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Bull & Bear Steakhouse, Orlando, FL
Bull & Bear Steakhouse, Orlando, FL
Bull & Bear Steakhouse, Orlando, FL
Bull & Bear Steakhouse, Orlando, FL
Bull & Bear Steakhouse, Orlando, FL

Bull & Bear Steakhouse

4.7
4.7
3062 Reviews
$30 and under
Unspecified
Bull & Bear® is located at the adjacent Waldorf Astoria Orlando. The original in New York is famed for being the first to serve USDA-Certified Angus Beef on the Eastern Seaboard. Enjoy the finest steaks and seafood in this elegant restaurant overlooking the golf course and pools of the Waldorf Astoria.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 26 times today

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Lake Buena Vista
  • Cross street
    Lake Buena Vista Blvd and Chelonia Pkwy I-4 Exit 67
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is complimentary to diners with validation.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,062 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orlando

    Romantic

3,062 Reviews
  1. Shirley

    Key West

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Bull and Bear is an annual tradition for our birthday dinner with friends. It never disappoints!! The renovation is beautiful!!

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  2. Lisa

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food was outstanding. We were celebrating our anniversary and the staff was so attentive.

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  3. CarolinaBiz

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely an amazing experience. Food is fantastic and service is top notch. Totally worth the time and money

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. The friend chicken wasn’t at all what I had imagined. It was far superior to any fried chicken I have ever had. Cannot wait to eat there again.

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  5. MICHAELS

    Charlotte

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. All the staff were very friendly and went out of their way to make sure our dinner met the Bull and Bear standards.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences I have ever had. Bull & Bear infuses everything with the highest quality, from the service to the food. Each item was thought through extremely well, with a wonderful twist to each; and, then, was executed flawlessly. The corn soup was exceptionally smooth with a unique flavor with the truffle. The fried chicken was juicy, perhaps well-priced for the extensive preparation, but I wouldn’t pay $50 again for chicken (the mashed potatoes and gravy that came with it were exceptional). The filet mignon was one of the best I ever had, with the texture extremely fine. The table ordered three desserts: The Lemon, La Fraise, and Vanilla Napoleon. The Lemon was prepared tableside. It is their most popular dessert, and it was very good, but a bit too tart for me. The La Fraise, also prepared tableside with the most elaborate presentation, was my wife's favorite. The strawberry ice cream was amazing. The Napoleon was actually my favorite. What was surprising, especially for the Napoleon and La Fraise, was how large the desserts were. The table of five adults could easily have been satisfied with two. I will definitely want to return.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! A wonderful way to spend my birthday! Can’t wait to go back!

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  8. TonyR

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service food and ambience all superb. Would highly recommend to all.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Fried Chicken as the appetizer We had the Tomahawk Steak for two as our Main Course. Asparagus and the Lobster Mac and Cheese as our sides. The Wine Selection is excellent the Staff from entering the Restaurant is very welcoming and very attentive. The Knowledge of the staff is outstanding the presentation of every part of the meal is superb. It is an experience that words cannot express. We Loved every moment. Be prepared for a minimum of 3 hours of an elegant dining experience.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overcooked waygu steak completely ruined this meal for us. Love the place usually

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  11. alanw

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anniversary dinner was amazing! Tim and the whole team were courteous, knowledgeable and had great recommendations throughout our dining experience. Everything was delicious! Watching Tim create our strawberry ice cream (la fraise) was true wizardry. What a special evening!

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  12. JoeA

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service, fantastic, food, drinks, and fried chicken to die for.

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  13. LisDr2000

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was impecable. Toni is vey attentive, knowledgeable, and proactive. The whole service team was great!! Food was delicious - lobster bisque, filet, wagyu sirloin, and lamb chops.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff at BB always makes us feel like we are family. Food is outstanding as well as service. Highly recommend

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food quality is unmatched. The lobster was so fresh and succulent. The service was spot-on. The desserts are so much better than other comparable steakhouses. The strawberry ice cream is a must-try. We will continue to return here every time we come to Orlando. Our only constructive feedback was regarding the dress code. Upon arrival, we were told to wait while they checked to see if they could seat us, as they said the gentlemen in our party were wearing sandals. My husband wore black leather Hermes sandals, not beach sandals. My 9 year old son and 8 year old daughter wore Birkenstock sandals. The sign at checkin says no flip flops. It doesn’t ban all sandals. And they didn’t say why only my son’s Birkenstocks were an issue but not my daughter’s. After checking with management, they determined we would be seated this time, but not to wear them in the future. This was off putting considering the dress code only mentioned flip flops, which these weren’t. If you want to ban all sandals, the dress code should mention all sandals, not just flip flops.

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  16. KevinP

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was really good, the server was just a little over the top full of himself.

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  17. Nikki

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    From the service to the food to the music selection, it was a perfect evening! It’s expensive but you get what you pay for which was an amazing “experience”! Definitely will be back.

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  18. Kathleen

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Restaurant overall is excellent, particularly the service. Most food items we have had have been wonderful with small exceptions. The big issue is that it’s very dark in the restaurant.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It has been 15 hours since we left, and I am still on Cloud 9. Everything exceeded my expectations. It was the perfect place to celebrate our twentieth wedding anniversary. We are so incredibly grateful to the staff at the restaurant and the hotel for ensuring that it would be an unforgettable experience.

