Best Restaurants In Orlando To Eat Great Food

Over the next few minutes we will all be going on a deep dive into the best restaurants in Orlando together. Our only real goal is to make it easy to figure out where to eat some great food near you as quickly as we can.

Organizing this into the best Orlando restaurants of all flavors and varieties seems like the best way to proceed. For that reason there will be many different sections that discuss a wide variety of great places to eat all kinds of foods like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, more types of Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and other healthy food choices.

After those have all been covered it will be time to pivot to breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. And we will try to wrap this all up with drinks like cafes, smoothies, juices, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars.

Be sure to check out our Orlando restaurant map at the end to help you get a better lay of the land. We tried to link to their home pages or social media when possible so that you can order delivery or take out online if you are ready to eat now.

We have written many other local food guides for cities in the Southeast on our site which you can look through there.

Best Italian Restaurants in Orlando

The best Orlando Italian restaurants would be:

IL Pescatore at 651 Primrose Dr
Adriatico Trattoria at 2417 Edgewater Dr
Fresco Cucina at 7721 Turkey Lake Rd
Vincenzo at 8255 International Dr #112
Mia’s Italian Kitchen at 8717 International Dr
The All Italian at 1261 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee
The Italian Joint at 215 Broadway, Kissimmee
Mama Romano’s at 1166 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee

We also have a pizza list coming up soon if that is the info you are after.

Best Steak Houses

These great local steak houses won’t disappoint:

Charley’s Steak House at 8255 International Dr #100
Kres Chophouse at 17 W Church St
The Palm at 5800 Universal Blvd
Saltgrass Steak House at 8440 International Dr
LongHorn Steakhouse at 8181 International Dr
2 Brother’s Steakhouse at 16 E Dakin Ave, Kissimmee
Mizu Japanese Steak House at 1632 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee

Mexican Restaurants Near You

Any of these Mexican restaurants should have all the burritos, tacos, and nachos that you desire:

Bugambilias at 747 W Lancaster Rd
La Campana at 820 Lee Rd
Agave Azul Kirkman at 4750 S Kirkman Rd
Poblanos Authentic at 4747 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee
Abuelo’s Mexican at 2431 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee
Los Cabos Mexican at 2252 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee
Sazón Latino Mexican at 2648 N Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee

Best Chinese & Asian Food

Some of our favorite eateries with Chinese and other Asian food would be:

Hawkers Asian Street Food at 1103 N Mills Ave
Mamak Asian at 1231 E Colonial Dr
Coco Thai at 6304 International Dr #D
King Bao Mills at 710 N Mills Ave
Chino Rico at 1315 John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee
Oriental Square at 1620 Pleasant Hill Rd, Kissimmee
China wok at 1320 John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee

Best Spots For Sushi

There are some great spots for sushi in your area like:

Shin Japanese at 803 N Orange Ave
Kadence at 1809 Winter Park Rd
Kabooki Sushi at 3122 E Colonial Dr
Hibachi Express at 1946 John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee
Asahi Hibachi & Sushi at 3331 S Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee

Indian Restaurants In Your Area

You will find some delicious curries at the best Indian restaurants near you:

Aashirwad Indian Food at 7000 S Kirkman Rd
El Vic’s Kitchen at 2445 Edgewater Dr
Tabla at 5847 Grand National Dr
Bombay Street Kitchen at 6215 S Orange Blossom Trl
Bawarchi Biryanis at 6315 International Dr
Amber Indian Restaurant at 5489 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee
A’Taj Indian Restaurant at 2901 Parkway Blvd, Kissimmee

American Restaurants

Want to sample some great American food? If so then go to:

Hash House at 5350 International Dr
Shakers at 1308 Edgewater Dr
Artisan’s Table at 55 W Church St #128
Maxine’s On Shine at 337 Shine Ave
RusTeak Thornton at 101 S Eola Dr #103
Rodeo Diner at 2235 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee

Yummy BBQ

Whether you are after ribs, brisket, or pulled pork get great BBQ at one of these spots:

