🏖️ Where to Eat · Orlando, FL Restaurants
Restaurants in Orlando, FL
69 real, currently-open restaurants across every category — Disney Springs, Universal CityWalk, signature theme-park dining, and Winter Park — so you can plan around what you actually want to eat instead of scrolling a generic list.
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🎸 CityWalk
👑 Signature Dining
🍷 Fine Dining
🌳 Winter Park
🏙️ Downtown
🥞 Breakfast
🍖 BBQ
🦕 Theme Dining
🌍 I-Drive Dining
🍔 Casual
FAQ
Orlando’s dining scene is anchored by two entertainment districts: Disney Springs, where celebrity chefs like Art Smith, Rick Bayless, and Jose Andres run waterfront restaurants alongside quick-service favorites, and Universal CityWalk, home to Emeril Lagasse’s Bigfire and the cult-favorite Toothsome Chocolate Emporium. Inside the parks themselves, signature and character-dining restaurants like California Grill and Victoria & Albert’s rank among the region’s best, while Winter Park’s Park Avenue and downtown Orlando carry their own distinct, more local restaurant scenes worth a detour from the parks. We checked each restaurant directly against its own official site and current open status rather than a generic aggregator list.
20 Restaurants
The Boathouse
Waterfront American seafood-and-steak restaurant famous for its vintage “Amphicar” boat tours on the lagoon.
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’
Southern comfort food from James Beard-winning chef Art Smith, known for its fried chicken and shine cocktails.
Morimoto Asia
Pan-Asian restaurant from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, known for Peking duck and an open exhibition kitchen.
Paddlefish
Upscale seafood restaurant built inside a replica riverboat overlooking the Disney Springs waterway.
Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant
Authentic Irish pub with imported bar fixtures, live music, and traditional Irish dancing.
STK Steakhouse Orlando
Modern, DJ-driven upscale steakhouse and lounge.
The Edison
1920s industrial-themed restaurant/bar with craft cocktails and circus-style entertainment.
Wine Bar George
Master Sommelier George Miliotes’ wine bar with one of the largest all-American wine lists in Florida.
Frontera Cocina
Modern Mexican cuisine from celebrity chef Rick Bayless.
Jaleo by José Andrés
Spanish tapas restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef José Andrés.
Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante
Italian trattoria styled as a glamorous 1930s airline-terminal restaurant.
City Works Eatery & Pour House
Sports-bar-meets-gastropub with 90+ taps of craft beer.
The Polite Pig
Craft BBQ from The Ravenous Pig team, known for smoked meats and Southern sides.
Amorette’s Patisserie
Upscale patisserie famous for elaborately decorated custom cakes and mini desserts.
Gideon’s Bakehouse
Cult-favorite gothic-styled bakery known for its massive gourmet cookies and long lines.
Planet Hollywood Observatory
Movie-memorabilia theme restaurant, rebuilt as a giant “observatory” structure over the water.
Chicken Guy!
Casual chicken-tenders concept from celebrity chef Guy Fieri, bold sauces and hand-crafted sandwiches.
Terralina Crafted Italian
Waterfront Italian restaurant with handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and lakeside outdoor dining.
Cookes of Dublin
Quick-service eatery serving contemporary Irish cuisine, next to Raglan Road.
House of Blues Restaurant & Bar
Southern-inspired dining amid folk-art-covered walls, attached to a live-music venue.
11 Restaurants
Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen
Steampunk-Victorian chocolate-factory restaurant famous for outrageous milkshakes.
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
Inventive “burgushi” concept blending sushi rolls with gourmet burgers.
Bigfire
Live-fire cooking concept from Emeril Lagasse, wood-fired steaks and seafood.
Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food
Colorful, art-filled restaurant serving regional Mexican street food.
Vivo Italian Kitchen
Contemporary Italian restaurant with wood-fired pizza and handmade pasta.
Hard Rock Cafe Orlando
The original and world’s largest Hard Rock Cafe, shaped like a giant guitar.
NBC Sports Grill & Brew
Massive sports bar with wall-to-wall screens and American pub fare.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Forrest Gump-themed seafood chain known for shrimp “a hundred different ways.”
Margaritaville
Jimmy Buffett-inspired tropical restaurant with a signature volcano margarita machine.
Voodoo Doughnut
Quirky Portland-born doughnut shop famous for the bacon-maple bar.
Pat O’Brien’s Orlando
New Orleans-style dueling-piano bar famous for the Hurricane cocktail.
9 Restaurants
Be Our Guest Restaurant
French-inspired dining inside the Beast’s enchanted castle, Magic Kingdom.
Cinderella’s Royal Table
Character dining inside Cinderella Castle with princess visits.
‘Ohana
Family-style Polynesian-inspired feast at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
California Grill
Contemporary American fine dining atop the Contemporary Resort with Magic Kingdom fireworks views.
Victoria & Albert’s
AAA Five Diamond ultra-fine-dining tasting-menu restaurant at the Grand Floridian.
