Bull & Bear Orlando

The ambiance captures the spirit of old-school American steakhouses with luxurious details, such as candlelit tables draped in white tablecloths, wood-paneled walls, plush seating and a sultry, backlit bar.The menu kicks off with inventive appetizers, the standout being the Pasta Explosion — tiny housemade ravioli stuffed withpata negra de bellota(acorn-fed Iberico ham) and Parmigiano Reggiano. You’ll also find fresh, bountiful salads — including a Caesar for two prepared tableside — alongside local flavors like the Florida Farms corn soup.Many of Bull & Bear’s most beloved dishes are designed to be shared. Dig into the chateaubriand for two, the namesake carving board—an indulgent combination of dry-aged tomahawk, fried chicken, Maine lobster and two sides— or a sky-high seafood tower piled high with oysters, shrimp, king crab and lobster.Sides and desserts are also a cut above. As one example, “The Baked Potato” gives the starchy root vegetable the royal treatment with caviar, Iberico ham, sour cream and gold leaf. Meanwhile, theOrlandorestaurant’s signature dessert, “The Lemon,” resembles a plump Meyer lemon, filled with Chantilly cream, sorbet and lemon curd.If you’re keen to try one of the shareable cocktails, go for the Smoking Bull — a modern take on an old fashioned. Serving four, this heady mix of bourbon, vermouth and vanilla pepper syrup is smoked and served tableside in a gorgeous decanter.