Pig Floyds Urban Barbakoa at 1326 N Mills Ave
Cecil’s Texas Style Bar-B-Q at 2800 S Orange Ave
Mission BBQ at 6324 S Semoran Blvd
Sonny’s BBQ at 7055 S Semoran Blvd
Pete’s Famous BBQ at 4334 Raleigh St
St. Vic’s Smoke Shack at 1858 N Orange Blossom Trail
Big John’s Rockin’ BBQ at 220 E Monument Ave St A, Kissimmee
Fat Boys’ Bar-B-Q at 1606 W Vine St, Kissimmee

French Restaurants

Some of the top places to try French food in this city are:

Le Coq Au Vin at 4800 S Orange Ave
Le Gourmet Break at 150 S Magnolia Ave
Café 906 at 4932 New Broad St
Le Cafe De Paris at 5170 Dr Phillips Blvd

Greek & Mediterranean Food

From gyros to moussaka and more Greek & Mediterranean meals visit:

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill at Skyhouse, 335 N Magnolia Ave
Olives at 165 S Orange Ave, The Plaza Bldg
The Greek Corner at 1600 N Orange Ave
Jerusalem Restaurant at 2920 Vineland Rd, Kissimmee
Loop Gyros at 1164 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee
King O Falafel at 5045 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee
Beirut Bistro at 5811 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee

Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants

Lobster, crab, fish and more are all available at the best seafood restaurants in your area:

Grills Lakeside Seafood Deck at 4301 N Orange Blossom Trail
Bubba Gump Shrimp at 6000 Universal Blvd #735
FishBones at 6707 Sand Lake Rd
Joe’s Crab Shack at 8400 International Dr
Bonefish Grill at 2699 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee
Mr. & Mrs. Crab at 5771 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee

Where To Eat Pizza

You aren’t lacking for options but we think the best pizza places in Orlando are:

Brick & Fire at 1621 S Orange Ave
Giordano’s at 6203 W Sand Lake Rd
Pizza Xtreme at 7250 S Kirkman Rd #103
Paisano’s Pizza at 1272 Holden Ave
Romano’s Macaroni at 5320 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee
Pienezza at 3236 John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee
Main Street Pizza at 16 Broadway, Kissimmee
Mikey’s Pizza at 401 W Vine St, Kissimmee

The Top Burgers & Fries

Who doesn’t like a good burger and french fries:

Johnny’s Fillin’ Station at 2631 S Ferncreek Ave
Hamburger Mary’s at 110 W Church St
Smashburger at 3162 E Colonial Dr
BurgerFi at 765 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee
Chili’s Grill & Bar at 3284 John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee
Culver’s at 3148 N Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee

Best Buffets Near You

Heading to one of the best buffets is a good way to get variety:

Ichiban Buffet at 5529 International Dr
Golden Corral Buffet at 8032 International Dr
Super Orient Buffet at 4525 S Semoran Blvd
Camila’s Brazilian at 5458 International Dr
Cafe Osceola at 9939 Universal Blvd

Vegan Restaurants

We think the best Orlando vegetarian and vegan restaurants are:

Leguminati at 2401 Curry Ford Rd
Loving Hut at 2101 E Colonial Dr
Market On South at 2603 E South St
V’s Diner at 5601 Edgewater Dr
Veggie Garden at 1216 E Colonial Dr #11
The Earthy Kitchen at 9318 E Colonial Dr A6
Fresh Kitchen at 851 N. Alafaya Trail Q01
Korgette at 609 Irvington Ave

More Healthy Food Options

For more healthy food try out:

Purple Ocean at 1110 N Mills Ave
Hungry Pants at 3421 S Orange Ave
Vitality Bowls at 8014 Conroy Windermere Rd #101
Freshii at 7600 Dr Phillips Blvd
Equilibre Healthy Food at 1807 N Orange Ave
Bolay at 12711 Narcoossee Rd #120

Breakfast & Brunch Spots

These breakfast and brunch spots are where to start your day:

