I've been going to Aurora for a few years now, primarily for their Happy Hour. It's one of the few…read moredecent happy hours in all of Oviedo, as crazy as that is. They have a few nice craft beers on tap and the most amazing hummus platter ever. So many places give you a tiny dollop of hummus, a few crackers and if you're lucky a few cut up carrots. Not here, you get a giant amount of hummus - you get house made lavash - and you get beautiful baby medium sized carrots and all of that is only $8 on happy hour. The hummus is very flavorful with a tiny kick and the lavash is super crunchy with an amazing seasoning on it that reminds me of "everything bagel seasoning". You'll see two different pictures - these were taken a year or more apart but you can see things have barely changed. You always get the amazing crackers and carrots and a huge amount of hummus. They also have a few great wines by the glass on happy hour, some yummy sliders, and now a pepperoni pizza that looks awesome but I haven't tried yet.

Dined here for the first time with a group of about 12 in the private room. I gotta admit, service…read morewas slow, especially when we were checking out and it was a company dinner so there was only 1 credit card to run which took about 30 mins. Other than that, the food was great. I sampled a few items of the apps that people ordered. From what I can remember, the truffle fries really stood out. For my entree, I got the chopped elk medium cooked. It was fantastic. Very delicious and almost tasted like a really beefy meatloaf. Not gamey at all. The sauce drizzled on it was so savory. I wished there were more mashed potatoes underneath because those were amazing too. It was also a very big portion. Definitely recommend. Would come back again and try something else or even order that again.

Craving soup?.... This place hits the spot! Love the ambiance and decor as it's very playful and…read moreromantic yet upbeat and chill. Plenty of photo ops and loved the wall pods for dining and even private booths for those romantic nights. Our waitress Kayla was amazing and very nice and she explained the menu in detailed when needed. Service was fast and on point. The menu offers a variety of ramen combinations to please your palettes. Nice drink menu as well that's refreshing with teas and smoothies. The wings we had were flavorful. Love the concept of the rice cake burgers but it was a mess to eat so be ready should you wish to try! Broth favors are amazing but be ready for sodium overload like any ramen bowl anywhere lol. We also had the cherry blossom jello for dessert and it was a hit and even took some to go.

I was really excited to finally try Kyuramen, but unfortunately the food fell a little short for…read moreme. I visited during lunchtime and it was not very crowded. The service was attentive, and the restaurant itself is beautifully decorated with an authentic feel and a very inviting atmosphere. I ordered the curry ramen, spring rolls, crispy sweet chili wings, chicken fried rice, and a Nigori flight. The spring rolls were honestly the best part of the meal, crispy, flavorful, and fresh. I also really enjoyed the Nigori flight. The ramen, however, was a bit bland and did not have the rich flavors I usually expect. The wings were a little too sweet and not as crispy as I hoped, and the chicken in the fried rice had a slightly burnt taste, although the rice itself was good. They do have an extensive menu, so I would possibly come back and try something different another time, but this visit just wasn't the best fit for me food-wise.

What a gem ...we were here for one night for grandsons graduation & staying at home 2 suites. This…read moreplace was a 3 min walk. We were a little confused because there was a world of beer sign out front. We were greeted immediately with a warm hello & found a seat at the bar. Brandon explained to us it used to be a WOB. They just never took their sign down. Plenty of draught selections and we chose a nice hefe. We ordered buffalo/general Tao cauliflower & it was very tasty. The street corn "ribs" were excellent. The bbq chicken flat bread was good too. We had awesome service from Brandon and he came out and had a drink with us after his shift. Very clean, bright atmosphere. Plenty of tvs & touch tunes to boot! We will search it out next trip.

Took over the old World of Beer (sad they are mostly going under). Same concept of a ton of taps…read moreand fridges with singles. Great place for beer. You can't go wrong. The food menu is pretty good. They have a build your own burger and hot damn, it's great. It's right next door to another burger joint and I have to say, Knights is better. I also got the Philly Cheesesteak. Asked the guy if it's authentic (I'm from Philly) and he said well...it is delicious. And you know what? He's right! A really tasty steak sandwich. Just not a Philly. They've got a bunch of TVs to watch the game and covered and screened outdoor patio. Although I'm not the target demographic, it's a great place for bar food and a beer. Check it out.

We had reservations and they greeted us outside like family …read more Our table was a nice booth and our server Salene greeted us right away . She gave us the menus and answered our questions and gave suggestions . We had looked at the menu before arriving so had a good idea what we wanted . I started with a cocktail ( a smoked Notorious Fig ) very good My husband was pleased with their beer selection . We ordered a appetizer (the goat cheese croquettes ) very good Our entrees were the Mahi and the Braised short ribs . We love to share . They both did not disappoint. The restaurant also helped to celebrate our anniversary with complimentary champagne and a decadent dessert ( the cookies and cream cheesecake ) worth every calorie Dustin the manager came by to see how things were going and also shared some of the history behind the restaurant. Love this extra touch . After dinner we went upstairs to have a drink at the bar . The atmosphere and ambiance of the place was amazing . You saw young and old some families . They have outside seating as well . Beautifully done . We will be back !!

