The Stubborn Mule

The food was amazing! I had the Shrimp & Grits, NY Strip Steak with Sweet Potato Tots and Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese. The shrimp and grits was something I never knew could be such a great combination. When I took the first bite I immediately was blown away by the soft and creamy texture and flavor. It was like the perfect comfort food! All I could say was “WOW!” The steak was ordered medium rare and it came out PERFECT! Perfect sear, perfect texture, juicy, flavorful, soft, melt in your mouth… and the steak was bigger and thicker than my hand! The Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese was thick and creamy as well, very flavorful and WORTH IT! The Sweet Potato Tots were a perfect crispy side. This place opened my eyes to a whole new set of flavors! The food portions were large enough that we had left overs. I caught the itus eating all that good food. I fell asleep during the car ride home and then about 2 hours later, woke up, ate the left overs, said “WOW!” again, and fell back asleep. I had the best sleep in years. I can’t wait to go back!

This spot gets all 5 ⭐️ all around. The food is delicious and exquisite. The vibes and atmosphere is on point and can’t miss. Just the right amount of music and the chatter around. The service was great Jessica took real good care of us and helped me picked just the right menu items. The price is smooth on the wallet even if your money if funny. 😆

The place has a nice atmosphere, easy parking, and good service. The only small inconvenience was with the egg—I ordered it as an addition to my burger, but when it arrived, it didn’t have it. They brought the egg separately after I had already eaten half of the burger, which didn’t make much sense since it should have been served inside the burger. Other than that, everything was great. The food was delicious, the place was clean, and I would definitely come back.

We found this lovely restaurant near downtown Orlando and sat outside for an early dinner. Joseph R. was our server and he was wonderfully attentive and helpful! We had the sticky pork belly for appetizers and for entree braised short ribs and grits and a seafood fBLT. All were amazing!! We will be back!

Great time and good food. I would go back for the pork belly app for sure. Whatever that shrimp pasta is sucked but they gave me a discount and free dessert. Good place, try it out!

My birthday was wonderful at The Stubborn Mule on 8/30/2025. In from NC ~ My son treated me to this nice atmospheric restaurant. Nestor was our waitor and he was lovely 🥰. For the Appetizers we had the sticky pork belly & sticky shrooms rolls. Then we feasted on Along Came Molly (braised short ribs) & grits ~ NY steak strip with mashed and broccolini. Dessert was bread pudding. All of the food was great. 5 ⭐️'s all around. Nestor was very attentive and amusing. I enjoyed him because he was himself ~ Keep being you Nestor. The pics around the restaurant are a conversation pieces. They have outside dining ~ Will definitely come back to this establishment when I'm back in Florida next year 2026.

Food: The Gouda mac & cheese is the best Mac I’ve ever had!! Short Ribs & Wings were delicious. The actually burger patties were extremely under seasoned, couldn’t enjoy/ finish them. We would not order the burgers again. Food was presented well. Drinks: Purple Rain was sweet, fragrant, and delicious. Atmosphere/Service: Wonderful service. We sat outside, and it was great.

Parking on the street is a little tricky for this place! Inside and outside seating available. This place is known for its craft cocktails - mules - and infuse their own liquor. Interesting combos if you want to change things up and experiment a bit. Food was fresh and came out relatively fast. I appreciated our waiter as he was clever and funny throughout our visit. Atmosphere is light and airy, lots of high tops.

Finally was able to go try this awesome place located in the heart of downtown Orlando. Love the energy and vibes. Whether is for a quick cocktail or a bite, this checks all the blocks. Our server was beyond amazing. Attended to everything we needed and some. Definitely recommend this establishment.

