Florida Panhandle
A little orange shack in South Tallahassee serves up delicious smoked barbecue – ribs, chopped pork, and all the fixin's – to customers who either take…
Must-see restaurants in Florida
Confisco Grille & Backwater Bar
Greater Orlando
Under-the-radar and often overlooked, the recommended Confisco Grille has outdoor seating, freshly made hummus, wood-oven pizzas and a full bar. Plant…
Greater Orlando
Florida chain with tasty and reasonably priced classic breakfast fare, including stuffed french toast, eggs Benedict and banana nut pancakes, as well as…
Orlando
Florida chain with tasty and reasonably priced classic breakfast fare, including stuffed french toast, eggs Benedict and banana-nut pancakes, as well as…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Superlative southern Italian cuisine served in a romantic art-filled dining room. All breads and pastas are made on site and daily specials showcase…
Orlando
Excellent deli sandwiches to go, but it's a straight up American booth diner experience. If you feel a cold coming on, head here for quintessential…
Northeast Florida
Don't let its strip-mall location deceive you: the food here is finger-lickin' good. Famous for its big, all-day Southern breakfasts, it draws huge lines …
Greater Orlando
Contemporary and tasty with pleasant pavement seating. Don't miss the delectable 'Thai Doughnuts': dough balls fried with a sweet condensed-milk dressing…
Greater Orlando
Originally from Boston, Emack and Bolio's ice cream beats other national chains hands down. And of course, only at this bastion of rock 'n' roll will you…
Orlando
Quiet spot with airy Key West atmosphere. Try the particularly tasty crab cakes, with big chunks of lump crab and very little filler, and ask for a table…
Everglades National Park
There’s a working-class Mexican crowd here, testament to the sheer awesomeness of the tacos and burritos. Everyone is friendly, and the mariachi music…
Walt Disney World
Chef Art Smith is a local celebrity chef, so local fans love his Floridian farm-to-fork, old-style-meets-modern flavors. We're talkin' fried chicken,…
Orlando
Kids in particular love the novelty of a fondue dinner (cheese, beef, chicken, seafood and, of course, chocolate). Having said that, it's an elegant spot…
Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie
Walt Disney World
Most folks come for cakes, éclairs and cookies, but it also sells French-bread pizza, quiche and those baguette sandwiches that are ubiquitous in France,…
South Beach
This futuristic cafe, all done up in geometric swirls and shapes, has good (if overpriced) coffee. It's part of the 1111 Lincoln Rd complex.
Orlando
Old-style, neighborhood diner cafe, with Tiffany-styled chandeliers, a massive wooden bar and a mishmash of antiques. Come for the stick-to-your bones…
Stuart
Overlooking St Lucie River, this offers the 'flavor' of old Florida with exotic drinks and pub grub at a palm-tree-filled bar. It's a surefire blast when…
Palm Beach
Reservations are essential if you hope to sample the fab caviar, poached salmon, lamb chops or snapper here. The dining room is transcendent, and the…
Space Coast
Eddy Fisher's laid-back bar is a local favorite for its easygoing barside banter and top-quality burgers, jerked grouper wraps and mind-blowingly good…
Florida Panhandle
A wonderful midtown cafe with delectable pressed sandwiches, salads and insane desserts (the slutty brownie will have you forgiving its ridiculous name in…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Popular local hangout with an extensive cafe menu of quick, cheap eats that are surprisingly tasty and prepared with love. The staff are as friendly as…
St Augustine
On St Aug's oldest street, this brightly painted Cuban cafe serves all-day breakfasts and killer Cuban sandwiches – it's one of the better lunch deals…
Key West
This little pizza and gelato stand is a good-value stop for a quick slice or scoop, especially compared to the greasy cardboard pie served elsewhere in…
Greater Orlando
An interesting menu and huge helpings of good food make this place stand out along this strip. Try the lavas (hollow bread) or the lamb shank ($28).
Miami
Miami's best coffee purveyor (headquartered in Wynwood) has a branch in Coconut Grove, which serves boldly flavored pick-me-ups, plus heavenly bakery…
St Augustine
This diminutive stucco bakeshop serves empanadas, sausage rolls and other conquistador-era favorites. Don't hesitate; it sells out quick.
Orlando
Housed in a fabulous retro-styled building, this former car dealership now wheels and deals exceptionally tasty Cubano specialties.
Downtown Miami
Inside the Adrienne Arsht Center, Brava is a great spot for pre-performance dining, with creative French gastronomy on order.
Miami
In the handsomely designed courtyard restaurant of the Biltmore Hotel, you can dine on beautifully prepared Italian cooking.
Greater Orlando
Massive multilayer cakes and hearty breakfasts in white-washed, shabby-chic tearoom environs. A locals' fave for brunches.
Central Florida
Local hangout with tasty doughnuts, steel-cut oats, sandwiches and soup. Handy for a take-out sandwich for a picnic, too.
Space Coast
Conga stools, weekend salsa, jazz and acoustic guitar, and tasty family cooking in a tiny spot across from Crane Creek.
Whole Foods Market Philips Crossing
Orlando
Good, high-end grocery-store-cum-supermarket. Also has take-out organic fare, a salad bar, brick-oven pizza and more.
Universal Orlando Resort Character Breakfast
Greater Orlando
Universal favorites mingle over Sunday brunch at Island's Dining Room, at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort.
Orlando
Inside the giant Hyatt Regency, this is a retro-styled cafe serving basic but good diner food 24/7.
Gulf Coast
At this beloved seafood emporium, get dock-fresh fish and seafood, prepared picnic food and sushi.
Greater Orlando
Expect lines out the door at this regular (chain) contender for best barbecue in Orlando.
Ghiradelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
Walt Disney World
Decadent ice-cream concoctions involving entire chocolate bars blended into milkshakes.
Walt Disney World
Counter-service barbecue ribs and chicken, a favorite with in-the-know Disney fans.
Walt Disney World
Crispy fish with vinegar and Bass Ale at the walk-up window outside the pub in UK.
