Exceptional gourmet cuisine awaits at the new Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen in the popular Mills 50 district. The concrete building served as a lamp store for many years, but this new Orlando restaurant pays homage to its roots by serving up traditional dishes with a modern twist. Lamp & Shade is the perfect place for a date night or get-together with friends. Here's a quick rundown of what to expect.
Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktail
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Executive Chef Ryan puts his heart and soul into every delicious dish on our menu. Purple sweet potato dumplings are attracting attention around town. One of our contributors, Jodi Caballero, visited on opening night. She shares some highlights of her visit.
Of course, any visit to Lamp & Shade must start with a top-notch craft cocktail, many of the delicious drinks taking inspiration from tiki recipes and other classics of the past.
During our visit, the tiki drink “Buried in Pearls” worked its magic, and the whiskey-based drink “Basic Instinct” provided a unique presentation and garnish.
The menu is divided into hot plates, cold plates, and shareable dishes. Below are some of the highlights from our visit.
- Bread with sprinkled butter
- Miso soup
- Caesar Salad Bites
- Hustle Back Potatoes
- black tuna
- LA Short Ribs
- Castella
A refreshing cold plate is Caesar Salad Bites, and if your favorite part of this classic salad was the croutons, then this small plate is a dream come true.
To calm down at the end of a long day, miso soupBe playful and add some crunchy garnishes to your bowl for instant deliciousness.
of LA short rib It's not the best dish to create a romantic atmosphere, but it's delicious and might be worth the potential failure of your date.
From what can be shared, Hot stone fried rice This is a must-try dish when you want to share a delicious meal with a group or on a date. There are several vegan options available, and a delicious homemade dessert is a sweet way to finish off your meal.
of Castella A luxurious plate of chocolate cake with berry dust and fresh raspberries and fresh cream. There's a wonderful romance at the end of a great meal.
Keep an eye out for news about Lamp & Shade's weekday happy hour from 4pm to 6pm.
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The ambience, décor and details of this place are perfect: Lamps & Shades not only pays homage to the lamp stores that have graced the premises since the 1960s, but also brings a beautiful mix of modern and retro.
The modern and romantic atmosphere is perfect for a date night and provides a lovely atmosphere for friends and colleagues to gather. Thriving Hospitality is the group behind this luxurious facility. The team has spots in Tampa and Orlando, including Thrive Cocktail Lounge on Orange Avenue and Eataly.
Reservations are recommended, especially during the first few months after this much-anticipated bright spot opens. If you have to wait for a table, you can entertain your date or friends by wearing the included lampshade on your head and taking a photo. Let's talk about providing shade.
Opening hours and information
Open daily from 4pm to 12pm (until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays)
Parking is limited. You may need to use nearby street parking.
Address: 1336 N Mills Ave Orlando, FL 32803
Phone: 321-417-3477
