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    The Stubborn Mule

    4.2 (1.5k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Cocktails
    Amanda F.

    Stopped by for dinner on a Friday night. We had a reservation but it appeared we didn't need it. There were a few open tables. We sat at a regular table- I was in heels and was not interested in a bar top. Kayla was our server. She was great. We got waters real fast and then had time to look over the menu. I was torn between the raspberry and the pear mule. She said the raspberry was her favorite - so I had that. It was tasty and not too strong on the ginger beer. My husband had the smoked and Mezzy cocktail which was tasty- he let me have a sip. We started with the mussels. The broth was so good I asked to have the broth boxed up after we ate all the mussels. It was a good portion and they did not overcook them. They were large and juicy! The bread was delicious. Soaked up the sauce nicely. For dinner we split the burger (medium- yes!) with an added fried egg, with every penny (surcharge $1.50) and we split the "Let's Eat Cake" entree which is a salmon cake over risotto with their fish of the day which happened to be swordfish. The swordfish was not overcooked. It flaked very nicely. The fish and "cake" were balanced by the saltiness of the Parmesan risotto. So good. For our side, we chose garlic broccolini. It was a good portion and tasty. Overall, food was awesome. Our server apologized that our dinners came out while we still had our appetizer but it's ok. We were not trying to have a long dinner. We were fine to have it all quickly. We wished we ordered dessert as it looked amazing but it was late and we cheated our diets all week- so it's time to tighten up. Always a good experience here. The food is good. Really good. Loud atmosphere though so I'd say not great for a first date. Oh and before I forget- they have happy hour from 3-6 and on Fridays and saturdays happy hour 10-11pm.

    Jasmine R.

    Every plate we ordered was SO GOOD. My family's favorite were the Korean bbq short ribs. I couldn't stop eating it even though I was so full! The get shorty meal was also really good. I got the razzle dazzle mule which is one of their signature drinks and it did not disappoint. We liked looking around and the different artwork they have in the place. It's casual dining and have both inside and outside seating available. Would go back especially for those Korean bbq short ribs!

    Mike Y.

    Excellent atmosphere, and very attentive service. Korean bbq ribs were flavorful and vibrant, the get shorty was an awesome combination of creamy mash potatoes and tender short ribs, salmon cakes were both crispy and moist, and the drinks (dazzle dazzle/pit stop) were well balanced! Definitely a standout in the modern American scratch kitchen space. We're from Texas first time here and would definitely come again. Kadesha was the best server!

    At stubborn mule with my stubborn mule
    Thomas S.

    The cheesesteak was very good here! We did not have to wait long and the service was fast.

    Sticky Mule wings
    Jonathan D.

    I've dined here a few times and have thoroughly enjoyed myself every single visit. The spot has a dope, stylish vibe. Inside, you've got rich wood floors, a matching wood ceiling, and warm lighting that gives it a grounded, lodge meets grown bar feel. As nice as the interior is, I decided to sit outside since the sunset was too good to pass up. Every time I've come, the staff has been attentive, friendly, and on point with recommendations. It was happy hour when I pulled up, so of course I went a little crazy on the half off appetizers. I'm a sucker for a good happy hour lol. They always bring their A game with the food, so it was no surprise everything was hitting per usual!! Safe to say I'll definitely be back anytime I'm near Lake Eola.

    Korean Short ribs The Shorty Mock tail
    Dianna M.

    Dinner reservations before our daughter's graduation ceremony. Food was delicious,service was great Kadeshia took great care of us!

    Megan E.

    If you want to wait, this is your place. My husband and I arrived here at 6 for dinner and were told it would be a 45 minute wait and then got seated outside over an hour later. And it was so cold. We were so hungry so gave our appetizer and dinner order immediately. Our pork belly appetizer didn't arrive till another hour later. The server was very sweet about this and put it on the house. But then it was another 15 minutes till our burgers came. The food was good but just not worth it for the wait. To be honest it was a pretty painful experience waiting and being in the cold for that long. I really wish this experience was better.

    Elote hummus
    Carla S.

    I went here for lunch with my coworkers and we had a great experience overall. We started off with the elote hummus, it was a pretty interesting combination but it was good. For our meals we had a couple of flatbreads, a salad and a salmon dish. We all liked what we picked, the portions were fulfilling. We didn't order any drinks so I can share my experience with that. The space was really nice, we sat indoors but they have outdoor space too. Service was wonderful, our server was attentive and checked on us regularly.

    Short rib hash
    Kimberly K.

