Hannibal’s on the Square
522 W New England Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32789
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Address :
522 W New England Ave
Winter Park, FL, 32789 - Phone (407) 629-4865
- Website https://www.hannibalslounge.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Dressy
Ambience : Upscale
Noise Level : Average
Music : Live
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : No
Best Nights : Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
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Raina B.
We only stopped in for pre-dinner cocktails, so I'll stick to speaking about the ambiance and alcohol (there's a motto in the making!) The interior of Hannibal's is cozy cozy cozy. Soft lighting, a bar, tables, a sprinkling of couches and chairs, all contributing to a relaxed yet classy room. We snapped up the couch and chairs with our friends and ordered a couple rounds of drinks before toddling off for our dinner reservation. My love affair with the ambiance was interrupted by the slow service and iffy drinks. They were all mediocre at best - with the exception of the coffee martini, which was very tasty but had the benefit of coffee to mask bad mixing. The margarita didn't come in its matching glassware, nor did it have a speck of salt on the rim. The old fashioned was pretty darn bitter. They subbed out one of the main ingredients of my drink because they were out - without asking if I'd like to pick something else. Maybe the answer is go for the atmosphere and order wine or booze neat, or perhaps a round of straight shots?
(3)Brooke H.
This review is sponsored by wine. I stopped in here with a group of girlfriends for a drink after an event on Park Ave. The atmosphere was nice, the wine was good (is there bad wine, though?), and the real kicker was the guy singing. He had a great personality and really indulged our requests for Boyz II Men and Adam Sandler. I can't comment on the food but I recommend it for drinks.
(4)Apu N.
Good food but small portions. GOD AWFUL SERVICE!!!!!! The chef came over with drinks because he knew we were pissed off. It didn't help Get it together people, I wont go again until they clean house of all the slack ass lazy servers
(3)Christopher F.
Amazing. A wonderful dinner served by wonderful people. (I think their names are Tori and Louis) I totally disagree with all negative reviews. I don't normally order chicken when I go out, but the coq au van was delicious. Grouper was sweet and spicy all at the same time... Delicious! Will is a master cocktail maker, do your self a favor and try the EG vodka! Great atmosphere and the chef even came out at the end! Such a special experience!!
(5)Kristin S.
This was a very disappointing experience. It was supposed to be a date night treat, on the patio, and we were told we would be able to hear the special musical guest from inside, over the outdoor speakers. We could not hear the music, there was nothing over the speakers, and the food was atrocious. We both ordered burgers and fries. The burger meat was old, chewy, and had an unpleasant odor. The fries were reminiscent of elementary school lunch room fries--limp, greasy, and an insult to good potatoes. They were at least seasoned with herbs, but the taste, texture, and presentation made them inedible. Neither of us ate more than a fry and a small bite of our burgers and we sent it all back. No one came out to speak to us about the food quality or the situation. We thankfully weren't charged for the meals, but paid full price for the wine. Hard to believe a chef is overseeing this quality of output, and willing to stake his name and reputation on it. We were initially excited to see a brunch menu, but after tasting the lackluster ingredients and experiencing the lame service, we won't go back to this place under any circumstances.
(1)Adam B.
Went here for Sunday brunch last weekend and the service was awful! The server didn't know the menu, he forgot drink orders and although he was available, he didn't shut up about his life story. $10 for a single mimosa that's mostly OJ and cheap Asti wasn't worth it. The beef crepe was over cooked, too salty, and very small in portion size. It was like eating beef jerky smothered in Heinz 57 and wrapped in a pancake. My wife's smoked Salmon and poached eggs with Hollandaise sauce had multiple egg shell pieces, and BOTH dishes were cold. I will NEVER be going back here again. A better Sunday brunch place can easily be found for a better value and ambiance
(1)Kristin H.
This is a very nice location but I will never return due to their terrible customer service at the bar. After spending the evening on New England Ave, I never thought I would meet a bar tender in Hannibal Square with such little regard for paying customers. If you should ever have an issue with your drink, don't think it will be received well here. In fact, the bartender I met Friday night actually told me and my friends that he did not care. This is not what I expect when I frequent this street.
(1)Schannon B.
Very beautiful lounge. another Bry and I date night dessert delight- creme Brulee and the peanut butter and chocolate pie with mojitos. Very sophisticated environment, great bartenders and conversation. Discovered a cool new place.
(4)Kay C.
