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Ok let me first say, I was not coming to here to pull my punches. I have visited many things Taffer has associated himself with, and so HIS restaurant had better delivered. IT DID! We had such a pleasant time. The decor is nice, the bar definitely a standout piece. We sat in a booth with a pretty good view of the whole setup. We ordered the pork belly to start and they were so d**n good. 2 burgers which were so good. Thick patty and hefty toppings. Aye, don't skip on that SPICY WHISKEY KETCHUP!!! Thank me later. Drinks were delicious. Staff were great and welcoming. Not sure what others were talking about with the pricing, as I felt that nothing was overly priced. Look, go ahead and check it out for yourself. Simple to the point menu and they put quality product out.
I attended an educational conference sponsored happy hour at Taffer's Tavern this week. The service was amazing and the food was absolutely delicious! Their Irish roast beef sliders were tender and topped with just the right amount of whole mustard. The flatbread pizzas were flavorful and seasoned with a hint of red pepper flakes that surprised me! Now I'm not a sweet drink lover, so the signature drink was too sweet for me. However, my coworker ordered two and enjoyed them. I opted for the Bulletin Place Pinot Grigio and it hit the spot! If you're looking for a chill spot to catch up with a friend or coworkers, visit Taffer's Tabern in Orlando, Florida. You won't be disappointed!
Our server, Cole, was extremely good. The mojito was expensive but very good. I have read the reviews that said the food was good, but the service wasn't so great. My experience was the opposite. The service was excellent by Cole. The steak frites... The fries were good, but the his steak was not so good. I would give it a four out of 10. For 30 bucks. It should've been excellent. My grandson had a burger and he said it was cool, but we had to send the bacon back to have it actually cooked. Everybody else in my party of eight said their food was pretty mediocre. I would say that we all expected a lot more from Taffer. And I mean a lot more.
Was in Orlando on business and was pleased to see Taffer's Tavern across the street. I have seen his show on TV many times, so I surmised that this would be excellent. Inside, the decor is very welcoming and warming. I sat at the bar in some very comfy bar seats. Chatted with the bartender a bit about the signature drinks and decided on the Campfire. This was a take on the popular smoked old fashioned. Instead of the smoke in the drink, it's served beside the drink, hence giving one a sense of sitting by a campfire. The drink was made with brown butter washed bourbon which gave the drink a nice velvety texture. I ordered the double fried wings with traditional hot sauce. It's nice that they come with celery and carrots with the choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing. I was disappointed in the wings because they were far from double fried. They should have been extra, extra crispy and they were just average. Went back the next night and had the Pork Belly Skewers and they were excellent. They had a spicy bulgogi glaze and were cooked perfectly. All in all, a good place. I will go back on my next trip to Orlando.
Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted by the hostess and seated immediately. The restaurant has a really nice ambience and I really enjoyed their selection of music that was playing at the time. We ordered the figtastic flatbread as an appetizer and then had the steak frites, subbed the fries for coleslaw, and the bourbon burger as our entrees. I really enjoyed the figtastic flatbread because the flavors were savory and sweet and everything on there paired really well together. The steak frites and bourbon burger were really nothing too special in my opinion. The burger tasted pretty normal despite having the browned butter bourbon signature sauce and the steak frites is exactly what you would expect it to be. The only real downside was the service. Although we were seated immediately, it took us a while to get waters and the menu. Our server was kind of inattentive and was not too present during our time there. We didn't even have silverware whenever our food came out and couldn't find our server to flag him down, so we had to flag someone else down. Same with when our water needed to be refilled.
What a great place. Excellent service from Melissa, I am not a huge fan of pretzels, but this one is incredible. Fresh, huge, simple and would get again. Burgers are medium unless you order otherwise, the bourbon burger, prime rib dip was fantastic. The fig burger was good, though has too much going on and would order a different burger next time. Overall the ambience, food quality and service is among the best I have experienced in Orlando.
Good bar food and great drinks! We already had dinner but tried their deviled eggs. Our server/bartender Eddy was attentive and made our drinks in a timely manner. They have a full bar if nothing on the drink menu catches your eye but definitely try Cloud 9 Lost at Sea or their old fashioned.
Stopped in for a quick bite and had a nice time. Our server was super personable and chatted with us throughout our meal. It was still pretty early when we went but overall the vibe was nice and well put together. Definitely recommend the Boca morada if you like mezcal!
Nice place. It was quiet when we came but it looks clean and casual. The menu looks promising. Service is good so far!
