Four Flamingos, A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen

My husband and I had such a wonderful date night at Four Flamingos for Magical Dining! The crab cakes were absolutely incredible, I enjoyed the chicken, and he loved the fish. Dessert was the highlight of the night—our favorite part! Highly recommend this place for a special evening.

Had an amazing dinner at Four Flamingos! The food was so delicious and full of flavor. I can tell a lot of thought goes into every dish. The vibe is fun and tropical, perfect for a night out. Huge shoutout to Chef Junior, he was so attentive and genuinely cared about how we were enjoying the meal and visited us throughout our dinner, which made the experience feel really personal and special. You definitely don’t see that often. Definitely recommend this spot if you’re looking for great food, great service, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Will be coming back for sure!

Phenomenal meal & such FUN to eat!! Rather than get two entrees, we split 3 apps & the swordfish entree. All of our food was very innovative, beautifully plated, and delicious. The fish bones were INCREDIBLE!!! Perfectly moist, crispy skin, and great rum glaze. Also, don’t sleep on the coconut dessert; it was light, refreshing, and perfect note to end the meal on

Everyone welcomed us with the warmest smiles and kindest gestures. Our server, sorry we forgot name, was also very helpful and accommodating. We came in for Magic Dining and everything was superb: crab cakes, grouper and panna cotta were all incredibly delicious; especially the surprise birthday dessert. Our favorite was still the blueberry colada. Thank you so much for an unforgettable birthday, Team Blais 🦩🦩🦩🦩

From the moment I spoke with Isa, the beautiful bubbly soul who graciously greeted us after speaking over the phone, through our last bite of our luscious dessert, we were on a gastronomic high! There's not enough room to describe the different dances my taste buds were enjoying. Agua Chile, Tuna Tostada, Filet Mignone with half a Lobster poached in butter with Gouda Mashed Potatoes, Swordfish Steak, Asparagus in a Lemon Curd, and Coconut Panna Cotta was our indulgence (pictured below) for the evening! To say I can't wait to return is an understatement! We were so excited when Isa came by to take us over to meet the man himself, Chef Richard Blaze & Chef de Cuisine, Josue Perez. I grabbed 2 of Chef Blaze's cookbooks, plant Forward, which Chef Blaze gladly offered to personalized for us! The books were marked $39.95 ea. When we received the bill for the evening I immediately notified our server Rami they had forgotten to add the 2 books. When the revised bill came back the books were $120! When questioned & noted Chef personalized for us and showed him the price is $38.95, he discussed with the manager. Rami came back and said, "they're $60 because Chef signed them, and if I didn't want them, I could return them & they'd be taken off the bill." I reminded him, they were personalized, and the price is clearly labeled. That made no sense...returning them they were personalized I reminded him. Nevertheless, I kept both books, and tipped based on my new bill which was now $120 more! Why am I mentioning? Check before hand the cost of merchandise, and if autographed /personalized items are extra! What would have been $80 turned into $120!! My 19 yr old daughter was treating me to dinner as she had saved up her money as a "thank you for all you do!" I paid the difference since she was over her budget, and the cookbooks were my idea. Will we go back, absolutely! The food was an experience 😋 Go taste for yourself!

It’s very expensive but worth it!! Very fun ambience and fun cocktails including “Euphoria”. All check in hosts were friendly and efficient. They were slightly late to seat us (we had reservations) and they apologized even though it was no big deal. Our server Mike was super attentive. All food was elegantly plated, tasty, and proper temperature. They also have a lobster tank which kids love to watch. We had 3 generations of family together so it was wonderful to have such a great time. There are also several opportunities for photos!

This place fairly expensive, but if you want top of the line unique food and perfect service, this is the place! I'm a big foodie and normally I pick about 3 things on a menu items want, but in this case I could have picked 15 things I really wanted. The lobster bisque was amazing and the steak was big and perfectly cooked with an oyster mushroom on top with homemade sauce and gouda mashed potatoes. I would easily put this meal in my top 10, that's just how good every single thing was. This is the place to splurge for sure!

This is an amazing spot. For starters, the hotel and area surrounding the restaurant are beautiful. Walking the grounds was a great way of walking off the ridiculous amounts of incredible food we ate 😆 The restaurant motif was so fun and set the tone for an equally fun anniversary dinner. From the drinks to dessert, we enjoyed every moment. Imagine a magical bubble floating on top of your drink that pops into a fragrant smoke covering your table or a dessert that gets flambeed in front of you and then sparks like fireworks before giving way to a perfectly layered sweet, tart and spiced pie. Both perfect bookends to appetizers and main courses that had such balanced flavors and textures that I was convinced there was some sort of voodoo involved. Highlights were the empanadas, Gouda mash, lamb and corn pudding. We will definitely be going back when the menu changes again and hopefully to run into Chef Blaise 😁 This is a must try restaurant for special occasions or if you're just in need of feeling some magic.

