I left this review on our Resy survey- and leaving it here too... My wife and I live in Winter Park, and have dined at Hamilton's frequently since it's opening, so that we came to expect a level of service that did not exist last evening. We had a 7pm reservation, were seated by a young adolescent who clearly had no "people skills" , but got us to our table. Our waiter, Andrew, was totally incompetent!! We waited 45 minutes for my wife to be served her cold appetizer and my gazpacho never was delivered. Instead, the young man brought me my main course while my wife was eating her appetizer. If that was not enough, he never brought my wife's main course until when questioned, we were told "nothing was yet made". My wife told him that when made, to box it up and we would take it home, so she never got to eat a warm meal at the restaurant we had previously liked so much. When the bill arrived, the young man charged us for not one, not two, but three main courses where only two were ordered to begin with, and only one was eaten at the restaurant while hot! If I had not looked closely enough, I would have never known, being so upset about the entire experience. He ultimately brought us the main course not delivered and we went home disgusted. I understand getting help may be difficult, but PLEASE give them some kind of better training! And where was the restaurant manager to oversee and remedy the situation, and discuss the matter with? On a Saturday night, nowhere to be found. I suspect it will be quite a while before we return to Hamilton's Kitchen, and if we do, we'll surely ask for a waiter who knows what they are doing. read more

I have eaten at Hamilton's Kitchen several times. I like the restaurant - the food and service have always been acceptable. But, with so many good restaurants in Winter Park it has never stood out as exceptional. I think with some more effort the food could be better. I would love them to have a signature dish that would make me want to return. So, it's on my list - just somewhere in the middle. John T read more

So incredibly disappointed that the new chef took off so many amazing options from the menu!! I have been coming here for years for the Waldorf salad with chicken. It was AMAZING! Light and refreshing and perfect for Spring and summer. I will never understand why a new chef feels the need to take some of the best selling items off the menu!!! The grouper sandwich too!!! We are locals and We have been coming here weekly for the Waldorf salad! The other salad choices now are too heavy! The Bibb lettuce in the Waldorf was Awesome!!!! Please Bring it Back!!!!! read more

On a picture perfect-weather Sunday I enjoyed a brunch at Hamiltons Kitchen. As your patronage supports scholarships for students attending Rollins College in Winter Park this lovely restaurant fuses locally sourced ingredients with a rustic farmhouse yet upscale feel in a warm setting. Hamilton's Kitchen was named after the former President of Rollins College from 1925-1949, Hamilton Holt ~ who was quite a philanthropist~ loved to invite people to his home for dinner ~ and had lived just a few short blocks away. I plan to stop in and try for lunch as the menu offers several items that are right up my alley and would love to try. The service was attentive and friendly. One of the better spots for drinks and food. Love the environment and enjoy the artwork that is featured throughout the hotel main areas. This property is only getting better as its expansion is just about over and there are more offerings than ever including additional guest rooms, spa and wellness spaces, communal cafe and event rooms. read more

Hamilton's Kitchen - Delicious breakfast! Yogurt parfait ~ graham cracker infused topping and fresh berries - New American Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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The restaurant itself is a neatedlly decorated spot located inside of The Alfond Inn. It is advisable to make a reservation for dining inside of the restaurant. However, there is first-come-first-serve seating area just outside of the restaurant but still inside of the hotel). I had brunch here with a friend and we didn't have reservations so we were able to grab searing in the fcfs area. The Host brought over the menus. We noticed that the first page of out menus were different - I had snacks and appetizers and my friend had cocktails on our respective pages. My friend attempted to order the breakfast bread but we were told that they were out of breakfast bread for the day. I decided to forgo the $6 coffee and just have water. I ordered the Rollins Burger with no bun and no fries but with mustard side of 2 fried eggs. The burger came and it had one sunny side egg and no mustard. I received plenty of mustard on the second request. Although I mentioned that my order was incorrect, the server didn't seem to understand why it wasn't correct. I decided to drop the issue and just eat what I had. Overall the burger was decent it just needed salt, thankfully I'm ok with eating sunny side eggs. The atmosphere was pretty laid back and there was the added bonus of lovely live music. Today's experience was just ok but I still think that it's a cool place. I may return to try something different like lunch, happy hour or dinner. Lastly, The Afond Inn offers complimentary valet parking (don't forger to tip) and dining at Hamilton's Kitchen supports Rollins scholarships. read more

