Maitland’s new Teak Neighborhood Grill is the area’s hippest go to restaurant for an upscale sports bar atmosphere with a rustic flair. From the whiskey barrel décor to the covered patio, this off the beaten path local secret aims to please all age groups. With 27 TV’s, 2 separate bars, a spacious dining area and a luxurious outdoor patio, you’re sure to find a spot to enjoy in the upbeat ambiance while you dine.
Teak Executive chef Paul Ramono has spent years perfecting an extensive menu including top-notch appetizers, 19 signature handcrafted burgers, light flavorful flatbreads, hearty fresh salads, 8 innovative sandwiches, 37 beers, wine and signature cocktails to choose from. Teak’s vision is a sports bar atmosphere with above average food. The main dining room dons a tremendous seating area including a vast bar area where locals and college students alike can be found playing trivia, cheering on the game or simply enjoying live laid-back music.
The more intimate “front” bar is typically used for popping in to enjoy a lite bite and drink. The spacious pet-friendly outside porch is a relaxing shaded retreat where frequenters can be found gathered around the firepit with appetizers and wine. Begin with classic pub food appetizers with a chef’s flair such as the Blue Crab and Spinach dip house-made creamed spinach with lump crab meat served with tortilla chips. Garlic Herb Edamame, OMG chips (house made teak chips topped with blue cheese crumbles, maple bacon & drizzled with balsamic reduction) and the Philly Flatbread are amongst favorites.
Whether you indulge in a Bolder Betty burger (provolone cheese, smoked bacon mayo, tomato, avocado slaw & crispy tortilla strips drizzled with guava bbq served on brioche bun) or you’re more of an adventurous eater going the Cronie Burger route (a “French doughnut” tossed with cinnamon-sugar served with a half-pound burger patty topped with maple-pepper bacon, smoked Gouda cheese and an over medium egg) prepare for a perfectly seasoned award-winning LARGE burger. Local channel WESH 2 voted Teak burgers as the “heaviest and tallest burger” in Orlando. Many of the burgers are made with lower fat Angus beef resulting in a crisp less mess bun and burger.
The Sunday morning brunch with a full Bloody Mary bar and live acoustic guitar is another enjoyable local well-kept secret. With 7 retro dishes like Pure Awesomeness (grilled flat iron steak served with roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, bacon mayo, sautéed mushrooms & spring mix on a toasted pretzel bun) you will not be disappointed. Teak Neighborhood Grille offers a laid-back pub ambiance with an amped up menu. They offer complimentary valet, call ahead reservations for parties of 10 or more, Trivia Tuesdays and a shuffle pucky board enveloped in a rustic yet modern gastropub.