A little while back, my boss and I took some clients out to Four Flamingos in the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort. What an amazing experience!! It's a cute restaurant. The dining room is small, so reservations are definitely recommended. The service was outstanding! I started the evening with their "Florida Old-Fashioned." It's smoked and made with orange blossom bitters and spiced orange blossom honey syrup. It was good, but a little on the sweet side for me and I couldn't taste the smoke. As a starters I had the "Goat Cheese Brûlée" salad. The salad had a disk of bruleed goat cheese with strawberries and pine nuts. The tartness of the cheese was well balanced with the sweetness of the strawberries and the brulee. For my entrée, I ordered the "Florida Pompano." This was absolutely delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly with nice, crispy skin. For sides we ordered the "Sweet Corn Pudding" and the "Asparagus & Lemon Curd." The pudding was fantastic. It starts on the sweet side with the corn flavor coming through at the end. It was reminiscent of kettle corn. I wasn't a huge fan of the asparagus. The lemon curd felt out of place. Desert brought the "Flamingo Feathers." The was a rich chocolate cake with orange chocolate mousse. It was a perfect balance of chocolate and orange. This was my second visit, and it was terrific both times. It is a little on the pricey side, so for me, it's more of a special occasion restaurant.

We were visiting our daughter and made Four Flamingos a destination during our vacation with her and her boyfriend -- and the evening did not disappoint. From the atmosphere to the last bite of dessert, this was a dining experience worth remembering. Our server, Renzo, elevated the night even further. He was knowledgeable, attentive, and incredibly welcoming. He followed up on every course -- cocktails, entrées, and dessert -- offering thoughtful recommendations and detailed descriptions that enhanced the entire experience. The cocktails were a true highlight. The Euphoria was a cinematic display, served with theatrical flair. The Old Fashioned was classic and perfectly balanced, while the Pink Dragon and Flamingo Sling were colorful, vibrant, and refreshing. It's rare to find a restaurant where the cocktails are as memorable as the food -- but Four Flamingos delivered. We started with the Tuna Tostada, topped with passion fruit yolk and avocado tartar -- a light, flavorful, and beautifully plated dish. The Roasted Brussels Sprouts were a bold surprise: togarashi, sweet Thai chili, and white barbecue made for a standout combination. As someone who only recently came around to Brussels sprouts, I can say these were nothing like the ones you grew up with -- in the best way possible. The Spiny Lobster Bisque was rich and silky, with just a hint of sweetness and spice from the pineapple lobster salad and datil oil -- an elegant and delicious start. Our entrées continued to impress. The Key Lime Mojo Chicken, served with cilantro lime coconut rice, black beans, and guava ginger BBQ, was vibrant and packed with flavor. But the showstopper was the Swordfish Prime Rib, Neptune's Cut -- phenomenal in both flavor and preparation, it truly showcased the kitchen's creativity and skill. Dessert was as theatrical as it was delicious. The Baked Florida, a flaming take on key lime pie with meringue, was dramatic and delicious. The Coconut, a delicate chocolate shell filled with airy coconut mousse, was a piece of edible art. Four Flamingos was the perfect setting for a memorable evening with family. The food was outstanding, the cocktails were world-class, and Renzo's top-tier service tied it all together. Highly recommended for anyone who values creative, flavorful cuisine and warm, attentive hospitality.

My first experience is coming here was a couple of years ago and it was amazing. This time around, it was just okay. I'm not sure if the vibe was for or if the service was so-so or if the first time was just so good that it didn't compare ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ That being said, the Yuca fries are AMAZING. The Brussels sprouts were on point, and the area where we sat was moody great. I normally love the ambiance of this place so plan to come back and give it another try.

Dined in for dinner and was seated promptly at the time of the reservation. Service was definitely top notch and couldn't recommend the Chilean sea bass or lobster Mac and cheese more. The jerk lamb was also very well prepared. However there were some things that fell short. The octopus we ordered was unusually chewy and inedible. This was unfortunate because I was really looking forward to it and the flavors were there. We also requested to sit outside to catch the sunset and the ambiance was very disappointing. I would not recommend outside seating if given the choice again. They sat us in a screened in patio area which was nice to keep the Florida bugs away, but i think there was some electrical issues because the ceiling fan light flickered then would dim and turn off randomly the entire time.

We went to Four Flamingos for my birthday and absolutely loved it! The food was incredible and the service was impeccable. Chef Blais just happened to be there that evening and was kind enough to come say hello as well. Highly recommend this location for some of the best seafood in the area!

We were here for a corporate event with a group of 40 people. We had the back room reserved with was perfect for the group size and had a ton of natural light with all the windows. The head chef Richard welcomed our group with was an added bonus. Service was on point and a team of servers kept drinks topped off and ensured a seamless experience. We had the seafood towers for an appetizer and I chose the swordfish prime rib for my entree. All the food was fresh, delicious, and presented beautifully. The dessert was also interesting which was coconut mousse dipped in chocolate that resembled a coconut on the half shell. This was one of three best meals I've eaten in Orlando and the rest of my colleagues and customers agreed that it was top notch. The dishes definitely show a lot of creativity and the FL roots. I'll definitely be back!

Visited for dinner with a few friends. We sat in the sun room and we were able to catch a beautiful sunset. The atmosphere and service were great. The server was very attentive and was able to answer all questions and give some good recommendations. We tried a few items on the menu and everything was delicious. The pork belly appetizer was the favorite, we ordered multiple. The drinks were also good and very pretty.

