonably priced. This spot is pretty casual yet cozy.

    Brisket Hash
    Delaney S.

    I have dined here many times since they opened and unfortunately the quantity of food has gone down and the price has gone up. I know corporate controls the prices, but the amount of food should not be adjusted, as well. This location has very high ceilings and gets so incredibly loud when the restaurant is full. So loud that sitting right next to my friend at a table in the middle of the restaurant, we were yelling to be heard by one another. I ordered the brisket hash. It was very tasty, and I liked the addition of pickled onions. The dish could have been elevated with some sort of sauce component. Service was very fast, and food came out super fast. But unfortunately, we felt so rushed to get up from the table and it be turned over. I met a friend here for breakfast and struggled to enjoy our breakfast visiting. Good for a quick breakfast.

    Maryanne and Million Dollar Bacon
    Ed N.

    Delicious Floridian French toast with million dollar bacon. The 4 people in our party all enjoyed our breakfasts.

    John M.

    This particular First Watch location serves the Waterford Lakes area of east Orlando. First Watch is just one of multiple chain restaurants that put an emphasis on breakfast (what many call the most important meal of the day) and elevates what was once the normal greasy spoon diner experience as the norm for a breakfast experience and gives it a more upscale and comfortable ambiance. The service (at least during my visit) was professional and friendly and only added to my overall dining experience. First Watch has a decent menu that offers a nice selection and allows for different tastes and most should be able to find something to their liking on the menu. I would definitely recommend this particular location of First Watch.

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    4.1(501 reviews)
    0.7 mi•Waterford Lakes, East Orlando
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    We had reservations and they greeted us outside like family …read more Our table was a nice booth and our server Salene greeted us right away . She gave us the menus and answered our questions and gave suggestions . We had looked at the menu before arriving so had a good idea what we wanted . I started with a cocktail ( a smoked Notorious Fig ) very good My husband was pleased with their beer selection . We ordered a appetizer (the goat cheese croquettes ) very good Our entrees were the Mahi and the Braised short ribs . We love to share . They both did not disappoint. The restaurant also helped to celebrate our anniversary with complimentary champagne and a decadent dessert ( the cookies and cream cheesecake ) worth every calorie Dustin the manager came by to see how things were going and also shared some of the history behind the restaurant. Love this extra touch . After dinner we went upstairs to have a drink at the bar . The atmosphere and ambiance of the place was amazing . You saw young and old some families . They have outside seating as well . Beautifully done . We will be back !!

    I had a work social and the group chose to come here. As expected, you'll find all the…read morestereotypical elements of a sports bar type location. First of all, I'll talk about the place. It's very spacious and is capable of hosting a very large group at the outside tables. Parking is very easy since it's in a plaza, and the restaurant is very easy to find. Staff was very friendly. They made sure to check on us constantly and the service was very quick. The food was decent. I ordered the wings and had half classic buffalo and half crispy spicy. It was tasty but a little dry. **Important note** They fry their food in the same oil they use to fry shelfish. A friend of mine specifically told them she's allergic to shelfish. They brought her fried cauliflower in her poke bowl dish. She asked the waiter if her vegetables were fried with shelfish and they had to take her plate away and remake it without the vegetables. I'm glad she asked because this was a very large oversight on the staff's part. Overall, the place is alright. It's good for a casual social with a group or if you're in the mood for some bar food.

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    Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Crispy Barbacoa Arancini

    Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    0.7 mi•Waterford Lakes, East Orlando
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    First off, I want to give a HUGE thank you to the Cooper's Hawk Team for making my birthday feel so…read morespecial. My friend treated me to a birthday lunch this week and when we got to the table, the staff had a birthday card waiting for me! How thoughtful! We came during happy hour and decided to try a few small plates and drinks. The Egg Rolls are a must! They were packed with flavor and a variety of ingredients. My friend especially loved the shrimp. We also tried the quesadillas and sliders on the happy hour menu. Both dishes tasted incredible! Sadly, though the happy hour has half priced apps, the plates are also half sized. They were absolutely delicious, but the dishes felt overpriced for the portion size. As for drinks, I tried the sangria flight. I wasn't expecting such a full portion size and was pleasantly surprised with that. I did, however, only find 2 of the 4 drinks to be especially tasty. I wouldn't order that flight again, but would be interested in their wine offerings. I loved the low lighting in the space as it set such a calm and laid back mood. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and especially loved the food! Totally recommend.

