16 Best Wine 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."“

“Amazing dining experience! Every single member of the staff was attentive and beyond helpful. The food, as always was outstanding (try their $38 3 course tasting menu for a little bit of everything). HUGE shout out to Dylan at reception, I accidentally messed up my reservation and he went above and beyond to accommodate our party. 11 out of 10, Orlando staple.“

“excellent service!!!! very good food“

“The Chefs Dinner menu in December was exquisite!“

“The food was great! Lately it seems that the only place to get a good filet mignon cooked appropriately. The way you ask the first time is it any restaurant that doesn't call it self steakhouse. 60 vines does not disappoint. Their shareable's are all amazing, especially the crushed potatoes. we didn't have it last night, but they also have an amazing hamburger. I believe it or not. The wine is great. The atmosphere is great and it's a very fun place for a table of two or a large group.“

“We had an awesome meal and the service was excellent! Very pleasant, quick and delicious!!!“

“First time trying this place out after passing by it multiple times and it was beyond my expectations. We went during happy hours and got two bottles of chardonnay and a shrooms pizza and some type of charcuterie board. Everything was delicious and the service was spectacular! 10 out of 10 experience.“

“Wonderful food, as usual. The sea bass was outstanding! As was the beef bourguignon. The special Halloween cheese board was a real treat!! Dining upstairs on the terrace is just a lovely experience, and the service is warm and accommodating. Still one of our all-time favorite restaurants in Orlando. We live in Europe now, but we always make a special trip to Bites & Bubbles.“

“Always love our visits to WBG. The wait staff was amazing, Kyle, our server, was knowledgeable and so personable, as were the other servers nearby. A total team effort and we loved it! George was there and he stopped by our table and chatted. Great guy that truly loves his restaurant and it really shows! We'll be back! Can't wait!!“

“The food was amazing, I will not go in depth as my friend provided a detailed everything we ate as a review. I hope the food can have a bit more authenticity of Spain specially the octopus we ordered. But the other dishes were very good and hopefully will come back again if they upscale the tapas tastings“

“Great magical dining. Dip, Lobster risotto and pavlova yummy. My aunt and cousin had two rounds of oysters are mentioned they were exquisite. So lucky to have them so close to Stoneybrook.“

“Smooth vibes, great atmosphere, sick DJs. Coming back out for sure 💯“

“The food was good and came out quickly however our server Madison was sure to let us know when we sat down at 8:05 that they close at 9pm. At 8:30 she started to turn away customers and before we left, she was talking very loudly next to our table about how they didn’t schedule enough people on the busiest week and how they had to fend people off during the rush. She was clearly upset and everyone could hear her talking about her dissatisfaction with the scheduling, the tip she received at the table she was clearing and the lack of a bartender (she had 4 tables in the restaurant at this time and it’s a wine bar - no drinks to make).

It’s a super cute place with great food options and wine selections, but her disposition made it uncomfortable. I’m a restaurant manager and if she were my employee, I’d be very concerned about her being on the floor with customers in the future.“

“Vino y cervezas 🍺 y excelente ambiente“

“The atmosphere was amazing! I enjoyed the flight Mimosa. I’m“

“Good food good attention,I spent four days in the hotel and the people who works there during the breakfast they make me feel great every morning thank Gabby and the Lady in the kitchen who cook my food perfectly thanks to the people who work during the night they are profesional and give excelent service I ate the best hamburger of my life in Bite Bistró Thanks again I will come back soon!“