Wow!! One of the best meals I've had in a while hands down. Just overall super creative dishes that were super delicious. We weren't staying at the hotel, so did have a bit of a tricky time finding the restaurant. Next time I probably would have just valeted, but if you want to self-park, basically follow the self-park signs all the way to the back, and I mean all the way. You'll see Four Flamingos on the signs and then once you park, you follow their lighted path up some stairs where you'll see the restaurant. The interior is beautiful and very thoughtfully done, I do also love the open kitchen. Service was friendly and knowledgeable! We started with the ice cold oysters & pearls with a mojito mignonette, pineapple pearls. They were definitely some of the best oysters I've ever had. They truly are ice cold with the frozen pearls. Yum!! My next favorite dish was the oxtail demi-glace, poached asparagus, passionfruit hollandaise. The steak was cooked perfectly and between the seasoning, demi-glaze, and passionfruit hollandaise it was just so damn flavorful. The crab raviolo, to use my favorite 90's catchphrase, bomb. We were practically licking the plate. The black grouper was also excellent. The only dish I didn't really love was the stuffed avocado. Idk, maybe black lime just isn't my thing. Overall a delicious and memorable meal.

I was so disappointed! We were so excited for this meal and maybe if we got what we ordered we would have had a different experience. For context, we were a larger family celebrating a birthday, so I tried to be extra accepting of the fact we were a challenge to manage. I liked the atmosphere and the people were nice. I'm not sure what happened, we ordered the wagyu picanha steak, it sounded like the server suggested a side of scallops since we were splitting it, so we said ok. All that came out was a scallops plate, which weren't my favorite. I'd honestly never just order scallops, but since they came as a recommendation from the server I opted to try them WITH the picanha (I would have said no thank you to only scallops as a meal). Several people in our party had the sea bass and raved about it. I guess I should have just asked for them to get me what I ordered in the first place and I maybe would have enjoyed it a lot more. I've eaten in Michelin star restaurants before and this just didn't give me that same meal, unfortunately. I will say for the Orlando market it is much better quality than you typically get, but for someone that's eaten all over the world I was left going to my hotel bar and grabbing a bite before bed unfortunately. Not what you expect after a $400 meal (between 2).

I recently came here for a personal celebration and enjoyed (mostly!) every bite! First, I started with one of their gin and elderflower cocktails - delicious and refreshing - it was definitely giving flower power with the pink vibes and flower garnish. Then, we split the oyster and pearls - they were delicious and fresh - and the little pearls of pineapple were fun little pop of flavor. For my dinner, I opted for the sea bass - it was amazing and had a key lime sauce with a potato mash. Those I went to dinner with tried the jerk chicken and the crab raviolo and enjoyed both - they especially raved about the coconut rice. The one disappointing part of dinner was dessert. We got the creme brulee, which came with a passionfruit curd. While the top of the creme brulee was caramelized there wasn't enough surgar to actually make a crack - so it was a bit "soggy" to spoon into. And, the passionfruit was quite tart so we didn't finish it all. Overall, still a great meal with great service. (And you get free valet at the Hyatt when you have them validate your ticket!)

We went for our anniversary dinner and it was absolutely delicious. Chef Perez made our dinner so memorable. Service was phenomenal ! Appetizer : Tuna Tostada *Passion Fruit Yolk & Avacado Tartar ( this was sooo delicious and tangy) Bread & Butter * Coconut Medianoche & Sea Salt Butter Entree: Red Grouper *Creamed Yucca, Seafood Beaurre Blanc, Basil and Paprika w/ a side of Yucca Fries Rabo Encendido with carrot puree ( this was perfection. Soft and full of flavor) Dessert: The Coconut * Chocolate Shell, Coconut Mousse, Pandan Anglaise w/ a little Happy Anniversary Chocolate sign to close out the most beautiful dinner we've had. Thank you Four Flamingos for making our anniversary one we will never forget.

Best Dinner Ever!!!! Marc was an exceptional waiter with such expertise and excellent customer service with great recommendations! Definitely will be back and request him again! The Snapper and swordfish dishes were to die for! The Oysters & Pearls were exquisite! One of a kind experience and so fresh! Amazing drink cocktail presentations. The ambiance and vibe were super cozy and romantic. Can't wait to go back!

Let me start by saying we didn't research this restaurant beforehand, so we didn't realize it catered primarily to fish lovers. If you're considering visiting a fish restaurant without eating fish, this review might help. We ordered the kids' buttered pasta with broccoli, the jerked lamb, and the West Indian chicken. Someone in our group did order a fish dish, but I didn't try it. I did sample their mashed potatoes, though. The buttered pasta with broccoli was a hit with my two kids (ages three and five). They shared it and finished every bite. I ordered the jerked lamb, which was flavorful, but unfortunately, it was undercooked. I asked for medium, but it came out medium-rare and was extremely chewy. Additionally, the baby corn was undercooked. However, the sweet corn pudding and sheep's cheese were excellent and made up for some of the disappointment. The West Indian curry had great flavor, but the execution was lacking. The chicken was overcooked and tough to chew, while the collard greens were undercooked. The flavors were there, but the textures weren't. The broccolini was also undercooked and could have used more steaming or cooking. Given how perfectly the broccoli in the kids' meal was prepared, it was clear that the same attention wasn't given to our dishes. The mashed yuca was interesting. It had a strong cilantro flavor, which we found unique and enjoyable, though it might not appeal to everyone. The restaurant itself is beautiful. We had a party of seven, and they seated us in a semi-private area, which worked well since we had four kids who were winding down for the night. They provided coloring pages, crayons, and kids' cups, which helped keep the little ones entertained and mess-free. The service was attentive and friendly--no complaints there. As we were leaving, the chef greeted us while the kids checked out the lobster tank, which was a nice touch. All in all, it was a good experience, but the chef needs to pay closer attention to the execution of the adult meals to entice us to choose this restaurant over others, like the Lake House, the next time we visit the resort. One last note: I was surprised that the restaurant wasn't packed on a Saturday during the holiday season. We were able to reserve a spot for a large party just two hours before dining at 8:45 PM. I hope this isn't a sign of declining quality or popularity.