I've been meaning to try this spot since it opened because well Mr.Taffers joint and the drink variety here. The s'mores cocktail was great, the sliders and wings were flavorful, and the coleslaw was a nice surprise without being overly heavy on the mayonnaise dressing. The server was awesome, and I loved the ambience and exposed brick throughout the location. Looking forward to coming back and trying more drinks and bites!
Service was excellent, as I expected to be. Everyone was very happy and friendly. I will say pricing was a little high but that's also expected because it's pointe Orlando. Food options were basic but nothing too crazy.
The restaurant was very clean and the staff was professional. I was surprised how few people were there on a Friday night. Our drinks were lovely but the poor bartenders had to use so many steps to complete one drink. My fav drink was the French pot berry press.
Taffer's is a great new addition to the Pointe Orlando! I would highly recommend getting the Bubbles Squared and the Big Fig Burger. Cheryl is the best bartender so make sure you ask for her when you go in! She so sweet and makes a great drink
24 hours ago
Another great time at Taffers ! A few of my friends and I came in for jeopardy game night and dinner and had a blast. There are new fall menu drinks on the menu and each ordered one. I had the 24 karat which was a liquid carrot cake lol. It was good but too sweet for my liking. Tequila and lime wings were the star of the night along with the lost at sea cocktail . Special shoutout to Angel & Steve for taking great care of our tables . read more
This is my second attempt at enjoying Taffer's Tavern and I want to start this review with saying how magnificent the staff was! Our waiter Kellen was so great, recommended the flatbread app which was the highlight of the stop, and was just beyond pleasant. The GM Steven came over and introduced himself and chatted for a while as well once we got our drinks and he too was a standout in what would be a relatively lackluster experience. The tavern is really gorgeous and the seating is well done and comfortable. Where everything seems to struggle is the overall execution of concept and menu. After years of watching Taffer yell and scream about quality, I expect top notch cocktails and food. I have become sorely disappointed in both. We stopped in for Happy Hour and each grabbed a cocktail, my wife got the Cloud 9 and I got Taffer's Spiked Lemonade. Both drinks are $17 and frankly have no right being anywhere near that price point. The lemonade is at best a 6oz drink and was certainly the better of the two drinks. The Cloud 9 was oddly funky and almost had a brown sugary taste that was just out of place with the ingredients. While the GM offered to remake it we just powered through. The Figtastic Flatbread was both fantastic and slightly disappointing. The flavor was AMAZING, the cheese had just enough funk to offset the sweetness of the fig and slightly tart balsamic. The only bummer was how under done the flatbread itself was. It had a little crisp along the edges but remained pretty floppy throughout. At the end of the day a half priced flatbread and two cocktails ran just over $42 and that's kind of wild. But, we are in Point Orlando and I understand the tourist premium, I just want that premium reflected in my meal and drinks as well. Staff - 100/10 Food - 7/10 Drinks - 4/10 read more
6 months ago
Went here for a friend's birthday. We were part of a large party and service was good considering the size of our group. My wife got the steak frites and I got the Italian chop salad. Both were above average when you take into account $30 for the steak and $22 for the salad. This place is expensive. I wasn't drinking, nor was my wife. However, everyone else that did get drinks said they were great. Again, you will wince at the price of $18 for a mixed drink more than likely. I'm a fan of Taffer because he basically invented NFL Sunday Ticket and his show on Spike is fun. I am glad I got to experience going there once. One issue I have a massive problem with is their policy on gratuity for large parties. Mandatory gratuity? Makes sense. Making that mandatory gratuity 20%? Pushing it, but okay. Calculating that mandatory gratuity on the post-tax total? That's greed. I will not be returning based on this alone. They even have the gall to ask for an ADDITIONAL tip after that. read more
Ok let me first say, I was not coming to here to pull my punches. I have visited many things Taffer has associated himself with, and so HIS restaurant had better delivered. IT DID! We had such a pleasant time. The decor is nice, the bar definitely a standout piece. We sat in a booth with a pretty good view of the whole setup. We ordered the pork belly to start and they were so d**n good. 2 burgers which were so good. Thick patty and hefty toppings. Aye, don't skip on that SPICY WHISKEY KETCHUP!!! Thank me later. Drinks were delicious. Staff were great and welcoming. Not sure what others were talking about with the pricing, as I felt that nothing was overly priced. Look, go ahead and check it out for yourself. Simple to the point menu and they put quality product out. read more
I attended an educational conference sponsored happy hour at Taffer's Tavern this week. The service was amazing and the food was absolutely delicious! Their Irish roast beef sliders were tender and topped with just the right amount of whole mustard. The flatbread pizzas were flavorful and seasoned with a hint of red pepper flakes that surprised me! Now I'm not a sweet drink lover, so the signature drink was too sweet for me. However, my coworker ordered two and enjoyed them. I opted for the Bulletin Place Pinot Grigio and it hit the spot! If you're looking for a chill spot to catch up with a friend or coworkers, visit Taffer's Tabern in Orlando, Florida. You won't be disappointed! read more