White Wolf Café at 1829 N Orange Ave
Keke’s Breakfast at 7512 Dr Phillips Blvd
First Watch at 1448 N Alafaya Tr #150
Waffle House at 1512 John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee
Another Broken Egg at 6324 S Semoran Blvd #1001

Bakeries & Desserts

From breads to yummy desserts these Orlando bakeries will have you covered:

Valhalla Bakery at 2603 ES St
Amor Em at 5576 International Dr
Carlo’s Bakery at 8001 S Orange Blossom Tr
P is for Pie at 2806 Corrine Dr
Melao Bakery at1912 Fortune Rd, Kissimmee
FL Bakery at 3425 W Vine St, Kissimmee
Mercel’s at 1178 E Vine St, Kissimmee

Donuts

Save yourself time in the morning with a quick visit to one of these donut shops:

Pattie Lou’s Donuts at 139 E Pine St
Dochi at 3201 Corrine Dr
Shaka Donuts at 225 E Michigan St
Salty Donut at 3025 Corrine Dr
Voodoo Doughnuts at 6000 Universal Blvd

Ice Cream Shops

For the best ice cream near you try:

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice at 3150 S Orange Ave S
Tutti Frutti at 4104 Millenia Blvd #102
Menchie’s at 404 E Central Blvd
Kelly’s at 3114 Corrine D
Greenery Creamery at 420 E Church St #112
Florean Fortescue’s at 6000 Universal Blvd
Hop on Pop at 6000 Universal Blvd
Coquitos Ice Cream at 1327 E Vine St, Kissimmee
Twistee Treat at 2825 W Vine St, Kissimmee

Cafes

Get your caffeine kick at one of these local cafes:

Achilles Art Café at 2869 Wilshire Dr #103
Qreate Coffee at 1212 Woodward St #1
Boga Cafe & Bread at 3304 W Columbia Ave, Kissimmee
Kissimmee Café Barista at 530 W Emmett St, Kissimmee

Smoothies & Juices

Smoothie and juice bars are another healthy option:

Clean Juice at 7512 Dr Phillips Blvd
Raw Juice Bar at 898 E Washington St
Skyebird Juice Bar at3201 Corrine Dr
GoJuice at 1415 N Orange Ave
Planet Smoothie at 4104 Millenia Blvd #110
Tasty Lemon Acai Bowl & Juice Bar at 3831 W Vine St #52, Kissimmee
Tropifruits Icy & Juicy at 5401 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy Store, Kissimmee

Cocktail Bars

These cocktail bars should have a nice ambience:

The Courtesy at 114 N Orange Ave
Guesthouse at 1321 N Mills Ave
Bitters & Bottles at 861 N Orange Ave
The Woods at 49 N Orange Ave
Mathers at 3 Phoenix Bldg, 30 S Magnolia Ave
Vintage Vino at 14 E Dakin Ave, Kissimmee
3 Sisters at 226 Broadway, Kissimmee
Chateau Bar at 4636 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy I, Kissimmee

Breweries & Sports Bars

Watch the big game or sample some unique suds at one of these breweries or sports bars:

Orlando Brewing at 1301 Atlanta Ave
Dead Lizard at 4507 36th St Bldg C
Motorworks Brewing at 131 N Orange Ave St 106
Cheers Sports Bar at 6923 Municipal Dr
RockPit Brewing at 10 W Illiana St
Big River at 2101 Epcot Resorts Blvd
BJ’s at 2421 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee
La Terraza Sport Bar at 1150 E Donegan Ave, Kissimmee
WingHouse at 3405 W Vine St, Kissimmee

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Enjoy Eating at the Best Orlando Restaurants

We bet you are getting hungry after thinking about all of those delicious food options in your area. There was lots to learn about all kinds of great restaurants near you like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and additional options for healthy food.

The post even got into breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. Plus there were cafes, smoothies, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars. Don’t forget that most of the above venues will allow you to order take-out or delivery online through those links.

It would help us and our readers out a lot if you could correct anything we may have gotten wrong or if you could share your own local food tips in the comments. Either way, we hope you enjoy eating delicious food at the best restaurants in Orlando!