Hamilton's Kitchen - I ordered the Rollins Burger w/mustard, no bun and no fries. - New American Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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Came here with family after an event, and as we approached the area, we could see it was a very nice area, and that this restaurant is inside the Alfond Inn. We were seated promptly near the bar area. The place is pretty, lovely decor / style, and airy. We started with drinks, and everyone seemed happy with them. Their cocktails are good. But that seems to be where the good stops. One interesting thing is they don't make mojitos. What kind of place in Florida doesn't make a mojito? Even if it's not listed on the menu, this is a staple cocktail that any bartender should be able to make...especially in a fancy place like this. We had hoped to all have a round of mojitos in memory of our late family member who loved this drink. Next, I ordered the salmon with a crab cream sauce of sorts. I asked the salmon be cooked medium, but I'd say it was more on the rare side. The overall flavor was...lacking and bland. Not impressive at all. No one in their right mind would take a bite of this, then look at the price and say it's worth the price. My husband ordered the angus bavette steak frittes and after one bite, sent it back. It was tough. The bavette cut is not naturally tender and requires a good marinade to be tender. My dad, who is not a terribly picky eater did not even order anything because he could just tell it wouldn't be up to par. While the service was adequate, the servers didn't really show much care about having happy customers. No manager ever came by to talk to us or make things right after returning a dish. Usually, when I see fancy places like this, I bring down my expectations. Places like this succeed off atmosphere and people who want to be seen at a fancy place. The food is not good. They should redo the menu and get some actual chefs. Perhaps the breakfast and brunch are better, but do not go here for dinner! read more

We had the room reserved for a large party of 16. It was the perfect set up. The service was amazing and the food was even better!

The food was pretty good. I went for lunch with a group and it was very quiet and cute inside, had esthetic decorations around the hotel and restaurant made it all very enjoyable. The service was amazing! Our server was such a kind man, I wish I remembered his name so I could give him a shout out. read more

Hamilton's Kitchen - New American Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

I really enjoyed this place.. the atmosphere is very elegant. The food was just amazing. I wish I had pictures of the lamb chops. They were also very good. Everything we had was insanely outstanding. Especially, the short ribs they just melted in your mouth. The waiter who 's name was Robert was fantastic. He added a highlight to our evening. Thank you Robert. read more

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This is a forgotten/unrecognized excellent place to dine for brunch. Super food that is not ordinary, attentive service and good value with superb ambiance and an art walk to boot. I would highly recommend Hamilton's Kitchen! read more

The food was very mid-level, nothing to brag about. They didn't have my original meal available, so I ordered the shrimp and grits instead. Very disproportionate, in my opinion. It also took a while to get our next round of drinks even though the restaurant was not packed. Won't be going back, but glad I marked it off my list of places to try. read more

A group of friends tried Hamilton's Kitchen for magical dining. It was a great experience. The atmosphere was great, staff was friendly and the food came out in a timely manner. We brought our son, about 11 months old at the time and the staff was so great with him, making him smile and laugh multiple times throughout the meal. read more

We had a wonderful dinner here && the service was wonderful. There is def something magical about this place. The menu has changed since last we came but it was great exploring the new appetizers and mains. Loved everything overall. We really appreciate how easy it was to reserve a table and the attention they gave to my notes on the reservation. Brian attended to us && he was wonderful as well. A must for sure if you're in Winter Park. read more

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I think they try hard but in our various visits we just haven't been impressed with their food. The restaurant feels to much like a hotel restaurant. read more

