I decided to do my last magical dining for 2026 here. I made a reservation through OpenTable. I…read moredecided to sit at the bar since it was open, and tried the Capari cocktail for 15 dollars. It was literally bitter sweet, with the sweetness coming from the fruits, and the bitterness most likely from the liquor. It was still a good and refreshing drink. For the appetizer, I had to try their unique and popular pork belly s'mores. It looked like a dessert, but a sweet and savory dish. The pork belly was braised nicely and tender, with the marshmallow adding the sweetness. The homemade crackers were very nice, and the jalapeno added a nice kick. The main dish was the bourbon chicken. It was nicely tender and had a hint of sweetness from the bourbon. The rice went well with the chicken, and the broccolini was perfectly grilled. For dessert, the bread pudding with ice cream was a perfect end. Moist and delicious. It was getting full, so I was able to save some and enjoy at home too. The service was attentive with my bartender checking up with me occasionally. They were quite busy, but still friendly. The dining area looked dark and a bit more formal than last time I visited. But still social and relaxing. I didn't get to see the outdoor patio, but it looked nice from the inside. I parked at the UCF/Valencia garage, which was 3 dollars per hour. Sadly, they don't validate parking. I am so happy I ate at the Monroe for my last magical dining. It's been a while since I eaten there, but the food and drinks are still great. I must say the food was definitely high in calories, sugar, and fat, but it was well worth it. It's just that good in a very nice environment. Definitely will come again when I need southern comfort food! Overall: A

We came here for our 2nd magical dining experience for this season and it did not disappoint. We…read moregot seated immediately after briefly taking in the beautiful atmosphere. The server came around and took our orders, promptly brought our water every time our water was low, and checked in on us. I got the Caesar salad, the Mushroom Stroganoff and the bread pudding. All three were delicious. The salad was straightforward and was exactly what I would expect from a Caesar salad, but the stroganoff was the standout. The pasta was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. The only thing I could say that would make it even better was if it was a little less salty. The mushrooms really carried through, the sauce was creamy, and the micro greens helped brighten up the brown color palate. The desert, I love bread puddings and this had a modern twist. It was served as a square, crispy on the outside, like it was deep fried, covered with cinnamon sugar, but still soft on the inside. It was almost like a bread pudding crossed with a churro, which I loved. Highly recommend, I will also say, I love all their restaurants.

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!

We accidently stumbled on this gem in the middle of Downtown Orlando. While shopping at Palmer's we…read moreheard music coming from across the parking lot. Upon walking through the gate, we discovered a hidden garden with fames and various seating arrangements ftom high tops to hammoks. What made the outdoor attractive and unique is outdoor game/activity options and a petting zoo area where a friendly goat and 2 miniature donkeys happily interacted with visitors. The owner freeted ys outside the entrance with the jolly dog by her side. The cozy inside space offered a variety off beer and wine selections along with sports TV and gaming options. We loved the concept and the delivery, find them and try them. If you go for a soccer game looking for early start at Downtown fun, the Watering Hole is the place to hydrate you need for nature, relaxation, and laid-back atmosphere. This is a place where you can chill with a drink in your hand while your kids are having a dafe and rare experience, you deserve it!

I love this lager house! Such a great location and so happy someone took over the Deadwords Brewing…read morelocation, while under a different name they still have the word board behind the bar. The beer from ivanhoe is always cold and delicious no matter the type you prefer. The bartenders are always on point helping and ready to pour the beer. The food was good, unfortunately did not take a picture of the pretzels but know it comes with 2 stone fired pretzels with ipa beer cheese and mustard. So good to pair with the beer. The ambiance is open feeling with 2 pool tables, lots of seating spots, and they even put out board games to play with your party. Overall I definitely love going here and is my go to brewery.

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.

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.

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!

We stumbled into this spot and it ended up being such a fun find. It has a lowkey speakeasy vibe…read morewith a hidden entrance - we only found it because we noticed a sign pointing toward it inside the Thai restaurant (talay) in the same building. The cocktail menu was really creative and all the drinks felt thoughtfully curated. Nothing felt random; every drink had a clear concept and the ingredients actually made sense together. I got the clarified ube cocktail and it was so unique - fun, smooth & amazing flavors. The pad kra pow cocktail was a little spicy for my taste but my husband loved it. The atmosphere was loungey & a great place to sit, chat, and try something different. Definitely the kind of spot that feels like you accidentally unlocked a little secret bar. I'd absolutely come back for more cocktails.

