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Libra

3.8 (536 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Classy
Upscale
Happy hour specials

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Karis L.

Food quantity: 9/10 Food quality: 7/10 Service: 9/10 Ambiance: 9/10 Overall rating: 8.5/10 Decent vibe, valet parking is expensive though. About $18 for 2 hours during the week.

Breakfast menu
Sanita M.

Not too many but good options for breakfast. Everything was fresh, tasty and arrived pretty fast. The customer service was also excellent and the interior design was beautiful. We would definitely come back again!

Fun!
Craig L.

Well they certainly don't need another glowing review singing their praises, yet here I am, compelled to write because the brunch experience is so wonderful. I hadn't been here since before pandemic, so I hoped the restaurant was still on their game. I needn't have been concerned! From arrival, to seating, to service, to selection, all top notch. Carving station. Fresh crepes. Omelette station. WALL of deserts. Full raw bar. Crab legs. Mimosas. Great selection of traditional breakfast options and salads. If you are not satisfied here, give up (smile)!! And the topper was the live jazz trio playing in the beautifully sunlit rotunda surrounded by all of the aforementioned delicacies. Expensive, but well worth it to treat yourself occasionally.

Pastries and sweet treats
Lideyni F.

We went on Sunday for their $78 brunch buffet, which includes bottomless mimosas. Our server was super friendly, attentive, and really made the experience feel special. There was also live jazz playing near the buffet, which added such a nice, relaxing vibe. Parking downtown can be tricky, so we used the hotel valet, but there are nearby garages as well if you prefer to self-park. The buffet was phenomenal. My favorites were the mac and cheese, prime rib, shrimp (they were HUGE), crab legs, and the tableside cinnamon bun dessert -- honestly worth the trip just for that. My only downside was that the oysters didn't taste very fresh. Overall, the ambiance was beautiful and it's a perfect brunch spot for a date or a family outing. Definitely a lovely Sunday experience!

Short rib bourguignon
Kimberly K.

You guys Dropped the Ball, ROYALLY! And, now definitely not going there to see the ball drop for NYE (and it was highly considered initially)! Bad first impression - While walking in, a couple walking out asked if we're going to the restaurant and warned us - good luck with getting our food hot because theirs came out cold! Ok wow... I'm already weary about eating there on a holiday and haven't stepped 1 foot into building yet! I will say it's a nice looking hotel with creative flooring, chandeliers, chairs, curtains, drapes, beams, booths, etc Note on the 2nd door in the ladies restroom does not close properly - Have to pull extremely hard to close and kick it out to get out! Upon arriving, the hosts walked us over to a tiny table with plenty of empty spacious comfy booths all around. I asked for a comfy booth instead. The host said he'll have to check the front so we can wait there but decided to walk up to the front and check out the pianist and bar instead. He later was able to sit us at a booth and I realized the whole time being there that the booths never got filled up - French onion was tasty but overly salty - Short rib bourguignon (it's spelled incorrect on their menu - spelled as Short rib bourguinon) was almost hard as a rock and not soft or falling apart easily like how I would want my short rib, overly salty and not enough sauce. Risotto was more of a porridge and overly cooked with minimal mushroom influence like it was mentioned by the server - Chicken fricassée was cooked nicely, still a heavy hand on the salt but the least out of all the dishes, mushroom and kale arrangement was placed neatly Ordered the Misfit - Casamigo Reposado tequila espresso martini but with Vodka instead of Tequila. This is important to word bc this is where they totally lost repeating customers to this restaurant! I asked the host about how their new year's eve party was like and he didn't know so I asked if he could send out the manager to speak to get more info about it. Freddy, the manager, who I couldn't tell he was the manager bc he looked so casual in his t-shirt in this nice establishment when the 2 male hosts were dressed to match the upscale ambiance in a suits. When asking about how the NYE party goes, it seemed more like of a sales pitch to do VIP bc it's just better to have a seat bc there's no other seating This is where the the ball Dropped kept snowballing into a bigger ball drop, aside from all the lil hiccups: We wanted to get the Misfit ($18) drink and instead of tequila we wanted VODKA. Leo, the server, said he suggested a replacement for a drink we were ordering but didn't tell us the price increase for their "espresso martini" that was upcharged to be $21 bc of the "fresh espresso" in that drink that we were told later on. I couldn't believe that a 1.5-2.0 ounce of "fresh espresso" actually costs more than Casamigo Reposado tequila! If I wanted the fresh espresso drink then I would have just ordered the $18 tiramisu martini with the fresh espresso that I actually overheard the other server mention to her table at the beginning of her newly sat customers Note - this whatever "fresh espresso" actually tasted disgusting bc we got the brandy espresso drink upstairs and that same bad espresso taste was still there Altira, their upstairs pool, not rooftop, area had the Mistletoe Brew cocktail for $18 - Courvoisier VS, Luxardo Espresso, Espresso, Simple. Why isn't that and the tiramisu cocktail $21 if that's what you charge for with espresso?!? The mistletoe drink has both espresso and espresso liquer! And with Courvoisier! Went to ask the manager and the server about the confusion of our check bc the martini didn't say the correct price and they both said they'll fix it but came back explaining that since we got the misfit cocktail with vodka, that it was supposed to be charged as an espresso martini with fresh espresso and not with espresso liquer even though Casamigo Reposado is definitely more costly! Now since they both didn't want fix the issue anymore, I asked for $3 so that we can just get charged for what was ordered in the 1st place. Freddy said no and placed the check right in front of us trying to make us pay the incorrect charged checked! RUDE AF! I wasn't even going to mention to him that the service was slow and lacking and the food was overly salted but I did after he did that and he was still rude and did not want to take off just $3! WTF. Terrible customer service on his part and he clearly does not care for service recovery for repeating customers!!! They charge Automatic gratuity. This manager completely screwed over the server's tip by not taking off the $3 from the incorrect drink. This is a rare occurrence that I had to ask for the removal of that auto gratuity and leave nothing! Actually I did leave in huge disappointment with the place! And it was Thanksgiving! Their prix fixe looked inadequate and unappealing thus why we ordered from the regular menu

