blu on the Avenue

Name: blu on the Avenue
Address: 326 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States, 32789
Telephone: (407) 960-3778
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

1067 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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Blu on the Avenue offers fresh seafood, steaks, salads, sandwiches and more...
It brings modern West and East coast cuisines together with a twist. Inspired by locals and Orlando visitors, the Blu concept of daily fresh seafood, prime steaks and classic cocktails is a great addition to the already thriving Winter park shopping district. Blu is open 7 days a week with a full bar featuring specialty martinis, classic cocktails and a beautiful list of wines by the glass. The staff at Blu is looking forward to making your visit enjoyable and lasting. Whether it"s a quick lunch, a relaxing dinner with family and friends or just a craving for dessert and coffee, Blu on the Avenue will win your heart.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch & Dinner Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Daily 11:00 pm–2:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Late Night Sushi Thu–Sat 11:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(407) 960-3778
Website
http://bluontheavenue.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Tony Krueger
Catering
Catering available, details listed on website.
Private party facilities
Located in historic Winter Park along Park Avenue just steps from Park Plaza Hotel and Rollins College. blu on the avenue has a private dining room located in the back of the building. This room can seat up to 84 guests.
Private party contact
Hillary: (407) 730-6249

Location
326 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
Neighborhood
Winter Park
Cross street
Lyman Ave
Parking details
On street parking, Parking$Garage.
Public transit
Sunrail, Amtrack Station & Lynx bus service
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,067 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

1,067 Reviews

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MasterS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and atmosphere! We tried several restaurants for magical dining month, and this was my favorite.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service was great and the food was out of this world.
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MiaT
Orlando
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious. Sam our server was very attentive and made us feel like a valued customer. We love the Magical Dining experience.
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NatalieG
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience2
The food was good but not close to worth the cost.
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NancyeR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My daughter and I both really enjoyed the swordfish offered on the Orlando Magical Dining menu. It was cooked to perfection and the potatoes and asparagus that accompanied this were delicious. We started with a fresh Caesar Salad and finished with the Oreo Brownie and the Bread Pudding. Of these, I would recommend the Oreo Brownie. Our waiter, Thomas, was very attentive and everything was delivered promptly. Such an enjoyable dining experience.
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mysterygal
Orlando
34 reviews
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We enjoyed our dinner during Magical Dining month at Blu on the Avenue. The salmon chips were unusual and tasty. I liked the grilled salmon although the sauce was spicier than I prefer. And the bread pudding could have used a sauce. We had excellent service and enjoyed the lively atmosphere. It's worth a visit if you haven't been here before.
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Stacy
Orlando
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
First time at Blu, reviewed magical dining options to try something new and decided they had the most interesting menu for what we were wanting. Food was delicious. We had the salmon and swordfish as entrees. We didn't expect it to be so casual, photos and marketing make it appear more on a Ruth's Chris level but it wasn't. Menus were printed on paper ...drink menu had the look of printer running out of ink and just didn't align to the upscale vibe they were showing online. Wine menu was decent, bourbons were limited but overall decent bar menu. Service was good but felt rushed. Server was bringing out desert as we were taking our last bite of dinner , we only ordered one drink so he probably wanted to turn the table. Either way we will be back. Lobster rolls looked delicious so definitely want to try it.
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JenniferO
Orlando
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We tried this restaurant for the magical dining. Started out with the salmon chips appetizer, which was beautifully served and flavorful. I had the swordfish with lobster butter. My husband had the lobster roll & he loved it! We finished up with a key lime trifle--excellent flavor here. Hubby had strawberry bread pudding which he said was very good. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. Happy hour drinks were great and a bargain. We will be back!
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zeffie
Orlando
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Seafood excellent, service as well! First time it will definitely go back!
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Susanna
Charleston
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Very good menu with innovative choices. Excellent food and attentive service.
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LoriS
Orlando
26 reviews
vip
2.0
26 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience2
Service needs lots of work. After one hour we received partial plates, could not fill the order. Waiter needs to use a better choice of words I kept hearing it will just be a minute or two! That said I wasn’t done eating and the bill was sitting in front of me. Wish my food came that quick. Will not be back!!
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Carol
Jacksonville
76 reviews
vip
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an excellent meal. Oysters on the half shell were fresh and delicious. Beverages (an Old Fashioned for my husband, a Negroni for me, were great. My husband's sushi and my yellowtail were outstanding. We took desserts to go. The peanut butter pie was yummy, and my husband hasn't yet tried his carrot cake. Tina provided exceptional service.
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DenisseC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Ambiance was okay, service was alright, food was nothing crazy. Overall mid.
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Quina
Orlando
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience3
I dined at The Blu for Magical Dining. The food was excellent but the service was average. The restaurant's website pictures made it like the walls were blue but they weren't. I ordered the salmon chips, bar-b-que salmon, and the Oreo brownie. All of my food choices were excellent. The dessert was not a full size but it was great!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience2
The food was very good. I enjoyed the atmosphere and overall quality. Our service was not the best; our food was accidentally delivered to the wrong table, which is not a huge deal but there was no communication to us. We sat for over 50 minutes wondering what was going on until we had to flag down a server and ask. We again waited 30ish minutes after entrees were taken until dessert arrived. Our server didn’t come check on us until after dessert. I was disappointed because no one addressed it or communicated with us. The food however was excellent.
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jjim
Orlando
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Only issue is they don’t have a sun screen to block if you’re sitting by the front…that’s about all I could find they could improve on…
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner with great service. We will definitely be back
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FLTiger
Orlando
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
We had the Magical Dining menu. Our server was excellent and handled all our requests and questions expertly. We will go again, but will try their regular menu next time.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall2food4service2ambience3
Kitchen seemed understaffed. Not ready for Magical Dining.
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DebbieB
Orlando
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience3
We came here for magical dining at 6 pm We put our order in at least three times with two different wait staff and by 7 o’clock we had no food, not even an appetizer. We finally got our appetizer and our entrée, and then it took forever to get our dessert. We did not get out of there until 815. We talked to the manager and she said she would. “make it right.” Well, when we got the bill, all she did was take off some drinks. We told the waitress this was not acceptable, so she took off the second round of drinks. And not all of us had a drink. We don’t understand what happened, because the restaurant was not crowded. And by the way, they were out of swordfish so they were going to replace that with mahi-mahi and then we find out they are out of that as well. Two of the guests ended up ordering the salmon. Food was pretty good. The lobster had way too much mayonnaise. It will be a while before we return to this restaurant. This was very disappointing as we were really looking forward to trying the magical dining here.
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burtr
Orlando
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience3
We were four people and each had the magical dining meal. 2 caesar salads and 2 spicy tuna rolls were fine. Three had lobster rolls. They were small and consisted of very small shreds of lobster. There wasn't even one large piece in the three rolls. They were not very flavorful. I wonder whether this is freshly cooked lobster or a commercial product. One person ordered swordfish but was told that they were out and mahi mahi was being substituted. They ran out as we ate at 7 pm. The fish was tasty although portion small. We each had bread pudding. To me it was dry and needed a sauce. service was fine and we were seated on time.