Space 220 Restaurant
Immersive restaurant simulating dining aboard a space station, in EPCOT.
Le Cellier Steakhouse
Canadian-inspired steakhouse in EPCOT’s Canada pavilion, known for cheddar cheese soup.
Skipper Canteen
Globally-inspired menu themed to the Jungle Cruise “skippers,” Adventureland.
Todd English’s bluezoo
Coastal seafood restaurant from celebrity chef Todd English at the Walt Disney World Swan Resort.
6 Restaurants
Le Coq au Vin
Classic French restaurant serving Orlando since 1976, known for its namesake dish and escargot.
Highball & Harvest
Farm-to-table Southern fine dining at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, sourced from the resort’s own farm.
k restaurant + wine bar
Intimate College Park restaurant known for scratch-made, Southern-inspired seasonal cooking.
Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster
Orlando institution known for dry-aged prime beef in a classic supper-club setting.
Charley’s Steak House
Orlando steakhouse operating since 1978, known for oak-fired steaks and a deep wine cellar.
Vito’s Chop House
Upscale Italian-steakhouse on International Drive known for prime cuts and an extensive wine list.
6 Restaurants
The Ravenous Pig
Award-winning gastropub credited with helping launch Central Florida’s farm-to-table movement.
Luma on Park
Sleek, seasonal New American restaurant on Park Avenue with an award-winning wine program.
Prato
Rustic Italian restaurant on Park Avenue known for wood-fired pizza and handmade pasta.
Winter Park Fish Company
Casual seafood market and restaurant known for fresh catch and po’boys.
Cocina 214
Upscale Mexican cantina on Park Avenue known for guacamole and an extensive tequila bar.
Boca
Wood-fired, Southern-inspired restaurant from acclaimed chef Greg Richie on Park Avenue.
5 Restaurants
The Rusty Spoon
Farm-to-table American restaurant from chef Kathleen Blake spotlighting Florida-sourced ingredients.
Kres Chophouse
Upscale chophouse and seafood restaurant in a historic downtown building.
Reyes Mezcaleria
Modern Mexican restaurant known for its extensive mezcal selection.
Dandelion Communitea Cafe
Vegetarian/vegan-friendly community cafe known for globally-inspired healthy fare.
3 Restaurants
The Osprey Tavern
Chic New American restaurant in Baldwin Park known for its popular weekend brunch.
Maxine’s on Shine
Quirky, art-filled SoDo neighborhood cafe known for weekend brunch and craft cocktails.
Se7en Bites
Beloved Milk District bakery/comfort-food spot known for biscuits and Southern soul food.
2 Restaurants
4 Rivers Smokehouse
Central Florida BBQ brand founded by John Rivers, known for Texas-style brisket.
Bubbalou’s Bodacious Bar-B-Que
Longtime local Orlando BBQ chain known for its tangy signature sauces.
3 Restaurants
Rainforest Cafe
Jungle-themed restaurant with animatronic animals and periodic thunderstorm effects.
T-REX
Prehistoric-themed restaurant with life-size animatronic dinosaurs at Disney Springs.
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue
Long-running Wild West-style comedy dinner show at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.
3 Restaurants
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Vibrant Cuban restaurant with live music and classic mojitos at ICON Park.
Tapa Toro
Spanish tapas and paella restaurant with flamenco dancers at ICON Park.
Sugar Factory American Brasserie
Celebrity-favorite restaurant famous for its towering novelty milkshakes, ICON Park.
1 Restaurants
Ford’s Garage
Automotive-themed casual restaurant known for big burgers and vintage car decor.
Dining Tips for This Area
- Book signature and character dining well in advance. Restaurants like Cinderella’s Royal Table and Victoria & Albert’s release reservations 60 days out and fill up within minutes.
- Disney Springs and CityWalk are both free to enter. You don’t need a park ticket to eat, shop, or catch a show at either district.
- Winter Park makes a great change of pace. Park Avenue’s restaurant scene is quieter and more local than anything near the parks, about 20-30 minutes from Disney or Universal.
- Orlando’s theme-park dining scene turns over often. Every restaurant above was checked for current open status, but call ahead or check the app before a special trip.
Do I need a park ticket to eat at Disney Springs or Universal CityWalk?
No — both districts are free to enter and park outside the gates, so you can dine there without a theme-park ticket.
How far ahead should I book character dining?
Disney opens dining reservations 60 days before your visit, and popular character meals like Cinderella’s Royal Table can book up within minutes — book as early as your dates allow.
Is Winter Park worth a trip for dinner?
Yes, if you want a break from the theme-park crowds — Park Avenue has a genuinely strong, more local restaurant scene about 20-30 minutes from Disney or Universal.
How does NME choose which restaurants to feature?
We verify each restaurant directly against its own official site and current open status rather than relying on aggregator lists, and we exclude anything we can’t confirm is still open. Read more on our methodology page.
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