DRAFTS SPORTS BAR & GRILL

DRAFTS SPORTS BAR & GRILL is among the lower-graded kitchens we track. Its most recent inspection on March 31, 2026 put it at 26/100 — an F on our A–F scale.

Inspectors cited 5 high-priority, 4 intermediate, and 12 basic violations. That leaves it near the bottom of Orange County on health score. Its trend is downward, not up. Safer, higher-graded options nearby are listed below.

F grade · 26/100 · near the bottom of Orange County on health score

Get directions Call (407) 352-9293

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to DRAFTS SPORTS BAR & GRILL, by Florida DBPR grade:

  • WESTGATE LAKES BANQUET

    4.3★ nearby

  • CAFE MATISSE

    4.2★ 0.3 mi away

  • CREATE-A-BOWL 4

    3.8★ 0.3 mi away

Restaurant details

Health grade
F (26/100)
Violations
21 total — 5 high-priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic
Address
6137 CARRIER DR, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Bar & grill
Price
$20–30
Rating
4 stars (1329 reviews)
Seats
216
Phone
(407) 352-9293
Website
Official website
Photo of DRAFTS SPORTS BAR & GRILL
Photo: Drafts Sports Bar & Grill

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.0 Community-sourced rating 1,329 reviews
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What diners say — our read

The crowd and the kitchen disagree here, and the gap is wide. Service tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.7 stars. After that, pacing appears most often — 24% of the corpus, averaging 4.0.

Of the 25 rated reviews, 23 sit at four stars or better and 1 at two or below. One subject never comes up here: what it costs. If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (22 reviews).

The inspection record is the harder read. DBPR graded this kitchen an F (26/100) on 5 high-priority, 4 intermediate, and 12 basic violations — a verdict the review average does not reflect. DBPR last walked in on March 31, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is downward over the records we hold. Ranked against Orange County, it is safer than 0% of the restaurants we score. The citations behind that grade include cross-contamination and handwashing.

The practical read: people enjoy eating here, and the kitchen still failed its last inspection. Those are separate claims, and only the second one gets checked by anybody. Everything above is computed from the 25 reviews reproduced below.

Our own analysis of 25 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    Denise was great - prompt, friendly, and checked on us frequently. It was clear she cared about our dining experience and made sure we enjoyed our meal.

  • June 29, 2026

    Denise was a great server! She took great care of us and made sure we felt welcome. One of our meals was late coming out and she promptly went back to check on it and came back very shortly with it! We are planning to return when she is working again this week to sit in her section!

  • June 26, 2026

    Food was good. I had Denise as a server had some great recommendations and was very warm and welcoming. She highly suggested the garlic burger and it did not disappoint. Was served very quickly.

  • June 21, 2026

    Kat did a great job!! 5 stars 🌟

  • June 21, 2026

    Overall, my experience was amazing! The only reason I give it 4 stars was because I expected my 14 oz angus to be better for $40. It was more like 8 or 9 oz angus and the rest fat. It wasn't very flavorful either. A1 sauce saved it, but if I *need* steak sauce, it is not a great steak 💔 However, everything else we ordered was absolutely delicious, especially the seafood dip appetizer. Would definitely visit again if I return to this resort 👍🏽

  • June 17, 2026

    Rude hostess, no greeting, just looked at us and straight out said it's a 25 minute wait. We then informed her we had a reservation. She then asked my 22 year old daughter if she wanted a kids menu.... We were seated in a booth, clearly much narrower than the ones around it. Allegedly the overnight cleaners move them and don't put them back properly. Had the full rack of ribs, $34, a big portion, food was good, but why the hell are you serving mashed potatoes on a piece of cardboard!! Apart from the tiny side plates we were handed at the start for no apparent reason, there was not a real plate in sight!! Food came in a metal bowl/tray and everything else came in disposable plastic, or a PIECE OF CARDBOARD!!! When it came to pay the bill, she picked up my card and walked off with it, I am really not comfortable with people walking off with my property, especially my bank card. This is not normal! Visited Monday 15th at 7pm.

