AMERICAN SOCIAL BAR & KITCHEN

Few places split the difference like AMERICAN SOCIAL BAR & KITCHEN. The dining room gives it 4.5 stars across 2,418 reviews; the inspector gave it an F — 33 out of 100 — at its most recent visit on May 26, 2026.

That F comes from 6 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 5 basic violations cited on May 26, 2026. It currently ranks near the bottom of Orange County on health score. And the direction isn't reassuring: its recent inspections have been sliding, not recovering. If you want the flavor with fewer question marks, the safer-options list below maps higher-graded kitchens within a short drive.

Loved (4.5★) but failing (F, 33/100) · bottom of Orange County

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Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to AMERICAN SOCIAL BAR & KITCHEN, by Florida DBPR grade:

Restaurant details

Health grade
F (33/100)
Violations
14 total — 6 high-priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic
Address
7335 W SAND LAKE ROAD SUITE #101, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
American restaurant, Bar, Brunch restaurant, Restaurant, Sports bar
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.5 stars (2418 reviews)
Seats
281
Phone
(407) 974-5107
Website
Official website
Photo of AMERICAN SOCIAL BAR & KITCHEN
Photo: American Social - Bar & Kitchen - Orlando

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.5 Community-sourced rating 2,418 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Popularity and sanitation part ways on this listing. Where how guests are treated comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.8, so it reads as a strength.

5 stars is the modal score, given by 21 of the 22 reviewers who rated. Of the 22 rated reviews, 21 sit at four stars or better and 1 at two or below. Conspicuously absent: freshness and temperature, which no reviewer brings up.

Set against that, the state's own inspection graded the kitchen an F (33/100), with 6 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 5 basic violations recorded. Reviews describe the meal; the grade describes the conditions it was made in. That inspection was on May 26, 2026. The trend across inspections is decline. Ranked against Orange County, it is safer than 1% of the restaurants we score. Among the items recorded were food from approved source.

What to do with that is a judgement call — the reviews describe the experience, the grade describes the conditions behind it. Everything above is computed from the 22 reviews reproduced below.

Our own analysis of 22 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    Had a great time watching the game, Jhona was super sweet 🥰

  • June 29, 2026

    Melanie was such a fantastic server! She went out of her way to make sure our group was taken care of and having a good time.

  • June 29, 2026

    My American Social experience was excellent thanks to Melanie! Melanie was extremely polite, professional and always made sure our table had everything we needed!

  • June 29, 2026

    Melanie’s service was simply outstanding. She was attentive and offered alternative solutions to our order that was creative and exactly what we needed. Small details like her attentiveness and customer engagement really matters, especially when food selections can make or break the experience. She didn’t make us feel like we were a bother and insisted to make the order exactly what we needed. You ROCK Melanie!

  • June 28, 2026

    I had a great experience at American Social today and wanted to recognize the outstanding service we received. Ariana was our server, and she was amazing—very attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. I explained that I have food allergies, and Ariana immediately took it seriously. She communicated everything clearly to the kitchen staff and involved the manager on duty, who was a gentleman and personally brought out my food. He reassured me that everything was prepared safely and there would be no issues. That level of attention meant a lot to me. It can be difficult to feel comfortable eating out with allergies, but today I was able to relax and truly enjoy my meal without worrying about my well-being. I want to personally thank Ariana, the kitchen staff, and the manager for making this such a safe and positive experience. I will definitely be back.

  • June 27, 2026

    Addy & Savannah were my servers and they both were so welcoming and friendly. Enjoyed them both. Thank you, ladies! The food…AMAZING! I had the chicken and waffles and I would get it again. I also got the bottomless mimosas and it was great. I recommend this spot any day of the week.

  • June 27, 2026

    Adeliz was AMAZING. Beautiful service

  • June 27, 2026

    Addy and Savannah were such amazing servers. They made our brunch an exceptional experience. The food was delicious and the bottomless mimosas never saw an empty glass.

  • June 27, 2026

    Amazing dinner spot in Orlando with very cute patio. Our server Jaymarie was the best waitress we have all ever had! So accommodating and nice! This is a great spot for an easy solid dinner with a great vibe.