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Brad T.

I came here for Sunday Jazz brunch. For the price you can't beat it! I mean you get your typical breakfast foods. You get clams, mussels, and oysters. Crab legs are an option. They have homemade crepes. You get chicken tenders, mac and cheese, and pastries. They even have a carving station. Oh yeah it comes with mimosas! A couple of things that kept it from being a 5-star for me. The food was all too cold. I didn't ding them too much since it's really difficult to regulate temperature at a Buffet but some of the coldest I've had. The chicken tenders were a bit chewy. The crepe station should have sweet AND savory options. However, the service here was PHENOMENAL! Everyone made us feel right at home. The ambiance here with the live music was to die for. There is literally someone there playing the grand piano while you dine. And the restaurant looks like it belongs in a magazine

Laquita G.

We went for appetizers before a show at Dr Phillips Performing Arts Center. This is right across the street. The bar area is really nice and quaint. The inconvenient part is that they lock the door that walks you right into the bar, so you have to walk all around to the other side to get in. We had a brisket flatbread that was very disappointing. It had brisket which was very dry with a texture of hay. It didn't have much flavor at all. I had a cosmo which was good and my husband had an old fashion which he said was just ok. The server we had was very overwhelmed and her service showed that.

Billy L.

This is amazing place. We went after church and they have a breakfast buffet brunch Sooo many choices and options for breakfast and dinner. They have your routine breakfast option such as bacon, egg, omelet station, donuts and many more. They have a variety of seafood selection ie mussels, clams and crabs. The service was amazingly fast and over the top. The ambiance is so versatile. You can come in casually or dressy. The place is huge and has different sections. I heard they can accommodate a really big crowd. Definitely, a place to come back for.

Michelle D.

This was an amazing stay and close to everything in the downtown Orlando area. The hotel is stunning and the rooftop pool and bar are serene. There's a gorgeous lounge, a gourmet restaurant, and a piano bar. You could spend the whole weekend without even leaving. But if you do decide to go out, you only need to walk to get to everything interesting in downtown Orlando. Service was spectacular. We will definitely be back.

Tiffani S.