    Called this place to make sure there was time to walk in and order food for brunch since brunch hours weren't really listed anywhere. Confirmed the time and was going to make it - said should be good to order food up until 2:15p and even has the sign outside to confirm it Walked in at 2p, waited a bit, then hostess came by and the said brunch is over but I mentioned I called before coming and the sign said 215. Wanting to get brunch items and stay for happy hour apps which is from 3 - 3:30p. She sat us eventually and we ordered the short rib hash that was fantastic and mentioned that happy hour items will be ordered once it is time to The server didn't come by till a bit after 3p so when ordering, she said they were out of the sticky shroom rolls. It was at most 10 minutes past 3p and they're sold out of it already? She blamed the other table for ordering the limit amounts of the rolls (like 3 orders, I believe she said) instead of just not coming by in time so I could have at least ordered 1 to try it right at 3p when I already mentioned to her I wanted to order happy hour items at the beginning of our whole experience there. So I wasn't happy about that bc it was the main reason to stay through happy hour. Annoyed by the server blaming customers for ordering all limited orders of the shroom rolls and the kitchen for not having enough prepared for happy hour Got the salmon cakes and bruschetta and those were fine. Salmon could have been less brown/burnt. Server took the plate of salad that was left in the salmon cakes dish before it was done The place was busy and limited seating due to some rain but would have been nice to sit outside. Decor was quite standard, nothing to remember much. So I guess I would need to come back just to try out the shroom rolls that wasn't available and to enjoy the weather sitting outside with another server

    Smash burger (added bacon) and smoked Gouda Mac and cheese
    Lexi Q.

    Our family has dined here quite a few times. We try to always come on mule Monday as we love mules, they have the best selection, and on Mondays they are only $7! Service is typically good, some visits have been better than others. Usually I'm a steak person but their NY strip was a miss for me. We've gotten all the burgers many times and they've always been exceptionally good! Their fries are also great fries, with and without rosemary parmesan. Kids meals are all $12 and don't include a drink... I do wish they were a little more generous with the kids entree. My 6 and 3 year old are both always hungry after 2 chicken strips. We have been twice for birthdays and they brought out a brownie sundae for us both times. First time it was amazing, hot and soft and delicious. Second time (pictured) it was mediocre (but the gesture was still very appreciated). On nice evenings we love the spacious patio seating. Some of the art inside is a bit creepy and makes the kids uncomfortable so another win for outside. They are typically busy, the bar is always full, but service has never been too slow.

    Nachos
    Stephanie R.

    This place is very cute and perfect for brunch. We had a 20min wait due to it being sunday brunch but that was no problem. We sat at the bar and ordered drinks and waited. Our server from the bar ended up being our server. The service was a little slow once we were seated at the table. But the food made up for it. The food was really good. The nachos were my least favorite due to it not being layered. Once you got to the bottom it was just chips. An absolutely must order are the pork belly bites! Those were cooked to perfection and mouth watering taste. Cant wait to visit here again.

    Salmon salad - tremendous
    Thomas P.

    How have I lived here 8 years and never been to the Mule?! This place is great. Right off of Lake Eola. Great neighborhood. Amazing bar and patio. And the food? Wow, really elevated bar food. The smashburger was made with brisket which gave it this incredible beefy flavor. Topped with some excellent american melty cheese. And then some wilted arugula and caramelized onions to provide some sweetness to cut through the savory. Might be my favorite burger in Orlando now that Teak is gone. Next, look at that salmon salad. The salmon could be served anywhere as a main entree. Fantastic. And the salad is huge with a ton of variety in there. As Arnold said, I'll be back!

    Benedict di Parma
    Simran B.

    I visited the stubborn mule on a Sunday morning for brunch with one of my friends. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. The service throughout our meal was very good and consistent. I ordered the Benedict di Parma. The first time it came out, the eggs yolks were hard, so I ultimately sent it back, but they got it right the second time, and it was delicious. The chive aioli and the prosciutto and the hollandaise were such a good combination. I would absolutely order this again, it was just delicious. I also got a side of the cheesy grits and they were cooked to perfection, and they definitely didn't hold back on the cheese! I also got two of their spicy bloody Mary's and they were delicious. I had previously had a not so great experience here for brunch, but on this visit they honestly nailed it. It's hard to find good sit down brunch in Orlando, so this place is definitely getting added to my regular rotation.

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    Ask the Community - The Stubborn Mule

    Is it kid-friendly?

    Yes :)

    Does this business have happy hour on Saturday?

    Yes 3pm-6pm

    Does this place have any space for dancing? The venue says events?

    No place for dancing. It has high top and low dining tables. Maybe events for birthday dinners or after work meetings.

    Do they play music? If so, what kind?

    Not whenever I have been there .

    Is this place good for groups of 25 or more? Does this place have a private room for big groups?