Fantastic drinks. Very comfortable, relaxing vibes…read more Good music. And delicious food. Definitely worth visiting, Noir.

Thank you so much Cat for your incredible service to myself and my boyfriend you always make us…read morefeel welcome and a part of the group you are so amazing huge shoutout to this place yall are awesome happy to leave a good review

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.

Magical Dining at Delaney's Tavern felt a little like one of those nights in a movie where…read moreeverything is warm, slightly indulgent, and somehow the ravioli becomes a main character. The cocktails were beautiful in that almost-too-pretty-to-drink kind of way, except obviously I drank them. The food was rich, comforting, and the kind of good that makes you briefly stop talking, which for me is saying a lot. And then there was the truffle ravioli. I'm not saying I've thought about it an unreasonable amount since dinner, but I'm also not not saying that. Our server Colin was attentive, knowledgeable, and somehow made the whole evening feel even more special without ever hovering, which is truly an art form in itself. Magical Dining is such a lovely excuse to try some of Orlando's best restaurants while supporting local charities, but Delaney's is one of those places I'd come back to even without the excuse. Preferably with another plate of ravioli. And maybe another cocktail. For research purposes, obviously.

Food quantity: 9/10 Food quality: 8/10…read moreService: 10/10 Ambiance: 8/10 Overall rating: 8.5/10 Delicious food, would highly recommend!

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.

We got there early thinking we would leave early but that didn't happen. We don't know but they had…read morefree drinks for ladies till 11 pm we got there at 9 you do the math lol. Idk if this is everyday but I'm glad we came on the right day. they have two different sides one is more chill and the other side the party was going on ! We had a great time ! The wings were poppin too

Mathers social Gathering is a stunning and unique venue and must visit! The building itself is…read morehistoric and has a rich history and old photos from a time gone by. The venue is designed to feel like you stepped back in time! Two separate floors with slightly different feel. Live Jazz music on the second floor in the evening and the 3rd floor has a hidden door to enter. With dramatic entrance once you find the door And on weekends they have burlesque shows!!!! Located in downtown Orlando a definite treat! Go check it out!

We came in for a girls night and had an amazing experience. Service was phenomenal. We sat in a…read moreback corner without much table space, so they brought out a folding table for our food and drinks. I absolutely love their happy hour. It goes till 7 and I love that you can get any of their Signature cocktails for happy hour prices. I had an espresso martini and a dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives. Both were expertly mixed and absolutely delicious. For food, we got the giant soft pretzel, the meat and cheese board, and the hot honey pizza. All were delicious. The pretzel was our favorite. We ordered the milk and cookies and that was such a fun treat. The cookies were warm and served with oat milk and a shot. All around great bites. Tuesday night burlesque was lovely. The ladies are so talented and it's not as crowded on week nights. We love Mathers!

We are so sad that Better Than Sex is leaving Orlando so we had to stop in before the last day…read more Every single dessert on the menu is outstanding. I've had a few but this peanut butter cheesecake may be my favorite. It was light and airy, sweet with a touch of salt. Delish! Our service was great as always... friendly and attentive without being intrusive. They will be missed. Also curious what's happening with the art in the space. Thanks for some great memories.

We heard this location was closing and booked a reservation for a little weekday girls night. We…read morehad the best experience! The restaurant is dark and moody with tons of fun decor. Lots of real candles, burlesque pictures, and flowers made the mood cozy and sexy. The staff were wonderful. To drink, I got the lickin love with Cabernet (milk chocolate on the rim with a white chocolate drizzle). It was so fun and delicious. For my dessert, I ordered the fever, which consisted of a chocolate molten cake, two scoops of vanilla ice cream, and a chocolate decoration. It was so delicious and decadent. My girlfriends loved the carrot cake and the fourgasm (4 dessert sampler). Everything was a bit expensive, but you're paying for the expensive. My one minor complaint was that we had not been there an excessive amount of time, but as we were checking out, we were informed we needed to leave because they needed our table in 5 minutes. I did not care for that. Overall, this was a really fun experience and I'm sad we had to say goodbye.