Discover Sparrow Wine Bar & Lounge, the premier destination for wine enthusiasts and cocktail lovers in the vibrant North Quarter District at 807 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL. As one of the best bars in Orlando downtown, Sparrow offers a cozy atmosphere with curated selections of New and Old World wines and modern cocktails, perfect for a relaxed evening or romantic night out. Led by Chef Wendy Lopez, enjoy exquisite dishes inspired by Southern Europe. Whether seeking a downtown Orlando wine bar, a cocktail bars experience, or aperitivo near you, Sparrow elevates the bar and lounge Orlando scene with artful culinary events and intimate gatherings. Secure your spot and savor an unforgettable dining experience.
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Address: 807 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: (407) 203-8524
Website: http://sparroworlando.com/
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Reservations: opentable.com
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We arrived on a Friday night around 6:45 pm, and the only tables available were outside. I was a bit surprised that they were fully booked inside, given the time. The hostess apologized and said that if we wanted to sit inside without waiting, we could go to Reyes, their sister restaurant. Nice of her, but no: if I came to Sparrow, I want Sparrow.
We ended up sitting at a high-top table outside which, despite being small, wasn’t an issue since the tapas-style dishes and serving plates were also small. Our server, Jackie, was extremely friendly and quick; she explained the menu and brought us water right away. I asked to try two red wines and, even though my friend hadn’t shown any interest in drinking, she immediately asked “can bring the two samples for you to try as well?”. Quite generous. We both ended up ordering a glass of Malbec each, which paired quite well with the food.
For starters, we ordered the Pulpo and a side of bread with olive oil. I assumed the Pulpo would come grilled, but I clearly overlooked the fact that one would hardly get grilled octopus at a restaurant of this caliber for $18. I was a bit disappointed to see preserved octopus served from a tin (which, according to our server, was “just for show”) and not in a very generous portion. The flavor, however, was excellent.
As to the bread, it was toasted just right, and the olive oil (definitely Spanish) paired beautifully with everything.
After that, we shared the Arroz Negro, which was without a doubt the best dish of the night. An explosion of flavor. Again, the amount of seafood wasn’t exactly generous, but the taste and texture were simply di-vine. I squeezed some lime over the shrimp and boom. Perfection.
Not fully satisfied, we ordered the Basque Cheesecake which, while tasty, was more of a reinterpretation of the true tarta de queso vasca. I was expecting a dark, caramelized, burnt top forming a thin crust, but I didn’t quite get that crust. Yet, it was delicious. I might come back just for the cheesecake and a cup of espresso if they’re open in the afternoon.
The cherry on top of the cheesecake (tu dum tsss) was the birthday postcard the server brought, signed by several staff members. I truly felt appreciated. Big kudos to Chef Jennie (who always kills it) and Jackie for such a memorable dining experience. Bravo!
Edit: I went back and tried the Salmon & Tuna Crudo and the fish was low quality and not fresh. Other than that, other things were good.
We made a reservation ahead of time since we heard the space was small and more on the intimate side.
The interior is super cute and VERY aesthetic!
We ordered a few dishes to share, and my favorite was the mushroom pâté. I’d read good things about it, and it really did live up to the hype. Not what I expected, but in a good way!
Our server was friendly and gave us some recommendations. My cocktail was a bit too strong for my taste, so I’d probably try something different next time.
My sister did order the martini which we thought came with a pintxo as stated in the menu…but I guess they consider the garnish a pintxo (we were a little sad about that, I guess we’re used to it being more like a tapa on a stick/skewer).
And another thing that was a letdown—we saw on the website that there was a late night happy hour starting at 9pm, which is why we booked a later reservation. But when we got there, the menu said “coming soon,” and our server confirmed it wouldn’t be happening for a few more months. That was a little disappointing since it was one of the main reasons we chose that reservation time.
Still, it’s a cute spot and worth checking out if you’re in the area!