The food was too salty!!! Tastes like they used table salt too. Which is a shame, ruined the dishes, making them taste heavy and metallic. The fries were over salted and so was my gnocchi. The gnocchi was unique, being more like soup with broth. It is a vegan option, the only one they had to offer. I didn't mind that it was soupy since it's winter time and cold, however it is sooo salty. It's all I could taste. I even tried tweaking it by asking for lemons and squeezed several over to no avail. I also chopped up the tomatoes. Nothing could stop the overpowering, overwhelming amount of salt of the dish. The gnocchi was unlike any gnocchi I've ever had, it has the texture of a puffed marshmallow with the flavor of tofu - bland air. The saving grace of the courses was the drunken pear salad. It has butter lettuce, pears, candied walnuts and Gorgonzola. Had a strange but good maroon dressing that was sweet, spicy, and sour. It has a generous amount of cheese. The key lime mousse was more of a key lime cake. I wish I had known what I was in for, it was heavier than the mousse I anticipated. I liked our server, he was chivalrous, addressed me as Bella, good memory. Nice guy from Peru. Beware the cheese and charcuterie board does come with meat even though it doesn't say that in the description. Also, it came with foie Gras. The ambiance was ok, it's in a nice upscale hotel. Nothing too spectacular for the decor, the fountain outside is beautiful. Too cold to sit by it right now. I'd come back for the salad, ask for it to be no cheese when it's warm and sit outside. They're a farm to table restaurant so the menu constantly changes. We came for the menu we found online but it was different when we got to the restaurant. read more

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I've seen the reviews for this place and I've always wanted to try it. After so long we decided today would be the day to try some brunch spot in winter park and we ended up here. Once again Winter park is a very crowded area, so parking can be a headache since you need to figure out places nearby and walk over to the locations you're visiting. I was able to park in a lot that's about half a block down from the restaurant. Unique thing about this place is it is actually located next to the Alford Inn! Great spot and very nice appearance from the inside and out We were greeted by the guest, servers, and waitresses and all very happy, pleasant, and helpful ! I ordered the Red Rocker which was almost like a margarita , but just slightly smoother and infused with the fruit to make it taste less of the alcohol. Also chose to pair it with my farmhouse platter which was a mixture of an omelet , toast, potatoes and bacon. Overall wasn't as impressed as I expected , but food was good and we all were satisfied. Together it cost about $30, but not too bad for everything overall. The place was nice, but with the ratings of the food at about a 6.5, service a 8 , and then design an 8. I give this a solid 8 for this franchise. read more

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For the record I really like the staff at the Alfond hotel but that said The menu used to be great a few years ago . They had a separate great bar menu with great bar food . They no longer offer this . Other comparable hotels offer this . The Alfond hasn't in years They used to have a different soup daily . Many of us loved this . And as of a week ago they have one regular and one vegan soup and that's it . No daily or weekly change . The regular soup they now offer is not tasty or good for that matter . They don't even provide crackers for the soup like other restaurants. Their shrimp cocktail is mediocre at best with small shrimp and a high price. Their menu reflects lack of creativity except for the main courses but even that is limited . They used to have great fish and chips but took that off the menu so the only thing a child might like is the burger and that's it Other high end hotels like the Grand Bohemian and others have a great bar menu including steak Tartar, wings and Thai egg rolls and a much more diverse menu . It so sad that they have chosen to go this direction as many of us locals who generate most of the non catering bar and food revenues are going elsewhere . I hope they change this soon or even I who has been a regular since they opened will go elsewhere to drink , as I already have to eat . read more

I heard about this place through TikTok and saw mixed reviews but this place was a 10/10!! The ambiance was refreshing, food was amazing and our server Garrett was extremely catering and personable. If you go make sure to be seated with Garrett he made our experience 10 times better. read more