Service : Courtney was 5/5 she took care of our family. She gave recommendations and answered all of our questions. She was super kind as we had three kids with us and the sun was blazing hot on the patio. Service: 0/5 front hostess. Awful. Not nice. We had a reservation but wanted to sit inside because it was so hot outside. She insisted that's the only thing available and offered to put up umbrellas. Not smile. Not personality. Awful. She came back and said they didn't put the umbrellas up but the sun wasn't out. It was and it was hot. She watched as our 11 year old had a hard time grabbing a chair. Just watched. Stared at him and never offered a hand. She was just not nice. I hope the managers can help her to lead hot to hostess in a way that's more inviting. Ambiance: the inside was decorated so uniquely we really loved the inside. The outside patio was nice but very HOT. Food: food was good. Nothing too crazy to write home about. I expected a little more from two CIA grads but maybe they have other endeavors they are working on? Chicken pasta was great and the steak was ok. The steak presentation kind of left us wanting more. It was smothered in potatoes which we scraped to the side. All in all I'll give it another try. Maybe something will change? Maybe not? It was priced right. It wasn't an outrageous price point so at least we weren't out a ton of cash. Thank you Courtney for making our visit enjoyable!!

This was my first time coming here and all I can say is wow how come I didn't come any sooner. To be honest we have barely been to restaurants down town but this one was really good. Brandon who served us the first time was amazing! He recommended drinks since we love mules we asked which is best, he recommended the stubborn mule which is delicious not to much ginger or that sour taste. For food we grabbed the lemon hummus, the sticky mule wings & the southwest chicken flatbread. All great choices. Very happy with our choices. Brando also recommended brunch on Saturdays and Sundays! And of course we had to go. Went this Sunday that passed and of course Brandon was there at the bar, him and zero took very good care of us. For brunch we did the avocado toast which comes with sourdough, smashed avocado, beef steak tomato, baby arugula, shaved parmesan, smoked sea salt. We also ordered the woke up first 2.0 fried chicken, sugar pearl waffle. bacon, smoked gouda, fried egg, bourbon maple syrup, breakfast potatoes. I have nothing negative to say about this place everything was great and service is phenomenal. FYI weekend does get busy for brunch so be prepare.

This small, cozy, well-defined restaurant has a casual and very inviting atmosphere with the vibes of a lodge due to its brown, wooden walls and roof design, decorated with plants, colorful and vibrant wall art paintings. It offers a variety of food options for every palate. Recommended by our server Carlos (a.k.a. Zero), my friend and I tried the "Sticky Pork Belly", which I never thought I would love! I had the Raspberry Mule Cocktail which it was delightful! Carlos was very friendly and attentive making our dining experience fun, entertaining, and enjoyable! This restaurant/bar is my "stubborn" kind of place! Love it!

We were in town for the Pink concert and stopped here for dinner. It was an amazing night so we sat outside. I had the short rib grilled cheese with sweet potato tots and it was amazing!! Would highly recommend it! My sister had the Cuban with Brussel sprouts-she really enjoyed it-although she did say the Brussels were better the next day when she reheated them. Would definitely return if we are in the area again!

With only three minutes left before happy hour ended, I let my friends know I was ordering a drink while they were escorted outside to our table. The bartender nailed it--listening to my order, making my drink, and serving it in just two minutes. That has to be a Guinness World Record! My friends ended up coming inside, so I didn't have to rush through my drink. God really does answer prayers, even the small ones. After walking all over Disney, standing in line for hours, and riding 2-minute roller coasters, the food was exactly what I needed. The joy of seeing Mickey Mouse and the gang was matched by the joy I felt biting into my chicken sandwich. I would've eaten the plate too if I had some buffalo sauce left! The bartender's memory was incredible--she took our orders without writing anything down, which always impresses me. My memory is so bad I'd probably serve something that's not even on the menu! She was attentive and friendly, making the experience even better. The atmosphere was a cozy, typical bar/restaurant vibe. Highly recommended.

I visited for a late lunch and was impressed with both the food and cocktails. I started with the PEI Mussels, which were sweet and flavorful, followed by perfectly crispy fries. The salmon, cooked medium, was delicious and served with a fresh side of asparagus and rice. Overall, the experience was excellent, and I'll definitely be returning.

I got Chicken Linguine and it was great. I shared it with my friend so my server kindly suggested that they can separate it into 2 plates so I really appreciate it. The server is so friendly. The ambiance is great for hanging out with friends.

I've been to the supper meal before but never on a Monday. Did you know they had me all Monday where they have 10 different types of mules and they're all for six dollars. I thoroughly enjoyed my meals. It was such a great deal and they have fresh sweet potato tots that were delicious. I need to start coming back during the weekday and visit some of their specials. The service was pretty slow, especially at the bar. I don't know if they were turning over shifts, but they stay pride and true to their office Silletti they keep it very clean, and industrial like.

