I decided to do my last magical dining for 2026 here. I made a reservation through OpenTable. I…read moredecided to sit at the bar since it was open, and tried the Capari cocktail for 15 dollars. It was literally bitter sweet, with the sweetness coming from the fruits, and the bitterness most likely from the liquor. It was still a good and refreshing drink. For the appetizer, I had to try their unique and popular pork belly s'mores. It looked like a dessert, but a sweet and savory dish. The pork belly was braised nicely and tender, with the marshmallow adding the sweetness. The homemade crackers were very nice, and the jalapeno added a nice kick. The main dish was the bourbon chicken. It was nicely tender and had a hint of sweetness from the bourbon. The rice went well with the chicken, and the broccolini was perfectly grilled. For dessert, the bread pudding with ice cream was a perfect end. Moist and delicious. It was getting full, so I was able to save some and enjoy at home too. The service was attentive with my bartender checking up with me occasionally. They were quite busy, but still friendly. The dining area looked dark and a bit more formal than last time I visited. But still social and relaxing. I didn't get to see the outdoor patio, but it looked nice from the inside. I parked at the UCF/Valencia garage, which was 3 dollars per hour. Sadly, they don't validate parking. I am so happy I ate at the Monroe for my last magical dining. It's been a while since I eaten there, but the food and drinks are still great. I must say the food was definitely high in calories, sugar, and fat, but it was well worth it. It's just that good in a very nice environment. Definitely will come again when I need southern comfort food! Overall: A

We came here for our 2nd magical dining experience for this season and it did not disappoint. We…read moregot seated immediately after briefly taking in the beautiful atmosphere. The server came around and took our orders, promptly brought our water every time our water was low, and checked in on us. I got the Caesar salad, the Mushroom Stroganoff and the bread pudding. All three were delicious. The salad was straightforward and was exactly what I would expect from a Caesar salad, but the stroganoff was the standout. The pasta was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. The only thing I could say that would make it even better was if it was a little less salty. The mushrooms really carried through, the sauce was creamy, and the micro greens helped brighten up the brown color palate. The desert, I love bread puddings and this had a modern twist. It was served as a square, crispy on the outside, like it was deep fried, covered with cinnamon sugar, but still soft on the inside. It was almost like a bread pudding crossed with a churro, which I loved. Highly recommend, I will also say, I love all their restaurants.

The Briarpatch is definitely my favorite place in Central Florida for brunch!…read more Something to keep in mind for my visitors from out of town-- on the weekends, parking and lines can be pretty crazy. Briarpatch doesn't take reservations for brunch, but don't worry. I truly have never seen a walk-in line move so quickly! With a line out the door, and even sometimes around the corner, I have never waited more than 20 minutes for a table. Their staff is quick and efficient. Inside, it truly feels like a diner in NYC! There is plenty of patio seating as well, so I know I will be taking advantage of that when the weather cools down here in Florida! Looking for something savory? The short rib benedict is PHENOMENAL!!! Such a creative take on a classic eggs benedict; and packed with flavor. Sweet? The raspberry & brie french toast is my favorite thing on the menu. It is thick cut brioche bread stuffed with raspberry jam & brie cheese. I usually come with a friend, we get one of each of those entrees, and split it! I can never decide!! Keep in mind that the potions are HUGE. You can easily share with a friend!

I had lunch here with a friend back in early August. It was probably the second time that I've…read morebeen here since the pandemic ended. I had made a table reservation on-line for inside dining. This was a good thing because when I arrived it was surprisingly quite busy. Our table was ready and had been held with a "reserved" signed until my arrival. I was seated right away. Our server explained the menu and answered all of our questions, then brought the drinks while we decided on our orders. I decided on a roadside burger with mixed greens. Even though the place was quite busy, the orders came out in a respectable amount of time, with the correct modifications (except forgetting the sauces) and somehow our server managed to be able to establish a flow of checking on our table. Overall, it was a decent dining experience, and I like the concept of "serve from scratch". Everything did give vibes of being fresh and freshly prepared. Previously, I had dined outside when the weather was nice and honestly both experiences were good. It strikes me as more suitable for either solo or intimate dining, just 2-3 people, and not great for large groups. If you haven't been or been in a long while and don't mind the hustle and bustle, it may be worth checking them out.

Great American style breakfast/lunch food!…read more The Mac n cheese is super creamy with thick cheesy sauce! The dessert I was expecting something a bit more homemade but either way hit the spot. The service is absolutely amazing the entire team really helps each other out. Really love the bench style seatings as well.

When visiting Orlando, my boyfriend suggested this place near his aunt who we were picking up to…read morestay for the weekend while we visited the family. We arrived just before 10am on a Saturday, and just beat the rush that lines up outside. This place is popping! Order at the counter and pay to have brought out to you. Beverages are also served to you, and you can request a refill. Very cozy place, and love that separately is the bakery so you can do dining, bakery, or both if you desire. What I Enjoyed: - I'm Not Throwing Away My Shot (Hamilton Menu): This scone was on the Hamilton Menu, which I thought was neat as a I'm a theater nerd. My boyfriend said he enjoyed it as it was not too sweet. The ingredients (white chocolate, raspberry, and blueberry) paired well together, and if we were local, he'd get again. - Oatmeal Cream Pie: This was STUNNING. Yes, all caps needed. I think this was one of my favorite baked goods since my cousin stopped her bakery stand selling the best oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. I hope this is both a staple item, and we visit Orlando soon to get one! Yum! - se7en Benedict: Loved the biscuits as it tasted like a true southern biscuit. Loved the cheddar chive grits that I shared with my boyfriend who also enjoyed. I'd definitely order again! Definitely check out this place if you are in Orlando!

