Thanks to the hostess for ruining my favorite restaurant. We called and told her we were running late on a Thursday afternoon and when we got here, she shamed us to the bar with chairs she damn well knew we wouldn’t fit in. ? Jose was awesome though.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Deshika B.
This is my first time visiting Otto's high dive, and it was for a work meeting. We came into the place and were immediately greeted by the owner, who went over the menu, how everything works, and explained that it was more of a shared plates type of place. There was about 12 of us in our group, so we liked the idea of that! We were quickly seated (even without the full party, which was a plus), and my boss & I had a conversation while we waited for the rest of our party. Prior to my parties arrival, they set up the table with several glasses of water several bottles to pour from silverware and topic size place we thought it was really cool that they provided all the stuff prior to the party getting here so we didn't kinda have to just sit there and wait. Once everyone in the party arrive, we took a minute to look over the menu and decided to try one of their very famous meal options, the Abundancia. Which had a fitting name! This featured several carafes of daiquiris, a four tiered seafood tower, pastelitos, ropa vieja, rice and beans, cuban bread, and flan and tres leches for dessert. There was SO MUCH FOOD! And we had a great time enjoying it. The restaurant was busy, and a little crowded, but that only added to the experience. I'll be back soon!
Georgina G.
Best ropa vieja and espresso martini in town which is called Bustelo Biafra. We had a little bit of everything from the crudo ceviche, octopus, pernil, ribeye, and rice and beans and although everything tasted amazing, the ropa vieja was the standout for me. Super tender and very flavorful. Am dreaming of it and can't wait to go again just to get that.
J
For a Michelin star restaurant, the service was mediocre. We came at 9pm, but it didn't close until midnight. All the employees acted as though they were closing soon. Drinks were delicious.
First time dinning at Otto’s, it was highly recommended by friends. Our waiter Malia was fantastic, she suggested a great mock tail. My bf ordered the ribeye (fantastic) and I ordered ropa vieja. My plate came out with too much veggies rather than bigger chunks of meat, I let Malia know and she kindly got the GM, Juan, over to our table. Juan was sooo nice and he agreed once he saw my plate. Within 4 mins he had a fresh plate of the ropa vieja with adequate amount of meat. That plate was delicious, the seasoning is just right! Makes me think there’s a little grandma cooking in the back ? overall great experience and will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ropa Vieja, Beans and Rice
Colleen K.
A must visit!! Probably the best cocktails in the area. It's a small joint, so don't go in expecting to get a table without a reservation especially not inside-- but I've had good luck outside and at the bar with walkups I've tried nearly the whole menu and loved everything, but the mojo chicken for dinner and the China Pepino cocktail are my favs.
Erica E.
Listen, this was an experience. I joined my teammates here for a family dinner and I'm so glad that I work alongside foodies who know all of the hot spots. You think you know a city and then you're introduced to a business that sticks with you. Otto's High Dive is definitely one of those spots. As a lover of Cuban food, the smells that hit me as soon as we walked inside took me back to South Florida and I knew I was in the right spot. As a party of 9 or 10, I can't believe that they found a way to accomodate us a table near the front. Prime seating! As soon as we sat down, we got down to business with ordering. Our manager Andi has fabulous taste and suggested we opt in for the abundancia family-style meal with ropa vieja. This meal comes with 2 daquiri pitchers, the seafood tower, a variety of pastries, ropa vieja, rice & beans, Cuban bread + butter/guava jam and a dessert of your choice. Wow. This was a brilliant idea to add to the menu! Can I say that each course got better and better as we continued eating? The bread was delicious and the butter was even better. I tasted the savory pastries to start and they were so good! The seafood tower? Bomb. I'm a big seafood lover and each layer was so fresh, the sauces complimented each option wonderfully, I could eat that everyday. Ropa Vieja is one of my favorite Cuban dishes and Otto's was so flavorful. The daiquiris were strong and tasty, the apple being my personal fave. I seriously can't sing their praises enough - the Chef was playing zerooooo games back there okay? And much love to the team! They were super accommodating and the service was beyond wonderful. Seriously can't wait to get back to Orlando so I can visit Otto's again!
Airam D.
