We had no expectations as we just drove by and decided to stop after not being able to get a seat at a nearby restaurant. We sat at the bar which in my opinion looked like a better seating arrangement than most of the tables, so we were pretty happy. The drinks were outstanding and the food was pretty good too. The appetizer was probably the best salad we've ever had. I would like to try something else in the future to give them a fair shot, ordered something deep fried while that's not usually the type of food I go for. But it was still delicious. Waiters were nice and attentive and the place had a chill vibe. read more

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This was my second time dining at The Strand and I appreciate that they are always updating the menu based on seasonal ingredients. For appetizers, we tried the brussel sprouts and the burrata. We all agreed that the brussel sprouts were the best we've ever had. They had a kimchi vinaigrette making them sweet, savory and salty. Each bite really hit all flavor profiles and they were also crispy. For our second appetizer, we ordered the burrata which was served with a tomato and strawberry gazpacho. It was really fresh and it was a nice pallet cleanser after the brussel sprouts. For my entree, I ordered the Alabama chicken. I was excited because my friend ordered this last time and I really liked it. I was underwhelmed this time. The chicken was a little dry and the fried Mac and cheese was really dry. For dessert, we ordered chocolate olive oil cake, which was very moist. We also ordered the hazelnut panna cotta, which was a special. It was good but compared to the cake, it wasn't very memorable. As for service, it was excellent. It's a very small dining room and you do need a reservation. read more

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4+ Stars Came here with a group of 5 on a busy evening, and since we didn't have a reservation, we ended up grabbing seats right at the bar. Great atmosphere; and the bar staff took amazing care of us despite our larger group size. The menu is neat (Included creative/fresh options that you don't see everywhere else.) Everything we ordered was really good. I ordered the red fish and it was beautifully presented and flavorful. Strand is a fantastic neighborhood gem in Orlando. Deducting just one star because the wait for a full table can be hefty, but sitting at the bar totally made up for it. Parking can be tough. You are in the Mills area, so we parked on the street. read more

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I absolutely loveeeeee DBA which is behind the Strand! I was invited by a close friend of mine for their "Girls Dinner" which is your choice of martini, margarita or wine with fries and a Caesar salad for $25 and if you wanted chicken tenders it was an add on of $7 I believe. When I tell you that's the best chicken Caesar salad I've had in the long time omg! The staff was so friendly and helpful. Gave good recommendations on their drinks. They have a curated drink menu. They have a great playlist! They played Sade, Frank Ocean, and Giveon. Definitely check out their instagram to see what daily specials they have. IG: @d.b.a.orlando read more

The Strand - Girl Dinner Wednesday - Margarita + Side of Fries + Caesar salad with add on chicken tenders. - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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The Strand is a charming neighborhood restaurant that feels perfectly at home in Mills 50. The dining room is small and intimate, with an open view of the kitchen that makes the experience feel especially personal. The gochujang and maple-glazed salmon was cooked beautifully, with crispy rice and a fresh vegetable slaw balancing the sweet heat of the glaze. We also enjoyed the beet and labneh salad, which had a great mix of earthy, creamy, and citrusy flavors. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared rather than overly complicated. The menu changes with the seasons, so there is always something new to try. Reservations are definitely helpful because the limited seating fills quickly. read more

Food and drinks were amazing. Best dirty martini I've ever had and learned you can have it next door at DBA. Would love to come back and try the snapper. Service was pretty good. It was cute almost dinner vibes. A must in Orlando. read more

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My first time here and honestly it was amazing!! From the service, to the ambiance and food. For starters we had Cesar salad and pork belly( one of the best I have) for dinner we had the octopus special and duck plate. If you never eaten duck before you need to try it here very tender and tasteful. Really nice place for a date night or a small group of friends. read more

The Strand - Cesar salad and pork belly appetizer - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I finally had an opportunity to try the strand and oh boy and am I glad we did! The cocktails were fantastic. I especially loved that the cosmo had a cranberry shrub. I haven't seen a shrub in a while for a cocktail and was very excited about this. We had snapper cakes and the tortellini for an appetizer, I had the red snapper for dinner and my husband enjoyed the burger. The snapper was incredible! For dessert we had butterscotch pudding and it was decadent. Our servers was friendly and personable making the experience impeccable. I can't wait to go back. read more

