Top Choices – Where To Eat In Orlando
One of the essential ingredients that make up a dream holiday is where to eat in Orlando.
With around 7,700 eateries in the region, you will not be short of choices of memorable places to eat in Orlando, whatever type of food you enjoy.
Whether you are looking for family-friendly diners, fantastic theme park food, upscale cordon bleu, romantic restaurants for two, fresh vegetarian meals or top-value eateries, you are sure to find the ideal option in Orlando.
To help you further, leading Orlando vacation rental specialist, FeltrimResorts.com has come up with a list of five fantastic restaurant recommendations.
FeltimResorts.com’s list of top five places to eat in Orlando:
Top Theme Park Restaurant
The Leaky Cauldron, Universal Orlando, 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando.
Cast a spell over the whole family with a magic meal at The Leaky Cauldron. The mock Medieval-castle Harry Potter-themed restaurant serves tasty British grub. Harry stayed in The Leaky Cauldron one summer before heading off to Hogwarts for his third year, according to Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. UK expats will be familiar with the tasty and familiar bangers and mash, Toad in the Hole and Beef, Lamb and Guinness pie and ploughman’s, plus sticky toffee pudding and more for afters! Kids can indulge in tasty Butterbeer – a secret recipe mentioned in the Potter books said to resemble shortbread and butterscotch or Tongue Lying Lemon Squash without getting tipsy, while the grown-ups tackle the more potent Wizard’s Brew and Dragon Scale draft beer. The children’s menu features Fish and Chips, Macaroni Cheese, and Cottage Mini Pie. Typical entrée prices are around $15 and the children’s choices at $6.99 at time of writing. A separate breakfast menu is also available.
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Other stand-out theme park restaurants: Universal’s Mythos, Victoria & Albert’s Grand Florida Resort, Jiko – the Cooking Place
Best Romantic fine dining
NORMAN’S at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, Orlando.
You and your partner are bound to fall in love with the acclaimed restaurant, NORMAN’s in Orlando. NORMAN’S showcases the menu of the famous chef, Norman Van Aken, known internationally as “the founding father of New World Cuisine.” He is also credited with introducing the concept of fusion food. His beautifully prepared cuisine is a celebration of Latin, Caribbean, Asian, African and American flavors. The romantic rotunda-shaped dining room is noted for its modern elegance and views of the gardens, lake and the manicured Greg Norman Signature Golf Course. Service is classical, friendly, and informed. Dress code is business casual: Pants and closed toe shoes for gentleman and children (jackets not required.) Shorts and sandals are not allowed. Dress or long pants for ladies. Reservations are recommended. Prices vary. Entrees range from $29-$88 at time of writing. are around. Tasting menu is $120.
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Other stand-out romantic restaurants: The Melting Pot, The Boheme
Most Hip Restaurant
Reyes Mezcaleria, 821 N Orange Ave, Orlando.
This recently-opened lively restaurant offers tasty regional Mexican dishes and tequila and mezcal – the agave spirit of Oaxaca in a lively setting. The menu offers a choice of familiar and exciting new Mexican dishes from a range of tasty tacos to mojo-roasted chicken or red chili enchiladas. Every day from 3pm-7pm is Happy Hour for keenly-priced drinks and appetisers. A brunch menu for Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-3pm, lunch on Mondays-Fridays from 11am-3pm and dinner menu is also available. Expect to pay up to $12 for a starter, $14 for a taco and $36 for a main course. Sides are extra. Sweets are $6 at time of writing.
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Other stand-out hip restaurants: Kadence sushi bar, Eddie V’s prime seafood
Fun Family Restaurant
T-Rex, 1676 E. Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando.
This fun dino-themed restaurant at Disney Springs not only provides giant entertainment for all the family, thanks to its life-sized dinosaur models, but it boasts big portions and a great choice. For example, you can choose from Chicken T-Rexadillas, mammoth Megasaurus Burger and Prehistoric Pasta. The children’s meal features Lava Lasagne, Paleo Pizza and Sly’s Sliders, all finished off with a Sabre-tooth chocolate Sundae. You will enjoy the amazing animatronic dinosaurs, woolly mammoths and simulated meteor showers, as well as an Octopus Bar with moving tentacles and jellyfish and an interactive Paleo Zone.
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Other stand-out family restaurants: The Cheesecake Factory, AbracadabraIceCream
Best Value Restaurant
QKenan Restaurant, 8117 Vineland Ave, Orlando.
Wonderful Venezuelan food made by an enthusiastic team all at competitive prices. Try one of the speciality sandwiches made with plantain slices. Alternatively, sample an arepa made from ground maize dough or cooked flour prominent in Colombia and Venezuela cuisine. It is served with cheese, cuajada (fermented milk) or avocado, or split to make sandwiches. Both are around $9 each. Children’s meals are available, too.
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Sweet Tomatoes, several locations in Orlando.
Sweet Tomatoes offers many vegetarian, vegan and gluten-friendly options on its fixed-price salad buffet menu, which provides value, choice and freshness. Produce is sourced from family farmers. Soup, bakery items, hot pasta, kitchen favourites and fresh fruit and desserts are among the choices and Every Tuesday in summer, kids eat free. T&Cs apply. Sweet Tomatoes is also known as Souplantation.
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Another stand-out value restaurant: FiveGuys
Balmoral Resort Florida
If you are too tired after a mammoth day at the theme parks and don’t want to eat out in Orlando, try the Bar & Grill at Balmoral Resort Florida, which features luxury vacation properties in Central Florida.
The on-site casual poolside restaurant offers delicious daily specials, sandwiches and burgers and is open from 11am-9pm daily. The Balmoral Bar & Grill offers relaxing outdoor seating by the pool in the popular resort.
The $125million Balmoral Resort Florida at Haines City, features spacious pool houses with up to six bedrooms and terrific townhouses from two bedrooms. For those who want the convenience of cooking at home, the high-end homes are equipped with the latest appliances, kitchen utensils and technology.
Balmoral Resort Florida has an amazing array of resort facilities, including a water park with splash playground, pool and spa, a fitness center, lakes, parks, gardens and much more.
FeltrimResorts.com offers some tasty special offers, deals and discounts at Balmoral Resort Florida that save you money off your dream Orlando summer holiday.