Wow what can I say about this place. The ambiance and the scenery is absolutely beautiful . I went here last Saturday to celebrate my best friends birthday and the experience was exquisite. I love the beautiful garden as you walk up to the restaurant. I was greeted right away and the menu is vast with many different options. I ordered from the brunch menu and tried the egg white crab and asparagus omelette. Oh my. It was so delicious. I never would have thought crab and asparagus would have paired so well together and the side salad was nice and refreshing. My server Sierra was really kind and always checking in to see if we needed anything. I think this is such a nice dress up or down brunch spot. My friend told me about this place from an instagram reel and it definitely did not disappoint. I also want to mention the bathrooms were so cool. It felt like you were transported into a different room with all the doors . read more

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Love Hamiltons! Food and service is always great. The food is pretty basic but fresh. Be sure to get the breakfast breads.

Made a brunch reservations over a month before attending. Our party was originally 6, but we adjusted it to 4 the day prior. To be seated, we waited about 20 minutes after our scheduled 11:00 reservation. The outside area was lovely, but we noticed the tables were at a slant and our first was unstable. We were able to move and continue our brunch. It took a bit to be greeted, but our server was friendly and helped us navigate menu questions. We shared a bottle of Prosecco which was great as we do not like the amount of juice in mimosas. There did not appear to be brunch cocktails. I had the recommended chicken sandwich with Buffalo mozzarella, blistered tomato, and pesto aioli. When it arrived, I sensed something was missing--the cheese! And only one halved cherry tomato. The sandwich and fries were both good, but I felt having the missing ingredients thrown on after made it lose its allure. read more

Hamilton's Kitchen - Chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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We recently dined here for a wedding brunch in their private dinning room. The space was very chic and sophisticated! We appreciated the complimentary valet, and the gorgeous outdoor areas too! The food was really good! Some of the items on their menu aren't descriptive enough, which resulted in a lot of people in our group having a surprise when their meal came. The portioning was very fair as well! The prices were a little more on the expensive end, but still very reasonable for the amount and quality of food you were receiving. The service however is what earned a lower rating. Our server started off great ordering drinks, but it was a quick and slippery slope the rest of the service. Meals were not brought out in a timely manner, orders were not correct, and even in an attempt to correct them they still did not make the simple modifications that were being requested. Our water was never refilled, and most people were having Prosecco, which we had multiple bottles in the room but she only came around once, maybe twice to refill some glasses. The server also failed to mention last call for drinks, and explained to us that she was getting yelled at for putting in drink orders still, so if we wanted another drink that we would have to go to the bar ourselves. While none of had an issue with going up to the bar ourselves, the delivery of that was very unprofessional and not what I would expect at a restaurant like this. Overall I would consider coming back here to give it another try. The service was lacking, but maybe coming on a different day ( and getting a different server) might make our experience a better one! read more

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Beautiful place in the Alfond Inn. Make time to stop in at the bar before dinner. Great for food and can accommodate gluten free. Service was top notch. Sorry no pics to busy enjoying the experience! read more

This was my first time at this restaurant and it was wonderful. The location is great and perfect for any type of meet up. I dined in for dinner. I definitely recommend reservations just to be on the safe side. It's located inside of an hotel, there's also complimentary valet parking. The meal that unordered was their Salmon. It gave me Thai vibes which I loved. Also the service was great and our waiter Justin was very helpful and answered all of our questions. The atmosphere was very classy. A lot of little nooks to hang out before dinner or after and the plenty of photo opportunities throughout the hotel and restaurant. Overall I will definitely return and bring even more friends. read more

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Just had the most amazing breakfast here on the outdoor patio! Sitting looking out at the garden on a beautiful morning I felt transported to a different time in Florida! The " Hamilton Omelet" was cooked perfect, fluffy an dense, just enough cheddar cheese to enhance the taste, The potatoes with Grilled sweet onions needed no ketchup, and the bacon was perfect! My wife have the avocado toast and it was also perfect! Fresher Orange juice and a cappuccino... This hotel ( The Alfond) is an Oasis. read more

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Ok--so the bar and appetizers were wonderful. Loved the atmosphere. But--the actual dining experience needs big time improvement. The steak frites--sorry--medium cooked was big time well done. Not good. My wife and friend's food--not bad. Service: not good. I felt like I was being served in a diner. Service is extremely important for a good experience and you guys need to improve it big time. Will I come back---maybe. read more

Good food good times. Prices were very reasonable server was on point. The bar was very nice as well.