Good food and great service! Came after a long day at Disney and wanted somewhere relaxing to unwind and have a good meal. We were fortunately seated by the large window, which was painted by the gorgeous hues of sunset. The menu was quickly explained to us, and we ordered a few drinks, apps and mains. While we waited for food, hot bread was brought out and paired with creamy butter - so delicious! Out of the apps, the tuna was my favorite and out of the main dishes, the cauliflower roast was my favorite. We had exceptional service throughout, with our waters always staying full and they even gifted us a baked key lime slice after learning we had ubered 30min just to try the restaurant! Def recommend especially for those on a date or wanting a nicer atmosphere

Fantastic happy hour. Chris was a phenomenal bartender. Food was delicious. Great array of choices on the happy hour menu.

The ambiance was nice, the hostess tried seating us in the bar without asking if it was okay. She said that she thought the restaurant was too loud to seat us in the main dining area. So weird, she never asked our opinion. Give us the choice, don't just assume we want to sit in the bar area. The food was just okay. I was very surprised. I was very excited to try a Michelin rated restaurant but we were a bit shocked at how underwhelmed we were with the food. The filet mignon was perfection! The sea bass was also very good. I was not impressed with the presentation for the Seabass at all. Tasted great nonetheless. The coconut shrimp or basically coded with mayonnaise. It didn't taste like any sort of delicacy whatsoever, and it was not sweet or had any coconut on it that I could taste. Bummer. The crab cakes were so so, I have had much better elsewhere. The sauce however for the crabcakes was outstanding! Again, the presentation of the crabcakes look like two very burnt hockey pucks. So weird. I believe presentation is a big play into the experience. Our server was very nice, but not very polished. I ordered a tequila drink. And I am completely unsure what he gave me. The bartender just slopped it together. Unimpressed. Then I ordered a glass of rombauer Chardonnay, and I'm pretty sure I got something different. It definitely did not taste like traditional Rombauer. Then we had the specialty coffee Irish coffee drinks. They had non whipped cream on them or any garnish. It was very underwhelming and for a $20 drink I was pretty unimpressed. The deserts were fantastic!

Finally tried this place because of magical dining. I will admit, the MD menu didn't look that fantastic but it was a great deal. Our server was very friendly and helpful. We tried a few different drinks and unfortunately I don't really remember which they were, except for the key lime one which was awesome (had to specially asked for it). For appetizers I first got the lobster bisque but I didn't like it at all. It was spicy and didn't have a normal lobster bisque flavor, tasted more like a tex-mex tortilla soup, which I'm never a fan of. The server changed it out for the goat cheese brûlée which was significantly better. We also ordered the tuna appetizer that I had seen a lot of great reviews about and it didn't disappoint- so good! For meals I tried the black group and my partner tried the special MD dish, Rabo Encendido. Both were very good. I'm picky about fish but I really enjoyed the dish. The side was yucca mash but I wish I could have changed it for coconut rice or something else because again, it had a Tex-mex kind of flavor that I didn't love. For dessert, we ordered the dragon fruit tiramisu and the passion fruit crème brûlée. Both were good. I thought the tiramisu was very different and enjoyed that. Would I return? Yes, to try some other things.

I sat at the bar just for a quick drink and apps. Great ambiance. Friendly service.

If I think of the flavors of south Florida... this is it! Well done Richard Blais! This is my first time trying Four Flamingos, and I will make sure to return on my next trip to Disney! I may even make a drive here just for the food! Everything was delicious! From the drinks, to the food, and I even loved the little surrounding area that is part of the hotel where this restaurant is located. I decided to try the magical dining menu option, the cost was totally worth it! And it allowed me try quite a few things and of course I still added a little something because I just couldn't hold myself back! I would t recommend ordering more if you don't have a big appetite though... the dishes were of good proportion and I was more than satisfied really and ended up even taking some food back to my room. I absolutely loved their lobster bisque! It had a great consistency, rich in flavor, and the little pineapple and lobster salad in the middle was a pleasant and delightful surprise that gave me just enough texture to leave me wanting more. For the main course, I ordered the rabo encendido because it's Florida! And why wouldn't you!? Our server also said it was one of his favorite dishes, and boy was he right! The meat was super tender and in a delicious gravy. Dare I say, I don't think the confit carrot puree was necessary, I would have much rather have rice (which I ordered as an additional side). But other than that, I was very enjoyable! To finish, I ordered the chocolate mole for dessert, and wow! The mild spice and the delicious creaminess of the chocolate was out of this world! Overall, amazing experience and worth quite a few visits so I can try a few more of the dishes (it's quite an extensive menu).

