Knife & Spoon

I used to go to this restaurant when it was Norman’s. This is a nice replacement for Normans; the aged steaks are amazing, and so well kept! I especially love the wine Director Stephanie! She is so special and takes the time to make sure your experience is amazing. I almost prefer to eat here alone so that I can take the time to savior each bite. The food is perfect, and all is what it should be at the Ritz, phenomenal! Love and Happiness exists here at the Ritz Carleton! Thank you also to the service table attendants, and the manager who is Billy Bob Thornton’s double! Love this place, and will come back next time with friends and family!

I used to go to this restaurant when it was Norman’s. This is a nice replacement for Normans; the aged steaks are amazing, and so well kept! I especially love the wine Director Stephanie! She is so special and takes the time to make sure your experience is amazing. I almost prefer to eat here alone so that I can take the time to savior each bite. The food is perfect, and all is what it should be at the Ritz, phenomenal! Love and Happiness exists here at the Ritz Carleton! Thank you also to the service table attendants, and the manager who is Billy Bob Thornton’s double! Love this place, and will come back next time with friends and family!

Enjoyed an excellent dinner here! The Caesar Salad is absolutely amazing, I would go back just to get that! By far the best item that we ate that evening! The mac and cheese was only average, and they didn't have enough smaller steak options for 1 person. The potato puree was excellent. The bread service was great, with many options, whipped butter and salt on your table. This was delicious! The servers paid attention to details and brought over veggies with ranch instead of the seafood option they normally start with. The servers were all very attentive the entire evening and the restaurant is beautiful. We left happy and will definitely be back for another meal in the future!

Enjoyed an excellent dinner here! The Caesar Salad is absolutely amazing, I would go back just to get that! By far the best item that we ate that evening! The mac and cheese was only average, and they didn't have enough smaller steak options for 1 person. The potato puree was excellent. The bread service was great, with many options, whipped butter and salt on your table. This was delicious! The servers paid attention to details and brought over veggies with ranch instead of the seafood option they normally start with. The servers were all very attentive the entire evening and the restaurant is beautiful. We left happy and will definitely be back for another meal in the future!

Hotel restaurant venues seem to always offer a mixed bag of results. Is the food just there because it is a hotel and you have a captive group of people that ‘need’ to eat or is this a place that pairs with the level of service and experience that you are hoping to get from the resort that you booked. Knife & Spoon deliver to us on food, service, and uniqueness in a way that we didn’t expect. From the hostess to the bread service, every person we encountered offered friendly and un-pretentious service in a way that made us feel welcome, educated us, and gave us a culinary experience that was second to none. The flavors from the appetizer, cocktails, bread service (do the bacon bread, you won’t regret it), salad (wedge was amazing - which is a lot to say for a wedge standard that is ubiquitous), main course, and dessert with wine pairing - was AMAZING. The one thing I would point out is that the very BEST in food can be ruined by poor service or pretentious staff. Knife & Spoon had staff that made me feel at home with the menu and offered me an education where I was ignorant. I don’t consider myself unintelligent, but I love to learn. The service here gave me a dinner that enriched my mind and my taste buds!

Hotel restaurant venues seem to always offer a mixed bag of results. Is the food just there because it is a hotel and you have a captive group of people that ‘need’ to eat or is this a place that pairs with the level of service and experience that you are hoping to get from the resort that you booked. Knife & Spoon deliver to us on food, service, and uniqueness in a way that we didn’t expect. From the hostess to the bread service, every person we encountered offered friendly and un-pretentious service in a way that made us feel welcome, educated us, and gave us a culinary experience that was second to none. The flavors from the appetizer, cocktails, bread service (do the bacon bread, you won’t regret it), salad (wedge was amazing - which is a lot to say for a wedge standard that is ubiquitous), main course, and dessert with wine pairing - was AMAZING. The one thing I would point out is that the very BEST in food can be ruined by poor service or pretentious staff. Knife & Spoon had staff that made me feel at home with the menu and offered me an education where I was ignorant. I don’t consider myself unintelligent, but I love to learn. The service here gave me a dinner that enriched my mind and my taste buds!

