KRES RESTAURANT
Few places split the difference like KRES RESTAURANT. The dining room gives it 4.7 stars across 3,359 reviews; the inspector gave it a D — 61 out of 100 — at its most recent visit on January 29, 2026.
By health score it sits safer than 4% of Orange County restaurants we grade — among the riskier kitchens in the county. The grade reflects 2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 14 basic violations at its last inspection on January 29, 2026. Worse, the trend is downward. Safer, higher-graded picks nearby are listed below.
Loved (4.7★) but failing (D, 61/100) · safer than 4% of Orange County
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Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to KRES RESTAURANT, by Florida DBPR grade:
- CFS COFFEE FRUTOS SELECTOS
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- D (61/100)
- Violations
- 19 total — 2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, 14 basic
- Address
- 17 W CHURCH ST, Orlando, FL
- Cuisine
- Steak
- Categories
- Steak house, Fine dining restaurant, Restaurant
- Price
- $50–100
- Rating
- 4.7 stars (3359 reviews)
- Neighborhood
- Central Business District
- Seats
- 210
- Phone
- (407) 447-7950
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
This is the pattern the site exists to surface: strong reviews, weak inspection. Front-of-house tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.7 stars.
The split is 25 positive to 1 negative across 26 rated reviews. The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (22 of 26). No one in this corpus comments on the state of the room at all.
Set against that, the state's own inspection graded the kitchen a D (61/100), with 2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 14 basic violations recorded. Reviews describe the meal; the grade describes the conditions it was made in. The visit behind that grade was January 29, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is downward over the records we hold. Ranked against Orange County, it is safer than 4% of the restaurants we score. For specifics, the last inspection cited food from approved source and cross-contamination.
What to do with that is a judgement call — the reviews describe the experience, the grade describes the conditions behind it. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.
Our own analysis of 26 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Wonderful food, great wine selection, Kryza and I enjoyed the outdoor dining area.
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The huge ribeye was Devine!! Shrimp cocktail also Devine!!! The cappuccino is amazing!!! You can get it in decaf or regular. We love this place we will be back! The device was phenomenal!
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Wait staff was very attentive. Ambiance was elegant and perfect for a romantic date! Food flavors were complex and portions were more than I expected for such an upscale restaurant. Prices were more than acceptable given the quality and portions. Note, my partner and I did get the vegan choose three options and from what I saw, the plant-based entrees were (appropriately) cheaper than the meat selections 🐮
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Great food great service
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Lunch was superb. I had the swordfish steak and light pasta drizzled with olive oil and fragrant herbs. The swordfish was nicely seasoned and cooked just right- firm but tender. Didn't know this restaurant was was so close by and delicious.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Kres Steakhouse has classic steakhouse vibes with a great menu and an excellent cocktail and wine list—especially a standout Peju Cabernet. Service was spectacular from start to finish: host, bartender, GM, and staff were all warm, attentive, and professional. The loaded baked potato and wedge salad were excellent. The filet, elk, carbonara, and shrimp were cooked perfectly, though the meats were slightly under-seasoned and a bit dry. Overall, a very enjoyable experience, and I’d absolutely go back.
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Our first time at Kres. My goodness it was SOOOOO good! From hello to goodbye, the service was top notch. And the food was second to none! We had the Beef Wellington and Chicken buscutini. Every bite was a taste sensation. It was my birthday and Heidi and Robert took extra good care of me! I can't wait to go back! 😋
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Great place to eat a great steak and drinks, service is very good everyone is very friendly.
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It’s very nice as a vegan to have a local option for an upscale dining experience. Food was incredible and Anjelica was a great server 😊
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Delicious meal and the chef went out of his way to accomadate my low-sodium dietary needs. I haven't had a meal that delicious in quite some time! Most restaurants are just like "here's a bland meal" with no seasoning. However, the chef here whipped up a scumptious feast that I haven't tasted since before my low sodium diet. Very thankful!!