Our server, Cole, was extremely good. The mojito was expensive but very good. I have read the reviews that said the food was good, but the service wasn't so great. My experience was the opposite. The service was excellent by Cole. The steak frites... The fries were good, but the his steak was not so good. I would give it a four out of 10. For 30 bucks. It should've been excellent. My grandson had a burger and he said it was cool, but we had to send the bacon back to have it actually cooked. Everybody else in my party of eight said their food was pretty mediocre. I would say that we all expected a lot more from Taffer. And I mean a lot more. read more
Was in Orlando on business and was pleased to see Taffer's Tavern across the street. I have seen his show on TV many times, so I surmised that this would be excellent. Inside, the decor is very welcoming and warming. I sat at the bar in some very comfy bar seats. Chatted with the bartender a bit about the signature drinks and decided on the Campfire. This was a take on the popular smoked old fashioned. Instead of the smoke in the drink, it's served beside the drink, hence giving one a sense of sitting by a campfire. The drink was made with brown butter washed bourbon which gave the drink a nice velvety texture. I ordered the double fried wings with traditional hot sauce. It's nice that they come with celery and carrots with the choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing. I was disappointed in the wings because they were far from double fried. They should have been extra, extra crispy and they were just average. Went back the next night and had the Pork Belly Skewers and they were excellent. They had a spicy bulgogi glaze and were cooked perfectly. All in all, a good place. I will go back on my next trip to Orlando. read more
Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted by the hostess and seated immediately. The restaurant has a really nice ambience and I really enjoyed their selection of music that was playing at the time. We ordered the figtastic flatbread as an appetizer and then had the steak frites, subbed the fries for coleslaw, and the bourbon burger as our entrees. I really enjoyed the figtastic flatbread because the flavors were savory and sweet and everything on there paired really well together. The steak frites and bourbon burger were really nothing too special in my opinion. The burger tasted pretty normal despite having the browned butter bourbon signature sauce and the steak frites is exactly what you would expect it to be. The only real downside was the service. Although we were seated immediately, it took us a while to get waters and the menu. Our server was kind of inattentive and was not too present during our time there. We didn't even have silverware whenever our food came out and couldn't find our server to flag him down, so we had to flag someone else down. Same with when our water needed to be refilled. read more
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J T.
Thank you Ann for the feedback we truly appreciate the honest review…
11 months ago
What a great place. Excellent service from Melissa, I am not a huge fan of pretzels, but this one is incredible. Fresh, huge, simple and would get again. Burgers are medium unless you order otherwise, the bourbon burger, prime rib dip was fantastic. The fig burger was good, though has too much going on and would order a different burger next time. Overall the ambience, food quality and service is among the best I have experienced in Orlando. read more
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J T.
Hi Barrett thank you for the review! We're happy you had a great…
Good bar food and great drinks! We already had dinner but tried their deviled eggs. Our server/bartender Eddy was attentive and made our drinks in a timely manner. They have a full bar if nothing on the drink menu catches your eye but definitely try Cloud 9 Lost at Sea or their old fashioned. read more
7 months ago
Stopped in for a quick bite and had a nice time. Our server was super personable and chatted with us throughout our meal. It was still pretty early when we went but overall the vibe was nice and well put together. Definitely recommend the Boca morada if you like mezcal! read more
4 months ago
I've been meaning to try this spot since it opened because well Mr.Taffers joint and the drink variety here. The s'mores cocktail was great, the sliders and wings were flavorful, and the coleslaw was a nice surprise without being overly heavy on the mayonnaise dressing. The server was awesome, and I loved the ambience and exposed brick throughout the location. Looking forward to coming back and trying more drinks and bites! read more
11 months ago
Service was excellent, as I expected to be. Everyone was very happy and friendly. I will say pricing was a little high but that's also expected because it's pointe Orlando. Food options were basic but nothing too crazy. read more
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The restaurant was very clean and the staff was professional. I was surprised how few people were there on a Friday night. Our drinks were lovely but the poor bartenders had to use so many steps to complete one drink. My fav drink was the French pot berry press. read more
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1 year ago
Taffer's is a great new addition to the Pointe Orlando! I would highly recommend getting the Bubbles Squared and the Big Fig Burger. Cheryl is the best bartender so make sure you ask for her when you go in! She so sweet and makes a great drink read more
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J T.
