Orlando restaurants guide

Here are our restaurant recommendations in our home city. All tried & tested by us! All restaurants are kid-friendly.

Disney Area

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Capa Grill  

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort  10100 Dream Tree Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32836

Great date night option but also kid friendly, they have a kids menu. You can watch the Epcot & Magic Kingdom Fireworks from their Terrace. Highly recommend Datiles, Huevos, Filet Steak with Maiz. Best cocktails, highly recommend Capa Vodka Tonic!

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Wine Bar George

Disney Springs 1610 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

winebargeorge.com

If you love wine this is the place to be. There are hundreds of wine options including hard to find ones. The food is surprising good for a wine bar. Reservation recommended, great for date night or dinner with friends.

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STK Steakhouse

Disney Springs 1580 East Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, FL 32830

stksteakhouse.com/venues/orlando

Orlando outpost of the famous steakhouse in New York and Miami. Reservations recommended but they take walk ins just expect a wait.

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Morimoto Asia

Disney Springs 1600 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Great option if you like Pan-Asian cuisine. Beautifully design dining room. Reservations recommended.

Universal/Seaworld Area

This side of town is dominated by chain restaurants on International Drive. However there are some hidden gems especially if you are staying at the Ritz Carlton/JW Marriott Grande Lake property.

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Whispering Creek Farm: The Kitchen

JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes 4040 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32837

This is one of my favorite places to bring the kids. They have a giant TV showing the latest sporting events while you enjoy a wonderful wine selections and farm to table fare. No reservation needed.

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Highball and Harvest

Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes 4012 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32837

If you are not local this is a great place to try Southern cuisine with a twist. Amazing cocktails. Reservation recommended.

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Hanamizuki

8255 International Dr #136, Orlando, FL 32819

hanamizuki.us

A truely authentic Japanese restaurant. They have wonderful Ramen, really fresh sashimi and sushi and tons of traditional Japanese dishes to try. Reservation recommended.

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Slate Orlando

Modern American menu. Great decor, open kitchen serving pizza cooked in Cooper wood oven. Cocktails, food & service are consistently good. There is a big open fireplace to enjoy.

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Bar Taco

Enjoy tasty tacos and knocking back
some of the most authentic and delicious hand-crafted margaritas. Fun & super kid friendly menu. Great decor and outdoor seating.

Downtown Orlando

If you happen to be going to a show at Dr. Philip Performance Center or an Orlando Magic game at Amway, these are all in close proximity and great options.

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Rusty Spoon

55 West 55 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32801

therustyspoon.com

A very welcoming restaurant that serves creative american cuisine. Reservation recommended.

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DoveCote Brasserie

Bank of America Center, 390 N Orange Ave #110, Orlando, FL 32801

dovecoteorlando.com

One of the few French Bistro offered in Orlando. I love the decor, food & service is always consistent. Reservation recommended but will take walk-ins too.

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Reyes Mezcalerias

821 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

reyesmex.com

Fun Mexican restaurant. Always has a lively crowd and good Margheritas. Reservation recommended.

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Kadence

1809 Winter Park Rd, Orlando, FL 32803

kadenceorlando.com

This is one of my favorite restaurant in Orlando. It is an Omakase menu which means you eat whatever they serve. The food is ridiculously fresh and delicious. You have to make a reservation on their website and pay in advance. There’s only 9 seats at the restaurant and they are booked well in advanced. Unless your kid can sit through an 8 course meal I will leave them at home.

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A’ La Cart Orlando

609 Irvington Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

alacartorlando.com

A La Cart is a food truck dining experience where there is always 4-5 food trucks parked around an open lawn space and a bar that serves draft beer and wine. There are games for kids and a small baby/toddler play area inside the bar as well.

Colonial Town

If it is Asian food you are after, then you should come to Colonial Town. This area is full of Asian restaurants, all casual and affordable.

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Mamak Asian Street Food

1231 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803

mamakeats.com

Delicious Singapore street food. Order a lot and share. My kids love the Bulgogi skewers and Roti Kanai.

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Shin Jung Korean Restaurant

1638 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803

No frill Korean barbeque but the food is great.

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Tako Cheena

932 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

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The cuisine is dim sum taco if there’s such a thing. Regardless it is yummy and fast.

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Black Rooster Taqueria

1323 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

blackroostertaqueria.com

Best Mexican food in town.

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Pig Floyds

1326 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

pigflloyds.com

I am not a big fan of barbeque but I like Pig Floyds. The flavors of the ribs are amazing.

Baldwin Park

Lovely neighborhood surrounded by Lake Baldwin.

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Ospreys

Great decor, good food, cocktails & super service with a great happy hour. Outdoor seating too & Kid Friendly

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Sieto Sushi

Great sushi & contemporary asian food. Outdoor seating & kid friendly

Winter Park

If you want to venture out, winter park is a super charming small town 30 minutes from Universal Studio. It’s main street Park Aveue is lined with shops and restaurants.

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Prato

124 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789

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Great wood over Pizza and pasta dishes. The meatball is to die for. Also a great spot to come for an after dinner drink. Reservation is a must on weekend.

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The Ravenous Pig

565 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789

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This Winter Park establishment just moved to a new location with an elegant dining room and a great bar area. It serves wonderful southern cuisine like shrimp & grits and pork tenderloin. Reservation recommended.

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Armando’s

463 W New England Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789

armandosorlando.com

Great family restaurant. Much more low key than Prato.

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Hillstone

215 S Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789

Even they have many locations across the country, Hillstone at Winter Park is super special location. There’s nothing better than enjoying a glass of Rose by the lake before your dinner. Reservation recommended. The food & service is amazing once your get pass the overwhelmed hostess!

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Sushipop

115 E. Lyman Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789

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This is not your everyday spicy tuna roll kind of sushi place. Creative rolls with wonderful flavors. If you are a fan of sushi it’s a must try. Reservation recommended.

We will continue to add to our list. Hope you find this useful. Please let us know if there are restaurants we should try?

Genny & Suzanna xo