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Must-Try Restaurants in Florida in 2026
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My personal go-to list for Central FL dining, spots I've actually eaten at and would drag my friends to. Whether you're a local or just visiting, these are worth your time.
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If you've never experienced Korean BBQ try this place. Great experience with delicious food that you cook on the grill in front of you.
Hanwoo
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If you like seafood you will love this place! You get more than enough food on your plate and it's all so delicious. Try their broccoli salad.
Boston's Fish House - New Smyrna Beach
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Excellent vibe, excellent food. You will not be disappointed.
The Garlic
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If you love authentic Chinese food try this place out. Their menu offers dim sum, BBQ meats, noodles, rice and seafood. I love their dim sum.
Ming’s Bistro
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One of the best Italian restaurants in all of Central Florida. The wood-fired dishes and handmade pastas are exceptional, and the vibe on Winter Park's Park Avenue is hard to beat. Perfect for a date night or special occasion. Make a reservation beca...
Prato
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A James Beard Award-nominated gastropub that has been one of Orlando's crown jewels for over a decade. The menu rotates seasonally with locally sourced ingredients, the craft cocktails are inventive, and the brunch is legendary. This is the kind of p...
The Ravenous Pig - Restaurant Reviews
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A total vibe: waterfront seafood in New Smyrna Beach with the most relaxed, old-Florida feel. The food is fresh and the river views are unbeatable. Pro tip: rent a kayak while you're there and take it out on the intracoastal. So worth it.
JB's Fish Camp
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Not a restaurant, it's a farm bar. Feelgood Farms is a working vineyard just outside Sanford where you walk through the vineyard to get there, which sets the whole vibe. Open air, adults only, and completely unlike anything else in Central FL. Wear c...
Feelgood Farms
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Handcrafted steamed bao in downtown Sanford and absolutely worth the drive. The buns are fluffy, fresh, and loaded with flavor. If you haven't been to their spot on S Sanford Ave yet, put it on your list immediately.
Hot Asian Buns - Sanford, FL
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