24 Best Cocktail Bars near Lake Mary

“The food and service was amazing. I had the chimichanga was out of this world and our server Stephanie was outstanding.“

“Antoney and his lovely wife could not be more generous and gracious of spirit. You feel like you are truly in good hands with these two and it's awesome to see a restaurant know the true meaning of hospitality. The food is all made from scratch and is OUTSTANDING. This place is a hidden and rare gem.“

“Just wonderful. The Christmas buffet was amazing. So much to offer. Something for everyone. The servers and omelet station people were so friendly and accommodating. Making sure we were very well taken care of. Great job.“

“Visited family in Florida a few weeks ago and had lunch here. Excellent service, great food, wonderful atmosphere.“

“My wife and I are definitely foodies. We have been to some of the best restaurants in town, and the Lake Mary Social has been on our list to try for over a year. We finally got to try it about a month ago, and unfortunately, I believe we hit on an off night. To their credit, however, the management reached out to me and my wife (almost immediately after hearing about our concerns) in an attempt to make things right. This is the mark of excellent leadership. I applaud the owners and management for their outstanding customer service. It is clear that they have a passion for what they do and for the customers who dine at their restaurant. In their attempt to make things right, we were invited back for a meal with the intention of showing us what The Lake Mary Social is supposed to be. They succeeded. The atmosphere was fantastic and the service was excellent. Overall, the character of the restaurant is very well executed. They have done a lot of positive things with the space. As soon as you walk through the door, you are transported to a 1920’s style, fine-dining establishment that is a far cry from the old and seemingly run-down shopping center in which it is located. They have truly elevated themselves above their surroundings and do a phenomenal job of allowing their patrons to escape and lose themselves in what I would describe as a “bubble of class.” My wife and I started with a yellowfin tuna tartare that was so incredibly balanced in all five palatable flavors it seamlessly blended the sweet, salty, bitter, umami, and even a punch of sour from the occasional hint of diced kiwi. For the entrees, my wife had the prime filet mignon which was cooked to perfection. I sampled it and could literally cut it with a butter knife. The seasoning was superbly sparse— not overpowering the natural flavor of the prime beef but rather enhancing it. The dish was finished with a mix of flawlessly executed, al dente, roasted vegetables. Each bite had just the right amount of crunch, and when paired every so often with the juices from the steak, creates a perfect palatal experience. I had the chicken cordon bleu. The chicken was moist, flavorful, and balanced incredibly well with the smokiness of the ham and the savoriness of the bleu cheese. The chicken sat upon a generous, but not overpowering bed of pommes puree. The unifying force behind this dish was the clearly scratch-made béchamel sauce. This sauce was the creamy, savory link that brought the aforementioned flavors into exquisite unity. Dessert was a strawberry basil panna cotta and a banana pudding. My wife had the panna cotta and I had the pudding. Each of us believed that our selection was the best of the two, but the truth is that they were both excellent choices. I do think; however, that I have to give a leg-up to the panna cotta. It checked all the panna cotta boxes: texture, flavor, and balance. It was light and fluffy yet firm, fruity and minty yet not too sweet, and overall wonderfully refreshing. Our meal at The Lake Mary Social was delectable from start to finish. Based on this meal, I would absolutely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a fine-dining experience in the Central Florida area.“

“GS Lounge is Awesome place. The staff is Awesome. The new owners are the best. The place feels like family. love yall ..“

“Had the Tacos last night . They were absolutely delicious. Beautiful Tavern. I met some really nice people there. Hung out with some friends and had a great night. If you haven't gone here go. You won't regret it. Val is Awesome.“

“Good food and FUN vibe-ambiance. Santiago was our server and did a great job…as a server AND our photographer!“

“it's a great place but a honest review is it's probably your scene if you're 40 and up and love motley Crue era type Rock“

“Great night! Had a musician by the name of Rex Rex who did a good job. We had a lot of fun!“

“We went for lunch for my besties birthday. Food and service were amazing. A bonus is this spot is the BEST food ever. I havent had authentic Mexican food in Orlando since I lived in Southern California 13 years ago. The only drawback was the lighting. It was way too bright. We almost wanted to put on our Sunglasses but didn't want to be rude to such kind staff members. Please consider dimming your lighting. It is a great place though, nicely remodeled and great accents and pretty dinnerware. We have ordered food over 25 times and it is always excellent!“

“Been here twice now, ordered different items each time & they didn’t disappoint. It’s my “go to” place for Mexican food in the area. Service is always good & attentive (not sure why other reviews complain). If you’re in the area check it out. I’ll, definitely, be back.“

“I have visited Ace Cafe Sanford twice. They did an amazing job on the building, decorations, and the store is over the top. The fish and chips Is a superb item!!! This is perfectly cooked and I honestly can say I’ve never had better fish and chips anywhere. I think that will be my go to item when I visit again. I also try to smash burger which was cooked and prepared to perfect perfection. Service was spot on, bartenders very fast and cordial. It’s obvious that management has put a great deal of effort into hiring all the right people. I live in Orlando, although we will be visiting Sanford quite often. PS we also enjoy seeing the cars and motorcycles in the parking lot Overall… Five star“

“Great staff, food and drinks.“

“I just want to say what an amazing place this is. We have been here many times and every time service is on point and food is amazing! We’ve had Taylor and Yez as our servers and they are both AMAZING! Tyra is so wonderful and remembers us every time and makes sure to take very good care of us! Jenna the bartender makes the perfect drinks! This place is where we should all be spending our money at. Not corporate places. They truly care about our experience! We will definitely be back!!“

“This place is one of our favorites in the area. This a scratch kitchen!! Brandon is awesome.. all staff is. Food is amazing. Always have to try their home made soup and home made pasta salad.“

“My family celebrated my sons 18th birthday here last week. Excellent service and food. I definitely would recommend.“

“Great music, good food and the chocolate desser was amazing. Staff is very friendly. It was a very nice relaxing evening!“

“Giant pieces of pizza! The taste was pretty good, also enjoyed the chocolate chip blondie. The server working there was very friendly to us. We also loved that there were vegan pizza options for our vegan family member. Enjoyable, may come back.“

“Delicious homemade guacamole 🥑 and the fajitas for 2 are huge!“

“We had their quesadilla and orange and pineapple mimosas! they were delish!! highly recommend. The atmosphere was super beautiful too!!“

“Amazing restaurant, the food is amazing and great service“

“We absolutely loved this restaurant! Friendly staff, great lighting, delicious and unique menu options and cocktails. Can’t wait to be back!“