Shakers is the kind of neighborhood diner that makes you wonder how you didn't find it sooner. The…read moreplace is full of personality, with salt and pepper shakers covering the walls and little details everywhere you look. It's charming without trying too hard. My biggest piece of advice: don't forget the griddled blueberry muffin. I somehow missed it when we ordered, realized my mistake, and immediately put in a second order. It was absolutely worth it. The biscuit was just as good, huge, fluffy, and basically a meal by itself. The food across the board was exactly what I wanted from a spot like this. The avocado, bacon, and tomato omelet was excellent. I don't usually love tomato, but it added just enough brightness to make the whole thing work. The eggs, grits, and chicken and waffles were all solid in the best possible way. Nothing here is trying to be trendy or overcomplicated. It's just really good diner food served in a place with a ton of character. I'll definitely be back, and next time I'm ordering the muffin first.

This is a popular local spot. The tables were full and everyone seemed to know eachother…read more We had the pancakes and the eggs and hometown fries w an English muffin. It was all mediocre. Not bad, just ok. My home fries were almost to the point of burnt. My English muffin had so much butter on it, that it dripped all over my plate and it was greasy when I bit in to it. The pancakes were satisfactory but nothing was great or worth making another trip to. Overall, it kept us fed but wouldn't be a place I went back to. The server was friendly however I'm not sure if it was because she was busy or not paying attention but several times we asked for things such as utensils and finally walked up and got some ourselves.

Good food. Fresh and delicious. Very happy with this place.. especially for a local breakfast spot…read morethat isn't a chain. You gotta try Judy's! The corn beef hash!

The food was/is amazing. I'm torn on my opinion of the outdoor self service ordering station. It's…read morelikely more efficient than trying to talk to the staff and I was unaware that they would text me when my order was ready so I stood outside in the cold and waited for it. No regrets.

Everything is amazing eggs done perfectly and service is stellar with delicious coffeeread more

Mr. Quick is a long-standing restaurant on West Colonial Drive. It is a small hole-in-the-wall type…read moremom-and-pop place with a friendly staff and offers your typical diner fare. As I said, the food is your typical diner fare, it is a no-frills type menu, but good food doesn't have to be anything elaborate. This menu is filled with dishes that will satisfy your hunger and put a smile on your face. If you are in the area, give Mr. Quick a try fir some good old old-school diner fare.

A true hole in the wall type of restaurant. The type of restaurant you would truly only know about…read moreif you lived in the neighborhood. So I was riding through the neighborhood, a friend of mine that couldn't remember exactly where this restaurant was located. But after driving past a few milestones, he remembered, and we pulled into the parking spot. I was perplexed and confused because I couldn't believe that this was. So the gentleman inside was really really nice, he gave us a sample of his freshly made lemonade and top the soft before we left. Also, he makes everything from scratch. If I have any knock on, this is the fact that the shrimp and grits (from the pic) doesn't look attractive because of all the grease that went up. But when I was able to mix everything together and start eating you up very very good job whipping up this meal. Also, my friend was very satisfied with his chicken and waffles because before we left, all the chicken were carcasses. So the place is not very appealing, literally just looks like a hole in the wall. But I must say for these two meals that were made. It was absolutely delicious.

Went oh so well! Service and establishment very clean. Pancakes fluffy on the inside, crispy edgesread more

Egg Dose has amazing food at a great value! My sandwich was HUGE and packed with flavor definitely…read moreworth every bite. Haile provided outstanding customer service and made the experience even better. Great food, generous portions, and friendly service. Highly recommend!

This location is inside a food hall in Ivanhoe, and parking was a bit of a challenge. But hey, I…read moreguess the walk helps burn off the food I just ate! I've tried Eggdose in Ocoee, and unfortunately, I found the two locations to be inconsistent. The Ocoee location was definitely tastier! The eggs were softer and had that authentic French-style texture, and the potatoes were softer too, rather than overly fried like they were here. Overall, I got my Eggdose fix this morning, but I honestly wish I had gone to the Ocoee location because this one was just okay. And to top it off, there were bugs in my orange juice! I definitely didn't order a side of protein.

Such a great experience at Sixty Vines in Winter Park! Troy and Kayla were amazing and made us feel…read moreso welcomed from the moment we sat at the bar. They were attentive, personable, and really went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. The service was excellent, the drinks were delicious, and the whole atmosphere was perfect. They genuinely made the experience stand out, and we'll absolutely be coming back! Make sure you get Troy and Kayla!

Jake was absolutely amazing! He was so personable and attentive, and always seemed to anticipate…read morewhat we needed before we even had to ask. He was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and made the best recommendations. He was also great at suggesting different wines, appetizers, and additions that I never would have considered. Everything he recommended was spot on! You cpull tell he genuinely tried creating a great experience . We will definitely be asking for Jake again!

This was her first visit and it was outstanding…read more We ordered fried pickles and two Nashville, hot chicken sandwich sandwiches. One medium and one hot and they were absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back!

My friend and I stopped in over a weekend for lunch. We were greeted by the friendliest guy who…read morecame up to the front who explained everything on the menus we saw upfront on the screens, about specials, and how to order at the counter. We took our time scanning through all the options and I settled upon the cuban sandwich and my friend had a burger. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. The inside of the restaurant was cute. I really enjoyed the live stream of the cows grazing in the fields. The rustic vibe fit the brand great. It only took a short while to get our food. My cuban was great. The bread was nicely toasted. The meat was extremely juicy on the sandwich. My friend enjoyed the taste of her burger. We both thought the fries had nice crispiness. There were several families enjoying lunch inside while we were in here. I saw they had a brunch menu and think in my next visit I want to experience the chicken and waffles I keep hearing about.