Chill hub in a vintage grocery store with burgers & bar food, live music & a massive beer selection.
At a glance
#8 of 8 American restaurants in Winter GardenLocalGuideWorld score: 4.20
Rating breakdown
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5 ★58%
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4 ★24%
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3 ★6%
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2 ★2%
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1 ★10%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of The MoonCricket Grille?
- The MoonCricket Grille is rated 4.2 out of 5 based on 1,215 reviews.
- How does The MoonCricket Grille rank in Winter Garden?
- The MoonCricket Grille is #8 of 8 American restaurants in Winter Garden by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is The MoonCricket Grille located?
- 14 W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787, United States — 1.5 km from the center of Winter Garden.
- How can I contact The MoonCricket Grille?
- Phone: +1 407-905-5325 · Website: mooncricketgrille.com
Lauren, the waitress, is the rudest server I have ever had. Brought my dogs there as I do weekly in downtown Winter Garden. They are very well behaved. I sat outside under the canopy cover which has ceiling fans due to it being sunny and hot.
After food came I politely asked for a bowl of water for my dogs. Lauren said she was going to bring them water but I should not be sitting in the area that was covered, rather in the outside area on the street that has an umbrella but still in the sun with no fans.
A week earlier I sat out there as she asked me as several tables were occupied in the covered area. I totally understood that and had zero issues with her request.
Today I made it a point to get there right at 11:30 AM when they open so I could beat the lunch crowd. There wasn't one person out there and three tables with a total of ten chairs that were on the other side far from my dogs. Basically, I sat near a two top table but no other tables were affected.
I still was going to tip but she never brought water and her attitude got worse. When I got home all my dogs were dehydrated and lethargic even though I had air in car at lowest setting. Luckily they drank a lot of water here at home and seem ok.
Sad as I have eaten there frequently and the other wait staff have always been wonderful.
In conclusion, food is pretty good, service usually good but Lauren is awful
After food came I politely asked for a bowl of water for my dogs. Lauren said she was going to bring them water but I should not be sitting in the area that was covered, rather in the outside area on the street that has an umbrella but still in the sun with no fans.
A week earlier I sat out there as she asked me as several tables were occupied in the covered area. I totally understood that and had zero issues with her request.
Today I made it a point to get there right at 11:30 AM when they open so I could beat the lunch crowd. There wasn't one person out there and three tables with a total of ten chairs that were on the other side far from my dogs. Basically, I sat near a two top table but no other tables were affected.
I still was going to tip but she never brought water and her attitude got worse. When I got home all my dogs were dehydrated and lethargic even though I had air in car at lowest setting. Luckily they drank a lot of water here at home and seem ok.
Sad as I have eaten there frequently and the other wait staff have always been wonderful.
In conclusion, food is pretty good, service usually good but Lauren is awful
We had a very nice lunch here. It's right downtown in Winter Garden. It was seat yourself which was nice. Just walk in and sit down. Service was responsive. I had a chicken club and my wife had a salad. I thought their fries were excellent. They have a seasoned salt that reminds me of Red Robins fry seasoning. Everything came out quick and the prices were reasonable. Will definitely have to come back again.
We have been coming regularly for nearly 5 years and it is definitely the best food for the value in the downtown Winter Garden area. My husband loves the BLT and I can’t say no to the Bam Bam shrimp either in the Poboy or tacos. My son loves boneless chicken wings with the assortment of different flavors. Linda is a great server and is always pleasant and kind. They have managed to maintain reasonable prices even through Covid. Unfortunately, they have not been able to maintain regular staffing and hours after the pandemic, and due to unfortunate and untrue rumors. I have observed with my own eyes good quality service to people of all kinds races and gender identities. If you’re looking for a good meal at a good price with a beautiful view, I recommend checking them out for yourself.
Great big tasty, fresh, salads. Cool local spot with nice outdoor seating. But They do need to wipe down their salt n pepper shakers and the oil and vinegar.. so super sticky we had to go wash our hands after using the salt shaker etc.
Good for a Casual quick spot
Good for a Casual quick spot
I loved the history of this restaurant on Plant Street in Winter Garden. The bar is made of reclaimed wood from a bowling alley. There is a huge propeller from a blimp prototype that was hanging from the ceiling.
If your were meeting the boys to have some beers this is your place. The food was ok. The burgers, ordered medium well, were well done and slightly above average.
The servers were nice. The whole place could use a deep clean. Some light fixtures have not been cleaned in years.
If your were meeting the boys to have some beers this is your place. The food was ok. The burgers, ordered medium well, were well done and slightly above average.
The servers were nice. The whole place could use a deep clean. Some light fixtures have not been cleaned in years.
Food was good but Linda was great.
We will go back to have another lamb burger sometime.
We will go back to have another lamb burger sometime.
In searching for a place to have lunch in Winter Garden, which is a halfway point between those of us meeting up, I came across MoonCricket. I liked the name. There was outside seating, and the menu looked good. We got the Bam-Bam Shrimp and Pork Rind basket for starters. Both very good, but I definitely recommend the pork rinds. They are cooked fresh, hot, crispy, and flavored perfectly. Most of us got burgers of some sort. I got the Mediterranean Lamb Burger. It was so juicy! The goat cheese and Tzatziki Sauce set it off for an overall excellent flavor. Hubbie got the bacon cheese burger, which was also cooked great and very tasty. Our server was attentive, the inside seating/bar quaint, and quite a bit of outside seating for the space. Very happy with the experience.
I have to give this place a Good review. The food was good, we ate outside, service was good. It was only afterwards we left I found out about the name. I was shocked. Def mixed feelings about that. But the food and service was still good.
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