If you enjoy dining out then don't miss out on City Guide Orlando's top picks. There's a
lot of hype about Central Florida dining. While it's true some outstanding chefs run pretty
good restaurants here, we have scouted dozens of them to separate the facts from the
propaganda. These select top picks were rated on ambiance, service, menu, originality,
presentation, food quality, and value for the dollar. So whether you're visiting here or live
with theme parks in your backyard, don't buy into the hype that will charge you top dollar
for a name and a catchy theme. Check here first before making your reservations.
Although considered casual, Seasons 52 rivals many
fine dining establishments. With flatbreads priced
from $2.95 and entrees from $9.75, there's no better
value restaurant - with no compromise in ambiance,
service, presentation, or freshness. A perfect place
when you can't think of one. more
California Grill (best hotel restaurant)
Situated on the top floor of the Walt Disney World
Contemporary Resort, this award-winning restaurant
offers elegant ambiance and an eye level view of the
nightly Magic Kingdom fireworks display. more
Hue (best urban restaurant)
Located in Thornton Park, the trendiest district in
downtown Orlando, Hue is urban dining at its finest.
Friendly service, a relaxed vibe, and the best
cappuccino in central Florida makes it worth the
price. more
Kona Café (best café)
Nestled upstairs in Walt Disney World's Polynesian
Resort, the Kona is a casual, open air café with a fine
dining flair. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner,
Kona features an American menu with a tropical twist.
more
Wild Side Barbecue (best barbecue)
With 2 locations in Central Florida, Wild Side offers
the most sizeable portions and the best taste of any
barbecue restaurant in the area. more
Mimi's Café (best family breakfast)
A fast growing chain that offers all the comfort of
southern down-home in a relaxed and casual setting.
More about this restaurant coming soon
Cheesecake Factory (best selection in a chain
restaurant)
Their menu reads like a good book and due to the
extensive selection, it actually is a book. Inside its
pages you’ll find everything from home style comfort
food to exotic fusion en trees. There is something for
every taste bud at the Cheesecake Factory. Be sure
to save room for the best cheesecake anywhere, also
available for take-out. more
Charley's Steak House (best tasting steak)
If you are looking for a great tasting steak, you're not
going to find more flavor than at Charley's. Complete
with a soup and salad bar, this is the best value in a
fine dining steakhouse that we have found anywhere
in central Florida. more
Kobe' (best birthday party restaurant)
Your dinner becomes the show as Japanese cooks
tell jokes and flip food and cutlery into the air and on
to your plate. The whole meal is prepared fresh right
at your table - and on your birthday it's free. more
Manuel's on the 28th (most romantic restaurant)
Featuring Orlando's best skyline view accompanied
with unparalleled service, presentation, and flavor. If
you only visit one restaurant this year, make it
Manuel's. more
