Delicious food!! My husband made reservations and surprised me for dinner. First time here and we…read moregot LOVED IT!! The vibe was immaculate. The drinks were great and the food was soo good that we still talk about it days later. He loved the bone marrow. Steak was perfectly cooked, tender and juicy. The cake was not my favorite at all. It took way too long to come out and it came out very cold. Not much chocolate flavor, too much salt. It was missing something. We will skip dessert next time.

Two Words . . VERY…read moreRICH I keep forgetting that this restaurant is essentially serving Southern style comfort food in an upscale setting. Southern comfort food as a general rule just doesn't sit well with me anymore and I'm going to be very transparent and bare my soul a little bit here but here goes . . . Ever since being on GLP1's, I've developed a really complicated relationship with comfort food. Foods that are rich, buttery, creamy or fatty now hit me completely differently than they used to. It's almost like my body immediately goes into shutdown mode afterwards. I feel heavy, exhausted and like I've instantly ballooned even if the portions themselves aren't massive. For the longest time I honestly thought it was simply the richness of the food itself but now I realize it's because my digestion just can't process heavier comfort foods the same way anymore. Suddenly... it all makes sense. The food itself here is VERY good. Properly seasoned, well prepared, beautifully presented... absolutely no complaints there whatsoever. I simply have to become more mindful and strategic now with my menu selections no matter WHERE I dine. I chose the Creekstone Farm's NY Strip with the fabulous bone marrow which I KNOW is supposed to be incredibly nutrient rich and good for you... but honestly... it just about put me under afterwards. This dinner happened thanks to Ronnald M. and his sister Teris and it was our pre-opera dinner outing before seeing the fabulous Merry Widow at the Dr. Phillips Center. The Monroe is honestly a very good pre-concert restaurant choice because of both the atmosphere and location... I'm just personally learning that this new GLP1 reality means I can't approach menus the way I used to anymore.

We always enjoy Delaney's. Plenty of authentic options that come out fresh. Every once in a while…read moreif something is off they always make it right. ( maybe 2 times in 50 visits ) staff is friendly. Highly recommend.

We tried their $49 weekend brunch and it was amazing. Not only was the staff top tier but the food…read morewas phenomenal. There were endless options of everything you could ever want. I especially loved the French toast and chocolate fountain. The ambiance is just right for brunch too! High end and cozy but approachable

Went to Teak on a weeknight and sat outside for dinner. We ordered the mussels and I had the Say…read moreCheese burger. The mussels were flavorful and cooked well, though they were a little on the salty side. Still enjoyable overall. The Say Cheese burger was amazing -- honestly one of the best burgers I've had in Orlando. Super flavorful and cooked perfectly. Service outside was great too. Our server was really attentive, checked on us often, refilled our drinks, and was very friendly. Overall a really solid experience. I'd definitely come back, especially for the burgers.

I hate leaving reviews like this but I felt compelled to…read more We have come here so many times and always get the Edamame and numerous times I have gotten the "man overboard" This time the edamame was so over cooked and barely had any garlic. The Scalloped potatoes in the man overboard were so salty and taste like freezer burn, I left pretty much all of it behind. The salmon was also overcooked. I was so disappointed and I didn't say anything at the time to the server because my daughter was with me. I just decided to chalk it up as a loss. I have no desire to eat there again. It's such a shame because that dish was so good I took a friend there once and made her have it.

I came here for an early Sunday dinner and it was such a peaceful experience. The restaurant itself…read moreis beautiful, which made the whole vibe even better. We ordered the charred corn + avocado dip (great portion), the aburi salmon sushi press (definitely worth it and super flavorful), and the deluxe burger, which was really juicy. The Kentucky mules were good too, just a little strong on the ginger. Overall, I'd come back, especially to try more of their appetizers!