What a night! My boyfriend and I were looking for a romantic dinner and stumbled upon Hannibal's here on yelp -- the reviews were good, and we were drawn in by the extensive wine cellar and selection of exotic meats. My boyfriend had the filet mignon and I ordered the tenderloin... it was DELICIOUS. It was moist, flavorful, and very unique-tasting. The owner made his rounds, checking on the diners' experiences -- and I complimented him on the incredible meal. "Tenderloin of what, by the way?" I asked conversationally. "It didn't say on the menu." "Jerry." "What?" "Pork. Tenderloin of pork. I definitely said pork." I've got to say, the owner was incredibly charming -- he was able to identify the brand of my perfume from across the room! My boyfriend got a little jealous and made a couple of rude remarks, which I could tell the owner did not appreciate. But I must say that he was a complete gentleman to me, and a man of very refined tastes. "Come back as soon as you can," he purred in a Europeany accent. "It is always a pleasure to have new friends for dinner." All in all, it was a five-star experience. My boyfriend has been missing for a week now, but I will always remember our special night at Hannibal's.
(5)Jane S.
Bad food, rude staff, never again.
(1)Juli M.
I love chez Vincent, and I love Hannibals, but I wouldn't go to Hannibals to have dinner, even though the menu is basically the same--just in English. I wouldn't go to Chez Vincent for drinks either, because it's a restuarant. Hannibals is not really set up to be a restaurant, any more than Chez Vincent is set up to be a bar. It's a lounge, but they serve French food from the attached Chez Vincent. It's better for drinks and dessert than dining. The chairs, as people have mentioned are comfy, but not the best for sitting in to eat a full meal. The food at Chez Vincent is excellent, as is the service, so I suggest going there for dinner and going to Hannibals for cocktails. They have amazing desserts, and the souffle will blow your mind. It has very modern decor, flattering lighting, and they often have a piano player. They have a nice bar, and my experience with the bartenders has always been excellent. It's funny that people complain about the price of the food, but I think that is because they are eating in the lounge. If you are in the restaurant, their prices are reasonable for French food. Sometimes, you just want to go to a nice place to have some drinks where you can hear the person you are talking to. I like Park ave, but it can be crowded and loud. You can always head a block up, and you are right on Park Ave.
(4)Michelle P.
Hannibal's has the best bartenders, the service is out of this world, love the atmosphere, great music, terrific place to socialize and catch a game.....and lot's not forget about the food; it's AMAZING! Chez Vincent the owner is there on site to meet his customers and deliver an over the top experience. It's the place to be! Thanks for the great experience time and time again, Michelle Pae
(5)Valerie W.
This is one of my favorite places in Winter Park! Been coming here for a little over three years. We usually go late on Friday or Saturday (9-10pm) because that is when the place is jumping! Entertainment by Michael Lamy and other guest musicians or vocalists is always fun and if Eddie (sounds like Old Blue Eyes and I'm not joking either) or Cathy (classically trained so occasionally she will do something from a Broadway musical) are around, they are usually asked to hit a few notes then you are in for a real treat. If you can sing (no Karaoke PLEASE) then you can ask Michael for the mike and he will accompany you on piano! Get a lot of terrific and unexpected surprises sometimes and some are just flat out hysterical!! The food is always very good and if you don't like something Vincent and the staff are exceptionally accommodating. I love the staff, always warm and friendly and welcoming as well as the owner Vincent! We usually sit at the bar and have Will make us one of his "specials" and I have not been disappointed yet! Real drinks for grown folks is what they serve at this place so if you're NOT a drinker go somewhere else! Antoine always comes over to say Hi for a second no matter what he's doing and if Vincent can, he comes out to say hello to the regulars with hugs and kisses! Its such a nice experience. We have either brought friends or recommended friends to this place over the years and have not had a complaint yet. Coming from Atlanta we had very specific ideas for upscale but laid back entertainment and good food and drinks and we have not been disappointed with Hannibal's!!
(4)F. D.
We love this place! So much that we had our wedding there in April for 50 people!!! The service is perfect, and the food delicious!!! Til this day I still have people saying great things about the venue, the service and their food: mushroom soup, filet mignon... We love their atmosphere, the bar, their drinks, the piano, and Chef Vincent is great!!!
(5)Julia K.
