Scotia Thompson

A good place for meeting up with friends? Or maybe that special someone and has a bit of everything that offers a vibrant atmosphere as well as the romantic one. I love the activities that are going on from people showcasing their talents to locals, having fun in a sense of activities maybe it is that include visitors. It's a very warm welcoming vibe that it gives off and it's one of my favorite places to visit while I'm in downtown Boston. In fact I can say that area in general is my favorite place to just be alone and think of with company. My favorite next to Wharfs Landing or Boston Inner Harbor.

Oak Ridge Plaza seems a bit sketchy because it is however it's generally safe. Whether you're a local or a visitor it's totally safe to visit and walk around. Not a lot of household names when it comes to stores other than thrift shops like the Family Dollar and La Familia Pawn & Jewelry. However if you're looking for a simple easy and good time and on a budget it's the place to visit. It's currently going under a gentrification phase, it seems like it's been going thru this slow process since 2017. However given that Oak Ridge is one of the original communities within Orlando City and Outside City Limits (Pine Castle) it's an authentic neighborhood of Orlando because of its relevancy over the decades. If you love Food Trucks, Mexican Restaurants and Hispanic 🧫 culture cuisine this is the place to visit.

There's also everything that your typical neighborhood would need to stay in motion. Barbershops 💈 in the plaza, nail salon, laundromat, staffing company, liquor store, bar and lounge (El Rey Bar and Copacabana) Chinese Fast Food Restaurant across the street. The local favorite restaurants known as ATL Deli and GYRO'S which are the go to restaurants in the plaza. Oakridge is what it is, personally I used to live on "The Ridge" and along it (Lancaster/Winegard) so in a way this is my stomping grounds and no matter how much I may say I dislike this area or I'm tired of it. I always seem to have to come back to visit or eat food that was cooked from the heart by the locals with the food trucks for restaurants. All in all this unity in this neighborhood. Yes, it may be a little dirty at times and a lot going on but that's why people love it so much because there's always a lot going on, especially on the weekends from 10:00 a.m. till 3:00 a.m. following day and on weekend nights.

This plaza is located in the Dr. Phillips neighborhood of Orlando, Florida, also known as Bay Hill to locals. There is restaurant space, shopping space and gym and fitness within the plaza. CF Fitness which was a Gold's Gym location prior to the name change. Fresco's Italian which is one of the locations in that plaza. The other being in Clermont, FL. There's also hey Ross, Dress For Less, also a Five Below, a Sprouts, not just "a" but 'the" PGA Tour Superstore and other outlet stores located within the plaza. Before I forget there is also a Wendy's located on the outer area of the plaza and a Drury Inn (hotel) that is literally 10 steps from door to door from the Wendy's.

There are other stores located in that relative area, beautiful neighborhoods (Toscana and Toscana On-The-Lake) as well as a 7 Eleven, Whole Foods, McDonald's, Bank of America, Chick-fil-A, and etc. It's actually way too many to blame and I'm feeling that I'm being unfair for mentioning the stores and etc that I've mentioned already and the stores I didn't. It has more than enough for things to do, play, work shop type of atmosphere.

The food was better than expected. Actually it has improved over the years at this location. The service was also better than expected, but even though in the past it seemed average. There was always a smile on the staff's face and they were friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is always been five star. The location is awesome! Being off of international drive and there is never been any regrets as far as pain is location of visit.