Fine Dining In Orlando Florida
August 30th, 2009
When you enjoy the vacation of your life in Orlando, Florida you may want to treat yourself and your family to a meal at some of the finer restaurants in the area. Here is a pick of some of my favorites.
California Grill
Located on the 15th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort this restaurant was voted Orlando’s Most Popular restaurant. Its renowned chef Clifford Pleau continually reinvents his “unique seasonal menus”, creating “divine” dishes paired with an “equally eloquent wine list”; add “impeccable” service and “spectacular” views of the park and its fireworks, and the result is truly great, even if it is accompanied by tourists wearing shorts and Mickey Mouse ears! Location: Disney World, Contemporary Hotel, $41
Christini’s
This restaurant has been called “a treasure among restaurants”, and is located in the in the Dr. Phillips area of South Orlando. It is well-known for lavish meals, complemented by a 450-label wine list. The food is served in a romantic setting with strolling musicians giving you the ambience of a night out in Italy. However, the feasting here does not come cheap and the prices are “high” even by “expense-account” standards. South Orlando 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., $52
Hemingways
If you have always loved the mystique of Ernest Hemingway then this is the place to go. The Hemingway-at-Key-West decor (rods and reels, a stuffed marlin, nautical trinkets) at this Lake Buena Vista hotel seafood house makes you feel like you’ve spent the day fishing with Hemingway. Guests describe it as “a nice place to bring clients” or to celebrate “special occasions” and some of the favorite dishes include coconut shrimp and paella. Lake Buena Vista 1 Grand Cypress Blvd. $41
Morton’s of Chicago
If price is no object to a good meal then this steakhouse is the place for you. When was the last time you’ve had beef so tender and full of flavor that you have to remark after every bite? While the steakhouse is particularly close to the Central Florida theme parks, it is tucked away in the quaint Doctor Phillips Marketplace, a respite of sorts from nearby tourist hangouts. The clientèle is made up of Orlando executives and Orlando business travelers. They are all here to drink martinis and sink their teeth into the juicy porterhouse, sirloin and Maine lobster. As for side dishes, don’t pass up the specialty, potatoes Lyonnaise. Location: 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd. $60
Venetian Room
This is a fine-dining restaurant that prides itself on offering an elegant experience of the highest level. The chef de cuisine is Khalid Benghallem, a former sous chef at Emeril’s and the opening chef at Shula’s Steakhouse in the Dolphin Hotel. The menu is typical for an upscale restaurant in this category and includes foie gras, crab cake, lamb rack, veal chops and other dishes. However, it is the special preparation of these common items that makes this restaurant special. You will, however, have to pay for this unique treat. This is not a cheap restaurant and appetizers range from $14 to $17, and six of the seven entries are more.than $30. Location: Caribe Royal Hotel 8101 World Center Drive
There you have it. If price is no object, and you just want to enjoy a fine meal at a great restaurant, then one of these Orlando restaurants will certainly satisfy you.
Mark Whichard
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August 30th, 2009 at 11:17 am
orlando Florida - What all is there to do fine dining - any recommendations, shopping, attractions?
During the beginning of January
This is for our Honeymoon, so anything romantic
August 30th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
attractions are disneyworld, universal studios, wet n wild, sea world, I think theres that religious theme park holy land or something. And if you can go to tampa about 1 and a half to 2 hour drive away Busch Gardens. Restaurants are red lobster, orlando ale house, thai house, lots of stuff, and theres the bealls factory outlet mall on international drive for shopping also, the florida mall, gift stores on I drive. and much, much more
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August 30th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
There are lots of good restaurants in Orlando and Kissimmee to go to. You have Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Outback Steakhouse, Logans Steakhouse, La Forcheta (Italian), Chilis, TGI Fridays, Emerils (need reservations), the restaurants in City Walk, and lots of Chinese restaurants, it just depends what you are in the mood for eating. Shopping is done in Lake Buena Vista mostly and lots of tourists like to go the flea market for good deals. For attractions go to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, all of the Disney parks, Pirate Dinner Show, Medieval Times, Sea World, Arabian Nights, and Wet & Wild Water Park. There are some good clubs around like the Roxy and the ones in Pleasure Island and City Walk too. There is a ferry boat ride from the hotels in the City Walk area which is romantic to do. Sitting on the stairs next to the water in City Walk is romantic to do also. Congratulations, enjoy your honeymoon.
