Strand - Orlando

We recently dined at The Strand, and while it had many positives, there were some notable issues. The restaurant prides itself on quality ingredients and offers excellent customer service. The food we did get to enjoy was undeniably delicious. However, there were some drawbacks. One significant downside was the limited beverage selection, as they only offered bottled drinks and no mixed drinks, which left a bit to be desired. The atmosphere was vibrant but excessively loud, making it challenging to hold conversations without shouting. The space was also quite cramped, which might not be suitable for those seeking a more relaxed dining experience. I know that diner-vibes are part of the charm but for our date night it was just a miss. Unfortunately, to our disappointment, one of their best-known dishes (duck) was sold out before we arrived, which was a letdown. Overall, it's a mixed experience – exceptional ingredients and service, but the beverage options, noise level, and space issues may not be everyone's cup of tea. I am glad we tried something new and wish them all the best, but it just wasn’t a fit for us.

Love this place and so happy this neighborhood has some innovative, fresh, good food. The table favorite was the snapper. Love how relaxed and cozy the inside is. The food is seriously good. I just wish they’d put something up to absorb the sound it gets pretty loud.

Oh wow — this is great!! From the name, and coming from the UK, I assumed this would be high-end and a little snooty. I was wrong. This place has excellent food and beer, but is super-accessible. I had the burger and the flatbread starter — all excellent. The price was reasonable too. Highly recommended — an instant favorite!

We've been here several times now since we moved to the area and our experience has been great every time. The rotating menu always has interesting and delicious food and drinks, and you can tell how fresh all the ingredients are. I almost always have to order an item from apps, dinner and dessert plus drinks because everything looks (and ends up tasting) so good and I may not get to order it again before the menu changes. I would recommend making a dinner reservation and you will have to do so at least a week sometimes longer out because it's so popular and a smaller, intimate setting. Otherwise you can easily wait an hour for a table or seat at the bar. Setting strikes a good balance between chill but upscale. Lots of greenery and wood furniture, beautiful bar area, and you can see them work in the kitchen which is always a vibe. The waiters/waitresses know the menu very well and make good recommendations for pairings. It was recommended once to order the french press decaf coffee with my dessert and now I almost always get it because it's just so good and you get the whole personal sized press brought out to you. They are always happy to see you and attentive. My husband has remarked that it reminds him when we go on vacation to very touristy, upscale dinner spots where the staff tend to be a bit more interested in contributing to that pampering, special ocassion feel. No complaints other than I wish they'd bring their brunch back because it was also incredible.

Would recommend. The place is small and has a wonderful ambiance. Service is good and menu is inventive and fun. Was very impressed by the food and the portion size was perfect. Getting a reservation last minute was tough but with some effort successful. Looks like you can book a little further out without issue. This is a little gem and worth the money. Will be going back!