Brix and Mortar Urban Winery is located in downtown Avalon Park and is a wonderful place to spend a…read morebit of time and enjoy some of their fine wine. The service is friendly and only added to my overall experience. If you are in the downtown Avalon Park area, I would definitely recommend a visit here.

We came here on a weeknight in the summer and were a little surprised that it did not open until 5…read morePM. The place is super cute on the inside, and we had the place to ourselves when we first got there. I had the wine flight and really enjoyed all of the wines. We also shared a charcuterie board which was delightful and the server added some olives for us as well. This is a gem in Avalon Park and we will absolutely be back!

I really enjoy their wine slushies during happy hour. They're tasty. I like that they're a little…read morebit cheaper then. The flavors are fun, and the owners are extremely upbeat, very friendly people. It's fun to run around in their store & look. Lots of different items on display. I need to find out if they offer wine tasting events. I go for the wine slushies. They have 2 flavors usually in machines.

Love this adorable shop in the middle of the marketplace. They sell the cutest little things! The…read morewine shlushies are so yummy. I love that they have different options as well.service was also awesome.

Food and service were excellent for our brunch with our friends from out of town. They were able to…read morekindly move us to an outdoor table upon our request, upstairs on the balcony. Which we very much appreciated and would have understood if they were unable to do. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, our server helped us choose between drinks and entrees that we were stuck between. We shared the brunch board which was lovely, the pork belly really stood out. Myself and one other person at our table got the burrata which was absolutely amazing. It was a very generous amount of food, and everything was very fresh and the flavors were so well balanced with sweet and savory elements. I also got the Paloma which I enjoyed. My husband got the sausage gravy, which he liked. He said the flavors were more complex than your usual sausage gravy. My other friend got the French toast which she enjoyed very much. She did ask for extra syrup as she felt it didn't have enough but that's a personal preference of course. All in all we were very happy with our brunch and would come back in the future. I found the selection to be very good. There was something for everyone, and the service stood out.

They have a hummus plate now, which is very good. Don't forget to look at all the different menus…read moreavailable, as they often have additional wine specials not found on the extensive list. Wine Bar George is a lovely spot. I always enjoy trying different wines and especially love their French red wine selection.

Amazing! The food was phenomenal, wine tastings were a fun experience, atmosphere was warm and…read moreinviting. Paula, our server, was kind and informative. I will be returning soon!

We were brought here by friends who recently moved into the area. Honestly, we loved it. For food,…read morewe only tried appetizers and dessert- a charcuterie board, pork belly, sliders and the croquettes. Everything was delicious. The dessert, a bread pudding was good, but I found the actual bread pudding a little dense (still tasty). The service, provided by Steph, was excellent and the ambiance was also very nice. The star of the show here is the wine and beer selections. They have a cool set up where you can try as little it as much of any of their selections as you desire. We aren't up in this area much but will make it a point to visit again when we get the chance.

An excellent place with great tapas option. The chef has created a new generation of traditional…read moreplates, with outstanding results ohhh. The cocktails are creative, innovative and an upgrade of the traditional drinks The service by Sophie was great on point and cozy, she know the menu and help giving us recommendations and guidance Well decorated and nice ambience. Modern, cozy, good lighting not too dark not too bright. Good experience!!!

Nicely decored intimate spot. I liked the banquet seating with pillows that made it extra cozy. It…read morewas a slow Monday night with most of the guests at the bar. Came in late night just to check out their $10 Monday martinis. There was limited options to just a plain or dirty vodka or gin martini. No other variations or anything else from their cocktail menu was part of this deal. Blue cheese stuffed olives were a dollar a piece and tasted great but don't think I needed the 3 that was automatically given. They did seem hand stuffed with fresh blue cheese instead of the already made kind so it tasted better than most Having been to a few of their other Good Salt group restaurants, this definitely had their signature touch with all the details and the delicious menu. I like checking out all their locations. Another one of restaurant was a few doors down The server forgot my simple request for ice and lemons in the beginning when ordering just water. She also didn't check on us after dropping off the drinks and had to get someone else nearby for more olive juice when my dirty martini seemed to have missed the dirty part. Getting the check seemed to be a task, no server in sight, and had to grab another employee to ask for it From just ordering waters and martinis, service was quite lacking. I get that it was a slow night but maybe tending to the only table around should have been an easy task and being a little more tentative for the few times a server was needed would have gone a long way

