If you love a hidden gem with a twist, you have to check out The Black Squirrel in St. Cloud! It…read morelooks like a cozy indie bookstore from the outside, but once you figure out the clues on the shelves to find the secret code, it opens up into this incredibly cool, vintage 1920s speakeasy. The vibe inside is just unmatched, super warm, laid-back, and full of character. But the real stars are the drinks. They are so unique and creatively crafted, like their Camp Fire Squirrel cocktail that comes with toasted marshmallows. Service was great as well. It is such a fun, memorable experience. I'm honestly so glad I stopped by, and I'd go back in a heartbeat!

Really cute place! Their drinks are super cool and unique. Love the hidden speakeasy in the back.read more

Amazing! The food was phenomenal, wine tastings were a fun experience, atmosphere was warm and…read moreinviting. Paula, our server, was kind and informative. I will be returning soon!

We were brought here by friends who recently moved into the area. Honestly, we loved it. For food,…read morewe only tried appetizers and dessert- a charcuterie board, pork belly, sliders and the croquettes. Everything was delicious. The dessert, a bread pudding was good, but I found the actual bread pudding a little dense (still tasty). The service, provided by Steph, was excellent and the ambiance was also very nice. The star of the show here is the wine and beer selections. They have a cool set up where you can try as little it as much of any of their selections as you desire. We aren't up in this area much but will make it a point to visit again when we get the chance.

Terrible service waitting outside to get order for drinks and then asked to move table although…read morerestaurant was empty to setup speakers for live music and then final bad experience was hidden 11% service -"not tip"

Highly recommend this spot for delicious hand crafted cocktails and friendly hosts! Comfortable…read morespeakeasy vibe. They have games you can play while sipping on your cocktails! Fun date night hangout!

Vintage Vino is located in the historic Downtown Kissimmee area…read more The space is open and cozy. It has a nice bar you can sit at and it is populated by various chair and tables clusters that give it a nice lounge atmosphere. John is very attentive and very knowledgeable about wine. You can always count on him having a nice selection of Craft Beer available and the charcuterie boards he makes are always great! Street parking is available and their is a nearby parking lot (for a fee) Cheers!

I've been going to Vintage Vino for about two years now, and it's one of my favorite spots. It's…read morethis cute little hole-in-the-wall wine bar with an amazing selection of wines. John, the owner, is super friendly, and so is his partner--they really make you feel at home. I can't recommend it enough--definitely a 10/10!

I've had my eye on this spot for quite awhile and what better way to enjoy it other than for my…read morebirthday lunch with my favorite girls! The aesthetics and atmosphere of this restaurant / wine bar is very Mediterranean / south of France which I adorrrrred especially since I'll be there this summer. There's an outside seating area with a water fountain and umbrellas for all the vibes and shade to enjoy a brunch or day with the girls or even a date. Inside is elegant just as well with lovely art pieces, decor and lighting. They just started doing brunch on Sundays when I went so it was nice to experience it and see their curated menu. When I made the reservation I requested a scenic ambiance spot which they had the perfect table for me and my server Erin surprised me with a complimentary glass of bubbles, I assume the prosecco which was such a treat being to start off my birthday lunch! I had some main goals of YES and I NEED, which was a nice bottle of wine, those gorgeous blue and white printed plates, the blue crab cannoli, and the ousters. All of which I received in the best presentation possible. The team at Lorelei even made my lunch ever so special by serving everything on those plates along with enhancing my blue crab cannoli with caviar on the top instead of the regular fish eggs that are placed which I was just full of joy and happiness seeing how special they surprised and customized my dishes for me! The bottle of Sauvignon blanc also a perfectly complimented my oysters as well as the cannolis. Overall, Lorelei did not disappoint me and met all of my expectations and desires with the perfect birthday lunch with my favorite besties! I can't wait to come back again for some small bites and tapas or even experience the wine tasting events they hold!

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.

Cute place I recently discovered with a friend. We came for happy hour enjoyed a glass of Bordeaux…read moreand baba ganoush. I usually don't like anything with aubergine but the waitress convinced me to try it. It was pretty good. She also informed us that they have wine tasting once a month and I can't wait to check it out pretty soon. My overall experience was positive. I will be back.

Absolutely excellent! Crazy cork is a lovely place to enjoy a celebration or just a cozy spot to…read moreenjoy date night! I had the pleasure of enjoying my birthday and found the service and quality to be exceptional. Randy was helpful in helping me select some dishes to serve my guests and the servers were helpful and kind in helping with wine selection. They even provided us generous samples to help us make our decisions. The food was also stellar! The plates were all shareable bites that paired nicely with the wine and felt easy to pass around the large table. The prosciutto wrapped dates stood out as one of my favorites but the flatbreads were a close second. None of the food was too heavy and just felt like the perfect sized plates to keep a drink company! Can't wait to return! Thanks, Randy and team for providing a great experience!

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.

Walking through the storefront entrance, wasn't expecting the level of sophistication inside…read more There is a working piano to the left when you walk in. The bar is on the right. And there are plenty of tables to sit. I think there were some ladies playing the Chinese domino game, it starts with an "m". Got to meet the owner Ray and he picked out a fantastic Cab for me, it was the Story Storypoint Cab out of California. Later I also had the Martin Ray and in my opinion it was not as good, but it was a heavier mouth feel and it had layers to it. They have a piano player Wednesday and Saturday. He shows up around 6pm. So they have free slasa and chips in the back corner most nights. On Tuesday the have tacos. And Tuesday there are meatballs. On Friday they have Karaoke around 7. If you like wine, or you are an enthusiast, this would be a great place to visit if you find yourself in Winter Haven Florida. They have buy one glass 2nd half price. If you buy a bottle and stay, it is a $15 corkage fee. We kind of did the math and depending on the pour, and their pours are generous, it is cheaper to buy by the glass. When you visit they your own math gymnastics. Bottom line, Grape Expectations, the wine is great. The service is exceptionally better. And if you like a mellow vibe with great wine. You won't be disappointed in this stop. Finally, shout out to Terra, between her and Ray we had such a great time. CAN'T WAIT TO COME BACK!

Small wine bar in a strip mall. Food service premade snack trays. Limited seating. Very cluttered.read more

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.

Food and service were excellent for our brunch with our friends from out of town. They were able to…read morekindly move us to an outdoor table upon our request, upstairs on the balcony. Which we very much appreciated and would have understood if they were unable to do. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, our server helped us choose between drinks and entrees that we were stuck between. We shared the brunch board which was lovely, the pork belly really stood out. Myself and one other person at our table got the burrata which was absolutely amazing. It was a very generous amount of food, and everything was very fresh and the flavors were so well balanced with sweet and savory elements. I also got the Paloma which I enjoyed. My husband got the sausage gravy, which he liked. He said the flavors were more complex than your usual sausage gravy. My other friend got the French toast which she enjoyed very much. She did ask for extra syrup as she felt it didn't have enough but that's a personal preference of course. All in all we were very happy with our brunch and would come back in the future. I found the selection to be very good. There was something for everyone, and the service stood out.

They have a hummus plate now, which is very good. Don't forget to look at all the different menus…read moreavailable, as they often have additional wine specials not found on the extensive list. Wine Bar George is a lovely spot. I always enjoy trying different wines and especially love their French red wine selection.