Passed by once for a coffee crawl and it was yummy. But after dinner my friend and I didn't want…read morethe night to end so I told her of this cafe during the day but bar at night. Their menu is so unique. Lots of Indian-inspired flavors and spices. But it works!! The presentation is stunning and the glassware they use for their drinks puts me at ease. And makes me want to update my own bar Our bartenders were knowledgeable and kind. They currently have a lovely fall menu (in red) so come by and give it a shot. What I also enjoy about the space is you can talk and hear yourself. For a Friday at 9pm I do appreciate it not being packed (like Mills) but this place should be the spot you go next time

I ordered a Keral's Kulfi at Luminescent. It is an…read more Indian-inspired cafe by day, and apparently a cocktail lounge by night, which I wish to see one evening soon. The place is pretty inside; they invested in decorating it. The coffee had a nice candy like topping. I went during the day.

We love Nona Blue, most recently we've been in twice for brunch. I normally get my salad, but I…read morethought I would try the eggs Benedict. They're good, but rather ho hum. The real stand out are the breakfast potatoes. Omg. If you happen to be there for brunch just get an order of them. My husband and my friend's fiancé got the steak and egg sandwich most recently they both really enjoyed that. My husband has ordered the pancakes but prefers mine. At breakfast they make a mimosa with blue curaçao. It's really a photogenic drink if you're looking for something fun!

My husband and I decided to do a last minute early dinner at Nona Blue. When we first arrived it…read morewas during happy hour and the dining room was quite empty. The inside dining area is quite dark but if you want a more lit area you can dine outside. We decided to sit at the bar and we were greeted immediately. We placed our drink and food orders and waited. During our wait several workers asked if we needed anything which was really nice, shortly after we received our burgers. Both burgers were delicious and tasted of high quality. All the toppings were tasty and fresh. Drinks were also good and during our dining time the whole room filled up. Service and food were top tier and we'll definitely be back for more.

The Bistro Bar located within the UCF Courtyard Marriott is a decent mini restaurant bar and grill…read morewhich provides guests with a paid meal option for breakfast, lunch and dinner until 10pm as well as a full service bar in the daytime and evenings/nights. Elite guests receive a free full breakfast buffet. John the barkeep in the evenings was quite good in mule and margarita making. Drinks are expectedly somewhat pricy compared to outside establishments but worth it with the ability to bring your beverages back to your room. If you opt to stay at UCF Courtyard, Recommend that you check out the Bistro Bar for a quick bite and drinks.

Great little spot for a cocktail and food. John's a great bartender and attentiveness is wonderful…read more Nice place to relax and end your long day.

Great food, service, and ambiance!…read more I loved the vibe of the aurora. The restaurant was space and astrology themed with each sever having their astrology sign on their name tag! So cute. I ordered the eggs Benedict. One of my eggs was slightly overcooked, but the other one was nice and runny. My friend ordered a medium steak with her Caesar salad, and it came out well done, but they immediately fired a new steak and quickly brought out the corrected temperature for her. The restaurant has a view of the pool and it's very well lit inside. Nice brunch spot near UCF! Parking was free, but they also had a valet option.

Aurora at The Celeste was a bit of a mixed experience for me. It's a smaller, intimate restaurant,…read moreand the service itself was good, although our meal did take quite a while to come out. I had heard good things about the eggplant dish from a friend, but I asked if they could substitute chicken for the eggplant at an additional cost. The chef declined the substitution, which was a little surprising, but okay. I ended up trying the eggplant as prepared, and it was actually very good and one of the highlights of the meal. The chowder was also excellent and probably one of my favorite things we tried. Unfortunately, I had a pretty rough experience with the camel empanadas. On my first small bite, the empanada was so incredibly hot that it essentially burst, getting extremely hot oil on and around my lips and burning me. That definitely made the rest of dinner less enjoyable. I'd strongly suggest allowing these to rest a little longer before serving. The biggest disappointment was the gator fried rice. The gator was extremely chewy, and overall the dish lacked flavor. I wouldn't order that one again. We also tried the Super Nova, which was good but very rich. I think it makes much more sense as something for a larger group to share rather than a dessert for one or two people. Overall, 3/5. There were some genuinely good dishes, particularly the chowder and eggplant, and the service was pleasant, but the long wait, empanada incident, and disappointing gator fried rice kept the overall experience from being a standout.

My bestie and I made Wine 4 Oysters Bar and Bites our first stop for Magical Dining, and we were…read moreNOT disappointed! We made reservations, which required a $5 per person fee. We assumed that fee would be applied toward our bill. The restaurant itself is super cute, aesthetically pleasing, and has a great vibe. Our server never introduced herself, so unfortunately I didn't catch her name ‍. Thankfully, the food definitely made up for the lack of introduction! For Magical Dining, they offer a 3-course menu for $40. My bestie ordered: On Fire Oysters - 6 baked oysters with sriracha compound butter Shrimp Boil - extra jumbo shrimp, corn, potatoes, garlic butter & Old Bay Cheesecake I ordered: Oysters Rockefeller - 6 baked oysters with spinach, cheese blend, bacon & breadcrumbs Jambalaya - crawfish, shrimp, sausage, peppers & onions Cheesecake Everything we ordered was DELICIOUS! The oysters were flavorful, the jambalaya was packed with seafood, and the shrimp boil was seasoned just right. We both cleaned our plates! Overall, 10/10! I would absolutely come back, and I'm already looking forward to trying more from their menu. If you're doing Magical Dining, definitely add Wine 4 Oysters to your list!