    CH remains a favorite for my group of gal pals. Last 2…read morevisits: 1) Friday evening in time to make it for Wine O'Clock Happy Hour. To my dismay, they were out of the Arancini so I went with the Tempura Shrimp instead, which were very tasty. Since my table was sharing multiple apps I wanted an entree on the lighter side. The Soup & Salad Combo was perfect! I thoroughly enjoyed both. Jasmine, our server, was another shining aspect of the night. She created a feeling of comradery and adeptly met all our needs. Hope to be served by her again. 2) Sunday Brunch & Bubbles- Enjoyed my Bloody Mary, but the Breakfast Gnocchi Carbonara was too soupy for my taste. The Brisket Hash is much better. I'll stick with that dish in the future.

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    Aurora At The Celeste

    4.4(300 reviews)
    2.4 mi•University of Central Florida / UCF, East Orlando
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    Great food, service, and ambiance!…read more I loved the vibe of the aurora. The restaurant was space and astrology themed with each sever having their astrology sign on their name tag! So cute. I ordered the eggs Benedict. One of my eggs was slightly overcooked, but the other one was nice and runny. My friend ordered a medium steak with her Caesar salad, and it came out well done, but they immediately fired a new steak and quickly brought out the corrected temperature for her. The restaurant has a view of the pool and it's very well lit inside. Nice brunch spot near UCF! Parking was free, but they also had a valet option.

    Aurora at The Celeste was a bit of a mixed experience for me. It's a smaller, intimate restaurant,…read moreand the service itself was good, although our meal did take quite a while to come out. I had heard good things about the eggplant dish from a friend, but I asked if they could substitute chicken for the eggplant at an additional cost. The chef declined the substitution, which was a little surprising, but okay. I ended up trying the eggplant as prepared, and it was actually very good and one of the highlights of the meal. The chowder was also excellent and probably one of my favorite things we tried. Unfortunately, I had a pretty rough experience with the camel empanadas. On my first small bite, the empanada was so incredibly hot that it essentially burst, getting extremely hot oil on and around my lips and burning me. That definitely made the rest of dinner less enjoyable. I'd strongly suggest allowing these to rest a little longer before serving. The biggest disappointment was the gator fried rice. The gator was extremely chewy, and overall the dish lacked flavor. I wouldn't order that one again. We also tried the Super Nova, which was good but very rich. I think it makes much more sense as something for a larger group to share rather than a dessert for one or two people. Overall, 3/5. There were some genuinely good dishes, particularly the chowder and eggplant, and the service was pleasant, but the long wait, empanada incident, and disappointing gator fried rice kept the overall experience from being a standout.

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    Maroush  Food - Arabic Chicken Shawarma ($16.99)

    Maroush Food

    4.3(108 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Waterford Lakes, East Orlando
    •$$

    We drove to Maroush from Winter Park on the recommendation from a friend of a friend that they had…read morethe best Shawarma around. We were not disappointed! The food was fantastic. Our group all ended up getting the Mix Arabic Shawarma Plate so we could try the beef and chicken Shawarma, and we started with the Baba Ganoush which they serve with freshly warmed bread. Everything was packed with flavor and very enjoyable. The shawarma stood apart as better than most, the fries were crispy and the baba ganoush was smoky and flavorful. The service was fantastic. The staff are all very attentive, helpful and friendly. The atmosphere was very nice as well. There is ample seating indoors and outdoors, and everything was very clean. The staff were on top of things, there was always someone walking through the dining room checking if anyone needed anything and cleaning up as needed. The restrooms were also pleasant and clean. We will definitely come back. There is also so much to do in the area, so it's worth the trip if you don't live very close. You can find several things to do for an afternoon and grab a nice dinner at Maroush.

    I've been to Maroush now quite a number of times. I've tried their wraps, appetizers, soup,…read moreMarakeesh's, rice, etc. I really like them and will continue to support them. I think the problem I always seem to have when I come here is the sticker shock I get when I see how much my total comes to every time I visit. On this last visit I brought my brother. He and I frequent this Lebanese place up north when I visit and he wanted to experience something similar here. He showed me his almost $30 receipt and I was like: "Wow! What did you order??" and he was like "Just a wrap combo" To put it in perspective; the Lebanese place we usually frequent up north, you could've gotten two wraps for close to the same amount. I think that's the thing he had a hard time wrapping his mind around, and I don't blame him. However; we did notice during our time there that a man (maybe the owner?) was busy making fresh pitas in the oven. My brother even commented: "He looks like he's having such a good time making those" and he did. He had a very wide smile every time one of those pita's came out of the oven. I wouldn't doubt that the wraps used to make the sandwiches are made in house as well. There is a quality aspect that cannot be ignored and that is what sets them apart.... Just be ready for sticker shock.

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