Local Restaurants
There are plenty of places to eat around Downtown Orlando for every budget and every taste. Below are some within just a few miles of Downtown, but feel free to adventure 2 miles east down S.R.50/Colonial Drive to Bumby Avenue where we have tons of national chains as well. Additionally, along Colonial Drive is Orlando's "Little Vietnam" where there are tons of Vietnamese and Thai restaurants to choose from.
Many of the places below have their full menus listed on the websites. Check 'em out!
Dexter's of Thornton Park
From their website, "Our concept is a ton of fun with a main menu of handcrafted fresh food, monthly changing lunch and dinner menu's and more than 30 red and white wines, champagne, ports and sherries by the glass."
HUE Restaurant
Hamburger Mary's
Hamburger Mary's franchises are "open-air bar and grilles for open-minded people," where guests enjoy a flamboyant dining experience. Everyone is welcome at Hamburger Mary's, but our concept is unique in that we are the ONLY national franchise actively marketing to the gay community.
Dandelion Communitea Cafe
Dandelion Communitea Cafe is a casual cafe serving up healthy, organic, vegetarian fare and premium organic loose leaf tea in the heart of OurLando. More than just a cafe, Dandelion is a gathering place for everyone in the community with regular live music, art opening's, poetry and other special events to keep the love groovin' right along.
Napasorn Thai
My favorite downtown Thai place. If you drop by here, you HAVE to try the "cheese rolls."
Open:
MON-THU 11:00 am-10:00 pm
FRI 11:00 am-11:00 pm
SAT 5:00 pm-11:00 pm
SUN 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Panera Bread
Casual, inexpensive place for sandwiches, soups and salads.
White Wolf Cafe
A local favorite.
Harp and Celt Restaurant and Irish Pub
Our favorite place to grab a pint, H&C also has excellent pub fare.
Wall Street Cantina
The cornerstone of Downtown, the Wall St. Cantina is always bustling with people looking for a good time. A longtime favorite for lunch, dinner & late night food, the Cantina serves up tasty fare that won’t whack your wallet. Grab a table on the patio and watch the action
Wildside's Bar and Grill
Known throughout the city for our award winning BBQ and casual, fun atmosphere, the locals flock here for the food as well as the live entertainment. The meat cuts, including our ribs, tri-tip and pulled pork, have achieved award winning status in part from our preparation which calls for dry rubbed seasoning before being slowly smoked for hours.
310 Lakeside
An upscale "American Cuisine"
Bravissimo Italian Café
My favorite local Italian restaurant.
From their website, "Nestled here in Thorton Park, the warm comfortable atmosphere makes the guest feel comfortable in flop flops or tuxedoes. Our service here is never aggressive or pushy, but always ready to offer help if needed.
Our menu consists of simple Italian food done well. We offer daily lunch and dinner specials. Our wine lists boasts of over 90 different wines, many available by the glass."
Beacon
Moderately priced upscale American cuisine. Chic.
