Delicious food!! My husband made reservations and surprised me for dinner. First time here and we…read moregot LOVED IT!! The vibe was immaculate. The drinks were great and the food was soo good that we still talk about it days later. He loved the bone marrow. Steak was perfectly cooked, tender and juicy. The cake was not my favorite at all. It took way too long to come out and it came out very cold. Not much chocolate flavor, too much salt. It was missing something. We will skip dessert next time.

Two Words . . VERY…read moreRICH I keep forgetting that this restaurant is essentially serving Southern style comfort food in an upscale setting. Southern comfort food as a general rule just doesn't sit well with me anymore and I'm going to be very transparent and bare my soul a little bit here but here goes . . . Ever since being on GLP1's, I've developed a really complicated relationship with comfort food. Foods that are rich, buttery, creamy or fatty now hit me completely differently than they used to. It's almost like my body immediately goes into shutdown mode afterwards. I feel heavy, exhausted and like I've instantly ballooned even if the portions themselves aren't massive. For the longest time I honestly thought it was simply the richness of the food itself but now I realize it's because my digestion just can't process heavier comfort foods the same way anymore. Suddenly... it all makes sense. The food itself here is VERY good. Properly seasoned, well prepared, beautifully presented... absolutely no complaints there whatsoever. I simply have to become more mindful and strategic now with my menu selections no matter WHERE I dine. I chose the Creekstone Farm's NY Strip with the fabulous bone marrow which I KNOW is supposed to be incredibly nutrient rich and good for you... but honestly... it just about put me under afterwards. This dinner happened thanks to Ronnald M. and his sister Teris and it was our pre-opera dinner outing before seeing the fabulous Merry Widow at the Dr. Phillips Center. The Monroe is honestly a very good pre-concert restaurant choice because of both the atmosphere and location... I'm just personally learning that this new GLP1 reality means I can't approach menus the way I used to anymore.

This is such a fun place to go and hang out at before I go to the Orlando City games! All of the…read morestaff are always incredibly friendly and the service is quick. They had a food truck when I've been, but I usually don't get anything from it. The ambiance was pretty relaxed when I was there, which is always appreciated. The best part of me though is the goats they have outside! You can ask the bartender for food for them and go out and feed them! Looking forward to going back!

This is a great spot to stop in on gameday. You'll be able to meet other supporters and have a…read moregood conversation in an eclectic environment too!

So happy to see the old Dead Words space back in action under the Ivanhoe Park team! I'm a huge fan…read moreof Ivanhoe Park Brewing, so I'm thrilled they took over. They kept the place mostly the same. It's such a great space, and I'm glad they didn't scrap it. The food is just as good as the beer. I had the wings, and they were huge and juicy, and the pizza was basically perfect. The Kale Caesar was a literal mountain (the pepperoni crumbles and golden raisins are a game changer), and the Shishito Peppers were great with that soy-ginger sauce and yuzu aioli. If you love their OG spot or were a fan of Dead Words, you definitely have to check out the Lager House. Same cool atmosphere, great people, and awesome food.

So I really liked this location when it was Dead Words, so I am a little disappointed in what…read moreIvanhoe has done with the place. No more lighted bar for cool beer pics and the sign doesn't spin as much or have the beer choices. Still, there is good beer and great food, especially pizza. No charcuterie though. The food menu is fairly basic, pizza, wraps and small bites, also desserts and they make their own blue cheese and ranch dressings, which are delicious. I hear the boiled peanuts and the house meatballs are really good here. This location doesn't have all the beers the main location in Ivanhoe Park has. It has enough though. But it is way more spacious and there are pool tables and an arcade. So that is a plus. Also has a juke box, but they play the music so low you will barely be able to hear your songs. The service here was great as the beer and the pizza. So there is that. And of course it is Ivanhoe. Parking is limited and the area is a tad sketchy. Still had a great visit and probably would return.

I really enjoy the vibe in this small "backyard" bar. It's casual yet interesting, and the…read moreatmosphere makes you feel like you're hanging out at someone's patio. It is outdoors, but there are different areas with overhang. The team is fantastic, and the menu offers a good variety of drink options. There is a lot of smoke though despite being outdoors. It all seems to sit and absorb, even though it was just a single person periodically. It started to get uncomfortable for me and my clothes stank. Cigarette vibes are not really my style, I'm not sure if perhaps adding an exhaust would help even though it's outside? It isn't quite a place I would frequent but if you don't mind that then you're likely to thoroughly enjoy. Be sure to check on their schedule and try a trivia night!

Pretty cool bar and definitely offers a different ambiance than most of the bars in Orlando…read more The service was friendly and the drinks were cold, what else could you want? I would definitely recommend here.

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.

Great little brewery find!…read more Beer was delicious, service was awesome and the music great! I was shocked to see it empty on a Saturday evening, but did enjoy having my beers and reading a book for an hour. Would be a great idea to have a book club meet here and enjoy some brews while they read. Over all a great experience and will be going back.

we stopped here on the way to warped tour at camping world. The staff was super friendly and quick…read moreto get us drinks. Not sure if it was because of warped tour but the music was rock. The inside deco is fun. If you are going to camping world or the Orlando city stadium I recommend coming here and pregaming. You will get two drinks for the price of one inside the stadium!

We always enjoy Delaney's. Plenty of authentic options that come out fresh. Every once in a while…read moreif something is off they always make it right. ( maybe 2 times in 50 visits ) staff is friendly. Highly recommend.

