Lake Mary Social

Lake Mary Social reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Gail VIP

   New York City8 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   A complete disappointment. Our reservation was at 7pm on a Saturday night, we were 1 of 2 tables all evening. The website lists a fine dining experience with a “dress code” this was not enforced, there were patrons wearing shorts. The chicken Parmesan was supposed to be served with bucatini, it was spaghetti. We also specifically asked the waitress if the chicken Parmesan was thinly pounded here response was “not too thin but definitely not overly thick” this was probably one of the thickest pieces of a cutlet we had ever seen.! Overall, HUGE disappointment! I don’t understand why this restaurant was so over hyped via social media. Save your money and eat somewhere else.
   

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   Tiffany

   Orlando4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Started with the frozen store bought meatball for $16. We were going to order prime ribs for my wife and I but waiter said no there thin cut and not so good. So we ordered steak 8oz filet mignon. Our order came out with 2 prime ribs. We ordered our steaks medium rare. The prime ribs came out RAW. We told the waiter that we didn’t order prime ribs but they are raw. He said I’ll get your steaks, 25 mins later they brought us Aldi’s sirloin steaks (again RAW). They were not filet mignon they were the lowest cut sirloin. The table next to us had the Halibut. It was RAW the gentleman sent it back and again RAW. So both tables left very unhappy and hungry. STAY AWAY DONT NOT WATSE YOUR MONEY. HORRIBLE
   

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   casey

   Orlando1 review

   2.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   The atmosphere was great but that is about the only thing good about this place. It took over an hour to get our food, the meatballs were very bland and not very hot, the pasta was way overcooked and our plates came out about 5 minutes apart. My girlfriend’s food was brought out cold. Our waitress was very nice and attentive but I would definitely not recommend this place. The food was not worth the price. How does it take over an hour for the food to come out when there is 5 entre options on the menu and one of them is $150. Do not waste your time and money.
   

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   John VIP

   Orlando32 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 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.
   

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   Samantha

   Orlando12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We LOVE Lake Mary Social and everyone who works there! The food is incredible! I highly suggest this restaurant!
   

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   Lou VIP

   Cleveland23 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on January 18, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Tucked away in a strip shopping center, a little difficult to find. Not a large place. The bar ambiance is outstanding and the drinks were good with generous pours of wine. Food was well below par for what was expected. Applebees quality. Service was well below par. Servers need better training if they expect to bill themselves as a high end establishment. Could be a great place with better servers and better food.
   

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   Joshua VIP

   Orlando4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a fantastic experience. Come in for the best cocktails around, stay for the mac & cheese.
   

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   James

   Orlando3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on January 7, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We were the only people there so was well attended to. Staff were great. Food and drink was very nice and reasonably price. The location is unexpected as it’s in a multi-business location near a Planet Fitness. Would like to go back on a busier evening to feel the vibe more
   

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   Jeremy VIP

   Orlando4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service team was great. Atmosphere was great! Would highly recommend looking for a high end neighborhood experience
   

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    Leslie

    Orlando5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1

    We got a table right in front of a DJ booth that was playing very heavy bass music. This was odd as most people were sitting and dining but not able to talk over the music. We moved tables and it took over an hour to get our appetizers. The appetizer we ordered was bread and butter and macaroni and cheese. We felt they were intentionally not giving us great service because we asked to move tables. Our main courses came out and my husband ordered a ribeye steak that cost $48 and it came well done and it was only an 1/8 of an inch thick. I ordered the Marsala and it was a creamy sauce with only one mushroom on the plate. It definitely was not a marsala type sauce. I looked around the resaurant thinking that the DJ was due to them having a big party crowd for midnight as it was new years eve but when i looked around at 11:!5pm there was maybe one other table occupied in the entire place. So overall I was very disappointed in this restaurant and felt bad as I suggested it and brought our friends with us.
    

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