Heatwave ORL — Restaurant in Orlando

Was wanting a place to sip and nibble while watching the Love Island reunion and came across Heatwave on instagram! Super cool & chic new hidden gem that just opened up. I like it because it was both chill and upscale at the same time. Not as casual as a dive bar, but not as fancy as Mathers. Their drinks are PHENOMENAL and I can’t wait to go back to try more. We got the Lavender French 75 and the Matcha Martini. Perfectly balanced drinks, beautiful presentation, and not too sweet! For food we ordered the caprese flatbread and the cheese sticks (I forgot what they’re called) but those were super...

This place has STUNNING cocktails, and great tapas. I literally starting applauding the bar tender when my blueberry jam mezcal cocktail arrived. A great space woth different sort of zones , one of which has an outdoor vibe that is somehow still air conditioned?! Brills. We are 2 very regular hetero types, but this is a very welcoming space for the LGBTQ+ community and anybody else who wants a great cocktail and a sassy arepa situation. :) the staff was extremely cheery and chill and we felt right at home....

I’ve been to Heatwave a few different times and they never disappoint! I’ve tried the sliders, hummus, and lox bagel—all delicious. The beverages are well balanced and so tasty. The vibe is welcoming and inclusive. Orlando really needed a place like this and I’m glad someone finally delivered a chill space to hang out...