5 Star update to include their incredible new food program! (Get the carrots and red cabbage salad…read moreand the pan con tomate STAT.) Quicksand is a natural wine bar that will change the way Orlandoans expect to feel at a bar. Pro-tip: ask the staff for suggestions and settle in! It's no secret that I've become a big fan of natural wine in the past few years, and that is 100% due to Golden Hour - a wine shop in Baldwin Park that I randomly discovered on their first day open. Heather, who brought us Golden Hour, opened Quicksand in late 2024 for those of us wondering why Orlando doesn't have a great wine bar like the ones we've seen in cities around the world for decades. ***Finding the bar: Quicksand is located directly next to Educe Salon (across from Black Bean Deli). It does not have a big sign, but it's the first door you'll see as you walk from the parking lot. ***Parking: Did I mention the large parking lot? There's plenty of parking available there, or on street behind the bar. ***Service style: As you walk in, head to the part of the bar closest to the entrance where you can get recs from their staff and don't have to try to bully your way through folks sitting at the bar to get their attention. ## Did I mention that everything here is intentional? From that simple detail that makes ordering another glass MUCH easier than flagging someone down in the middle of the bar, to the position of the speakers... *** The Food: Chef Leah Cordova has crafted a seasonal menu at Quicksand, currently consisting of sandwiches, small plates, and some heartier dishes. All of them have a focus on quality ingredients with many sourcing their components from local farms or special producers. My faves include: - Pan con tomate: The tomato here is actually a combination of fresh slices of small tomatoes as well as another preparation that adds a wonderful tang. It's truly a special version of this small dish. - Whichever salad they are featuring, but special mention to the carrot and red cabbage salad that has just the perfect amount of fennel! - The white bean dish. I didn't catch the name, but it's a winner! - Cacio e pepe: This is exactly the rich, creamy dish you are dreaming of. - Whichever ice cream they are featuring (Chef Leah also operated Sweet Thyme, her ice-cream project with inventive flavors. Faves include the black pepper and date as well as the carrot cake) ***Ambiance: As you walk in you'll feel enveloped in a warm glow of subtle sconces and feel immediately comfortable. It feels like Quicksand has always been here. It's unstuffy, unfussy, and so inviting it has me researching squatter's rights... The music will sound loud at first, but then you'll realize you don't have to raise your voice at all to talk to people. This is because the speakers have been built into the furniture low and towards the floor. INTENTIONALITY. Besides the volume, the playlist has been painstakingly curated by the team so that you'll enjoy the music, but not quite be able to place the artist. ***The WHY And now, my favorite part. The wall of farmers/winemakers. Someone on staff filled me in to the fact that these are portraits of the various human beings who farm, harvest, and create the wines you can get at the bar. These are actual people, not giant corporations. And that same staff member reminded me that these individual producers are farmers for 11 months and 2 weeks of the year, and wine makers for only 2 weeks. None of these people are household names. None of them are in it for the money. They are in it to produce beautiful wine the way it has been produced since the beginning of wine-making: with minimal intervention, meaning no insane additives that give me headaches; and no mass production. The thing I've come to love about "natural" wine is that it is intensely principled. Quicksand is what happens when *every single link* in the supply chain (Farmer/Producer; Importer; Distributor; and Wine Bar) prioritizes principles over profits. And you can feel it the moment you walk in. This is not a corporate chain, nor will you find multiple locations and franchises. Not only is the wine list filled with some of the most incredible bottles I've had the pleasure of trying (many of which you can't get anywhere else in Florida), but the staff truly believes in the power of creating this special "third space" for a community to gather around good, ethically-sourced wine. I can't wait until they start serving bites alongside the wine! (Someone told me the small menu will consist of cheeses, charcuterie, focaccia, chips, etc.) SALUD!

