For anyone who has ever wanted to have a "Cheers" of their own, the place where everybody knows…read moreyour name, Bella Tuscany in Windermere is that place for me. After trying every "mom and pop" type Italian place in the area, we quickly settled on Bella Tuscany thanks to their absolutely amazing sauces and the best meatballs I've ever had - and I'm on Sicilian descent. But what truly makes Bella Tuscany "our place" is the people, who have become familiar fixtures for us every week. Two servers in particular, Bill and Marlon, always make my family - specifically my mom, who has dementia but always responds to her friends at Bella Tuscany and food that reminds her of her family's own - feel like like a million bucks. They're always ready with a smile and a hug and know what we want before we order it. Tim, our favorite bartender, has my mom's Chardonnay and my bourbon ready seconds after we sit down, always with a smile and extra special treatment for my mom. And then there's the manager, Eric, our "Sam Malone," who treats mom like royalty and has become just as big part of our visits as the amazing food. These folks give the place a personality and a familial environment that elevate it above all other Italian places in our area, and they'll ensure we keep coming back. Be sure to try the Penne a la Vodka - the best in Orlando - and the meatball sandwich, which is nothing short of life-changing. Go for the food and stay for the family you'll make there! Jason Surrell

What an incredible experience we had at Bella Tuscany. From…read morethe moment we walked in and was seated through the very end we were very pleasantly surprised. Not only was the food delicious, but our waiter, Marlon was phenomenal. It is very hard to find good service these days and he was incredibly attentive to detail, quick on his feet, yet took his time with his guests. He was an excellent listener and made sure we were happy with everything he brought out. To us, the service at even the best restaurant can make or break the entire event. To us, it could have tasted the worst but because of someone like Marlon, it would have made it! Marlon has worked there 8 years now and you can tell he knows his stuff. This is not just a Job to him, this is his profession. Well done Marlon, I hope your hard work and dedication doesn't go unnoticed!! As far as the food and atmosphere, WOW. We lived in Italy for 2 years and we can say the food was incredible...SO delicious. The meatballs were outstanding and had delicious flavor. I had the spaghetti and meatballs, something simple yet a classic favorite. The fried Calamari had a delicious light batter to it. My family's meal was also delicious and they enjoyed theirs the same. One had the Linguine Carbonara, another the Gnocchi Bolognese and both said it was the best they've ever had. The atmosphere was very classy and very romantic, yet very nice for a special large family gathering or celebration. Although the location seems awkward when you pull up, don't let that fool you because as soon as you sit down you completely forget where you are and your very relaxed well deserved evening starts to take place.

The Royals burger was magnificent, along with the Parmesan truffle fries was delicious. The…read morewhiskey selection was great and the bartenders were engaging, helpful and knowledgeable. 100% recommend and I don't think you'll have a better burger or whiskey experience anywhere else!

Came here after an exhausting day at MegaCon walking 20,000+ steps in a day. My husband and I were…read morehungry and in the mood to try something new, and I'd already seen great Yelp reviews in the past, so we ducked in. The atmosphere is themed, they have a space for live music, and I love the different seating options (bar, high tops, tables, and booths). As a tradition, we always order a handful of things to try at a new place. For appetizers, we ordered the Bangin' Shrimp and the Pulled Pork Tacos - these were IMMEDIATE 10/10s Genuinely still dreaming of both of these. For the entree, I ordered a Shroom n Swiss - it was cooked so well, but I was surprised that the mushroom was the size of the patty versus smaller ones. The service was great, very attentive and quick!

I had a great experience at Bosphorous and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for…read moredelicious food and a great atmosphere. The baba ganoush was amazing, full of flavor and some of the best I've had. You can really tell the food is fresh and made with care. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The restaurant itself is very bright and vibrant, creating a really nice atmosphere to relax and enjoy your meal. Overall, a very positive experience and I will definitely be coming back again.

Pretty good. Not great. Kinda pricy. I guess we are…read morespoiled from eating amazing food all over Turkey when we visited. Beautiful decorations and nicely furnished.