Celebrated my mom's 65th birthday at the beautiful Boheme. Was looking for an upscale restaurant for us to enjoy post Christmas and it did not disappoint. We had an amazing time. From the fresh and delicious variety of food, to the swanky atmosphere, to the live music...it's a vibe! Loved the crab legs and mimosas the best but truly enjoyed everything. Really enjoyed the pianist. He even played happy birthday for my mom which was extra special! 10 out of 10 definitely recommend!

last nights dinner rolls impersonating an english muffin.
Arnold N.

Ordered the benedict. everything came out cold and the absolute topper was use of last nights unsold dinner rolls in place of an english muffin.....

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Kristina F.

The Boheme had a beautiful restaurant and we were so excited to have their Sunday brunch. It had everything that should be on a good Sunday brunch, including unlimited mimosas, all the breakfast stuff, prime rib, shrimp ham... I had fried chicken, which was great, crab which was a little overdone and difficult to get out of the shell, jumbo shrimp which had a little too much seasoning for me and a bunch of other things that were offered. Everything was good however I thought the price was a little much, $78 apiece. The food was good, but not phenomenal. Our waitress was great. She was definitely on top of refilling our mimosas, and she also gave us great advice of some local things to do, which we took her advice. I'm glad we tried it, but I think next time I would rather find a different option.

Dr. H.

Birthday Brunch at the Boheme was outstanding. The Food and Atmosphere was awesome. The buffet attendants were really good. The table service was just "okay", would have liked to see them more without asking for what we needed. However, The mimosa lady was on point. She never let our glasses be empty. Loved the selection of food. Especially the seafood, Crab legs included! The music was exceptional. Samuel Keys, the pianist, serenaded me with an amazing rendition of Happy Birthday. A great place to celebrate any occasion.

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Ask the Community - Libra

Is brunch all you care to enjoy?

Yes! Its all you can eat with a 2 hour limit like most places.

Do you offer Mocktails? Thank you.

I'm sure they do

So they offer a vegetarian alternative for their Christmas Menu entree?

They have alternate menus and staff to help you.

How much is Sunday brunch per person? My wife and I received a $105.00 bill. $52.50 each?…

As of January 2020 $54/per person. Tones of seafood, breakfast foods, and deserts.

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The Monroe

The Monroe

4.5(736 reviews)
0.9 mi•Parramore, Horizons West / West Orlando
•$$

Miranda the waitress is phenomenal. Helped us with menu choices along with trying to get us the…read morebucket with different drinks. great waitress, great atmospher, an GREAT FOOD

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

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The Monroe - Bar area in the restaurant.

Bar area in the restaurant.

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Fried chicken

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@ The Diner - Chicken and Waffles

@ The Diner

4.2(2.3k reviews)
8.7 mi•International Drive / I-Drive
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We arrived around 9ish with a 20-minute wait but we were able to beat the morning rush! The inside…read moreis so spacious and clean and the bathroom is just as spotless! Great service overall. It was little slow but they were pretty busy. Food was 10/10! I had the Harry's butter beer latte so delicious. The Tex-Mex was so flavorful and the cinnamon swirl pancake was huge! The portions are so big that two people can easily share. The omelettes come with your choice of toast and home fries or French fries. The food and coffee took a little long to come out but it was so worth it. Definitely come here for breakfast!

The Diner is a popular breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant near Universal Studios. It is known…read morefor its New York style comfort food and creative breakfast and brunch dishes. It is a family owned restaurant founded by New York natives who noticed a gap in Central Florida for high quality, authentic New York style diner food. The original location opened on Universal Boulevard in the Lake Cay area, near Universal Orlando and SeaWorld. The restaurant quickly became popular with both locals and vacationers looking for an alternative to the standard hotel breakfast buffet. Following the success of the Universal Boulevard location, the owners expanded to additional Central Florida locations, including Lake Buena Vista and Dr. Phillips. The Diner has gained attention for its creative twists on classic comfort food. One of its signature dishes is the Bennyffle a combination of Eggs Benedict served over a waffle. The menu also features specialty cereal pancakes, including Fruity Pebbles and Oreo Crunch, along with classics such as chicken and waffles. In July 2026, the Universal Boulevard location even became the center of a viral national news story after a family of seven including children reportedly walked out on a $298.47 breakfast bill. The story highlighted how hard family businesses work and how an incident like this can affect them. I recently met up with a group of friends at The Diner for brunch. The Diner can get crowded, and they do not take reservations. I am grateful that one of my friends arrived very early to wait for a table for our group. The diner offers a selection of coffee drinks as well as alcoholic beverages, making it a festive spot for brunch. Since I had a long day ahead, I stuck with coffee and ordered the signature chicken and waffles. The combination was delicious. The crispy, savory fried chicken was the perfect partner to the soft, buttery waffles, while the warm, sweet maple syrup contrasted to the salty chicken. It was a very large portion and I really enjoyed my meal. The service was excellent, and the staff were very accommodating when we needed several separate checks. I loved my visit to The Diner, and the experience was made even better by sharing brunch with a great group of friends. Good food, friendly service, and even better company made for a memorable morning.

