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Welcome to The Stubborn Mule

Located in Orlando, FL, The Stubborn Mule is a trendy and classy venue offering a diverse range of New American cuisine and crafted cocktails. With a focus on providing a unique dining experience, this restaurant boasts outdoor seating, live music, and a full bar. The menu features vegan and vegetarian options, ensuring there's something for everyone. Reviews highlight the exceptional service, delicious food, and creative drink selections. Whether you're looking for a casual lunch spot or a lively happy hour destination, The Stubborn Mule promises a memorable dining experience with a sophisticated yet laid-back atmosphere.

LOCATIONS
  • The Stubborn Mule
    100 S Eola Dr Orlando, FL 32801
    100 S Eola Dr Orlando, FL 32801 Hotline: (407) 730-3400

The Stubborn Mule in Orlando, FL, is a versatile and exciting restaurant that caters to a wide range of preferences. With a focus on New American cuisine and craft cocktails, this venue offers a plethora of amenities to enhance your dining experience. From vegan and vegetarian options to outdoor seating and live music, The Stubborn Mule has everything you need for a memorable meal.

Customer reviews rave about the friendly service, delicious drinks, and phenomenal food. The outdoor patio seating is a favorite spot for many to enjoy their meals, making it a pet-friendly and relaxing environment. The drinks, especially the signature "stubborn mule," are a hit with patrons, showcasing a perfect balance of flavors without being overpowering.

The ambiance at The Stubborn Mule is trendy, classy, and casual, making it suitable for various occasions. Whether you're looking for a place to grab brunch, lunch, or dinner, this restaurant offers a diverse menu that includes fish tacos, chicken flatbread, and smoked Gouda grits that have received high praise from customers.

Overall, The Stubborn Mule is a top choice for those looking for a laid-back yet upscale dining experience in the heart of downtown Orlando. With excellent service, delicious food, and a vibrant atmosphere, this restaurant is sure to become a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.

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Robert T.
Robert T.

Great drinks and really good food. Nice outdoor patio seating too and friendly service

Haniah G.
Haniah G.

Wonderful restaurant! I ate outside with my dogs and thoroughly enjoyed my time. The food was phenomenal, drink was delicious and service was stellar.

Krissia G.
Krissia G.

This was my first time coming here and all I can say is wow how come I didn't come any sooner. To be honest we have barely been to restaurants down town but this one was really good. Brandon who served us the first time was amazing! He recommended drinks since we love mules we asked which is best, he recommended the stubborn mule which is delicious not to much ginger or that sour taste. For food we grabbed the lemon hummus, the sticky mule wings & the southwest chicken flatbread. All great choices. Very happy with our choices. Brando also recommended brunch on Saturdays and Sundays! And of course we had to go. Went this Sunday that passed and of course Brandon was there at the bar, him and zero took very good care of us. For brunch we did the avocado toast which comes with sourdough, smashed avocado, beef steak tomato, baby arugula, shaved parmesan, smoked sea salt. We also ordered the woke up first 2.0 fried chicken, sugar pearl waffle. bacon, smoked gouda, fried egg, bourbon maple syrup, breakfast potatoes. I have nothing negative to say about this place everything was great and service is phenomenal. FYI weekend does get busy for brunch so be prepare.

ShaYvonta B.
ShaYvonta B.

With only three minutes left before happy hour ended, I let my friends know I was ordering a drink while they were escorted outside to our table. The bartender nailed it--listening to my order, making my drink, and serving it in just two minutes. That has to be a Guinness World Record! My friends ended up coming inside, so I didn't have to rush through my drink. God really does answer prayers, even the small ones. After walking all over Disney, standing in line for hours, and riding 2-minute roller coasters, the food was exactly what I needed. The joy of seeing Mickey Mouse and the gang was matched by the joy I felt biting into my chicken sandwich. I would've eaten the plate too if I had some buffalo sauce left! The bartender's memory was incredible--she took our orders without writing anything down, which always impresses me. My memory is so bad I'd probably serve something that's not even on the menu! She was attentive and friendly, making the experience even better. The atmosphere was a cozy, typical bar/restaurant vibe. Highly recommended.

Drew S.
Drew S.

Stubborn Mule is very good. They have awesome outdoor seating and lots of space, so it's a laid back but relatively upscale vibe. Our server, Bryce, was awesome. Fish tacos, chicken flatbread and smoked Gouda grits were all excellent. Great spot.

Niki M.
Niki M.

Air conditioning unit was broken. Bartender was very nice. Food was ok. Ambiance was good.

Mary C.
Mary C.

We came in on a Thursday evening and they were packed. Make a reservation if you're able! We ordered drinks - Aperol spritz and an old fashioned. Both fabulous and they have a full a bar. We then grabbed burgers and my boyfriend got the salmon. The burger was cooked perfect and his rice with salmon was a dream. We recommend if you're in town! Only downside is parking is difficult so find a spot on the streets and walk if able.

Sarah W.
Sarah W.

We came here as a recommendation from a friend and The Stubborn Mule didn't disappoint. The hostess and our waiter were excellent. All the food and drinks were delicious. My favorite was probably the lemon hummus, the lemon really kept the taste light, loved the addition of the crisp chickpeas and feta on top, this might be the best hummus I've had. The sticky pork belly was sweet, spicy and delicious, my husband loved the garlic aioli that comes with it. The Mac and cheese was excellent, some of the best we've had. The fries were excellent hot, crispy, nice amount of the rosemary, garlic Parmesan. Loved this restaurant, hopefully will get another opportunity to visit while in the area.

Kristi B.
Kristi B.

Great place for lunch! We arrived around noon on Tuesday and found the location to be steady but not overly busy. They have both indoor and outdoor seating available. They have bar seating available as well. We didn't notice any booths- tables only (including high-tops). Menu has a lot to choose from. They usually have a daily special as well. My husband got the smash burger with regular fries. He liked the burger but wished the tomato hadn't been put in the bottom of the burger as it caused everything else to slide around. It also had a large amount of arugula on the top which he ended up taking off. I had the daily special which was steak tacos. The flavor of the avocado creme and steak was really good and loved that there was plenty of steak on the taco. There was also allot of raw red onion and arugula on my tacos and I ended up just eating the steak as the onion was too much for me personally. We also tried the zucchini fritters which were delightful and the dill sauce to go with them was good.