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    The Imperial

    4.7 (19 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE IMPERIAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
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    Romantic
    Good for groups

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    Vikki B.

    Excellent spot for lunch. Our bartender was fantastic. Engaging but not overly so. It's quiet so conversation is easy. Love the bar area.

    Thomas S.

    The food here was so good! The grouper sandwich was crispy and the bun was so fluffy! My wife's burger was very good as well. We missed our reservation but they were very nice and called us to tell us our table was ready after we checked in. It was very crowded and loud, and my one complaint was the guitar player in the back had his gain up a little too much. However, overall a good experience. Definitely better for a night out with the pals than a date night.

    Sonita J.

    Had a few drinks at the bar. Great atmosphere for a Thursday night. Live music. . Our bartender was Frank and he was perfect. My drink was strong and well made. Menu looked great. Will be back for some grub.

    Megan E.

    This is a busy busy spot! Very loud and obviously a fan favorite for couples and groups of friends. Lots of drinks and very loud live music (which truthfully wasn't the best). Fun spot but if you're going on a date be prepared to yell all of your sentences. I got the burger and fries and it was delicious!

    Burger
    Luke B.

    Stopped in for lunch during the Winter Park Art Festival with a group of 7. For context, I've been going to Imperial's for the last 15 years - Sanford, Ivanhoe, the old Winter Park around the corner; I'm a big fan. The place was packed, and I knew this would be a less than desirable first impression, but somehow we got seated immediately. The staff crushed it. Drinks were flowing and the food came out quick. My wife and I split a burger and ordered truffle fries for the table. Very good, thick burger on what seemed like a homemade bun, possibly homemade pickles. It had sweet chili mayo on it, so we ordered extra for the truffle fries, which were good on their own. Definitely a great experience. Our former go-to Park Ave spot was Parkview (formerly in this location), so we'll definitely be back for some happy hour and live music in the future!

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    Catherine G.

    Cute place on Park Ave in Winter Park. The indoors is a little loud, but still nice. We had dirty martinis, the crab cake appetizer, a grouper sandwich and the cuban sandwich. The cocktails were excellent as was the crab cake. It could have been a tad crispier, but the flavor was so good and there was lots of crab. Grouper sandwich was large and pretty good, just needed a bit more seasoning. The Cuban was just OK. Fries were excellent, came hot and crispy. Great service even though they were very busy as it was Valentine's Day. They gave out single stem roses to the ladies.

    Chante' M.

    I love the vibe of this imperial. My first exposure to the imperial was the Sanford location years ago since then I've gone to the Orlando Avenue one and this is my first time at Park Avenue. I will say Park Avenue is the absolute best one I've been to and I love the vibe the choice of location and the atmosphere itself. I sat outside for happy hour and was able to people watch while enjoying suggestions from the weight staff I didn't feel rushed and I had a great time I was able to box up my food finish my drink and go about my business. Great location, right close to the sun rail plenty of street parking or side street parking and I would definitely come back and do it all again.

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    Super cool aesthetic. Everything is unique. Only tried the tacos and they were pretty good. I also had a dirty martini which was awesome.

    Salmon salad. Enough for two
    RC M.

    Unbelievable food and presentation. Great atmosphere and could not be a better spot on the avenue. Can't wait to go for music next.

    Lollipop lamb chops

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    Service was wonderful! Loved my salmon tacos. Will definitely be back when we are in the area

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    Love the variety and service!! Our waiter Ethan had great recommendations- the grouper sandwich was delicious and the crab cake!

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