Tempo Grace - Reviews

For our first visit to Tempo + Grace, we had a great experience. Despite being located in a hotel, it feels like a local restaurant to us here in Orlando. The food was amazing, particularly the steak skewers, which were cooked perfectly and served as two full skewers. The service was very kind and attentive, and they were understanding with our gift card situation at the end of the meal. While it's a hotel restaurant, the atmosphere on Saturday nights at the Aloft was quite the vibe, with music and dancing contributing to good times. Overall, we will definitely be going back.

I had the chance to try this restaurant and it truly exceeded my expectations. The menu is quite varied, with an Italian touch, and everything I tried was outstanding. The burger was absolutely incredible, juicy and full of flavor. The chicken wings with jalapeño sauce are a must — definitely a 10/10. The risotto was delicious, though it has a slightly sweet profile due to the apple base, so go prepared for a different but very enjoyable twist. On top of the food, the service and atmosphere were impeccable, making the whole experience even better. Highly recommended!

My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. I ordered the flat iron steak, which was awful and had a horrible aftertaste, like it was old. I'd rate the steak a 0/10. However, the waitress was very nice, and the atmosphere is very nice. The service and atmosphere received a 5/5 rating.

This is a hidden gem that needs more advertising. The food had amazing flavor. We enjoyed the beet salad, which was enough for two people. The octopus was the best, incredibly tender with an unbelievable sauce. The salmon was the best I've ever had, cooked to perfection. To top it off, the pistachio cheesecake was as good as New York cheesecake. The service at both the bar and in the restaurant was amazing. I loved it so much that I brought friends the next day. Don't miss this beautiful hidden gem.

My birthday brunch experience with 7 guests was overwhelmingly sub-par. Although we had a reservation, our table wasn't immediately ready, but the wait was brief. The drinks were enjoyable, but the 20-25 minute wait for them and between rounds was excessive. The food was the worst part of our experience. Appetizers arrived incomplete, and the manager's response to the missing items from the cheese plate was dismissive, stating it didn't come with crackers despite the menu. Throughout our meal, the manager never returned to check on our experience. The crab cakes were mostly breading, and the prosciutto flatbread was difficult to eat. Entrees were severely under-seasoned, with the steak and eggs being a particular disappointment. The steaks, though a good cut, were poorly prepared, dry, and lacked seasoning, with incorrect temperatures even for medium-rare. The accompanying potatoes were supposed to have pickled onions, but only one plate had raw, unpickled onions. The omelette was bland and lacked salt. The only redeeming dish was the burger, which is typically hard to get wrong. I would have preferred to spend my birthday elsewhere, and none of our 7 guests will return.

My wife and I were searching for a decent restaurant, especially one that could make a good cocktail, and were pleasantly surprised by Tempo + Grace, despite its location in an Aloft hotel. We were impressed by the wait staff, the food, particularly the red snapper, and their ability to craft a perfect Aviation cocktail. The meal was served fresh, hot, and on point, and arrived quickly. Special recognition goes to Brielle Ciolkosz and Gabrielle Huertas, two outstanding staff members who enhanced our experience with their well-mannered, professional demeanor and their willingness to share insights about the menu and the Lake Nona area. We would definitely return; Tempo + Grace is a true hidden jewel in Lake Nona.

My experience at this restaurant was truly exceptional. I'm still dreaming about the Valentine's meal I had here, which was some of the best food I’ve experienced in years. The Goat Cheese, Squash, Sea Scallop Risotto was absolutely AMAZING. The recommended Pistachio Cheesecake was also a highlight. The food and atmosphere both received a perfect score of 5, and the service was also rated a 5. The price per person was between $20–$30.

My experience at the restaurant was pleasant. The space was nice, and the breakfast buffet was decent. They also offer a breakfast menu, but we only tried the buffet. The atmosphere was rated a 5, and the food received a 4.

We decided to try this place after seeing its high star ratings. Located inside an Aloft Hotel, it has a really nice appearance. We were greeted and seated promptly, and the atmosphere was great, with live music in the lobby on a Saturday night and TVs everywhere, which we appreciated as college football fans. Our server, Brittany, was amazing and attentive. When the menu didn't have what I was in the mood for, she kindly provided the bar menu with more options. Unfortunately, the food itself was just okay. The snapper seemed undercooked, and we didn't eat it to avoid any risk. For the price, it was disappointing that it came with no side. The chicken sandwich was pretty good, but the creme brulee for dessert was not good; it was either curdled or not mixed correctly, lacking the proper consistency, and we didn't finish it. Overall, while the atmosphere was nice, the food was not. We wouldn't go back.

My experience at this restaurant for breakfast was disappointing. I was seated but then completely ignored by the staff. No one approached me to offer coffee or water. After waiting for 10 minutes, I decided to leave. I did notice the buffet offerings, but some trays were empty. It's worth noting that the restaurant was not busy at the time.