Orlando, Florida is an amazing family vacation spot known for it's world renowned Disney theme parks but also has an amazing food scene. We have some of the best restaurants in Orlando according to Yelp and reviewers that you must try the next time you visit this destination.
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Nestled in the Disney Springs location we have two amazing dining options that are both known for different types of cuisine. If you are looking for true comfort food, try Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' and eat some fantastic fried chicken. If you are more in the mood for seafood then the Boathouse is definitely worth trying. With all of these delicious restaurants, you will not have any issues finding the most mouthwatering food options to make your vacation a magical experience!
Sixty Vines
If you want a wine night on your vacation, Sixty Vines might be the perfect place you are looking for. Pair the flavorful dishes with wine from a sustainable tap system. They also have charcuterie boards to go with their wines. So, what are you waiting for? Experience journey and adventure through food and wine.
Customer Review: I've been here multiple times and can't believe I am just now getting around to writing a review! Sixty Vines has been my families go-to restaurant for a while and the quality and experience has been very consistent.
Starting with the food, the food is incredible! I have tried several of their dishes but I have to say the creste di gallo is my all time favorite. The pasta is filled with flavor and it's a great portion - I always eat half and take the rest home. Their bacon wrapped dates are also very good as a small appetizer. Also pictured is the broccolini and potato pizza - which is vegan, gluten free, and SO good!
The service is always great too. We've had many different servers and they always go above and beyond to give you a great experience. Finally, the ambience is lovely. There is a room (pictured) that brings in a lot of natural light and perfect any time of day. They also have seating for big parties. We've come here for birthdays and they even give you a complimentary dessert each time!
This is a restaurant I will continue to come back to - without a doubt! Highly recommend to try this place if in the area!!
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Cafe' Tu Tu Tango
Enjoy art, good food, and fun in Orlando's Café Tu Tu Tango. This cafe is known as Orlando's go-to international drive for art, fun, and food. The food is not only flavorful but also served creatively. They also have handcrafted cocktails you and your company can enjoy.
Customer Review: The tapas were all amazing. We tried the street corn, jerk chicken skewers, jalepeno mac & cheese and others. They were all delicious!! Ambience is cool, they have a performer while you dine
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The Boathouse
If you are around the area of Disney Springs, you and your family should try dining in at The Boathouse. They have a wide range of food choices from steaks to fresh seafoods. They even have an oyster bar and a menu created specially for kids making it perfect for families
Customer Review: First review of 2025!!
I researched the best place to eat in Disney Springs and multiple sources said The Boathouse!
Originally I made reservations for dinner, but changed them to reservations for lunch. I called as soon as I knew my plans had changed and the employee on the phone changed my reservation to my preferred time for lunch.
My boyfriend and I arrived and we waited only about 3 minutes to be seated.
Rjght away our sever, Alli greeted us and took our drink order. I ordered a coconut mojito and my boyfriend had duck duck razz. My cocktail was super refreshing and we learned it's made with coconut water. My boyfriend's cocktail tasted just like a blueberry jolly rancher! It was so delish and it came with a little rubber duck!
We were also given warm sweet rolls that were super good!
For an appetizer we ordered the hoisin chili calamari. Very good!
For lunch my boyfriend ordered the CORIANDER SEARED YELLOWFIN TUNA. It was amazing and popping with flavors. I'm a little mad I didn't order this myself, but he did share with me.
I had the dockside shrimp boil. It came with corn on the cob, Red Potatoes, andouille sausage, and boathouse seasoning. It was good, but I would have preferred some spice!
We also had some wine; moscato and riesling. Both wines were good and complimented the fish well.
Our server was Alli, and she was great.
5+ star experience! I highly suggest making a reservation and coming here while at Disney Springs!
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Pio Pio Restaurant
Experience the beautiful taste of authentic Colombian and Peruvian cuisine that makes Pio Pio restaurant one of the most famous Latin restaurant in Central Florida. The place is classy and cozy at the same time. They have, both indoor and outdoor seating restaurants
Customer Review: We recently visited Pio Pio near International Drive for a lunch disappoint! We've heard great things about this Colombian-Peruvian fusion spot. The service from Luis Gabriel was top-notch--friendly and attentive. Ambiance was very family friendly.
The food was flavorful and delicious. I couldn't decide between the ceviche or bandeja paisa, Their garlic house sauce is amazing, and we finished our meal with some of the best flan.
Pio Pio is definitely going on our list of must-visit Latin spots in Central Florida. Great food, great prices.
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Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen
Experience Southern classics with a New Orleans' brunch with amazing cocktails and drinks. Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen have a vibrant and lively vibes and they have live music on weekends, making it excellent to reward yourself for doing a good job in a week.
Customer Review: I am so glad we booked a table for New Years Eve at Tibby's! It was just what we were looking for! The service was excellent, the food was absolutely delicious, and the ambiance was so fun! We were seated as soon as we walked in, which is shocking on New Year's Eve! We booked using open table which was convenient. They are so friendly and accommodating! Excited to come back and try more of the menu!
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Kaya
If you are craving Asian flavors or want to try something new, dine in at Kaya, where you can enjoy the taste of authentic Filipino cuisine. Experience the comfort of known Filipino dishes and enjoy the cozy vibe of the restaurant. If you love to sing, they have karaoke nights every Thursday.
Customer Review: With Kaya hitting the top 10 of Yelp's 2025 Top 100 Places to Eat, a detour from my Orlando Disney trip was a no-brainer for me. In the end, I would say the trip was worth it.
