2010-11-30

Orlando’s growing restaurant scene is full of unique dining venues ranging from celebrity chef-anchored restaurants to inventive downtown eateries. Boasting an abundant mix of options for an intimate meal, entertaining a large group, and everything in between, Orlando doesn’t have a shortage of places to satisfy. From Southern favorites to American classics to exotic cuisines from around the globe, don’t miss out on all Orlando has to offer!

Price Guide

Prices are for an entrée, excluding tax, tip, and beverage. (Source: Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau)

$10 and under
$10 to $20
$20 to $30
$30 to $40
$40 and above

Aashirwad Indian Cuisine
5748 International Drive
407-370-9830
www.aashirwadrestaurant.com
Cuisine Type: Indian
Price Range: $$
Open for: Lunch and dinner served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Enjoy exquisite North Indian dishes plus a wide array of vegetarian dishes in a friendly casual environment.

Banshoo Sushi Bar
9840 International Drive
407-996-9840
www.rosencentre.com/Banshoo-Sushi-Bar.aspx
Cuisine Type: Japanese
Price Range: $$
Open for: Dinner served daily from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Boasts a creative selection of specialty sushi rolls, fresh sashimi, and inventive signature seafood dishes as well as distinct cocktails, wines, and sake.

Bergamo’s Italian Restaurant
5250 International Drive
407-352-3805
www.bergamos.com
Cuisine Type: Italian
Price Range: $$-$$$
Open for: Dinner served daily from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Enjoy Broadway showtunes, classical opera, authentic Neapolitan folk songs, and more in an elegant and exotic atmosphere, complete with delicious food and inspiring drink.

The Boheme
325 South Orange Avenue
407-313-9000
www.theboheme.com
Cuisine Type: Modern American
Price Range: $$$
Open for: Breakfast served Mon.-Sat. from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Sun. from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., brunch served Sun. from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., lunch served Mon.-Sat. from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., dinner served daily from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The Boheme, the signature restaurant of downtown Orlando’s luxury hotel, the Grand Bohemian, features eclectic cuisine offering classic dishes with a modern twist.

Cafe Tu Tu Tango
8625 International Drive
407-248-2222
www.cafetututango.com
Cuisine Type: Tapas/International
Price Range: $$
Open for: Lunch and dinner served daily Sun.-Thurs. from 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Fri. and Sat. from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 midnight
The portions are small, but the tastes are big at this eclectic tapas bar inspired by Mediterranean artists and the Bohemian lifestyle.

California Grill
Epcot Resorts Boulevard
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/california-grill
407-939-3463
Cuisine Type: California Fusion
Price Range: $$$$
Open for: Dinner served daily from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
This stunning restaurant offers views of the Magic Kingdom^® and the Seven Seas Lagoon below, while your eyes and mouth feast on an award-winning menu.

Capriccio Grill at The Peabody Orlando
9801 International Drive
407-352-4000
www.peabodyorlando.com
Cuisine Type: Italian Steakhouse
Price Range: $$$
Open for: Dinner served Sun.-Thurs. from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Fri. and Sat. from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
An Italian steakhouse specializing in steaks and chops. Fresh lobster and seafood plus aromatic pasta dishes round out the menu.

Ciao Italia Ristorante
6149 Westwood Boulevard
407-354-0770
www.ciaoitaliaonline.com
Cuisine Type: Italian
Price Range: $$$
Open for: Dinner served daily from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
The inviting decor is intimate and warm, reminiscent of the Mediterranean seacoast, and the food showcases a passion for fine Italian cuisine.

Citrus Restaurant
821 North Orange Avenue
407-373-0622
www.citrusorlando.com
Cuisine Type: Latin Fusion
Price Range: $$-$$$
Open for: Lunch served Mon.-Fri. from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., dinner served Mon.-Fri. from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sat. from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Features regionally inspired new American cuisine with a Latin flair.

Crave
4158 Conroy Road
407-345-8788
http://fl.craveamerica.com
Cuisine Type: American
Price Range: $$-$$$
Open for: Lunch and dinner served Mon.-Wed. from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Thurs. from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, Fri. and Sat. from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., Sun. from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Features an extensive menu with items ranging from a full sushi bar and certified Angus beef to wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and salads.

Emeril’s Orlando
6000 Universal Boulevard #702
407-224-2424
www.emerils.com/restaurant/6/Emerils-Orlando
Cuisine Type: “New” New Orleans Cuisine
Price Range: $$$
Open for: Lunch and dinner served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 pm., dinner served Sun.-Thurs. from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Fri. and Sat. from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
A New Orleans-style restaurant, located at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk®, specializing in a blend of Creole, Cajun, and American gourmet.

Flying Fish Café
2101 Epcot Resorts Boulevard
407-939-2359
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/flying-fish-cafe
Cuisine Type: American/Seafood
Price Range: $$$$-$$$$$
Open for: Dinner served daily from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Roller coaster memorabilia and an exhibition kitchen distinguish this Disney restaurant, which serves ocean-fresh seafood in a lively atmosphere.

