"Juan Suarez's AAA Four Diamond steakhouse at the Waldorf Astoria — tableside Chateaubriand and a theatrical lemon dessert. Book it for a proposal."
About Bull & Bear
The carving happens at the table here — Chateaubriand for two, sliced and sauced beside you under the chandeliers of the Waldorf Astoria Orlando. Chef Juan Suarez runs a steakhouse that plays it both straight and theatrical: a 32-day dry-aged Tomahawk ribeye at $145, the much-photographed fried chicken, and a lemon dessert finished tableside with liquid nitrogen. Mains run from about $50, and a full dinner sits between $120 and $200 a head. The room has held AAA Four Diamond status, and has cooked since the resort opened in 2009.
The Kitchen
Chef Juan Suarez brings more than two decades and a Spanish background to the Bull & Bear stove, and his menu treats the steakhouse template as a stage rather than a rulebook. The signature is the Chateaubriand for two, carved and sauced tableside; the 32-day dry-aged Tomahawk ribeye at $145 is the cut for a table that wants drama; and the “Pasta Explosion” and the fried chicken are the dishes regulars cite when they explain the place to friends. The cooking is precise, the plating considered, and the tableside theatre — gold leaf, smoke, liquid nitrogen — is genuinely part of the show.
Dessert is its own set piece: a lemon construction finished at the table with liquid nitrogen, the photograph that follows most diners home. Beyond the steaks there is seafood, a strong wine program with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, and the AAA Four Diamond service that the room is built on. Mains open near $50, the marquee cuts climb to $145, and a full dinner lands between $120 and $200 a head before wine. Bull & Bear is the signature restaurant of the Waldorf Astoria Orlando at 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, and has run since the hotel opened in 2009.
The Room
Bull & Bear is a dark, plush steakhouse in the grand mould: low warm lighting, deep banquettes, chandeliers, and tables spaced for privacy rather than packed for turnover. The sound stays conversational even at full service, helped by the carpet and the spacing, which is what makes it work for a question that needs to be heard. Dress is smart — jackets common, no shorts — and the room seats around a hundred. Ask for a corner banquette when the table matters.
Best for a Proposal
Book Bull & Bear for a proposal because the room is built for the moment: low light and well-spaced banquettes give you privacy, the tableside carving and the liquid-nitrogen dessert create a natural pause to drop to one knee, and the AAA Four Diamond service can be briefed quietly in advance. Reserve a corner banquette, order the Chateaubriand for two, and tell the team beforehand so the dessert lands on cue. For more rooms that suit the night, see our best restaurants for a proposal, or the wider Orlando dining guide.
Not for
Not for a quick or casual dinner, nor for vegetarians: this is a tableside-carving steakhouse built around marquee cuts and a long, theatrical meal.
Frequently Asked
Is Bull & Bear Orlando worth it?
Yes, for a special-occasion steak dinner. Chef Juan Suarez's tableside Chateaubriand, the dry-aged Tomahawk and the liquid-nitrogen lemon dessert make it Orlando's most theatrical steakhouse, backed by AAA Four Diamond service. It is priced as a destination, not a weeknight, so save it for the night that warrants it. See more in our best steakhouses worldwide.
How hard is it to book Bull & Bear Orlando?
Book a week or two ahead for prime weekend slots. Bull & Bear takes reservations through OpenTable and the Waldorf Astoria on +1 407-597-5413, and the dinner-only room fills on weekends and around convention dates at the resort. Midweek is easier. For a proposal or a special table, call ahead so the team can set a corner banquette and brief the tableside service.
What is the dress code at Bull & Bear Orlando?
Smart, jackets common. This is the signature fine-dining room of a Waldorf Astoria, so collared shirts, dresses and jackets fit; shorts, flip-flops and athletic wear do not. There is no hard jacket rule, but the room rewards dressing for the occasion. Resort-elegant at dinner is the right read for a steakhouse at this level.
What is the average meal price at Bull & Bear Orlando?
Plan on roughly $120 to $200 a head before wine. Mains open near $50, the 32-day dry-aged Tomahawk runs $145, and the Chateaubriand for two and the tableside finishes add to the bill. A full steak dinner with sides, dessert and a glass lands a couple comfortably in that band. The wine list, with a Wine Spectator award, can push it considerably higher.
What should I order at Bull & Bear Orlando?
Order the Chateaubriand for two, carved tableside, as the centrepiece, and add the famous fried chicken or the “Pasta Explosion” if the table is curious. The 32-day dry-aged Tomahawk is the cut for a celebration. Finish with the liquid-nitrogen lemon dessert, the room's signature piece of theatre and the photograph everyone takes.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Bull & Bear
Book through OpenTable or the Waldorf Astoria. Call ahead to arrange a corner banquette or a proposal.
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Practical Information
Address14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando, FL 32821 (Waldorf Astoria)
NeighbourhoodBonnet Creek
CuisineSteakhouse
PriceMains $50–145; ~$120–200 pp
Dress CodeSmart, jackets common
SeatingAround 100, banquettes and tables
ReservationOpenTable or hotel
Phone+1 407-597-5413
DietarySeafood and vegetarian options; dietary requests handled