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The Strand in Orlando is a New American restaurant offering seasonal dishes alongside craft beers and natural wines. We shared a lovely meal here that began with oysters with jalapeño-grapefruit mignonette, pork belly with a lovely citrus salad and pistachio garnish, and tortellini with beef ragu and ricotta. The oysters and pork belly were the highlights from the appetizers. The jalapeño-grapefruit mignonettes packed some nice heat that balanced the creaminess of the oysters. The rich, crispy pork belly likewise was balanced by the tart and sweet citrus salad and nuttiness of the pistachios. For entrees we had the redfish with cheese grits, braised short rib with roasted carrot hummus, mustard-crusted salmon, and Alabama chicken with fried Mac and cheese and collared greens. We found everything to be delicious and perfectly prepared, but the fish dishes were particularly strong. For dessert we ordered one of everything: the chocolate olive oil cake, butterscotch pudding, and lemon pound cake. We are happy to have tried this spot and it's amongst our favorite restaurant in Orlando read more

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After learning about The Strand during Michelin's published reviews of Orlando restaurants, we were very curious to try it out. Consider us forever fans now after having dined there three or four times now The quality and care of the dishes, the service ,and even the new bar that opened up next-door have become some of our favorite places to frequent. While the capacity is limited, especially in the restaurant, it's well worth the wait if you can book a reservation in advance or try to show up when they open and grab a seat at the bar (which I believe may be open seating around 5 PM but not entirely sure about that). The cocktails here and the food offerings vary every time we go, and they always nail the flavor combinations. The textures and presentations of the dishes are almost as if you're in a tasting menu as opposed to à la carte dining if that makes any sense; it feels very exclusive, like you're in a chef's private dining room! And because of the smaller space, the noise levels are usually fairly low, which we always appreciate anywhere we go to eat. We can't wait to go back and highly recommend The Strand for anyone who hasn't tried it out yet. Support local and check it out this weekend. You will love it. read more

Best martini of my life there I said it I believe our bartenders name was Brooke based on the receipt and she was super sweet. She told us they make their olive brine in house which is apparent. Will be coming back for dinner! read more

The Strand - Martini - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Went here for my moms birthday and had a great time. All the food was so good, and fresh. I love that they had an option for whatever mood you're in. I will definitely be returning to try other items off of the menu. Our service was also great. read more

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Five stars if the service would be better. The restaurant focuses on American cuisine with a French hint. Food was great but service was disappointing. Let me first talk about the service. First, when I checked in the receptionist asked me to wait for a while for the bar seating and she would seat me in a few minutes. I felt strange as there were vacant seats, but I did as what she said. I sat outside for ~10min but got no response from here, so I went inside and asked her and now she told me I could sit at the vacant seat... Weird. Then when I ordered the food, I was told that if I want some bread, I had to "order the $11 pan con tomate and the kitchen would take care of it by not putting on the cheese or tomato sauce on it". Ridiculous. It is also strange that an American Michelin restaurant does not offer some (plain) bread for guests. For the food, I got the Caesar salad and Cassoulet. The greens were fresh and the pickled egg, which tasted sour-sweet, was interesting. The duck leg confit was perfectly cooked. The skin was super crispy and the meat had a nice smoky flavor. The petite salad on the side was good as well. But I was expecting more beans and sausage. read more

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The Strand is a modern American restaurant with Southern inspiration that is on the Michelin guide and had been on my Yelp bookmarks for several years. Glad I finally made it. The restaurante is an extraterrestrial in the middle of Mills Ave, filled with Asian restaurantes and cafes, and bars. Prices are a little on the high side, but I felt it was fairly priced overall, especially for a restaurant of this caliber that's listed in the Michelin guide. Here's what we ordered: - Pork belly - cooked with a perfect balance of crisp and tender. The pork belly + cabbage + pistachio + tajin was SUPER flavorful, an unexpected combination that I absolutely loved. I would come back here only for this appetizer and a pint of beer. - Octopus entrée - their special for the night, charred just right, and paired with the glaze that surrounded it. - Snapper cakes - tasty, but I wish there had been more fish and less flour. I would've enjoyed more protein in the mix and some burnt edges for contrast. Ps: We didn't have space for dessert. But many people around us were ordering the key lime pie, which looked amazing. Service was great and the bathroom (though only one per gender) was fairly clean. read more

