5:15 reservations ordered food and drinks at 5:50. 35 min of nothing! finally got our drinks at 6:15. Had to cancel food that was ordered at 6:40 to make our 7pm show at Kia center...place was a joke!! Our server Jordan did the best he can with having no support.
Kristen
First they claimed to not have our reservation, that should have been our green light to leave. Everyone seemed to be all over the place. Pretty sure it was because there was a lot going on in the area however we were there for 45 min before one round of drinks and an appetizer came out. Def not a place to go if you're on an agenda but good for a drink and a plate if you have a few hours.
Cathy
Service was poor. Took a long time to get waited on. They seemed understaffed. We had reservations, but were seated at forgotten table in the corner in the cocktail lounge area. That area seemed hastily put together and not the best quality. Food was decent, but no extras or anything special.
Rachel
Food and drinks were very good. Service was slow but friendly. With a big show at the Kia Center and a soccer game it was crowded hence the slow service. But they did their best and we would visit again!
Rashmy
went to The District GastroBar for brunch with a friend, and we had a great time! She ordered the shrimp and grits with a strawberry margarita, and I went with the steak and eggs paired with a strawberry lemonade sangria. Everything came out quickly, fresh, and flavorful. We had reservations, which worked out perfectly because the place started getting busy a little after 1 p.m. The vibes were great good food, good drinks, and a lively atmosphere without feeling overcrowded. Definitely a solid spot for brunch. I'd go back again!
David
We went to the Gastrobar prior to a Orlando City Soccer game. It is within walking distance to the stadium. The food and service were excellent. Will go back!!
Tracey
The food was good. The service was impeccable. Great place for a date night (it wasn't busy).
Gayla
It was cool. Arrived 3 mins after happy hour was over:/ Wings were good. Too much parm cheese on oysters and they looked like they waited too long to be served. All shrimp & grits were eaten. We ordered a margarita but since it was after happy hour server assumed we didn't want it as we never recieved it..... Passed on butter cake.
Amanda
Out of all pizzas, crab, lobster, and espresso Martinis. Wait for food and drinks were insane. We went before a show and were late to the show.
Chiante
Our party had a reservation and were seated promptly, which we appreciated. However, the overall experience was disappointing. There was only one waitress covering the entire restaurant, and while she was clearly doing her best under pressure, the service suffered as a result. The wait for food was quite long, and when it finally arrived, the quality was unfortunately very poor. Several menu items were unavailable. The lobster omelette and lobster fried rice both contained numerous shell fragments, and the rice was extremely undercooked and hard. The French toast was dry and dense—more like regular toast than anything else. We also ordered drinks that were never brought to our table. When we asked to speak with the manager to share our concerns (not to request a discount or compensation), they refused to come over and seemed to deliberately avoid us. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience, and we hope the restaurant can address these issues moving forward.
Stopped in prior to the Luke Bryan concert for a meal and drink. Lived formerly next door to the Kia Center it was a perfect location The food was great, drinks even better. The staff couldn’t have been griendlier. Would highly recommend!
Carrie
Great location just next to the Kia Center. Perfect place to grab a meal and drink prior to a concert. Food was tasty and reasonably priced. We tried three wings, pizza and a hummus appetizer. The staff were friendly and service was great. Will definitely return when in Downtown Orlando again.
Erika Pearson
Stopped in before and after graduation. Food, service and ambience on point! So close to the Kia center we walked to graduation!
Wayne Green
I have been to The District numerous times and normally enjoy the cocktails and food. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was disappointing. I ordered the veggie melt pizza which I have had in the past. Normally, it’s a freshly prepared pizza. What I was served during my last visit was a frozen grocery store pizza that was placed in the oven for a few minutes. Very disappointing! The food at the District was one of the things that attracted me to the restaurant.
Claude Elivert
I had great experience there! The bartenders were amazing. The vibes were great. I had one drink but definitely coming to try there food!!
5:15 reservations ordered food and drinks at 5:50. 35 min of nothing! finally got our drinks at 6:15. Had to cancel food that was ordered at 6:40 to make our 7pm show at Kia center...place was a joke!! Our server Jordan did the best he can with having no support.
First they claimed to not have our reservation, that should have been our green light to leave. Everyone seemed to be all over the place. Pretty sure it was because there was a lot going on in the area however we were there for 45 min before one round of drinks and an appetizer came out. Def not a place to go if you're on an agenda but good for a drink and a plate if you have a few hours.
Service was poor. Took a long time to get waited on. They seemed understaffed. We had reservations, but were seated at forgotten table in the corner in the cocktail lounge area. That area seemed hastily put together and not the best quality. Food was decent, but no extras or anything special.
Food and drinks were very good. Service was slow but friendly. With a big show at the Kia Center and a soccer game it was crowded hence the slow service. But they did their best and we would visit again!
went to The District GastroBar for brunch with a friend, and we had a great time! She ordered the shrimp and grits with a strawberry margarita, and I went with the steak and eggs paired with a strawberry lemonade sangria. Everything came out quickly, fresh, and flavorful. We had reservations, which worked out perfectly because the place started getting busy a little after 1 p.m. The vibes were great good food, good drinks, and a lively atmosphere without feeling overcrowded. Definitely a solid spot for brunch. I'd go back again!
We went to the Gastrobar prior to a Orlando City Soccer game. It is within walking distance to the stadium. The food and service were excellent. Will go back!!
The food was good. The service was impeccable. Great place for a date night (it wasn't busy).
It was cool. Arrived 3 mins after happy hour was over:/ Wings were good. Too much parm cheese on oysters and they looked like they waited too long to be served. All shrimp & grits were eaten. We ordered a margarita but since it was after happy hour server assumed we didn't want it as we never recieved it..... Passed on butter cake.
Out of all pizzas, crab, lobster, and espresso Martinis. Wait for food and drinks were insane. We went before a show and were late to the show.
Our party had a reservation and were seated promptly, which we appreciated. However, the overall experience was disappointing. There was only one waitress covering the entire restaurant, and while she was clearly doing her best under pressure, the service suffered as a result. The wait for food was quite long, and when it finally arrived, the quality was unfortunately very poor. Several menu items were unavailable. The lobster omelette and lobster fried rice both contained numerous shell fragments, and the rice was extremely undercooked and hard. The French toast was dry and dense—more like regular toast than anything else. We also ordered drinks that were never brought to our table. When we asked to speak with the manager to share our concerns (not to request a discount or compensation), they refused to come over and seemed to deliberately avoid us. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience, and we hope the restaurant can address these issues moving forward.
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Stopped in prior to the Luke Bryan concert for a meal and drink. Lived formerly next door to the Kia Center it was a perfect location The food was great, drinks even better. The staff couldn’t have been griendlier. Would highly recommend!
Great location just next to the Kia Center. Perfect place to grab a meal and drink prior to a concert. Food was tasty and reasonably priced. We tried three wings, pizza and a hummus appetizer. The staff were friendly and service was great. Will definitely return when in Downtown Orlando again.
Stopped in before and after graduation. Food, service and ambience on point! So close to the Kia center we walked to graduation!
I have been to The District numerous times and normally enjoy the cocktails and food. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was disappointing. I ordered the veggie melt pizza which I have had in the past. Normally, it’s a freshly prepared pizza. What I was served during my last visit was a frozen grocery store pizza that was placed in the oven for a few minutes. Very disappointing! The food at the District was one of the things that attracted me to the restaurant.
I had great experience there! The bartenders were amazing. The vibes were great. I had one drink but definitely coming to try there food!!
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