This is definitely an aptly named restaurant since they serve only brunch. But they offer some interesting items, such as ahi tuna nachos or chicken and waffles where the chicken is served in a waffle cone in the shape of a taco. In fact, those are the two items that we had and we loved both of them. The tuna was really high quality, and the chicken and waffles was a great twist on an old favorite.
The interior is a bit divey which can be fun. Although on a nice day, it might be more pleasant to sit outside on the sidewalk where it would be a bit quieter. The first cup of coffee could have been hotter and the service a little more attentive, but all in all, we had a nice time.
We enjoyed our lunch at this bustling restaurant at Disney Springs. The main room is very large and can be quite noisy, but we asked to be seated in the front room near the bar, which was much quieter.
The menu has a lot of appealing options, so it was hard to decide.
We ultimately chose to begin with the ahi tuna tostadas, which were absolutely delicious. The serving size was small for the price, but worth it.
We also had the highly touted cheesy dream puffs, but were disappointed in them. Ours didn’t look much like the pictures I saw online, and there wasn’t much evidence of any cheese. They were certainly not puffy; they were more like somewhat stale Yorkshire pudding. Definitely not dreamy.
For one entree we had the pepperoni pizza, to which we added fresh basil. If you like thin crust pizza, this is a great one, with a slightly charred edge and a very thin crust that stands up well to the delicate sauce and cheese and very flavorful pepperoni.
I also agree with raves about the picnic fried chicken basket. The chicken tenders were beautifully breaded and fried to a crispy crunch with a tender inside, and the piquant barbecue sauce was a great accompaniment. The shoestring fries that came along with it were plentiful and nice and crisp.
Service was attentive, particularly considering how busy the restaurant was. I would definitely go back here.
This is a very pleasant all-day eatery overlooking the pool of the Melia hotel.
We started with the baked potato skins, which were nicely crisped and amply topped with bacon, cheese, and green onions, and served with a cup of sour cream. Classic pub food.
For our mains we had two specials, the crispy fish sandwich and the quesadilla. Both were good. I particularly liked the salad that came with the sandwich (fries were another option).
There is also an extensive pizza menu (served until late) and a selection of pastas and burgers.
Nicole was a great server. In addition, everyone we encountered from the hotel front desk to the restaurant hostess, to the food runners was very friendly. A nice experience.
Although this place is focused on custom burgers with an assemble-it-yourself side of the menu devoted to creating any combination you want, there are also quite a few other choices. We decided to try the combination ahi and ceviche bowl and one of the flatbreads featuring buffalo chicken and blue cheese crumbles. Both of them were excellent. The space is large and bustling but is nice when the roll-up doors are open into the outside. Service was pleasant.
I was pleasantly surprised by this place. I attended a reunion here with 30-40 guests held in the outside patio area. The servers did an amazing job of keeping up with drink orders and dining orders from individuals as we milled around and eventually sat down to eat. How they kept everyone straight and presented everyone with the correct checks at the end of the meal is beyond me.
The menu tends to be an upscale version of a sports bar menu with a large selection of appetizers and burgers, but also a surprising variety of salads and other dishes. I had the miso Asian salad, which was fantastic, very refreshing and light. Yet a large enough serving to be satisfying.
They also have an extensive selection of beers, including some dark ones that are my favorites. All in all, an excellent experience.
I have mixed feelings about this restaurant. On the one hand, it’s a brilliant concept and it has been very professionally done. On the other hand, about half of the food was not very good.
The themed interior decor is fantastic and will delight families, especially with kids who are fascinated by construction projects or equipment. The menu is one of the best conceived I’ve seen. It’s themed, attractive, and offers pretty much any kind of dish family or sports bar enthusiast could be looking for.
We started with the baked potato skins. The problem here is that they aren’t really baked potato skins. They’re essentially half potatoes with some sort of a cream cheese filling underneath the top more conventional presumably cheddar cheese and I guess bacon bits in there somewhere. They just weren’t potato skins.
For my main course, I had the very reasonably priced classic Cobb salad. It had all the correct ingredients for a Cobb salad, but there was nothing classic about it. As it was just a pile of lettuce with stuff on it. A classic Cobb salad would be served in the traditional rows of ingredients where you can dip and choose amongst them as you wish. But it was fine.
My wife had the chicken tenders, which were served with fries. The tenders were quite good, actually the best thing that we had. They had a delicate and very crisp fine-grained breading on the outside. The fries on the other hand were some of the worst fries I’ve ever been served. They were a huge mound served underneath the chicken. They were only about half cooked and it didn’t seem like the oil had been hot enough. They were heavy, limp, and large, although voluminous.
I don’t want to discourage you from trying this restaurant because I think they’ve put a lot into it, and it has true potential. If the food lives up to the descriptions on the menu and the pictures on the menu, it could be really good. Perhaps we went when the second-string team was on at lunchtime, and we should try it again in the evening. Great concept though.
What a delight this place is! Orlando so needed a classy place to enjoy good music, food, and drinks. Everything about this place is just about perfect. It reminds me a lot of Herb Alpert’s Vibrato restaurant in LA.: same chill vibe, great acoustics, and reasonable live music volume levels. The Tuesday night we went there was a solo guitarist who was excellent.
The menu is tapas style, with lots of shareable items, and only a couple of larger plates. We really liked the three types of hummus–who would have imagined carrot and sriracha could be so good! The chicken empanadas were also good, ruth a really crispy crust. The charcuterie was fine, but a bit more like a supermarket assortment than a high end offering.
There’s a nice assortment of wines, and almost all are available by the glass or bottle. The cocktail list is also good, although I went off-menu and had an excellent dirty martini made with Aviation Gin.
Service by Dulce was friendly and attentive. This is definitely a place we’ll put on our regular dining list.
Nice selection of beers on tap, particularly if you’re into IPAs and lighter styles. Not too much for us porter and stout lovers, but I did really like the non-alcoholic FLVR porter I had from a can.
The Everything Pretzel was a nice twist on a standard. Chicken wings are straightforward— simply deep fried, I had mine with the Sticky Korean sauce, which was good.
Chicken Ceasar Salad wrap was also good. Service was friendly.
Another beautiful restaurant from Chef Henry Moso. As with his two Kabooki locations, this one really shows off his design sensibilities, and emphasis on wonderful fish quality.
This Mosonori, like its sister restaurant in Winter Park, focuses on hand rolls. The majority of service is a t a counter, where each hand roll is prepared as you are ready for it, assuring the nori is crisp and still slightly warm. About a dozen types are available, plus a few sashimi options.
I love this concept: bake great sourdough bread, and then put stuff on it!
We went for lunch and had the Sourdough Bread Plate and the Cold Meat Plate. Both were excellent. I particularly loved the ezme, a somewhat spicy nut mixture that came with both.
Service was friendly, and the place was spotless.
I also got their almond cake to go. It had some yummy Turkish spices in the blend.
The place is a bit hard to get to, as no matter which way you go you’re going to need to make a tricky U-turn either coming or going, but it’s worth the effort!
