The tuna was smoothly buttery and rich, and the accompaniments added extra Asian flair and a nice crunch. The Brunch menu (served Saturday and Sunday, 11am-2.30pm) is another line-up that has terrific all-round attraction, with the likes of a Crab Cake Benedict and Waffle Betty among a mouth-watering array of weekend specialities.Īnd now, the all-important taste test (and did we get our $40 worth!):Ī big thumbs up for the furkikaki crusted Ahi Tuna, which came with wontons, cilantro slaw, pickled ginger, ponzu sauce and a lovely smear of wasabi cream. Just about every appetiser has distinct appeal for us, while the range of ‘Handhelds’ (for a modest $14-$17) definitely holds great temptation as a meal in their own right.
#Magical dining full#
While we waited, we checked out the full menu as well, eager to see what else would tempt us back for future visits, and the answer was – quite a lot. We were given the Magical Dining menus to peruse but, truth be told, we had already studied them online and knew exactly what we wanted: the Burrata and Ahi Tuna starters Grilled Salmon and Steak Pomme Filet and Bread Pudding and Key Lime Bar for dessert. Chalk up another triumph for Magical Dining! Out timing was also spot on – we were just in time for the last drinks of Happy Hour (4-7pm, Tue-Sat), so our scrummy Blueberry Gin Sling cocktail (Gin Lane 1751, Cocchi vermouth, blueberries, lavender, lemon and club soda) was only $8 and a glass of Stingray Sauvignon Blanc was just $7. RusTeak uses the Resy app, and it allows you to book the day, time and whether you want the dining room or patio seating. Just to start with, making the booking couldn’t have been easier or more straightforward. And, for the $40/head prix fixe deal, you get to choose one of each. The dinner menu is packed with tempting appetisers, several well-balanced salads, a selection of good-looking burgers and sandwiches (under the heading of ‘Handhelds’) and their entrée list of fish, steak, pasta and a vegetarian option.įor their Magical Dining menu, they have chosen a choice of three appetisers, three mains and three desserts that all provide a representative slice of their regular menu.
#Magical dining plus#
Like its partner venue across the road, RusTeak proudly proclaims itself a ‘Rustic New American restaurant,’ featuring fresh local ingredients served up in imaginative ways alongside craft cocktails, wine and local beer.Īnd they really do back up their lofty claims with some serious food and drink, notably with separate dinner and brunch menus, plus an extensive wine list, excellent American craft brewery products (notably the fab Beach Blonde Ale from 3 Daughters Brewing Co in nearby St Petersburg) and a range of smooth cocktails with inventive touches. What deliciousness can I expect to eat at RusTeak? In fact, this whole stretch of Eola Drive is something of a foodie haven, as it also includes Oudom Thai and sushi restaurant, and the modern chic of the Eola Lounge, a classy small-plate restaurant and lounge bar with an attractive outside terrace. It also shares building space with sister property and cocktail bar The Broken Cage, and opposite another restaurant with the same owners, The Stubborn Mule, which boasts more New American cuisine. With an eye-catching location on the corner of the 101 Eola Condominium building, at the junction of Eola Drive and East Pine Street, RusTeak sits in the home of the former Menagerie Eatery & Bar, with a pleasant covered outdoor patio. Summerlin Avenue and East Washington Street have typically been the heart of Thornton Park, but more recent development has branched out along South Eola Drive, which is where you’ll find the new setting for RusTeak.
RusTeak is a familiar name to many who live in downtown Orlando, but its Thornton Park location – on the south-east side of the city’s iconic Lake Eola Park – is still relatively new in a part of town that is rapidly developing its own foodie reputation.įor those still new to Orlando’s downtown geography, there are 12 ‘Main Street’ districts that make up much of the city’s central core, with Thornton Park District one of the original half dozen or so, an impressive area of new apartment blocks, boutiques, day spas – and restaurants Quite a few restaurants. With that in mind, we ventured into new territory recently to try a restaurant that much of Orlando has been raving about since it opened in 2021 as the successor to a namesake venue in College Park. Yes, we’re leading the way when it comes to highlighting one of Orlando’s most enjoyable features at this time of year, braving the perils of an expanding waistline, and dining out on a budget but still getting great VFM. We always like to show that we practice what we preach, so we thought we’d highlight a quick follow-up to our blog about Orlando’s Magical Dining season with a blog about – a Magical Dining meal!
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