Seven was our server and he delivered! Offered suggestions and recommendations for drinks, appetizers, and food. Everything was delicious! The atmosphere was dope with all the unique decor (pics posted here). Absolutely loved everything about this restaurant. Very welcoming to ALL! Highly recommended!

Great place for lunch! We arrived around noon on Tuesday and found the location to be steady but not overly busy. They have both indoor and outdoor seating available. They have bar seating available as well. We didn't notice any booths- tables only (including high-tops). Menu has a lot to choose from. They usually have a daily special as well. My husband got the smash burger with regular fries. He liked the burger but wished the tomato hadn't been put in the bottom of the burger as it caused everything else to slide around. It also had a large amount of arugula on the top which he ended up taking off. I had the daily special which was steak tacos. The flavor of the avocado creme and steak was really good and loved that there was plenty of steak on the taco. There was also allot of raw red onion and arugula on my tacos and I ended up just eating the steak as the onion was too much for me personally. We also tried the zucchini fritters which were delightful and the dill sauce to go with them was good.

We came here as a recommendation from a friend and The Stubborn Mule didn't disappoint. The hostess and our waiter were excellent. All the food and drinks were delicious. My favorite was probably the lemon hummus, the lemon really kept the taste light, loved the addition of the crisp chickpeas and feta on top, this might be the best hummus I've had. The sticky pork belly was sweet, spicy and delicious, my husband loved the garlic aioli that comes with it. The Mac and cheese was excellent, some of the best we've had. The fries were excellent hot, crispy, nice amount of the rosemary, garlic Parmesan. Loved this restaurant, hopefully will get another opportunity to visit while in the area.

We went for brunch with a large group of 14 people and had an amazing experience. The servers and runners did such a good job with timing of drink, apps, and entrees, even with as many people as we had! We were all able to eat together and have the best time. The staff are very friendly and patient with us as some of the group only spoke Spanish. The highlights were the Shrimp Caesar salad and the Hash bowl with eggs - 10/10. The coffee was really good as well and they came frequently for refills.

An absolute staple!! Their mule list is extensive which is so fun, the coconut mule is my personal favorite. The highlight of brunch was shockingly the pork belly appetizer! It was so good we ate it before I could even snag a pic! The wait staff was also so friendly and upbeat exactly what you would want at Sunday brunch. They had a brunch special $25 bottles of champagne with lots of juice options to pair with it! The burger was juicy and delicious and the Cuban was a classic Cuban. The potatoes came with a home made sauce that was very yummy. Even though it is always busy we did not wait for a table and enjoyed the patio dining on a gorgeous Sunday. Will definitely be back!

We came in on a Thursday evening and they were packed. Make a reservation if you're able! We ordered drinks - Aperol spritz and an old fashioned. Both fabulous and they have a full a bar. We then grabbed burgers and my boyfriend got the salmon. The burger was cooked perfect and his rice with salmon was a dream. We recommend if you're in town! Only downside is parking is difficult so find a spot on the streets and walk if able.

I truly loved my time with my family at The Stubborn Mule. The food was delicious. The service was friendly and a little busy at times so the food was a little cold. We didn't mind as the pretzel rolls were HOT AND READY. If you are able to enjoy them, please try them!!

See Google review. Watch your cards (both physical and what they charge you). You WILL get swindled and they will pretend not to hear you. Food is OK. Like an Applebee's (but less honest when they run your card). Would only go back if I happened to have cash and it was the only place opened and ubereats was down.

Air conditioning unit was broken. Bartender was very nice. Food was ok. Ambiance was good.

My friends and I are mule Monday regulars!! We probably come about once a month. You really can't beat $6 mules all day long. We usually just grab drinks here, maybe a dessert, but this time we did drinks and apps and steak and dessert- it was a feast! Apps: we LOVED the pork belly bites - wow. the mussels are usually amazing, but the last time we had them, it seemed like someone forgot the garlic, so they didn't have much flavor. We got the little crostini bites, but on that one it seemed like they maybe forgot the balsamic, so our bartender brought us a side of it. They were good with the balsamic!! Entree: the ribeye, broccolini, and carrots were awesome. The steak was perfectly cooked Dessert: the crème brûlée cheesecake was fire, and the other one was good but I can't remember what it was, so I guess not super memorable. They used to have a turtle cheesecake, and we LOVED that one! & the purple haze is my favorite cocktail, hands down :)

I went here for brunch and the food is very tasty. The staff is friendly and ambiance is hipster. I will definitely be back. The cheese grits were the best I ever had thus far.