I am rather shocked at the 5star reviews for this place. Maybe it's just as "Be All you Can Be" as it gets in Orlando. -1 Star - Puddle. Ok, so there is a big puddle RIGHT in front of the door and my elderly parents couldn't hop over it (um, neither could I in my heels) so they started their evening with wet feet. I mentioned it to a gentleman inside (not sure what he did... French accent and nice shirt but seemed to not do much). He said he would deal with it. Gee - my parents got to walk through it a second time! - 1 Star - Server's knowledge. I would expect that a server would know from where the more exotic cuts of meat are sourced. Venison, duck, buffalo - where are they from, whether they are fresh or frozen - this is not complex knowledge. Don't get me started about the other information that was not known offhand. + 1 Star - Server's pleasantness. She was nice. +1 Star / - 1 Star - Music. Here's the issue about the live music. The piano player was talented, surely, but it was a bit loud. On the other hand, my parents loved it and sang along to every word. - 1 Star - Gratuity. We paid partially with a restaurant.com voucher. On the voucher it says that a 18% gratuity will be automatically added (ok, sure). I got the bill and a 20% gratuity was added. Greedy, imo. + 1 Star - Decor. Thoughtful and attractive. The ceiling was especially lovely with ceiling fans interspersed and one large chandelier in the back corner. Paintings were attractive. TV over the bar was built in so to not be too obtrusive. Piano was a baby grand for the live music. Sofa seating was comfortable and luxe. I normally breeze over the food a bit, but I am going to be pretty particular here, because for the prices charged, some more thought needs to be put into execution of this cuisine. - 1 Star - Spinach Dip. Overheated. The edges were burned, the interior was so hot that the cheese had begun to separate. Served with tortilla chips that were not house made, even if they were, per the menu, organic - for $11. + 1 Star - Grouper Provençale. Mom liked it. It looked pretty tasty. $25 + 1 Star/ - 1 Star - Filet Mignon. Mom's bf liked it. However, I saw him having to use his knife to SAW through it. Filet Mignon should be more tender. Especially for $27 - 1 Star - Ahi Burger. So, why would you take perfectly excellent ahi tuna and GRIND it up, then coat it with 2mm of seasoning? And why would you serve it on a store-bought bun (slightly smashed on top, as though something had been stored on top of it on the shelf). And the side of cut potatoes, what the heck was up with the excessive seasoning on those? They were cooked to delightful perfection, crusty on the outside and flakey hot on the inside, but the seasoning was again uncontrolled and overwhelming. By the bye - when I was given ketchup on the side, I was dismayed that it was in a mini-Heinz bottle. Did no one else notice the cloth napkins, the tablecloths, the price-tags here? - 1 Star - Apple tartin. The dough was totally overworked and chewy. Which was too bad as the apple mixture was perfect. Oh, and store bought ice cream is poor enough, but to admit to it being Breyers was just cheap. My parents are older and enjoyed their experience, as they should, since I paid (thank heavens I had a restaurant.com certificate for $50 because the meal, with 1 wine, 1 beer and 2 matinis came out to $170 with the 20% gratuity that Hannibals added) and they got to sing along (quietly) to the oldies. My mom liked the decor and said she would come back for a drink at the bar. I would not return as the food was just not that great for a price that was far too high. A restaurant like this would never survive in LA, but it seems that Orlando has lower standards of excellence.
(2)Z H.
We were celebrating my friend's birthday tonight and decided to go to Hannibal's for dinner. Hannibal's has the worse food I have ever had in my life. I ordered the scallops and they were disgusting. The entire dish tasted like it had been tossed around in a dirty pond of dead fish. The bread was hard and the tuna my friend ordered looked like the pink goop they use to make McDonald chicken nuggets. Very pricy restaurant with very low quality food. My experience at Hannibal's was horrible, I will be contacting health inspectors, Hannibal's is dirty, and by the taste and smell of our food tonight, I am certain their food poses a health threat. I will never go there again and I wouldn't recommend anyone else to either.
(1)Ivana B.
Oh, where to begin... This restaurant is aesthetically pleasing to the eye but don't be fooled by it! I came here for a birthday dinner. Upon my arrival my party wasn't here, so I chose to sit at the bar and while I waited for 20 minutes, not one single person came to ask me if I would like anything to drink. Once our party arrived, it took another 20 minutes to be seated. Mind you, the restaurant was not full. By this time, I could have taken my shoe off and eaten it, I was that hungry and it took another 20 minutes to get menus. I ordered a Caesar Salad with Shrimp and Seared Blackened Tuna. When our dinner came, I looked down at the Seared Blackened Tuna and it looked like my 3 year old got ahold of a knife to slice the tuna. The presentation was awful! In addition, the tuna smelled like it was sun bathing for the last 8 hours and it wasn't seared, but rather over cooked. The Shrimp Ceasar Salad tasted like a TGI Fridays Ceasar salad and out of the 7 people at my table, 6 returned their dinner. All complained that their food had no flavor and tasted worse than a microwavable dinner! Thank God I brought birthday cupcakes, if not we'd all would have starved! This restaurant is lucky to even get one star! The staff was extremely rude and made our dining experience quite unpleasant! I asked if we could speak to a Manager or Owner and our waitress said, "He is very aware of what's going on". But no one came to our table to talk to us. The bathrooms also smelled like urine and you could smell the kitchen as you walked to the bathrooms and the smell was awful. It's a very dirty restaurant and extremely overpriced for such poor quality of food. I would have been happy eating a fish sandwich from McDonalds than eating here! Never again!
(1)Morgan W.
