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.

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.

Great breakfast spot in College's Park - Shakers has been there for many years and you know why-…read morethey have great breakfast! Small dining area but they also have seating outside. They have a salt n pepper "shaker" thing going on inside. Filled with all sorts of s/p shakers some really funny ones! Great specials, wonderful hash browns and friendly staff. Stop by sometime!

Magical Dining at Delaney's Tavern felt a little like one of those nights in a movie where…read moreeverything is warm, slightly indulgent, and somehow the ravioli becomes a main character. The cocktails were beautiful in that almost-too-pretty-to-drink kind of way, except obviously I drank them. The food was rich, comforting, and the kind of good that makes you briefly stop talking, which for me is saying a lot. And then there was the truffle ravioli. I'm not saying I've thought about it an unreasonable amount since dinner, but I'm also not not saying that. Our server Colin was attentive, knowledgeable, and somehow made the whole evening feel even more special without ever hovering, which is truly an art form in itself. Magical Dining is such a lovely excuse to try some of Orlando's best restaurants while supporting local charities, but Delaney's is one of those places I'd come back to even without the excuse. Preferably with another plate of ravioli. And maybe another cocktail. For research purposes, obviously.

Food quantity: 9/10 Food quality: 8/10…read moreService: 10/10 Ambiance: 8/10 Overall rating: 8.5/10 Delicious food, would highly recommend!

Such a beautiful restaurant overall! Every time I come here it honestly feels like I'm eating at my…read moreown house. I've been coming here for a while now and the service is always amazing. Everyone is so nice and welcoming, and I always have a good experience when I come in. The outside atrium is also such a nice place to sit, especially when the weather is good, and their Happy Hour is such a good deal. My favorite thing to get here is the espresso martini because it's easily one of my top 3 in Orlando! I also always end up getting the pesto with chicken and the spinach artichoke dip because that combo gets me every single time. Definitely one of those places I keep coming back to!

This is a review for the brunch menu as we have only been for brunch. Husband and I are always on…read morethe lookout for quality brunch places in Orlando as there aren't a ton of high quality options. The options are solid for brunch here. We ordered the lobster benny and the french toast. We were pleasantly surprised at how much lobster we got on our order, $24 seemed very reasonable for the dish. The french toast was solid as well. I ordered an Aperol Spritz and my husband raved about the loaded bloody mary with shrimp and bacon which seemed like a steal for $14. Super high value place and awesome vibes; would definitely come back for the brunch!

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!

This was an excellent brunch experience, and it was clear from the quality of the food that making…read moregreat food is a priority here. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. You could genuinely taste the intentionality in every bite. Be prepared for a long wait on the weekends, as they don't take reservations, but honestly, once you get your food, you understand why. The quality definitely made the wait worthwhile. If you're looking for a brunch spot where quality comes before rushing people in and out, this is one to add to your list. Come hungry, bring a little patience (on the weekend), and enjoy!

Just had a lovely experience at Corner Chophouse. I wanted…read moreto take my Momma somewhere nice for my Birthday Dinner since it would be the last time we see each other due to my busy work schedule. Kayla our server was so polite sweet and above for my Mom & my BabyGirl My Momma was astonished by the food and service! In all I always enjoy coming back because the atmosphere is always aligned with my vibe. Thank you Corner Chopbouse!

Came here to celebrate my daughter's birthday and was blown away! It was definitely better than…read moreexpected! The decor was very classic- I thought it was so beautiful with the semi circle bar in the middle with the open kitchen behind it. We were early enough for happy hour which they have such great deals on drinks- $10 martinis "as you wish". For appetizers, we had the bread service and the beef carpaccio. The bread was great and the butter was so creamy. The carpaccio was so delicious that my daughter ate most of it For meals, we shared a lobster roll, the steakhouse burger, and Mac and cheese. The lobster roll was good but smelled a bit fishy than what I'm used to. The burger and Mac and cheese were both outstanding. My daughter had some sort of lemon lady finger desert with a candle since it was her bday- which was light on the sugar and delicious. We also had the key lime pie which I want to say is prolly one of the best that I've had! The service was incredible- Anna was our server and she was so sweet and had great suggestions. We had such a great dining experience here, I can't wait to bring friends here for HH sometime soon!

Kenny really made our whole experience. He was professional, attentive, and super engaging without…read moreever being overbearing. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does, and it shows in how he takes care of his tables. We started with the hummus appetizer, which was fresh, smooth, and a great way to kick things off. For our meals, we had the steak flatbread and the steak frites--both were cooked well and full of flavor, with the steak coming out tender and perfectly done. Everything came out timely, and Kenny checked in at just the right moments to make sure we were good. We couldn't skip dessert, and the strawberry bread pudding with strawberry ice cream was the perfect ending--sweet, warm, and really satisfying without being too heavy. What really set the vibe, though, was the music. Kenny's 90s R&B playlist gave the whole place a relaxed, nostalgic feel. We ended up staying for hours just enjoying the food, the music, and the overall ambiance. Definitely one of those experiences where the service takes everything to the next level. We'll absolutely be back.

