Salt & the Cellar by Akira Back

there is a clear elevated vibe that resonates on every level. Very creative, meticulously assembled dishes that taste even better than they look. Delicious cocktails with a dramatic flair that is never unwelcomed to us. They equally wowed us with their extraordinary, knowledgeable and amical service enough for us to want to go back next time we're in Orlando

I had an incredible experience overall. The presentation was outstanding, and the customer service, especially from our server Elena, was top-notch (10/10). As we were leaving, we expressed interest in exploring the upstairs restaurant, and Elena set it up with a gentleman who kindly offered us a tour (I do not remember his name unfortunately). The place impressed me with its cleanliness, modernity, and elegant design, especially the overall aesthetic. I'll definitely be returning. Thanks for a memorable experience!

This restaurant experience was one for the books! It’s located, in what feels like the extension of a boutique hotel lobby. Very chic, smells luxe as soon as you walk in but I was a bit surprised by the “openness “ to the hotel and all its passerbyers. This is extremely minor because as soon as you are seated you immediately are transported to an intimate, high end restaurant that you know will make for a fun night. Our host and server for the evening was Paul. He’s phenomenal! Courteous, informative, not pushy and extremely charming. He gave us recommendations and none of them disappointed. Every restaurant should have a Paul on their roster. To start we had the tuna pizza and tacos. First of all I was skeptical of a…tuna pizza???? But boy was I unbelievably impressed. We went a few nights ago and I’m still craving another bite. The pizza is delicate, sophisticated, and delicious! The tacos did not disappoint either. They are small bites but perfect for sharing. For mains we had the sea bass and filet mignon with the brussels and veggie fried rice. Every dish was made to perfection. The brussel sprouts were perhaps one of the best I’ve ever had! For a side dish to stand up to these unbelievable mains, says everything about the caliber and quality of preparation that hits your table. Magnificent. To end the evening, we shared the lemon dessert. Not too sweet, exquisite presentation, each bite was amazing with a bit of nostalgia as the strawberry ice cream and crumbs reminded me of a childhood strawberry shortcake bar. Yum! We enjoyed two of the drinks on the menu and although they are alcohol free- we didn’t miss the alcohol. We were buzzing with excitement from the enchanting presentation. They were dramatic and I absolutely loved it. This place really is special. I cannot wait to go back to try everything else on the menu and have another drink. It’s perfect for a special night out or just when you want to treat yourself to an evening of taste bud perfection. I highly recommend!!!!