Kres, Downtown
40 people recommendvia r/orlando30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 17 threads.
What people say, in short
Kres draws repeated recommendations for downtown dates and anniversary dinners. Diners praise both the steaks and a separate vegan menu; one especially liked its creativity, while another found the vegan selection small. Several commenters describe it as an upscale or expensive choice, although one felt overdressed. The ribeye earns a specific recommendation, and service is repeatedly praised.
Address
Kres Chophouse, 17 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32801
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Ribeye
- Best for
- Dates, Celebrations, Groups, Vegetarian
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/TangerineHors3 in r/orlando · Feb 2024
Recommends Kres when asked for a good date restaurant downtown.
- Recommendsu/ElBeeDee in r/orlando · Apr 2024taste
Fantastic vegan menu in an upscale setting, with a three-course offering.
- Recommendsu/hobo11297 in r/orlando · Apr 2024variety
Recommends this fancier downtown spot for its separate vegan menu alongside the regular steak menu.
- Recommendsu/CallMeGutsy in r/orlando · Mar 2025
Names Kres as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/dyingbreed360 in r/orlando · Feb 2024
Agrees with Kress, calling it nice but not as fancy as Bull and Bear, with decent food and good cocktails.
- Recommendsu/xB4Bii_q0Rq30US_420x in r/orlando · Oct 2026
Names Kres as one of their go-to downtown restaurants.
- Recommendsu/shampoo_mohawk_ in r/orlando · Sep 2024price
Suggests Kres for dinner if wanting a really expensive option.
- Recommendsu/Floridamane6 in r/orlando · Jan 2024ambience
Recommends Kres downtown, with a walk around downtown or Lake Eola afterward.
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- Recommendsu/dsande in r/orlando · Dec 2023service
Recommends Kres Chophouse as a scratch kitchen with VIP-like service.
- Recommendsu/KyD2207 in r/orlando · Mar 2025ambience
Calls it top tier and very romantic.
- Recommendsu/Forgotten-Owl4790 in r/orlando · Dec 2024
Names Kres when asked for fancy restaurants with vegetarian options.
- Recommendsu/checkonechecktwo in r/orlando · Feb 2024service
Recommends the steakhouse for dates or groups, praising service and menu variety.
- Recommendsu/AltDaddy in r/orlando · May 2025ambience
Praises the upscale setting and vegan menu after several meals.
- Recommendsu/thelegendblue in r/orlando · Jan 2024consistency
Says it is always so good.
- Recommendsu/truetowhoIam in r/orlando · Aug 2024service
Describes an excellent dining experience.
- Mixedu/katattack268 in r/orlando · Dec 2023ambience
Felt overdressed given the restaurant's casual atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/JazzJedi in r/orlando · Jul 2026taste
Describes the restaurant as very good, though with a different vibe.
- Recommendsu/benjamin_blk in r/orlando · Mar 2025
Names Kres Chophouse as a recommendation.
- Mixedu/Positive-Feedback427 in r/orlando · Apr 2024
Acknowledges the restaurant's popularity but does not favor it personally.
- Recommendsu/katiemk2000 in r/orlando · Feb 2024
Recommends Kress for a more upscale option.
- Recommendsu/SometimesAlchemist in r/orlando · Sep 2024
Suggests dinner at Kres as part of a walking-distance date plan.
- Recommendsu/lindacn in r/orlando · Dec 2023taste
Praises the food as excellent and the service as great.
- Recommendsu/Working-Salt8810 in r/orlando · Sep 2026taste
Ranks the vegan meal particularly highly and suggests it for an upscale occasion.
- Recommendsu/Mama_Mia_of_threeya in r/orlando · Apr 2024service
Recommends Kres for an upscale vegan meal and praises the vegan menu.
- Recommendsu/aclarisse in r/orlando · Sep 2026taste
Highlights the creative vegan food and mentions a three-course vegan menu.
- Recommendsu/HunnyBadger910 in r/orlando · Sep 2024taste
Recommends Kres Chophouse for incredible food and wonderful atmosphere as a special-night choice.
- Recommendsu/Automatic-Weakness26 in r/orlando · Sep 2026variety
Recommends its set vegan menu and Saturday specials.
- Recommendsu/gym-cat in r/orlando · Apr 2024
Chimes in to recommend Kres.
- Mixedu/ParkerFloyd40 in r/orlando · Apr 2024variety
Food is good but the vegan menu is very small, a heads-up for someone wanting many choices.
- Recommendsu/Cobra_Kreese in r/orlando · Dec 2023taste
Still dreams about the ribeye eaten there recently.
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