Such a cute, classy, boujee-vibes restaurant! I've been here multiple times and I always have a great experience. It's located inside The Alfond Inn at Winter Park but still has a unique experience. There's indoor and outdoor seating. Street parking can be a little full depending on the time you decide to come. But Winter Park is beautiful so the walk wouldn't be terrible :) The food is not too overpriced and it's always tasty. My go-to is the chicken & waffles! The service here is great, the team is always kind and helpful. Be sure to check out the art around the hotel lobby and the beautiful courtyard outside. read more

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Since my prior review, I have come for dinner many times. The service for dinner is much better than my prior experiences here. Last night we had a group of nine and service was great. We had Stephanie and Fernando assisting, and a third gentleman whose name I did not catch. Food is usually fantastic. However, the short rib was a bit dry and needed some sort of sauce or gravy. It also lacked salt. The kurobuta pork was sous vide but I think they should have seared it just a touch to give it some texture, especially since I declined the apple topping. The filet was the best option- cooked perfectly. The jerk chicken pasta was pretty good as well- a little spice, very creamy, lots of chicken. A couple folks had a salad with shrimp added- the shrimp were enormous!!! Appetizers- crab cakes smelled a bit fishy but tasted good, octopus is always a good option and the crispy pork belly lettuce wraps were definitely crispy and messy to eat lol. The meat and cheese board has too many nuts and I don't like the crackers. Bread service is good. The cocktail list needs updating. Seemed very summery and in need of some fall spice. I had the Alfond Lada, which is light rum, coco Lopez, pineapple juice and a dark rum floater. Afterward, I had a boulevardier and later, a decaf coffee. Coffee and tea service is fantastic. Dessert was good too- we had a densely chocolate mousse style cake and a key lime mousse cake; Both were tasty. Of course we will be back. We always come for dinner, magical dining or just a night out at the bar with dancing . I love how the art in the hotel changes and that the valet is included. read more

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my experience was wonderful! I was having a hard time making a reservation earlier that day with a host name Damien but then I called back later that night and a host name kaylen helped me out and was very sweet I made my reservation for that same day. she sat me and was having conversations with me very sweet helpful and friendly made sure I had everything I needed. my server was colby and all tho he wasn't very attentive it was good food and I had everything I asked for . I left my purse and the girl host that helped me out earlier called me and told me to come back for my purse I was so very grateful and thankful for that. 10/10 food I will definitely be returning read more

Every element in Hamilton's Kitchen exudes classic elegance, from the beautiful setting of The Alfond Inn to the blissful symphony of flavors in every dish. The dining room is refined and well appointed, while the service is prompt and attentive. It's very apparent that every dish on the menu has been meticulously designed to present the diner with a harmonious composition of flavors. I started with the Wagyu Beef Chili. It didn't have the traditional favor profile of a chili but that's what made it so wonderful. Bold, rich and sharp. For seconds, I had the chicken served over risotto and capped with artichoke coulis. It was a great and balanced dish. For dessert I tried the butterscotch pudding. It was sumptuous and velvety. The salted chocolate garnish was a good balance to the sweetness of the caramel. read more

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The ambiance was beautiful it's right in the heart of winter park. The service was good our server suggested good options to best meet our needs. The food was pretty good. I would be back if I'm in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way to go here in the future. read more

