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Orlando Restaurants
Orlando is not short of dining options. There is always something available to suit your tastes on your Orlando vacation, especially if you are into elaborate themes and decorations.
| Orlando American Restaurants | ||||
| Restaurant (407) | Telephone (407) | Hours of Operation | Credit cards accepted | Area |
| Century Sub and Sandwich Shop 57 West Central Boulevard |
872-8659 | MON-FRI 6 am-5 pm. SAT 6 am-2 pm. |
None Accepted. | Downtown |
| Waffle House 5987 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy |
396-8422 | MON-SUN -12 am | None Accepted | Kissimmee |
| Vines Grille & Wine Bar 7563 West Sand Lake Road |
351-1227 | MON-SAT 4 pm-1:30 am | VS, MC, AMEX | Greater Orlando |
| Rib King 2450 South Orange Avenue |
236-9494 | MON-SUN 10 am-10 pm | None Accepted | Greater Orlando |
| The Crystal Palace Off Main Street in Magic Kingdom |
939-3463 | MON-SUN | VS, MC, DISC, AMEX. DINERS | Lake Buena Vista |
| Orlando Steakhouses | ||||
| Restaurant (407) | Telephone (407) | Hours of Operation | Credit cards accepted | Area |
| Black Angus Steak House 12399 State Road 535 |
239-4414 | MON-SUN | VS, MC, DISC, AMEX. DINERS | Lake Buena Vista |
| The Boheme 325 South Orange Avenue |
313-9000 | MON-SUN | VS, MC, DISC, AMEX. DINERS | Downtown |
| Ponderosa Steakhouse 6362 International Drive |
352-9343 | MON-SUN 7 am-11 pm | VS, MC, DISC, AMEX. DINERS, Carte Blanche | International Drive |
| Outback Steakhouse 3109 West Vine Street Kissimmee |
931-0033 | MON-THU 4 pm-10:30 pm. FRI-SAT 4 pm-11:30 pm. SUN 3 pm-10:30 pm. |
VS, MC, DISC, AMEX. DINERS, Carte Blanche | Kissimmee |
| Ryans Family Steak House 1754 South Econlockhatchee Trail |
381-0595 | MON-SUN 11 am-9 pm | VC, MC | Greater Orlando |
| Orlando Italian Cuisine | ||||
| Restaurant (407) | Telephone (407) | Hours of Operation | Credit cards accepted | Area |
| Gentabellas Restaurant 679 West Lancaster Road |
857-3216 | MON-SUN 7 am-3 pm | None Accepted | Orlando Airport |
| Limoncello Ristorante 702 Orange Avenue Winter Park |
539-0900 | MON-THU 5:30 pm-10 pm. FRI-SAT 5:30 pm-11 pm. SUN 5:30 pm-10 pm |
VS, MC, DISC, AMEX. DINERS | North Orlando |
| Carrera’s 7600 Dr. Phillips Boulevard |
351-1187 | MON-THU 11:30 am-10 pm. FRI-SAT 11:30 am-11 pm. SUN 5 pm-9:30 pm |
VS, MC, DISC, AMEX. DINERS, Carte Blanche | West Orlando |
| La Forchetta Ristorante Italiano 321 South Bermuda Avenue Kissimmee |
933-4215 | MON-SAT 2 pm-10 pm | VS, MC, DINERS, Carte Blanche | Kissimmee |
| Portobello Yacht Club Restaurant 1650 Buena Vista Drive Lake Buena Vista |
934-8888 | Lunch. Dinner. | Lake Buena Vista | |
| Orlando Mexican Cuisine | ||||
| Restaurant (407) | Telephone (407) | Hours of Operation | Credit cards accepted | Area |
| Jalapeno’s Mexican Food 1703 West Oak Ridge Road |
850-9660 | TUE-THU 11 am-9:30 pm. FRI-SAT 11 am-11 pm. SUN 11 am-9:30 pm. |
VS, MC, DISC, AMEX. DINERS, Carte Blanche | International Drive |
| Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant 929 North Semoran Boulevard |
275-5035 | MON-THU 11 am-10 pm. FRI-SAT 11:30 am-10:30 pm. SUN 11 am-10 pm. |
AMEX, Disc, MC, VS | Greater Orlando |
| Aztecas Restaurant 809 North Main Street Kissimmee |
933-8155 | Kissimmee | ||
| Wall Street Cantina 19 North Orange Avenue Wall Street Plaza |
420-1515 | MON-SUN 11 am-2 am | AMEX, MC, VS | Downtown |
| El Potro Mexican Restautant 501 North Orlando Avenue Winter Park |
975-9132 | MON-THU 11 am-10 pm. FRI-SAT 11 am-10:30 pm. SUN 10:30 am-9 pm. |
AMEX, MC, VS | North Orlando |
| Orlando Seafood Restaurants | ||||
| Restaurant (407) | Telephone (407) | Hours of Operation | Credit cards accepted | Area |
| Fish On Fire 7937 Daetwyler Drive |
812-6881 | MON-THU 11 am-11 pm. FRI-SAT 11 am-1 am. SUN 11 am-11 pm |
VS, MC, DISC, AMEX. DINERS | Orlando Airport |
| Lulu’s Bait Shack 9101 International Drive |
351-9595 | MON-SUN 11 am-2 am | VS, MC, DISC, AMEX. DINERS | International Drive |
| The Flying Fish 2101 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Bay Lake |
939-3463 | Lake Buena Vista | ||
| Captain Nemo’s Seafood & Steakhouse 5469 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway |
239-7729 | MON-SUN 2 pm-10 pm. | VS, MC, DISC, AMEX. DINERS, Carte Blanche | Kissimmee |
| Atlantis Seafood 6677 Sea Harbor Drive |
351-5555 | TUE-SAT 6 pm-10 pm | VS, MC, DISC, AMEX. DINERS, Carte Blanche | Greater Orlando |
Orlando Bars
Despite being nothing short of heaven for kids, Orlando is also a hopping place for the over-21 crowd. Bars are located in every section of Orlando and its surrounding area, so here is a sample of a few recommended bars to stop by when vacationing in Orlando.
