Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe

4.6

1275 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

Located on the historic Lake Ivanhoe, Russell's offers an upscale casual dining restaurant and bar featuring an innovative and fresh menu, all with an amazing view and atmosphere.

Chef Emmanual Clement has created a varied and exciting menu based on his international experience.
Some of our favorite suggestions include:
Artisan Charcuterie Board, Roasted Beets & Burrata Napoleon & Octopus Escabeche (we cure our own meats)
Entrees: Grilled Swordfish with Sorrel Sauce, Crispy Duck Confit & Tenderloin Au Poivre (all sauces made fresh in house)
Desserts: White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce & Cranberry Crème Brulée (all our desserts are made in house)

Awards:
Top Tables 2020
Best Burger 2021 Orlando Sentinel Foodie Award
Best Ambiance; Editor's Choice Orlando, The City's Magazine
Best Brunch: Readers' Choice Orlando, The City's Magazine

If you any dietary requirements just let us know ahead of time and we will try and accommodate you.

See you soon!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Continental, Steak
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(407) 601-3508
Website
http://www.russellsorlando.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Emanuel Clement
Private party facilities
The restaurant can open at any time for semi-private, private events, buyouts and intimate weddings.Entire Restaurant - 150 GuestsMain Dining Area - 95 GuestsBar - 45 GuestsContact our sales Manager at: sales@russellsorlando.com

Location
1414 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804
Neighborhood
Downtown Orlando
Parking details
Complimentary valet available.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Shrimp Cocktail$17.00
Classic American Style with 7 Jumbo Shrimp and Russell's cocktail sauce
Roasted Beets & Burrata Napoleon$14.00
Layers of Roasted Beets & Burrata cheese in a basil vinaigrette
Crispy Pork Belly Sangria$13.00
A modern American comfort favorite
Eggplant Fritters$14.00
Eggplant breaded with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, everything bagel seasonings and parmesan cheese, fried until golden and served with a creamy goat cheese and lemon dip
Beef Carpaccio$14.00
Thinly sliced raw beef with shaved Parmesan, Capers and Balsamic vinaigrette
Tuna & Avocado Tartare$16.00
Finely chopped with Soy & Ginger Sauce
Soup of Day$7.00
Freshly made
Octopus Escabeche$15.00
Pan seared octopus served over fennel sauerkraut with an escabeche marinade
Artisan Charcuterie Board$20.00
A assortment cured meats; sopressata, cured ham, country pate, garlic sausage and dry cured sausage, gorgonzola and manchego cheese.
Frog Legs$14.00
sauteed until tender with garlic, parsley and butter

Salads

Table Side Caesar for Two$18.00
With the original 1924 Caesar receipe
Single Caesar Salad$12.00
House Side Salad$8.00
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes and house ninaigrette
Wedge Salad$14.00
Iceberg lettuce, lardons, cherry tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese and blue cheese dressing
Add chicken, steak or shrimp to any salad$9.00

House Specialties

Russell's Royale with Cheese$18.00
Classic burger with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and burger sauce served with fries
Crispy Chicken Kiev$25.00
Herb marinated and fried breast, served with aligot potatoes.
Crispy Duck Confit$39.00
Cooked in its natural juices, served with sauteed spinach
Grilled Double Pork Chops$27.00
Served with a Chimichurri sauce and aligot potatoes.
Pepper Crusted Beef Tenderloin 8oz$39.00
Served with a traditional Au Poivre sauce and aligot potatoes
The Butcher's Cut Ribeye 16oz$44.00
Served with our portobello cabernet au poivre and seasonal vegetable selection
Blackened Wild Salmon$28.00
Served with a grain mustard sauce and basmati rice
Grilled Swordfish$39.00
served with sorrel sauce and chef selected vegetables
Parmesan crusted Shrimp Linguini$31.00
served with spinach and cream sauce over linguine
Seared Scallops Pappardelle$39.00
jumbo seared scallops served over egg pappardelle pasta with garlic lemon sauce and sundried tomatoes
Roasted Vegetable Pasta$29.00
roasted vegetables tossed with linguini served with choice of spinach crem sauce or garlic lemon butter

Desserts

White Chocolate Bread Pudding$10.00
served with Russell's Whiskey Sauce
Cranberry Creme Brulee$10.00
Chocolate Mousse$10.00
Dark chocolate
Raspberry Sorbet with Vanilla and Raspberry Macaroons$10.00

What 1,275 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orlando
Great for scenic views
Orlando
Contemporary American

Review summary

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Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe offers a "beautiful setting" with an "exceptional" ambiance and views. Guests enjoy "excellent" food, with standout dishes like scallops and duck, alongside "attentive" service. Ideal for celebrating special occasions, the restaurant ensures a memorable experience. Some guests note slower service, but "delicious" meals and a "friendly" atmosphere prevail.

