Runabout Brewing

We dined at the bar around 7pm on Friday evening. *quick note- I work in the area but I never went to Gatlin hall while it was there, so runabout is completely new to me* I was very pleased with the atmosphere of the brewery and the decently sized dinner crowd was refreshing in a new local spot. The garage door to the patio is a great touch. I loved that the raw bar is open to sit at & not only were they doing that but they also had a chef in the center of the raw bar creating fresh to order charcuterie boards that are available on the menu. We didn't do boards this time but let's get into what we did have. We started with 6 medium oysters- $15 which I think is reasonable in a neighborhood brewery. & they were huge!!! They come with lemon, 1 mini tobasco & saltine crackers(upon request) BUT they have sauces you can add for $1!! Sign me up- the cucumber miggy is so refreshing. 10/10 recommend. They have cooked oysters as well. Fried green tomatoes- 3 breaded green tomatoes, but I never would have paired them with a red sauce, balsamic glaze & a dollop of pimento cheese on top. 10/10 no complaints on that dish. I will order that again.Lemon & thyme half roasted chicken with mini potatoes & local garden veg, which seemed to only be spinach but this could change & im willing to go back & find out. The dish was presented beautifully. It needed a tad bit of salt but honestly the gravy, the potatoes & the chicken were so perfectly cooked that you didn't bother stopping the bartender. It tasted like a home cooked meal & for $17, again, I will be back. Acqua pazza- a guest next to us ordered this & she agreed that it needed more veg but overall the dish was very good. Haddock filet over a bed of sautéed onions, garlic & spinach with a stewed cherry tomato sauce on top. Also needed a little salt but I believe the dish was designed to have a slightly sweeter approach due to the tomatoes & caramelized onions.-Ok and now the reason I really came to this place & almost any place I go to.... Dessert. HOT 5 layer chocolate cake, it was an immediate yes for me. I LOVED the berry compote they made to top the Ice cream & I am almost positive it was a house made whip cream. Extra compote for me next time please. The extra frosting and mini chocolate chips on the bottom of the bowl made me think "this chef might be a woman" idk who it is but either way, loved it! And then I needed a togo dessert-They make seasonal mason jar desserts- if they're eaten in, they dress it up. I took mine to go so they put the lid on & sent me on my way. They had banana pudding, Oreo, s'mores & key lime pie. Overall, seeing as this place just opened & it was 7pm on a Friday night, I can confidently say that I received better food & service for a great price than I have in a while around Orlando. Every restaurant opening has its hiccups but I think this is a really good option for the neighborhood & can/will get better. Thanks to our bartender Chris, another really nice bartender & barback. Small side notes: could change in future but as of 1/31, they did not have malt vinegar for the fish and chips. I know this is a game changer for people. Only N.A. options are mocktails mainly sweet or juice based. No N.A. beer, N.A. wine, or spirit-less. I believe they are Pepsi brand. They are walking before running so they're not pushing a happy hour yet. Currently open at 5pm. Eventually planning to do lunch & brunch I believe.

If this is just the soft opening...watch out!You never know when you'll get hit with a pleasant surprise. If you've been here before, you'll definitely feel the good vibes from the past, it's like the place has a legacy of awesome.The space is lighter, more of a restaurant atmosphere and their bartenders are super friendly and attentive. The beer? Solid. Good flavor, smooth mouthfeel, and super easy to sip on. We went with lagers, so naturally, we got exactly what we wanted.And the food? Oh, it's everywhere! Raw bar, pizza, smash burgers, charcuterie, plus seasonal goodies that'll make you want to try everything on the menu.Can't wait to head back and see what sticks!Cheers!

Just opened so not sure this is a fair review. Service was great. Owner was friendly. Beer was cold and quick. Had the fried oysters. Very good, with tasty sauce. Also had shrimp appetizer with cocktail sauce (shrimp was good size but needs some spice). Also tried the garlic wings, outstanding. OMG burger was tasty but fries were cool. Can't wait till music starts.

Good food and very nice staff. I do miss the kid friendly environment and open seating the old place had especially since it was one of the only good places to bring a family in the area. Great for a date night and more of an adult setting now which for what it is, is really nice.

I am really happy to have this place in our neighborhood. The service was amazing, and just felt so inviting. The crab dip is the real deal and literally just crab! I loved it. My bf preferred the James river oysters. I really like how they redesigned the place. We will definitely be back!

This place is confused. I came in or a beer with some friends after work and was told that if I wanted to drink, I'd need to sit at a specific part of the bar. This is a brewery right? Maybe, they have (Gatlin Hall) beer awards on the wall and a few TV's. It also might be a raw bar, or a deli, or a coffee bar, or a higher end restaurant. It kind of depends where you're sitting and what your view is. To be fair all the food I saw looked good, but the beer was a downgrade from Gatlin and the overall experience was a bit strange.

They still have the new restaurant smell!!The beers are on point. Eldric is a treat, almost a dessert beer. The wings "Alyssa" (S) style: Buffalo and lemon pepper. Great combo. The whiskey onion soup, makes you wanna slap your mama.The guy working the oysters, oyster somalier?, incredible attention to detail! I watched a few dozen oysters get prepped. He made sure each oyster was stone free and cleared of tooth crackers before hitting the ice tray.The pizza oven was very busy, I didn't lay eyes on any pies. Next time.Service was on point. Prices are great. The staff is very interactive. They want us to have a good experience and the team did just that!

Service and drinks are amazing...as were the pork oysters! They're doing a fine job for being so new!

Had a wonderful dinner to night At Runabout! First time to the new place and Rob was our server. Loved the new look of the place! Looking forward to going back! Food was Excellent!