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Truly a Magical Dining experience tonight at Hamilton's Kitchen at The Alfond Inn in Winter Park. My first stop this year for the $40 menu including appetizer, entree, and dessert. I've heard nothing but raves about HK and I can see why. Very easy to book my reservation online and received a text prompt 30 minutes before I was due to arrive. Also lucky enough to find street parking right outside the hotel. For tonight's cocktail how could I pass on the fruity/minty Clara Bow? I could not. My arancini was served piping hot and was just perfect in texture and flavor. The much-touted short rib was tender enough to cut with a butter knife. To finish it all off, a yummy serving of berries (biggest blueberries I've ever seen) with cream. Incredible! I've heard the brunch scene is just as extraordinary and not to be missed. Bravo to a lip-smacking degree! read more

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Room service from the brunch menu. For the price of what I ordered, definitely nothing worth writing home about. Starbucks is better than this place. read more

It's a beautiful restaurant but the food left much to be desired. It did not seem fresh and left me feeling nauseous. Ended up throwing up. Would not visit again. read more

Had a Saturday night reservation for a group of four at 8:30, and just as another review stated here, we didn't get seated until 8:45. Stephanie was great. She was personable, prompt, and takes amazing group photos(!!!). :p We went here for magical dining and all ordered pretty much the same items among each other. I had the crab & crawfish cake, blackened veal, and butterscotch pudding. Flavors were all amazing and the portions were very filling. Highly recommend!! read more

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Since I didn't want to dictate the entire itinerary, my friends gave me four different restaurant to choose from and I ended up picking only two - Pizza Bruno & Hamilton's Kitchen. The restaurant is located within a boutique hotel called The Alfond Inn and I was able to find free street parking on Sunday morning. I believe my friend's original intention was filet mignon / short rib, but we all ultimately ordered dishes from the brunch menu instead. Yelp recommendations weren't very helpful this time around and I had the waitress to help me making a decision on what to order. She mentioned their chicken biscuit is one of their best sellers and also recommended grits - so I went with her recommendations. *** Hamilton's Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit (fried chicken, house made biscuit, IPA mornay, sunny side egg, and a choice of side [Bradley's North Florida Grits], $13): Biscuits tasted really bland. Chicken was mediocre at best and it wasn't even spicy at all. The texture for grits could be more smooth, but I actually liked the overall creamy taste. *** You know the experience is a-okay when all you can recall is clean & fancy restroom. read more

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Food was amazing Service was awesome Ambiance perfect This was my third time dinning at Hamilton kitchen would definitely recommend Waite staff very knowledgeable of menu gave great recommendation for Food/drinks read more

4 stars for great Shrimp & Grits but mediocre service. We arrived for lunch and found out that we could only sit inside by reservations only, but we could sit in the bar area and order from the same menu. The bar included live acoustic music which was lovely. Our waiter must have been busy because we were greeted with "What can I get you?" and no pleasantries. My friend asked about coffee and when we discovered it was $6, I decided to splurge on a mimosa at $10. Instead of a drink for $16. They were out of bread baskets so we went straight for food. My friend ordered a burger, no bun and 2 fried eggs on the side. I ordered the shrimp and grits. My friend got her burger with one egg. When she ordered she asked for yellow mustard which they forgot. She asked about the yellow mustard, they brought her several packets. I would have at least thought that for the Hamilton at Alfond they could have put it a small ramikin or at least put the packets in side something instead of just putting packets down in front of her. Oh well. When she questioned the burger, they basically said she got what she ordered. No apologies. My shrimp and grits came out nicely presented and it was delicious! Sweet and garlicky and the shrimp tasted like they could have been rock shrimp. It was delish. Our server never returned to check on us and when we finished he never came around to ask if we were ready for the bill. Valet is complimentary but don't forget to tip! I'll go back for the artwork which was more pleasing than the service. read more

Nice place in winter park. Came here for a girls night dinner. We were able to use a Groupon certificate for our meal. They brought out bread and the butter was seasoned and fantastic. The food was out in a reasonable time. Very very tasty! The dessert was a bit sweet for me but the presentation and texture were great. Parking is a little rough, have to do street parking or valet. Overall nice environment for a fancy dinner. read more

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