I was only here for a glass of wine, but they had a cacio y pepe on the menu we had to try. It…read morecame out hot and fresh cooked and was super delicious. It was not too pepper forward (which I prefer). I was excited to try this out of the way wine bar, but was a little disappointed that their extensive list is more bottles and not by the glass. Just putting this out there for awareness since I will plan to come in for some food and be able to pair with a bottle of wine to explore the full experience. The staff was very knowledgeable about all of the different wines and helped to select the best glass for what I was in the mood for that evening. The bar was very clean and there is a lot more space then what you see when you first walk in. It was all very clean and modern looking inside. Looking forward to my next trip in.

Cute place I recently discovered with a friend. We came for happy hour enjoyed a glass of Bordeaux…read moreand baba ganoush. I usually don't like anything with aubergine but the waitress convinced me to try it. It was pretty good. She also informed us that they have wine tasting once a month and I can't wait to check it out pretty soon. My overall experience was positive. I will be back.

Absolutely excellent! Crazy cork is a lovely place to enjoy a celebration or just a cozy spot to…read moreenjoy date night! I had the pleasure of enjoying my birthday and found the service and quality to be exceptional. Randy was helpful in helping me select some dishes to serve my guests and the servers were helpful and kind in helping with wine selection. They even provided us generous samples to help us make our decisions. The food was also stellar! The plates were all shareable bites that paired nicely with the wine and felt easy to pass around the large table. The prosciutto wrapped dates stood out as one of my favorites but the flatbreads were a close second. None of the food was too heavy and just felt like the perfect sized plates to keep a drink company! Can't wait to return! Thanks, Randy and team for providing a great experience!

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.

Stopped in late on a Sunday afternoon. Place looked very nice from the outside, had a to wait a bit…read morefor a table but there was a MASSIVE baby shower letting out at the same time I got there so that most likely had something to do with it. The interior kinda has a hipster-rustic vibe but with more comfortable chairs. Prices seemed reasonable. Service seemed a bit overwheled but again, I think the massive event letting out had something to do with that. I got a cheese board, truffled fries, fried chicken caviar, and a deviled affogato for dessert. My date for the creste di gallo and the olive oil citrus cake. Everything was was very good, with the standout being the fries; I know that truffle essence flavor isn't for everyone but it worked really well for me in the fry sauce. My dates pasta was also very good, the pesto sauce was zesty and complimented it well. And I really like the olive oil cake with mascarpone, super light and perfectly sweet. The very minor issues were that the fried chicken was pretty deeply fried and way harder than expected, which I don't mind but may not be your thing. Devil's food cake at the bottom of the affogato was also not as sweet as I would have liked. Overall a really enjoyable experience. Would definitely recommend.

This is a classic and ol' reliable place in Winter Park for a nice meal or cocktails. I've been for…read morespecial events, brunch and dinner -- and it's always good. My only gripes -- it can get VERY loud... like, too loud. Especially if you're with your Grandma and trying to have a conversation. Also, it can be a bit pricy and the items add up. Don't order an espresso martini with reposado because it'll cost about $35. The servers are always on point and I feel are knowledgeable about the menu and the drinks. Thankfully, one of them warned me about the espresso martini cost so I dodged that bullet. I love the wine options and there's so many amazing ones to try. Same for the menu, lots of variety and you really can't go wrong.

This place is the best! I spilled half a cup of matcha all over myself (my fault), and the…read morebaristas, Hannah and John, were so quick to help clean up. They even insisted on remaking my drink. 5/5 drinks and service :)

They made their signature drink with pistachio as a matcha and it was smooth and delicious!…read moreSweetened, but not overly so. Paired it with a cinnamon roll, which they warmed up. It was just as good as it looked Stopped in at 3pm on a Saturday and the place was pretty quiet as far as customers, but playing jams. Good vibes.