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4.3 (336 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Amanda M.

Perfect spot right near the Dr. Phillips Center--we stopped in after a show and it did not disappoint. The service was excellent, the food was impeccable, and the drinks were just as good. Such a cute atmosphere, too. Definitely worth a visit!

Laura C.

This place is truly one of my all time favorites. I can honestly say there hasn't been a single visit where the food disappointed. The ambiance is always on point great vibe, perfect for a fun dinner or date night. This time we tried several dishes and every single one delivered. The Your Highness is an absolute must. You cannot skip it. It's that good. We also had the Mr. Rice Guy, crispy sushi rice topped with tuna and avocado, and it was delicious, perfectly textured and flavorful. The Drunken Belly remains one of my forever favorites. The flavor on those pork belly bites is just out of this world. And for the first time, we tried the Pineapple Express, and I loved the combination of sweetness with the serrano cream cheese. Such a good balance. Service could have been a little better this visit, but the food was so incredible it honestly didn't take away from the experience. Still a five star spot for me, every time.

Brussel sprouts and Rangoon
Erin G.

We went here before going to a play at Dr. Phillips, super walkable. The restaurant is clean and has all of the vibes. Our server was prompt and food came out very quickly. The only food we got that we weren't crazy about was the pork belly. I think it could be crispier. Highly recommend everything else and loved the mocktails we ordered too.

JP L.

Thrive Cocktail Lounge is a relatively new spot in downtown Orlando, and it absolutely delivers on atmosphere. The interior is visually stunning--modern, intentional, and clearly designed to feel like an experience, not just a place to grab a drink. The cocktails are where Thrive really separates itself. This is artisanal mixology done with confidence. You can tell there's real experience behind the bar--thoughtful flavor combinations, balanced pours, and drinks that feel crafted rather than rushed or trendy for the sake of it. Overall, Thrive feels like a place that knows exactly what it wants to be: stylish, polished, and elevated without feeling pretentious. If you're looking for a downtown cocktail spot that brings both aesthetics and substance, this one is worth checking out.

Rashmy D.

Went to Thrive Cocktail Lounge & Eatery to celebrate my birthday with my neighbor Victoria and had an amazing brunch experience. There's no street parking, so we paid $15 for 3 hours at a lot up the street. I highly recommend making reservations, especially on weekends. We went early to beat the crowd. Our waitress Mia was great very friendly and attentive. We started with waters and a few shots, then ordered several tapas-style dishes to share: Up To Dumpling, Breakfast Bao's, Let's Have A Toast (VG), and Takes Two To Mango*. Everything was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. For dessert, we had Can't Go Wrong, which was the perfect way to end the meal. The drinks were good, the food was amazing, and the service was excellent. Overall, a great spot for brunch and special occasions!

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Megan J.

Thrive was super accommodating for our party of 6. We called ahead just to see if they can squeeze us in on a saturday night- and they told us they can make it happen. We walked in and our table was ready, even though it was a full house. Servers name was Brandon?(Brendon?) and he was VERY attentive. Very knowledgeable of the menu, filled our glasses constantly & food came out timely! My husband and I ordered 4 small plates: The Sprout Chaser? SO DELICIOUS & full of flavor! 5/5 probably my favorite item I ordered! Mr. Rice Guy was the next thing that came out and I feel like the Ratio of Tuna & Rice was a bit big. I wish it was smaller bites 4/5 I ended up separating the 2 and taking separate bites. still good! Fireworks Sushi was very good, 5/5 perfect balance of flavors! And lastly the Mochi Wangz were crispy and good! 5/5. I ordered their signature Pear cocktail, and that one was suuuper good with a smoked cinnamon stick. I can drink 3 more of those! For what my friends ordered- they had the chicken and then Beef Short rib dumplings and they said the beef short rib was the best. The also got the Noodz with short rib and they said it was okay. The noodles were bland and if it wasn't for the short rib they don't think they would've enjoyed it as much. Overall my husband and I were very happy with our choices, the service and the ambiance. Loved the plants everywhere & the bathrooms were clean. Would love to come back & try their lunch menu.

