Greater Orlando
Housed in an ornate underwater grotto with giant windows and running water and overlooking a lake, this is a more upmarket experience and the best of the…
Must-see restaurants in Central Florida
Central Florida
This is a chain, but remarkably, it doesn't feel like one: it's popular and atmospheric with a great sense of history. First established in 1905 by Cuban…
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Greater Orlando
Island-inspired festivity, with three bars, patio dining and live music Jimmy Buffett–style after 10pm. Try the tantalizing and colorful margarita flight …
Walt Disney World
Housed in a British pub, this little spot smells of fish and serves up shepherd's (cottage) pie, scotch eggs and bangers and chips. Wash it down with Bass…
Greater Orlando
'Burgushi'…this is something you'd only find in the US. Surely. Yes, a fusion between a burger and sushi. In reality, it's more sushi with a burger…
Walt Disney World
Upscale, small-bite menu with lump-crab cocktail, mussels and beef sliders, and an excellent selection of cocktails. It's generally pretty easy to snag a…
Walt Disney World
Muted waterfront dining on the boat dock at the Grand Floridian makes a convenient, relaxing and lovely respite if you've been at Magic Kingdom for the…
Walt Disney World
Sharing the name of Kathmandu's exclusive digs in the real Nepal, decorated with a vaguely Nepalese-infused decor, and serving pan-fried noodles, pot…
Walt Disney World
Join Disney princesses (a selection of Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Aurora or Ariel) for a Norwegian-inspired feast in medieval surrounds – Disney-style…
Orlando
Local artwork, all for sale, crams the adobe-style walls of this bright, fun eatery. It's action packed with music and performers. Or you can relax on the…
Orlando
A flagship in Orlando's thriving Vietnamese district (known as Little Saigon), just northeast of downtown in an area informally referred to as Mills 50,…
Greater Orlando
Classic roadside retro dive, with a 1967 exterior, Formica-counter dining, and delicious doughnuts made daily. Flavors vary, but bacon is a tasty option,…
Walt Disney World
Sparkling belly dancers shimmy and shake past the massive pillars and around the tables of the Sultan's Palace, magnificently decorated with mosaic tiles,…
Greater Orlando
Line up for massive plates of smothered pork chops, fried chicken or chicken potpie, with sides of fried okra, creamed corn, maple-glazed carrots and…
Walt Disney World
The buffet at this character meal inside Magic Kingdom is surprisingly tasty. At lunch, there’s a wide selection of salads, glazed carrots, mashed…
Orlando
Great spot for Greek classics, including slow-roasted lamb ($14), plenty of vegetarian options and fresh hummus made tableside. Can get loud and crazy…
Orlando
Tiny retro Blue Bird Bake Shop, named after the favorite bird of the owner's grandma, offers daily baked cupcakes. Flavors range from classic chocolate to…
Walt Disney World
Floor-to-ceiling silver threads shimmer in columns at this flashy blue-infused hot spot, evoking a trendy, urban spin on the underwater theme. Excellent…
Greater Orlando
A must for upscale foodie delights, not to mention people-watching. The menu features rather complicated pairings such as 'red snapper with black and…
Greater Orlando
Unpretentious Winter Park go-to spot for creative American fare off the beaten track of Park Ave. There's live music Wednesday through Sunday, primarily…
Walt Disney World
Bright yellow and with lovely big windows, this bustling French brasserie features boeuf bourguignon, lobster bisque and other bistro classics. The likes…
Greater Orlando
Befitting Winter Park’s European vibe, start the day with coffee and a pastry at the tiny Paris-perfect Croissant Gourmet. There are classic éclairs,…
Walt Disney World
An extensive wine list and handsome northern California ambience set this low-key brasserie apart from other Disney restaurants; it falls between the…
Walt Disney World
Over-the-top multisensory overload, with massive autotronic dinosaurs, volcanoes erupting, light shows and meteor showers every 15 minutes. The menu…
Greater Orlando
Music paraphernalia and patio poolside dining. Come for flatbreads, steak and comfort food such as chicken potpie and roast chicken. Children can head to…
Walt Disney World
Echoing an American National Park lodge: handsome arts-and-crafts decor with an American West twist and Pacific Northwest fare, including roast venison…
Greater Orlando
Excellent burgers and a rock 'n' roll theme make this a fan favorite. Plus it's open for breakfast – handy for a prepark carbo-fill. Reservations not…
Walt Disney World
Authentic Mexican rather than Tex Mex, this lagoonside eatery is tops for location and features excellent specials from chicken to seared-meat specialties…
Orlando
Island-vibe outdoor dining under the giant cypress of the ultracool Enzian Theater. The delightfully eclectic menu ranges from pear prosciutto pizza and…
Greater Orlando
The original Palm opened in New York City in 1926 and, though there are now more than 30 locations, it remains a family-owned bedrock American steakhouse,…
Walt Disney World
Semi-upscale surroundings modeled after the LA original, with an odd selection of gourmet eats ranging from a vegetarian pho (noodle soup) to charred…
Greater Orlando
Based on the movie American Graffiti, this rockin' rollin' joint features classic cars and performing bands outside, '50s-diner style inside. This is a…
Greater Orlando
This small, informal sushi bar oozes calm inside the light-and-airy, glass-enclosed lobby of the Royal Pacific Resort, and is decked out with cushioned…
Orlando
This simple and friendly mom-and-pop spot in a suburban mall is a breath of fresh air among the ubiquitous chains, resort dining and high-octane Disney…
Orlando
Orlando go-to spot for great breakfasts, including stuffed French toast, eggs Benedict and banana-nut pancakes. Other Orlando locations include one in…
Graffiti Junktion American Burger Bar
Orlando
This little neon, happenin' hangout, with courtyard dining and regular drink specials, is all about massive burgers with attitude. Go with a Brotherly…
Walt Disney World
It's more tasteful than your standard clichéd Giussepe-style pizza joint. Here, you sit at massive communal tables and the air is steamy with the aroma of…
Greater Orlando
An Irish pub with live acoustic music plopped into the streets of New York. Serves Cornish beef pasties and Scotch eggs, as well as Harp, Bass and…
Walt Disney World
Homage to that superego Gaston, with giant cinnamon rolls and hummus. It's an odd mix of quick-service options, but the re-created tavern with the giant…
Orlando
A friendly, cool and quiet restaurant stuck out on its own in a mall (handy if you're staying near SeaWorld), with gilded Thai decor and some tables with…