Went here for a friends birthday and had a great time! Flavors for the food were about a 7 out of…read more10. Staff was attentive and kind. The ambiance isn't very lively, but if you like a more chill, lounge-like environment then this is for you.

I've been to London House to have dinner or enjoy the night away with friends, and it's been a very…read moregood experience each time. The staff is always polite, and the food is amazing and drinks come out in a timely manner. If you get the chance to visit and you are offered to stop by there as a guest, you will not be disappointed.

This is one of the best dining experiences I've had on a Disney property. Great views right on the…read morewater, with a clear look out toward other resorts and even Magic Kingdom if you're seated outside. Brendan was our server and he was excellent. Friendly, patient with questions, gave solid recommendations, and always around when we needed something without hovering. Food across the board was strong. The ahi tuna crisps had a solid portion of tuna on top of crispy wonton chips. The sticky pork ribs were tender and full of flavor. Garlic shrimp noodles were good, just know they're glass noodles so it's a different texture. The Wayfinder burger is said to be the 'best burger on any Disney property' and although I have not been on that quest yet to verify, I can confirm it was delicious. I'm not a huge pork person, but the kalua pork shank was tender and tasted good. Between the food, service, and the view, this is a spot I'd come back to without hesitation.

After hearing great things, I was so excited to eat here, and I ended up having a horrible…read moreexperience. We were sat and it took about 10 minutes for our waiter to come to our table. He asked if we were DVC members, which my sister is. She logged into her DVC account on the web version, and the waiter said that was not acceptable and she had to add the card to her wallet, which wasn't an option. He made her log into the app, which is no different than the web version. In a rude tone, he said "I'm so sorry that was such an inconvience for you." After this, we were treated horribly. We were spoken to with an attitude, he didn't check on us once and he would interact with other tables and purposely ignore us. Drinks were not refilled, straws were not offered and the whole experience was awful. We ended up asking for a manager, and one was not sent to our table. Instead, we had to flag one down. It unfortunately doesn't end there. My nieces food came out 20 minutes before our food. By the time our food arrived, they had finished their food. Other tables with kids received their food at the same time. I ordered the glass noodles and shrimp, which was fine. It really just tasted like salt, the shrimp were chewy and the portion was small. The manager removed the kids meals from our bill. I will not be back.

Twas a stormy summer evening and my friend and I were looking for a quick bite to eat…read more He mentioned that this pub had recently been renovated close to his home so off we went. He said that it was not the cleanest or nicest establishment but that it had since then gotten new management. Parking was ample since the lot is for several other establishments. When we pulled up I was pleasantly surprised by how it evoked the British culture with its styling. The inside was warmly lit and they were having a Bingo night with a $5 entry. We were less interested in the bingo night and more fixated on getting fed. We decided to sit down at the bar as most of the tables were full with families, couples, and small groups of 4-6 people. We were helped by the bartender who was patient and gave us time to take in the ambience and the menu. We decided to share an appetizer and entree. Amused by the name we decided on the Lush Mush. Yummmmm....the port reduction... delectable. For those hesitating on this selection because of the blue cheese fear not! It was not strong but made mild and gentle by the cream. The shepherds pie was comforting and satisfying. A hearty farmer's style meal. We were satisfied. The establishment was clean. We briefly explored the outside bar area which had multiple TV's for sports aficionados. It's a great locals spot for this are of Winter Garden which is a little ways from the main area. There is a secret room to explore which I didn't get a chance to enter. Hopefully, if I return on a weekend it will be open and I'll get to see what is inside. All-in-all I recommend this establishment. With the new management it's off to a great start. They had different events each night including live music, so come on over and stay awhile!

Excited to make this our new go to for a night cap or quick bite!…read more We went in on a Tuesday night and it wasn't super busy. Our server, Bobby was fantastic! He was super personable and really wanted to know what our thoughts were on the food and drinks. We had an order of the garlic parm wings, and the loaded potato skins. The sauce on the wings were good - wish they were a little crisper. The potato skins were okay. The raw onion was a miss in my option. We also had an order of the chicken tenders with the garlic parm sauce. They were tasty. I got the chicken tikka masala. It was really tasty! Naan bread was toasted perfectly and the spice has a nice building spice. It's not overwhelming at all but I also like spice. They carry Magers cider on tap in both the original and pear! I had the pear and it was delicious! My husband tried their label lager. It was very light.

A classy smaller bar with light fare. This was a villains…read moretheme and allows for some of the best firework viewing of Magic Kingdom nightly fireworks. Usally accessible to members who are staying at one of the DVC Bay Lake Tower resort. There is a somewhat secret elevator available just off of the lobby and is the only one that goes to the 16th floor

This place is great if you want to have a great view of magic Kingdom during the fireworks…read more I've heard it's hard to get a reservation and I can imagine why, it's not a huge place and it's located at a very popular location. The drinks are good but a quite over priced. The food is ok again but severely over priced for what it is with the only thing priced appropriately is the 7 layer chocolate cake which can be shared as it is quite large. The pretzel everyone mentions is good but again way very over priced. The server we had was very nice and even offered us to box the second cake included with the wicked wind down to take home. He did forget that I requested no ice in my first drink and i had to request water refills and soda refills several times and wasn't very fast at bringing the drinks, but he was pleasant overall I would go again mainly for the view and maybe a drink, but knowing what to expect helps.

Epilogue was an incredible experience from the time we entered the hotel until we left. The…read moreexperience starts with a brief and well themed scavenger hunt to find the door to the speakeasy styled bar. The host and servers all played their parts with scripted professionalism, but a sense of attentiveness and friendliness. Our cocktails were exceptional and the snack was addictive. We will definitely be back with some friends.

My sister stumbled upon this speakeasy from instagram and she suggested we try it out while in…read moretown. We made our reservations and prepaid $75/pp for a 2 hour experience. This includes 2 cocktails that are inspired by Florida, gourmet snacks (which was unlimited rosemary parmesan popcorn). Make sure you dine before you come. You pull up to the hotel and we went to the reception desk to start our journey. They give you clues to find the bar itself which I won't reveal. They do not allow you to take photos while inside. The hostess greets you and has a dialogue and lines throughout the experience. We enjoyed the cocktails! Each out is explained by a narrator and has some type of interaction before drinking the cocktail. They provide flat/sparkling water while you enjoy the lo fi music and relaxing ambience. We waited around at our table between cocktails and were left without water a few times. At one point the manager brought us water but flat while we were drinking sparkling. He did come over and apologize which was appreciated. The team consisted of a main bartender, two narrators the hostess and manager. The manager during our 2 hours spent majority of the time with one table likely friends or VIPs which probably could have been better served assisting with waters and popcorn. The table next to us also mentioned they'd prefer a bottle of water at the table. Great suggestion! You are given a small token before you leave and valet is taken care when dining in. The valet also struggled to find our car which was alarming and then when they did locate it, we found the valet hang tag on the floor hence why they could not locate the keys. The valet person laughed it off like it wasn't a big deal. Personally, I feel like it was drawn out for time and overpriced but what do you expect for a bar inside of a high end hotel. I would give them another chance but we will see what the future holds.

Well if you have been to PopStroke you know it's more than just a mini golf experience. It's 2 x 18…read morehole layout of miniature golf layout designed by Tiger Woods. Also there is food and a few full bars. The experience is cool for friends, groups, date night, etc. it can be busy; especially earlier in the day with families which can cause some backups. The service at this location is still hit or miss. But not bad just a little lacking in that extra level.

