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Cress Restaurant
Seafood Restaurant and New American Restaurant$$$$
DeLand
"Celebrate Florida Fish this week at Cress and Oct."(2 Tips)
"Chef Hari Pulapaka's dedication to sourcing local..."(2 Tips)
"business meeting with wonderful wine."(2 Tips)"Cool new item on the menu, Beef Cheeks from Pasture Prime Farms."(2 Tips)
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Every dish is incredible and the chef will work with any allergy or food preference. I have brought vegans and vegetarians here and that have said that Cress has the most flavorful offerings.- Cress RestaurantMay 13, 2013Chef Hari is in Louisville KY today for the James Beard Foundation's Boot Camp on Sustainability. He is one of only 15 chefs chosen for this committee. GREAT JOB.
- Chef Hari Pulapaka's dedication to sourcing local quality food has placed him among those chefs who are identified as a leaders in Central Florida of the movement known as New American Cuisine.
- DeLand Foot and Leg CenterJanuary 13, 2013This is a great restaurant. I love to bring staff here for a night out or business meeting with wonderful wine.
- The seafood was fabulous this weekend: Golden Tile & Pumpkin Swordfish. I love their amuse! Thoughtful and local.
- Crazy refined flavors and wonderful wines. Their focus is on local and seasonal ingredients. Great night out.
- Cool new item on the menu, Beef Cheeks from Pasture Prime Farms.
- Awesome food with crazy refined flavors. A great way to celebrate an event or have a date night.
Joe ZapertJanuary 23, 2016Although we had very high expectations for the food, based on the many reviews, it was just good but by no means supurb. It was marred by the odd, neurotic behavior of the staff, which was off-putting
Carmen Grados-GoldbergNovember 30, 2013Cress, each plate served is a party of flavors in my mouth. Yuuuummmmm.....
- Cress RestaurantAugust 4, 2013
- 2013 Zagat: No. 1 Restaurant in Orlando. "Crazy refined flavor".
- Cress RestaurantOctober 14, 2012Celebrate Florida Fish this week at Cress and Oct. 15 – Stone Crab season opens.
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ZAGAT 2013:#1 ORLANDO RESTAURANT. Dedicated to local produce& inspired by seasons,Chef Pulapaka cooks with heart, exotic flavors & refined presentation.
Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
(386) 734-3740
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