Rangoonies
Liz L.

Visited thrive for a small bite and my fiancé birthday celebration. It was pretty busy outside the restaurant, inside the restaurant was civilized lol.. Upon entrance we greeted and seated immediately. We advised our waitress Brittney of allergies, and I would like to thank Jay(chef) and Brittney(waitress) for their amazing, attentive and careful service to my fiancé and I. My fiancé is allergic to sesame seeds and they both made special accommodations for him. Jay cooked every dish separately to avoid cross contamination. He was able to get dumplings, wangz with sauce on the side (for me). Crab and cream cheese rangoonies and I got the burger sliders. The food was great, everything was fresh, tasty and on point. The music was also good 2000s music, jamming while eating good food. I will definitely visit again and ask for Brittney. 10/10

Dinner before the show!
Donald T.

So good!! Decided to stop in before going to see a show at the Dr. Phillips Center. This place is walking distance from the theatre and is absolutely beautiful. Great use of space, plants everywhere, and tastefully decorated for the holidays. I was impressed walking in at how they transformed such a small space into a symbol of their mission of natural and sustainable foods. Speaking of food, this place is a tapas restaurant. The drinks are also hand crafted with attention paid to each ingredient. The menu is extensive but worthy of the time to go over to ensure you get a good mix of Items. Oh, and the staff is incredible!! Great recommendations and energy. There were three of us and we had about an hour and a half to kill so we grabbed drinks and about 5 plates to share. The cocktails were delicious and came quickly. The food was equally delicious. The pork belly was my favorite. There is rice in the bowl, so dig deep when dishing. The wings were pretty good, but not as crispy as I'd expected for being double fried. Great flavor though. The sliders were good, but very much a standard mushroom take. Not pictured are the bap buns which come two to an order and are amazing, and the noodles which were also a delight. Overall, Thrive lives up to the hype. 9/10 would recommend and can't wait to go back!

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Joe S.

Thrive was good, but something about it just doesn't want to make me return. I didn't hate it by any means, but nothing had a wow factor with flavor. Visually stunning, but empty flavors. Service was impeccable though as the waiter had lots of recommendations and was spot on with drink refills and seeing if we needed anything. The sushi offerings were probably the best things. The fish was fresh and presented nicely on ice. The Crispy Rice was just ok and the boneless wings were so chewy I had to spit them out. The sauce was good though... lol They have some interesting drink combinations too, but again, they looked amazing but fell flat. It makes me understand that Simpsons episode where Bart makes Manhattans for the Mafia Boss ("What have I done to deserve this flat, flavorless Manhattan?). They have something going for them as it was crowded and trendy, but I go for great food and drinks over atmosphere and service, and Thrive just didn't hit the mark on the first 2. They nailed the last 2 though.

Double Play
Jessica C.

Absolutely amazing! From the immediate greeting upon arrival to the service by our waitress, it was awesome. The Fire Fries were crispy and soft on the inside. It was almost like a french fry sushi roll, very delicious. The Bonito flakes were cool as they sort of swayed as if they were alive, due to the heat of the fries. Creepy to my friends lol. The Double Play shrimp was perfectly seasoned and crunchy; the Big Shrimpin' roll with the tempura flakes + spicy mayo *chefs kiss* The dumplings were so good, short rib inside was tender and juicy. I definitely would return!

Rangoonies (I think?)
Xavier S.

Absolutely enjoyed my time at thrive. Went with a light appetite and planned on just appetizers and a drink. We didn't have a reservation as we went on a whim, but we were able to be seated almost immediately. The place is like half bar/half lounge which I wasn't initially expecting as I thought it was more restaurant leaning based on the food reviews. When our waitress Brittany arrived we had a few questions about the menu and mentioned my sesame seed allergy. Apparently this is not generally the place to visit with this type of allergy as there are sesame seeds in nearly everything. This limited our options on the menu, however Brittany along with Jay in the kitchen were able to help make the best of this. They came up with options and ways to navigate the menu allowing me to eat quite a few items and avoid having a reaction. Kudos and props to them for the help! I had the rangoonies, the gyoza, and chicken wings. Everything tasted amazing. It would have been sad to have gone through that trouble for bad food! I wish I could try more stuff from the menu, but unfortunately my allergy won't let me.