  • June 17, 2026

    Our server, Kat was wonderful. She was cordial, friendly and very attentive to our needs. We will request her when we return! She is definitely an asset to the restaurant!

  • June 16, 2026

    Perfect place to watch the World Cup! Alen was amazing and was on top of everything! The bourbon glazed salmon was delicious!

  • June 15, 2026

    Food was ok... Our server Alen was great!!

  • June 14, 2026

    Alen was our waiter and he did a fantastic job with special requests that I needed. And the food was delicious!

  • June 13, 2026

    The drinks are delicious and strong. Alen gave excellent service! I’ll be back tomorrow lol.

  • June 13, 2026

    Alen was great!

  • June 13, 2026

    Alen was a great server and very attentive! Went above and beyond

  • June 11, 2026

    Denise is superb, not only did she help me find an outlet for my laptop…she was also extremely attentive, personable, and responsive…she’s a valuable asset to your guest experience!

  • June 9, 2026

    Received excellent service from Madiou. He was very accommodating for our large group. My family visited Orlando, FL to celebrate my Uncles birthday and I’m glad we chose Drafts to dine at and watch the game. I will definitely return and I hope Madiou is still here when I do.

  • June 9, 2026

    Madiou provided outstanding service for our group of 13. He was professional, courteous, attentive, and made sure everyone was taken care of throughout our visit. Managing a large group isn't easy, but he handled everything seamlessly and helped make our experience enjoyable from start to finish. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend this restaurant to others. Everyone enjoyed their food.Thank you, Madiou for the excellent service!

  • June 4, 2026

    Visited this restaurant today after checking in at the resort. After placing our order for food and drinks, the food surprisingly came out quick for my family. The food was good, but nothing to write home about. We finished our meal and sat there, watching our drinks sit at the bar. We were then brought the check that had our drinks included on the check, even though they were never even served to us. We brought this matter up to the waiter, who only asked, do you want these to go. No apology or anything. Atmosphere was also pretty lame. Absolutely don’t recommend unless you want poor Service

  • May 31, 2026

    Alen was our server tonight, and my glass was never empty, he checked on us and made sure we had what we needed. Thank you Alen for serving us !!

  • May 24, 2026

    Waitress (Kat) was very courteous and knowledgeable....nice personality.

  • May 24, 2026

    Rob displayed excellent customer service skills. He made superb recommendations which counts for something bc my 9 yr old niece told me “someone in the kitchen knows what they are doing”… she can be a picky eater. The banana pudding was the icing on the cake; my expectations were exceeded bc I never experienced such an authentic and robust dessert from a commercial restaurant. Dorrine, I think that I her name, and Kayla are great additions in the mix as well, as they stopped by multiple times to engage in conversation. Cheers to good food and good service, from one restauranteur to another.

  • May 23, 2026

    Went in for a quick lunch and ended up staying for a few hours. The guava & mango margaritas were delicious! I got the Thai lettuce wraps. The food was so fresh and yummy. My server, Kat, took great care of me, always checking in, making sure I had enough lettuce wraps and giving me time to enjoy my meal. I also got the banana pudding, and compliments to the chef cause that was the best part! All around great experience! Even though I’m here on vacation, I will be back.

  • May 23, 2026

    Rob B is an AWESOME server! Thank you for taking care of our family and our concerns.

  • May 20, 2026

    It was a little chilly; but don't change anything: it's hot outside.

  • May 20, 2026

    Atmosphere was god. Waitress Pat was awesome. She was knowledgeable on the menu. Great customer service.

  • May 16, 2026

    I LOVE THE FOOD :D

Overall Score

21 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 0/40
    Grade F
  • Dietary transparency 3/20
    1 option listed
  • Community rating 16/20
    4.0★ 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 10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 10 PM
Friday
11 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 10 PM

Inspection history

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

  1. March 31, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Administrative complaint recommended

    5 high-priority · 4 intermediate · 12 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×2)
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×3)
    • 32 — Bathrooms
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
    • 52 — Misrepresentation / misbranding
  2. September 24, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
  3. September 17, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    4 high-priority · 6 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×3)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×4)
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used (×2)
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation

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: March 31, 2026