Went for dinner for the first time and it did not disappoint! I got the short rib grilled cheese with asparagus and my friend got the stubborn mule burger (not pictured) and they were both DELICIOUS! The sauce you see on the plate comes as a side for the grilled cheese and it adds that extra flavor that makes it even better. We also got espresso martinis that were also really good! Service was also wonderful. Highly recommend!

Wow! What an awesome experience. I walked in after church really hungry. They had no reservations but the bar area was open to order. My friend and I came in for brunch. Hailey was our server, and she was so delightful. I have some food allergies and she was able to alter a meal me wirh no issues. I had the salmon and grits. The Gouda grits and salmon were so good. My friend had the "Woke up first" meal but with a waffle. The food was very seasoned and filling. Hailey was attentive and made sure we were taken care of. They have inside and covered outside patio seating. They had the football games on the TV's and had nice music playing. Not too loud and there's nice decor. Valet parking was $20 and the do have other parking areas around Lake Eola. This will definitely not be my last time visiting. Check out the restaurant, you won't be disappointed.

We tried the Stubborn Mule before seeing a concert at the Kia Center. With free street parking after 6, on a Saturday, we chose to walk the 2 miles to the Kia Center after dinner. We needed that walk to work out the great eats at The Stubborn Mule. We won't discuss that walk after the concert. Anyhoo, the food was amazing! We started with the lemon Hummus plate. Warm Pita is always life...the hummus was perfectly lemony with feta, fresh olive oil and crispy garbanzo beans: fabulous. We both went sandwiches with fries, and they were perfect. Nice sized sandwiches, the Chipotle Cheesesteak and Steak Sandwich, birth crammed with steak and lots of the listed toppings. We both added grilled onions to our sandwiches. I got the Steak Sandwich and requested a side of the Chipotle mayo, which was a perfect addition. The eclectic art was a great conversation piece for us with the waiter, who was great! An awesome meal and they have a lot of other dishes that looked amazing! If you're in the Orlando area, try The Stubborn

Stubborn Mule is very good. They have awesome outdoor seating and lots of space, so it's a laid back but relatively upscale vibe. Our server, Bryce, was awesome. Fish tacos, chicken flatbread and smoked Gouda grits were all excellent. Great spot.

The service was great but unfortunately the food was really disappointing. I love short rib so I was excited about the ideas short rib hash. There was no seasoning on any of it and not enough cheese so it was bland and dry.

We came on a "threatening to rain" day but sat outside anyway - it was very nice! My favorite fair is appetizers, so that's what I ordered (zucchini fritters and bruschetta). Presentation was lovely. I'm a fan of mules, so it was exciting to have several options, and it's always nice to have some fancy non-alcoholic drinks as well! If I'm ever back in the area, I'd like to give it another try.

Found this place to dine coming fom the airport. Street parking. Came around lunchtime on a Friday. Our waitress, I think her name is Melinda - had green hair streaks, was simply amazing! I had the shrimp & grits. Filling portions. Alot of shrimp. Also contained sausage. Had some of my friends Zucchini fritters. they were good, especially with the spicy mayo. we also had a side of garlic aioli for dipping good also. I had a nice, refreshing beer. My other friends enjoyed their THE STUBBORN MULE Burger and broccolinni Brunch is only offered on Saturdays Nice, clean modern place

Yummy brunch with great food and drinks! Our server was great and we ordered a bottle of champagne for the 2 of us. Food came out quick and it was l so good! A really nice place to sit outside for a Sunday brunch!

Great ambiance and one of the best places I've eaten in in Orlando ! The staff was really great too!

