Welcome to Highball & Harvest
Highball & Harvest, nestled within the luxurious Ritz-Carlton at Grande Lakes Orlando, offers an inviting Southern-inspired dining experience. Guests rave about the outstanding service, with attentive staff enhancing every meal, from breakfast to dinner. Signature dishes like the renowned shrimp and grits, pimento cheese and bacon burger, and exquisite brussels sprouts leave a lasting impression. The ambiance combines comfort with elegance, featuring various seating options, including a charming patio. Live music and a welcoming atmosphere create a memorable dining adventure. Highball & Harvest stands out not just for its delicious food, but for its commitment to exceptional service and memorable experiences.
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4012 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32837, United States Hotline: +1 407-393-4422
Welcome to Highball & Harvest, an extraordinary dining destination nestled within the luxurious Ritz-Carlton at Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. Located at 4012 Central Florida Parkway, this restaurant not only offers a sumptuous menu steeped in Southern-inspired cuisine but also a warm ambience perfect for any occasion.
Highball & Harvest has garnered acclaim for its exceptional dishes and top-notch service. Customers rave about highlights such as the shrimp and grits, often celebrated as a house specialty. The perfect blend of flavors and textures makes this dish unforgettable. Additionally, the pimento cheese and bacon burger with sweet and spicy pickles redefines comfort food, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to quality ingredients and innovative recipes.
But it's not just the food that sets Highball & Harvest apart—it's the overall experience. Patrons commend the attentive and knowledgeable staff, who go above and beyond to ensure a memorable meal. Whether it's enjoying a cocktail at the bar with friendly bartenders like Brian and Janelle or having a whimsical birthday celebration with charming servers like Robbie, the personable service enhances the meal in ways that resonate deeply with guests.
Moreover, the vibrant atmosphere is complemented by live music on select nights, enriching the dining experience further. Taste the delectable brussels sprouts that even skeptics rave about, or indulge in a flavorful half chicken that offers just the right amount of spice. Whatever you choose, the culinary creations by Chef Donna—who often mingles with guests—have a knack for impressing even the most discerning palates.
Lastly, let’s not forget the various seating arrangements available—perfect for intimate dinners, family gatherings, or even solo dining while catching up on work with a view. With the restaurant’s ambiance and culinary prowess, it’s no wonder that guests frequently return for more. In fact, many come specifically to relish the vibrant atmosphere and mouth-watering dishes offerings at Highball & Harvest.
Join the many who have made Highball & Harvest a beloved spot in Orlando. You won’t just be satisfying your cravings; you’ll be creating memories steeped in flavor, warmth, and exceptional hospitality.
Shrimp and grits were great as was the Kale salad. I mean, put bacon in a kale.salad and ot makes everything better right? There are sometimes kids nearby as they have their game area adjacent to the restaurant. But overall a good place
We had an amazing time at H&H’s bar. The food & ambience were great, but the service was noticeably outstanding. Our bartenders Brian & Janelle were so polite, knowledgeable and helpful. We had such a great time we may very well be back tomorrow night! I would like to suggest to H&H corporate to implement a way to reward employees other than just tips from customers. Employees like Brian & Janelle (both bartenders) that go above & beyond, deserve more than just more tip. Might I suggest a program whereby employees that are directly mentioned in online reviews earn an extra vacation day, or something to that effect.
I had dinner first, then returned the next day for lunch. I had shrimp and grits, the house specialty. Amazing. The next day I had their award-winning pimento cheese and bacon burger with sweet/spicy pickles. The menu is Southern-inspired cuisine. Service was impeccable. The restaurant is, after all, inside a Ritz-Carlton. Big tables with plenty of seating space. Leather chairs for lounging or more formal seating for larger groups. I appreciated the various seating configurations to accommodate a party of 1 or 100. Patio seating as well. Morgan was my server at dinner; she was amazing...took great care of me, very intuitive. And, the next day at lunch a manager named Manny made sure I had a seat with an outlet next to a window so I could eat and work without interruption. Excellent service.
Tonight we were celebrating our anniversary at one of our favorite spots here at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando Grande Lakes. Live music on Saturday night set the joint off with the food as the main event. We had the half chicken that was a little spicier than expected but worth it if you’re looking for a little kick and the skirt steak was pretty good too. The best Damn brussels sprouts I’ve ever had in my life! I didn’t even like Brussels sprouts before this, but they are a must-have when you come here to the highball and harvest. Mario was our server and helped us make the most of our special night. He was absolutely charming and very attentive to our needs even threw in some freebies that made us feel special. Highly recommend the lavish pig cocktail as well.
Stayed at the Ritz for the weekend and heard nothing but great things about this restaurant. We ended up having breakfast and dinner here! It’s a beautiful restaurant and the staff is amazing. We actually met the chef Donna for breakfast, she went above and beyond to ensure our meal came out to our liking. Breakfast was great and we heading to the pool after. We also had dinner here our server Lenny was amazing! Made our dining experience five stars. From the time we state down he made us feel so welcomed and had an amazing spirit and the joy he had to be at work was shown. The food was amazing the appetizers devil eggs and the southern spread. My friends and I laughed because two of us ordered 12oz skirt steak when we could have shared it lol and my other friend ordered lamb. We did make room for dessert which we ordered Sweet corn & Peach cobbler. Again from the service to receiving meals.
Such yummy food! I tried the steak and frites, it was cooked perfectly, very tender and soft. I also tried the market fish which was also good. I do wish they had more salad options and maybe a non greasy chicken dish on the lunch menu; I just felt like the menu was a little limited.
Wow! What an amazing experience! Robbie our server, by far made my Birthday and My Daughter's Birthday experience the BEST I have ever experienced. I highly recommend eating at this restaurant.The Chef did an amazing job on the Snapper and Steak! Again, Many Mahalo's we look forward to visiting next year! .
Janelle and Irv are the best. I make a trip to come to the Grand Lakes hotels specifically to visit Highball and Harvest. They are always a pleasure and blessing to have as bartenders. Please visit this restaurant and sit at the bar if you want to enjoy a welcoming and relaxing evening in Orlando!