The Licking Orlando is the #1 Soul Food Restaurant in America. Located in Orlando, FL across the from the Florida mall. Our southern soul food menu boast candy yams, collard greens, mac n cheese, buttery corn, seafood rice also rice and peas. We offer fried lobster, shrimp, broccoli, snapper, tilapia, turkey wings, conch and calamari. We also offer grilled lobster, shrimp, snapper, tilapia, new york strip steak and chicken. Our famous red velvet chicken and waffles and lemon pepper wings are undefeated.
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Address: 1117 Florida Mall Ave, Orlando, FL 32809
Phone: (407) 930-1011
Website: https://www.thelicking.com/
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Sledge Family
From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, inviting, and full of soul. The soulful music set the perfect tone, creating a vibe that felt both uplifting and comforting—exactly what you want from a great soul food restaurant.
The service was impressively quick, and our waitress was incredibly kind and attentive throughout our visit. One thing I do wish we had known beforehand is that gratuity is automatically included, but it wasn’t a dealbreaker—just something that would be nice to mention up front. Also, you can only order a limited number of drinks at a time, which was a bit unexpected, but the staff handled everything smoothly.
The restaurant is family-friendly, with a TV playing a movie that kept the atmosphere relaxed and enjoyable. And the food—absolutely amazing. Everything was seasoned perfectly, full of flavor, and served in hefty portions that left us more than satisfied. The variety of choices and combinations made it easy for everyone at our table to find something they loved.
Overall, this spot is a gem—great food, great vibes, and great service. We’ll definitely be back!
… moreThe service was impressively quick, and our waitress was incredibly kind and attentive throughout our visit. One thing I do wish we had known beforehand is that gratuity is automatically included, but it wasn’t a dealbreaker—just something that would be nice to mention up front. Also, you can only order a limited number of drinks at a time, which was a bit unexpected, but the staff handled everything smoothly.
The restaurant is family-friendly, with a TV playing a movie that kept the atmosphere relaxed and enjoyable. And the food—absolutely amazing. Everything was seasoned perfectly, full of flavor, and served in hefty portions that left us more than satisfied. The variety of choices and combinations made it easy for everyone at our table to find something they loved.
Overall, this spot is a gem—great food, great vibes, and great service. We’ll definitely be back!
Latrisa Johnson
The took so long to make my order two dasher cancelled and left. It was literally 8 mins from my hotel. When it finally came the Mac was really good. The grilled snapper was the worst fish I ever had. It was flavorless and dried out. The greens were really good BUTTTT they had so many bones I almost choked 4 times. They need to fix that before they have a lawsuit.The best thing was the drink but not worth $9. I paid $43 for everything.
… moreMario Dillard
First time eating here and unfortunately the last. I’ll start by saying the food was above average. Not exceptional, but not bad.
The issues began with pricing and service. Several items on our bill did not match the menu prices. For example, my wife and I ordered the “dirty mystery drink,” listed at $13 each. The server asked which liquor we preferred and offered branded options like Hennessy, but did not mention any upcharge or offer a house option. We were charged $22 per drink.
Additionally, there was a $1 upcharge for mac and cheese that is not listed on the menu. The chicken wing dinner was $3 more than the menu price, and the steak Alfredo was $6 more. Including the drinks, this resulted in nearly a $28 difference from advertised pricing.
When I asked about the discrepancies, the server stated that “somewhere on the menu it says prices are subject to change,” but could not even point to where. That disclaimer does not excuse charging prices higher than those listed without disclosure.
An automatic 18% gratuity was added, which is common in Orlando, but the service did not reflect that expectation. Overall, the lack of transparent pricing felt misleading. I would recommend choosing one of the many Orlando restaurants that clearly communicate their prices upfront.
… moreThe issues began with pricing and service. Several items on our bill did not match the menu prices. For example, my wife and I ordered the “dirty mystery drink,” listed at $13 each. The server asked which liquor we preferred and offered branded options like Hennessy, but did not mention any upcharge or offer a house option. We were charged $22 per drink.
Additionally, there was a $1 upcharge for mac and cheese that is not listed on the menu. The chicken wing dinner was $3 more than the menu price, and the steak Alfredo was $6 more. Including the drinks, this resulted in nearly a $28 difference from advertised pricing.
When I asked about the discrepancies, the server stated that “somewhere on the menu it says prices are subject to change,” but could not even point to where. That disclaimer does not excuse charging prices higher than those listed without disclosure.
An automatic 18% gratuity was added, which is common in Orlando, but the service did not reflect that expectation. Overall, the lack of transparent pricing felt misleading. I would recommend choosing one of the many Orlando restaurants that clearly communicate their prices upfront.
Aretha Jackson-Harris
Yesterday we had a total of 5 separate orders. 3 of us ordered yams, two of us ordered grilled chicken breast and received chicken fajita. All five had greens. I received hard chicken fajita and the other one was moist, 2 of us had tasteless yams chunks and 1 had yams that looked like mash potatoes. They were good. All of our greens were tough and had way too much salt. The menu I saw stated 16.99 with 2 sides. I paid $23.13 and I was charged for the greens. I was highly disappointed because this place came highly recommended and my taste buds were waiting for this delicious meal. 3 things on my plate and not one was good. I have been trying to call since last night and no one has picked up the phone yet.
… moreBrittany Wilson
I will first start off by saying the customer service is not best. You walk into an empty counter and you’re just standing there for a good 5-7 minutes until someone comes out to ask if you want to order something.
I ordered my food and was told it would take 15 minutes and we waited for almost 30 minutes. They also add a service charge to your order.
We ordered the shrimp Alfredo which only comes with 6 shrimps with the price you would think it would be a bit more. Secondly, we got the Turkey wings dinner in the lemon pepper flavor with Macaroni & cheese and the rice &peas. I also got a side of cornbread and the blueberry lemonade.
