Best Orlando Restaurants

Our Dining in Orlando area includes reviews about the Best Orlando Restaurants.  Steakhouses, Seafood, Italian, Cuban, Fine dining and more.

Orlando Area Restaurants

Best Orlando Steak Houses in Central Florida
Best Seafood Restaurants in Orlando
Best Italian Restaurants in Orlando Central Florida
Best Latin Restaurants in Orlando
Best Asian Restaurants in Central Florida
Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Central Florida
Best Latin Restaurants in Central Florida
Best American Restaurants in Central Florida

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Nelore Churrascaria

Nelore Churrascaria is Orlando’s premium upscale authentic Brazilian steak house.  Located on International Drive in Orlando, Nelore provides a unique and intimate atmosphere featuring all-you-can-eat tableside service of the finest cuts of beef, lamb, pork, and chicken, slow-roasted and seasoned to perfection. 

Nelore Churrascaria
5350 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
407-345-4774

 

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Columbia Restaurant – Celebration

The Columbian Restaurant was founded in 1905 and is the oldest restaurant in the state of Florida.  This historic family owned and operated restaurant was founded in Ybor City by Casimiro Hernandez Sr. in 1905 and is owned and operated by members of the founding family.  The Columbia Restaurant offers its guests authentic cuisine fused with flavors that warrant it authentically Cuban.  With exquisite authentic decorating and impeccable service, the Columbia Restaurants offer a dining experience like no other in Central Florida.

Columbia Restaurant

649 Front Street
Celebration, FL  34747

800 2nd Ave NE
St. Petersburg, FL  33701

98 St. George St.
St. Augustine, FL  32084

2117 E 7th Ave.
Tampa, FL  33605

 

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Abuelos in Lakeland, Florida is a Mexican Restaurant?

Abuelos in Lakeland, Florida

For those of you who go to a Mexican Restaurant for authentic Mexican food, who view a nice dinner out as an experience, or for those who expect and depend on good customer service while dining out and spending your hard-earned money, this article is for you.

My friends and I recently visited Abuelo’s in Lakeland, Florida, one of the area’s biggest Mexican restaurants. However, I feel that their ‘popularity’ amongst the locals is simply due to the lack of options. Abuelo’s supervisor Myra says that they really don’t have any competition in the area. She references local Ma & Pop restaurant Topatios as their main competition, but generally noted that they are the only real ‘go-to’ Mexican Restaurant in the area. People of Central Florida, this is quite unfortunate. I will be blunt: if you are looking for authentic Mexican food and enjoyable customer service… Abuelo’s “Mexican Restaurant” will most definitely disappoint you.

Food: The food at Abuelo’s in Lakeland was actually pretty good. However, if I had been in the mood for some serious Mexican food, I would have most likely been disappointed. They did mess up our order… but that happens from time to time.
I guess I can’t really get down on them for their lack of authentic Mexican food. After all, their slogan is “The Flavor of Mexico.” And that’s just what is was… a little flavor of Mexican food that was smothered in corporate food-service efficiency procedures. Hmmm…

Atmosphere: The atmosphere inside the Abuelo’s in Lakeland, Florida was quite nice. The building itself is less than five years old so it was clean and modernly accessible. Although none of the décor was authentic or even particularly interesting, the lighting was pleasant and the seating comfortable. However, the music was obnoxious. Pop top 40 (or something) was playing throughout our meal and was definitely not something you would expect to be hearing over dinner… maybe if you were eating dinner at a bar, but certainly not a Mexican restaurant like Abuelo’s.

Customer Service: Our server, however slightly uneducated about the menu and unoriginal in interaction, was quite attentive considering the crowd that was there. I was, however, disappointed with the customer service I received from the rest of the staff. Most restaurant managers enjoy speaking and interacting with their customers. Usually, a manager even visits your table to check-in with you at some point during the night. So, I waited and when no visit was made I asked if it were possible to speak to the manager. Curious person I am, I like to know how establishments such as these are ‘attached’ to their community. I’m quite certain that the person who came over was not the manager; however, I continued to ask about the history of the restaurant and their history in the area. You would have thought I was asking this woman for a free meal. Wow, did I ever put her out! The manner in which she interacted with us was actually quite interesting considering I was simply asking basic questions about the restaurant and their history in the community. It became quite clear as to why when she mentioned how they were a corporate establishment and didn’t really have any competition in the area. It truly is a shame when any customer-oriented business loses site as to why they exist. I’m sure it is just too comfortable under that corporate umbrella.

Therefore, I will take my business to a place that appreciates their customers and community. A place that greets their guests and works to ensure your dinner is a positive culinary event verses serving up some cilantro rice and beans or chips and salsa. Abuelo’s in Lakeland, Florida is no longer on my list of Mexican restaurants in Central Florida. In fact, it’s off my list of restaurants completely.

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The Oceanaire – Orlando Seafood

This Point Orlando restaurant is dedicated to providing Orlando with the freshest fish and shellfish in Central Florida.  With specialties like Atlantic Swordfish, sea scallops, and a fresh raw bar, served in an atmosphere designed to resemble a vintage East Coast ocean liner, the Oceanaire is our choice for the best seafood in Orlando.

The Oceanaire
9101 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
407-363-4801 

 

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Celebration Town Tavern – Celebration, Florida

The Celebration Town Tavern is located across from the lakefront in downtown Celebration.  This family-owned seafood and steak house provides its guests with an authentic New England atmosphere and delectable cuisine.  With its comfortable atmosphere, authentic menu items, and over 99 varieties of beer, it’s no wonder that the Celebration Town Tavern is Celebration’s most popular gathering spot.

Celebration Town Tavern
721  Front Street
Celebration, FL 34747
407-566-2526

 

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Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant

Escape Central Florida for the evening and step into Ireland at Downtown Disney.  Raglan Road is an authentic Irish Pub and Restaurant.  With authentic Irish architecture, a live Irish band, beautiful Irish dancing, and delectable authentic Irish cuisine created by a world-renown chef Kevin Dundon, Raglan Road is sure to provide you with an unmatched and unforgettable dining experience.

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant
1640 N. Buena Vista Drive
Orlando, FL  32830
(407) 938-0300

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Hard Rock Cafe Orlando

 The Hard Rock Café in Orlando is the largest Hard Rock Café in the world!  Located at Universal Studios’ CityWalk, the Hard Rock Café is frequently the live concert/party venue in Orlando.  Come experience this multi-level restaurant, one-of-a-kind architecture, unique Rock n’ Roll memorabilia and stay to rock!

 

Hard Rock Cafe Orlando
6050 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL  32819
407-351-1869

 

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