Happen to be in the area on weekday afternoon and I was able to stop by for Happy Hour. I ordered the mussels and one of their mules. The food and drink were good but the service, that was sadly not the best. Not sure if it was because I asked to sit outside and was the only person there, but that was still no excuse. I had two different servers, one who forgot to bring out the bread that was requested and it still took them a long time to bring it out. I was also charged extra for it. They were also dealing with kitchen issues. While I was there, it looked like they were replacing some big equipment. I didn't expect them to bend over backwards, but basic service etiquette would go a long way.

Wonderful restaurant! I ate outside with my dogs and thoroughly enjoyed my time. The food was phenomenal, drink was delicious and service was stellar.

The food was good l! The service was a little slow. But to be fair, they have a craft kitchen, so everything is made from scratch. The ambiance is kind of chill. Is a Lay back restaurant.

The service was a bit slower than we would have liked but the drinks and food were delicious! The brown butter sage alla vodka linguine and the stubborn mule burger were great. I also recommend the rosemary Parmesan fries. I had the Spartacus mule and it was very tasty. I'd definitely order it again!

We have been here many times. In the heart of downtown near Thornton Park this is a great spot for outdoor seating. They serve American classics with a fun mule drink menu. I had the nectarine mule during happy hour. It was delicious and not too sweet. It was also 25% off during happy hour along with their appetizers from 4-6pm. For dinner I had the salmon salad. The salmon was cooked perfectly with great flavor and the salad was a bed of kale, which is typically not my favorite, but I liked it this time with all the delicious toppings. The rose dressing was a bit garlicky. My husband had the hot honey chicken sandwich. It was a large portion and came with whatever side you wanted... you aren't just stuck with fries which was nice. Seven was our waiter and he was great. Very energetic and attentive throughout a busy night.

Good family restaurant with average food and very good service. Great for large groups.

I know the burgers are great, but the kitchen can't seem to take dietary allergies seriously. After three attempts to get a fish sandwich without dairy, I gave up and told my server to cancel the order. (My server was great, by the way, but the kitchen couldn't even pull out a clean plate that hadn't had shredded cheese dropped on it.) Also, the manger didn't even stop by our table after sending back three sandwiches. What?!

Visited the Stubborn Mule on a Friday afternoon for lunch. I went with a few of our servers recommendations and both were delicious!! I got the Razzle Dazzle Mule and the Chipotle cheesesteak with the rosemary Parmesan fries as my side. Cute restaurant it was a beautiful day so we sat outside. I would definitely go back to try their burgers next time!!

What happened to this place:( I remember back before the pandemic this place was always jam packed and they had champagne flowing with bottomless mimosas. We used to go sit at the bar and the bartenders were friendly and talkative and the food was spot on. In my opinion when I came back recently, it just wasn't the same. We made a reservation for 11am and I arrived first so I was seated. I understand we were waiting for other people in my party but it took a while for anyone to even say hello to me. To even acknowledge I was there. Eventually someone came around and took my drink order but why did I have to wait that long to even catch someone's eye contact. What happened to the courtesy of saying , I'll be right with you? The server was nice, I have nothing bad to say of her. The food was just okay, the breakfast nachos were terrible. And the quiche was just okay as well. Maybe I need to try their other items but I just wasn't impressed. I had so many good brunch memories here but I think there are other places that will do bottomless and will have better food. Especially for the price I will seek other places. I will say, their music choice for this Saturday morning was spot on. I did love that part

The stubborn mule is such a cute brunch place!! Lucky for us, we were able to stop by during happy hour! Cocktails were only $6 and signature mules $5. Our server suggested the purple rain and it did not disappoint! It was sweet and had lovely lavender notes :) For starters, we got the sticky pork belly and zucchini fritters. The pork belly was very tender and marinated in a delicious sauce. The zucchini fritters were accompanied with a yummy spicy mayo sauce. The starters were a 10/10! For the entree, I decided to get the original Stubborn Mule burger w a side or parmesan fries. Although the fries were a bit dry, the burger definitely made up for it. They included lots of bacon too which I appreciated. Overall, my brunch experience here was fantastic and I would definitely recommend. I will say that they don't offer parking so keep in mind you will most likely have to find street parking, which can be stressful. Otherwise, a nice brunch place!