A restaurant as fun as I imagine Richard Blais personality to be - this was a great stop on a recent trip back home. From the moment you walk into the space, you're greeted with Florida vibes and decor. I wish I could remember the name of our server who was excellent and took care of our party of 10. So many options to choose from in the menu including a great cocktail list. I chose the Pink Flamingo which was refreshing and delicious. Pictured here are some of the faves of the table. The oysters and pearls were fresh. Love the pop of the pearls! Shrimp toast was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Same for the pork belly appetizer. The main show of the table was the whole fried fish. Awesome presentation - fresh and flaky meat. Finally, I can't leave home without key lime pie and their take with the Baked Florida was a great way to end the meal.

Two words here.... " Neptunes Cut" the sword fish is the best thing I've ever had at any seafood restaurant. It was cooked to perfection and worth every penny!!! Blackened with lime **chefs kiss** Chef Blaise is an amazing chef and hats off to his hard working team!

It was my birthday, I have lived in Florida most of my life. I have vacationed at the Hyatt Cypress Gardens several times the last couple of years. The Four Flamingos had the best grouper I have ever been blessed to enjoy! The service was outstanding! All the chefs were on point. I do not have clout or online platform but for my family this was perfect! I cannot wait to dine there again. Thank you chefs and staff!

Came here with a group. I wasn't overly excited by the menu, and unfortunately, we had a few folks who either didn't like seafood or had an allergy so that cut a few things down on the menu. Our server kept suggesting the seafood tower though we had a shellfish allergy at our table. When we said no, he suggested 2 or 3 of them for a group of our size. Felt very pushy and like he wasn't listening to us. We all ordered some apps - I liked the coconut shrimp toast. The avocado crab was literally crab meat inside of a half of avocado. Bit odd, but still not bad. I was waffling between the shrimp and grits or the swordfish. Our server had pushed me towards the swordfish since I had shrimp as my app. It was good, but it was extremely salty. Very difficult to get through most of it. Beautiful presentation though of this dish and some of the desserts and smoky drinks. We also got some sides to share at the table and I liked the broccolini, the yucca fries and bread and butter. I wanted to like this place more but I wasn't sold because of the options and the pushy server. I don't live in the area so don't think I'll be going back.

Beautiful restaurant located inside the Regency Grand Cypress Resort near Disney. Food and interior are upscale Florida with a twist of fun. We had a wonderful date night experience and would highly recommend! When you arrive you can valet or self-park... both are complementary. If you valet there is a bit of a walk to the restaurant but the resort is beautifully landscaped and scenic. From the valet to the host to the servers we encountered nothing but excellent, pleasant service. Everyone made you feel glad to be there. We started with The Office and The Pink Dragon cocktail and both were amazing. The charred grapefruit on the Office was a special treat. We wound up sharing four appetizers. The Tuna Tostadas and Shrimp Cocktail (with guava cocktail sauce) were both perfect! The Goat Cheese salad was good, just nothing exciting. The Crab Cakes (at $38 for an appetizer portion) were fine but bland and light on sauce. For dessert I ordered the Flamingo Barraquito drink and it was fantastic. Our Baked Florida was beautiful and served with a table side flambé... but the key lime pie was nearly frozen inside... disappointing. It's okay, we took it to go and it was perfect a few hours later. I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could... but alas the missteps on the Crab Cakes and Baked Florida kept them from a 5 star review. We would highly recommend... enjoy!

We brought our family to Four Flamingos for Easter Brunch. My husband was the one who chose this restaurant. I mention that because I would not have picked it myself seeing that it's a very seafood intensive menu (our daughter and I are not seafood people) and the Brunch was over $100/person. However, I will say that I was pleasantly surprised! I was super happy with Brunch and I did not leave hungry! Marc was our server and he was excellent! I would not hesitate to visit the Four Flamingos in the future.

how we ADORE four flamingos. The ambiance is florida tropical and airy vibes complete with the most delicious array of seafood, ceviche, and curated cocktails. this is a must stop if your at the hyatt and be sure to make a reservation as it gets crowded around 7. service was amazing and very attentive. we will be back!

We stopped by here to have drinks and some apps before a formal dinner. Drinks and apps were great! All the drinks were pretty and transported us to a tropical place. For apps, we especially liked the charred octopus and ceviches. We happened to be there when Chef Richard Blaise was on-site and he was kind enough to stop by our table and took a photo with us. A number of us ordered his new cookbook and he even signed and personalized them for us. FYI The cookbooks are $60 on-site vs. $39.99 retail. It was a great experience. I wish we had the opportunity to dine here for a full meal!

Wow oh wow! If you're already spending a small fortune at Disney, make sure to stop by Four Flamingos for a real hidden gem of a fine dining experience. The flavors are top notch. Get the seafood tower and split it among the party. Seafood is cooked and presented really well. Fish ribs were extraordinarily tender, succulent, and flavorful. The accompanying sauce vert was extraordinary. The oysters were fantastic. The passion fruit flavored pearls on-top froze the oysters, which created a unique and delicious texture experience. Don't forget to try some of the seaweed garnish! The Gigantic stone crab claws were refreshing. The shrimp were some of the best I had. Not just boiled, but infused with flavor. Salmon croquettes were great, but a touch too sweet. Bread service was a little underwhelming. Steak was cooked at the precise correct temperature and was for tender. Service was top tier, with two dedicated waitresses. Water was promptly refilled and the chef even interacted with my son. It was a lovely family experience.

