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My wife and I wanted to celebrate our anniversary at a local restaurant that we hadn’t been to before. We decided to try Russell’s. We loved it! We arrived 30 minutes before our reservation so we could get a drink at the bar. We went on a Monday so the place was pretty quiet which worked out great for us. The bartender greeted us and was very nice. We ordered two happy hour cocktails and the chef special happy hour app that he suggested. It happened to be bacon wrapped scallops this evening and they were amazing! The cocktails we decided on were the House Pineapple Old Fashioned and the Lavender Lemonade. They were both delicious and the presentation was great! Before we got sat my wife ordered happy hour Sauvignon Blanc, which she paired with the appetizer and I did the Russell’s Sidecar. We enjoyed those selections as well. I unfortunately forgot to get a pick of the appetizer but it looked just as amazing as it tasted. When we were sat we ordered the Table Side Caesar for Two. Our server was excellent and the salad we nice and crisp. We had a hard time deciding on the entrees because they all sounded amazing. After much thought my wife went with the lamb chops. They were good but not exactly what she was expecting. I was between the “Best Burger in Orlando” burger and the Crispy Chicken Kiev. The server talked me into the chicken and she was right! It may have been one of the best chicken dishes I have ever had. I also think that is why my wife ended up being a little disappointed by her lamb. She tried mine and her jaw literally dropped. Haha. We paired our dinner with a bottle of the Petite Sirah from Lodi. We love Petite Sirah and will drink anything from Lodi, California. It was “Old Vines” Rowdy Bush and we would highly recommend it. We were stuffed so we declined dessert but we will be back! I recommend coming on a slow night and making the reservation around sunset so you can get a seat by the window. Can’t recommend this place enough!

I recently lived across the street from Russell’s for 2 years and all of my neighborhood friends would always say how this place was great but I never went. Since going for the first time today, I regret my decision not to try this place out sooner! The food, service and atmosphere is great. I had the Chicken wrap and it was absolutely delicious with the sauce. The fries were thin and crispy. I like thick, meaty French fries, but that’s just my preference.

My posting is a bit late and I realized I had these pictures and I wanted to mention that the food, service, and restaurant was all amazing when I went. Its white linen service. The drinks were delicious and I had a Bloody Mary with cilantro and my husband had the old fashioned. We had dinner but want to try the brunch also!

Stopped in for Happy Hour on Tuesday at 4:30 - best octopus I ever had. Excellent menu with better prices than you'll find at the steakhouses. Service was great from Brandon and the entire staff. They are also open 7 days which is super when you need a place Sunday-Tuesday!

Went 11/20 to celebrate my daughters birthday. Arrived right at 10am due to people having to work. Server was great! Very attentive. Collectively we had the New England Lobster Rolls, Breakfast Club, Cinnamon Roll Waffle, & Lakeside Breakfast. And one special something like goat cheese on cranberry bread. Everything was delicious. Prices are reasonable but on the higher side. Beautiful setting in the lake.