1,275 Reviews

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Nick
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, ambiance, service, and overall experience we had at Russell's was fantastic. We dined with Russell's for Valentines day and they offered a specialty menu as well as a complimentary gift after dinner. My wife and I couldn't have asked for a better Valentines day dinner!
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Paul
Orlando
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had another great dinner at Russel’s for Valentine’s Day. Probably one of the best meals we’ve had there yet. My salmon was great and my wife enjoyed the pork chop a lot. Our server Reagan was attentive and friendly and we got a chance to meet the owner. Our table was next to the window with great views of the lake. I highly recommend Russel’s for great dining experience.
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Rich
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome experience with great service, food, and ambiance
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Bill
Orlando
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service by very cheerful and professional waitress. Terrific food.
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Michael
Orlando
45 reviews
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The experience we had was ok. The food was ok, the ambience was ok, the service great, the dessert was ok. A few bright spots: The Spare Ribs, The potatoes were whipped perfectly, The bread, The Crème Brûlée, and the wine. The so, so …The Shrimp Cocktail was unappealing and presented horribly (take it off the menu if you cannot do better), The Pork Chop meat looked nice and this but was so boring and unappealing and The Chicken Kiev was just alright. We would give the overall…6.5 out of 10 stars.
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Danielle
Orlando
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall we had a wonderful experience . The food, service (Nick) and ambience was on point. The wine list was a little underwhelming for me, as I was looking for a Red not from the US by the glass but made due with a white. My husband and I both work in the industry and enjoyed our visit. Thank you.
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Haley
Tallahassee
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was great, and we enjoyed the live music was great for brunch. Food was yummy, but took a LONG time to come out... like 45-60 minutes after we ordered. The waitress was apologetic but we were starving haha. Nice view of the lake and beautiful restaurant. We'd be willing to give it another try!
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Debbie
VIP
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time there. Food was delicious and our waitress was exceptional.
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Robert
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent every time we dine there. Service also very good.
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Clyde
VIP
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great customer service with exceptional food. Great experience!!
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FAQs

Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (407) 601-3508.

Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe is rated 4.6 stars by 1275 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe

1414 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804

Additional information

Neighborhood
Downtown Orlando
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Continental, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Complimentary valet available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Emanuel Clement
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.russellsorlando.com/
Phone number
(407) 601-3508
Private party facilities
The restaurant can open at any time for semi-private, private events, buyouts and intimate weddings.Entire Restaurant - 150 GuestsMain Dining Area - 95 GuestsBar - 45 GuestsContact our sales Manager at: sales@russellsorlando.com

Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Octopus Escabeche

Eggplant Fritters

Single Caesar Salad

Appetizers

Shrimp Cocktail$17.00

Roasted Beets & Burrata Napoleon$14.00

Crispy Pork Belly Sangria$13.00

Eggplant Fritters$14.00

Beef Carpaccio$14.00

Tuna & Avocado Tartare$16.00

Soup of Day$7.00

Octopus Escabeche$15.00

Artisan Charcuterie Board$20.00

Frog Legs$14.00

Salads

Table Side Caesar for Two$18.00

Single Caesar Salad$12.00

House Side Salad$8.00

Wedge Salad$14.00

Add chicken, steak or shrimp to any salad$9.00

House Specialties

Russell's Royale with Cheese$18.00

Crispy Chicken Kiev$25.00

Crispy Duck Confit$39.00

Grilled Double Pork Chops$27.00

Pepper Crusted Beef Tenderloin 8oz$39.00

The Butcher's Cut Ribeye 16oz$44.00

Blackened Wild Salmon$28.00

Grilled Swordfish$39.00

Parmesan crusted Shrimp Linguini$31.00

Seared Scallops Pappardelle$39.00

Roasted Vegetable Pasta$29.00

Desserts

White Chocolate Bread Pudding$10.00

Cranberry Creme Brulee$10.00

Chocolate Mousse$10.00

Raspberry Sorbet with Vanilla and Raspberry Macaroons$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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How is Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe restaurant rated?

Is Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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