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Orlando recommendations by an Orlando local 🌞

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I've lived in the City Beautiful for years so here's your guide to all things Orlando, in AND out of the theme parks! Good eats, sweet treat and plenty of things to do in every district of the city.
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Bars/Breweries

 
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Local beers, pups welcome
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company
 
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Cocktail and mocktail lovers, you're welcome
Mathers Social Gathering
 
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Sip and sample + great deals!
The Wine Room on Park Avenue
 
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The food trucks here are fantastic and the location serves local brews as well! There's usually an event happening during the week too
Ă€ La Cart - SoDo

Food/treats

 
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Favorite tacos and best vibes! Their mocktail and cocktail menu is also fantastic
bartaco
 
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My favorite, locally-owned ice cream. Get a “twirl” if you love Blizzards!
Ginther's Swirls Ice Cream
 
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These cookies are even better than Crumbl and it's locally owned!
Gideon's Bakehouse
 
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Just like the name says 🤤
Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant
 
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Delicious and locally owned. Get there early to avoid a long line
SUSURU
 
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You get SO MUCH food here! Everything tastes delicious and reminds me of family Italian recipes
Mia's Italian Kitchen
 
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PHENOMENAL burgers!
Beef N' Buns
 
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The staff here is so kind and the food is fresh and delicious. I was so full after eating
Flame Kabob
 
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I dream of this place every day. It's my new favorite “fancy restaurant” in Orlando
Chima Steakhouse Orlando

Things to do (non-theme park)

 
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Fun for the fam and they sometimes have special events going on as well
The Acre
 
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There's SO much to do here and it's a great rainy day attraction
Main Event Entertainment
 
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Bowling, bar, entertainment - genuinely something for people of all ages to enjoy
Keg Social
 
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I'd recommend renting a kayak or a canoe and paddling down to go swim in these gorgeous central Florida springs
Wekiwa Springs State Park

Disney

Must-dos on Disney property

 
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Get the kitchen sink and thank me later!
Beaches & Cream Ice Cream Shop
 
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“Glamping” vibes and delicious food. It's outdoors so it's a great way to enjoy beautiful evening weather
Geyser Point Bar & Grill
 
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All you care to enjoy dining for the whole fam - beware if you ask for ketchup!
Whispering Canyon Cafe
 
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A hidden gem with great home cooked meal vibes in Hollywood Studios
50's Prime Time Café
 
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Don't miss out on their cookie bar while you're here
Summer House on the Lake

Universal

 
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Spooky season is extra long here so don't miss out!
Halloween Horror Nights
 
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The vibes and the drinks here are so fun
Red Coconut Club
 
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The desserts are top-notch but so is the fooood
The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen™