Kres Chophouse

Stopped by to grab a few drinks before dinner & WOW! The Pear Martini was chefs kiss. I had 3. This spot offered a happy hour menu which was half priced apps. We got the Octopus & shrimp app & it was just as good as my martini. Great spot, they offer WiFi if you wanna work for a bit as well. The servers/bartenders were great! Very helpful with the menu. Inside is super dark with cool red hints. Would be a good spot for a date or for a large party!

Kres Chophouse is a great steakhouse located in downtown Orlando. I went for a business dinner, but it would be a good spot for date night as it is has a romantic vibe.The Wagyu beef carpaccio was my favorite. Definitely a great appetizer to share. I also got the 8 ounce filet that was cooked to perfection.Crème brûlée was the perfect end to an amazing dinner. Service was great.

Going to a chophouse for vegan food might seem counterintuitive: not just in the world of dining out but also in today's macro- and protein-obsessed food culture. But when I heard about Kres' $49 three-course vegan menu (an absolute steal, by the way), I knew I had to try it. And let me tell you, Kres did not disappoint. The quality, portion sizes, and speed of service were all on point. Our server even mentioned that the chef behind their vegan menu has received so much praise that she'll soon be opening her own vegan restaurant. After this meal, I can totally see why.Appetizers:- Oyster Rockefeller: When a menu lists nine ingredients for a vegan oyster, you have to try it. The plating, oysters nestled in a bed of salt, combined with the dim lighting totally tricked me into thinking they had somehow snuck real oysters onto my plate. But then my brain kicked in: Wait, this is supposed to be vegan. No animal products. A closer look revealed tiny mushrooms, and the seaweed caviar? It looked and tasted just like the real thing. Honestly, I'm still a little skeptical. Should've saved some for lab testing.- Chimichurri Tofu Skewers: These chicken-like bites were everything a skewer should be -- flavorful, filling, and perfectly charred. The Worcestershire-spiked remoulade added a depth that I enjoyed.Entrées:- Beef Wellington: A flaky, buttery pastry wrapped around "beef" that seemed to be a blend of walnut mushroom duxelles and black bean seitan (both listed as ingredients). The mushroom flavor was prominent, and the texture was spot on. The port shallot sauce paired beautifully with the "beef," and the thick-cut asparagus, cooked to absolute perfection, made me smile. And I always smile for asparagus, but this one? This one made me smiiiiiiile.- Crispy Chicken Pesto: The least memorable dish of the night. The pasta had great flavor, but the Milanese-style "chicken" was a little underwhelming.Desserts: Both the Strawberry Shortbread Cookie and Chocolate Mousse Cake were rich, well-balanced, and hit that sweet-but-not-too-sweet spot I love in vegan desserts. That's why I prefer them over traditional desserts: they're lighter but still indulgent. These were no exception.

We had an incredibly delicious lunch today at Kres, service was wonderful and our food was so well seasoned and tasty. We had the lobster bisque, Caesar salad, grilled mahi with polenta and vegetables, chicken Caesar and steak freites. Always a great experience at Kres. Till the next time.

This restaurant is in downtown so the parking was kind of hard to find. Overall good restaurant though. For starters we had the maine lobster bisque. The lobster bisque itself was good but the portion was super tiny compared to other restaurants I've tried. It looked like there was a bit more room to put more bisque in there. Also had complimentary bread with their infused olive oil which was so addicting. I had the Filet Wellington which was cooked perfectly and I liked the mashed potato's and fried food for the sides too, very delicious. We were also going to order something else but our waiter was very nice and helpful telling us to wait on it until after , and he was right! All the food we had was very filling and we wouldn't have finished if we ordered more. Inside was romantic that's good vibes for a date night.

KRES never misses ‼ Every single experience has been excellent from the service to the food and this latest one was no different.The NY Strip Au Poivre is the best value on the menu! It's a Surf & Turf 12oz NY Strip w/ Peppercorn, Grilled Shrimp, Broccolini and Mushroom Risotto all for $50! My preferred temperature was Medium and it's always cooked to perfection. If you look closely you can see just how accurately they find that perfect 135° internal temperature. This will always be my first choice for Steak in Orlando and I know you will enjoy it

I came here one evening with some friends before a performance of Les Mis at the Dr. Phillips Center. Great location with in the heart of Downtown Orlando. I love seeing good restaurants in the hustle and bustle of the actual city. On the outside, it looks like a normal downtown building, but on the inside, it was lovely and grandiose and elegant. Really comfy booths everywhere. It felt really grand and really private and personal at the same time. Very cool ambiance. Service was classic upscale steakhouse. A few different servers with different jobs for each of them. Glasses always full, complimentary bread service, appropriate pacing of food delivery. No complaints. As for the food, dang. Just dang. I had the 16 oz New York Strip, medium rare, and it was very very good. When it comes to upscale places like this, it was within one standard deviation of the mean, but it was 100% better than anything from a Longhorn or a Roadhouse or anywhere like that. You get what you pay for, certainly. Sides were all great, too. Even better than the steak, comparatively. Crispy brussels, banging. Three cheese au gratin, banging. Parmesan mashed potatoes, banging. Honestly, you could have a five star meal just ordering all nine sides, because they're spectacular. I also got to try the Porterhouse Lamb Loins. Those were very good, too. A little small for me, but what it lacked in quantity, it more than made up for in quality. These petite little puppies were so succulent and lamby, with a beautiful char on the outside. Make sure you gnaw on those bones. So overall, this place was solid. I don't frequent steakhouses, because, you know, red meat is objectively bad for the body. But as a rare treat, this steakhouse was one of the absolute best I've ever been to in town. Come here. You won't regret it.

This place was fabulous ! From the hostess to the server , bartenders , managers , food the ambience, cocktails ! Everything ! They got me and my bff a table on Valentine's Day w a walk in wow ! The oyster Rockefeller and the oyster Rockefeller vegan were phenomenal. The cocktails were phenomenal. The pistachio martini was phenomenal. The chocolate espresso martinis were phenomenal. The beef Wellington was one of the best beef Wellington I've ever had in my life steak and lobster was good. Everything was cooked to perfection And definitely going back.! They made us feel like family like they knew us forever an old school steak house Vegas vibe . Loved it !

Kres is RED HOT! This establishment does require your best and brightest in attire, be mindful when visiting. No flip flops or hats. It's sexy, sophisticated, moody! Galentine's Day approved, definitely Valentine's Day approved. Thank you to Chef Jen! She even sent out her new vegan gumbo, and as a creole,I approve! Another thank you to Natalia my service person, she was GREAT and knowledgeable, I didn't know what wine to pair with my wellington and she sent a sample. I actually selected that one. A table California red blend (not pictured) Also parking,the details are on their site please plan ahead for that. I can't wait to return! Thank you all for such a great 3 course vegan experience! it was definitely a red hot experience! Until next tiiiiiime..EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY!

gigi our waitress was wonderful.. very friendly and helpful with menu selections. she was attentive and kept our water glass full. food was fresh and delicious. we had french dip and grouper sandwiches. we would definitely dine here again.