I finally got to try the new PopStroke in Hamlin, and wow... this place is such a win for the area…read more We went right before the New Year, and having a Tiger Woods-designed mini golf course literally a stone's throw from my house still feels wild. As someone who loves mini golf, not having to drive 30 minutes to the closest PopStroke anymore--and instead just 5 minutes--is a total game changer. The course itself absolutely delivers. It's designed to be fun, social, and approachable, not overly difficult. Think smooth carpet greens, sand traps, and enclosed hills around each hole that actually encourage creative shots--rolling the ball off the slopes and lining up sneaky hole-in-one attempts. It's mini golf that rewards imagination more than precision, which makes it perfect for families and groups. Yes, it was very busy, but honestly? PopStroke crushed the layout. Even with five of us playing, we were never stuck waiting. As soon as we finished one hole, we flowed right into the next. The pacing was smooth and surprisingly efficient for how crowded it was. One of my favorite parts is how social this place feels. You get your own golf ball, there's great food and drinks, and the setup encourages you to hang out--not rush through. There are bean bag games, foosball, and a fantastic bar, and the best part? Drinks are delivered directly to you on the course. Every hole even has built-in drink holders everywhere, which feels like such a small detail but makes a huge difference. Pricing is $25 per round, but there's also a $25/month unlimited yearly membership, which honestly feels like a steal if you live nearby (and especially if you've got kids or love entertaining friends). Fair warning: this isn't a quick in-and-out experience. Between golfing, eating, drinking, and just hanging out, you'll be here a while--but that's kind of the magic. It turns into quality time with friends and family, and that's exactly what PopStroke is designed for. Hamlin keeps adding great spots, and PopStroke might be one of my favorites yet. Mini golf + food + drinks + a welcoming vibe = a total home run. Families are going to love this place, and I already can't wait to go back.

I visited Sixty Vines for a Galentine's event, and it was such a well-curated, memorable…read moreexperience. The atmosphere struck that perfect balance between elevated and fun, with thoughtful touches throughout the evening. They had a flower bar where you could create your own bouquet, a Photo Booth that kept everyone laughing, and a great lineup of local vendors that made the whole event feel unique and community-driven. As for the food and drinks--everything delivered. The Basque cheesecake was absolutely superb--rich, creamy, and perfectly caramelized on top with that signature burnt finish that makes it so special. The citrus olives were bright and flavorful, the fried chicken with caviar was perfectly crispy and indulgent and truffle fries was such a luxe, unexpected highlight. Every bite felt intentional and well-executed. Overall, it was more than just a dinner, it felt like an experience. Perfect for a girls' night, celebration, or just a fun way to enjoy great food and wine in a lively, stylish setting. I'll definitely be back.

I found this place looking for a brunch in Orlando. Came across this location as we're staying…read morenearby at the Marriott vacation club. The entrance is open and bright, and the ambience is modern and chic. As we were to be seated, there was wall, art made out of corks which caught my eye. We ask to be seated by the window as it has a beautiful view of the lake. We agreed by a wonderfully awesome waiter, who explained to us the menu and the wine selection. At first glance, we thought the wall taps were for beer, but in fact - duh - they are wine taps. Hence the name 60 vines... We were very pleasantly surprised. I am a white wine lover, and they had ample selection. They have a great selection of reds as well. I will say my favorite was the Albariño, followed by the four white blend... we had the zucchini chips which were light flaky and had the right amount of spice and sweet. Couldn't stop eating them. I enjoyed the egg white frittata which was topped with mushrooms and goat cheese. They could've gone a little heavier on the goat cheese, but otherwise the dish was phenomenal. My boyfriend had the eggs Benedict. I can't remember what it was called, but the poached eggs were perfect on top of a crispy croissant with herb hashbrowns, that were outstanding. I think he may have licked the dish clean... I will say we could've stopped there and left very happy, but we decided to indulge a little in dessert and a dessert adult beverage. I must say these were slamdunks. The espresso martini was on point. The other chocolate drink which I can't recall its name either had like a dust of chocolate and ice on the rim. It had liquor 43 in it and was just stupid good. But the overall winning dish was the toffee pull apart bread that was listed as a brunch item and is undoubtedly the best dessert I think I have ever had. It's like a cinnamon roll and monkey bread had a baby - It's a crispy croissant with a gooey bottom and crispy top that was moderately sweet perfection.