    They don't have a private room. There's a large outside patio and the indoor area can certainly fit more than 25 people but I would recommend calling and making sure they can accommodate your party. Here's their phone number 407-730-3400

    Is the bottomless mimosa / brunch available on Fridays?

    Update, they ended bottomless in general due to mess. As of summer 2021

    Is there a brunch on Saturday and what is the cost?

    If you gotta ask, you can't afford it....

    Does this restaurant take reservations?

    Yes...we take reservations for upcoming days, we don’t take reservations the day of for brunch :)

    Do you have to make reservations for Brunch?

    I highly recommend making a reservation, although it's not required. Bar seating is first come first serve which is an easy route if it's just you and another person and you get there when they open.

    Is the chick pea salad sandwich vegan? I noticed they used veganaise.

    great question. I do not assume it is completely vegan but they do state it is.

    Do they serve brunch on Saturdays too?

    Yes!!

    Would you say this place is kid friendly for brunch?

    This spot is still a downtown bar. Since I never see children at downtown bars, I'd so no.

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    We accidentally stumbled upon this speakeasy while dining at Talay. Although they're connected…read morephysically, NOIR is its own separate business and definitely has its own unique identity. The vibe here is dark, intimate, and gives off a chic city nightlife feel. They offer both a full cocktail menu and a happy hour menu. They also offer a Thai tapas menu, which we unfortunately didn't get to try because we were already stuffed from dinner at Talay, but the menu looked amazing and gives us another reason to come back! The drinks are unique, creative, and very well crafted. We ordered the Celestial Bloom, and it was absolutely delicious! It was beautifully balanced and left us wanting to come back just to try more of their cocktails. Definitely a great spot for drinks before or after dinner!

    A hidden speakeasy inside of Talay Thai restaurant. Enter Talay and immediately go left. Then,…read morepast the bathrooms straight ahead there is a brown wall. The hidden door which you push is on the right side. Once inside the bar it is super small inside. The tables along the wall are squished together. I think you're better off at the bar. I could see lots of people bringing dates here. First up, I tried a $17 Tree of Life. The drink the bartender made me was maybe 2 sips. There's a giant ice cube and a bamboo leaf or something and very little drink to drink. Not sure what to make of this because as soon as I was deciding if I liked it or not, it was gone. Wouldn't order this again. Second, I tried a $17 Adam & Eve. I wish the matcha was much stronger. There's a place in Tampa called Tori Bar that has a super duper matcha tasting cocktail. This one was much lighter. It was fine, not my favorite. Maybe I'd bring a date here sometime, but wouldn't go out of my way to come here.

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    Otto's is a great place for groups or 3 or 4 people to enjoy some very good food and an upscale…read moreenvironment (more starts to get slightly more difficult as the place is somewhat cramped with limited space). Went to celebrate a birthday and the service was surprisingly quick for how busy they were on a Friday evening, the servers as well as managers AND the hostess all checked in regularly with a smile and small talk when prompted. We were especially impressed that servers not tending to our table placed orders/knew of orders and communicated with the waitress serving us. Most restaurants struggle to keep orders ready with the designated server, this place EXCELLED with communication. We all enjoyed a variety of different cocktails, all of which were delicious (however a bit pricy for some) and all partook in appetizers and entrees. ALL of the food was delicious and had fair portions, couldn't say enough good things. This place is a bit cramped but not horribly, the decor is cute and everything is clean :) Most importantly, to celebrate the birthday we were brought a tres leches cake that paired very nicely with the pastelitos and cafecito service! The cake was DELICIOUS, the coffee was wonderful, and the experience was a highlight for a busy weekend of festivities! 10 out of 10 will be coming back again! :)

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    I don't typically start off reviews with a shout out - but this experience stood out and is…read moredeserving of one. George, thank you so much for such a wonderful first experience here. From drinks to tapas, to a nice conversation about similarities - it was a perfect date night for us. My fiance ordered a couple of Old Fashions and myself some margaritas. It was Thursday which is all-day HH after 4pm. We shared the famous deviled eggs and potato croquettes. Food was delicious and drinks were strong. What started as "let's get a drink," to two-hours later. This establishment is the middle of relaxing to upscale. The demographics fit the scene. Everyone was pleasant and respectful. ** Make a reservation. We did for 6pm and it was quite packed for a Thursday. Parking is limited. We were lucky to find street parking with no parking hours. Thank you, George again. Little did you know that we celebrated a milestone tonight. I quit my corporate job of five-years and today was my first week at my dream job. You didn't know, but your exceptional service tonight felt like you did. We need more of you. We can't wait to dine in next! We hope you're our server again!

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