From American to Japanese to modern cuisine, Orlando features 38 award-winning restaurants that make it a emerging food destination. The city boasts Michelin stars and James Beard Awards across its restaurant scene. Orlando is one to watch for adventurous eaters.
The best restaurants in Orlando
38 expert-reviewed restaurants, with what makes each one stand out. Track 40+ global award systems in one place, updated continuously.
1.A Land Remembered
A Land Remembered is the signature Orlando steakhouse restaurant at Rosen Shingle Creek. With menu offerings as diverse as Florida’s history, guests enjoy dishes ranging from quality beef to the freshest seafood. A Land Remembered is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Steakhouse · 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
2.BACÁN
Influenced by the many flavors of the Americas, BACÁN is elevated yet approachable, innovative, and just a little bit unexpected. Artistically influenced by the boldly seductive flavors of the Americas, BACÁN is an adventurous escape of show-stopping experiences that will elevate your palate and alter your perception. BACÁN is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Latin American · 6100 Wave Hotel Dr, Orlando, FL 32827
3.Bull & Bear
Experience a culinary journey unlike any other at the award-winning Bull & Bear, renowned for its trendsetting fare, creative hand-crafted cocktails, tableside preparation, and personalized team service. Bull & Bear is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln # A, Orlando, FL 32821
4.Cala Bella Shingle Creek
Welcome to Cala Bella, located within the Rosen Shingle Creek. Cala Bella is an Orlando restaurant that embodies the true spirit of Tuscany with classic Italian and Mediterranean dishes accompanied by a diverse selection of fine wines. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the tastes of Tuscany. Cala Bella Shingle Creek is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
5.Capa
Located on the 17th-floor rooftop of the Four Seasons Hotel, Capa serves expertly wood-fired prime cuts and unique Spanish-influenced cuisine, with diverse offerings range from New Basque-inspired small plates to an array of fresh seafood. Capa is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Spanish, Steakhouse · 10100 Dream Tree Blvd, Orlando, FL 32836
6.Charley's Steak House - Orlando
Charley’s Steak House serves USDA prime and choice steaks aged on premises, hand-cut daily, and cooked over 1100-degree citrus and oak wood fire and seafood dishes. The restaurant also serves a vast wine list. Charley's Steak House - Orlando is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
8255 International Dr #100, Orlando, FL 32819
7.Chef Art Smith's Homecomin'
Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' is a Walt Disney World restaurant paying homage to Florida’s rich agricultural heritage by highlighting local ingredients and farm-to-table cuisine. By: Top Chef alum Art Smith Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 1602 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
8.Christini's Ristorante Italiano
Christini's Ristorante Italiano is a fine-dining Italian restaurant in Orlando, serving Italian cuisine in an upscale, romantic atmosphere. Christini's Ristorante Italiano is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 7600 Dr Phillips Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
9.Cork & Olive
Experience the tantalizing flavors of Italy at Cork & Olive, an award-winning fine dining restaurant nestled in the heart of Lake Mary, Florida. Indulge in traditional Italian cuisine, featuring fresh, handmade pasta, delectable steaks, and succulent seafood, complemented by an extensive wine list carefully curated to enhance your culinary journey. Cork & Olive is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 1061 S Sun Dr ste 1009, Lake Mary, FL 32746, USA
10.Coro
Coro is a chef-led restaurant with a creative, evolving menu. Enjoy small plates and a curated beer and wine menu in a relaxed atmosphere. Coro is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
3022 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803, USA
11.Deep Blu Seafood Grille
Enjoy fine, fresh seafood with a uniquely Southern twist at deep blu Seafood Grille. Located within the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek, deep blu offers dedicated service, relaxing surroundings, and thoughtful touches that are sure to impress. Deep Blu Seafood Grille is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Steak & Seafood · 14651 Chelonia Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821
12.Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse - Orlando
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House embodies the rich tradition of the classic American steakhouse, with impeccable chef-driven cuisine, an extensive award-winning wine list, and unparalleled hospitality. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse - Orlando is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
9150 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
13.Four Flamingos
Four Flamingos is an immersive dining and drinking experience reminiscent of a dreamy tropical oasis. This restaurant combines the memory of vintage eras with the bounty of Florida to create a treasure-packed menu of the fresh-caught surf and fire-grilled turf variety. By: Top Chef winner Richard Blais Four Flamingos is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Grill, Seafood · 1 Grand Cypress Blvd, Orlando, FL 32836
14.Il Mulino New York Trattoria
Il Mulino New York Trattoria serves seasonally-driven dishes from the Abruzzi region of Italy featuring wood-fired pizzas, fresh fish, chicken, pasta, and meats. The restaurant offers beers, cocktails, and a vast wine list. Il Mulino New York Trattoria is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 1200 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
15.Kabooki Sushi
Kabooki Sushi is a stylish modern eatery featuring contemporary Japanese dishes, Pan-Asian creations, and sushi. Kabooki Sushi is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Asian, Fusion, Japanese · 3122 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
16.Kadence
Kadence offers a multi-course chef’s tasting menu focused on the highest-quality bounties of the land and sea. Kadence is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Omakase · 1809 Winter Park Rd., Orlando, 32803, United States
17.Kaya
Step into Kaya and enjoy a five-wave chef's tasting menu featuring Filipino flavors, fresh Florida ingredients, and lots of love. Whether you grew up eating Filipino food or are excited to explore a new cuisine, Kaya's seafood and vegetable-forward tasting menu is a beautiful way to connect to the beloved islands of the Philippines. Kaya is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Filipino · 618 N Thornton Ave, Orlando, FL 32803, USA
18.Knife & Spoon