My dining experience was great! Our server was friendly and knowlegable and she helped us pick a great bottle of wine. The food was incredible and exceeded the value of Magical Dining. The escargot was phenomenal! The table of "fake" women complaining about everything was quite distracting. You could tell from the moment they walked in that all they wanted was attention and a discount. I will be back and absolutely recommend this to anyone!
(5)Tracy B.
Horrible service & business practices! Would not honor their own coupon even after they admitted they should because the coupon was not printed out. Even though the issuer ( restaurants.com ) said it did not have to be printed (they supply a confirmation number instead). Since the manager/owner was not there (apparently no one else could help me). I was advised to call him the next day. I did and he was not there. I tried the next day, he was not there again. The owner was suppose to call me back, that was 4 days ago, i have yet to hear from him. I loved Hannibal's before this incident and recommended this place as a hidden gem to many people. However, I am sad to say, I will never go there again. I can not support dishonest and misleading business practices.
(1)Jeff K.
I'm struggling with the star rating here. Should it be 2 stars or 3? I mean, the place is interesting. It looks pretty cool, and I remember thinking that I'd like to come back for a drink sometime and just sit at the bar. We were seated in the corner where there were two fancy highback chairs. They were so soft and spongy that we had to take the pillows (yes, they had pillows on them) and put them in position as a lumbar support. They also made reaching the table a bit awkward. Whatever, I'm an easy-going guy. The food is the most important part. The food was okay, although certainly nothing to write home about. And normally, if the food isn't offensive, that should be worth at least three stars I would think. Well, no. We decided to try the seared quail appetizer to start. I don't know what I expected, but for $11 we got a cooked bird the size of a petite woman's fist with a drizzle of raspberry sauce on it. The only thing keeping someone from just popping the whole thing into their mouth is the fact that it's mostly bones, and they might be expected to share with those in their party. But definitely because of the bones. Since we came for lunch, we didn't want the rack of lamb or the filet mignon or anything like that. For my lunch, I ordered the $17 (!) marinated steak sandwich. Turns out it was just that, a steak sandwich. It was neither particularly better nor worse than many of the steak sandwiches I've had. And yet, it cost as much as two of them anywhere else. Even after the $25 certificate, our two lunches and that little Mini-Me quail thing cost quite a bit more than they were worth. I think that's what seals the 2 stars for me. Word to the wise: You want to charge $17 for a sandwich, it had better be widely known and independently verified by some sandwich rating institution as the best sandwich in... let's say at least Orange County. Maybe Seminole County too.
(2)Bing F.
I'd never been to this place before and was very pleasantly surprised. The share a kitchen and chef with Chez Vincent next door and offer up relatively blue collar fare next to extraordinary menu offerings. I had the Ahi Tuna Burger and a Blue Point beer, which is from New Jersey and "toasted", the server told me. The burger was great - I like it rare - served on a white bun with tomato, onion, lettuce and a salad. Just a tad spicy, that burger - and a nice flavor and texture sensation. For appetizer, a spinach dip which was heavy on cheese and served piping hot. Very good, with just enough chips to make the dip last (verily encouraging huge gobbing chipfuls.) The room atmosphere was nice - Winter Park upscale with art on the walls, a marbly underlit bar and some mellow live music. Our friend, who was celebrating a birthday, has been coming to this place for three years and wanted to share it with us. We're glad she did.
(4)William M.
We were a party of 5 on a Friday night and the restaurant was extremely busy. After being quickly taken to our table by the wonderful hostess, we were brought menus. Our host for the evening gave us the specials of the night which all sounded delicious. I asked for a recommendation on a bottle of wine and our host seemed extremely knowledgebale about the subject, he recommended us a great bottle of phylogeny Montrachet to start off and then decanted for us St Emilion grand cru at a reasonable price. We then decided to start off with some appetizers to share for the table, included some of the plat du jour, pan seared foie gras in a balsamic reduction and caramelized apples, sweetbreads with mushroom duxelle and sautéed calamari. For my entree I went for a bone in veal chop served with a mushroom forestiere: AMAZING! The deserts we ordered to share were all simply delicious. Chef Vincent even came out to say hi and offer us a glass of port! All my guest couldn't stop making compliments about the food, atmosphere and service. I cant wait to go back! Thank you Hannibals!
(5)Mike S.
