33 Best Beer Bars in Orlando

“Papa Llama, 2840 Curry Ford Road, Orlando- 4-Stars Michelin Recommended- Bib Gourmand! Peruvian immigrants, Kevin and Maria Ruiz, say they founded Papa Llama in 2016 as an experimental pop up and opened the doors of this location in August 2020. In 2022, they earned the Michelin Guide's coveted "Bib Gourmand" award for establishments that serve good food at reasonable prices so naturally, I got excited. Paulina, my server, was well prepared and knowledgeable, making for an auspicious beginning in a gorgeous environment featuring good prices for dishes that could be made to satisfy both carnivores and herbivores alike. I ordered the entire family style menu which was, according to Papa Llama, "designed to be tasted together, shared, and fought over." So much food for just over a hundred dollars. The prices may have been cheap but the taste and quality of (most) victuals valieron un Perú! A hearty Big Boy Thank You (Sulpayki!) to Kevin and Maria and the culinary dactylograms of their ancestors, on this amazing cuisine (Somaq Mihuna!). The first item on the menu was Olives--whole green Castelvetrano olives marinated in house with aji panca--which were so delectable I could eat them all day. Next, the Red + Gold Beets, a minty beet salad with honey ají amarillo vinaigrette, queso fresco, and candied pistachio, which started out smooth and creamy and ended with a pleasantly piquant bite. Papas a la Huancaína followed, a fingerling potato dish with spicy aji amarillo cream, wakatay (black mint) salsa verde, and beef chicharron, topped with a fried egg. The potatoes themselves were not the star, but the combination of flavors in the sauce were amazing, unctuous but smooth. Papa Llama carries a long list of natural wines, more wines than food items, actually. That evening, I chose the Yuzu Sake, and may I say, "Holy smokes!" How refreshing after consuming so many peppers. The rest of the dishes I would give 4.5 to 5-Stars, EXCEPT for the side of frozen Sysco French fries which almost ruined an otherwise stellar meal. There are over 300 kinds of potatoes in Peru. Over 300! Perhaps in the United States we don't have the same abundance as found in El Valle Sagrado (the Sacred Valley) but, por favor, do not stoop to this! The Big Boy says, "Eat here. All the authentic Peruvian flavors at Papa Llama are 5-Star, but skip the fries, which are a corporate conglomerate frozen food disappointment."“

“Phenomenal Taproom. We went here as a work group-and the food was so delicious and authentic. Loved the beer selection offered, they were lovely and festive for this time of year and if you love local drinks. Overall I feel this will be my Milk District favorite.“

“The Filipino food was authentic and reasonably priced. Friendly customer service. Suited for all ages. Very clean restrooms.“

“Excellent concept! Great food trucks!“

“The Chefs Dinner menu in December was exquisite!“

“Alejandro was amazing and so helpful and friendly ! The food is soooo good. We had the birra tacos, shrimp torta, and quesadillas and everything was delicious. Not to mention the street corn. The restaurant is clean and staff is so kind. We will certainly be back !“

“This place is awesome Great service I had the Birria tacos are fire 🔥 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“great beers friendly hosts“

“Awesome pizza! I love the Detroit style pizza.“

“Awesome place good selection! and friendly staff!“

“My favorite restaurant in town! Excellent service and food.“

“Best spot in town. All local, all love. All of the time.“

“What a fun little taproom. Great selection of beers and ciders, and the bartender was really nice and helpful in selecting.

They serve food from the little pizzeria next door, which is not owned by them, but they're connected and work together to make it happen. Definitely worth a visit!“

“This is an awesome place to go! We were within walking distance from our hotel and needed to get some food and drinks… this was the PERFECT choice!“

“Went in on a Monday after finding on TikTok. Sean was our server. He was personable and attentive. Our table rocked a little and he immediately fixed it without being asked. The music was oldies and complimented the scenery. Lastly, the food was unexpectedly amazing! I got the catfish Benedict and my daughter got the chicken and waffles. We both couldn’t get enough. Highly recommended.“

“Excellent service, delicious food and superb wine. Wonderful evening to celebrate our anniversary!“

“Best in the area for craft beer. Hard to choose a beer when all the choices are 🔥“

“A great atmosphere. The food was excellent and more than enough for me. Our waitress was wonderful, going above and beyond helping me get and set up their app. She was attentive and saw that our needs were met. We will definitely be visiting them again!“

“Awesome food great beers and awesome staff...meaning bar tender“

“Our bartender Adrianna was amazing! She’s the absolute best! 😁 Food and drinks were super!“

“The atmosphere was gorgeous. They also have an outdoor patio area. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, explaining the setup and how it works to order what is right for you. And the food... was not what I imagined at all. It was AMAZING! And beautifully arranged. Every veggie and seafood item was very fresh! I give 5 of 5 stars. I had tempura shrimp, crab salad, extra tempura shrimp, red cabbage, carrots, scallions, and eel sauce. The bowls are $16 a piece, but good size portions. Will definitely go back 100%. I wish I had taken photos before I devoured it. Lol Thank you guys!“

“The service was great! The food was delicious. This was a hidden gem in Orlando right off the lake….so nice.“

“First time in here was sitting at the bar and the bartender came within 30 seconds of asking me what I would like. Very elegant place even though it’s a hole in the wall it’s very nice if you come down to Florida, you have to visit this place.“

“Was great fun! Recommend completely.“

“Loved this place! There was no line and no wait. We just walked right up, ordered our beer, paid, and got our drinks. That easy! There were quite a few picnic tables nearby, all of which were pretty empty. The American pavilion was the best pavilion (as far as lines) that we'd seen all day. So we stopped and sat by the picnic tables. There were another set of picnic tables that we moved to when it started to rain a little more.“

“what a great experience, its very rare to hit all the check points ....good food, service and atmosphere“

“quesadilla off tha chizain“

“I just ate one of the Best Burgers and Fries that I've had in Florida in 5years“

“I loved our experience at Grande Lakes except for one thing. The pool! One day I was looking down at the pool and notice something off about the main pool. The big pool in the middle was greenish/brown! I called down to the desk and the said they would check it out. At that point my kids had already been in it. I was supposed annoyed. I also called the recreation department. I still have not heard a response to what it was that was wrong with the pool?“

“The nightly atmosphere was rather lively, yet the Shrimp Po'Boy dish was a bit of an upset. The shrimp itself was way too salty. Despite the papaya salad serving as a way to balance the flavors, the salt was still too strong. As for the fries, they actually lacked enough salt, given its bland flavor. Not having salt and pepper on the table was a bit interesting as this could've been resolved easily. Beyond the food, the overall night was enjoyable.“

“Ate the food too fast to even get a picture !!! Sorry y’all but it was smelling too good to not dive in 😆“

“Thank you for an amazing lunch! This menu, their food, along with excellent service, is an experience I highly recommend! When I get back to Orlando, I would love to dine with you again!“

“They were so friendly and the food was delicious!! You can customize your food and we loved it!!“