Knife & Spoon, led by Top Chef alum John Tesar, serves a variety of seafood dishes and premium cut steaks, dry-aged in-house. Knife & Spoon is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Steak & Seafood · 4012 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32837
19.Natsu
Natsu Omakase offers a multi-course Japanese Omakase experience in the heart of North Downtown Orlando. Natsu is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Omakase · 777 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
20.Old Hickory Steakhouse
Old Hickory Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse located in the Everglades atrium at Gaylord Palms Resort. Savor succlent steaks, rare cheeses, and crafted cocktails. Old Hickory Steakhouse is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Steakhouse · 6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746, USA
21.Papa Llama
At Papa Llama, take a seat in the immersive dining room, complete with open kitchen visuals of live-fire cooking and old-world techniques. Featuring local produce, Florida seafood, and Creekstone Farms steak, dishes are served in a family-style format, reminiscent of dining at a warm Peruvian table. Papa Llama is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Peruvian · 2840 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32806, USA
22.Primo
Combining sustainable food sourcing and the rich coastal flavors of Italy, France, and Spain, Primo redefines fine dining in Orlando. Featuring menus crafted from fresh ingredients produced on-site at the Primo Organic Garden, authentic home-style Italian and Mediterranean cuisine is served alongside a curated list of wines. Primo is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian-Mediterranean · 4040 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32837
23.Ravello
Located at the Four Seasons at Walt Disney World® Resort, Ravello is a modern Italian restaurant serving upscale Italian fare crafted from ingredients imported straight from Italy. Ravello is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 10100 Dream Tree Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32836
24.Sear + Sea
Sear + Sea Woodfire Grill brings classic steakhouse dining to Orlando. Enjoy grilled prime cuts of quality meats, fresh seafood, and a 1,200-bottle wine cellar. Sear + Sea is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Wood-Fired, Steakhouse · 14900 Chelonia Pkwy., Orlando, FL, 32821, USA
25.Shula's Steak House — Lake Buena Vista
Shula's Steak House serves classic American cuisine using high-quality ingredients and offers a vast wine list and craft cocktails. Shula's Steak House — Lake Buena Vista is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Orlando, FL 32830
26.Sister Honey's
Sister Honey's is an award-winning bakery specializing in gourmet cakes, pies, and baked treats made fresh daily with premium ingredients. Sister Honey's is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
247 E Michigan St, Orlando, FL 32806
27.Sorekara
Sorekara is an intimate tasting menu experience of Japanese-French fare dedicated to timeless luxury and preserving passion. Sorekara is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 4979 New Broad St, Orlando, FL 32814
28.Soseki
Soseki, or cornerstone in Japanese, is an intimate 10-seat multi-course dining experience featuring a modern take on omakase. It's a "chef's choice" dinner exploring the local Florida terra through partnerships with farmers, fishermen, cheese, and ceramic artisans. Soseki is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Omakase, Sushi, Japanese · 955 W. Fairbanks Ave., Orlando, 32789, United States
29.The Capital Grille — Orlando
The Capital Grille is nationally acclaimed for its expertly prepared dry-aged steak selections, fresh seafood, and world-class wines. The Capital Grille — Orlando is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 4200 Conroy Rd a146, Orlando, FL 32839, USA
30.The Capital Grille — Pointe Orlando
The Capital Grille is nationally acclaimed for its expertly prepared dry-aged steak selections, fresh seafood, and world-class wines. The Capital Grille — Pointe Orlando is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 9101 International Dr suite 1000, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
31.The Osprey
The Osprey is an upscale neighborhood restaurant serving locally sourced seafood, oysters, and cocktails, with an oyster bar in a bright and airy setting, plus a central bar and intimate chef's counter. The Osprey is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Seafood · 4899 New Broad St, Orlando, FL 32814, USA
32.The Venetian Chop House
Regarded as one of Orlando's top fine dining restaurants, The Venetian Chop House offers classic steakhouse and seafood traditions, complemented by a refined selection of wines. Attentive service and a fireside outdoor terrace ensure that the dining experience is nothing short of spectacular. The Venetian Chop House is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Steak & Seafood · 8101 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
33.The Wine Room on Park Avenue
The Wine Room in Winter Park features a concept that combines a retail wine and cheese shop, with a restaurant and a wine bar. The Wine Room on Park Avenue is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, European · 270 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
34.Todd English's Bluezoo
Todd English's Bluezoo combines the freshest seafood with coastal cuisines from around the world in an atmospheric setting filled with glass accents and aquariums. Todd English's Bluezoo is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
35.Victoria & Albert's
Victoria & Albert’s features modern American cuisine crafted with exquisite ingredients from around the world, including truffles from Italy, Russian Osetra caviar, beef from Japan, poulet rouge from North Carolina, and local Florida shrimp. Victoria & Albert's is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 4401 Floridian Way, Orlando, FL 32830, USA
36.Vito’s Chop House
Vito’s Chop House is a classic steakhouse featuring a unique selection of aged steaks, fresh fish, and Italian specialties with homemade pasta and offers a vast wine list. Vito’s Chop House is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
8633 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
37.Wine Bar George
Wine Bar George at Disney Springs offers more than 200 wines, all available by the glass, bottle ... and the ounce! Enjoy alongside a full menu of small plates, cheese, charcuterie, entrees, family-style plates, and sweets. Wine Bar George is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, European · 1610 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
38.Ômo by Jônt
Ômo by Jônt offers a unique and exclusive experience to only 16 guests at a time. Immerse yourself in a progressive tasting menu focusing on simple yet luxurious ingredients from around the world with deep inspiration from Japanese cuisine. Ômo by Jônt is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Fusion, Japanese, Modern Cuisine · 115 E Lyman Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
