Must-see restaurants in Orlando

La Luce is a gem – whether it's a quiet corner table with a special someone or a friendly chat with folks at the bar – and feels like that place you've…

Chef and owner Kevin Fonzo, one of Orlando's most celebrated and established field-to-fork foodie stars, earns local and national accolades year after…

Clean-lined with an artisan twist to classic pies (as in sweet tarts with a biscuit base), offering mini and specialty options. Flavors include a sublime…

With walls painted in vivid blue, gold, and other colors that might come from a Klimt painting close-up, this restaurant, one of the hottest tickets in…

A trendy and very popular gastropub that serves handcrafted cocktails with flair (yes, plenty of mules) and good ol' locally sourced, delicious food that…

Unabashedly crunchy and definitively organic, this pillar of the sprouts and tempeh and green-tea dining scene serves up creative and excellent plant…

Look for the raised vegetable beds and picnic tables outside this hip, earthy little organic collection of locally sourced places to eat and markets.

One of Orlando's newest and trendiest places, it's buzzy, noisy and draws a chatty crowd after crusty pizza (straight from the large, copper oven) or…

'Don't use the word hipster to describe this place,' says Tess, the server. She prefers 'weirdo eclectic.' Whatever you call it, you get the picture. This…

Housed in what was once a general store, with a tin roof, courtyard dining, an old school locker filled with bottled beer, and an eclectic mix of quirky,…

Chow down on the likes of a breakfast bowl of eggs and grits, or opt for steel-cut oats with agave and an organic smoothie at this under-the-radar…

Started by keen cyclists for their fellow enthusiasts, the word soon spread. This casual little spot serves up good sandwiches and salads that are much…

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…

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,…

Great spot for Greek classics, including slow-roasted lamb ($14), plenty of vegetarian options and fresh hummus made tableside. Can get loud and crazy…

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…

Island-vibe outdoor dining under the giant cypress of the ultracool Enzian Theater. The delightfully eclectic menu ranges from pear prosciutto pizza and…

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 go-to spot for great breakfasts, including stuffed French toast, eggs Benedict and banana-nut pancakes. Other Orlando locations include one in…

This little neon, happenin' hangout, with courtyard dining and regular drink specials, is all about massive burgers with attitude. Go with a Brotherly…