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AmandaL
Orlando
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience and delicious food - we did not leave a crumb on any dish.
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deejay
Richmond
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated a birthday at Blu. While a little only pricey side, as expected, the fresh grouper and the lobster mac and cheese were absolutely outstanding. Our server was attentive and her recommendations were spot on. Being a week night, it was not crowded, so the atmosphere was quiet and enjoyable. We were not able to sit outside due to a thunderstorm but inside was lovely. Would highly recommend
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tina is the best waitress there, please keep her forever !
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danf
Orlando
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cold Lobster Roll…yum! Great service with a smile!
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KARENB
Orlando
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Where to start... Our server was AWESOME, so gracious, so refreshingly pleasant! SHAME on me for not remembering his name🫣, but what great service!! 👍 Then the food...Bon Appétit! And my margarita was perfectly done! Love that their menu was on the healthier side. Kudos! Definitely recommending this restaurant!
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Knighter
Orlando
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience3
Nice location. Greeting was below average, service was ok. Had to repeatedly ask for our water to be refilled. Food wasn’t bad.
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DentonK
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tina did a great job, on point at all levels. You is the bomb!!
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JenniferM
Jacksonville
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
A true local spot amidst the hubbub of all of the restaurants on Park Avenue. Great variety of selections on the menu, and a good place to stop for happy hour oysters and a glass of wine at the bar.
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GretchenH
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall2food4service2ambience1
The food was very good and our waiter did his best, but there was a block party outside, the place was packed, the noise deafening and the service so poor we had to hunt down our waiter more than once. Finally gave up waiting for the dessert to come and left paying for it but not getting it. Not good.
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Lgft
Orlando
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Wonderful seaweed salad, delicious new style sashimi hamachi, good crab cake, tasty duck with crisp bits of skin with the couscous, fresh and juicy mahi, decent bread pudding.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Service was extremely slow, food was subpar, spent almost 2 hours for dinner. Almost half of the restaurant was empty so I assume short staffed in the kitchen maybe. I would never go back
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CristinaH
Orlando
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience2
We had our first drink 1 hour later after we sat at the table. We got our food 1hour and 45 min after we arrived. When we received our appetizers, silverware were missing and our server no where to be found. The restaurant wasn't that busy. It was fathers day and needless to say that was one of the poorest dinning experiences we had in years. The manager did approach our table in the end and was very nice trying to make up to us. There is my understanding that they were short stuffed. I hope we were just unlucky but we are definitely not going back.
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ChristineG
Orlando
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our waiter Corbin was wonderful! He really completed our dining experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience4
Food was outstanding. Service was slow and mediocre.
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lowellag
Orlando
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Came here last night to take advantage of the Bite 30 menu. Comes with an appetizer, main course and dessert. If you compare the regular menu to the Bite 30 menu, you can say that you get a lot for your buck. As far as the appetizer portion, it was quite small. I was expecting more of the key lime trifle though. I was expecting layers but it was quite the opposite. It was more key lime flavor cream and the bottom was just a sprinkle of graham crackers. I was kinda bummed about it— I was hoping it would be a crust on the bottom, but it wasn’t. The main course was good though. Perfect size portion. The duck was seasoned to perfection and had a nice crunch to it. The soft shell crab BLT was just as delicious. The shoe string fries was good just a tad bit on the salty side though. I really enjoyed the appetizers of oysters Rockefeller and crab cake. It was small but just enough to fill your belly before the main course. Our waitress was really nice. It’s a cute little restaurant with a nice size bar. I’d come here again.
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Eatoutmore2
Los Angeles
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server was so knowledgeable. He explained so much about seafood offered and made great recommendations. Great meals
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Everything was delicious! I cannot rave about this place enough. The service was good and the ambience is fine. But the quality and preparation of the food was outstanding!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food was delicious however I wish the portions were bigger. My friend and I enjoyed our girls night out but we’re still hungry after getting an appetizer and sushi.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
very good service, drinks and food, I recommend this place
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

blu on the Avenue does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

blu on the Avenue is rated 4.3 stars by 1067 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

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326 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789

Additional information

Cross street
Lyman Ave
Neighborhood
Winter Park
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch & Dinner Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Daily 11:00 pm–2:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Late Night Sushi Thu–Sat 11:00 pm–1:00 am
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
On street parking, Parking$Garage.
Public transit
Sunrail, Amtrack Station & Lynx bus service
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Tony Krueger
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://bluontheavenue.com/
Phone number
(407) 960-3778
Catering
Catering available, details listed on website.
Private party facilities
Located in historic Winter Park along Park Avenue just steps from Park Plaza Hotel and Rollins College. blu on the avenue has a private dining room located in the back of the building. This room can seat up to 84 guests.
Private party contact
Hillary: (407) 730-6249

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blu on the Avenue

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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100 Orlando / Central Florida East Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Popular dishes

Salmon

Salmon Chips

Lobster Roll

Menu

What 1,067 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does blu on the Avenue offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is blu on the Avenue restaurant rated?

Is blu on the Avenue currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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100 Orlando / Central Florida East Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day