- Bahama Breeze: over 50 beers and a Caribbean feel
- Cricketer's Arms Pub: highly rated European-style pub
- Eye Spy: optical illusions are abound in this bar; keep a lookout for hidden rooms and two-way mirrors
- Houston's: head over to Winter Park for great food, great drinks, and good times
- Jax Fifth Avenue Deli and Ale: over 200 beers are available, and happy hour is filled with great specials
- Pat O'Brien's: catch the warring pianos in the New Orlean's-style bar
- Sky60: trendy rooftop bar and club
- Tanqueray's: underground bar with jazz and blues bands on weekends
- Top of the Palace Lounge: located on the 27th floor of the Wyndham Palace Resort, this bar has beautiful views.
- Ybor's Martini Bar: martini and cigar bar.
- Bahama Breeze: over 50 beers and a Caribbean feel
- Cricketer's Arms Pub: highly rated European-style pub
- Eye Spy: optical illusions are abound in this bar; keep a lookout for hidden rooms and two-way mirrors
- Houston's: head over to Winter Park for great food, great drinks, and good times
- Jax Fifth Avenue Deli and Ale: over 200 beers are available, and happy hour is filled with great specials
- Pat O'Brien's: catch the warring pianos in the New Orlean's-style bar
- Sky60: trendy rooftop bar and club
- Tanqueray's: underground bar with jazz and blues bands on weekends
- Top of the Palace Lounge: located on the 27th floor of the Wyndham Palace Resort, this bar has beautiful views.
- Ybor's Martini Bar: martini and cigar bar.
Orlando Nightlife
Orlando is home to a booming nightlife with options for everyone looking to stretch their daytime fun. From hip bars and high-energy dance clubs to laid-back pubs and multi-venue entertainment complexes, Orlando offers several distinct areas to live it up once the sun goes down. The evening heats up with diverse nightlife offerings that encompass every type of hangout to suit every type of mood.
At Universal Orlando Resort, CityWalk offers dining, shopping, movie theatres and five hot nightclubs with a single admission charge to keep you entertained until the wee hours. CityWalk is also home to the world's largest Hard Rock Cafe and Hard Rock Live Orlando, showcasing some of the biggest musical acts in the business as well as up-and-coming local bands.
Downtown Disney is host to Pleasure Island, the ultimate night experience for adults. An entire strip of bars and clubs will have something to suit your mood and keep you entertained all night. A pay-one-price fee allows entry into all comedy clubs, bars, and discos.
Adjacent to Pleasure Island is Downtown Disney's West Side, with a slew of famous restaurants and shops. Here you'll find Bongo's Cuban Café, House of Blues, Wolfgang Puck Café, a movie theater, Planet Holleywood, and a Virgin Megastore. Disney's Boardwalk is host to 2 popular nighttime hotspots: Jellyrolls, with dueling pianos, and Atlantic Dance, which features different dance themes for different nights of the week.
At Universal Orlando Resort, CityWalk offers dining, shopping, movie theatres and five hot nightclubs with a single admission charge to keep you entertained until the wee hours. CityWalk is also home to the world's largest Hard Rock Cafe and Hard Rock Live Orlando, showcasing some of the biggest musical acts in the business as well as up-and-coming local bands.
Downtown Disney is host to Pleasure Island, the ultimate night experience for adults. An entire strip of bars and clubs will have something to suit your mood and keep you entertained all night. A pay-one-price fee allows entry into all comedy clubs, bars, and discos.
Adjacent to Pleasure Island is Downtown Disney's West Side, with a slew of famous restaurants and shops. Here you'll find Bongo's Cuban Café, House of Blues, Wolfgang Puck Café, a movie theater, Planet Holleywood, and a Virgin Megastore. Disney's Boardwalk is host to 2 popular nighttime hotspots: Jellyrolls, with dueling pianos, and Atlantic Dance, which features different dance themes for different nights of the week.