We came for the first time for magical dining last week. It is located in the back of the Grand Cypress hotel and they validate valet parking. The restaurant is large and originally we were seated in the back along the windows but the AC was blasting though the floor so they moved us closer to the kitchen. The menu was very eclectic and not for those who don't like exploring new flavors. The goat cheese was of a generous portion in the salad and the lobster bisque had a great spicy flavor. The swordfish was an extra cost but was a huge potion and was juicy. The oxtail was flavorful but hard to cut meat off the bone. The rolls were nothing special. We liked the tiramisu but the cheesecake was too strange and spicy. To be fair, our server tried to steer us away but we did not listen. The server was very funny and we enjoyed watching the chef prepare the meals.

We celebrated our 13 year anniversary last week at Four Flamingos and it was one of the best meals ever! This was our third visit there and it was just as amazing as the first time. For an appetizer we did the Tuna Tostada with Passion Fruit Yolk after reading so many great reviews about it. All of the reviews were right and it was the perfect start to our meal!! It was so fresh and wasn't too heavy since we had a lot of food coming. For our main dishes I did the Swordfish Prime Rib and my husband did the Wagyu Picanha. Both were incredible. We also shared a side of the Coconut Steamed Rice. To end our meal they brought us a Baked Florida and it was the best way to end a really special meal. Thank you Four Flamingos for the best anniversary dinner!!

We went for dinner and tried the Magical Dining Menu; we had a ceviche, goat cheese salad, shrimp and grits, and swordfish steak; the food was tasty, not impressive, but tasty. Despite being $ 25 extra, the swordfish didn't include any sides, which was odd. The desserts were disappointing; they were overly sweet and looked like grocery store desserts, not worth the calories. We had the tiramisu and passion fruit cream Brule. The service was good, but at the beginning, it took way too long to get a table; even though we had a reservation, we had to wait 15 minutes after arrival.

Four Flamingos by Richard Blais has an adorable ambiance and a perfect blend between casual and fancy. The impeccable service and knowledgeable staff add to the overall positive atmosphere. We ordered everything that looked unique. 1. The Grouper Ceviche was wonderful. So fresh! It was thick cut pieces that melted in your mouth! 2. Broccolini - it's smoked with an amazing sauce so mix it up before you eat it. 3. Seafood Moqueca - this is a Brazilian seafood stew. It was delicious and included white fish, scallops, clams, crawfish and shrimp. Wonderfully and boldly flavored. 4. Crab and Crawfish stuffed twice baked potato - are you kidding me? Genius! Can I get another Crab and Crawfish stuffed twice baked potato?

I have travelled all over the world and enjoyed more spectacular meals in amazing places than I should have. This made my top 5 all time!! Food was crazy good!! Guests raved about the swordfish and sea bass. I had a unique seafood stew of sorts with the best "house hot sauce". The seafood tower was fresh and had some very unique items - for example fish ribs. Stunningly good. Sides were also unique & fantastic - corn pudding was like nothing I had ever had before! Was tempted to order a second helping and have it for dessert. Will definitely come back!!!

4 stars for a good Orlando restaurant. My wife and I were visiting town and decided we wanted to get a nice dinner. After looking through various options, we decided to go with Four Flamingos. Located at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Four Flamingos has the look of a future Michelin Star restaurant with a beautiful entrance and flowing dining room with great views. The hostess set us down at our table and our waitress came out to say hello. She was generally pleasant throughout the evening, but the service in general wasn't anything to write home about. We started out with some fun drinks, including the Rum Burner (which comes with lighting a bubble on fire) and the Bird in Paradise (which involves a contraption that allows for multiple drinks). The drinks again were fine, but nothing blew me away. We then moved on to appetizers, which includes some really delicious bread. The appetizers we ordered included the oxtail and foie gras empanada, wild boar sliders, and the coconut shrimp toast. The first two items were pretty solid, with the sliders making for a great small lunch the next day. The coconut shrimp toast was interesting in that the shrimp was baked in and the dish was surprisingly spicy. We then moved on to our main dishes. I ordered the prime rib swordfish, which is exactly as it sounds with a swordfish made in the manner of a steak. The dish was quite large (and helped complete the next day's lunch) and was pretty solid. Overall, Four Flamingos did enough to merit a positive recommendation. While I wasn't as blown away as I was hoping, the overall combination of venue and food made for a good night.

We absolutely LOVE this spot! Not only is it super cute and welcoming, but the food is phenomenal. We loved Four Flamingos so much we dined there 3 times during our 6 night stay at Grand Cypress. The service alone could bring you back even if the food wasn't as amazing as it definitely is! We also had the pleasure of being at the restaurant two nights while Chef Blais was there, which was cool. I'll start with the best dish we had (multiple times): the swordfish is the best we've ever had! It's a HUGE, thick, bone-in swordfish steak crusted with black lime seasoning and cooked to juicy and tender perfection. I didn't order it the first time we went and was very jealous when my wife enjoyed hers beyond measure. We went back so I could have my own, then we had to go back again because both loved it so much! The shrimp cocktail is also better than others due to the type and quality of Florida shrimp. The tuna tostada was fantastic and inventive. The capacha and caviar was good, but our least favorite app. The crab ravioli was good, just nowhere near as great as the swordfish. The baked Florida is ok, but nowhere near as amazing as the coconut! I would eat that dessert daily! Short version: Go! Get the swordfish. Go back.