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@ The Diner - Large, open dining area. Very clean

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Se7enBites

4.4(2.7k reviews)
2.1 mi•Colonialtown Center
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Great American style breakfast/lunch food!…read more The Mac n cheese is super creamy with thick cheesy sauce! The dessert I was expecting something a bit more homemade but either way hit the spot. The service is absolutely amazing the entire team really helps each other out. Really love the bench style seatings as well.

When visiting Orlando, my boyfriend suggested this place near his aunt who we were picking up to…read morestay for the weekend while we visited the family. We arrived just before 10am on a Saturday, and just beat the rush that lines up outside. This place is popping! Order at the counter and pay to have brought out to you. Beverages are also served to you, and you can request a refill. Very cozy place, and love that separately is the bakery so you can do dining, bakery, or both if you desire. What I Enjoyed: - I'm Not Throwing Away My Shot (Hamilton Menu): This scone was on the Hamilton Menu, which I thought was neat as a I'm a theater nerd. My boyfriend said he enjoyed it as it was not too sweet. The ingredients (white chocolate, raspberry, and blueberry) paired well together, and if we were local, he'd get again. - Oatmeal Cream Pie: This was STUNNING. Yes, all caps needed. I think this was one of my favorite baked goods since my cousin stopped her bakery stand selling the best oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. I hope this is both a staple item, and we visit Orlando soon to get one! Yum! - se7en Benedict: Loved the biscuits as it tasted like a true southern biscuit. Loved the cheddar chive grits that I shared with my boyfriend who also enjoyed. I'd definitely order again! Definitely check out this place if you are in Orlando!

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Keke's Breakfast Cafe

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

4.3(2.1k reviews)
8.9 mi•Dr. Phillips, Horizons West / West Orlando
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Did an Uber Eats as I had a 50 percent off promotion. I ordered the chicken fajita omelette, banana…read morepecan waffles, and coffee. It came within an hour as the estimated provided. It was bagged nicely and well organized. The omelette was a generous sized portion with plenty of tender chicken, peppers, and cheese. There was salsa to add a bit of flavor, but it tasted that it was made in New York City (if you remember that commercial ;) ). The white toast was soft and buttery, and the potatoes were good. My mom enjoyed the banana pecan waffles, and I took a couple bites as well. It was sinfully sweet and enjoyable, especially the bananas. And I must say the coffee was so good, it was even better than the Juan Valdez coffee that I make at home. Since I didn't visit the restaurant, I can't comment on the atmosphere. But I believe the service is excellent because they nicely packed all items and kept it organized. I definitely need to take my family to this restaurant. Since the one in Metrowest closed, this is the closest one to us. I am glad the food is still excellent and the coffee keeps you peppy. This is definitely a great breakfast restaurant in the Dr. Phillips area. Overall: A

Yum!!! Fresh off the plane and looking for something off the beaten path, this one fit the bill…read more A brunch spot that was delicious, had great service, was clean, and had the a.c. blasting. Portions were large providing leftovers, which I'm completely on board with. Prices were great! The variety of options were ideal for visitors. Food was served fast. Lastly, plenty of easy and free parking in the shared shopping center lot.

