Otto's High Dive

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Otto's High Dive
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Otto's High Dive
Restaurant information
EstablishedDecember 6, 2022;23 months ago (2022-12-06)
Owner(s)Justin Levaughn, Giovanni and Elise Fernandez, Sean Pagan, and Chris Munro
Head chefHandsome Jake
Food typeCuban
Dress codeRelaxed
RatingBib Gourmand (Michelin Guide)
Street address2304 E Robinson St
City Orlando
State Florida
Postal/ZIP Code32803
CountryUnited States
Coordinates 28°32′46″N81°21′09″W / 28.5460°N 81.3526°W / 28.5460; -81.3526
ReservationsSome walk-in space available; reservations are recommended
Website ottoshd.com

Otto's High Dive is a Michelin Bib Gourmand-rated Cuban restaurant and rum bar located in the Milk District of Orlando, Florida. [1] The menu features a blend of Floridian and Cuban cuisine with tropical influences.

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History

The restaurant was founded in 2022 by Giovanni Fernandez, Justin Levaughn, Sean Pagan & Christipher Munro. The bar is heavily influenced by Fernandez's grandfather, who owned a neighborhood bar in Manzanillo, Cuba during the height of Cuba's cocktail renaissance in the 1950s. [2] The bar is named after Otto Fernandez, Giovanni's grandfather. Otto was a well-respected Manzanillo figure known for his generosity and hospitality. [1]

In May 2023, the restaurant was awarded the Bib Gourmand designation, an acknowledgment given to restaurants that offer quality meals at a reasonable value. [3]

In February 2024, the restaurant launched a mobile catering bar cart called "La Glorieta". The name comes from statues in the center of each major Cuban city, symbolizing pride and where the community gathers food and drink on the weekends. Otto's bar cart can serve cocktails, food, pig roasts, and oyster shucking. [4]

Otto's has retained their Bib Gourmand for the year 2024. [5]

Operations

The bar's menu features traditional Cuban dishes and local Florida seafood. The cocktails are made with ingredients and are inspired by the classic cocktails of Cuba. [6]

Otto's High Dive is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. It has been praised for its food, drinks, and atmosphere. The bar has also received several awards, including a Bib Gourmand from the Michelin Guide. [7]

The name "High Dive" refers to the bar's elevated location on the second floor of a building in Orlando's Milk District and a higher-end dive bar. [2] [8]

Otto's offers a selection of dishes, starting with appetizers like oysters, baked and raw. The menu includes cold and hot plates such as an Argentinian Red Shrimp Cocktail with a rich "Bloody Mary" sauce, chicken mojo, and Short Rib ropa vieja served with sides like rice and beans. In addition, guests can enjoy cinnamon bread pudding with a cream cheese whip for dessert. [2]

Drinks

Rum is the focal point of the drink menu at Otto's High Dive. [2] Patrons can choose from various rum-based beverages, including a Cuba Libre on tap with a house-made Kola and daiquiris available by the pitcher. The bar also partnered with the Filipino restaurant Kaya to serve homemade mezcal in cocktails and special tastings. [9] The bar also has a large selection of rum, including rare and hard-to-find bottles.

Atmosphere

The interior of Otto's High Dive features whitewashed brick walls and white tile floors that evoke the charm of Old Florida. [6]

Awards

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 Staff Writer (2023-05-16). "This Neighborhood Rum Bar Serves Delicious Food and Drink with a Community Vibe". Michelin Guide . Archived from the original on 2023-05-19. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Drew Thompson, Amy (2023-06-01). "Otto's High Dive splashes into the Milk District with crafty sips and Cuban spirit / Review". Orlando Sentinel . Archived from the original on 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
  3. ↑ Haase, Reanna (2023-05-20). "Michelin Guide adds newly opened local restaurants". The Community Paper. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  4. ↑ @Otto’s High Dive (2024-02-23). "La Glorieta" – via Instagram.
  5. 1 2 "Justin Levaughn is the MICHELIN Guide Florida 2024 Exceptional Cocktails Award Winner". MICHELIN Guide. 2024-04-17. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  6. 1 2 Warren, Yasmene (2023-02-07). "OTTO'S HIGH DIVE". The Orlando Real. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
  7. ↑ Bryce Young, Jessica (2023-05-04). "Four more Orlando restaurants get Michelin nods". Orlando Weekly . Retrieved 2023-06-09.
  8. ↑ O'Connor, Brendan (2023-06-06). "Food & Drink: Michelin Guide Comes To Town". Orlando Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
  9. ↑ O'Conner, Brendan (2023-06-08). "Kaya and Otto's High Dive have had a Mezcal baby". Bungalower. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
  10. ↑ Staff, Writer (2024-01-05). "10 best new restaurants in the US that you need to try in 2024". USA Today . Retrieved 2024-01-10.
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