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Historical Foundation for Excellence

With the goal of playing homage and maintaining the highest of standards of excellence first originated by hotelier Cesar Ritz, Knife & Spoon was created to become a favorite among both the local community and visitors to Orlando, reaffirming the luxury resort as the pinnacle of destination dining.

Knife & Spoon is another step in Grande Lakes Orlando's journey providing its guests with one of the best collection of restaurants in the United States.

Meet Chef John Tesar

Chef Tesar is a four-time James Beard "Best of Southwest Chef" semifinalist, a two-time contestant on Bravo's "Top Chef", and the winner of the inaugural season of Food Network's "Extreme Chef". Chef Tesar specializes in modern American cuisine with authentic European techniques.

Our Name

The name Knife & Spoon is representative of the cutting-edge dry aged cuts of meat served in the restaurant and spoon is representative of a fishing lure for the seafood dishes.

Our Meat

Chef Tesar believes the secret to a steak's true flavor is in Dry Aging. Guests can choose 45, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 240-day dry-aged cuts nightly. The aging process provides an incredibly tender cut of steak, which is then cooked with a pan, the preferred method to locking in all the delicious flavors.

Knife& Spoon's Beef is sourced directly from the famous 44 Farms in Texas, providing for a better-quality product.

44 Farms is America's Premier provider of 100% Black Angus Prime & Choice Grown Beef.

Our Seafood

Knife & Spoon exquisitely provides elevated seafood offerings set apart from the traditional Floridian concepts. Fresh catches of the day sourced right out of local waterways and paired with seasonal local produce providing an immensely flavorful experience.

Chef Tesar prides his seafood offerings at Knife & Spoon as fresh, clean flavor combinations letting the true tastes of the ocean take the spotlight.

Our Cocktails

The cocktail program at Knife & Spoon is based on traditional recipes, ingredients and history and utilizes various modern techniques. Many cocktails have a connection to the story of Knife & Spoon and the connection to Cesar Ritz, the original Ritz hotel, and John Tesar's own past.

In addition, the cocktail program continues the focus of sustainability with the resort by utilizing kitchen by-products, and produce grown on the property.

History with an Edge

Designed by Schoos Design, the 235-seat Knife & Spoon restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes pays homage to the region's deep-rooted history and diverse landscape, while at the same time carving a new path forward for the traditional steakhouse

by introducing unexpected and sophisticated design elements to enhance the dining experience. The welcoming lounge invites you to sit back and enjoy the comforts as if in your own home, featuring a palette of warm rich grays mixed with bold, saturated jewel tones. The playful juxtaposition of traditional yet modern finishes include grey Venetian plaster wall finishes, grey oak flooring, and colorful patterned rugs. The centerpiece is a brass-clad bar with natural turquoise stone, illuminating the room with a warm glow. Upon entering the dining room, guests will immediately notice the white "cloud ceiling," seemingly floating over a sculpted, undulating moss garden, which brings a sense of the outdoors to the focal point in the room, while a beautifully curated exposed kitchen brings sets the scene for the food experience that awaits you.

The Restaurant

8,000 square feet, 235 seats total. 115 seat dining room, the remainder of the seats located in the bar a lounge area. The Special Chef's table offers an exclusive opportunity to dine with ultimate attention.

Special events can arrange for an outdoor event, dining room event or full buy-out.