After months of anticipation... I finally made it to Alfie's…read more It was exactly what I was hoping it would be: a slice of culture. Real people. Real life. Real youth. Real energy. Real good vibes. Orlando obviously has no shortage of places to eat, drink, and gather, but Alfie's belongs to that rare category of venues that feel equally at home in a major metropolis. It's the kind of spot that would fit seamlessly into Los Angeles's best neighborhoods: think Gold Line in Highland Park or the Vinyl Room at the Hollywood Palladium. Not because they're carbon copies, but because they share that intangible quality of genuine discovery and cultural curiosity. The crowd ( age range 25 - 35 mostly ) was genuinely engaged with one another. People were actually talking, actually present, not hunched over their phones. That alone felt invigorating. There was an undeniable spark in the room. Alfie's wasn't chasing trends; it was simply allowing them to emerge naturally. What impressed me most was how they brought it all together .. Retro stereo equipment and vinyl players from the 50s mixed with a bar area that's super sleek and modern. Conversations, music, the lounge itself .... all came together in a way that felt alive and IN THE MOMENT. When my LA friends visit, Alfie's is on the list. Go after 9 or 10 PM and plan to stay for at least two hours. That's when you really see the scene develop and come alive. Bring your ID: they card at the door. Even at my age, I still get carded. No complaining about that ! lol

This is a cool place to hang out. The hifi bar. Drinks were an average price…read more There was plenty of seating and a dance floor to get loose if that's your thing. They made sure the air was ln for anticipation of a large crowd. I wish the outdoor space had a better sound system however it backs up to a residential neighborhood ( so let's not disturb the peace). Cute kitschy spot - gives 70s nostalgia The fur on the women's bathroom entrance was interesting

Great Cocktails, Great Vibes, and a Perfect Girls' Night Out!…read more The Guesthouse is such a great spot for a night out with the girls or just an evening enjoying some unique cocktails! I absolutely love the atmosphere here. It has a trendy yet relaxed vibe that makes it perfect for catching up with friends, enjoying a few drinks, or simply winding down. The cocktail selection is definitely a highlight, with creative and unique drinks that make it fun to try something different. The bartenders are also incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better! Between the great ambiance, delicious drinks, and friendly service, it's an easy five stars for me. Definitely a spot I'd recommend for a girls' night out, date night, or casual drinks with friends. I'll absolutely be back!

The most immaculate vibes for a spooky happy hour. You can't go wrong with a $10 Tom Collins!…read more I love that they get into the seasonal spirit. Their Halloween decor is so fun. We had a great time here! Music was as on point as the cocktails!

Love the food and had the best waitress, Sky. Very attentive and sweet. Definitely will be back :)read more

This is my second time dining at Juju. I could've sworn that I had written a review that first time…read moreI came. (hmmm... ) Juju is a Japanese Izakaya style restaurant. So mostly asian tapas, a wide variety of cocktails that are either gin, suntori whisky, or vodka based, and then they have an omakase area as well. It's really easy to over-order here. Both my friend and I ordered 3 different small plates each and we ended up taking half of it home. 2 would've been enough honestly. My favorite savory item here believe it or not is the oyster mushroom skewer. It tastes sooo good! You can tell that its been marinated for a long time and its got that smoky, charcoal flavor that is irresistible. Their chicken karage is also incredible. It's super crispy and flavorful with that lemon sauce. Don't forget about the okonomiyaki. It is a savory panake that's cabbage based. You have to wait a while for them to prepare it, but its totally worth it. I'm mad myself for having waited so long to come back, and all things considered, it was not expensive when compared to other places in the area. Service was excellent, and I love the greeting you get when you walk in. I definitely plan to return.

Steven was amazing! He made my friends birthday dinner extra special. He was on top of everything…read moreand consistently checked in on our table. We basically ordered the entire menu LOL. The tapas and sangria at Santiago's are top tier. I ordered the croquettas and the chicken skewers as well as the red sangria. The chicken skewers came with lemon and a delicious yogurt sauce. The croquettes were cheesy and crispy and served with a chive sour cream I believe? 10/10. We ordered pitchers of red sangria and it paired well with the tapas. I tried a few bites of the curry mussels and the ceviche. The mussels were very flavorful and I wish I ordered it myself! Steven was very sweet and provided dessert for my friend and we all sang happy birthday. Can't wait to come back soon for more tapas!

The best part of my experience was the customer service of every employee that we encounter…read more The food wasn't that bad either we had the buffet brunch and I took a bunch of the crab legs and shrimp and their hash brown. Customer service excellent!

I absolutely love this place! The drinks are delicious and the vibes are always perfect! Parking…read morecan be a pain sometimes as the back lot fills up fast but there's a few nearby lots. The bartenders are a good time and they make sure the vibes stay perfect. You can find all walks of life and youre bound to meet a new friend. Def a must stop for Orlando barhopping

Great place to come and hang out with friends and catch up. You can think the ambience & eclectic…read moredesign layout and drink some tasty craft cocktails, me myself being a tequila guy I went for the spicy margarita which definitely packed a punch. Very cool area also if you want to go bar hopping but not be in downtown Orlando.

I love The Wildflower!…read more I have visited this establishment multiple times since July of 2021, and it is a gem! The cocktails are superb as is the ambiance. Every time I've visited they have a DJ or live music, and they play a variety of musical genres. I love the decor, and they have different seating options. The back of the bar is set up almost like someone's back porch or like a den. I have tried several of their cocktails, and I have yet to try something I didn't like.

Went to the Baldwin park location with a few friends for the first time. I've been to the Sanford…read moreone and loved it. This location was recommended by a few friends so maybe it was a bad night but I was not a fan. Our bartender seemed extremely disinterested. He took an ridiculously long time to make 3 drinks. Then when he was done he was giving our drinks to the group next to us. We go to pay and he walks away only taking my one friends card. Then starts making more drinks with her card in his hand. That was another wait to get our cards back. The decor was really pretty and the crowd had good vibes but two other women came up to us to complain about the bartender as well. It seems they were too busy taking shots to care about their patrons. Our drinks sucked but it was a pretty place to sit and chat with friends. Like I said, Ive heard good things about this bar so hopefully it was just an off night but I won't be rushing back to try again. I gave an extra star for the decor and the good vibes of the other customers.

A friend introduced me to Tori Tori, and I'm so glad they did! This place gets packed quickly, but…read morethe food and drinks are FIRE! Some of my favorites are the Blue Crab & Corn Croquettes, Garlic Fried Rice, and Lamb Karubi Lollipops. Everything I've tried has made me excited to come back for more. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice depending on the vibe you're looking for. However, parking fills up fast, so I recommend arriving early if you can. My only con is that they don't offer happy hour on Fridays! Other than that, I love the atmosphere, food, and drinks. I can't wait for my next visit to Tori Tori!

We finally got to go here after a friend suggested it. I had Tori Tori on my to go list for a while…read morebut I am always wary about spots on Mills because they can be crazy busy. I arrived around 430 and waited till they opened at 5. There were several others as well, waiting for the doors to open. Our party of five found one of this tables at the end which is shaped like a large D letter, weird sitting but the only other better seats were outside and I am not breathing in exhaust fumes of Mills as we eat. There is a small sheet of paper with the food items, no prices listed and you need to open a tab at the bar to place your orders. You also need to get your drinks from the bar but they do serve you the tapas style food. It's all small items, three or four smallish items per plate and in varying prices, not listed anywhere but online on their site. I ordered the crab and corn croquetas ($9.5), crab rice ($11), mushrooms in soy sauce ($7), beef with chimichurri ($7.5) and a soda ($3.5). The crab and corn croquetas are a good sized portion, coming in three balls with a tender inside full of tasty corn pieces and crab. The sauce they come with also delivers on making them stand out. The crab rice was a good sized scoop and you could taste the freshness of it all, use the small slice of lemon to give it a tiny extra kick. The mushrooms in soy sauce were absolutely rocking on the taste buds with the umami really strong but so tasty. I ate half of the plate and brought the rest for snacking on tomorrow. Yay The beef with chimichurri was about 3 ounces worth of beef and sliced into four really small bites. A bit pricey for what you're given. My friend ordered the pork belly which was the same size and had a lovely taste to it. She also ordered the gyoza which came with five small pieces and those were tasty. The servers were super quick in bringing out the plates and due to the smallish sized table, it got overwhelming a bit quickly and we had to shuffle stuff around but since the meals are smallish, you do eat pretty quickly too. You have to be there early or else the seating is a roll of the dice, as soon as we began to leave, someone scooped in to grab the table. One poor guy was with his lady at the bar, she was seated but he didn't have one for him so he was standing beside her. The parking is shared with the other restaurant beside it and there are signs about paying parking... but I think that's only for certain hours?