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  20. TristonS

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good experience here. Good food. Would come back another time

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was top notch! Tim was one member of our wait staff and he went above and beyond! We were there celebrating our parents birthdays. My husband and I had dined there before and we thought the Delmonico steak was amazing! Last night it was just okay - the temperature didn’t match the way we ordered it. It was a little charred and the flavor was somewhat bland. We didn’t say anything because we were having such a great time. We had the mashed potatoes, lobster Mac and cheese, wedge salads, and creamed spinach. Shareable for the four of us. The sides were delicious! We also had the oysters which were good as well. The pasta explosion was tasty but the bites were so small. Interesting dish not sure I would order it again. All in all we had a great time despite the steak. I would dine there again and I highly recommend the restaurant. Also, they remodeled the restaurant and it looks great!

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  22. KyleLaux

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our all time favorite restaurant. The staff went above and beyond (as usual) to help my wife and our celebrate our anniversary. We often will stay at Waldorf just to eat at Bull and Bear. The experience, food, and service is second to none. The best!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was fantastic! The best thing was the pasta explosion.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We love and frequent bull and bear everytime we’re in town, but we had a really off putting experience last night. Our original server wearing a suit, a tall and thin man working around 7:30 pm came up to my 4 year old daughter and literally took away her plate because she was lightly dragging the fork across it. He fully grabbed it from her, you could tell he felt really dignified in doing it, and his reasoning was that the “utensils would scrape the plate” as if utensils don’t touch plates when you eat or cut food? It was mind boggling. The server who took over was lovely, but we cannot stop thinking about how strange and rude the original server was. It was my wife’s birthday dinner with a party of 7, and we travel to Orlando at least 3 times a year and never skip a trip to Bull and Bear. This experience was tainted by his abhorrent (to say the least) behavior. I was too angry to pay him enough mind to get his name but he was working on 11/16.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food quality as well as impeccable service. What a great place for special occasions

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  26. GeorgeB

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great experience. Cannot wait to go back.

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  27. JenniferL

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the most excellent service and fabulous food.

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  28. Kenneth

    Orlando

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is always great here, service is hit or miss. Tonight dinner for 3 took over three hours. Felt like we were in restaurant prison. Young baby screening detracted from $700 dinner.

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  29. JaimeW

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Service and staff were very good! The atmosphere was very loud and lighting was too low so it was difficult to hear and see. The food was very good and the price was expected.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding Experience as always! Jeff and his Team are amazing!

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  31. Sharon

    Naples

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for our 34th Anniversary. Food was a 10 and service was outstanding.

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  32. JackieB

    Orlando

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is literally my go to favorite special occasion celebration restaurant. For those that know me, that says a lot because am I a total foodie who also cooks. The corn soup and the fried chicken are two of my favorites but you can't go wrong with almost anything. Pasta explosion should be shared. The new dish Paella was delicious but expensive. They just renovated and the the place is lovely. It was packed for a Wednesday night. The new chairs are the only challenge. They are literally so heavy and on the carpet you cannot move them by yourself. A fix will need to be found to free up the staff from having to extricate you from your chair. Still my favorite!!!!

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  33. KenA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the 25 best restaurants in America period.

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  34. MarshaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fabulous and the experience was amazing. They staff went above and beyond in making my twins 19th birthday one that they will never forget.

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  35. ClaireB

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another great experience at Bull & Bear. This was our third time and we are never disappointed. The quality of the experience- staff, food, drinks, etc are amazing. Thank you for making our anniversary so special with sweet touches throughout our experience.

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  36. MariaP

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience to celebrate my husband’s birthday, Bull & Bear does not disappoint! B&B has received a beautiful refurbishment and the ambience is very welcoming and spacious, the views are also spectacular. The service is one of the best; the staff truly work as a team and we were never rushed, but it also didn’t feel as if the dinner went on for too long. This is rare in today’s dining world. Our appetizers were superb, our wine perfect and our teen even tried his first mocktail. Our one point for feedback is that my husband found the temperature of his steak and lobster off, just a bit too cold/room temperature to enjoy. We had the carving board with tomahawk, lobster and chicken for our party of 4, and while the presentation was absolutely lovely, by the time everything was plated (a good 10-15 min process), the temperature of the proteins had cooled. We prefer our steaks sizzling and this was a missed opportunity. Dessert was lovely and they treated us to a very fun and modern celebratory display of light and nitrogen effect. We look forward to coming again but would skip the table side carving perhaps.

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  37. jbr413

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant I’ve been to in Orlando. Not inexpensive but worth it!

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  38. Brunch

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Too dark to see or enjoy the effort that went into the plating. The upselling by the service team was annoying. “ No I do not want a 30oz steak or a seafood tower for 2”. If you want a regular glass of water make sure you say tap. I said still and was charged $10 for my glass. Most people are there on expense account so they probably don’t care.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff are always above and beyond! It’s a very special place. Ambience was better before renovation, but still welcoming. Cocktail’s are wonderful. Food was 8/10 this time around.

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  40. Gents

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I'm fortunate to say that I've been to this restaurant many times at this point. It continues to be one of the best restaurants in Orlando and a place that I go back to over and over again. It's unclear on this occasion whether the restaurant is still in the recovery process from the recent renovations. However service on this go around was lacking. Towards the end of the evening when we were ready to go our waiter disappeared. In fairness to him the night got busy so maybe he was being held hostage by another set of customers. But there was just a bit of this organization and not something we've been used to in the years coming here. The food was great. The service was a little off this go around. Will I stop coming here? Absolutely not. I'm not sure how this place doesn't have a Michelin Star. But the service is what sets them apart and this time around it was missing.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bull & Bear Steakhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 3062 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Bull & Bear Steakhouse

14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln, Orlando, FL 32821

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lake Buena Vista Blvd and Chelonia Pkwy I-4 Exit 67
  • Neighborhood
    Lake Buena Vista
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is complimentary to diners with validation.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Juan Suarez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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