A lovely evening with right company to attend this place for fine dining experience. The server was bit loud and kept joking with every tables he serviced. He seemed friendly with slight discomfort to the table. The appetizer we ordered was forgotten, we directly got our entrees and salad. The restaurant compensated by giving us complimentary dessert.

We had the best experience here. Told our daughter about it and she says I love Richard Blais! We'll take her here when she visits from NYC. Our waiter, Marc, was outstanding. Never intrusive but checked on us often. Even brought out the sous chef to talk through my food sensitivity. I ordered the seafood marqueda which was a Brazilian fish stew it a toasted coconut rice. Soooo yummy! The side of broccolini on coconut bbq sauce with a splash of chili sauce was an unexpected surprise and sooooo good! We will definitely be back and have told all of our friends about how good this place is!!

I'm a huge top chef fan. We seek them out on vacation. This was one of my least favorites. The ambience of this place is so cute and very on brand for Florida. However the backs of the chairs were awfully uncomfortable and I wanted to leave by the time the appetizers came. Our server was a little absent and we were waiting on him quite a bit. The food.... Well some was good and was just ok. We started with the Brussel sprouts which were good. They were out of the lobster bisque which was OK. I got the whole fish (picano sp?) with coconut rice and peppers. The "sides" were better than the fish. It was well cooked but lack luster in flavor. My partner got the wagyu steak. Again cooked well but the compound butter was either missing or not very flavorful. The Gouda mashed potatoes were good. The food and service didn't justify the price.

This is my favorite restaurant I've been to , the fish ribs are a must have , the crab cakes are the best I've ever had . The Chilean seabass is to die for . The drinks are very delicious and the atmosphere / staff are just very welcoming.

When I saw this place on the Michelin Guide I was excited to try it but I may have given myself too high of an expectation and ended up disappointed. First, service was great. Ordered the Strawberry Spritz mocktail which was also great but everything after that left more to be desired. The Croquettas were fine. The aoili was the best part but it came with very little and had to request more to enjoy the dish. The filet mignon was ok. The sauce was a too sweet for my liking and not what you'd expect for a steak sauce. The accompanying mash was more of a decoration than a side but tasted fine. The roasted mushrooms on the side were also more for decoration and was too sweet to enjoy and again not what you'd expect. The twice baked crab potato was ok.

I had been interested in coming here for quite a while now. I mean, I watch Next Level Chef. Then, this place ended up on the Michelin Guide, so that fast-forwarded how quickly I got here. One Saturday night, reservations were made, and I came to see what all the fuss was about. After weaving through the maze of the hotel it's located in, you get to a very Florida house that's surrounded by flowing water and lily pads, it's a very serene environment. The wait staff was all very prim and proper and made you feel like you were in a restaurant with a Star, very nice. We get seated and browse the very Florida menu. We got the "Bread & Butter" Coconut Media Noche (Sea Salt Butter). Very fluffy buns, almost like a Thai milk bread, sprinkled with very large shards of sea salt. Then a very real butter for it. Superb, with a faint aroma of the promised coconut. Very nice start to the meal. Then we got a big ol' Oxtail & Foie Gras Empanada (Mango Chutney). This thing was massive. Very small pastry-to-filling ratio, so you get a good crisp, and then boom, juicy oxtail, basted in unctuous foie gras. Very decadent. So when you spoon a little mango chutney on it, extra boom, super bright and sweet and the perfect combination with this umami bomb. Love it. For my main, I had Florida Seafood "Moqueca" (Coconut Rice). This was great! Clams, some white fish, squid, big shrimp, and then one mega scallop that was cooked perfectly. It was all cooked perfectly, and was excellent with the coconut rice. But, one thing I could not overlook was the plantain they had in there. It was huge, black, and a completely raw, fibrous consistency, that really took me out of the dish. Very disappointing. I also got to try the Crab Raviolo (Papaya Vodka Sauce, Florida Lobster, Gremolata). Very striking dish, visually! One huge raviolo with luscious crab nestled inside. Perfectly cooked lobster on the outside, for a big reveal of luxury. It's just a shame that the vodka sauce it was in broke, and the raviolo quickly came to sitting in a puddle of water. It still tasted very nice, though. We finished things off with the Black Forest Sphere (Chocolate, Port Wine, Amarena Cherry). This was pure decadence. A deeply chocolately, cherry-y sauce surrounding this very chocolatey, cherry-y cake within the sphere that you get to smash with a spoon, so fun. Then there's also a dollop of bright vanilla ice cream for the beautiful contrast. Overall, this restaurant was very well designed. It was beautiful, the service was impeccable, and the dishes were constructed with beautiful, local flavors that had a perfect element of contrast or texture that it needed. I love to give out five stars, but the execution of the sad vodka sauce and the absolutely horrible plantain just left some black spots on my memory of this night.

