Deno's Mountain Bistro

We had dinner at Deno’s Mountain Bistro and unfortunately the service was disappointing. Our waiter kept forgetting about us. I asked twice for a drink refill and after about 20 minutes I finally walked to the bar and got my own drink. 40 minutes later he remembered and brought the drink right before giving us the check. The $60 steak was also underwhelming and felt more like a choice-grade cut. We were celebrating my daughter’s 6th birthday and she wore a birthday crown the whole time, but the waiter never acknowledged it, which was a little disappointing. On the positive side, my wife and kids enjoyed their meals and the view is great.

This place is bumping, never been and the first thing they ask... you got a reservation?? Important feature to know before hand, luckily bar seating is NEVER beneath me. So in we went. It took a moment for a server to find us but when they did and the food and drinks started to come in OMG this place is amazing. The pizza, so good, steamed mussels hit the spot, LOVED this place. If you happen to be in Winter Park, check them out.... so good.

Deno's is a masterpiece of a restaurant. The restaurant is a mountain bistro with a tavern atmosphere. The lighting is dim, and the interior is cozy. The menu has great items ranging from pizzas, pasta dishes, steaks, and a large wine menu.

Had a pretty good experience overall. Went during the mud season so there wasn't a wait for a table! We got the house sangria and it was good but needed a little more sweetener. Gorgonzola fondue was a fun app and the salads were a generous size even for the half salads. We got the ribeye and the filet and would definitely recommend the fillet over the ribeye. Their cooking method added a lot of flavors and depth to the steaks especially with the dry aging. Service was attentive and friendly. Atmosphere was cozy but felt like the restaurant couldn't decide if it wanted to be fancy or not fancy. They also had TVs in the dining room which was distracting given the cozy/elegant vibe they were trying to do.

We had a larger group and the manager was kind enough to accommodate us last minute. The atmosphere was lively (a little loud, but fun). Our server was knowledgeable and attentive. The food was absolutely amazing. The filet was one of the best I have had. I will for sure go back if I am ever back in town!