Service was great and we were greeted as soon as we walked in. The ambiance is very, very nice and…read moresuch a vibe! I really liked that they had happy hour and that it was offered to us throughout our time there. Our server was attentive and made sure that every course we received was a good one. The food was okay overall. I tried to get a little bit of everything with my Magical Dining order. I do wish the tofu had a little bit more salt to it. It was seasoned well, but it was missing that actual salty taste, although that could just be my personal preference. The salmon, though, was seasoned to perfection! I will always remember that salmon because it was really good and flavorful and did not have that fishy, seawater taste, if that makes sense. All in all, I'll definitely be back to try some of the other items on the menu. I really liked the variety of options they had, and I also liked the area itself. I could definitely see this being a place I come back to with the kids as well as for a date night in the future.

The wife and I had an exceptionally good dinner last evening. We are frequent visitors of Firebirds…read moreand generally enjoy our meals every time. But last evening was extra special due to our waiter Hunter. He was knowledgeable, funny, sincere, and extra helpful. The wife had the 9oz filet and it was cooked perfectly to her desired medium-rare plus. I had the basic cheeseburger and it was also delicious and cooked perfectly. It was a very slow Monday evening so the place was very quiet, but it is generally quiet as long as you're not next to a birthday party.

We had a 6:30 reso and the first thing they said to us when we checked in was "I hope you all can…read morebe done by 8". So, two things, first I honestly don't care how many covers you have on the book, you never let the guest know there is a time limit on their experience. Second, that is definitely not the first thing you say to me when I check in. Then when we finally sat down we didn't get drinks on the table for 20 min, and we actually got our appetizers before the first round of drinks then ten min into the experience the hostess came to the table and asked if we had ordered dinner yet. Again, I don't care how many people are on the book, don't pester me ask your server. They are your employee go and see where they are in the process. Then let's get to the food. I have been coming to this restaurant for over 5'years. Every time has been amazing, great service, excellent food, and the drinks were slamming. This was the opposite of two of those things. Hunter was blameless in the whole situation and we loved him through the whole experience. The food was horrible, the salmon was overcooked and dry, the steak was overcooked and tasted like the worst cut of steak. I actually used to praise this place for their cuts of beef and whether it's due to the recall or not it was one of the worst cuts I have ever tasted. The last two people didn't get their food until 15 min after the rest of the table had received their food which is wholly unacceptable. The last thing I'm going to touch on. Due to the fact that they needed us out of the table, when we were bringing these issues to the manager she simply said that she was taking it off the bill and shut down any other conversation about what was going on. I can't speak for the rest of the table but this is the last time I will ever come to this restaurant and I will never recommend it to anyone, and will actively work to dissuade anyone from ever coming here.

A great place for a classic plate of fish and chips. Definitely Irish pub vibes…read more Staff were attentive and friendly.

Wanna feel like you've walked off of Edgewater drive and into an Irish pub straight from Ireland?…read more Look no further than The Castle Irish Pub where the Irish beer is cold and flowing as well as all the liquor options to choose on the side. Service was great and the theme definitely gives Irish pub. They have an awesome Happy Hour with delicious light bites to pick from and amazing drinks. Definitely recommend the old fashioned for my bourbon/whiskey lovers out there, it was smooth and made perfect. I highly recommend trying them out!

Went here before going to a concert at the Kia center. The food was delicious…read more I had the apple sunflower pesto pizza, which was amazing like incredible and my friend had the burger, which was also pretty decent We sat outside and ended up being really cool. The inside was so loud. I'm so glad we

Let me start by saying I've never had a bad meal at The Stubborn Mule, and this visit was no…read moredifferent! I ordered the Shrimp & Grits for my entrée and the Seasonal Bread Pudding for dessert, and overall, I really enjoyed my meal. The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, and the sausage was SO good! All of the flavors came together beautifully. Their Gouda grits are top-notch--creamy, flavorful, the peppers and onions added such a nice touch. Every component worked so well together, and the dish was extremely filling. I was definitely satisfied! I would have given the restaurant 5 stars, yet the bread pudding was a bit of a letdown for me. The texture was much denser than what I'm used to, so it wasn't quite my favorite. And y'all... the portion of ice cream that came with it was laughable! It was basically half a scoop of ice cream sitting next to this HUGE piece of bread pudding. I definitely needed more ice cream to balance it out! Nevertheless, dinner was great and I'd absolutely recommend The Stubborn Mule. The shrimp & grits alone are worth trying, especially if you're looking for a flavorful and filling dish!