This was my second time going to the Marlow's Tavern in Waterford Lakes. Lets start with the…read morepositive: The ambiance is like any bar/taver and the locale is nicely decorated with christmas decor to match the season. The service is honestly the only reason I would give this location a positive rating. Our waiter was nice and would refill our drinks without even asking. I also noticed that the executive chef would bring out the food somtimes to other tables and was very nice. The food unfortunately was a miss for me and expensive. A 6oz steak was 25$$ on their menu. I ordered the wings as an appetizer. They came out super fast but they were dry and lacking in sauce. I ordered the Classic burger. It was lacking in flavor as if it had no salt or seasoning on it and the fries were soggy and rubbery at the same time with no flavor. My parter had the chicken (fried) wrap and it was also soggy and lacking flavor. If you are looking for tavern food, just go to ale house around the corner or chickfila for a chicken wrap. I am very disappointed I doubt I will go a third time.

I highly recommend Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant especially if you enjoy wine! One tip I always…read moregive people is to make reservations, as it can get pretty busy. The good thing is there's plenty of free parking, which makes visiting super convenient. I'm a Wine Club member, which is definitely worth it if you go often. Members receive two bottles of wine and two tastings each month, and there are three different membership tiers depending on how much wine you want. The club also comes with a lot of extra perks, which makes the experience even better. My coworker and I recently decided to go for happy hour (Monday-Friday from 3:00-5:30 PM). Since we're both wine club members, we wanted to do our wine tasting before our dinner reservation. I definitely recommend getting there earlier in the afternoon if you plan to taste. We arrived around 2 PM, and the tasting area wasn't packed yet, which made the experience much more enjoyable. If you plan to do the tasting, I suggest setting aside about an hour so you can really enjoy it without feeling rushed. After our tasting, we headed to our table for our reservation and ordered a few items from the happy hour menu while continuing the wine fun. One thing we learned for next time: the sangria flight during happy hour is only $17, and it's perfect for sharing especially after you've already done a full tasting! Overall, Cooper's Hawk is a great spot for gatherings, date nights, or even meeting up with coworkers for happy hour. The atmosphere is lively, the wine selection is great, and the wine club perks make the experience even more fun.

We went to Cooper's Hawk for a nice family meal. We chose the restaurant bc their menu caters to…read morethe foodie and the picky palate. For the foodies - we tried the scallops - A++, the short ribs and short rib risotto- A++. The food was excellent. The wine , I'm very sad to say, was just "meh". And I tried several different options. Our server was awesome and incredibly patient, but nothing really appealed to me. The Pinot, the super tuscan - a very unusual and very dry finish. Not appealing at all. I would also like to note that reservations are highly advised. We used Open Table and kept refreshing to see if an earlier time a lot opened (it did). When we arrived (7:30ish) it was incredibly loud and the lights were so dim that we struggled to read the menu without an iPhone light. After drinks were ordered, the lights magically came on and the sound level came down. Woohoo. Would I go back - definitely. But only for the food.

I ordered online 1 hour before close and once it went through it said it would be ready in 15…read moreminutes! I sent the head of household to gather our order. I didn't hear about any nonsense when picking up so I'm assuming everything went swimmingly. I've been there before so I know it has a rustic interior, great for a bbq place! Now the food... WHEW! It's now my go-to for my bbq fix. Even though I've been here before I somehow forgot how great the food is! We ordered: Happy Herd -Brisket(Moist) -Pulled pork -1/2 rack of ribs -1/2 Smoked Chicken -Mac n cheese pint -Southern green beans pint -Texas cornbread -Mustard Bbq sauce Well, the Mac n cheese is not the baked home-baked kind but it's good enough. The southern green beans hit the spot! The brisket was my absolute favorite followed by the smoked chicken. The pulled pork was also good. The rib was still delicious the next day! Unfortunately, I didn't get pictures because we devoured most of the food before I thought about taking one. At restaurants, the camera eats first. At home, it's a toss up.

Came here for a quick lunch with a friend. I had not gone to this location in a while so when she…read moresuggested it, I instantly agreed. This location is located near UCF and I don't know how busy it tends to get when school is in, but on the day we went it was not too busy. It started to get busy when we left with the lunch rush. This location is actually big so there is ample indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered brisket, baked beans, corn and cornbread. I'll be honest, I remember the food being better but it wasn't bad. Their brisket was good and I actually really like their baked beans and cornbread. All in all, pleasant quick experience with a friendly staff. Place was well kept and clean. Sometimes I forget that this location is around the corner so I'm glad to revisit it.

This was an excellent experience. We went following a bowling tournament on New Year Day and they…read moremanaged to accommodate a group of 12 with 15-20 minute notice. The service was great. Orders all came correctly. The drinks were timely and the food came quickly and correctly. The menu has many options and everything looked delicious. I have to go back to try their birria. Price wise, it's slightly more expensive than your run-of-the mill place but it was worth every penny. They had happy hour even though it was a holiday and that was an added bonus. The plates were made decently sized but my burrito was huge! I ended up taking it home and having it the next day. Definitely a good place to go. It's fairly sized so getting in groups shouldn't be a problem but also a good time for a date night.