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4.5 Stars The Strand is consistently one of the best restaurants in all of Orlando is a key part of the fabric that makes up the tapestry of Mills. They've been around for over a decade and consistently serve up farm-to-table dishes that are fresh and tasty. The menu changes up regularly and I've always enjoyed every offering. Occasionally, I find the steaks to be a bit bland and have to add salt; but I've honestly enjoyed every dish I've had here. Making reservations is the biggest pro-tip since there's pretty limited seating at dinner. read more

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I use to live part time in Charleston, South Carolina which sparked my love for food and restaurant artistry. The Strand reminds me a lot of some of the best dining places there. From the attentive and knowledgeable service, comforting and aesthetic decor, clean farm to table ingredients with chefs rotating menu, and delicious southern inspired cooking. Happy to be a regular here as you can try something new each time, and know it's always going to be good. read more

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Went here on Feb 13 for an early Valentine's Day dinner. 8:30pm reservation, great service, and cozy atmosphere. Perfect date night location if you can get in or sit at the bar. Reservations strongly recommended since it is a small space. Food was fresh and delicious. Menu felt thoughtful and hand crafted. We ordered the guava pork belly, baked oysters, steak frites, and the mustard crusted salmon. Loved the house aioli that came with the fries. Really enjoyed everything and we will be back for another special occasion! read more

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We went here this evening as a surprise date night dinner from my fiancé. Would highly recommend getting reservations as I'm glad we did. It was quite packed even for a Tuesday night. With it being a smaller place it still gave off elegance. I had an aperol spritz which was actually quite the pair with the braised beef short ribs - roasted carrot hummus, rapini, demi glace, za'atar). Would return again for another date night! read more

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We ate at The Strand with friends and had a really great dinner. For me the salads were the stars. I loved them so much I was very tempted to try to get a reservation for the next night just to have salad! I had the fried fish. The fish was red fish and was very good. My husband had the butternut & burrata and a special which was mushrooms on house made focaccia and a vegetables plate. Our friends had the crispy brussel & apple / kale salad, the oysters on the half shell, the blackened red fish, and something else...I don't remember what it was. Everything was enjoyed and I can't wait to go back there for another delicious meal.. read more

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The Strand never misses. I go back time and time again and everything is exceptional. I keep coming back. I recently spent a birthday dinner here and I had all new items. Cheese board (a must) paired with a orange natural wine. Creole barbecue shrimp Guava pork belly Specials included: short rib, and white fish. It was the best meal I've had all year. Service is always A+, and the ambiance for me is so homey and intimate. All around, just everything I love about a place. read more

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A Quiet, small restaurant with food that delivers BIG. I mean look at the photos. From start to finish, everything was 5 stars. Service was great, drinks were phenomenal, and the food was outstanding. I will say, this is one of the best filthy martinis I have had. The pork belly and oysters were a must order. Besides that, I truly will say try this place out. I am so happy I finally tried out this place... I want to go again!! read more

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Service was decent. Waitress was nice. Ambiance was nothing flashy, pretty straight forward, neighborhood diner vibes. Good bright lighting. Kinda loud, if you don't like that, might not be your cup of tea, but to me that's always a good thing in a restaurant, quiet restaurants freak me out. Drinks were ok, got an Old Fashioned. Dinner was ok. Had the Oysters and Guava Pork Belly for apps, our mains were the Strand Burger, Steak Frites, and Braised Beef Short Ribs, (they had sold out of the Duck Confit), and our dessert was the Chocolate olive oil cake. Everything was kinda eh, my Braised Beef Short Rib and the Steak were underseasoned. For the hype behind this place, was a bit dissapointed. But that's just my opinion. read more

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Giving this 5 stars because I found on yelp, took three co workers and while it wasn't perfect, it was a great restaurant, with great service and a more personable feel. We all got different dishes and shared our favorite. Short ribs may have been the winner. Note- it's not a big place so you may need reservations but they took great care of us! read more

A true local gem. What feels like a little hole in the wall on mills was filled with absorbent delicious food! A group of 3 girls we we're able to get a table day of but there was also some bar seating available but highly recommend booking in advance. We started with the pork belly which was my absolute favorite thing on the menu it was delicious! Eating it with the slaw was a perfect combo of salty and sweet. The sauce under the fried mushrooms was excellent! A creamy delicious touch to the dish. We also had the Brussel sprout salad which was so good I didn't even have time to take a picture. It had fresh kale, apples, and a delicious dressing! I would definitely re order this as well. We ended with her duck and all were full and happy. The portions are good sized and the food came out very fast! I still loving going back here to try more dishes! read more

