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Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe, Orlando, FL

Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe

4.6
4.6
1314 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1414 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Located on the historic Lake Ivanhoe, Russell's offers an upscale casual dining restaurant and bar featuring an innovative and fresh menu, all with an amazing view and atmosphere.

Chef Emmanual Clement has created a varied and exciting menu based on his international experience.
Some of our favorite suggestions include:
Artisan Charcuterie Board, Roasted Beets & Burrata Napoleon & Octopus Escabeche (we cure our own meats)
Entrees: Grilled Swordfish with Sorrel Sauce, Crispy Duck Confit & Tenderloin Au Poivre (all sauces made fresh in house)
Desserts: White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce & Cranberry Crème Brulée (all our desserts are made in house)

Awards:
Top Tables 2020
Best Burger 2021 Orlando Sentinel Foodie Award
Best Ambiance; Editor's Choice Orlando, The City's Magazine
Best Brunch: Readers' Choice Orlando, The City's Magazine

If you any dietary requirements just let us know ahead of time and we will try and accommodate you.

See you soon!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Continental, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Emanuel Clement
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can open at any time for semi-private, private events, buyouts and intimate weddings.Entire Restaurant - 150 GuestsMain Dining Area - 95 GuestsBar - 45 GuestsContact our sales Manager at: sales@russellsorlando.com
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Orlando
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,314 people are saying

Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Great for scenic views

  • Orlando

    Great for scenic views

  • Orlando

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe offers "great service" and "delicious food" with an "impressive wine selection." Diners enjoy the "beautiful lake views" and "charming ambiance." The "table side Caesar salad" and "spectacular duck confit" are standout dishes. It's a "great spot for brunch" and a "go-to for special occasions."

1,314 Reviews
  1. Gordon VIP

    Manitoba1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time dining at Russell's and it was a very positive experience. Both the service and the food quality was excellent. Would highly recommend to others.

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  2. Hubert

    E. Tennessee1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The shrimp were not fresh. I paid $ 19.99 for a steak and shake hamburger and fries. The service was not timely. Too loud. Brought left overs home and fed the raccoons.

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  3. Kristin

    Orlando3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Made a reservation for 12:45pm and arrived 10 minutes early. They seated us at 12:45 pm. I would like to begin by saying- Those working the host stand as well as our server and food runner were very polite, friendly and welcoming. Once seated, looking around the very crowded restaurant there were two tables with food. Everyone else’s table was still waiting on food, some had drinks or were still waiting. Never a good sign. I’m not overly picky and I’m relatively patient when a restaurant is crowded however, we ordered three cheeseburgers and the Mediterranean chicken wrap which was supposed to be served warm. Thankful we asked for the cold cuts charcuterie to come out asap as it indicated “shareable” on the menu. It still took 40 minutes to get. The server apologized profusely for how long it was taking for the food and at one point mentioned it would be another five minutes. It was longer. Finally got our order at 2:08. Yes, one hour and 23 minutes from being seated to getting our brunch orders. My son‘s girlfriend ordered a medium cooked hamburger and it was very rare. My Mediterranean chicken pita was room temperature at best and the chicken was overcooked. After commenting that three cheeseburgers and a wrap should not have taken so long. The manager came over, apologized and indicated he would remove the food from our bill. First time at this restaurant will definitely be the last. Food quality was not great, took wayyyyy too long, so many tables in the small space made it very loud.

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  4. Allen

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and wonderful food! Save room for the bread pudding!

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  5. Patricia VIP

    Chicago47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most delicious bread we ever had! Great service. Gorgeous view of the lake.

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  6. Emmanuele

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just amazing!! The Duck confit was really spectacular!!!

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  7. Dan

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for weekend brunch! Food and service was exceptional.

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  8. Jeaniel

    Orlando8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great brunch. The drinks were definitely amazing and the vibe was great. The food was ok but the ambiance and drink make up for it for my person choice. Would recommend

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  9. Scott VIP

    Orlando14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very location and ambiance with great service, food and drinks, and a fun and engaging of old Orlando charm with the lakefront beauty. Always so nice to pop in for a meal, drinks with appetizers and/or dessert!

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  10. maurice

    Washington DC6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Noce view and ambiance. Waitress, Baronnica, was excellent!

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FAQs

Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (407) 601-3508.

Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe is rated 4.6 stars by 1314 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe

1414 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Orlando
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Continental, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Emanuel Clement
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can open at any time for semi-private, private events, buyouts and intimate weddings.Entire Restaurant - 150 GuestsMain Dining Area - 95 GuestsBar - 45 GuestsContact our sales Manager at: sales@russellsorlando.com
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