Otto's checks all the boxes. From the great food, amazing beverage offerings, and the awesome service, you will have a delicious time here. Imbibe in the cocktails and great (and scrumptious) selection of mocktails and devour their dishes. I've been for brunch and dinner. Anything from the raw bar is a must. The lechon asado is always a good choice. For brunch, the avocado toast or eggs benedict should be on your list. I would even suggest ending the night here for a night cap and dessert because their Tres Leches is The interior design is also on point. So if you like good food and good vibes. This is the spot.
KJ D.
Food ,service and atmosphere are All amazing. Carl was Our server and did a great job. We will be back asap.
Otto's High Dive. Went for happy hour yesterday. Ordered from the main and happy hour menus. Everything was absolutely superb. We ended up ordering an extra HH Cuban sandwich ti take home for later. Yum. The shrimp cocktail was the most surprising - wow. Parking isn't the easiest but worth it. Food comes out quickly and the servers are super nice. Indoor and outdoor seating and a food truck too!
Simon Carnal
?These must be the most expensive drinks in Orlando.Shockingly expensive menu as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Anna L.
I've been to Otto's High Dive 3-4 times now, but mostly just for drinks and oysters. The drinks are always fabulous, but I finally got to dine in and have a formal dinner the other night, and I was truly impressed! We had a reservation for a group of 9 and we were able to fit in their one large cozy booth nestled in the back corner. Our server was wonderful and patient as we ordered some appetizers to share, as well as the Abundancia for the table which includes a pitcher of daiquiris, the seafood tower, sweet & savory pastelitos, Cuban bread with butter & guava spread, ropa vieja, rice & beans, and your choice of dessert. It's a truly beautiful, generous spread that's perfect for dining with a bigger group of people. The seafood tower alone features oysters, shrimp cocktail, crudo, yellowfin & watermelon ceviche, and crab salad served with plantain chips. Additionally, we ordered the hearts of palm salad and the squash & burrata. Everyone at the table was raving about the burrata served with coffee spiced kabocha squash and roasted beets. The guava & cheese pastelitos were one of the biggest surprises for me... probably the best ones I've found in Orlando. That guava filling is on another level! We even ordered some extras which I enjoyed for breakfast the next morning. The ropa vieja (braised short rib) was amazing, accompanied by a hearty serving of rice & beans. I love that it felt like a true family-style feast. They have two desserts on the menu, and of course we had to try them both. These servings are massive and definitely shareable. Both the Florida orange tres leches and the flan duo (chocolate and traditional) are phenomenal, ending the meal on a sweet note! Circling back to the drinks, I've never had a bad cocktail here. All of their daiquiris are delish, love the frozen Froquito, Floridian Slip, Square Group, Chancleta, and don't miss their coquito. I'm currently pregnant, so I really appreciate the effort they put into their specialty mocktail menu. I tried the Coqui and the Santa Clara Spritz both of which were beautiful and tasty. Excited to go back for more!
Skylar W.
Ok YUM! We had a team dinner here ahead of a work event, and what a great choice. We got the "abundancia" which came with daiquiri pitchers, a seafood tower, pastelitos, ropa vieja, rice and beans, Cuban bread & guava sauce, as well as dessert (we got tres leches and both regular and chocolate flan). We also got plantains, the squash burrata salad, and the hearts of palm. I think we tried nearly everything on the entire menu. We were seated at a long booth and pulled up 2 extra chairs to complete the table. We had just enough room for 9 of us. I ordered the sandflea mocktail, which was coconut, cinnamon, mace, and raisin. It was super milky, but I loved the flavors! Everyone seemed to enjoy the daiquiris (aromatic and san domingo) but I didn't try them. We did end our meal with strawberry coquito which I tasted - they were delicious and came in the most adorable little cups. My favorites of the evening were the crudo (Citrus Cured Kingfish. Mojo Aioli. Mango Salsa. Chicharrón. Cilantro), crab salad (Pineapple. Lime. Avocado. Plantain Chips), burrata salad (Coffee Spiced Kabocha Squash. Roasted Beets. Frisée. Burrata. Spiced Pepitas. Honey Vinaigrette), chocolate flan, and Florida orange tres leches. The desserts were PHENOMENAL - even if I hadn't saved room for them, I would have made room for them. I'm not an oyster girl but it seems like they're super popular here and everyone else at our table seemed to enjoy them. The interior is super cool - lots of brown and green, which I liked. Overall a really great experience at a beloved spot in Orlando!
Vanessa B.
