K Restaurant and Wine Bar

 

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Kathy K.

San Francisco, CA

6/9/2009

So I had flown to Orlando for work. A week there didn't seem so bad until I woke up the next day and needed a place to eat.
MY GOD.
Awful.
I mean call me spoiled. Call me a pain. Call me a snob. But have you tried to eat in Orlando????!?!?!
For a person to be staying in the "Happiest Place on Earth" I was pretty damn unhappy.

BUT....luckily, I was taken to K Restaurant for dinner by the bosses and almost wept with happiness when I saw the menu. And the ambiance (cute painting with the theme of "love" everywhere). And the waiters (hellooooo lover!).

Needless to say, this place was chic, friendly, quick, and delicious.

I ordered the scallops and savored every bite, and tenderly ate my chocolate lava cake dessert.

The wine list, while small, had some good choices on it and the overall feel and class of the restaurant instilled some faith back into me that not all of Orlando was hell. Sorry you Floridians--I was beginning to lose my mind after blocks of chain steak restaurants and bad pizza were all I could see. For this foodie, the options  for her palate before K restaurant made her stomach cramp.

If I ever return to Orlando again, K will definitely be a place I return to.

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michael m.

New York, NY

2/8/2009

It was last Christmas and Niki and I attended a family gathering at my aunt's home in Florida. Over wine and hors d'oeuvres we all shared holiday cheer and stories of the past year. My cousins from Orlando whose company I immensely enjoy but do not see often enough were there. So many times we have met in family circles but we haven't spent time out alone as a pair of couples. Many times we have spoke about getting together for drinks and dinner but life always seemed to get in the way.

A couple months later, I am driving in my car down interstate 95. I wondered to myself if they might be interested in having dinner. I sent a quick text and shortly there after a time,date, and location were selected. That weekend we arrived at their home in Orlando. We were given a brief tour of recent renovations made, polished off a glass of wine, then headed out to our pre arranged dining destination.

K is a restaurant and wine bar located in the College Park area of Orlando. I haven't been to this area before but I have been to nearby Lake Eola where Niki and I have walked our dogs a few times. K is poshly decorated with many pieces of artwork on the wall which I would imagine are works from local artists. We were promptly seated which was refreshing since countless times before we have been left waiting for a table at other restaurants. I find this annoying since reservations are usually a requirement for finer dining. The enviroment was loud at first but after getting comfortable it was easy to listen and make conversation with our party.

After being presented a wine list we collectively selected a Cabernet Savignon from Washington . I found the wine to be an excellent choice being delightfully aromatic with bold flavor and a pleasant finish. The waiter returned and we completed our order which began to arrive at our table quite promptly.

For starters I had the Fried Green Tomato Salad, a unique dish nicely presented and full of flavor. Niki ordered an Iceberg Wedge Salad with a light but tangy dressing which she deeply enjoyed. My entree selection was Duck Breast served with Red Cabbage and Roasted Potatoes covered in a Huckleberry Sauce, spectacular to say the least. Niki had the Braised Turkey Hash accompanied by Potatoes, Smoked Bacon, and a Poached Egg. I had to sample her dish and I can comfortably state that it was divine.

Shorty after completing our meals the dessert arrived. I had the Lavender Creme Brulle which was splendid and a must have when you dine here. Niki enjoyed the Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Bean Ice Creme which is a fantastic choice for all you death by chocolate lovers.

After we completed our dessert our party moved to the adjacent wine bar. A very comfortable and intimate space once again decorated by nice works of art , all for sale. We relaxed, conversed,and sipped on wine and beer till closing. A great end to a exceptional evening.

I highly recommend that when in the Orlando area stop by, step in, and enjoy. You won't regret your visit to K. I will be back very soon, guaranteed.

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S. S.

Atlanta, GA

1/10/2008

So wine bars are huge in Orlando, aren't they?  

Well I went to K Restaurant for the food and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality.  The inside is decorated with paintings (when I went the exhibit revolved around love, so lots of hearts everywhere...in a pretty classy way).  For dinner the lights are low and each table is lit by a candle.  The owner was a kinda gruff fellow (I don't know why I keep having encounters with these types), but our curly haired waiter was friendly.  

I had the pistachio encrusted duck.  The duck was great, but the crust tasted really strange and salty.  I hear the steak dish was good too.  The wine matched well and there is an okay number choices by the glass.  For dessert, the chocolate lava cake was good, but the bread pudding was frickin' awesome.  Definitely get it, if it's available.  And they have illy coffee, another plus.

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Beverly W.

Orlando, FL

4/17/2008

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the Orlando area, combining all the ingredients (no pun intended) that make dining out an enjoyable experience.  Located in College Park on the corner of Vassar Street and Edgewater Drive, K Restaurant offers an electric selection of  innovated dishes, which change daily.  On my three visits, the appetizers, entrees, and desserts have been delicious.  The wine list is fairly impressive, and the wait-staff is excellent without being intrusive.  

Highly recommended for a romantic evening, or for a more casual experience, sit at one of the sidewalk tables, and dine al fresco - the people watching is great!   The restaurant tends to draw a hip/professional crowd; however, each time I've visited, the vibe was different. The decor with its dark-red, art covered walls is both exotic and quirky, combining hip with romantic sophistication. Don't miss this one!

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