Stopped by Earls Kitchen + Bar after shopping at The Mall at Millenia and honestly, such a dope…read morelunch spot. Located on the second floor with indoor and outdoor seating the patio is definitely the best view, but this time I sat at the bar and still loved the vibe. I ordered the happy hour petite steak frites with truffle fries and it was the PERFECT lunch. Not too heavy, super flavorful, and those truffle fries were sooo good. I also had the Don Julio Reserve margarita with black salt because I'm a sucker for black salt on a margarita lol. Service was great too everyone was super attentive and friendly. Definitely one of my favorite spots to stop at after shopping for good food, drinks, and a cute atmosphere.

Nice place to enjoy with a family and friends Food very…read moregood and perfect temperature Service very attentive Environment nice but a a DJ was a little load for good restaurant Highly recommended to everyone in town

We met some friends here for brunch before heading over to do the new escape room at Escape…read moreVentures. Our group ordered a mix of items off the brunch menu including the cheese board, edamame, chicken salad sandwich with sweet potato fries x2, burger, and steak sandwich. Everyone loved their entrees and the cheese board was so big we couldn't finish it. Our reservation was for right when the restaurant opened, so we probably didn't need to have one but staff was friendly and seated us at a nice table. The restaurant stayed pretty quiet for the first 45 minutes to an hour we were there but then started to get busier around noon. There was a slightly drop off in the level of service as things got busier and we waited awhile for our check. Everyone was friendly but I could tell the servers were stretched a little thin trying to keep up with everything. We plan to come back the next time we're over in the Winter Garden area!

We wanted to celebrate my autistic brother getting his first job in Orlando and found this spot…read morethrough my Chase credit card rewards. The location had complimentary valet as the street parking can be a little challenging in this area so that was a huge plus. We enjoyed their half price wine glasses during golden hour, such a great offering. From the start of our meal to the end, the food was exceptional. What made it even more of an experience was the awesome waiter (Merlin) we had. He went above and beyond to take care of us. Started with the crab dip and little toasts and it was great, high quality crab (not fishy) and cheesy! Would highly recommend. He recommended the special for the day which I ordered and holy crap, it was amazing. Huge grouper cooked to perfection with a light curry and creamy corn sauce that had just the right heat. All of this over some jasmine rice... we were in heaven. Parents got a fried grouper sandwich that was huge, and had their amazing wedge salads. My brother got the pork chop that had a perfectly sweet exterior, mashed potato's and carrots. We ordered the hummingbird cake and it had so much flavor with the cream cheese frosting and toasted pecans. Our waiter surprised my brother with their butter cake that was cooked to melt in your mouth. If you want to explore Ivanhoe Village area and want an incredible meal or snack, head to this place. We can't wait to go back and try some other items.

Due to a schedule conflict, we canceled our reservation at a steakhouse in Winter Park and…read morecelebrated Mothers Day on Saturday, a day early. We found The Pinery and wanted to give it a trial. The only spot open was at 4:30 pm, so we made the reservation and showed up, valet parking and came in. We were sat immediately. The hostess seemed stressful, without any smiles, she took away 2 out 4 silverware and plate sets on our table for a party of 3. 12 minutes went by. The crowded dining room had 2 servers. A booth of 6 next to us were waiting for their drinks patiently. I finally got up and let the hostess know that nobody stopped by. She said someone would be with us soon. About 4.minutes later, a lady stopped, said sorry, and took our drink orders, a Pineapple Sugar, a Macha Mojito, and a glass of Napa Valley Chardonnay. She also brought us 3 glasses of water. More servers started coming. Finally, Mark introduced himself, took our food orders. The food was delicious. We shared the Steamed Clams and Brie and Petal Honey. They were so good that we had to ask Mark fir extra crispy bread slides. For entrees, my wife had the Brussel Salad with Anchovy, and she loved it. My son had the Pork Chop while I tried the Crab Stuffed Salson. Excellent food and temperature. We were quite full for desserts, but Mark insisted, so we decided to order a Humingbird Cake and was informed that ithere was no more. Then we took the today's special, which was a strawberry pudding. It took 15 minutes to get the dessert with 3 spoons because, according yo Mark, they made a new patch. In my own opinion, this operation was not well prepared for a such busy Saturday on one of the busiest events. We saw the manager being the server assistant delivering food for his servers, while he was super friendly, and we and the servers appreciated him, he should have led his crew. For lack of leadership, I took away one star though Nark saved our dining experience. We plan to be back another time not during the chaotic holidays to see the real beauty of The Pinery.