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I ordered the Caesar salad. It was a huge portion with homemade, creamy dressing that was absolutely delicious. The waitress was super nice, and the inside of the restaurant was really pretty. Would definitely go back. read more

The Strand - Cesar salad - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Went here for the first time to celebrate my birthday and absolutely loved it! The vibe is super cute and welcoming. We started with drinks, and to our surprise they had Portuguese beer--my husband was thrilled and ordered a few. The burrata salad was fresh and delicious, and while the pork chop special was a little tough, the flavor was still great. Everything else we tried was spot on. Definitely a place we'll be coming back to! read more

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Food and service is always A1! Very consistent. I love the elevated food but home and cozy feel. read more

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A small local restaurant off of Mills Ave. we absolutely loved this place. We came here for the first time and had made a reservation. Our name was on our table with a little note that we were celebrating our anniversary. It was a nice, personal touch from the staff. The restaurant is small and it does get loud just due to the acoustics. We had ordered the cab sav wine which was a little different as they used natural ingredients. We were able to taste it before we committed. We got an appetizer, the guava pork belly. I'm not a fan of pork belly but this was delicious. A little sweet from the guava and the sear on the pork added great texture. For our entree, we ordered the Alabama chicken and the coffee crusted New York strip. The Alabama chicken was full of flavor and not dry. It had a good crust which added a nice texture. It came with a side with crispy Mac and cheese and the corn succotash which added a good balance to the chicken. The chicken itself had a white bbq sauce that was delicious! The coffee crusted New York strip was cooked to perfection. The coffee gassed a good earthy flavor. It came with some potato bravas and shaved pickled zucchini which combined with the steak was a good balance. Our entire experience and meal was definitely worth the price. read more

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Went for our 2 year wedding anniversary. Had the raw oysters, duck confit, and the redfish. Everything was amazing we will be back.

Easy 5/5. In downtown Orlando, I think in the Mills 50 area. Foodies will appreciate The Strand and its New American menu. The lamb bolognese appetizer was fantastic, probably our favorite item of the meal. We had the burrata and crispy brussel and apple for our other appetizers. Our main meals included the coffee-rubbed NY strip which was hearty and nicely textured with the coffee rub and the alabama chicken which was good but a bit dry and the fried mac and cheese was over done. The service was friendly. Cool vibe and atmosphere; looked like the space has been refurbished from a previous life with the original high windows left intact. We were at The Strand in early December and enjoyed watching The Grinch that Stole Christmas with Jim Carrey and Chevy Chase's Christmas Vacation on the TV on top of the bar with the sound turned all the way down. read more

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My server Paul has this down! He was attentive and interactive. Engaged in the menu. Spoke to all courses and then some. Shared his thoughts and appreciated us as customers. The vibe is intimate and engaging. Highly recommend! read more

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Pros: Lovely little ambiance, with a contemporary little Southern greenhouse vibe. Service was so good. The place is so small that our server only had a few tables, so make sure to tip well. Food was dynamite. Everything was cooked very well, and even though the menu changes frequently, all of the meal components went together very nicely. Cons: No cons. Tips: This place is very small and resies go very fast, so be ready. Everything was delicious, but the snapper filet was seasoned absolutely wonderfully, and the fried mushrooms might have been the best preparation of mushrooms I've ever had. read more

