Brunch at La Coquina Grand Cypress Hyatt Regency in Orlando

We were in Orlando this weekend for our 6th anniversary...we hit the La Coquina brunch at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress and I am still in awe of the magnificent job that Executive Chef Alan Gould continues to orchestrate. One of my all time favorite dishes has been on the menu for years at Hemingways located at the back of the resort...it's some kind of green tomato with pasta. I highly recommend trying both restaurants.

The dining room at La Coquina opened at 10:30. I believe we finally left at noon and the champagne bottles started popping around 11am. The pianist began promptly at 10:30 and the dessert room was open early for viewing.


John always grabs a cocktail before smiling for a photo. Today he grabbed two :). Looks like his plate was filled with Atkins foods...tenderloin, stone crab, oysters, sausage, salad boats, and ravioli. Well, he almost didn't cheat :)


John ordered one of the 5 entrees offered during today's brunch. It was a delicious sea bass with asparagus. I believe other options included buffalo tenderloin, guinea fowl, eggs Benedict, and lamb.


Here's a peak at the kitchen, which is where the brunch tables are located. In case it's not obvious, let me state that the Sunday Brunch at La Coquina is among the top culinary experiences one can have in Florida. Just my opinion.

Here's the seafood table...shrimp cocktail, raw oysters, gazpacho with a shrimp garnish, and fresh Florida stone crab. Of course the cocktail sauce is fresh and there's a heap of extra horseradish on the side of the dish.

The table even changes color. Looks like those great Ikea LED lights.

I do not enjoy roe - fish eggs - caviar, but many people love the caviar table at brunch... It's served along side a fresh red onion creme fraiche.


I have more to say about the brunch, so keep reading here.