Osphere Neighborhood Grill and Bar

This is a great sushi place with a view of Lake Eola.
We visited for brunch.
They had the best salmon roll we've had in a long time, however the Eggs Benedict (no hollandaise) that I ordered took forever and when it came out the eggs were cool.
They need salt and pepper on the tables.
The spicy potatoes were a surprise.
The prices were very good compared to what I expected a lakeside restaurant to charge.
The seating is very tight, and getting to the restroom was like going through an obstacle course.
The restrooms were nice when you made it.
Which is strange because they have a large open area closer to the front entrance.
I think the servers checked on tables less frequently because they had to squeeze through people at other tables to do so.
If they'd adjust the seating I'm sure things would flow better, and it'd be a 5 star place!

Owner response

Great first visit.
We walked in on a Monday at 11:30 am without a reservation.
We were greeted immediately.
We chose outside seating to view Lake Eola.
The server was kind and attentive.
My husband loved his Old Fashioned (not pictured).
I also tried the Strawberry Paloma which was tasty but I preferred the blackberry drink.
The wings were outstanding.
So full of flavor.
They come with a house made buttermilk garlic dressing that we both loved.
My husband enjoyed it seared ahi tuna.
We both really enjoyed the spicy tuna.
It was our first time experiencing the crispy rice and its warmth.
Very good! Overall we loved the meal, service and atmosphere.
We will be back.

Owner response

Came here for happy hour on a Monday with high hopes.
We are very loyal to a place up the street called Jinya for happy hour which is excellent.
First off, we came because of the happy hour menu online.
We found out that is not the updated menu and the current one is much smaller. The service was not good and the place was less than 1/2 full.
The servers were all running around like crazy and we were checked on once. We had to move ourselves inside due to the insane amount of bees outside landing on us and our table.
While we were inside we saw our food on the expo for far too long.
Eventually it was delivered to us. The food was mostly unimpressive and average.
The wings were the best thing we ordered.
Both the flatbreads had minimal cheese and toppings.
The lettuce wrap was TERRIBLE.
Dry chicken and very bland.
Needed to be drenched in some kind of peanut sauce but it came with nothing.
I sent that back which I don’t think I’ve ever done.
Overall not a place I would recommend.
If the happy hour menu was this sad I wouldn’t spent $30 an entre on the regular menu.

Owner response