  • June 22, 2026

    We had a great experience using American Social to host our wedding welcome party! They were one of the few places who had flexibility in their Food & Beverage Minimums which we were extremely grateful for! Brooke ensured coordination of our final contract was exactly what we were looking for. We did several revisions to our quote and she was very kind and willing, never pushy or annoyed. On this day leading up to our big day the staff was timely, friendly, and very attentive to us and our guests! We used the Freedom Hall with the outside terrace which created a relaxing yet intimate atmosphere for us to spend the extra time with our friends and family. Definitely a location we'd recommend hosting a special gathering!

  • June 21, 2026

    first ever review bc WTH lol I am from Ft. Lauderdale and the Las Olas location apparently is elite because this location has disappointed me on multiple occasions now. I came out for Mother’s day in May and enjoyed the bottomless mimosas and my server, HOWEVER the turn around on food was pretty slow. My husband and I have worked in the service industries our entire working lives, 10+ years, and we took into consideration that it was a “holiday” and bigger day. This day, the head count was high and the parties were large, so we were patient and understanding. Today on Father’s Day, we tried again as the food was pretty good and they had a TON of open reservations so it worked for last minute. This time we showed up early, reservation at 1:45pm and arrived at about 1:37pm. They sat two groups before us, neither of them with reservations earlier than ours, one without a reservation at all but it was a 2 top, so it was understandable/easier to squeeze in than my 4 top. We ordered food with our drinks as we were STARVING. We ordered donut holes and french toast sticks. The server put everything in on a device AT THE TABLE so I know it was not his fault. (I believe his name was Kevin, I should’ve paid more attention as he was super nice and hunted for grenadine for about 15 min for my teenager, 10/10 dude) We waited 55 minutes. Finished our drinks and nothing. We told our server that we were going to leave and he brought a manager out for us. The manager was instantly holding…

  • June 20, 2026

    Adeliz was amazing, attentive, and anticipated any need before it was requested. Management should consider her for further advancement within the company.

  • June 19, 2026

    Alex was amazing

  • June 19, 2026

    Alex was fantastic. We had a large group and I never had to wait for a drink. Atmosphere was incredible for the USA soccer game.

  • June 19, 2026

    I love the food and wine. And the staff is super attentive and really friendly. I have to say that Carolyn (the “Cuban” bartender. Lol) is beyond amazing and then some. Friendly, professional, super respectful and genuine, she always wants to make you feel at home, and does it so well. Which is why I visit American Social and love it.

  • June 18, 2026

    Went here for the Nextran event, it was a great place! Food was great too!

  • June 17, 2026

    Emily was amazing!! She was so good to my friends and I. The food was of course amazing, but she really was the best part of my experience. 10/10, would recommend!

  • June 17, 2026

    We hosted a bridesmaids luncheon, with a total of 25 people, in the back room. We were allowed to come in early to decorate the tables and space as the staff set up. The luncheon went wonderfully! The set up was beautiful, the food delicious, and the staff was excellent. It exceeded my expectations, and was very reasonable priced to boot. I’m so glad we chose American Social to host our event.

  • June 15, 2026

    Muy rica la comida y el lugar hermoso

  • June 15, 2026

    Increíble, atención super personalizada perfecta para una tarde en familia, el ambiente es increíble. Simplemente recomendado

  • June 15, 2026

    The staff of the restaurant is doing a really good job, the food is good and the aesthetic too, I'll eat again here

  • June 14, 2026

    Courtney was amazing the service was phenomenal I hope to have her back for my next experience

Overall Score

30 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 0/40
    Grade F
  • Dietary transparency 10/20
    3 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.5★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 1 AM
Tuesday
11 AM to 1 AM
Wednesday
11 AM to 1 AM
Thursday
11 AM to 1 AM
Friday
11 AM to 2 AM
Saturday
10:30 AM to 2 AM
Sunday
10:30 AM to 1 AM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. May 26, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    6 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition (×2)
    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods (×2)
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  2. October 27, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    5 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 05 — Food & equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×3)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: May 26, 2026