Hannibal's On The Square

"Our Valentine's dinner experience at Hannibals/Chez Vincent was nothing short of disappointing. Despite my boyfriend's reservation, our evening started off on the wrong foot. Upon arriving, the hostess brushed me off not once, but twice, before acknowledging our presence. It was disheartening, to say the least. As we were finally seated, the service didn't improve. Our server treated us with a dismissive attitude, as if we were children. (We are a rather young couple, but we both have well-paying jobs and have enough money.) The prefixed menu, which was not advertised anywhere online, left us with no choice but to stay and endure the underwhelming meal to avoid a cancellation fee. The food itself was a letdown. Bland flavors, clearly frozen vegetables, and a hefty price tag of $80 per person for a meal we wouldn't have chosen otherwise. The filet mignon was overcooked for me and undercooked for my boyfriend. The seafood pastry was subpar, and the salad was simply sad to look at. To add insult to injury, the lack of attention from the staff was glaring. I sat with an empty water cup for an extended period, while nearby tables received prompt service and were provided with water to pour themselves. No one bothered to check on us, despite our server having only a few tables to attend to at the time. The only silver lining was the unexpected dessert, which wasn't listed on the menu. But even that couldn't salvage the overall dismal experience. Hannibals failed to meet even the most basic standards of hospitality and culinary excellence. Our $170 meal felt like an overpriced snack, and I cannot in good conscience recommend this establishment to anyone. What was meant to be a wonderful Valentine’s Day dinner together at a fancier restaurant than we’re used to turned out to be a major disappointment and quite frankly a disaster."

"9/27/23 Attended a Educational dinner last nite. Obviously it was over booked! Thank God, for our host who was awesome! He walked me through the financial presentation upstairs and escorted me downstairs to the cellar where our venue was being hosted. Other colleagues were told to go to the back door! It was raining and so much construction going on... Who does that? How disrespectful! The food was very flavorful and the svc. was great."

"Nice quaint place! If you want to experience some French cuisine this is the place for you! We sat on the Hannibal side which was a bar and lounge. Very relaxed atmosphere! Our bartender / waiter named Sean was fantastic! He explained a lot of the food's on the menu and gave us his recommendations. We enjoyed the food we chose and definitely want to come back and try other things. Definitely recommend if you're in the area!"

"Beautiful, cozy restaurant in the heart of Winter Park. Romantic environment, comfy chairs with pillows, french music, dim lights, superb food and outstanding customer service. Went with my fiancee for date night and took advantage of Magic dining. All I can say is that we will definitely be coming back as it has become one of our favorite local restaurants."

"Flavorful French cuisine at an affordable price!!! Absolutely delicious!! We loved everything we tried. Went for magical dining. The escargot was one of the best I have ever had!! Great ahi tuna. The filet mignon was like butter, and the peppercorn sauce was exquisite. Perfectly cooked veggies and mashed potatoes. The grouper was delicious as well. Creme brulee was the best dessert hands down, but we also enjoyed the freshness of the raspberry mousse!! We will definitely be back."