Came for the expresso martini, can't say much about the food. But if you are considering grabbing a spontaneous drink after work it's best to reserve a table. 2 hr wait without one
Thanks to the hostess for ruining my favorite restaurant. We called and told her we were running late on a Thursday afternoon and when we got here, she shamed us to the bar with chairs she damn well knew we wouldn’t fit in. ? Jose was awesome though.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
This is my first time visiting Otto's high dive, and it was for a work meeting. We came into the place and were immediately greeted by the owner, who went over the menu, how everything works, and explained that it was more of a shared plates type of place. There was about 12 of us in our group, so we liked the idea of that! We were quickly seated (even without the full party, which was a plus), and my boss & I had a conversation while we waited for the rest of our party. Prior to my parties arrival, they set up the table with several glasses of water several bottles to pour from silverware and topic size place we thought it was really cool that they provided all the stuff prior to the party getting here so we didn't kinda have to just sit there and wait. Once everyone in the party arrive, we took a minute to look over the menu and decided to try one of their very famous meal options, the Abundancia. Which had a fitting name! This featured several carafes of daiquiris, a four tiered seafood tower, pastelitos, ropa vieja, rice and beans, cuban bread, and flan and tres leches for dessert. There was SO MUCH FOOD! And we had a great time enjoying it. The restaurant was busy, and a little crowded, but that only added to the experience. I'll be back soon!
Best ropa vieja and espresso martini in town which is called Bustelo Biafra. We had a little bit of everything from the crudo ceviche, octopus, pernil, ribeye, and rice and beans and although everything tasted amazing, the ropa vieja was the standout for me. Super tender and very flavorful. Am dreaming of it and can't wait to go again just to get that.
For a Michelin star restaurant, the service was mediocre. We came at 9pm, but it didn't close until midnight. All the employees acted as though they were closing soon. Drinks were delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Guava Pastelito, Cuban Sandwich
Great bartenders! The food is good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time dinning at Otto’s, it was highly recommended by friends. Our waiter Malia was fantastic, she suggested a great mock tail. My bf ordered the ribeye (fantastic) and I ordered ropa vieja. My plate came out with too much veggies rather than bigger chunks of meat, I let Malia know and she kindly got the GM, Juan, over to our table. Juan was sooo nice and he agreed once he saw my plate. Within 4 mins he had a fresh plate of the ropa vieja with adequate amount of meat. That plate was delicious, the seasoning is just right! Makes me think there’s a little grandma cooking in the back ? overall great experience and will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ropa Vieja, Beans and Rice
A must visit!! Probably the best cocktails in the area. It's a small joint, so don't go in expecting to get a table without a reservation especially not inside-- but I've had good luck outside and at the bar with walkups I've tried nearly the whole menu and loved everything, but the mojo chicken for dinner and the China Pepino cocktail are my favs.
Listen, this was an experience. I joined my teammates here for a family dinner and I'm so glad that I work alongside foodies who know all of the hot spots. You think you know a city and then you're introduced to a business that sticks with you. Otto's High Dive is definitely one of those spots. As a lover of Cuban food, the smells that hit me as soon as we walked inside took me back to South Florida and I knew I was in the right spot. As a party of 9 or 10, I can't believe that they found a way to accomodate us a table near the front. Prime seating! As soon as we sat down, we got down to business with ordering. Our manager Andi has fabulous taste and suggested we opt in for the abundancia family-style meal with ropa vieja. This meal comes with 2 daquiri pitchers, the seafood tower, a variety of pastries, ropa vieja, rice & beans, Cuban bread + butter/guava jam and a dessert of your choice. Wow. This was a brilliant idea to add to the menu! Can I say that each course got better and better as we continued eating? The bread was delicious and the butter was even better. I tasted the savory pastries to start and they were so good! The seafood tower? Bomb. I'm a big seafood lover and each layer was so fresh, the sauces complimented each option wonderfully, I could eat that everyday. Ropa Vieja is one of my favorite Cuban dishes and Otto's was so flavorful. The daiquiris were strong and tasty, the apple being my personal fave. I seriously can't sing their praises enough - the Chef was playing zerooooo games back there okay? And much love to the team! They were super accommodating and the service was beyond wonderful. Seriously can't wait to get back to Orlando so I can visit Otto's again!