So we’ve eaten here numerous times since it changed hands from Norman’s to Knife & Spoon. Each time we’ve eaten here, the experience was progressively worse, which is likely at least part of the reason they lost their Michelin star… inconsistency. The first time we ate here, we liked the decor and ambiance, although it didn’t feel as comfy or nice as Norman’s did. The largest gap between the two venues was clearly the service. When it was Norman’s, we always felt special when we ate here, the staff always went above and beyond and did little things like giving my wife a little rose, folding my napkins, checking in on each course. Knife & spoon did none of those things. Another glaring issue is that their menu actually GOT WORSE over time. Initially they offered unique drinks such as aged wagyu fat washed old fashioned, and steaks that were aged 45 days, 150 days and 365 days! You simply cannot find this at many fine dining establishments. I’ve tried all of those aged steaks, and they were amazing. Guess what, none are offered there any longer, and those bespoke drinks, gone. When I asked why, I was told that they were too expensive and costs needed to be cut. SAY WHAT? Cut costs? We’re talking about a Michelin starred restaurant (formerly) that costs well over $300 for dinner for 2, at one of the finest Ritz Carlton venues in the US! What a joke. Needless to say, my wife and I no longer dine here, and I most certainly don’t recommend it to anyone, especially with so many amazing dining options that exist today in the Orlando region. Thumbs down. I hope the ritz brings in another restaurant to replace this place sooner than later.

So we’ve eaten here numerous times since it changed hands from Norman’s to Knife & Spoon. Each time we’ve eaten here, the experience was progressively worse, which is likely at least part of the reason they lost their Michelin star… inconsistency. The first time we ate here, we liked the decor and ambiance, although it didn’t feel as comfy or nice as Norman’s did. The largest gap between the two venues was clearly the service. When it was Norman’s, we always felt special when we ate here, the staff always went above and beyond and did little things like giving my wife a little rose, folding my napkins, checking in on each course. Knife & spoon did none of those things. Another glaring issue is that their menu actually GOT WORSE over time. Initially they offered unique drinks such as aged wagyu fat washed old fashioned, and steaks that were aged 45 days, 150 days and 365 days! You simply cannot find this at many fine dining establishments. I’ve tried all of those aged steaks, and they were amazing. Guess what, none are offered there any longer, and those bespoke drinks, gone. When I asked why, I was told that they were too expensive and costs needed to be cut. SAY WHAT? Cut costs? We’re talking about a Michelin starred restaurant (formerly) that costs well over $300 for dinner for 2, at one of the finest Ritz Carlton venues in the US! What a joke. Needless to say, my wife and I no longer dine here, and I most certainly don’t recommend it to anyone, especially with so many amazing dining options that exist today in the Orlando region. Thumbs down. I hope the ritz brings in another restaurant to replace this place sooner than later.

Second visit here in 2 years. Food was ok. Service was slow. We had zero refills of water or anything in the last hour we were there. … so we didn’t even bother to stay for desserts. Steak was good. Everything else was meh. See captions of pics. Not really worth the pomp and circumstance for this place. Food quality needs to tighten up. Have your servers pay attention to the patrons and not for show. They didn’t even get our drink order right. The cocktail was just plopped down on the table without thoughtfulness. Expected much more from this restaurant. The Highball and Harvest downstairs had much better food, service and ambiance.