Thank you for the 5-stars Natalie!
1 year ago
My husband and I have wanted to eat at a restaurant either owned or redesigned by Jon Taffer for many years, and we finally got our wish! This place opened about a week before we arrived for a weekend in Florida. We are beyond thankful! The drinks were perfect, the food was phenomenal, and the staff was helpful and very kind. Taffer's Tavern has an upscale bar feel, but isn't overly fancy...just perfection overall! We can't wait to come back! read more
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J T.
Hi Kaitlin, thank you for the wonderful review!
6 months ago
Whatever you do, don't sleep on this place. All of the burgers are absolutely phenomenal. They have all of the whiskey you can think of the service was top-tier and such a amazing ambience. read more
8 months ago
Eddie was an INCREDIBLE server! Here on business and we saw that the restaurant was busy! Went with the server recommendations and they did NOT disappoint ! Everything was so fresh, so tasty and the portions were generous! Great music playing and love all of the pictures on the wall! We will be back! read more
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So, I'm torn writing this review knowing John Taffer is from Bar Rescue-- he goes berserk with bad service and restaurant faux pas. I was expecting perfection! To start, the restaurant is modern and has an elevated gastropub vibe. We sat down for a party of 6, and service from the get go had missteps. The server forgot to take one of my friend's order. When the drinks came - his beer was under poured and he didn't get 16 ounces of beer. (The manager, Steven, did make it right with another extra beer, which was nice). Another friend didn't get his coke. My brown butter old fashioned, although delicious, came many minutes late which ruined a nice toast for the table. Service, the hallmark of Bar Rescue's ire, just wasn't up to standards. I'm not going to bomb this review as the salmon sliders were delicious and it seemed everyone liked their food. Hope they can get the ship righted. read more
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J T.
Thank you for the honest review Randy we hope to exceed your…
10 months ago
Service was great, we had some specialty drinks and the dinner was delicious. Everything was fresh and came out hot. read more
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1 year ago
Great atmosphere and both the food and drinks are amazing it makes you want more and come back again and again read more
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J T.
Thank you for the 5-stars Allen!
11 months ago
The restaurant is beautiful. Very clean and aesthetically pleasing. Host and server were extremely friendly and helpful. Food was good. We got the whisky burger, chicken sandwich and our little one had pizza. They had good selection for kids overall. Whisky burger was delicious well seasoned and juicy. The chicken sandwich was good as well only complaint for me is that it was dark meat but my personal preference for a chicken sandwich is breast but other than that super good. Sunset bliss drinks was good table presentation read more
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9 months ago
The drinks and food were incredible. Tasty and delicious! My husband and I sat at the bar and the bartenders were all so pleasurable and fun! They worked together - it was an amazing and fun atmosphere! We will be back. Must go to restaurant on i-drive. read more
1 year ago
Ambiance - 5 For an upscale tavern the restaurant looks nice. Decent decor, nice atmosphere, comfortable chairs and a decent amount of table space even for 2. The customers looked happy, the bar was full and it was good vibes from what I saw. I did not use the restrooms, but according to my husband the male bathrooms were clean and well maintained. Service - 4 Our host and server (Sean) were terrific! Attentive, friendly and provided decent recommendations. Steve the general manager even checked in with us a few times. Food - 3 The food was good! It took a long time but seeing as this was just opened yesterday we were expecting a little longer for things to come out anyway and weren't bothered by this at all. We ordered deviled eggs and the pretzel to start. Highly recommend both and no complaints with these. For entrees we went with the other signature items on the menu, the steak frites (med rare) and the bourbon burger (med). Entrees took a while to come out and sadly we think the chefs mixed up our orders because my husbands burger came out a medium rare and my steak was more like a medium. We didn't want to return them because already waited a while. Before they arrived Sean and Steve both mentioned their apologies on the wait, and like we said we didn't mind this. We are not the type of people to send things back anyway, so we ate the entrees despite the mix up. I also ordered a side of Coleslaw.. it was refreshing and delicious. Drinks - 1.5 People complain about the strength of the pours a lot on social media but I don't think that's an issue. They tasted quite balanced and the flavor profiles were there. My issue is it was unfortunate to hear the "Taffer's tasters" was not available because apparently the night before all the glassware used for this was broken. I tried to order "The Prohibition" instead but it