Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails: A Culinary Delight in Orlando

We had a great time at Lamp & Shade just recently. The dishes were quite ingenious, delicious and well portioned. The cocktails were also very tasty, although not as quite memorable as the food. The ambience was lively and even though it wasn’t a busy night, the vibe was very pleasant. The staff were friendly and took very good care of us. The only disappointment is the “service charge 20% applied to all checks” which, even though it was disclosed, it’s nothing but a money grab. Considering the great experience we had, I would have happily conceded a 20% gratuity anyways but, why force all customers to do it?

From the industrial-art deco chic decor to the beautiful dishes to the antique book check holders, every moment at Lamp & Shade Kitchen is punctuated by comfort and style. Our experience here edges out several other Michelin rated restaurants in terms of service, ambiance, and food—both quality and creativity. Every dish we tried was perfectly executed and generously portioned. We started with mocktails, two hot plates, and two cold plates. Everything came out pretty quickly, and finished plates were also cleared away without sitting long. We had mushroom risotto and skirt steak for entrees, and the portions were so big that we had leftovers (we almost never have leftovers, especially not from small plates-style places). The flavors, preparation, temperature, and plating were all perfect. We finished with two desserts that were just as good as the rest of the food, which is pretty impressive as many places with fantastic food have mediocre dessert. All of the staff we interacted with, including our waiter, were very kind and made sure we had everything we needed. They pointed out the 20% gratuity and starred it on our check, which was appreciated. We went early in the evening and were able to get parking spots close by, but it would be definitely worth arriving early if you have a later reservation to make sure you find somewhere to park. All in all, this restaurant instantly became a top 3 favorite in all of Orlando for us. Can’t wait to go back again soon!

Every single dish was delicious. Best to bring more than 2 people because sharing is caring and you get to try more offerings. The Spicy Rigatoni with Lump Crab is my absolute favorite. Will definitely be back with more friends to spread goodness.

We had a fantastic experience! The service, food, and atmosphere were all top-notch. Charlie was our server and she was amazing friendly, attentive, and really made us feel welcome. Everything came out perfectly, and she made sure we were well taken care of the whole time. Highly recommend, and we’ll definitely be back. Thank you, Charlie!

The overall was good, I really enjoyed the place, I was going to rate this place as a 4 ⭐ bc the food was almost impossible to eat, was super salty but the manager came and apologized and toke one plate out of our bill… so the customer service was top. my experience of the only 2 drinks were amazing as well as the atmosphere, music and outdoor area… also I want to congratulate who ever did the details and design of this place bc is remarkable like the silverware… and decoration…

The vegan options are beyond on point! We had the vegan crab cakes, which the seasoning made it taste better than more crab cakes. The plantain pancakes are a must for vegans and non vegans. Best vegan pancakes I have had. We got mocktails as well and they complimented all the dishes so well. Loved everything! Everyone was so nice. Tatiana was attentive and connected with us. The place is definitely a vibe.

This is my first time here at the restaurant and what an amazing experience! We came for a friend’s birthday and we were absolutely thrilled with the service and the food. This place is great for a tapas style meal with friends or family. They have a section for hot and cold plates , along with a few full meal options with protein and the desserts…….I was absolutely blown away. The Ube cheesecake was probably the best cheesecake that I’ve ever had in my entire life. This place is a must visit and I’ll be back soon. I saw that they have an amazing happy hour and brunch .

Absolutely loved my experience at Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails. The food was top-tier — beautifully presented and full of flavor. Every dish felt like a piece of art, and you could tell the chefs care about both taste and presentation. The service was solid and professional, though a small step behind the food in terms of that wow factor. What really stood out was the atmosphere — cozy, modern, and just the right vibe for a date night or a chill night out with friends. Highly recommend trying their oysters and any of the chef specials. Dined in, and I’ll definitely be coming back.