Cask & Larder — Restaurant in Orlando

Have had lunch at Cask & Larder twice while waiting on a flight at Orlando Internatinal Airport. Every time is another chance to try something new off the menu, and so far no disappointments.

The atmosphere has this bright botanical Southern vibe, with clean and slightly rustic Caribbean influences. It's worth noting that on this visit there was a sign that showed that Cask & Larder was voted as a Best of airport sit-down-restaurant by USA Today readers.

Ordering from the Fixin's prixe fixe is the way to go for two adults to share 3 appetizers/sides for $20. On this trip, my husband and I shared the White Cheddar Mac & Cheese, Beet Salad, and Brussel Sprouts . Perfect portions that didn't leave us feeling bloated or overstuffed; we were satiated and set for the next 4 hours until getting home, and the fixin's were delicious!

I have to call out the beet salad because it surprised me so that I am actually going to try making it at home. It has granola, instead of croutons, and they complimented the beets, dried apricots, goat cheese, and citrus vinaigrette beautifully.

The Chicken Tenders Meal on the Kids Menu was enjoyed by our first grader daughter, who has refused trying Cask & Larder, on previous vacations. But on this vacation she did and was happy.

The Bum-Runner was a nice...

I visited this establishment earlier today before a flight around 1:00pm. Throughout our visit, our initial server was noticeably short and impatient with us. As we were finishing our drinks after being seated for over an hour a different staff member came over and very rudely commented on our "loudness."

We were the only Black guests in the space, and no other patrons were addressed in this way, despite similar noise levels around us. The tone and timing of the comment was unnecessary, targeted, and left us singled out. It came across as a clear microaggression.

This experience was disappointing and reflects a need for staff training on how to engage with guests respectfully and equitably. All patrons deserve to feel welcome, not policed or judged. I hope the establishment takes this feedback seriously and invests in better customer service practices...

I bought a sandwich from this place to eat on the plane, and it was quite possibly the worst sandwich I've ever had. Super dry bread, a smattering of something that was supposed to be honey mustard but it definitely wasn't, a few random strips of mushy lettuce, and 2 slices of the cheapest crappiest deli turkey in existence. It tasted like salt, sprinkled with sugar, placed between 2 large cotton balls.

$13.40 for this lovely experience (just for the sandwich, nothing else).

Do yourself a favor and find ANYTHING else to eat in the airport...