After a fueled lunch at mellow MUSHROOM, my friend Matt and I decided to stop and walk around the…read moreWinter Park area. The wine room was on my bucket list so I'm so glad we got to stop here so in order to get some wine all you need to do is get a card, and put money on the card, and then you're free to purchase the wine at the 2 ounce bars go for relatively one dollar to two dollars and then the 3 ounce and the 5 ounce pears are a little bit more money depending on what you would want to get!! I decided to splurge and put $30 on my card. I only used about six dollars worth and I have left over $25.50 on my card which I can come back next time I use. If you haven't been here, I definitely recommend recommended. It is a 10 out of 10.

I visited this Wine Room and it's a great spot whether you're experienced with wine or just getting…read moreinto it. They offer a wide variety of wines including reds, whites, sweet, and dry options, so it's perfect for exploring different tastes at your own pace. I went on a Sunday afternoon and it was the perfect time. It wasn't crowded, there was plenty of space to sit and enjoy, and the atmosphere was calm enough to actually have conversations with your group. The space was clean, inviting, and overall very relaxing. They do have specials on Wednesdays, which I'd like to check out next time, but honestly this is a great place for wine tasting any day of the week.

Great meal. Enjoyed the pesto, in particular, but the salmon was excellent…read more The service was flawless and the presentation was exceptional.

Stopped in late on a Sunday afternoon. Place looked very nice from the outside, had a to wait a bit…read morefor a table but there was a MASSIVE baby shower letting out at the same time I got there so that most likely had something to do with it. The interior kinda has a hipster-rustic vibe but with more comfortable chairs. Prices seemed reasonable. Service seemed a bit overwheled but again, I think the massive event letting out had something to do with that. I got a cheese board, truffled fries, fried chicken caviar, and a deviled affogato for dessert. My date for the creste di gallo and the olive oil citrus cake. Everything was was very good, with the standout being the fries; I know that truffle essence flavor isn't for everyone but it worked really well for me in the fry sauce. My dates pasta was also very good, the pesto sauce was zesty and complimented it well. And I really like the olive oil cake with mascarpone, super light and perfectly sweet. The very minor issues were that the fried chicken was pretty deeply fried and way harder than expected, which I don't mind but may not be your thing. Devil's food cake at the bottom of the affogato was also not as sweet as I would have liked. Overall a really enjoyable experience. Would definitely recommend.

Awesome, have been a few times and will continue. Great place to sit and talk. They have bar and…read moretable top. Very clean and organized. Keep up the great work.

Came here for a few networking events and the place is stunning.its small but beautiful. They dont…read moreserve food so its just a champagne bar but its a nice place to come for a drink or after having dinner in Winter Park/Winter Park village to extend the night. I do wish they had at least tapas/small bites to serve with the drinks though. Ive noticed orlando has a few drink spots that dont serve food so this is seemingly an orlando experience.despite that the champagne bar is chic and located in a great place.

Lorelei was the perfect spot for a girls night out! The atmosphere is effortlessly wine bar chic…read morewith dim lighting and intimate seating that makes it easy to relax, catch up, and linger over a glass (or two). The wine selection was just as good as the food, with great options for both vegan and non-vegan dishes. We started with the cheese board, which was a great mix of cheeses, olives, dried apricots, and house jam. The Bruschetta di "Ricotta" was fresh and flavorful with whipped cashew ricotta, tomatoes, and a nice crunch from pistachios. The Caramelized Onion and Cashew "Ricotta" Flatbread was another hit, with a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Dessert was the highlight of the night!! The Mousse au Chocolat was rich, decadent, and beautifully layered with different textures and flavors. If you are looking for a cozy, stylish spot with great wine and a menu that has something for everyone, Lorelei is a must for a girls night out.

A girlfriend and I went here for happy hour after work. They have a great happy hour deal, 30% off…read morebottles and 20% off glasses of wine. They also have a great cheese board that we get every time! The vibes here are so cute and very French. Perfect for a girls HH before dinner! Service is always great. They don't mind if you just hangout for a while which is always nice when catching up with the girls.