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Keke's Breakfast Cafe - Banana Nutella Stuffed French Toast

Banana Nutella Stuffed French Toast

Keke's Breakfast Cafe - LEFT: White peach bellini (bottle in center). RIGHT: Wild berry sangria

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LEFT: White peach bellini (bottle in center). RIGHT: Wild berry sangria

Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' - Chef Art's Famous Fried Chicken

Chef Art Smith's Homecomin'

4.4(3.4k reviews)
14.4 mi•Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
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Super cute establishment with Florida vibes. All the food I saw guests eating looked scrumptious…read more Walked right in and sat at the bar. Staff was super kind. Opted for the peanut brittle drink which mixed cold brew with peanut brittle whiskey and cream. Saw some cool deviled eggs on instagram which hooked me in here to begin with. However the ones I got were the basic ones from the menu where as the photo I got fished on was for a seasonal version. However they were still good but I was excited to try something a bit different.

I'm so mad at myself because the food was so good I honestly forgot to take pictures. By the time…read moreI thought about it, we were already eating, and there was no turning back. We visited Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' at Disney Springs, and this was definitely one of my favorite meals while in Orlando. We started with the White Peach Sangria, the Church Lady Deviled Eggs, and the Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp. Now those shrimp deserve their own moment. They're tossed in house-made hot honey and served with remoulade, and they were SO good. Sweet, a little heat, salty from the bacon... just a really good combination. For dinner, we shared Art's Famous Fried Chicken and the Meatloaf Main Plate. The fried chicken is buttermilk-brined for 24 hours and came with creamy mashed potatoes and a cheddar drop biscuit. The chicken was seasoned, juicy, crispy... exactly what fried chicken is supposed to be. And the meatloaf surprised me because I don't usually go somewhere like this thinking, "Let me order the meatloaf." But I'm glad we did. It came with mashed potatoes, Southern green beans, and that cheddar drop biscuit. Comfort food done RIGHT. Everything we had was good. Not "it was okay" good. I mean we were sitting there eating, sharing plates, and talking about how good everything was. And apparently it was good enough for me to completely forget I do food reviews and should probably take pictures first. Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' at Disney Springs... I'll definitely be back.

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Thigh High Chicken Biscuits

Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' - Skillet Paillard WIth roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus

Skillet Paillard WIth roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus

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Briarpatch Restaurant - Blueberry lemon cream pancakes

Briarpatch Restaurant

4.2(2k reviews)
4.5 mi
•$$

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!

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Briarpatch Restaurant - Crimini Mushroom Omelette

Crimini Mushroom Omelette

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Maxine's On Shine - Kahlua Chocolate Mousse

Maxine's On Shine

4.3(1.7k reviews)
1.2 mi•Colonialtown South
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I recently went to Maxine's on Shine for dinner. My fiance has been here before, but it was my…read morefirst time. They do get busy so I recommend making a reservation. We were sat within 10 minutes. The ambiance is very eclectic and unique. Our server, Emma was excellent! She was very friendly and gave great recommendations. Thanks Emma. The appetizers were wonderful, the food was good and the drinks excellent! We will be coming back.

Went to Maxine's for magical dining with a group of 7. We were seated in the "chapel" which is a…read moreprivate nook in the back. I was glad to have been seated there as on the way out the main dining area was full, loud, and very warm! We had their happy hour special which was a bottle of wine and a cheese platter, which was extremely well plated and had a nice variety! I think we tried everything on the magical dining menu within our group and everyone was very pleased, except the person who ordered the chicken - she felt she could have made it herself at home so it wasn't as worth it to her. Our server wasn't great to be honest, but she tried. She had trouble understanding us,, and we had trouble understanding her. She also seemed extremely anxious, which several of us noticed. It was really off-putting. We were never offered refills or a chance to order a second drink and we were there over two hours. We also had to go and search for her to get our checks after we'd been done eating for at least 20 minutes. This is what adding auto gratuity does unfortunately - it diminishes service. Maxine's charges 18% gratuity regardless of party size and a 4% higher non-cash price. We knew this in advance and decided to go anyway, but I didn't love it. Had a lovely evening with friends, but I don't feel compelled to revisit again soon.

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Maxine's On Shine - Bar area

Bar area

Maxine's On Shine - Applewood Pork Tenderloin

Applewood Pork Tenderloin

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