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Orlando has a lot of hyped up restaurants, but very few of them have been hyped up as much as The Strand has been. It has been featured on many lists across many websites, it has been awarded by many local periodicals, and it has been placed on the Michelin Guide since it started in Orlando. That's a lot of hype. I decided to finally come and see what the fuss was all about one day. We made a reservation for right when it opened at 5PM, and there was a line out the door of other like-minded people. We shuffled in, got seated, and started browsing the small but very intention, and delicious, menu. I ordered a mocktail. I forgot what is what exactly, but I remembered that I liked it a lot. They did a good job. The ambiance of the building was very nice. It's a super small dining room, and the giant front windows let in just enough light to elegantly light the tables, the plant décor, the open concept tiny little kitchen. It was very nice. Classy. The service was good, too. We had a guy, and he was very friendly. He didn't come by too often, but just often enough to provide us a very pleasant experience. As for the food, the menu was simultaneously small, but widely varied. I believe that anyone of every food preference could find something good to eat here. Their chicken dish even sounded good enough to get me to consider it, and I never eat chicken dishes when I'm out and about. We started off with the Snapper Cakes (comeback sauce). These cakes were wide, pressed, crispy, bursting with snapper flavor, and that Mississippi-esque comeback sauce was a welcome zing to the whole dish. A lovely start! Next up were the Fried Local Mushrooms (dashi aioli, honey, togarashi). They were definitely tempura-esque, in that they were delectably crispy and delicate. The mushrooms were solid and meaty and cooked through. The meatiness was accentuated by the aioli and countered by the sweetness of the honey. Really was the most surprising bite of food I've had in a long time. Very impressed with this dish. Next was some even more fish, the Red Snapper (blackened with lime compound butter, Anson Mills cheese grits, seasonal vegetables). Per-fect-ly blackened. Still moist throughout. The grits were a little bland, but perhaps on purpose, because it helped tamp down the seasoning from the fish. A perfect pairing! And I also got to try the Seared Duck Breast (eggplant panzanella, pickled ramp, peach & white wine reduction). Perfectly cooked. I cannot believe how this place nailed every single protein 100% on the cook. A nice pairing with the eggplant. You gotta mix it all up in one bite, though, with the reduction, too, as that duck needs that fruit to help balance it out. Lovely. Overall, this place shook me to my core with how good it was. It didn't rely on any groundbreaking techniques or and trendy dishes or anything, but the elevated Southern dishes they did provide us were nailed 100% and just left you with no critiques. I will say, if you're considering coming here, and you see a menu dish you're really wanting, don't wait. Since I've been, half of the dishes I had are already not on the menu anymore. This menu is super seasonal and fresh. Which I love. Come here. read more

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The Strand is one of the true highlights of the Mills 50 district in Orlando, where we had some farm-to-table goodness that tantalized our senses and brought us to a place of spiritual purity. When it comes to Negronis, The Strand's bar is a cut above the rest. Their expertly crafted cocktails are a testament to the bar's skill and dedication. This place has such a vintage 60s nouveau design and vibe, especially between the chairs and the bar, with the old black-and-white TVs. For food, the wasabi deviled eggs were delicious, while the quail special was tantalizingly wonderful. My wife specifically loved that they put her name on a small chalkboard since her name was on the reservation. We were made to feel at home and welcome at the Strand. We will return once we are back in the area. read more

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Will be back for Caesar salad and drinks. I want to like this place, maybe I just order the wrong things. Recently got the ribeye? and frites. Certainly didn't task or look like a ribeye, and the frites were fresh out of the freezer. Should've went to Hillstone for the same price. read more

The food was so good and I highly recommend opting for the seasonal/chef's offerings. read more

The Strand - Cheering with delicious off menu wine - New American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I paid a recent visit to The Strand with friends! I love this spot for great local food and drinks! It has been a few years since we've visited, and I'm so glad we came back. Parking can be tricky on Mills so we parked on one of the side streets and walked over. It was easy to make reservations on Resy, but keep in mind that there is a cancellation fee if you don't show up. We were seated right away with our reservation. The drink menu is limited but feels carefully thought out. I ordered a cocktail which was served in a cute glass and was tasty! We shared a few appetizers and I had the salmon for dinner. The highlight was the desserts, especially the chocolate cheesecake! Happy to come back here with friends for a great meal and conversation at this cozy restaurant! read more

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Elite experience at The Strand. The service was impeccable and the ambiance was perfect to celebrate a birthday. Had the coffee rubbed steak and I can't wait to order again. The drinks were fun as well. Great job, The Strand! read more

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One of my favorites! Local ingredients cooked perfectly. Staff is really nice. I have never ordered anything I didn't like. You need to make a reservation though. read more

Overall this place was really great. The waitress was very kind and provided the daily specials, recommendations, and was able to accommodate to our dietary restrictions. I ordered the salmon and it was very flavorful but not very hot. The ahi tuna was by far the best item we ordered. The fried mushrooms were really good but the batter was sweet almost like pancakes. I would come back to try their other menu items! read more

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