Orlando
La Luce is a gem – whether it's a quiet corner table with a special someone or a friendly chat with folks at the bar – and feels like that place you've…
Must-see restaurants in Orlando
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Orlando
Chef and owner Kevin Fonzo, one of Orlando's most celebrated and established field-to-fork foodie stars, earns local and national accolades year after…
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Clean-lined with an artisan twist to classic pies (as in sweet tarts with a biscuit base), offering mini and specialty options. Flavors include a sublime…
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With walls painted in vivid blue, gold, and other colors that might come from a Klimt painting close-up, this restaurant, one of the hottest tickets in…
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A trendy and very popular gastropub that serves handcrafted cocktails with flair (yes, plenty of mules) and good ol' locally sourced, delicious food that…
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Unabashedly crunchy and definitively organic, this pillar of the sprouts and tempeh and green-tea dining scene serves up creative and excellent plant…
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Look for the raised vegetable beds and picnic tables outside this hip, earthy little organic collection of locally sourced places to eat and markets.
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One of Orlando's newest and trendiest places, it's buzzy, noisy and draws a chatty crowd after crusty pizza (straight from the large, copper oven) or…
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'Don't use the word hipster to describe this place,' says Tess, the server. She prefers 'weirdo eclectic.' Whatever you call it, you get the picture. This…
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Housed in what was once a general store, with a tin roof, courtyard dining, an old school locker filled with bottled beer, and an eclectic mix of quirky,…
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Chow down on the likes of a breakfast bowl of eggs and grits, or opt for steel-cut oats with agave and an organic smoothie at this under-the-radar…
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Started by keen cyclists for their fellow enthusiasts, the word soon spread. This casual little spot serves up good sandwiches and salads that are much…
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Local artwork, all for sale, crams the adobe-style walls of this bright, fun eatery. It's action packed with music and performers. Or you can relax on the…
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A flagship in Orlando's thriving Vietnamese district (known as Little Saigon), just northeast of downtown in an area informally referred to as Mills 50,…
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Great spot for Greek classics, including slow-roasted lamb ($14), plenty of vegetarian options and fresh hummus made tableside. Can get loud and crazy…
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Tiny retro Blue Bird Bake Shop, named after the favorite bird of the owner's grandma, offers daily baked cupcakes. Flavors range from classic chocolate to…
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Island-vibe outdoor dining under the giant cypress of the ultracool Enzian Theater. The delightfully eclectic menu ranges from pear prosciutto pizza and…
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This simple and friendly mom-and-pop spot in a suburban mall is a breath of fresh air among the ubiquitous chains, resort dining and high-octane Disney…
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Orlando go-to spot for great breakfasts, including stuffed French toast, eggs Benedict and banana-nut pancakes. Other Orlando locations include one in…
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Graffiti Junktion American Burger Bar
Orlando
This little neon, happenin' hangout, with courtyard dining and regular drink specials, is all about massive burgers with attitude. Go with a Brotherly…
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A friendly, cool and quiet restaurant stuck out on its own in a mall (handy if you're staying near SeaWorld), with gilded Thai decor and some tables with…
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This little, white-walled cafe with a small patio sits across from Lake Ivanhoe (1 mile north of downtown in Ivanhoe). It's a popular local spot that…
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Florida chain that offers surprisingly varied and tasty classics, from apple fritters and banana pancakes to chopped Cobb salad and chicken potpie. This…
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Located in the Pointe Orlando on International Dr, this is straight out of Happy Days, with red vinyl seating, lots of chrome and flip-style jukeboxes on…
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Bright little French bakery featuring rustic sandwiches, salads and omelets. Your best bet, though, is a pastry and coffee to go. Try the crusty homemade…
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Downtown high-energy diner specializing in over-the-top burgers with sweet-potato fries and serious cocktails. There's a Broadway Brunch with show tunes,…
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Florida chain with tasty and reasonably priced classic breakfast fare, including stuffed french toast, eggs Benedict and banana-nut pancakes, as well as…
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Excellent deli sandwiches to go, but it's a straight up American booth diner experience. If you feel a cold coming on, head here for quintessential…
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Quiet spot with airy Key West atmosphere. Try the particularly tasty crab cakes, with big chunks of lump crab and very little filler, and ask for a table…
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Kids in particular love the novelty of a fondue dinner (cheese, beef, chicken, seafood and, of course, chocolate). Having said that, it's an elegant spot…
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Old-style, neighborhood diner cafe, with Tiffany-styled chandeliers, a massive wooden bar and a mishmash of antiques. Come for the stick-to-your bones…
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Housed in a fabulous retro-styled building, this former car dealership now wheels and deals exceptionally tasty Cubano specialties.
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Whole Foods Market Philips Crossing
Orlando
Good, high-end grocery-store-cum-supermarket. Also has take-out organic fare, a salad bar, brick-oven pizza and more.
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Inside the giant Hyatt Regency, this is a retro-styled cafe serving basic but good diner food 24/7.
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Sure, it's a fast-food burger joint chain. Sure, you can find them scattered through Florida and beyond. But this Obama favorite, an easy drive from…