Highball & Harvest

As locals of Orlando, we would enjoy dining at the Ritz and would gather with loved ones from time to time as well. The staff is very friendly, the property is well maintained and we specifically enjoyed breakfast at Highball and Harvest multiple times. Our favorite of all was Donna, the cook at the omelette bar. The family was immediately drawn to her warmth and fun personality. She is an absolute ray of sunshine and great asset to the property, not just the restaurant! Now that she knows our family from our visits, she makes us feel like family and we have done our best to do the same. We not only look forward to returning to enjoy the food, but to see Donna again. The buffet at the JW is nice as well, but Highball and Harvest is our spot.

The music isn't loud. It's subtle in the background and adds to the atmosphere. I can actually hear my friends at the same table. The service is very attentive. Mario and Sam are exceptional. I love the variety in menu from lunch to dinner. I recommend the fried okra, the eggplant, the donuts for an fun and interactive experience, the cheeseburger and the pull apart parker rolls with 2 kinds of butter. 😋 its sinfully delicious.

Service here is some of the best we've ever had. So friendly, attentive and helpful. The food is farm to table I believe, and it is good, however some of the items didn't quite live up to their expectations. Hard to describe but just left feeling slightly disappointed. The restaurant is beautiful and about everything you would expect inside of a Ritz Carlton. We felt comfortable without needing to get over dressy, very laid back atmosphere. If you're not staying at the hotel, the only parking is by valet. It's free but you may want to bring some cash for tip when you get your car back. There is an ATM if you're like us and don't carry cash, the front desk will gladly show you where the machine is located.

4.5⭐️ Service, food, recognizing my sons birthday, even considerate to-go water bottles were all top notch! We ordered the burger (not on menu) that we heard was great. Waiter said it won best burger many years in a row thus everyone knows of it so it’s not on the menu. Had Parker House rolls to start which were brought to our table without request. The spreads were amazing, soft, and flavorful. Next had deviled eggs and Brussels. Entrees were burgers and daughter also got Mac n cheese which she said wasn’t anything special but everything else was really good. Waiter surprised my son with birthday dessert of bag of donuts + hazelnut tube & coffee ice cream. It was enough to share a bit and maybe the best of the desserts although we didn’t try the others. None seemed as appealing. NOTE: spend time on property walking around after! Amazing place with hammocks and hanging chairs to chill in or take photos of along with a beautiful sunset on the water. This was far more than just dinner for us and highly enjoyable experience!! Our kind waiter, Eric I think, suggested we walk around the property after dinner. Excellent recommendation!

Highball & Harvest offers an elevated cocktail experience worthy of the Ritz-Carlton prestige. The bartenders are extraordinarily passionate about their craft and that passion shows in every cocktail. Exquisite presentation, garnishes, taste and service round out a balanced, luxury cocktail experience that's only found in the world's best cocktail lounges. Many of their ingredients are fresh and custom made in-house. From a full time "bar chef" mixologist, to friendly, warm, and knowledgeable bartenders that demonstrate passion and precision for their craft in every beverage, this place offers one of the best cocktail experiences I've ever enjoyed. Highly recommended.

This place wowed me with the service from start to end. The ambiance was so nice. Mario was our server and he was so attentive and friendly, for been the first time he took the time to do some recommendations on the menu. Thanks for make our anniversary so special. I had such a good time there in our anniversary dinner. Remember me is a drink that I loved the most, great taste! I want to go back to have some more “Remember me”.

We ate at their buffet and it was wonderful. The attention to detail is impressive. The staff was continuously rotating the hot and cold items keeping it all at the peak of freshness. Their fresh fruit preserves were delightful. Apple butter and raspberry preserves taste like a Pennsylvania Dutch recipe from days gone by. Keeping pancakes and waffles fresh on a buffet line take a lot of effort and they did it. You could have an omelet made fresh to your desires. Lots of fresh fruit choices, granola, parfaits, yogurt and sliced prosciutto with several additional meats. The scrambled were fresh and light. The bacon and sausage were excellent. Grits, oatmeal and even sausage gravy were in on the hot line. The breads certainly looked fresh and baked right there. The service is without a doubt some of the finest you will ever experience. Hannah was our server and took outstanding care of us, but she wasn't alone. At least 3 other wonderful folks also checked in with us during our and after our meal. This our second trip to this beautiful hotel and we will certainly return.