5 Star update to include their incredible new food program! (Get the carrots and red cabbage salad…read moreand the pan con tomate STAT.) Quicksand is a natural wine bar that will change the way Orlandoans expect to feel at a bar. Pro-tip: ask the staff for suggestions and settle in! It's no secret that I've become a big fan of natural wine in the past few years, and that is 100% due to Golden Hour - a wine shop in Baldwin Park that I randomly discovered on their first day open. Heather, who brought us Golden Hour, opened Quicksand in late 2024 for those of us wondering why Orlando doesn't have a great wine bar like the ones we've seen in cities around the world for decades. ***Finding the bar: Quicksand is located directly next to Educe Salon (across from Black Bean Deli). It does not have a big sign, but it's the first door you'll see as you walk from the parking lot. ***Parking: Did I mention the large parking lot? There's plenty of parking available there, or on street behind the bar. ***Service style: As you walk in, head to the part of the bar closest to the entrance where you can get recs from their staff and don't have to try to bully your way through folks sitting at the bar to get their attention. ## Did I mention that everything here is intentional? From that simple detail that makes ordering another glass MUCH easier than flagging someone down in the middle of the bar, to the position of the speakers... *** The Food: Chef Leah Cordova has crafted a seasonal menu at Quicksand, currently consisting of sandwiches, small plates, and some heartier dishes. All of them have a focus on quality ingredients with many sourcing their components from local farms or special producers. My faves include: - Pan con tomate: The tomato here is actually a combination of fresh slices of small tomatoes as well as another preparation that adds a wonderful tang. It's truly a special version of this small dish. - Whichever salad they are featuring, but special mention to the carrot and red cabbage salad that has just the perfect amount of fennel! - The white bean dish. I didn't catch the name, but it's a winner! - Cacio e pepe: This is exactly the rich, creamy dish you are dreaming of. - Whichever ice cream they are featuring (Chef Leah also operated Sweet Thyme, her ice-cream project with inventive flavors. Faves include the black pepper and date as well as the carrot cake) ***Ambiance: As you walk in you'll feel enveloped in a warm glow of subtle sconces and feel immediately comfortable. It feels like Quicksand has always been here. It's unstuffy, unfussy, and so inviting it has me researching squatter's rights... The music will sound loud at first, but then you'll realize you don't have to raise your voice at all to talk to people. This is because the speakers have been built into the furniture low and towards the floor. INTENTIONALITY. Besides the volume, the playlist has been painstakingly curated by the team so that you'll enjoy the music, but not quite be able to place the artist. ***The WHY And now, my favorite part. The wall of farmers/winemakers. Someone on staff filled me in to the fact that these are portraits of the various human beings who farm, harvest, and create the wines you can get at the bar. These are actual people, not giant corporations. And that same staff member reminded me that these individual producers are farmers for 11 months and 2 weeks of the year, and wine makers for only 2 weeks. None of these people are household names. None of them are in it for the money. They are in it to produce beautiful wine the way it has been produced since the beginning of wine-making: with minimal intervention, meaning no insane additives that give me headaches; and no mass production. The thing I've come to love about "natural" wine is that it is intensely principled. Quicksand is what happens when *every single link* in the supply chain (Farmer/Producer; Importer; Distributor; and Wine Bar) prioritizes principles over profits. And you can feel it the moment you walk in. This is not a corporate chain, nor will you find multiple locations and franchises. Not only is the wine list filled with some of the most incredible bottles I've had the pleasure of trying (many of which you can't get anywhere else in Florida), but the staff truly believes in the power of creating this special "third space" for a community to gather around good, ethically-sourced wine. I can't wait until they start serving bites alongside the wine! (Someone told me the small menu will consist of cheeses, charcuterie, focaccia, chips, etc.) SALUD!

I was only here for a glass of wine, but they had a cacio y pepe on the menu we had to try. It…read morecame out hot and fresh cooked and was super delicious. It was not too pepper forward (which I prefer). I was excited to try this out of the way wine bar, but was a little disappointed that their extensive list is more bottles and not by the glass. Just putting this out there for awareness since I will plan to come in for some food and be able to pair with a bottle of wine to explore the full experience. The staff was very knowledgeable about all of the different wines and helped to select the best glass for what I was in the mood for that evening. The bar was very clean and there is a lot more space then what you see when you first walk in. It was all very clean and modern looking inside. Looking forward to my next trip in.

Still trying to understand the hype about this place? The mustard spaghetti? A solid 6/10…read moreThe famous meatballs? 5/10? It literally tasted like it was frozen and reheated. Overly salty and on a bed of Parmesan cheese to make it look fancy? The diabolo pizza? Floppy mess. The rigatoni was probably the best dish we tried. 7/10 The service was also awful. How did we get served warm water on one of the hottest days of the season so far? We had a reservation and waited 20 minutes to get seated. Took forever to bring us a high chair for our baby. It was an awful first experience and will not be returning :/

A client from St Pete met me midway. I turned to yelp for a nice lunch venue. I had never…read moreexperienced Winter Park and I found it lovely, Prato was a perfect place to meet. Joey was our server and he was great. My guest was not as adventurous as me, so he got the meatball app which I tried and was excellent. I had the carpaccio and crudo, both excellent. I had the local lager on tap. We each had a personal pizza, I got the spicy selection and it was spicy enough. I loved the petite red peppers on the pizza. Overall it was perfect for our meeting and I would go again while in the neighborhood.

Vinia is a great place to hang out with a friend or enjoy a date night! The space is cozy but the…read moreservice was great. We were given great recommendations and left satisfied. They had a great variety of wines. We ended up picking a red from Spain. I shared the burrata appetizer and ravioli of the day with a friend. I thought the pasta was cooked perfectly!! We also had their escargot (not pictured) which was phenomenal!