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Vegan options where so good I literally forgot there was no meat!! Impeccable service 10/10 must eat in Orlando
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5 stars! 5 stars! 5 stars! Such an amazing experience. The staff were so wonderful. Was in town on business and it was also my birthday and went with 3 friends. Our table settled on two different wines and the waitress was able to explain all the notes to us and the history of the wine. It is insane she knows all thay she did, bravo! The food! All of it was just fabulous, but my main course, the filet wellington, oh it was like butter. To the chef, Bravo, perfect, amazing. Of course my friends made a reservation and informed the staff of my birthday. The waitress explained that dessert was on the house, so we enjoyed a very delightful creme brulee. A different server brought it out, put in a candle and stated, you really dont want to hear my singing voice (jokingly). Thank goodness!!!! I hate restaurants that sing to a grown adult happy birthday. Thank you for keeping the atmosphere professional, relaxing, and enjoyable for all patrons. Also, I thought the prices were going to be ridiculous in such a nice looking place. Very very reasonable for the quality, taste, and attention of detail of their works of art (food :) If I could give more stars, I would. Bravo.
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Amazing service! Best vegan food I’ve ever had and the atmosphere was fantastic! Definitely will be returning to this establishment!
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Declined service for being a man in flip flops. But apparently women are allowed flip flops. What about trans ?
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Great downtown date night our celebration restaurant
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This place is expensive but well worth it. Plus for you vegans like myself they have a menu just for us. Great service, great food . My husband and I are going back again for our anniversary in August.
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This is a great restaurant with great food. Great service, great first special occasions.
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Gosh, I couldn't recommend this restaurant more! I set the reservation for a birthday celebration, and it was great. The drinks were nice, and all the meal options we tried were diverse and tasty. Highlights: Complimentary bread with oil, New York strip, Au gratin, churro waffle, and vegan crab cake. Michael our waiter, was not only kind but also attentive!
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I had another amazing experience at Kres Chophouse on 5/30/26. I’ve dined here several times over the years, and it is always a pleasure. This visit was especially memorable because I brought my sister, who is in town visiting, and I wanted her to experience one of my favorite restaurants. From the moment we arrived, everything was exceptional. The food was outstanding, the atmosphere was elegant and welcoming, and the service was top-notch. A special thank you to Laz, our server, who provided attentive, professional, and friendly service throughout the evening. He helped make our dining experience truly enjoyable. Kres Chophouse continues to deliver a consistent 5-star experience, and that’s why I keep coming back. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for excellent food and exceptional service in Orlando.
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Fantastic vegan menu, better than many vegan restaurants. Always great service and reasonable prices for the quality of the food and location in the city.
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Amazing food and service!
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Kres Chophouse is a great place to go for vegetarians and vegans. During our visit, we started with the vegan crab cakes and vegan oysters. The vegan oysters tasted ok but I do feel the portion was small. The crab cakes were very tasty and not overly fishy flavored. My husband had the vegan salibury steak. The salibury steak was very well put together. There were chucks of setan in the steak and the consistency was nice. The mash potatoes and gravy on the side of the steak were a great combination. I ordered the vegan beef Wellington. The setan was thick and juicy. The pastry crust was a great thickness but could have been more flaky. We did enjoy some Knob Creek whiskey on the rocks which was came with a large ice cube and was reasonably priced for a nice city restaurant. The waiter was very nice and cleaned up between courses very well. We marked down one star due to atmosphere. Due to the high ceilings and larger party next to us it was very loud. We also had a family with a toddler watching YouTube very loud next to us for the first half of our meal. Very annoying as we were on a date night paying a babysitter to be away from our own toddler. Wish the atmosphere was a little more intimate and quiet for date night. Could use a thought process on layout placing big parties in one part of restaurant and parties of four or less in other section of the dining room.
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Fantastic waiter- Sterling, nice atmosphere. Interesting food options, good flavors, definitely high end pricing.
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By far the best pork chop I have ever had. The staff was awesome.
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Wow, what a great meal and excellent service. We would be regulars here if we lived in the area. The vegan menu is excellent and quite creative. My wife enjoyed the vegan prix fixe. I had the half duck and it was delicious. Be sure to arrive hungry. Our server Robert was attentive without being intrusive, and was helpful in pairing wines with our meals. This is a nice setting for a special celebration meal.
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The food is the best in Orlando by far. The pork was amazing and the vegan menu’s Wellington was the best vegan dish I’ve ever had! The chairs we sat in were a bit sunken in but the food and service was top notch!
Overall Score
48 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 5 to 11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 5 to 10:30 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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January 29, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
2 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 14 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored (×3)
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
- 40 — Employee personal belongings
- 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
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July 31, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 9 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored (×2)
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 50 — Current license, properly displayed
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: January 29, 2026