We tried their $49 weekend brunch and it was amazing. Not only was the staff top tier but the food…read morewas phenomenal. There were endless options of everything you could ever want. I especially loved the French toast and chocolate fountain. The ambiance is just right for brunch too! High end and cozy but approachable

I have never been in the bar but i can absolutely say their security is top tier. I had walked out…read moreof Gittos next door, waiting for an uber and my fiance was inside in the bathroom. A group of 6 men came up being inappropriate to me and the side bar bouncers instantly noticed and told me i could hang with them until my fiance came out. They were clearly aware of their surroundings, professional, and made a small 27 year old woman feel very safe!!! next time im in downtown Orlando i will be going to side bar just because of these men. I never got their names but to the two lovely and kind men outside side bar at 1 am on Friday may 2, you have my utmost respect and I hope whoever is the owner/manager sees this comment and recognizes that you're not only good people to your customers but also random girls on the street who are being harassed. I'm going to recommend this bar to every person I know whether it's guys or all girls on a night out because I know they'll be taken care of. Please give them a thank you for me if you see this.

Side Bar is a Downtown Orlando staple. I've been venturing to this little hole-in-the-wall bar for…read morenearly a decade now, and I've watched it grow in popularity over the years to what it is now. While it is nothing like it used to be back when Vintage, Vyce, and some of the older bars/night lounges existed, it is still a solid spot. It has also SURVIVED the various neighboring bar changes throughout the years. The bartenders, throughout the years, have also been quite solid! I have a couple of favorites that I always look for when I visit. Even the doormen are cool people. They have resident DJs that play throughout the week and weekends - all are pretty good! The vibe is usually pretty chill. The nights when they are slower are my favorite because they can get pretty packed. Service is usually pretty great. From time to time, they have specials/deals. They offer nice, fairly affordable mid-shelf (or top-shelf) drink options (as well as well-drink options). They also offer hookahs, if you are into that. Please keep in mind that if you have cash on you, you can get the hookah at a discounted rate. They have a decent number of TVs if you are looking to watch any games. As the name suggests, it is a "side" bar, so seating there is limited, but it does make for more than enough on slower days/nights. They have great hours, and you can also order food from Gitto's next door at the bar counter. All in all, it is a good spot to add to bar-hop rotation or to just visit in general.

LTM (laughing to myself) ~ I just can't help myself...every time I say "Mathers" I feel like I have…read morea lisp...Okay, moving on... While in Orlando I met up with the infamous Ronnald M, a fellow Yelper & dear friend, for a drink at this local Speakeasy that had rave reviews. When you enter the lobby it is unassuming...You will be greeted by a lovely host who sends you upstairs on the elevator with the "secret word" of the night to enter. Once upstairs there are a few more greeters to guide you into the hidden space which reminded me of a huge loft in NYC. Very high ceilings, brick walls and comfy sofas await you...The bar is huge and fully stocked with top shelf liquor. The menu is extensive with fabulous names. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming here. We totally scored...it happened to be a Tuesday night which is also Burlesque night! It was fun "adulting" here...We even had some singles on hand to tuck away in our performers outfits:). I ordered the "Jalisco Passion" made w/tequila, allsprice dram, cardamaro, passion fruit & lime. It was very good. Ronnald got the mocktail version of the "Blueberry Basil Gimlet." Highly recommend checking this place out! *They do serve food - flatbreads, charcuterie etc. We ordered the pretzel which was soft and yummy - comes w/2 dipping sauces *Parking is very limited here ~ Park in the lot next door it's $10 ~ and that's all I have to say about that...

Went for happy hour for half price signature cocktails and we were able to find seats right away…read more If you come early (between 5:30-7pm) it will not be crowded at all. I feel like small or large groups can definitely enjoy their time here. Love the speakeasy vibes of walking in through the bookcase. The cocktails tasted very good and well curated. We were able to order a handful of drinks as a party of 6. I don't think you can go wrong with any of their drinks! There's plenty of seating with couches, chairs, tables and bar seating. Bathrooms clean & waitresses were attentive. Retro Music & Dim lighting, definitely bring a jacket- that AC was blowwwing. There were also board games in the back! Would definitely return.

My husband and I stopped in for our anniversary, and we absolutely loved it! The atmosphere was…read morecozy, intimate, and inviting, and the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming. They have a great variety of options between cocktails, wines, and desserts truly something for every taste. Everything tasted fresh, and each item was noticeably prepared with care. Such a perfect spot for a memorable date night!

I've been here before but this was the first time I went with friends and not a date. First of all,…read moreI love the ambience, very dark, very sexy, very intimate. They definitely know how to create a romantic mood and atmosphere. We got the "Easter special" which I would skip I think. Best part was the meringue raspberry cookie but everything was just fine. Also seemed much more themed to Valentine's Day than Easter. Now the "Fourgasm" sampler is great. You start off with a cheesecake, then get to a caramelized carrot cake, followed by some kind of chocolate cake/pie and finish it off with a red velvet cake. The desserts get better and better as you eat them (if you start off with the cheesecake which they recommend) I also got the "Sex-spresso Martini" and that was delicious too. But I've never met an espresso martini I didn't like. One of my favorite parts is giggling at the ridiculousness of the names and descriptions of each item. You can tell they really had fun writing them.