This restaurant was so beautiful! They have both outdoor and indoor seating. My partner ordered the burger and broccolini. He enjoyed his burger, and the broccolini was tender and delicious. I ordered the shrimp and grits, and it was full of flavor! The restaurant wasn't busy, but I felt like we had to flag down another server if we needed something. Our waiter was not attentive. I ordered a sangria, but it tasted like watered down juice. I was disappointed and I told my server but was never compensated or offered a different drink. Instead, I was told "that's how it comes". Overall, the food was pretty good but the staff is not friendly or welcoming.

Greeted by hostess and proceeded to be sat outside. Our meal was excellent. My husband's focaccia chimichurri sandwich was perfect as was my short rib burger. The rosemary fries were lightly tossed in parmigiana and rosemary making for a perfect side. My son's kids grilled cheese received a thumbs up. I thought his Mac and cheeses was delicious, but it was definitely over seasoned for a kid's side. Overall, wonderful experience and we hope to return.

Not my favorite. We had the short rib grilled cheese and it was more like a French dip. Couldn't really taste the cheese. We were visiting Orlando and decided to try this place. Luckily we found free parking but it was a Sunday night. I found the restaurant a little hot. Not sure the air conditioning was working.

This restaurant was delicious! The food was fantastic, the service was great, and the espresso martinis were perfect. This is a great spot to go too we sat outside and it was perfect. We went on a weekday afternoon and there was no wait at all.

Excellent service. We had a wonderful server. The food was ok. Mixed drinks were terrible and very expensive. Definitely not worth the money

This has now been our 6th time here & it's quickly becoming my fav place to get streak and eggs in Orlando. The strip always has the perfect flavor& when mixed with eggs it is a home run in my books. They also have a sauce they bring out with the order that I dip the hash browns in that is incredible. AAA+++

Brunch is my favorite meal! And Stubborn Mule has always been one of my all-time favorite brunch spots on The Weeknd. We went on a Saturday and had reservations, although it wasn't as busy as it normally is compared to a Sunday crowd, so we could of probably went without the reservations. But! I didn't want to chance a 2 hour wait. We sat on the patio and it was a beautiful day :) I was disappointed to see that the bottomless mimosas were no more - so I ordered a double mimosa ($11) and my boyfriend ordered the house espresso martini. To start - we ordered the pork belly bites and they were AMAZING. Holy cow! The flavor was phenomenal. Crispy with a glaze, I could of eaten the whole plate to myself! Hopefully they keep these on the menu. For entrees - I got the Cuban Eggs Benedict which was also delish! The pork was tender and seasoned well, with pickled onion, mustard and pickles, topped with a parched egg and hollandaise sauce. The steak and eggs was also cooked & seasoned well! Pro tip - dunk the steak in the hollandaise sauce it's sooo good. And PS the home fries here are the bomb! Overall enjoyed our brunch, but was missing the lively experience we're accustomed to.

We were trying to get out of Hurricane Helene so we searched for a place to go eat, and boy we weren't disappointed! Belgium waffle brunch burger and garlic parm rosemary fries were off the charts! Pork belly with Thai chili glaze and a garlic cilantro mayo was also second to none! Our server was so sweet and guided us to all her favs. Cocktails were great too, but the food was too good, so I could only have one lol Very nice place inside and out, I would definitely recommend

Ambiance is great. Ordered prosciutto benedict and my husband ordered the brisket hash. The egg benedict prosciutto was good. Very light and the hollandise sauce was good. The other egg was not runny at all. It looks like a hard boiled egg. The brisket needs seasoning. Like a lot of seasoning. Our server was attentive even though he was the bar tender.

I've never been to downtown Orlando and decided to grab lunch in the area before catching my flight home. Stubborn mule is known for their different mule (the drink) variations. I can't remember which drink my sister ordered but she said it tasted like champagne and was very tasty. However, she did say it didn't pair well with her chicken sandwich. We both ordered the hot honey chicken sandwich. It had bacon and purple cabbage slaw with hot honey. The sandwich had 2 pieces of chicken making the sandwich very thick. It could use a different veggie to balance the sweetness, like a tomato. The sweet potato tots needed to be a little more crisp but the flavor was good. I asked for an extra side of the hot honey and dipped the tots in it. The waitress was very nice and even gave us a little info about the area around the restaurant. She told us how to get to the lake that was a couple of blocks up and offered suggestions for us to visit on my next trip.