I introduced another friend to this unique restaurant and bar. We arrived a little after 6 PM and…read morewere seated promptly by Mel. We chose a little corner table against the wall. We looked over the happy hour menu (good all day on Monday nights and Tuesday through Friday 5-7pm). We ask Mel about the "Bartender's Choice" selection under happy hour drinks. She said the bartender will mix a drink of their preference. The customer cannot choose the alcohol or any mixers as the bartender makes the decisions all by him or herself. Mel asked if we had any allergies or any other issues that might affect the drinks the bartender would like to make. We said we did not and we decided to take on this "choice" experience. Serena was the bartender of the evening and she did an amazing job. She mixed up various concoctions for us throughout the night (we ordered a second round after the first one) and we enjoyed every drink she prepared. The presentation of the drinks were also well done. Serena's cocktails consisted of bourbon, rum, and various ingredients which could include bitters, lemon, agave or other cocktail mixers. She was the bartender extraordinaire of the evening. For food, we ordered the half dozen chicken wings (2 orders since they were so good) and the pizza empanadas to start. The two empanadas had mozzarella cheese stuffed inside and were served with a warm marinara. From the main menu, we ordered the Faroe Island Salmon, which was served on a bad of risotto and tomato butter, with capers. The portion of the salmon was somewhat small for the price of $28, but it and the risotto were cooked perfectly. We ended the night with their signature drink, "Death in the Afternoon" which contains absinthe and is one of my favorite drinks here in Orlando. It was another five star experience and my friend found a new restaurant she now loves. All in all, a great night thanks to the attentiveness and easy-going attitude of Mel, our server, and the exceptional cocktails from the bartender, Serena. Thank you both for a job very well done!

Went to Death in the Afternoon for Happy Hour and it was sooo worth it…read more Got the Raspberry Tom Collin's And a mystery Bar tenders choice! I will definitely come back to try other options on the menu! Great service and gives speakeasy vibes.

We went for a beat show (which apparently occurs every third Friday of the month) and this place…read morewas a whole VIBE. There is so much to look at and laugh at. We fell in love with this place immediately. The owner/bartender was super sweet and on top of everything. I was DD and I was super happy to see there was a variety of liquid deaths to pick from - flat, sparkling, and flavored. I love me some fancy water. Hubby had about 5 beers and loved all of them. There's a long craft beer menu separated by flavor profile and they also serve wines. Definitely a cool spot to check out if you're in the Milk District.

Love, love, LOVE the nook! I stop by every tuesday as I love the tasty takeover foodtruck event…read moreheld less than a block away. The nook has an excellent revolving selection of beer and wine, and their bartenders are super kind and honestly extremely witty! Love catching up with them and sharing some drinks with friends. Love the ambiance as well, so much cool art and knickknacks to look at!

This place is in such a convenient area, surrounded by tons of popular bars and other great spots…read moreto hang out. It's the perfect place to stop by after dinner or while exploring the area. The atmosphere definitely has a more upscale, elevated feel, but the prices are still surprisingly reasonable. I actually came more for the drinks than the food since I had already eaten, and the drinks were both adorable and delicious! Definitely worth ordering if you stop by. But honestly, the staff are what made my experience so memorable. I was sitting at the bar playing Pokémon GO when one of the staff members noticed and started chatting with me about it. I found out that all of the staff play too, and after we talked for a bit, they surprised me by giving me a Pokémon card to match my drink! It was such a small and thoughtful gesture, but it genuinely made my night. You can tell the staff really know how to connect with their customers and make the experience feel personal. What started as a quick stop for drinks ended up becoming one of those unexpectedly memorable experiences that sticks with you. Definitely a place I'll remember and happily come back to!

The kitchen needs practice! I felt like it was week 1 on a cooking competition with similar dishes…read morecoming out with different portion sizes and different levels of doneness. It was a cornucopia of misfit food and drinks. First, the positive... that sea bass skewer is the cat's ass of the menu. And yes, that means a good thing (Ask Jeeves about it). I also enjoyed a few of the cocktails, but some were kinda meh. I applaud them for their unique menu items, but execution wasn't the best. You'd think in a state known for executions, they'd be better. They committed the ultimate sin (even Ozzy made an album about it). They overcooked the waygu skewer by like, a LOT. What a shame to waste this thing with overcooking it... The chef should get jail time for this. The ribs looked amazing but they were like chewing on a shoe. The Duck Wontons were dry AF... ducks live in the water so how are they dry? Same with the snapper skewer. Such a difference from the amazing Sea Bass. I don't know what happened but it was such a mixed bag of good and bad. They can't even spell Modern correctly either... Sheesh!