This was our second time back to Four Flamingos. My wife booked us dinner and a flight to Orlando specifically to revisit; we were not disappointed. The food was amazing to look at as well as taste, the service was impeccable and the atmosphere is understated and cheery. Our favorite things this go round were the Tuna Tostadas and Fish Ribs. My only minor complaint, and really we should have asked before we ordered so it's on us, is that the baked Florida dessert had cinnamon sprinkled on top the merengue as an embellishment that made the fire "dance". My wife is allergic to cinnamon, but again that's on us for not specifying, however I don't think the cinnamon enhanced the flavor but rather detracted from an otherwise tasty dessert. We will definitely be back as the food, cocktails and service were A+ as usual.

Upon entering the ambiance was inviting and the employees were very professional. Once seated the servers were very attentive. After being seated and exploring the menu it was very limited. We tried looking online to see actual images of the food and because nothing is updated online everything that seemed interesting is no longer sold anymore. Honestly, Everything is very over priced. For 2 orders of Bread and Butter, (yes you have to buy these as they aren't complementary) One appetizer (Ham and Cheese Croquettes) and Two Drinks we paid over $90. The bread tasted as if It had been refrigerated, then heated and served. The appetizer had a microwaved taste and an awkward flavor. Unfortunately, we ended up just closing our tab and leaving after bread and drinks. I Would only suggest this place maybe for brunch as the ambiance is beautiful, but beware of an $80-$100 price range.

I googled celebrity chef owned restaurants in Orlando and found this gem owned by Richard Blaise. I will start with our server Moses. He called me brutally handsome. Great guy, honest recommendations, and very attentive. For drinks we had an old fashioned (typical) and cool runnings. They made the cool runnings as a mocktail for my girls and we did the cocktail for my wife. Great drink not too sweet. I ordered the tuna tostada and oxtail empanada to start. Tuna was awesome, empanada was good, but tuna wins the day. Our entrees were the West Indian chicken (just okay), the black grouper (excellent), crab raviolo with scallops added (worth every penny) and I had the swordfish (wow wow wow!!!!). The picture is deceiving on the swordfish because you can't tell how flaky and juicy it is by looking at the herbs they crust it with. I felt like I had an amazing steak without the heaviness. For dessert, we tried the passionfruit crème brûlée. Worth trying, but it definitely does not remind me of traditional crème brûlée. We come to Orlando a couple times a year, I will come back.

10/10, coming from someone with really high expectations! We we're looking for an upscale Floridian cuisine experience for my mom's birthday. I'm happy I came across four flamingos, I had never been here even being a resident of Orlando my entire life. Our server was Adrian, who was more than skilled at his job. His recommendations were thorough and trustworthy. He was accompanied by Ronnie, who was just a delight. We are a family of four and participated and magical dining, which was $60 per person, and in my opinion, very fairly priced for the amount of food we received. The food was incredibly plated, and the flavors were on par. The restaurant was very easy to get to, and a nice walk-through a scenic route. Sarina, you've done an amazing job at curating your team. Looking forward to being back!

I enjoyed 4 Flamingos. I thought the location was super cool. It's attached to the Hyatt Lake Buena Vista and you need to walk through the lobby and courtyard to get there! We had fun after dinner in the lobby playing shuffle board. Service was very friendly and nice. Atmosphere of the restaurant was more causal than I expected. Definitely old Florida/ Islandy type vibes. The courtyard is so peaceful and the walk to the restaurant is nice. Appetizers were very good, loved the tuna tostada! It's a passion fruit sauce that looks like an egg yolk in the middle! We did get one of the specials for the evening which was the grouper. Delish!! The crab raviolo was good, I think it could have been hotter and it was a little more bland that I was expecting. Chicken curry was okay, probably the lowest rank dish out of all 4. Jerked Lamb was amazing! Cooked perfectly. For dessert we had the Black Forrest Sphere. Was super decadent and was fun to break open with a spoon. All the drinks were had were yummy and the came with little flamingo stir sticks. Super cute! Loved the Cubanito Martini with dessert. Overall I did like everything and the service was great! The staff let us take a fun pic at the so that was nice! I'm not sure how soon I'd come back though, just because I think the prices were quite high vs a comparable dining experience and I was just not as impressed with the food as I though I'd be.

Food is solid. Prices are too high though. You can do better at the Ritz, Four Seasons, etc. Bartender, Kat rocks. I'd like to see a happy hour and more reasonable options on a bar menu.

Visited this restaurant last night. We started out with the oysters and hearts of palm Caesar salad. The salad was excellent and the oysters were fresh. It was definitely a different tape from what I used to, but I enjoyed them nonetheless for dinner. We had the filet mignon and the Wagyu. Both were very good and I'm usually not a big fan of brussels sprouts but the ones that came with my Wagyu steak were excellent. for dessert we had the baked Florida and the dolce de Leche crème brûlée. The crème brûlée excellent but to bake Florida wasn't our favorite. More of a preference thing I would still recommend ordering it if that's your type of dessert. The service was great and the restaurant has a very cool style kind of broken apart so you have more privacy. I have to mention the front end staff for a very professional, polite and attentive.

Although we had a difficult time trying to park, it was a great experience. Our server Juan was spot on in his suggestions for our meal. We ordered off the Magical Dining menu. My husband ordered the lobster bisque, grouper and dragon fruit dessert. I had the peach goat cheese salad, the Indian chicken and the passion fruit creme brûlée. Each course was paced very well and all the food was delicious. There was no pressure to hurry though there was a lobby full waiting to be seated. Nice restaurant.