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™
This is hands down the best pizza I've found in the Orlando area.
Pronto Eataly Pizza
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.
