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Thrive Cocktail Lounge & Eatery

Google (1705) 4.7
Tripadvisor (11) 4.7
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Address
13 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
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About this place Thrive Cocktail Lounge & Eatery

Thrive Cocktail Lounge & Eatery is a vibrant and visually stunning addition to downtown Orlando, offering a modern and intentionally designed atmosphere that makes for a memorable experience. Visitors consistently praise the attentive service and the delicious food, with many highlighting unique dishes and sliders as standouts. The cocktail menu is also a strong point, with creative options complementing the culinary offerings. It's a popular spot, so securing a reservation or an open seat at the bar is often recommended, especially before events. This inclusive and welcoming venue is an excellent choice for a pre-show meal or a delightful evening out. The happy hour specials are noted as a great value, featuring tempting food and drink deals. While the majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with an impressive 4.7/5 Google rating from over 1700 reviews and 4.7/5 from 11 Tripadvisor reviews, it's worth noting that one visitor found the sushi rice not to be fresh. However, other dishes like the truffle sliders and panna cotta received exceptional praise, contributing to Thrive's reputation as a must-visit destination for its ambiance and flavorful cuisine.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.7
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1,705 reviews

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Jalisa
Jalisa Aug 2026
★★★★★

We were visiting to celebrate my friends 40th birthday... it was our last day in Orlando and we wanted something casual but cute this was a recommendation from our hotel. Location: it's in Downtown Orlando, seems to be located pretty close to everything. The restaurant is very serene lots of greenery. Parking: we walked from our hotel Service: I come from Atlanta where service is rarely good so this was a breathe of fresh air 12/10!!! Service was impeccable! From the moment we opened the door, we were taken care of. Jelianie was our server, she was knowledgeable and very helpful! The manager and bartenders checked to make sure everything was good...we didn't make reservations. Ambience/Crowd: it's such a good vibe, not too casual or stuffy... Food/drink : 10/10 we had ragoonies, short rib and chicken dumplings, bang bang shrimp Favorite thing: all of it Will I be back? Yes and recommend everyone go!

Zorate Reddick
Zorate Reddick Aug 2026
★★★★★

Great place to have nice productive meetings with prospective clients and team meetings with your team.

Nichole France
Nichole France Aug 2026
★★★★★

Stopped for an early dinner with friends and we could not have been happier. The service was 10/10 and every single food/drink item we tried exceeded our expectations. Don’t sleep on this one.

Nick Kemme
Nick Kemme Aug 2026
★★★★★

Phenomenal food and cotails (highly recommend the split decision). Friendly staff, Maria took great care of me and had awesome recommendations.

Kya Casseus
Kya Casseus Aug 2026
★★★★★

Went for my birthday brunch and everyone was so attentive in making the experience absolutely amazing!

Katie Gunter
Katie Gunter Aug 2026
★★★★★

We went for Sunday brunch. The food and drinks were good and it wasn't too busy.

Treyce S
Treyce S Aug 2026
★★★★★

This place is overpriced drinks are little glass for $18 filled with ice food is too high and more like you paying for appetizers than they overcharge you on extra drinks thinking you’re drunk an add a 18% service fee on your bill watch your receipt I won’t be back ripe off but hey what do you expect it’s downtown OR

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Last updated on 2 October 2026

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