I absolutely love this place. The ambiance is beautiful. The server was super sweet and attentive…read moreand the food was so delicious! I attended for brunch with a few friends and we had an amazing time. Everything I tasted was delicious. I had the French toast with eggs and bacon 10/10. The pork belly with the garlic aioli was out of this world good! My friend had the steak and it was seasoned to perfection! I would definitely visit again no questions asked!

I had a very nice experience here. There are tons of seats outside along the sidewalk. The bar…read morearea is a little small, but NCAA basketball games were on. It was Happy Hour when I came so I loaded up on some apps and drinks. Happy Hour is 3-6pm Every Day and Friday-Saturday 10pm-11pm 25% off all appetizers, signature mules, signature cocktails, wines by the glass. $7 Mules all day Monday. Up first, the $9.75 sticky pork belly. I liked this dish. Not a huge fan of pork, but the flavor was on point. Then, I tried a $9.75 soft pretzel. Mmmmmm so delicious. I love when pretzel bread is actually good, like this one. For the main course, I had the $18 Stubborn Mule Burger. This thing is super tall, and will barely fit in your mouth. Super juicy and really good. The brussels weren't nearly charred or hard enough for me. Wouldn't get those again. For the drink, I tried a $9.75 Smoked & Mezzy. Super strong ginger beer taste. Other than that, it was fine. Cool place to relax, get a burger, and a cocktail.

What a great place with a cool vibe. The owner and her…read morehusband came by and greeted our party. Then I saw her sitting with other guests. You could tell they were loving life and their restaurant. Great employees and great food which I remembered to photograph this time

Yes, the parking situation is a situation in and of itself. If you have a reservation, definitely…read moregive yourself plenty of time to find parking or uber. This was my first time eating here for lunch/brunch. I ordered the steak and eggs and it was pretty good. I actually really like the fries here, as they are big and "potato-y" if that's a word?? I did taste my friend's lobster roll and it was pretty good. I like that it wasn't overly dressed. We had an seat at the front outside and it was a good weather day so we all enjoyed it. The service was pretty good when we went as well. They do have a decent menu and it is a fun place with a unique vibe. Definitely recommend you have a reservation. I've never been here without one but sitting out front, the waits can get long!

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.

Lee and Ricks is a must stop whenever we are in Orlando. As long as it's an "R" month. The oysters…read moreare always cold and fresh. And the kicker is your waitstaff shucks them for you.

So I've been to this place a couple times now with my friend and each time we come we under…read moreunderestimate the size of the bucket of oysters and leave her overly full. For a bucket of raw oysters makes this place the most affordable place to get oysters. With your oysters. You get a bag of crackers and your own personal shucker. We've had the same server the last two times and I'm kicking myself for not knowing her name. But she is awesome. She does a great job of getting all of the oysters out of the shells and record time and she is always chatting with us. In addition to the bucket of oysters, we have also tried the fried oysters and the seafood boil. Fried oysters but the seafood boil was delicious. If you want they also have other menu options if you're not craving oysters. Our last visit I found a big Pearl and one of my oysters which is a rarity. So I felt very lucky. Lucky that I didn't chip my tooth from chomping on it. LOL They do have two types of hot sauces and can give you butter if you'd like some. They also give you horseradish to go with your oysters. Sadly, they did not have any soy sauce. Don't judge. If you're craving oysters at a reasonable price, head down to Lee and Rick's oyster bar. And get there before the rush from the tourists who go to the parks nearby.