Like Jeff, this place is kind of hard to pick a valid rating. The food i would actually lean towards 2 star but style and decor 4....so guess what? 3 IT IS! The decor is cool, the bar is huge and light up marble. The tv in the mirror is bad ass. The chairs are really loungy stylee. I liked them, felt like a King waiting for his food. Ana, my better half, LOVED them. It did make eating a bit hunched over to reach the table. I am a fan of elephants, don't ask me why, i just like em. So the elephant heads on the wall were an interesting yet fun touch. The service was great. Ana loved Mr. Frenchy Frenchaccent McFrencherson. He was soooo dreamy. Not to be outdone, i pulled out my best british accent for much of the evening to regain my dominance over Frenchy(btw, guy was very imformative, super nice, can't really hate on him). Having real frenchmen at a french restaraunt was great. The food is my real issue. The mussel app in cream wine sauce was tasty. VERY small mussels though...no biggy(no pun intended). The escargot were awesome, very tender and garlicy, not even a tad rubbery. Well done. The lamb rack meal Ana had was ok, she asked for it close to medium, but her first piece was quite rare. The rest was cooked pretty good. I had the degustation from the sea. So it was 5 different kinds of fish, with 5 unique sauces. Amazing right?! Wrong. It just wasn't very good. Only ONE of the 5 did i say, this is good, i like it. The rest was more of me forcing myself to eat it then really enjoy it. It was like being at a relatives house, and the foods not that good, but you know they worked their butts off to make it, so you try to eat the whole thing. and for $32 bucks for it, i left the place totally empty and emotionless. It has been a LONG time since i ordered fish at a restaurant, and unfortunately now its going to be a REAL long time before i do again. Go for app and drinks if you have the cash to blow. Otherwise might want to find yourself a different elephant themed eatery.
(3)Scott H.
Excellent dinner! My wife had a living social deal here so off we went. We made a reservation for 6 pm, which must be super early for them because we were the only ones here. No worries. The interior was beautiful, but I must say, the oversized comfy chairs are just a bit out of place. They are so big that your back won't touch the back of the chair unless you are reclining. Seriously, way too big. I called it a Thanksgiving chair because it would be perfect to take a mid-meal nap. Anyway, the chair was only a minor annoyance because the food was out of this world. We started with apps of seared ahi tuna and mussels in a white wine cream sauce. Ahi was done perfectly rare and had a nice peppercorn coating. Presentation was very nice. The mussels were great as well and I literally drank the sauce (I waited until the server wasn't looking) For entrees, I chose the filet mignon and my beautiful wife got some sort of fish. Filet was done perfectly and had a nice peppercorn sauce. It came with mixed veggies (very good) and mashed potatoes (not so great, kinda cold and flavorless) I also had a bit of my wife's fish and it was fantastic. For dessert, we split a rasberry and chocolate mousse with a mango topping. Very good. Service here was also good. Attentive but not annoying. This is a perfect place for a special night out. Expensive, but well worth it.
(4)Doron R.
Best "deconstructed" Bloody Mary in Winter Park/Orlando Best Stuffed Burgers in Winter Park/ Orlando __________________________________________________Â________ Where to begin. I moved here from NYC, arguably the world's biggest and baddest proving grounds for, well, just about anything. After a few months here, I found out that yelp actually exists now for Winter Park. What great news... so I started looking through it. And there they were; the usual suspects: Wine Room, Houston's, Red Light Red Light, Chez Vincent.. oh wait, and this is where I stopped. Well, there is Chez Vincent, where is Hannibal's? Oh wow, there is no Hannibal's on the list. And all the sudden, the urge to yelp returned. Vincent, from Chez Vincent recently acquired Hannibal's and all I can say is it deserves to be yelped about, wow typing that just makes me feel like a nerd.. hold on, let me not digress... I never got to try this place prior to the change in ownership, but from the lack of time that it was open (less than a year, sounds like NY), and no reviews of it on yelp, I am making an educated guess and saying that it wasn't very good. The place is cool, I enjoy it. The stuffed burgers are the best around, though a little on the greasy side (much better than dry, though, like somewhere else in WP). They have great jazz bands (what I've seen so far), you know, lounge jazz, with a singer, even some light blues, not Duke Ellington Big Bands or Ornette Coleman. The bartenders Matt and Andrew are quite different, but both very good once they get to know you. They have the ability to make spectacular drinks like the "deconstructed" bloody mary (which goes wonderfully with their eggs bene on Sundays). It's just pressed tomato juice (they do it in the morning) herbs, spices..anyway, its my favorite bloody mary in wp, Dexter's comes in a close second, but drastically different. Just go and try, that's the most I've written and not gotten paid for since college.
(5)Peter C.
This place is one of my favorites in Winter Park. I really like it when I am in the mood for an elegant yet chill place. The music is pleasant and adds to the romantic atmosphere, though it will not be everyone's cup of tea. Most of the food I've had here is very good to excellent. It's not going to knock your socks off with innovation, but everything tastes fresh, is perfectly cooked, and served with delicious French sauces. The overall package makes for a wonderful evening.
(4)David K.
