Wine Bar George is close. Can sit at the bar and eat.
There is a JW Grande Lakes and a JW Bonnet Creek. At Grande Lakes, Primo at the JW is actually a pretty good place to have a meal. The JW is connected to the Ritz Carlton which has a couple of good places- The Michelin starred Knife and Spoon and another place called High Ball and Harvest, more of a southern food place.
I am not familiar with the Bonnet Creek location but as Mr. Kriete, my Gator colleague, stated, Wine Bar George is nearby.
Quicksand is near downtown Orlando. I have not been but my adult daughter likes it- more of a natural and biodynamic wine selection. Probably about a 35 minute drive from the JW depending on traffic. Other more local places near downtown are Kaya, The Strand, Kabooki, Osteria Esther and The Sparrow wine bar. Further on in Winter Park is Prato. Sandlake Road about 10 minutes from the JW also has a slew of restaurants albeit mostly higher end chains.
I am Alfert’s neighbor and longtime riding buddy- I don’t always freely admit this point. But if you want to ride with us while you are here, I am sure we can get you a bike
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huge and thank you.
id love to ride but all ill have is late morning tuesday to the early evening. staying at bonnet creek. if you guys ride on a random tuesday, let me know. otherwise, thank you for the excellent info.
Bonnet Creek is essentially on Disney property. For convenience, I would just go to Wine Bar George in Disney Springs or there is a place called the Boathouse , also in Disney Springs. It is touristy but good . It is operated by the Gibson’s restuarant group out of Chicago. Or google Sandlake rd. restaurants and see if there is anything that suits your fancy. I recall there being a wine bar along there that is not a chain .
Headed to Orlando this week for business. Staying at the Rosen Shingle Creek. Is there a good wine bar or restaurant with a good BTG list close by? Or should I just not bother?
Try Wine Bar George
Run/owned by a Master Somm. Over 200 wines by the glass. Check out the wine list on line
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Wine Bar George is your best bet. I normally don’t venture out into the tourist area too often but went to WBG a few weeks ago and they were very nice and will be happy to pour you tastes. You can Uber or drive and park in the Orange Garage at Disney Springs. Parking is free.
Another option would be the Bull & Bear Steakhouse at the Waldorf Bonnet Creek. Also Primo is an Italian Restaurant at the JW Marriott - Grande Lakes. Wine list is okay but a decent place to sit at the bar and have a meal and a glass of wine.
I saw that but I relly didn’t want to go to Disney and deal with the crowds. Looked at the wine list, they’re proud of that aren’t they? Was hoping ther might be something closer to where I’m staying but likely not eh?
I avoid them like the plague. I’m without auto so I’d have to Uber. I’ll keep it in mind but I may have to slum it.
The Ritz Carlton is 10 mintues from Shingle Creek. They have a nice bar. Go there, have a glass of wine at the bar and eat at one of their restaurants, they have two. Or walk across to the JW Marriott, connected to the Ritz, and eat at Primo.
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Have eaten at Primo a couple of times and have been underwhelmed.
Wine at the Ritz/JW places can be a bit pricey, but less crowded than Disney Springs. But I don’t notice the crowds because I just make a bee-line to Wine Bar George for wine and then walk 50 feet to Morimoto for dinner