The Strand
33 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/orlando30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 18 threads.
What people say, in short
The Strand draws repeated dinner recommendations, including dates and anniversaries. Diners praise the food, while one visitor was disappointed with both food and service. Two commenters warn that reservations can be important or difficult to obtain. Others suggest drinks at the neighboring bar before or after dinner.
Address
The Strand, 807 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
At a glance
- Best for
- Dates, Celebrations
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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/TiredMillennialDad in r/orlando · Jan 2024
Suggests The Strand for a dinner date.
- Recommendsu/MasonHere in r/orlando · Jun 2025
Lists it among favorites for dinner.
- Recommendsu/TheSeanDon in r/orlando · Sep 2026
Lists The Strand among local recommendations instead of I-Drive.
- Recommendsu/SkolCity407 in r/orlando · Feb 2026
Names The Strand as a suggestion for the date.
- Recommendsu/jcrll in r/orlando · Mar 2025wait time
Recommends The Strand but stresses reservations are essential.
- Recommendsu/gogo-gaget in r/orlando · Oct 2026
Listed among recommended upscale spots.
- Recommendsu/GatorSe7en in r/orlando · May 2026
Calls it their favorite and recommends sitting at the bar.
- Recommendsu/MGDlikethebeer in r/orlando · Feb 2026
Calls The Strand awesome.
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- Recommendsu/DoubleGauss in r/orlando · Mar 2025
Names The Strand as a favorite.
- Recommendsu/tokenblonde in r/orlando · Sep 2025
Expresses love for The Strand.
- Recommendsu/Comfortable-Check412 in r/orlando · Oct 2026
Suggests dinner at The Strand, with drinks next door.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Bicycle6102 in r/orlando · Sep 2026
Tells the couple to go to The Strand and says they will love it.
- Recommendsu/upstaterator in r/orlando · Jun 2025
Includes The Strand on a list of Orlando's best restaurants.
- Mixedu/MonteverdiOnyx in r/orlando · Apr 2026wait time
Loves the place but doubts getting a reservation.
- Recommendsu/turtlecopter in r/orlando · Apr 2026
Names The Strand as a dinner suggestion.
- Recommendsu/Ponchoreborn in r/orlando · Feb 2026
Enjoys the food and considers it an unusual first-date choice.
- Recommendsu/JennaSideSaddle in r/orlando · Jun 2025variety
Recommends the salad choices, describing a small selection they enjoy.
- Recommendsu/freakyattractions in r/orlando · Jun 2024
Named The Strand as a dinner recommendation.
- Recommendsu/_j_o_e_ in r/orlando · Feb 2026
Names The Strand as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/aashurii in r/orlando · Feb 2026wait time
Recommends The Strand and suggests getting a drink next door while waiting for a table.
- Recommendsu/let5gojag5 in r/orlando · Feb 2026
Names The Strand on Mills as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/lizlemonaid in r/orlando · Aug 2026
Suggested as an anniversary dinner option.
- Recommendsu/Kinky_bastard_0304 in r/orlando · Feb 2026
Lists The Strand as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/Okra_Winfreyy in r/orlando · Sep 2025
Celebrated fifteen years of marriage with dinner there and highly recommends it.
- Recommendsu/SaysYou in r/orlando · May 2026
Suggests it as a match for the dining request despite the extra travel.
- Recommendsu/Hakaraoke in r/orlando · Apr 2026
Suggests June or The Strand for dinner.
- Recommendsu/jackiel1975 in r/orlando · Feb 2026
Names The Strand as a suggestion.
- Caveatu/KoshkaBlue in r/orlando · Feb 2026taste
Was disappointed with the food and service at The Strand.
- Recommendsu/ThesePipesAreClean in r/orlando · Feb 2025
Lists The Strand among restaurant recommendations.
- Recommendsu/Celestial_nighthawk1 in r/orlando · Jul 2024
Listed as a favorite for American food, suggesting a fish dish.
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