The shrimp Alfredo was very delicious and well seasoned just wish it came with a bit more shrimp. The lemon pepper turkey wings dinner were really good and complimented the rice and Mac & cheese well. The star of the show for me was the cornbread, it was moist and melted in my mouth. The lemonade was refreshing and the taste was great.
I recommend you give them a try as their food is really good. It a bit over priced.
… moreI ordered my food and was told it would take 15 minutes and we waited for almost 30 minutes. They also add a service charge to your order.
We ordered the shrimp Alfredo which only comes with 6 shrimps with the price you would think it would be a bit more. Secondly, we got the Turkey wings dinner in the lemon pepper flavor with Macaroni & cheese and the rice &peas. I also got a side of cornbread and the blueberry lemonade.
The shrimp Alfredo was very delicious and well seasoned just wish it came with a bit more shrimp. The lemon pepper turkey wings dinner were really good and complimented the rice and Mac & cheese well. The star of the show for me was the cornbread, it was moist and melted in my mouth. The lemonade was refreshing and the taste was great.
I recommend you give them a try as their food is really good. It a bit over priced.
Gerry DuBois
Food was great. Was not a fan of the loud music playing . Service was fast and friendly. I would go back next time that I am in Orlando.
… moreJon Burton ‘The Industries Most Requested Designer’
Overpriced!!!… The final price rose from what was initially on the menu. I spent $90.00 for a turkey wing combo with two sides and a single add-on with two mystery drinks. My two guest spent nearly $120.00 between the both of them. Way over priced and not really worth the money, especiallywhen the menu price is different from what is charged.. Ill have to find a less expensive place next time.
… moreBreanna Lee
First off, the restaurant isn’t very kid-friendly. They don’t offer kid-sized drink cups, so my daughter ended up with a big cup that wasn’t easy for her to handle. The prices are also on the higher side — about $20 per person, and even the greens as a side dish cost $7.99. There is a refill for Pepsi products only the tea,juices, or lemonade you would have to pay for.
The customer service felt pretty bland. The staff didn’t seem focused on creating a good customer experience, and having to scan a QR code for the menu was a bit of a turn-off for me — I prefer a physical menu when dining out.
I ordered the hot wings with fries, which were decent, but not really my cup of tea. I would’ve preferred a different style of fries, and the ranch dressing came in a packet instead of a cup, which took away from the dine-in feel. My daughter had the red velvet waffle chicken tender sandwich, and while it looked good, it was pretty bland — the chicken could’ve used a little more seasoning.
… moreThe customer service felt pretty bland. The staff didn’t seem focused on creating a good customer experience, and having to scan a QR code for the menu was a bit of a turn-off for me — I prefer a physical menu when dining out.
I ordered the hot wings with fries, which were decent, but not really my cup of tea. I would’ve preferred a different style of fries, and the ranch dressing came in a packet instead of a cup, which took away from the dine-in feel. My daughter had the red velvet waffle chicken tender sandwich, and while it looked good, it was pretty bland — the chicken could’ve used a little more seasoning.
Jordan
Tried out this restaurant on Saturday. When we first walked in it was dead. Just a few customers that we could see sitting in the waiting area. We were greeted and asked what we wanted to order. We were confused and said we wanted to do table service. We were told it would be a 15 minute wait and we agreed. While we were waiting we observed a sign that said they were severely short staffed and to be patient. We were very hungry so we decided we would get take out after all and just eat at one of the tables in the front of the restaurant. By the time we asked to order it was getting very busy. We ordered at 6:38pm and received our food at 7:22pm. The first person who ordered was served last. Additionally they do not have a kids menu so I had to pay 14.99 for my 6 year olds Alfredo pasta. We were so hungry we only remembered to take a picture of the chicken and waffle sandwich.
Highlights-delicious collard greens, perfect red velvet waffle, the chicken on the waffle sandwich was crispy and juicy and peas and rice had great flavor, cool atmosphere kinda like a club (kinda loud), Gumbo Habanero hot sauce was very tasty and hot!
Lowlights- sold out of Turkey wings and chicken rolls, the long wait, prices were not correct, service charge (on top of our tip), chicken wings were not crispy at all, the Alfredo was more buttery than cheese and very mediocre.
I don’t know if I would try again but it has potential if they could get fully staffed.
… moreHighlights-delicious collard greens, perfect red velvet waffle, the chicken on the waffle sandwich was crispy and juicy and peas and rice had great flavor, cool atmosphere kinda like a club (kinda loud), Gumbo Habanero hot sauce was very tasty and hot!
Lowlights- sold out of Turkey wings and chicken rolls, the long wait, prices were not correct, service charge (on top of our tip), chicken wings were not crispy at all, the Alfredo was more buttery than cheese and very mediocre.
I don’t know if I would try again but it has potential if they could get fully staffed.
T Ames
Absolutely Amazing
Dwaynie S was AWESOME!! She handled our party of 30 spread throughout the restaurant with style and grace!! Due to staffing issues, she was the only server. We arrived before 5 p.m. as discussed with her the day prior however, she did her big one !! The chefs were on point as well!! Not one issue with either entree or sides.
I came last year and spoke so highly of The Licking that my family wanted to experience it themselves.
15/10 Definitely Recommend
… moreDwaynie S was AWESOME!! She handled our party of 30 spread throughout the restaurant with style and grace!! Due to staffing issues, she was the only server. We arrived before 5 p.m. as discussed with her the day prior however, she did her big one !! The chefs were on point as well!! Not one issue with either entree or sides.
I came last year and spoke so highly of The Licking that my family wanted to experience it themselves.
15/10 Definitely Recommend