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View RestaurantThe Stubborn Mule
Nestled in the heart of Orlando, this popular American restaurant offers a delightful dining experience, consistently earning a 4.4-star rating from over 3,000 patrons. Diners frequently praise the amazing team and the delicious, thoughtfully prepared food, with particular highlights including expertly crafted smash burgers and flavorful Shrimp & Grits. The atmosphere strikes a comfortable balance, making it suitable for both intimate meals and group gatherings, and the availability of outdoor seating and cocktails further enhances its appeal. Visitors often seek out this spot for an authentic taste of local flavor, far from chain establishments.
American · Fusion•$$•4.4(3,088)•Orlando
Nestled in the heart of Orlando, this popular American restaurant offers a delightful dining experience, consistently earning a 4.4-star rating from over 3,000 patrons. Diners frequently praise the amazing team and the delicious, thoughtfully prepared food, with particular highlights including expertly crafted smash burgers and flavorful Shrimp & Grits. The atmosphere strikes a comfortable balance, making it suitable for both intimate meals and group gatherings, and the availability of outdoor seating and cocktails further enhances its appeal. Visitors often seek out this spot for an authentic taste of local flavor, far from chain establishments.
About The Stubborn Mule
Nestled in the heart of Orlando, this popular American restaurant offers a delightful dining experience, consistently earning a 4.4-star rating from over 3,000 patrons. Diners frequently praise the amazing team and the delicious, thoughtfully prepared food, with particular highlights including expertly crafted smash burgers and flavorful Shrimp & Grits. The atmosphere strikes a comfortable balance, making it suitable for both intimate meals and group gatherings, and the availability of outdoor seating and cocktails further enhances its appeal. Visitors often seek out this spot for an authentic taste of local flavor, far from chain establishments.
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Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
Formula-Based Analysis
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💰Price Range
Moderate
Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
🕐Meal Time
dinner
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
✨Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
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Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Groups Welcome, Reservations
Why Travelers Love The Stubborn
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
4.4 / 5.0(3,088 reviews)
The team and cooks are Amazing! The food was delicious. I had the smash burger with no bun and side salad with their own cilantro dressing! My wife had the Philly cheese steak with sweet potato tots! We are visiting from out of state and look up local restaurants no chains in ChatGpt and this was one on the list! Highly recommend! The food was amazing! I had the Shrimp & Grits, NY Strip Steak with Sweet Potato Tots and Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese. The shrimp and grits was something I never knew could be such a great combination. When I took the first bite I immediately was blown away by the soft and creamy texture and flavor. It was like the perfect comfort food! All I could say was “WOW!” The steak was ordered medium rare and it came out PERFECT! Perfect sear, perfect texture, juicy, flavorful, soft, melt in your mouth… and the steak was bigger and thicker than my hand! The Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese was thick and creamy as well, very flavorful and WORTH IT! The Sweet Potato Tots were a perfect crispy side. This place opened my eyes to a whole new set of flavors! The food portions were large enough that we had left overs. I caught the itus eating all that good food. I fell asleep during the car ride home and then about 2 hours later, woke up, ate the left overs, said “WOW!” again, and fell back asleep. I had the best sleep in years. I can’t wait to go back! We were in the area after visiting the Harry Leu garden. Service was great even to the host holding the door open as we left. The food was delicious. I had the Korean ribs as the first course. They were tender, sweet, savory and not that spicy. They were served with pickled onions which were a great addition to balance the fat. My main was the short rib with grits. The rib was tender. The grits were a great accompaniment to the meat. The mules were refreshing and delicious. What a great place to grab drinks and food.
Find the Restaurant
Where to Find Them
100 S Eola Dr Unit 103, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
+1 (407) 730-3400
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Opening Hours
Closed Now
Monday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Recent Reviews
Terra M.
October 3, 2025
The team and cooks are Amazing! The food was delicious. I had the smash burger with no bun and side salad with their own cilantro dressing! My wife had the Philly cheese steak with sweet potato tots! We are visiting from out of state and look up local restaurants no chains in ChatGpt and this was one on the list! Highly recommend!
Sierra T.
June 24, 2025
The food was amazing! I had the Shrimp & Grits, NY Strip Steak with Sweet Potato Tots and Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese. The shrimp and grits was something I never knew could be such a great combination. When I took the first bite I immediately was blown away by the soft and creamy texture and flavor. It was like the perfect comfort food! All I could say was “WOW!” The steak was ordered medium rare and it came out PERFECT! Perfect sear, perfect texture, juicy, flavorful, soft, melt in your mouth… and the steak was bigger and thicker than my hand! The Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese was thick and creamy as well, very flavorful and WORTH IT! The Sweet Potato Tots were a perfect crispy side. This place opened my eyes to a whole new set of flavors! The food portions were large enough that we had left overs. I caught the itus eating all that good food. I fell asleep during the car ride home and then about 2 hours later, woke up, ate the left overs, said “WOW!” again, and fell back asleep. I had the best sleep in years. I can’t wait to go back!
Chris D.
September 22, 2025
We were in the area after visiting the Harry Leu garden. Service was great even to the host holding the door open as we left. The food was delicious. I had the Korean ribs as the first course. They were tender, sweet, savory and not that spicy. They were served with pickled onions which were a great addition to balance the fat. My main was the short rib with grits. The rib was tender. The grits were a great accompaniment to the meat. The mules were refreshing and delicious. What a great place to grab drinks and food.
Lynn S.
October 17, 2025
First time coming here. Very cool atmosphere and the menu was amazing. I had a Mango Mamacita, which is a tasty cocktail. I also had the Honey Apple Flatbread with prosciutto.The flavors were incredible. Highly recommend coming here.
Brayan J.
August 18, 2025
The place has a nice atmosphere, easy parking, and good service. The only small inconvenience was with the egg—I ordered it as an addition to my burger, but when it arrived, it didn’t have it. They brought the egg separately after I had already eaten half of the burger, which didn’t make much sense since it should have been served inside the burger. Other than that, everything was great. The food was delicious, the place was clean, and I would definitely come back.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make The Stubborn special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless
Parking
Free Street Parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Wheelchair Accessible Parking
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