We saw this on the magical dining list and had never heard of it before, so were excited to try a…read morenew place. The restaurant was not busy as we came soon after opening, yet our server, Tatiana, was not very attentive or friendly. She looked more annoyed when we asked about the magical dining menu. The oysters were very good. We tried the oyster Rockefeller and on fire. They are pretty mixed so you can not substitute any ingredients if you have an allergy. For the entrees we had the jambalaya and seafood boil. The boil had a lot of butter and garlic, but no flavor. The shrimp were large but that was all the oil consisted of with corn and potatoes. My corn was cold to the touch as if it hadn't been boiled with the food. When I told the server, she just said oh. So I didn't dare ask her for anything. The jambalaya rice texture was very mushy and the flavor was just so so. Dessert was also just so so. The crust was not very good, but after the cold corn I was done. I considered getting the oyster sample, but the attitude was so horrible, I chose not to spend any more money.

First off, I want to give a HUGE thank you to the Cooper's Hawk Team for making my birthday feel so…read morespecial. My friend treated me to a birthday lunch this week and when we got to the table, the staff had a birthday card waiting for me! How thoughtful! We came during happy hour and decided to try a few small plates and drinks. The Egg Rolls are a must! They were packed with flavor and a variety of ingredients. My friend especially loved the shrimp. We also tried the quesadillas and sliders on the happy hour menu. Both dishes tasted incredible! Sadly, though the happy hour has half priced apps, the plates are also half sized. They were absolutely delicious, but the dishes felt overpriced for the portion size. As for drinks, I tried the sangria flight. I wasn't expecting such a full portion size and was pleasantly surprised with that. I did, however, only find 2 of the 4 drinks to be especially tasty. I wouldn't order that flight again, but would be interested in their wine offerings. I loved the low lighting in the space as it set such a calm and laid back mood. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and especially loved the food! Totally recommend.

CH remains a favorite for my group of gal pals. Last 2…read morevisits: 1) Friday evening in time to make it for Wine O'Clock Happy Hour. To my dismay, they were out of the Arancini so I went with the Tempura Shrimp instead, which were very tasty. Since my table was sharing multiple apps I wanted an entree on the lighter side. The Soup & Salad Combo was perfect! I thoroughly enjoyed both. Jasmine, our server, was another shining aspect of the night. She created a feeling of comradery and adeptly met all our needs. Hope to be served by her again. 2) Sunday Brunch & Bubbles- Enjoyed my Bloody Mary, but the Breakfast Gnocchi Carbonara was too soupy for my taste. The Brisket Hash is much better. I'll stick with that dish in the future.

PTSD can have yuh wanting to stay inside, but my wife and kids got me out the house, and we ended…read moreup at Keg Social. They were glad we did. The kids walked in with their eyes wide open, ready to try everything. We had to slow them down. This place is huge...bowling, arcade, axe throwing, karaoke, pool, and more. We got the kids arcade passes for $20, and they had a blast. I even squeezed in a few games of pinball and almost hit a high score. Bowling was affordable too, about $30 for the lane and $4 a person for shoes. The music was on point without being too loud, which I appreciated. After a few gutter balls, we got the bumpers up and the kids were all smiles. We ordered food right to the lane. It came out fast, tasted good, and the drink specials helped keep the bill reasonable. Around 9-10 p.m. it shifts to more of an adult vibe, so keep that in mind if you're bringing kids. Overall, it was a great family outing that didn't hurt the pockets. There's still plenty we didn't get to, so we'll definitely be back. Maybe next time for axe throwing or karaoke with just the grown-ups.

They charged 18% gratuity on our lane charge. I've never heard of that before…read more It looks nice inside though

Place was fresh and fast! We went for happy hour and our server Eva got everything ordered and out…read morewithin 15 minutes of us being there. I ordered the California burrito (and while it wasn't traditional with the $2 extra charge) even without the fries it still was delicious!

I highly recommend this restaurant! The food was delicious, the service was great, and the…read moreatmosphere was welcoming. Our server was Yani and she really made my friends and I feel welcomed, she also gave us good recommendations!! She is great!!

Taste: 4/5 Value:…read more5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 We visited Bounce House for their brunch and were very impressed! At the time, they were serving $10 bottomless mimosas, which is almost unheard of nowadays. Food prices are very reasonable and our server, Nate, was amazing and helped give us awesome experience. Vibes are fun and it looks like a great place to watch a game with many screens available.

Have been many times over the past years at night with my daughter and friends. Big issue is…read morerestrooms! Suggestion - make both men's and ladies rooms into ladies rooms! Get some portable units outside for guys!