Jiko – The Cooking Place
Epcot Resorts Boulevard
407-939-3463
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/jiko-the-cooking-place
Cuisine Type: International
Price Range: $$$$
Open for: Dinner served daily from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fuses the bold flavors of traditional African, Indian, and Mediterranean cuisine at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Ming Court
9188 International Drive
407-351-9988
www.ming-court.com
Cuisine Type: Chinese
Price Range: $$-$$$
Open for: Lunch and dinner served daily from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Situated on two acres and surrounded by beautiful garden settings, Ming Court features an extraordinary selection of award-winning dim sum, sushi, wok, and char-grilled cuisine.

Norman’s
4012 Central Florida Parkway
407-393-4333
www.normans.com
Cuisine Type: New World
Price Range: $$$
Open for: Dinner served Sun.- Thurs. from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Fri. and Sat. from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The highest Zagat-rated restaurant in Orlando, Norman’s offers Chef Norman Van Aken’s New World cuisine.

Pizzeria Valdiano
9101 International Drive, Suite 1036
407-903-5855
www.pizzeriavaldiano.com
Cuisine Type: Pizza/Italian
Price Range: $$
Open for: Lunch and dinner served daily Sun.-Thurs. from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Fri. and Sat. from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Offers a menu filled with authentic Italian favorites, including specialty pies, pizza by the slice, stromboli, subs, salads, pastries, espresso, and more.

Planet Hollywood Orlando
1506 E. Buena Vista Drive
407-827-7827
www.planethollywoodintl.com/locations_orlando.php
Cuisine Type: American
Price Range: $$
Open for: Lunch and dinner served daily from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Planet Hollywood offers an extensive Hollywood memorabilia collection, featuring props from blockbuster movies and classic TV shows, while the diverse menu offers all of your favorites including burgers, salads, and steak.

Rainforest Cafe
505 N. Rainforest Road
407-938-9100
www.rainforestcafe.com
Cuisine Type: American
Price Range: $$-$$$
Open for: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Part adventure, part restaurant, this eye-catching space serves up family favorites in a recreated tropical rainforest complete with waterfalls, lush vegetation, and indigenous creatures.

Roy’s Restaurant
7760 West Sand Lake Road
407-352-4844
www.roysrestaurant.com
Cuisine Type: Hawaiian Fusion
Price Range: $$$
Open for: Dinner served Sun.-Thurs. from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Fri. and Sat. from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
European techniques and Asian cuisine meet Hawaiian hospitality, creating a variety of Thai, Hawaiian, and Asian dishes.

San Angel Inn
Epcot Resorts Boulevard
407-939-3463
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/san-angel-inn
Cuisine Type: Mexican
Price Range: $$
Open for: Lunch and dinner served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
This restaurant, modeled after a hacienda that dates back to 1692, serves a multitude of authentic Mexican dishes.

Samba Room
7468 Sand Lake Road
407-226-0550
www.sambaroom.net
Cuisine Type: Latin
Price Range: $$-$$$
Open for: Dinner served Sun.-Thurs. from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Fri. from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Sat. from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Sun. from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The atmosphere is upbeat and sophisticated, and the menu marries award-winning Latin cuisine with exotic fruits and rare spices.

Seasons 52
7700 Sand Lake Road
407-354-5212
www.seasons52.com
Cuisine Type: Modern American
Price Range: $$-$$$
Open for: Lunch and dinner served Mon.-Fri. from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sat. from 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Sun. from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Seasons 52 invites guests to discover the sensational flavors of a seasonally inspired menu and award-winning wine list.

Taverna Opa
9101 International Drive
407-351-8660
www.tavernaopa.com/locations.php# orlando
Cuisine Type: Greek
Price Range: $$-$$$
Open for: Lunch and dinner served Sun.-Thurs. from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Fri. and Sat. from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Taverna Opa incorporates celebration and good times with an assortment of traditionally prepared Greek dishes served family style or a-la-carte.

Texas de Brazil
5259 International Drive
407-355-0355
www.texasdebrazil.com
Cuisine Type: Brazilian
Price Range: $$$
Open for: Dinner served Mon.-Thurs. from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Fri. from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sat. from 4:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sun. from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
An authentic Brazilian-American churrascaria (steakhouse) that combines the cuisine of Southern Brazil with the generous spirit of Texas.

Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe
1482 E. Buena Vista Drive
407-938-9653
www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/casual-dining/Wolfgang-Puck-In-Orlando
Cuisine Type: American Regional
Price Range: $$-$$$
Open for: The Cafe and Sushi Bar serve lunch and dinner daily from 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The dining room serves dinner from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
This colorful café has an eclectic mix of entrees, ranging from gourmet thin-crust pizzas, pasta dishes, fresh-made soups, handcrafted sandwiches, rich desserts, plus an extensive sushi menu.

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