Wine Bars and Lounges
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| * 2008 Dining Award Winners B Breakfast BR Brunch L Lunch D Dinner h Reservations recommended n Extensive wine list |
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Wine Bars and Lounges
The Beacon The Sanctuary, 100 South Eola Drive, Thornton Park 407-841-5444. beaconorlando.com BR Sat.-Sun.; D daily. Impressive food like pork chops with puréed maple-bourbon butternut squash, wilted winter spinach and applewood-smoked bacon is served in South Beach-esque space. The eye-popping urban interior and spacious outdoor lounge serve a martini-mad crowd. Price: $$-$$$ Credit cards: AE DS MC V hn
*Blue Martini Mall at Millenia, 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando 407-447-2583. bluemartinilounge.com Open daily. Live music, cocktails accented with glow sticks, trendy bar foods and a lively dance floor lure upscale singles. Price: $$-$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V n
Bösendorfer Lounge The Grand Bohemian Hotel, 325 South Orange Avenue, Downtown Orlando 407-313-9000. grandbohemianhotel.com Open daily. Black marble, red stone and mirrors, plus an Imperial Grand Bösendorfer piano, create an edgy and upscale environment for martinis, indulgent nibbles and entertainment. Price: $-$$$ Credit cards: AE DC DS MC V n
*Eola Wine Company 136 Park Avenue, Winter Park 407-647-9103; 500 East Central Boulevard, Orlando 407-481-9100. eolawinecompany.com Open daily. Part retail shops, part lounges, the twin Eola Wine Company shops offer an impressive variety of labels, more than 100 wines by the glass and a commendable selection of beers. Nibble on flatbreads, cheese platters and bruschetta “flights.” Price: $-$$$ Credit cards: AE MC V n
The Grape Wine Bar Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Suite 120, Orlando 407-351-5815. yourgrape.com L-D daily. If you’re meeting a visiting conventioneer for a drink, opt for The Grape, a wine bar and retail shop. You can snack on chicken-and-portabello quiche, steak sandwiches and chocolate fondue. Price: $ Credit cards: AE MC V n
Rix Lounge Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3806. rixlounge.com Open daily. House music, specialty drinks, tapas-style appetizers and rotating entertainment entice in an upscale atmosphere. Price: $-$$$ Credit cards: All hn
*The Wine Room 270 Park Avenue South, Winter Park 407-696-WINE. thewineroomonline.com Open daily. Warm and inviting, The Wine Room offers hundreds of wines for sale. Dozens are available as one- to three-ounce samples, too, paid for through a debit system. They can be enjoyed, along with artisan cheeses, on comfy sofas. Price: $ Credit cards: AE DS MC V n
