These are the restaurants that I visit again and again, around the Orlando, FL area. Picks in and around the theme parks, choices in the downtown, and a couple in the suburbs, that are worth driving out to. The last one is my absolute favorite! If you get the chance to give it a try, you will not be sorry…
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Fantastic Burgers & Craft Beer Menu. A great place to gather with friends in a low key environment, in gorgeous downtown Winter Garden.
The Hangry Bison
The best Nashville Hot Chicken I've ever had. Will go here for that dish every chance that I get!
Hash House A Go Go - Twisted Farm Food
The only place I'll go for sushi these days. Try the Nagoya roll & the Donkey Kong roll.
Nagoya Sushi Official Website - Orlando
Favorite place for a quick coffee & pastries. Multiple locations around Orlando.
Colombian Restaurant in Orlando | Mecatos Cafe & Bakery
Fantastic Milkshakes here. Has great burgers, fries, comfort food, plus, salad and soups.
JoJo's Shake Bar - Orlando
Fun bar with country music shows, and simple, but delicious food, on I-drive.
Ole Red
Get the milkshake!
The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen™
Best barbeque around, cafeteria style, low key atmosphere, fantastic sides and generous portions of meat.
4 Rivers Smokehouse | The Art of Smoking
We often go here for the fish & chips, and a Smithwick's. It's a classic for a reason!
Cooke's of Dublin
A little hole in the wall by Publix, right near Sea World. I've been going here for 15 years. Never failed me.
Pearl's Chinese Restaurant
Neighborhood market & food hall in Audubon Park, with some of the area's top food pros. Things to sample here: Gideon's Bakehouse , Dochi, Wafu, Lineage Coffee Roasters, Boxer & Clover, & Domu.
East End Market
Fantastic sandwiches tucked away in a little alleyway, Mt. Dora, FL. A bit of a drive from Orlando, but worth it!
Butcher's Nook
Another short drive from Orlando, in a beautiful setting, in the “Gem of the Hills”, Clermont, FL. Try to "Strawberry Blonde Ambition, and grab artisan pizza, or a craft burger from the attached food hall.
Suncreek Brewery
Hands down my favorite spot for terrific coffee, and a really impressive, artful breakfast!
Café Barista - Kissimmee
This is hands down my favorite date night spot! It's got a fantastic drink list, great food, spectacular service, multiple seating options, either for a quiet meal, or mingling at the bar with a crowd. It even has a chocolate truffle counter, with amazing truffles.
Orlando - International Drive, FL | Cooper's Hawk
Perfec Napa experience. Amazing food, and extensive wine list. Not pretentious, but a relaxed upscale experience!
