The Osprey Restaurant

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  • June 2019

    Amazing service and yummy drinks! They have a wide variety of drink choices from cocktails, mocktails, wines, and all sorts of spirits. Even dessert drinks. The staff here was wonderful to us. Super sweet and patient. Loved it here!, The Osprey was a pleasant experience while visiting Orlando. My husband and I were visiting for a conference, and made a reservation in order to ensure we had some romantic alone time while while busy with work. We also wanted to have some seafood while in Orlando. We started with the crab cake. It was an interesting take on a very classic dish. It had arugula with a delicious sauce and vinaigrette. It was quite enjoyable. Next was the steak tartare. It was okay, but not as good as what we had elsewhere the night before. It was on a sourdough with feta. The texture was chunky rather than cake like with olives sticking out of it, which adds the tartness that is important in a tartare. My favorite part of the meal was actually the spring tomatoes. It had burrata and pistachios with a yummy blackberry balsamic. The tomatoes could have been fresher. I guess some of my rating reasoning is that tomatoes at a seafood restaurant should not be my favorite dish. My husband wanted the po’boy, which the waitress highly recommended. I didn’t care for it, but he really liked it. Then we got the Florida local fish because that was kind of the point of going to a seafood restaurant in Orlando. We wanted local. It was good. The portion seemed a little small. My husband ordered an NA cocktail that he really enjoyed. The atmosphere was a little more upscale. It could be a good place to go for a very nice dinner party or a romantic date. Overall, it was good, but not as great as we had anticipated. They are definitely trying to make creative dishes, but are falling slightly short of what I expect. It’s small portions with not a ton of taste. It was on the Eater’s The 38 Best Restaurants in Orlando list, which I trust. However, I think they slightly missed the mark. Having said that, many people live this place. Give it a try for yourself!, I had a nice afternoon snack at The Osprey. The menu looked great all around. As well they have a nice beer selection, which is a great draw. I noticed they had sours, so I went with the Dragon Fruit Mango sour from Destihl Brewery. It has a lite fruit touch and the acidity I like in a sour beer. I started with the Watermelon Salmon Carpaccio and it was a smash hit together. The watermelon played nice with the fruit in the beer and the acidity cut right through the fatty smoked salmon. I really nailed this paring and the chefs prepared it to perfection. I really wanted to get another round of this. Instead I switched gears and went more savory with the Scallop Crudo. And I was a little surprised at how well this paired up with the sour beer. The coconut broth, ginger and finger lime were absolutely delightful with the dragonfruit mango combination in the beer. I was very happy with my service and look forward to coming back to try more. The Ambiance of The Osprey is warm and inviting. With soft lighting and subtle music. It feels modern with a classic core. There is large comfortable bar in the center with plenty of room to spread out and be comfortable with friends or your ipad. They have tables for larger group indoors and they have tables for sidewalk dining., We LOVED this place! Our server Hailey took wonderful care of us, answering a million questions and accommodating all our requests. With six people we sampled lots of dishes on the menu and really liked them all. The seafood tower was exceptional, don't skip it if you're into beautiful fresh seafood. The wedge salad is romaine instead of iceberg lettuce which is a great idea, it's pretty and easier to eat. The smashburger was yummy and the fries that come with it were out of this world. We ended the meal with both pastries in the menu, the cinnamon roll and the filled doughnut and all I can say is WOW. Next time we're in Orlando we're definitely coming here for dinner., Lex made us want to return to Osprey. She is the best server we've ever had at Osprey by far. Her knowledge of the menu is unparalleled -- she described each dish with such meticulous detail that we had to compliment her. We learned she studies the menu for 45 minutes before each shift, and it truly shows. I had previously written a review that was less than five stars, but I am increasing it because of our outstanding experience with Lex. Well done!

Business Information

  • (407) 960-7700
  • 4899 New Broad St, Orlando, FL 32814, USA

Opening Hours

    Monday: Closed,
    Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM,
    Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM,
    Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM,
    Friday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM,
    Saturday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM,
    Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM,
    5:00 – 9:00 PM
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