We got misled by a 3rd party source that Vinia has a happy hour menu...Vinia does NOT have happy…read morehour. There was only 1 other party of 2 besides our party of 6 around 6pm on a weeknight and the food took absolutely forever to come out. My original rating was 3 stars considering everyone felt okay about their food and the wait time but I really liked my faux escargot dish. The bread was soft and toasted, all the plant-based escargot was wonderfully cooked and seasoned. It was a culinary experiment that hit the mark for me!

Smart name with both beer and wine in the name! This cool little hole in the wall behind Washburn…read moreImports on Virginia avenue was a cool little spot. They had a handful of draft beers and another handful of packaged brewskis too. The selections weren't extensive but they were on the crafty side. They did have my favorite beer ever (Weihenstephaner) in a can which was awesome and they even poured it into a branded glass. And like a Mike Tyson opponent in the early 90's, it went down quick! Ahhhhh... What stood out to me was the awesome service. The two ladies behind the bar quickly recognized when I needed another, and another, and another, and another, and another, and another, and were quick to offer another libation.

Great furniture finds Bali themed. Turns into a wine/beer bar at night and have live music on…read moreweekends and Sunday nights is comedy. Place was packed Friday night. Food available as well. Bartenders are kind and attentive

I went to Grape and The Grain Wine Bar for Trivia Night with a Meetup group, and it was such a…read morevibe! There were about 16 of us in the group, and when I first arrived, it was pretty packed -- I almost didn't get a seat. Thankfully, everyone was super nice and accommodating, making space so I could sit comfortably and enjoy the night. The atmosphere was relaxed, inviting, and full of good energy. They have comfortable seating and fans on the walls, which helped keep things cool and cozy. It's definitely a great spot to get together after work and wind down with friends, coworkers, or even new people. Trivia Night was a blast! The host kept everyone entertained, engaged, and laughing throughout the evening. It felt very well-organized and had a nice community feel -- I'd absolutely go again for that experience alone. A few things did surprise me, though. Since it's a wine bar, I expected mostly alcoholic drinks, but their Instagram made it seem like they also offered non-alcoholic options. When I asked for a soda, I was told they only serve alcohol -- no soft drinks, no mocktails. So if you're not drinking, plan to bring your own or grab something before you go. Later in the night, I got hungry. Their Instagram also gave me the impression that they served food, but they actually don't -- the food comes from a food truck around the back. When I went to order, the lady running the truck told me, "I'd rather sell out...," which threw me off. I wasn't sure what she meant, but it came across as rude or maybe even personal, which was disappointing since I was ready to buy something. That said, I don't hold that against Grape and The Grain itself. The staff inside were kind and welcoming, the crowd was friendly, and the overall vibe was great. For the atmosphere, comfort, and fun trivia experience, they get a full 5 stars from me. I'll definitely be back -- next time I'll just eat beforehand and bring my own non-alcoholic drink!

Went on a slow night so I was able to really enjoy the outdoor area with my cousin and explore the…read moreplace. They serve wine and beer- for my wine lovers this is perfect. I didn't feel like it was overpriced. Parking here is horrible but that's the area not blaming the bar.

Sparrow Wine's aperitivo hour is the perfect little escape From 5-6, the vibe really comes alive…read morewith a live DJ set that adds just the right energy--chill, upbeat, and never overpowering, making it easy to still relax and catch up. The $10 drink specials are a win, with a thoughtfully curated wine selection and cocktails that feel elevated without the hefty price tag. Pair that with their aperitivo snacks, and you've got the perfect combo--light, flavorful bites that are made for sharing and keep the whole experience feeling effortless. Don't skip the Caesar carpaccio--it's a standout, fresh and packed with flavor--and the bone marrow is rich, indulgent, and absolutely worth it. The service was excellent and we even had Chef Wendy stop by to say hi. (Total fan girl moment) The atmosphere is what really seals it--soft lighting, great music, and that "let's stay for one more" kind of mood. Whether it's date night or a casual meet-up with friends, Sparrow Wine nails that cozy yet sophisticated aperitivo vibe. o

Nicely decored intimate spot. I liked the banquet seating with pillows that made it extra cozy. It…read morewas a slow Monday night with most of the guests at the bar. Came in late night just to check out their $10 Monday martinis. There was limited options to just a plain or dirty vodka or gin martini. No other variations or anything else from their cocktail menu was part of this deal. Blue cheese stuffed olives were a dollar a piece and tasted great but don't think I needed the 3 that was automatically given. They did seem hand stuffed with fresh blue cheese instead of the already made kind so it tasted better than most Having been to a few of their other Good Salt group restaurants, this definitely had their signature touch with all the details and the delicious menu. I like checking out all their locations. Another one of restaurant was a few doors down The server forgot my simple request for ice and lemons in the beginning when ordering just water. She also didn't check on us after dropping off the drinks and had to get someone else nearby for more olive juice when my dirty martini seemed to have missed the dirty part. Getting the check seemed to be a task, no server in sight, and had to grab another employee to ask for it From just ordering waters and martinis, service was quite lacking. I get that it was a slow night but maybe tending to the only table around should have been an easy task and being a little more tentative for the few times a server was needed would have gone a long way