Fellow Yelpers, Being in the mood for French cuisine for me is like waking up in the morning with a high libido; it happens every day. Therefore, this is one offer I seldom turn down and was more than pleased (all libido puns aside) to have been invited to dinner at this charming establishment that I have strolled past on sundry occasions, but never wandered in. From the outside looking in, Hannibal's is very reminiscent of an attractive little European, or more appropriately, French restaurant. It sort of architecturally reeks of pompousness and its interior is reflective of what could only be apropos for its type of cuisine; pretentious decor. Not to be misunderstood, these are two things which I thoroughly enjoy and it isn't at all in my opinion negative traits, but rather in accordance with my expectations hence my loving of it all. The restaurant is adjoined by Chez Vincent which its decor is a far cry from Hannibal's Lounge. It is analogous to having a [very clean] 1990s Kia dealership sharing a connected hotel room with a 2000s BMW dealership. I don't know about you, but that seemed like an accurate comparison at the time. The Lounge offers a beautiful bar that is inviting of great conversations and cocktails. However, since it is so far from the main drag at Park Avenue, it lacks a bit in human traffic which could be a plus for some. At first glance, it seemed like most of its clientele were return customers or friends of the Chef. The available seating ranges from regular chairs, to therapist like love chairs and interesting chairs that forces one to maintain good posture due to the lacking proximity of any back cushion. All extremely charming. So aside from expecting to have my order taken by a therapist while I lied down and vented my day's frustrations, we were greeted by a nice hostess who proceeded to tells us about the specials and hand us the cocktail and wine lists. Also, bread is served with a small variety of special butters that are made in house. Service was extremely prompt and courteous. No issues were had there, there were two gentlemen providing covers of famous 90s songs which was a nice surprise. Although at times it seemed to be a bit loud for the rather confined area of the restaurant, it was fine overall and actually entertaining. Right away glasses of wine were ordered and the mention of a foie gras appetizer immediately caught my attention. In other words, it was ordered in haste. It arrived beautifully set up (and in good timing) as it can be seen in my photo of it. The foie gras tasted great and the texture was very good as well, not extremely fatty either which was nice. Coupled with the apples and the reduction sauce it made for a marvelous intro to what came next. My main entrée was also another special, after mentally wrestling with wanting Venison, the Veal Chop was the clear winner when the tummy bell rang. It was a nice piece covered by a peppercorn cognac sauce accompanied by mashed potatoes and some vegetables (see my photo). Overall, a very great dish. I would definitely recommend this place for a nice romantic date or business dinner and drinks. Far away enough from the crowds on Park Avenue, it makes for a good place to actually chat without having to scream over other patrons and the bar is just so darn gorgeous that it's worth a visit. So make your way down and venture out of the main area of Winter Park and stroll down NE Ave. for a nice quiet and tastefully loud surprise! Au revoir!
(4)Natalie C.
Chez Vincent is one of Winter Park's most elegant and posh restaurants. It features a French menu complete with French waiters. But if you're looking for the same quality but in a more casual fashion just shuffle a few feet to the right and take a seat at Hannibal's. They offer the same chef but with a limited food selection and a bigger focus on spirits. It was somewhat confusing at first because we sat down thinking we were at Hannibal's and were given to menus bearing both names. But we realized that there system is similar to Cantina's and One Eyed Jack's on Wall Street. I didn't sample the crab cake that our table ordered but it came out solo on the dish with only a dressing of mango salsa. The consensus was that it was very enjoyable but possibly not worth its cost of $13. If two or three were on the plate then it might have been more worth it. I also didn't sample the bleu cheese burger that arrived next but the person who did exclaimed, " this is by far the best cheeseburger I've ever had." It was dressed with just lettuce and tomato on a toasted bun. Small jars of ketchup and mayonnaise arrived when she asked for them but it seemed good enough not to have added toppings. From my point of view and from what she stated, it was juicy, absolutely delicious and priced about right at $14 for such a gourmet sandwich. It was messy though so be careful and eat with caution. We were there more for the libations so I can say that they have an extensive menu to choose from. Catering to a population who must care about dieting, they have a complete list of drinks that can be considered low carb and low calorie. For instance, at $8 you can order a Vox & Diet Tonic that will only set you back 90 calories. But if you are in the mood to let loose and indulge, their special martinis are just what you're looking for. Their version of a Snicker's inspired drink even includes crushed peanuts along the rim of the glass. They also do a Vanilla Chai Martini for $12. Draft and bottled beers are generally $6 and their house white wine will also cost you $6. It's a cool place to go but being that it was a tad bit pricey it's not really the type of place I'd go on a regular basis. But if you are in the area and want to treat yourself, it fits the bill.
(4)Fifth J.
Food and service was great.. Little slow, but that is to be expected. Restroom was a huge dissapointment. Something you'd expect at a neighborhood pub or bar, not at a top dollar restaurant. Size and decor notwithstanding, cleanliness and condition of fixtures was horrendous.