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Experience I live in Kissimmee and Orlando area for 12 years
August 30th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Take a look at http://www.disney.go.com Walt Disney World will offer pretty much everything you want theme parks to shopping and fine dining. They have something for everyone, including honeymooners
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August 30th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
There are some great fine dining restaurants in Downtown Orlando; I recommend The Boheme and Manuels on the 28th. The Mall at Millenia also has some great restaurants including The Chessecake Factory, the Brio Tuscan Grille and McCormick & Schimicks.
As far as shopping, the Mall at Millenia and The Florida Mall are both must-sees. If you feel like venturing of into local areas, you can also visit Park Avenue in Winter Park, a scenic historic street filled with designer shops, boutiques, and sidewalk cafes.
There is TONS to do in Orlando as far as attractions. Theres the 4 Disney parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom), SeaWorld Orlando, and the 2 Universal parks (Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure). Disney has the best water parks; Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water parks. There are also many attractions along International Drive, the busy tourist strip.
Here is a link to the official Orlando visitors website filled lots of good info on Orlando:
http://www.orlandoinfo.com
Have Fun!
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August 30th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
SeaWorld
Maybe do an animal interaction!
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August 30th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Make reservations at Victoria and Albert black tie, elegant restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Expensive but romantic and definately a great place for honeymooners! I included links to info about it. http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/dining/diningDetail?id=VictoriaandAlbertsDiningPage&bhcp=1
http://www.allearsnet.com/menu/menu_va.htm
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Congratulations!!
August 30th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Of course it depends on what kinds of things you like… but here are a few favorites of mine:
Restaurants: Le Coq Au Vin - near downtown orlando on S. Orange Ave. It may be a little out of the way if you are at the theme parks, but it is a cozy little french place. The staff is very friendly and you can either dress up or wear resort casual. Reservations are recommended or maybe even required on a weekend. Thai Thani is also a good place to go. It is a Thai restaurant near Sea World. The food is a little expensive for Thai, but the decor is really nice. (Food is also very good. For cheaper Thai food downtown I would suggest Thai House.
Things to do: The Morse Museum of Art in Winter Park has an amazing collection of Tiffany stained glass. You can also check out the Saturday morning Farmer’s Market in Winter Park. (not huge, but there is a ton of yummy food to eat while walking around the market). It is just down the street from the museum. While in WP, you can shop Park Avenue…. tons of shops and places to eat. There are also a ton of theme parks in Orlando. (those are easy to find
A short drive West will take you to beautiful beaches - Clearwater, Sarasota — lots of pretty beaches.
Happy Honeymoon!
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August 30th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Did somebody really suggest the Darden family of restaraunts as "fine dining"? That’s rich!
I’m not into the fine dining scene and the information you provided is somewhat spotty but here goes (I am assuming these places are still open)
Unique to Orlando:
1. Arthur’s on 27 - Downtown Orlando. Top floor of a bank or something. Very high class.
2. Maison et Jardin - In Altamonte Springs about 30 minutes from downtown Orlando. High fallutin’ French fare.
3. Enzo’s on the Lake - In Casselberry about 30 minutes from downtown Orlando. High fallutin’ Italian fare.
If you’re on your honeymoon there’s a good chance that you’re staying at one of the resorts. Many of the finer hotels have really great restaraunts but I don’t know that any joint in a hotel can classify as "fine dining"….
There are some dinner theatre shows that are fun but certainly not fine dining. Medieval Times and Dixie Stampede seem to be very popular.
Theme park summary:
Magic Kingdom is a suckfest. EPCOT is decent once. MGM Studios is a festering suckfest. Universal Studios is a lame suckfest. Islands of Adventure is decent. Animal Kingdom is a joke. Sea World is decent once.
Things on the "must do" list:
Catch the music on the patio at House of Blues. Go to the Blue Man Group show at Universal Studios. See La Nouba at Downtown Disney. See the late night show in the Blues Kitchen at HOB. See the Gospel Brunch at HOB. Go to the Fairvilla Megastore (it’s your honeymoon after all). Listen to 104.1 FM all day every day.
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August 30th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
dining:
Epcot - Marrakesh (LUNCH not dinner), Bistro de Paris (open for dinner only), Mexico food isn’t as good but the atmosphere is.
MGM - Brown Derby
Hotels - Citricos at the Grand Floridian & California Grill at the Contemporary are both mandatory choices. Boma at the Animal Kingdom Lodge is a great buffet. And other choices I’d recommend are the Maya Grill at Coronado Springs & Artist Point at the Wilderness Lodge. I’ve never done Victoria & Alberts, but people who have swear by it (but keep in mind it’s extremely expensive and formal attire required).
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