The service was friendly and attentive. Even though they offer high chairs, I'd suggest reconsidering bringing a baby or toddler unless they're exceptionally well-behaved. The restaurant's ambiance is intimate and peaceful, and any significant noise would be noticeable to the other guests.
The Madai Kinilaw was like a symphony of flavors, a really good intro to the meal. My partner thought the Filipino spaghetti was on the saltier side and thought fermented shrimp paste might have been added to it, and it did have this aftertaste I wasn't really feeling. Still, I thought it was decent, and our toddler vacuumed it up.
The Australian Wagyu was cooked well, and is a better value than what you'd get from California Grill. The Oxtail Kare Kare was definitely the highlight of the meal. I loved how it was taken off the bone and molded into a compact square, making it easy to eat. The server's recommendation of adding the Sinangag garlic rice was a great call. It was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and it complemented the oxtail and peanut sauce beautifully.
I enjoyed Kaya without a doubt. I know a lot of factors are considered to be placed into these Top 100 lists, but if I were to rate strictly on food, I wouldn't say it was a "top 10" meal I would be dreaming about returning to from home. Not to take anything away from them, it was still a very solid meal, one of the better meals I've had in Florida, and I would encourage anyone near the area looking to splurge a little on good food and delicious drinks to give them a shot.
Be sure to save room for a post-meal delicacy: shaved ice being served at Koko, right behind the restaurant!
P.S. It's noted on their menu, but expect an automatic 20% gratuity to be added to your check regardless of party size. The service however was well warranted.
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Bulla Gastrobar
Enjoy Catalan and Spanish flavors at Bulla Gastrobar. The restaurant is perfect for groups and kids. They have a happy hour, and you can have an excellent night out at Bulla.
Customer Review: Really nice setting for brunch for both small and large groups of people. The staff were very kind and welcoming. I came here a second time for a birthday and they gave us a sweet surprise of their churros, which were yummy! They have bottomless mimosas including their sangrias, which are great! Everything we ordered did not disappoint. Very satisfying brunch.
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Whisper Creek Farm: The Kitchen
A great vacation plus comforting food? That's perfect! Have that experience by dining in at Whisper Creek Farm: The Kitchen, where you can have America's best comfort foods with a trendy and cozy vibe.
Customer Review: What an amazing surprise find!!! We were coming home from the outlets & I searched Yelp for bbq and / or Mac and cheese. The need for cheese was real!
We stumbled upon Whisper Creek. We almost didn't go once we realized it was a hotel restaurant but man that would have been a mistake!!
We got there shortly after 5p on a Sunday and even though the place looked to be fully open we waited a bit for our server to greet us. It was starting to even get uncomfortable as servers were passing us. However Shandreas was worth the wait! She was friendly, quick and helpful.
We ordered the Mac and cheese which totally scratched the itch. The kettle chips, the beet salad, the grilled cheese (without ham) and the short rib. Every bite was better than the last!!
We will definitely be back and so thankful we ended up there.
Oh and I had an old fashioned that was perfect too!!
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The Moderne
Have an excellent dining experience at The Moderne. A contemporary cocktail bar known for reconstructing classic dishes that everyone can enjoy. They do have Asian tapas you can enjoy if you are craving for Asian flavors.
Customer Review: Pleasantly surprised by the flavor, different options, and overall presentation of these dishes. It is PERFECT to go with a friend to split plates, tapas style or by yourself.
You cannot go wrong with any dish you pick. I loved that they have a happy hour as well. Their kitchen is quick and service is excellent! The ambiance was great for a date night, treat yourself, or a place to catch up with an old friend. It has an elevated moody feel to it.
Highly recommend you order
- Penicillin cocktail
- Eggplant | Soft but has a crunchy panko coating with the cheese at the bottom makes this a great combo
- Sticky Ribs | Tender, falls off the bone
- Miso Cream Noodles | It's a creamy miso infused sauce that is so tasty with the pork and mushroom. Like a miso carbonara.
- She's Spicy Baos | I love meat but this oyster mushroom could convert me. Little spice but lot of flavor and textures
- Duck Wontons | Full of meat and it's fried. You can't go wrong
- Beef Skewer | Very tender and not heavy on the teriyaki which is perfect
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Chef Art Smith's Homecoming
How often do you get to taste a dish from a celebrity chef? If you are in the area of Disney Springs, try to dine at Chef Art Smith's homecoming and enjoy the restaurant's dishes, which are made from the freshest farm produce.
Customer Review: Easy five stars!
We found this place on Yelp. We walked over from our hotel and when we checked in we were told that it would be about a 35 minute wait. We went to the bar and ordered some drinks and about five minutes later, we received a text that our table was ready. We were seated outside on a dock over the water. The seating had umbrellas and there was a nice breeze.
We started with the "Bunch of Puppies" which were hush puppies with pimento cheese and jalapeño jam. The were cooked to perfection, crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Great flavor. We also had the "Thigh high chicken biscuits." They were also perfectly prepared. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
For our entrees: I got the chicken fried steak. Again, perfection. Huge portion. Crispy outside, very tender steak. I could have cut it with a fork. The gravy was very flavorful. The green beans were also full of flavor. My wife got the fried chicken and doughnuts. The chicken was in the top five I've ever had. So much flavor and very tender.
Very friendly and prompt service from Caleb.
We have eaten at Disney restaurants many times over the years and have been underwhelmed every time until now. Make sure you add this to your vacation itinerary!
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