(3)Heidi F.
Great place to have a drink (I mean a real drink - not just well and soda.) They offer some very interesting and original concoctions. We just had appetizers (shrimp & caramelized onion bruschetta, braised calamari and tuna.) Everything had a french flair and tasted exquisite! The patrons seemed like mostly older locals but had some stylish 20 somethings as well. Staff was friendly and on top of things. Loved the french guy!!!
(4)Melinda M.
Unique, trendy, nestled in the heart of Winter Park ... Hannibal's is quite the find! The decor is different. It's kind of hard to explain, I was told it had a French Flair and it does to a point, but then there are the animal print design and elephant head mountings on the wall that make me think more "Elephant Bar". Strange mix, yet cool and elegant all at the same time! I loved the bar! Not only were the Bartenders amicable and "point on" with the drinks, but the bar itself was a sight to behold. I'm not sure what it's made of but it looks kind of like marble slate with a soft light that illuminates through it. It's a long bar too; holds lots of peeps. SO before I get into the food and drinks ... .I was here for a Yelp Elite function so we had a set menu in terms of food and cocktails, but the choices were PERFECT! Food! OK, so I honestly did not partake of any extravagant meals so that will have to wait for an updated review (perhaps after a Sunday Brunch), but I did enjoy some delicious appetizers that were a great pairing to the EG cocktails that were being spotlighted during my visit. I had a great bruscheta, very flavorful, a second bruscheta (I think) that was topped off with shrimp and added just the right YUM to the tasty treat and lastly, these mini-burgers that were cooked to perfection, juicy and beckoning me to go back for a second (which, of course, I did)! Mm-mm. I loved the food; what was supposed to be apps quickly became my dinner and the diet was right out the window! The cocktails .... OMG! I loved the Enlightened Grain Vodka. The Vodka is unique as it is infused with Lavender and Rosemary and just has such a great taste. Unlike most Vodkas, in my opinion, this one could be sipped straight and savored. There were a few drinks that were being served this night ... A CANARY DIAMOND, my absolute favorite. It was like a lemon drop with a punch! If you like a Dirty Martini ( I don't care for them) then you may have liked the TALK DIRTY TO ME. This one was described as "The savory oils of rosemary will coat your mouth when you sip this filthy little libation" ... Ooooh, even sounds dirty, huh? Lastly was the SPA TREATMENT and this really was a refreshing drink, kind of reminds me of a Mojito. The overall experience at Hannibal's was one that will ensure my return. The food and drinks were more than I could have hoped for, the atmosphere was fun and refreshing, elegant and somewhat bohemian all at the same time! There's a cool little private room down stairs too (no Elevator access though) but you can schedule private parties there and my guess is that the treatment would be AMAZING. Hannibal's is a MUST TRY!!
(4)Rob W.
Loved everything about this place, starting with the big screen tv hidden behind a mirror, what an idea. Absolute top quality food, drinks and service for a bar type establishment.
(5)Steph L.
Expected a little more... They've catered well to our group of 20+ using the whole restaurant before. Location/parking is always key for our venues and Hannibal's gets an A for their weekends-only back lot and some street parking; saw a valet stand, which they may use in the evenings. It is also set in the quaint part of Winter Park's "Downtown" among the other outdoor/open window seating, which is perfect for warm weather lunch/dinners. Interior was classic and contemporary with large navy velvet couches - Love that idea with high back chairs too. One side of the restaurant is the bar side and tucked in the corner was a baby grand piano. Classy. I could see how this place would cater well to the evening guests. Being visually pleased, I was looking forward to the meal. Being a banquet-styled menu, I was really impressed with the choices and each one sounded amazing. First choice was either a cream of mushroom soup or the French onion. I picked the mushroom one of course. Pretty good, but the portion I got was significantly smaller than the others. The second course salad was nothing special since I don't really remember anything about it. I opted for the snapper with a nice cream sauce, a side of rice and vegetables - no complaints there. The best part was to come...so I thought. I ordered the crème brulè, just salivating since it is one of my fav desserts with a black Nathan's coffee, too. The portion of the brulee was more than the average ramekin. Bonus! However, mine was under cooked on top and the inside so it was more like a flan/egg pudding - bleh. The server was particular rushed and short with us. He didn't even get around to getting my coffee order or necessitate any of our table's requests. We had to either get up to order/ask or pull another passing server, who were ten times more accommodating. When coffee finally arrived, I was ways finished with my "brulee" and on top of that, it was less than lukewarm. I think they just microwaved my exist cup instead of replacing the coffee. Not the best experience, but maybe it was just me and my luck! Would like to check out them again and also, Chez Vincent (a joint restaurant) in a more dinner-like setting for a better experience.
(3)Diana G.
