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Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe, Orlando, FL

Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe

4.7 (1338)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1414 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Located on the historic Lake Ivanhoe, Russell's offers an upscale casual dining restaurant and bar featuring an innovative and fresh menu, all with an amazing view and atmosphere.

Chef Emmanual Clement has created a varied and exciting menu based on his international experience.
Some of our favorite suggestions include:
Artisan Charcuterie Board, Roasted Beets & Burrata Napoleon & Octopus Escabeche (we cure our own meats)
Entrees: Grilled Swordfish with Sorrel Sauce, Crispy Duck Confit & Tenderloin Au Poivre (all sauces made fresh in house)
Desserts: White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce & Cranberry Crème Brulée (all our desserts are made in house)

Awards:
Top Tables 2020
Best Burger 2021 Orlando Sentinel Foodie Award
Best Ambiance; Editor's Choice Orlando, The City's Magazine
Best Brunch: Readers' Choice Orlando, The City's Magazine

If you any dietary requirements just let us know ahead of time and we will try and accommodate you.

See you soon!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Continental, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Emanuel Clement
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can open at any time for semi-private, private events, buyouts and intimate weddings.Entire Restaurant - 150 GuestsMain Dining Area - 95 GuestsBar - 45 GuestsContact our sales Manager at: sales@russellsorlando.com
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Orlando
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,338 people are saying

Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Great for scenic views

  • Orlando

    Great for scenic views

  • Orlando

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe offers a picturesque dining experience with a "beautiful view of the lake" and consistently "excellent service." Guests rave about the "incredible meals" and "fantastic food," including standout dishes like the scallops, duck confit, and table-side Caesar salad. It's a "great spot for special occasions" with its cozy ambiance and attentive staff.
1,338 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was delicious! The scallop entree was perfect! Our server Nick was great! The hostess was so lovely. Beautiful view of the lake! We definitely recommend!

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  2. Tico VIP

    Nashville20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect. Service was great and Octopus was amazing

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  3. Bob

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very easy to book on OpenTable. We used valet parking, and the attendants were very professional. Greeted warmly when we arrived and sat immediately. Atmosphere was very nice with a lovely view of Lake Ivanhoe. We had the scallops and the salmon. Both were prepared correctly and was delicious. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time, and we were not rushed to finish. Our Server was attentive but not over attentive. Overall, it was a very nice dining experience. The manager checked on us as we were leaving to make sure we enjoyed everything. Very nice date night.

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  4. John VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Russell's never disappoints. Good service (Shannon, our server was attentive and funny) and great food. My wife and I shared a Caesar salad - expertly prepared table side by Shannon - and I thoroughly enjoyed the beef tenderloin, deliciously presented with a marvelous peppercorn sauce. Highly recommended.

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  5. Zac

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    A very average meal. A lovely setting and nice ambience and very polite staff however all that was slightly ruined by the rest of the meal. I was informed 5 minutes after ordering that the dish I had chosen was off which was not communicated to me before. My partner ordered the burger which was very bland and the chips were way over-salted. This is the burger that claims to be the best in Orlando! My shrimp linguine on the other hand was delicious. The service was poor. The waitress seemed to forget about us multiple times which resulted in me nearly pouring my own water as my glass had been empty for 5 minutes. Very inattentive and didn’t seem to care. We ate on a quiet Monday night so wasn’t like they were ran off their feet with customers either. For the price we paid for the dishes it was not worth it.

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  6. nataly

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very slow service!!!nice view ..food ok...table next to us with child on iPad listening without headphones on loud level.

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  7. Richard

    Orlando / Central Florida East12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Food. Best Escargot I have ever had. You will not be disappointed.

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  8. Ann

    Orlando / Central Florida East13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance of Russell's for dinner is very open, on the lake, comfortable... a perfect place for a nice dinner.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Sean VIP

    Virginia44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. We invited friends for their first trip to Russell’s. As always the food, service and sunset were perfect.

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  10. Tatiana

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view with a nice park. Excellent food and service. I recommend.

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FAQs

Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (407) 601-3508.

Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe is rated 4.7 stars by 1338 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe

1414 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Orlando
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Continental, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Emanuel Clement
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can open at any time for semi-private, private events, buyouts and intimate weddings.Entire Restaurant - 150 GuestsMain Dining Area - 95 GuestsBar - 45 GuestsContact our sales Manager at: sales@russellsorlando.com
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