Way over priced for tacos . $25 with tax included at Don Julio in Waterford Lakes. To go order. And…read moreI asked for soft tacos got the corn instead. Tasted fine nothing extraordinary , the pork belly was a little dry and chewy. The ground beef was better. Likely I will not order this again, if I ever go back . The atmosphere is good especially for drinks and nice servers. The tacos at Island Thyme Caribbean are so much bigger and better and much more filling , two tacos will fill you up and cost you $11 with tax. And 4Rivers 3 tacos brisket are excellent at $10. Seems the non Mexican restaurants make better tacos. They also told me if I wanted onions and tomatoes and lettuce I have to pay $1 more per taco. That's usually free everywhere else.

We had an amazing and attentive server, but the food was lacking in some aspects…read more We showed up here for Valentine's brunch. The menu was nice and had something for everyone! We ordered bottomless mimosas and our server was well in-tune with refills and checking in on us. When it came to the food, I ordered the Southern Clucker. The chicken was pretty well fried, but didn't taste like it had much distinct flavor. I asked for easy over eggs and this were great! The bacon was good! However the biscuits were pretty hard. We sat outside and it was a gorgeous day out - not noisy at all.

20 min for truffle tots at the end of the night is crazy. 2 bartenders yet my drink sat empty…read moremultiple times for at least 5-10 min. Was never brought silverware or napkins for my tots. Finished them before anyone came back to check on me. Was asked if I wanted another drink and I said yes, but never received my additional drink before I cashed out. Horrible experience. I came because I had a rough day and just wanted to have a couple drinks. My already crappy day turned worse due to less than stellar service. Why ask me if I want another drink if you have no plans on giving it to me? One girl was putting in tips and the other was doing dishes. I could've easily walked out without anyone noticing. As I was about to get up Marina came over to apologize (acknowledging she forgot about my drink). I let her know I didn't want it anymore. She apologized again and gave me my check. If you don't want people to come after midnight, close by then. I will say Marina was really nice and apologetic about the entire situation. She even apologized for the wait on the tots. At no point in time did I see a Manager or did one swing by to apologize. Disappointing.

I remember seeing this establishment and it's owner featured on CNBC's YouTube channel. Since then,…read moreit's been on my list of places to try out to support local businesses. To my surprise, I was disappointed by the food. I got the loaded frings and a 5 x 5 burger. I believe the burger is relatively new, since it wasn't on any of the pictures of their menu on Google. Ambiance: The staff was friendly enough and I do like the fact that you can see them cooking the burgers in front of you. However, looking around at the restaurant, it looks like there was no upkeep. There were broken tiles, tables weren't cleaned, and I believe there might have been mold when I was filling my water cup at the ice machine, like visibly on the spout. Food: Loaded frings- I'm not sure how you mess this one up, but they somehow did it. The fries were overcooked and the bacon was fried to hell. I think you can actually see how burnt the bacon was in the pictures. It tasted like charcoal. Lastly, the fries were completely soaked in cheese sauce, which I'm guessing was from a can. It tasted like the cheese you'd have at state fairs, except more watery. There was more sauce than fries and onion rings! I should have taken a picture after eating half of the fries. I could not eat the bottom half of the frings because it was all soggy Burger- the same cooked-to-hell bacon was used on the burger. Not much else need to say about that. Looking at the picture of the burger, you'd think that the patties were way overcooked as well. That was not entirely the case. The patties weren't extra dry, but they weren't as juicy as I would have liked a burger to be. I'd say it was just okay. Maybe a half step below average. I really wanted to like this place, but I wasn't able to. I'm not sure if I came by on an odd day, because the reviews say otherwise. I really hope management can fix these issues.

Taste: 4/5 Value:…read more4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Pretty solid burger spot that, as the name suggests, lets you fully customize your burger. They offer beef, chicken, Impossible, and veggie patties, along with a wide variety of cheeses and buns to choose from. My Impossible Burger was tasty, but I'm not sure it quite justified the price. On our first visit, I got a very impressive looking shake loaded with toppings, unfortunately it wasn't on the menu this time around. It's not my top pick for burgers, but it's definitely not a bad option either.

Taste: 4/5 Value:…read more4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 I hadn't gone to this Cheddars location in probably over 10 years, but I enjoyed this most recent visit! They served up good portion sizes and all the food and drinks were pretty tasty. I love the Honey Butter Croissants, but be careful because they're really easy to fill up on! Our server was a tad slow and forgetful, but everyone has a rough night so I won't hold it against them too much.

Great experience at Cheddar's. I had a Tito's and cranberry and the Chicken Alfredo, which was…read morecreamy and flavorful. My husband ordered the 6 oz sirloin with a fully loaded baked potato and broccoli and cheddar casserole, and everything tender and delicious. The complimentary glazed croissants were a nice touch. The ambiance was pleasant, and the service was friendly. Overall, a very good meal.