
Upscale chain eatery serving burgers, steaks & other American fare in stylish, spacious surrounds.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 215 S Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone: (407) 740-4005
Website: https://hillstonerestaurant.com/locations/winterpark/
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Reviews
This is a great date night spot (recommended to make reservations for right before sundown so that you can see the sunset). There is a beautiful, small pier that you can walk outside onto. There’s seating there as well for lounging. There’s also seating by the walkway to the pier, and if I’m not mistaken, I think I’ve seen a firepit before, I’m not sure. But all in all, it is a beautiful restaurant.
The servers are personable and are good at their jobs. The food?!
The food is DELICIOUS. This time, I had more than my usual (knife and fork barbeque ribs that quite literally fall off the bone). My mom and I shared the Jalepeño Queso with tortillas and the Southern Style Brussel Sprouts with lemon aioli and reggiano. The queso isn’t my thing but it was yummy, and the brussel sprouts? I dislike brussel sprouts but I loved these. That lemon aioli was chefs kiss! My mom ordered the crab cakes and she let me try them. I might be getting those the next time!
The drinks are good too. I usually get margaritas, but this time I had the Jackrabbit, which tasted very similar to a paloma but served up.
I recommend Hillstone over and over and over again!
From the start, my son was simply enjoying his meal. He wasn’t crying, throwing a tantrum, or disrupting the restaurant. Like any happy toddler, he let out little bursts of excitement when he got a bite of food he liked. These were short, joyful reactions, nothing more than what you’d expect from a child his age.
Instead of showing understanding, the manager, Cindy, came to our table twice during our meal and told us to have him lower his voice. Her tone was not professional or kind, it was dismissive and carried an attitude, making it feel like we were being scolded. This wasn’t done in a gentle way, but in a way that made us feel singled out and embarrassed.
I want to stress that we are respectful diners. If our child had been disruptive, we would have handled it ourselves. That wasn’t the situation. He was just a toddler expressing happiness, and for that we were told, twice, to control him. It ruined what should have been a pleasant evening out.
Hospitality is about more than serving food, it’s about making guests feel welcome. Families deserve to enjoy a meal without being treated like a problem. If children aren’t truly welcome, the restaurant should make that clear upfront, rather than humiliating parents during dinner.
The bottom line is that Cindy’s handling of the situation was unprofessional, unnecessary, and disappointing. A manager should set the tone for warmth and care, not make paying guests feel like they don’t belong.
We won’t be returning, and I would warn other families to think twice before dining here. If your child shows any excitement or joy, be prepared to be corrected rather than welcomed. That is not the kind of memory any parent wants from what should be a family outing.
No child should be treated as a nuisance for simply being a child, and no family should walk away from dinner feeling disrespected. Sadly, that is exactly what happened here.
Service 5/5 – exceptional service start to finish
Atmosphere 5/5 – very nice inside and overlooking the lake out back is a nice touch
Margaritas 3/5 – no better than a basic marg at any non upscale restaurant. Heavy sweet and sour mix
Brussels Sprouts App 2.5 /5 – can make the same steamed Brussels at home. Only thing that makes them good at hillstone is their lemon aioli sauce. Sauce 5/5
I got the New York Strip which was 5/5
Wife got the Hawaiian Steak 5/5 – would recommend this to anyone, absolutely delicious and one of the best steaks I’ve ever had. Would 100% get this next time over the NY strip even though the strip was great.
Overall very good, nice restaurant with great service. However, other than having better steaks I’d rather walk across the street to sixty vines for better drinks/appetizers and spend less money