Second visit here in 2 years. Food was ok. Service was slow. We had zero refills of water or anything in the last hour we were there. … so we didn’t even bother to stay for desserts. Steak was good. Everything else was meh. See captions of pics. Not really worth the pomp and circumstance for this place. Food quality needs to tighten up. Have your servers pay attention to the patrons and not for show. They didn’t even get our drink order right. The cocktail was just plopped down on the table without thoughtfulness. Expected much more from this restaurant. The Highball and Harvest downstairs had much better food, service and ambiance.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Knife and Spoon, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and overall, it was an exceptional experience. The service was impeccable, with the staff attentive to every detail, making us feel truly welcome and well cared for throughout the evening. The food, without a doubt, lived up to the restaurant's reputation. The lamb, in particular, was epically amazing—cooked to perfection at medium rare. Each bite was a revelation, showcasing the chef's expertise and the quality of the ingredients used. I opted for the menu with wine pairing, which, while filling, was a delightful experience. The selections complemented each dish beautifully, enhancing the flavors and overall dining experience. The menu itself is a set offering, and while I initially thought it was a pick-and-choose format, everything served was from the set menu. At $135 for the menu and $75 for the wine pairing, I found it to be a good value considering the quality of the food and wine. However, my only complaint lies with the atmosphere. For a restaurant of this caliber, I would have preferred a more intimate and cozy setting. The current setup reminded me a bit too much of a school cafeteria, lacking the privacy and ambiance one might expect at a Michelin-starred venue. Real candles and tablecloths would greatly enhance the dining experience and add a touch of elegance that is currently missing. In summary, while the food and service at Knife and Spoon are top-notch, the atmosphere could use some refinement to match the level of the cuisine. Despite this, it's still a fantastic dining destination, especially for those who appreciate exquisite food and excellent service.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Knife and Spoon, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and overall, it was an exceptional experience. The service was impeccable, with the staff attentive to every detail, making us feel truly welcome and well cared for throughout the evening. The food, without a doubt, lived up to the restaurant's reputation. The lamb, in particular, was epically amazing—cooked to perfection at medium rare. Each bite was a revelation, showcasing the chef's expertise and the quality of the ingredients used. I opted for the menu with wine pairing, which, while filling, was a delightful experience. The selections complemented each dish beautifully, enhancing the flavors and overall dining experience. The menu itself is a set offering, and while I initially thought it was a pick-and-choose format, everything served was from the set menu. At $135 for the menu and $75 for the wine pairing, I found it to be a good value considering the quality of the food and wine. However, my only complaint lies with the atmosphere. For a restaurant of this caliber, I would have preferred a more intimate and cozy setting. The current setup reminded me a bit too much of a school cafeteria, lacking the privacy and ambiance one might expect at a Michelin-starred venue. Real candles and tablecloths would greatly enhance the dining experience and add a touch of elegance that is currently missing. In summary, while the food and service at Knife and Spoon are top-notch, the atmosphere could use some refinement to match the level of the cuisine. Despite this, it's still a fantastic dining destination, especially for those who appreciate exquisite food and excellent service.

We just celebrated our anniversary dinner at Knife and Spoon and our experience was beyond fantastic. Our servers were amazing, very knowledgeable of the menu. They provided amazing recommendations regarding food and drinks. I had the dayboat catch with mushrooms and onion rings and my husband the Australian wagyu filet mignon (perfectly cooked medium well) with Joe Mac and Cheese. Honestly we couldn't choose a better place to celebrate. Thank you to Joy and Shay, our servers and all the restaurant staff for spoiling us 😊. Last but not least, the breads selection they give you to try, amazing, but we highly recommend the one with Cheese and paprika. Thank you guys for everything, we look forward to visit you again.

We just celebrated our anniversary dinner at Knife and Spoon and our experience was beyond fantastic. Our servers were amazing, very knowledgeable of the menu. They provided amazing recommendations regarding food and drinks. I had the dayboat catch with mushrooms and onion rings and my husband the Australian wagyu filet mignon (perfectly cooked medium well) with Joe Mac and Cheese. Honestly we couldn't choose a better place to celebrate. Thank you to Joy and Shay, our servers and all the restaurant staff for spoiling us 😊. Last but not least, the breads selection they give you to try, amazing, but we highly recommend the one with Cheese and paprika. Thank you guys for everything, we look forward to visit you again.

We came to this place to have dinner. The food was terrific, and the service was excellent. We started our dinner with some beef Tartar, which was a complements to the chef. I had the Australian beef wagyu filet minion, And it was divine. A friend of mine had the chard octopus, which was also excellent. We then finished the night with a little carrot cake, which was also very good. overall this restaurant is really nice for special occasion or a nice date night out.

We came to this place to have dinner. The food was terrific, and the service was excellent. We started our dinner with some beef Tartar, which was a complements to the chef. I had the Australian beef wagyu filet minion, And it was divine. A friend of mine had the chard octopus, which was also excellent. We then finished the night with a little carrot cake, which was also very good. overall this restaurant is really nice for special occasion or a nice date night out.