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World class southern contemporary menu  - The District Gastrobar, Orlando, FL

The District Gastrobar

3.8
3.8
165 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
The District GastroBar has an innovative design that starts in the restaurant's entrance, a well ­curated modern speak easy with a nostalgic vintage ambiance and an eclectic array of "one ­off" pieces of Prohibition and 1940 era inspired artwork. Walk past the restaurants front door, guests encounter a antique bronze tin ceiling wrapped around historic 1900 brick, custom vintage lighting, but only the adventurous will discover all that The District GastroBar has to offer. With a distinct dining room, grandiose bar layout, an open air patio and a women’s bathroom complete with a salon inspired feel and antique perfume bottles. The cuisine, much like the design, is intended to set a new course. Chef Lamond Cooper and menu creator Andre Walton have adapted to the new shared plate dining trend that has swept the nation, and with The District GastroBar menu, they have created waves on the food scene better known as GASTRONOMY!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Speakeasy, Contemporary Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (407) 237-0366
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    We cater special events and functions
  • Private party facilities
    Buyouts options available

What 165 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The District Gastrobar is a vibrant spot offering "excellent food" and a prime location near the Kia Center, perfect for pre-show dining. Guests praise the "amazing" and diverse cuisine, cozy ambiance, and "fantastic" service. While some note slower service during peak times, the overall experience remains "wonderful."

165 Reviews
  1. Aubra

    VIP

    Orlando

    36 reviews

    1.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This review is based on our experience with the little short bartender with lots of tattoos. He went from ignoring us to just being nasty with absolutely no sense of customer service and definitely not customer retention. He needs to be pulled from customer interactions and retrained. Three of us ate meals that tasted good and Amanda's (our waitress) service was good. The bartender did mess up one drink but Amanda replaced it without being asked. When the second drink was made with soda instead of tonic, we didn't even complain. After spending close $250, we went to the basketball game at the Kia center. We enjoyed ourselves and decided to head back over there. We sat down at the bar and we were ignored. A customer next to me knocked over an entire beer, broke the glass that it was in. The beer began to run down towards me. I had to jump up and grab our things. "Tattoo" made no haste and he let the customers clean it up. He did not acknowledge me in anyway, so I asked one of the waitresses if she could help, but she had tables. My husband ended up walking around the other side of the bar to stand in front of the bartender for several minutes. Besides for moving quite slowly, he refused to make any eye contact with my husband or acknowledge him in any way. As a VIP Opentable.com member since 2004, we eat out all the time. I expected the bartender to at least say he would get to us as soon as he could but nothing. A customer beside my husband said the guy couldat least acknowledge you. Finally, my husband asked him if he was ever going to acknowledge him and this guy got nasty with my husband. I told him not to say anything to my husband and our friend was telling me it wasn't worth it. We had such a nice night and this guy's poor service really put a damper on it. Seemed like this guy didn't even want to be there. It's a shame because the food was good and we thought we'd found a new place to visit. With Tattoo there, we will think twice.

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  2. Tom

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Cajun shrimp po boy was excellent. Nice atmosphere and great service.

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  3. EmilyM

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was not so great especially the checking in for reservation and seating. Made a reservation, but waited for 45 to get seated and then about 65-75 min for our food. We were beyond frustrated, but the food was amazing! Not worth the wait and will definitely pick a different restaurant next time we’re in Orlando.

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  4. jim

    Orlando

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food. Nice servers but bar is VERY slow. Note they will not take cash and charge a 20% tip on every bill that you cannot remove!

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  5. Paul

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food did not seem to be fresh made. Tasted like leftovers. Low quality gumbo and lobster rolls.

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  6. Graham

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, just a little short on choice for me personally on the Brunch Menu but what we did have was really good.

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  7. Ricardo

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience while visiting Orlando - definitely going back to try the other menu items I didn’t get to this time!

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  8. Jean

    Orlando

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, close to the KIA center. I would have preferred a real plate instead of a piece of slate for a plate. Pimento burger was good but way messy.

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  9. Matthew

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good location if you are headed to an Orlando City game, however service level fairly low (servers not very attentive) and food is just mediocre- some items are very salty, etc. Overall an ‘ok’ experience.

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  10. Patrick

    Orlando

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    For a restaurant near the Kia center, they are inadequately staffed. Food is mediocre.

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The District Gastrobar is rated 3.8 stars by 165 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The District Gastrobar

534 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32805-2206

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Orlando
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Speakeasy, Contemporary Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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