Plants everywhere inside. I'm a plant girlie so I LOOOOVED this!!
Rachel V.

This place was a VIBE! There were plants everywhere and I'm obsessed with plants. It was dark and romantic. Expect to make reservations. We did not and it was an hour wait but luckily I was with my bestie and we were in a hurry and they let us use a table bc we would leave quickly. ;) and we did!! Two apps and 2 drinks and gone. The tofu was the best I've ever had in my entire life and I've had a ton!! The espresso drink was quite amazing. I'd love to go back and try something else - and I'll make reservations. ;)

Roni L.

Fireeee tapas. The wings are the best. A great place to go when you are downtown late night. Strong drinks that taste fruity. They play good music and every time I go the waiters are friendly and join in on conversation.

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Updating my review to say this place is better and better with each visit! Highly recommend you…read moremake a reservation but we got lucky with a party of two recently. It was my friend's first time here and she LOVED it too! Our server was incredible and the drinks are always so fun! This time around, the seasonal drink menu items were named after the bartender's pets. Once you scan the QR code, you can see the menu items and they had these fun images of the drinks with the pets their named after. This place is a fun vibe. We ordered the broccolini, duck wontons and the korean fried chicken. All were very good! We even had two orders of the broccolini! The Korean fried chicken is always good. I order it almost every time I go to eat there. One of their mainstay cocktails is the Woman in White. Great presentation and so good! Can't wait to go back!

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We came in for drinks and pizza and had a great experience. Service was good and you can't beat the…read morelive music and views of the sunset. This was my first time trying their pizza and it was solid. We got The Regular, which has red sauce, cheese, pepperoni, pesto, and hot honey. The pizza had a focaccia like bread. The toppings were flavorful and the portion size was big. 4 large square slices. Next time, I'll definitely share one instead of getting my own. It was hot, fresh, and so flavorful! I got my favorite cocktail, The Winter Park. I love that it comes with a little cookie. I tried their seasonal Sweet Spud cocktail with sweet potato, cheese cream, miso, and salt. I hated it, but I think that's just my taste and not their preparation. Otherwise, be sure to check out their seasonal menu! This is a great place for food, cocktails, and relaxation.

I came here with a out-of-town vegan friend who was visiting me. She's vegan, so I wanted to pick a…read morecouple of places to bring her with vegan friendly menus. The Neighbors was just the ticket. I love being in this building anyway. The drink menu is incredible, including a pretty nice collection of mocktail and other non-alcoholic options. Plus, the store is full of amazing products, Florida and Orlando themed. Makes you want to buy everything honestly. We went during a holiday-themed menu, so I can't find the specific mocktail I ordered, but I remember I was pretty pleased. They craft their mocktails with quality ingredients. They won't just combine juices, sodas, and lime together and pretend they care about the NA population. As for food, we got a couple of things. We started off with a date app that was stuffed with a tofu ricotta and topped with a fried sage leaf. Wow, what a good bite. A nice, sweet date, creamy, almost-ricotta-like substance inside, and that pop of crispy sage on top. Not a great vegan app, but a great app. Big fan. Then we got one of their Signature Pan Pizzas, The Gardener (tofu ricotta, mushrooms, kale, chutney, caramelized onion, walnut reggiano). Again, not a great vegan pizza, a great pizza. Crispy, crispy crust, and such a wonderful blend of ingredients on top. Creamy ricotta, green bitters from the kale, the sweetness from the chutney, the texture from the walnut concoction, it's all just so perfect. I can't wait to go back to try all the other pizzas.

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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!

Thrive - cocktailbars - Updated May 2026

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