Otto's checks all the boxes. From the great food, amazing beverage offerings, and the awesome service, you will have a delicious time here. Imbibe in the cocktails and great (and scrumptious) selection of mocktails and devour their dishes. I've been for brunch and dinner. Anything from the raw bar is a must. The lechon asado is always a good choice. For brunch, the avocado toast or eggs benedict should be on your list. I would even suggest ending the night here for a night cap and dessert because their Tres Leches is The interior design is also on point. So if you like good food and good vibes. This is the spot.
Food ,service and atmosphere are All amazing. Carl was Our server and did a great job. We will be back asap.
Restaurantji Recommends
Otto's High Dive. Went for happy hour yesterday. Ordered from the main and happy hour menus. Everything was absolutely superb. We ended up ordering an extra HH Cuban sandwich ti take home for later. Yum. The shrimp cocktail was the most surprising - wow. Parking isn't the easiest but worth it. Food comes out quickly and the servers are super nice. Indoor and outdoor seating and a food truck too!
?These must be the most expensive drinks in Orlando.Shockingly expensive menu as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
I've been to Otto's High Dive 3-4 times now, but mostly just for drinks and oysters. The drinks are always fabulous, but I finally got to dine in and have a formal dinner the other night, and I was truly impressed! We had a reservation for a group of 9 and we were able to fit in their one large cozy booth nestled in the back corner. Our server was wonderful and patient as we ordered some appetizers to share, as well as the Abundancia for the table which includes a pitcher of daiquiris, the seafood tower, sweet & savory pastelitos, Cuban bread with butter & guava spread, ropa vieja, rice & beans, and your choice of dessert. It's a truly beautiful, generous spread that's perfect for dining with a bigger group of people. The seafood tower alone features oysters, shrimp cocktail, crudo, yellowfin & watermelon ceviche, and crab salad served with plantain chips. Additionally, we ordered the hearts of palm salad and the squash & burrata. Everyone at the table was raving about the burrata served with coffee spiced kabocha squash and roasted beets. The guava & cheese pastelitos were one of the biggest surprises for me... probably the best ones I've found in Orlando. That guava filling is on another level! We even ordered some extras which I enjoyed for breakfast the next morning. The ropa vieja (braised short rib) was amazing, accompanied by a hearty serving of rice & beans. I love that it felt like a true family-style feast. They have two desserts on the menu, and of course we had to try them both. These servings are massive and definitely shareable. Both the Florida orange tres leches and the flan duo (chocolate and traditional) are phenomenal, ending the meal on a sweet note! Circling back to the drinks, I've never had a bad cocktail here. All of their daiquiris are delish, love the frozen Froquito, Floridian Slip, Square Group, Chancleta, and don't miss their coquito. I'm currently pregnant, so I really appreciate the effort they put into their specialty mocktail menu. I tried the Coqui and the Santa Clara Spritz both of which were beautiful and tasty. Excited to go back for more!
Ok YUM! We had a team dinner here ahead of a work event, and what a great choice. We got the "abundancia" which came with daiquiri pitchers, a seafood tower, pastelitos, ropa vieja, rice and beans, Cuban bread & guava sauce, as well as dessert (we got tres leches and both regular and chocolate flan). We also got plantains, the squash burrata salad, and the hearts of palm. I think we tried nearly everything on the entire menu. We were seated at a long booth and pulled up 2 extra chairs to complete the table. We had just enough room for 9 of us. I ordered the sandflea mocktail, which was coconut, cinnamon, mace, and raisin. It was super milky, but I loved the flavors! Everyone seemed to enjoy the daiquiris (aromatic and san domingo) but I didn't try them. We did end our meal with strawberry coquito which I tasted - they were delicious and came in the most adorable little cups. My favorites of the evening were the crudo (Citrus Cured Kingfish. Mojo Aioli. Mango Salsa. Chicharrón. Cilantro), crab salad (Pineapple. Lime. Avocado. Plantain Chips), burrata salad (Coffee Spiced Kabocha Squash. Roasted Beets. Frisée. Burrata. Spiced Pepitas. Honey Vinaigrette), chocolate flan, and Florida orange tres leches. The desserts were PHENOMENAL - even if I hadn't saved room for them, I would have made room for them. I'm not an oyster girl but it seems like they're super popular here and everyone else at our table seemed to enjoy them. The interior is super cool - lots of brown and green, which I liked. Overall a really great experience at a beloved spot in Orlando!
Came for the expresso martini, can't say much about the food. But if you are considering grabbing a spontaneous drink after work it's best to reserve a table. 2 hr wait without one