was also not available because it would take 15-20 minutes to prepare. I did try to order this about 20 minutes later but sadly I was told it still was not available. The drinks I did order and get to try were good, however I was left disappointed with some of the theatrics. The seasonal mule that was recommended to me was delicious but the cinnamon garish was unnecessarily provided table side. I felt sorry for the girl doing it because the cinnamon stick broke into small pieces all over as she was grating it and we ended up with more cinnamon on the table than in my drink. She didn't have a napkin or way to clean it so it wasn't until Sean (our server) came back and noticed the cinnamon to clean it off. Since I couldn't order the Prohibition for a second time I went with the Campfire. Outstanding drink! Tasted great but again, the theatrics felt unnecessary. There isn't a cover, so your cocktail is not smoked. The chips are just burned on the side, unnecessarily in my opinion. While it does give a nice Smokey smell around the table and probably to our neighbors it doesn't do anything for the cocktail itself. I think adding a cover to smoke it would be nice but if not I really think the chips are completely unnecessary. We opted not to get a dessert this time but to indulge my sweet tooth I ended the meal with the "Smoffee Martini." Once again great idea with presentation but poorly executed and unnecessary. The marshmallow only got heated on one side and tasted burnt while the other part of the marshmallow was uncooked and the chocolate unmelted. The drink itself again was stellar in flavor, sweet and balanced for a dessert drink. ADVICE TO CUSTOMERS: its the first week of opening so expect delays and hiccups. Try the signature apps, they are great! To those wondering, we spent about $150+ for 3 cocktails, 2 apps and 2 entrees and if price is an issue for you, keep in mind it's an UPSCALE tavern. It's not priced improperly, the quality is there. ADVICE TO THE RESTAURANT: The food and cocktails do taste good.. beverage presentation needs work. Small note to Kitchen, please be more attentive to cooking temp preferences read more
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Hi Shaelyn, thank you for your attentive review we have shared with…
11 months ago
First off the service was great and the server was friendly and helpful. I ordered the campfire old fashioned which was great. Side ordering the campfire I also got a flatbread. Where it went down hill was when I asked for the check. I was told there is a 20 percent automatic gratuity add to the bill. I never had that for 1 person. The never said anything about that in the beginning. It would be nice to know that a head of time. Because of this I will probably not go back. read more
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Hi Robert, thank you for the review and feedback we appreciate you…
2 months ago
1 year ago
Service was great and the staff friendly. I would really say it was more of a 4.5 than a 5 just because they didnt have two menu items available when we tried to order. The salmon sliders and the season marg were both out. Started with the campfire cocktail and it was delicious. I'd buy a bottle if they sold it. Other cocktails we tried were the smores and Taffers flight. All drinks were very good with a fun flare to them. Food was very tasty. Definitely try the deviled eggs. Loved the blazing flat bread. Spicy but not overwhelming. I love me some chicken tenders so I had to try them as well. The aoili sauce is very good that comes with it. Give this place a visit if you are looking for some fun drinks and good bites. read more
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J T.
Glad you enjoyed your experience with us Jw!
1 year ago
In the night before grand opening- what an amazing place! Great service, and food was spot on. Drinks were what you would expect from Jon Taffer - amazing! read more
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J T.
Thank you so much for the 5-stars!
7 months ago
Ambiance was great, service and food was so very good! Started with the Cloud 9 drink, and then the appetizers of deviled eggs and pork belly skewers (both SOOOO very tasty!). I had Chicken Alla Vodka and Hubby had Steak Frites. Topped it all off with coffees and I believe the Sticky Toffee Pudding cake (?). Again, all of the options were phenomenal and would definitely return!! read more
11 months ago
My husband and I sat at the bar and had such an amazing time. Xander was our bartender and he makes THE BEST drinks in town. High quality service with a smile. The entire restaurant was clean and welcoming, but the bar....spotless! Hats off to the attentive staff and to the chefs, a big hug! The food was delicious. An elevated tavern is the ideal spot for those who enjoy high quality, comfortable, and social environments. We will definitely come again. Thank you for an amazing time. read more
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1 year ago
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Cole thank you for the honest review, if you want to give us another…
8 months ago
6 months ago
wow! the atmosphere, the service, the drinks are amazing! go check it out! I give itt two two thumbs up way up !! Can't wait to go back ! read more
9 months ago
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