DINING IN ORLANDO

Our local editors pick the top restaurants in Orlando for a romantic evening, an exciting show, or a fun family dinner.

$           Under $9

$$        $10-19

$$$      $20 and up

Restaurants 

Dinner Shows 

Family Restaurants

Hard Rock Cafe at Universal Studios CityWalk is a 140,000 square foot custom-designed facility with concert seating.  The food includes hamburgers, steaks, and sandwiches.  Fun for the family who loves music!  $$

Johnny Rockets at Pointe Orlando is a fun 50's style restaurant with happy service and nickel tunes.  The menu includes hamburgers, fries, hand-dipped shakes, and vanilla colas.  $

Planet Hollywood at Downtown Disney captures the excitement of Hollywood with one-of-a-kind memorabilia.  The menu features salads, sandwiches, hamburgers, and pasta.  $$

Rainforest Cafe at Lake Buena Vista Marketplace and Disney's Animal Kingdom is a fun restaurant themed after a tropical rainforest.  The Rainforest Cafe features an assortment of dining menu items for the entire family.  $$

Wild Jack's Steaks & BBQ on International Drive is an authentic Western atmosphere serving chuck wagon grub.  The menu includes prime rib, filet mignon, and smokin'  BBQ.  $$  

Romantic Restaurants

Pebbles Restaurant at Lake Buena Vista has a casual cuisine including lite bites, pizza, pasta, and seafood.  The restaurant is one cute pond with live entertainment.  $$

Emeril's Restaurant Orlando at CityWalk is a new New Orleans restaurant specializing in a blend of Creole, Cajun, and American gourmet.  This restaurant overseas the Universal Studios CityWalk and is a romantic lunch or dinner for two.  $$$

Portobello Yacht Club at Downtown Disney is an award-winning regional Italian cuisine featuring fresh seafood, pastas, and wood-burning pizzas complemented by a superb wine list.  $$

Columbia Restaurant at the Disney Town of Celebration is an award-winning restaurant serving Spanish cuisine.  The Columbia Restaurant is right on a lake with a beautiful view.  The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating and a separate cigar bar.  $$

Mythos Restaurant at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure has a beautiful view of the lagoon and the night-time fireworks.  Mythos is a five-star restaurant with unique cuisine.  $$$

Fun Restaurants

Jungle Jim's in Lake Buena Vista is an epic dining adventure with the Earth's medley of burgers, dinners, and the lost shrine of forbidden drink and dessert pleasures.  $$

Bahama Breeze on International Drive is a high energy, nights only Caribbean restaurant.  Serving island cuisine and tropical drinks with live music.  $$

Cafe Tu Tu Tango on International Drive resembles a wild artist's loft where a party is always in progress!  Everything is served in appetizer portions and meant to be shared.  Entertainment nightly and artists performing on site.  $$

House of Blues at Downtown Disney is a fun Mississippi inspired cuisine with eclectical music.  On Sundays, they have a fabulous Gospel Brunch.  The House of Blues also has live entertainment, concerts, and hip company store.  $$

Dinner Shows

Medieval Times
This dinner show takes you back to the days of Lords and Ladies with a four course Medieval banquet. You'll watch knights on horseback in tournament games and jousting matches. This is an exciting show with good food. To make reservations call 407-396-2900.

Arabian Nights
This production has been selected the number one dinner show four years in a row. Arabian Nights has spectacular costumes, and beautiful horses including the original Walter Farley's Black Stallion. The food is delicious and the entertainment exciting. To make reservations call 800-553-6116.

Pirate's Dinner Adventure
Don't miss this swashbuckling good time with live performances, daring stunts, musical entertainment, and a feast fit for a pirate. To make reservations call 407-248-0590.

Sleuth's Mystery Theatre
You'll be the detective as a mystery unfolds in front of your eyes. Enjoy a delicious dinner as you discover who did it…To make reservations call 800-393-1985.