Grills Lakeside Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar

The grilled chicken was over cooked, and when I asked for another the second one was overcooked. Talked with the manager and meal that came with 2 sides and bread was compted, but I still paid for the sides and bread. All total, it was only a $3 discount. But the view of the water was great, and our waitress was very good.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Solid weekend breakfast/brunch spot. Has good service and the views of the lake makes it a great atmosphere. I also like the layout of the restaurant. Plenty of inside and outside seating.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Solid spot, great view

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

FYI… This restaurant is for drinks and not really food. Also they are charging a 2.9% fee processing fee to take credit/debit cards. Unfortunately Grills you are a business and this an expense you do when conducting business. What’s next? I’m going to be charged for a cleaner for the bathroom?
I ordered the chicken Caesar salad and a coke for lunch. My bill was 21$ wo the fee. Chicken tasted like a precooked piece you get in the freezer section. I was not impressed…
You come here for the scenery and the views. Stop at the atm on the way… because who carries cash these days. If you wanted to alienate more customers from coming here… you are on a fast track to do so.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Love this place for the food and the views. Whether you sit outside on the deck or inside the service is still the best. Food is always fresh and the drinks are always cold. We come here with our kids or just for some adult time. You won't be disappointed either way. 😁

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

I was looking forward in eating at this place once again. But I was so disappointed at my service dinner and the price I paid for 4 people my steak was like rubber I didn't even get butter for my crab legs I was even more upset with my wings was undercook.wow. SMH not a good experience.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Great place for lunch !!!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Burger

DISTURBED & DISAPPOINTED
From the website, this looked like an amazing place to sit outdoors on the lake for my birthday dinner. We called for a rez and were told that they did not take reservations. We showed up at 6:15 on Friday anticipating getting in the queue for a table. However oddly, they don't take a queue for outside seating..."just go watch for one to come open".

Puzzled, we went to bravely hunt for a table outdoors. We invested 45 minutes trying to politely 'score' a table. Out of 30 tables and 3 of us stalking, we were literally out bullied for 6 tables. Four tables told us they had been there since 3pm and were planning to stay the night. One woman occupied a 6-top alone, having paid her bill over an hour ago, just watching her children play on the playscape. (Mistake to have open after dark).

Bottom line? What kind of restaurant let's their patrons approach and bother other patrons trying to get them to leave, while new patrons physically fight each other for the next opening? LUDICROUS!

I worked in 6 upscale restaurants during my college career and my family ran one. Never have I seen such unnecessary and disconcerting policies.

Especially in our current world situation. Promoting physical contact, approaching others while eating, and then the divisive horrible feelings we had when feeling victimized while trying to GIVE THIS ESTABLISHMENT BUSSINESS!?

Out of sheer determination to celebrate my birthday, we succumbed to a table inside, which has no lovely breeze, no music, no vibe at all, just loud clanging, children screaming, so much din our waiter had to lean in to be heard.

ACTUAL FOOD REVIEW:
- the margarita was very good, but served in a plastic solo cup.
- the fish tacos (Tuna) were boring, nothing 'tropical' about them, ordered 4 received 3, ate 1. The tuna was so tough I could hardly chew it.
- the burger was fine
- the Reuben was dry
- the Tiramisu was fabulous
- waiter Taylor made a real effort but we were struggling in near tears from our outdoor hunting experience.

We cannot recommend the food, the indoors, nor the outdoors experience here. Will not go back.

**Yes, I asked to speak to the manager. He simply said, "I'm sorry you felt that way. This is how we do it here."

OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 2 stars

Food is good, usually good service, inviting atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

I did have higher expectations for the meals but overall a great experience

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

I've avoided this place for several years because the owners have gone out of their way to make people feel unwelcome here.
If all of Orlando isn't welcome here, then none of it is.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Tried the soups not what I was expecting at all it taste like it was from a can definitely not fresh like they advertised. And had to wait 15 min for a server to approach the table smh . At least the view is satisfying.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

Back to be being amazing again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It's really not like the photo,
I thought I would find something better.
The food is simple without salt, to eat tasty I do not recommend it

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

I’ve been here many times over the years. Always a good experience! Have the fish tacos, Mahi-Mahi!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fish