- 整體 3
- 食物 4
- 服務 4
- 氛圍 4
Lake Mary Social is an interesting restaurant. It is located in a strip mall and has a frontage that you would easily pass by, never realizing that a high quality restaurant was even there. It is so understated, in fact, that we had to look carefully to find the entrance.
Once inside, everything changes. Nice lighting and decor, and tables nicely spaced. Even though it was Valentine's Day, it was clear that extra tables had not been squeezed in (as some up-scale restaurants often do).
I noticed that some on-line reviews have criticized the wait time for food and drinks. We had no such issues. My only real disappointment was that the menu was limited (for Valentine's Day) compared to that published on-line. Nevertheless, there were sufficient options to choose from. The shared Charcuterie board was excellent - and could well have been enough for 3 or 4 people. My filet mignon was perfectly cooked and tender, and was deliciously paired with the Truffle Potato Millie-Feuille. The latter are incredible, by the way, but are not listed (sadly) as a regular side dish on the published menu. They appear in the "Social Plates" section for a rather pricy $14. Presumably it is meant to share. My wife had the prime rib and she was a little disappointed with it - especially considering its $50+ price tag.
Finally, be warned that the restaurant automatically applies a 20% gratuity. I don't know if that was another Valentine's Day 'special', but it's worth checking before you slap on whatever tip you might normally do. The restaurant helpfully provides a space for "additional gratuity" on the check. While certainly not a cheap experience; our meal, with drinks, was a substantial $256 - it is certainly on a par with similar places in the Orlando area.
Overall, we enjoyed the experience will definitely dine here again - preferably when the full, normal menu is available.