My husband chose to spend our 21st wedding anniversay here...HUGE and I mean HUGE mistake. From the very beginning it was a disaster. Claimed they did not even have our reservation(which my husband made and told them it was our anniversary) The waiter told us about the specials, brought the wrong one and then told us they were out of the special they told us about. Just a side note, we were one of the first to have dinner so how could they possibly be out of a dinner special already!! My dinner was served cold and we had to wait forever for our food. No apologies no "what can we do to make this right" nothing and then nothing for our special night!!! Food was just OK,nothing special but the service was awful and we will not be going back OR recommending this to anyone
(1)Lauren C.
Went there once several years ago... and honestly i'm SHOCKED they are still open. I had a shitty, over-priced drink they tried to give a fancy-smancy name to & just felt no liking towards the place. I should have gone to Dexter's.
(1)Jess M.
Glad I didn't pay full price at this place! Wow is it pricy for the little bit of "french" food that is covered in way too much sauces that you get. We got there at 6:15 & besides one other couple we were the only ones there. We were seated & the server got our drinks. We had a coupon that got us 2 drinks (up to $11) 2 appatizers; which we got the seared tuna ($14) for 6 pieces & again, way too much sauce, a crab cake with sauce & my Hubby said was good. Looked like real crab on the inside. They he got the filet migon (about $27) was good & covered in sauce. I got the diner sampler, some big french fancy word for it, I dont remeber that was $37 & it was ok. Then all the sides are extra & cost $5. So the coupon was $65 & that was to cover all that. Plus a few extras & the tip came to $25. Ok so that was all ok but all the menues had food stains or spills on them. You had to walk outside to get to the bathroom. The carpets were so dirty it was disgusting. My hubbys plate had crumbs all over it. If that's what the outside looked like, what did the kitchen look like. Maybe go back for a few drinks at the bar, but NEVER for food.
(2)Sherryl S.
My husband and I go there pretty often, It is very chilled and very upscale, the whole experience is great there, I have had the crepes, and the escargot, the steak, my husband has had the fish , and they have all been excellant, it has a very Buddah Bar feel to it, very European, we normally sit at the Bar and the barmen are great, Yes its a bit pricey, but its worth it,
(4)ujjayant c.
It has a nice decor and Vincent the owner is a nice guy but the dining experience was sucks. The waiter said the house salad came with the entree, but they charged us $4 each for it. There were 5 different waiters during the meal and we constantly had to wave to get attention. They forgot my appetizer. We will never go there to eat again!!
(1)Joe F.
We wanted to get a head on the Valentine's Day crowd so we went a day early. I don't believe there would have been a crowd on Valentine's Day either. We had a 6 PM reservation and had the restaurant to ourselves except for a couple ladies at the bar. I ordered the filet mignon and my wife ordered the duck. The description of the entrees did not contain anything but the meat or fish so we both ordered potatoes gratin. I requested that the sauce be on the side which was confirmed by the "waiter/bartender". Of course when it arrived it was on top of the filet and accompanied by veggies including cold mashed potatoes. So we paid an extra $14 for potatoes gratin. The filet was mediocre at best and was a huge disappointment. My wife enjoyed the duck, but the portion of duck would not even have made a healthy appetizer. It appears that the portions are allocated by Weight Watchers. Like Jeff we were seated int he corner with the fancy highback chairs. They would be suitable for drinking, but are not for eating. The night before I had 3 slices of Sicilian pizza for dinner at Valdianos and that was a far better dinner.
(1)Allison C.
Hannibal's is an elegant, enjoyable dining experience. The bar in particular is beautiful, with almost a mid-century modern look. Be sure you're not tired when you go though--if you get seated in the enormous plush chairs, you may feel the need to doze off... As for the food, it was consistently good. Not amazing--nothing blew me or my dining companion away--but everything was tasty and competently prepared. We tried the escargot (good texture...I didn't feel like I was gumming a piece of conch) and two fish dishes (snapper is recommended). The highlight was the dessert, which was a sort of upside down apple pie/tart that I think they call the Tart Tatine. Delicious! Service at the restaurant was also very good--personable but not annoying, attentive but again, not annoying. Our server was actually from France and shared some of the backstory on the restaurant. The bottom line: a good place if you want to dress up and eat some rich, well-prepared food. If you're on a budget, stick to the gorgeous bar!
(4)M D.
I've been to this place on two separate occasions, once was great, the other AWESOME! Well, the second was for my wedding reception! Chef Vincent can make some pretty awesome food! The staff is always very friendly and the live piano always makes for a great atmosphere! Whether you are looking for a venue to celebrate an occasion or looking for a great dining experience, this place will certainly keep you happy.
(5)Phil K.
Love this place. Food, service and ambiance are always excellent. Check out their live entertainment.
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