Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Orlando

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Hemisphere Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport

4.7

4.7 (393)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

South Orlando

About the restaurant

Hemisphere offers an active, upbeat environment that engages guests' senses. Chef de Cuisine Jason Moltz's seasonal menus feature hand-crafted dishes that infuse fresh, local ingredients with modern world flavors. Hemisphere also features an incredible wine selection and cuvées. We are located on the ninth floor of the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport with convenient access to downtown Orlando, the Interstate 4 business and tourism corridor, as well as the neighboring Lake Nona community. A great place to dine or relax before/after your flight or with complimentary valet parking, it's an unexpected but excellent option for Orlando & Lake Nona area residents!

Top review

Eric

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent as always… great views, superior service, broad wine selection, and the lamb chops were amazing! If you are staying at the Hyatt at the airport it is very convenient and highly recommended, we look forward to Hemispheres every time we come to Orlando.

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Popular dish

Grilled Octopus

Good Morning Breakfast with Goofy and His Pals

4.9

4.9 (242)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Lake Buena Vista

About the restaurant

Experience Good Morning Breakfast with Goofy & His Pals character breakfast, offered at Ravello on select dates. The breakfast features a wonderful assortment of traditional breakfast favourites along with an omelette station. A photographer will be on-site to capture your memories with Goofy & Pals, the always-entertaining stars of the breakfast.*

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Kate

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Excellent character breakfast! Food was delicious and the service was amazing!

Bites & Bubbles

4.8

4.8 (1358)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown Orlando

About the restaurant

Welcome to Bites & Bubbles, a locally owned and operated restaurant in the heart of the Mills 50 District at Mills Park Orlando. We offer an unparalleled dining experience, with delicious cuisine, an amazing selection of wines, a full liquor bar, and an ambiance brimming with merriment. We pride ourselves on using only the freshest ingredients, and our menu changes regularly, sometimes daily, to showcase the finest seasonal offerings.

We offer our full dinner menu Monday through Saturday starting at 5PM, Sunday Brunch starting at 11:30AM, as well as monthly wine dinners for those who want to indulge in a truly special dining experience. As proprietors deeply rooted in the community, we sincerely appreciate your patronage. It is our unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional food, drink, and service that drives us. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you at Bites & Bubbles soon.

Cheers!
Chef Eddie (Bites) & Nicholas (Bubbles)

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Kathy

Dined 4 days ago

The holiday decor and music contributed to the Christmas dinner for my dear friends and me. Our server was personable and had a wonderful sense of humor. Our food was delicious, as was the specialty drink. It was a beautiful evening.

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Experience

New Year's Eve

Aurora

4.7

4.7 (924)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Waterford Lakes

About the restaurant

The stunning lightshow of auroras wouldn't be visible without the combination of unique elements. In turn, we know that true beauty can be found when people from all walks of life come together under one roof for a shared purpose. This is the spirit of Aurora at the Celeste. We believe wonder is created in the midst of communal experiences, particularly over a shared love for delicious food and captivating atmosphere.

An immersive concept set apart from all others in Orlando, Aurora is a restaurant experience that captures vast attention through colorful flavors, stunning ambiance, and refined service. With an emphasis on fresh, locally sourced food, Aurora is a glimmering spectacle within the Celeste Hotel experience.

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Lisa

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was incredible! We had the tuna and empanadas to start. The seafood chowder was amazing as were all of the entrees. Highly recommend.

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Russell's on Lake Ivanhoe

4.7

4.7 (1247)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown Orlando

About the restaurant

Located on the historic Lake Ivanhoe, Russell's offers an upscale casual dining restaurant and bar featuring an innovative and fresh menu, all with an amazing view and atmosphere.

Chef Emmanual Clement has created a varied and exciting menu based on his international experience.
Some of our favorite suggestions include:
Artisan Charcuterie Board, Roasted Beets & Burrata Napoleon & Octopus Escabeche (we cure our own meats)
Entrees: Grilled Swordfish with Sorrel Sauce, Crispy Duck Confit & Tenderloin Au Poivre (all sauces made fresh in house)
Desserts: White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce & Cranberry Crème Brulée (all our desserts are made in house)

Awards:
Top Tables 2020
Best Burger 2021 Orlando Sentinel Foodie Award
Best Ambiance; Editor's Choice Orlando, The City's Magazine
Best Brunch: Readers' Choice Orlando, The City's Magazine

If you any dietary requirements just let us know ahead of time and we will try and accommodate you.

See you soon!

Top review

David

Dined 3 days ago

Phenomenal service and ambiance. Food delicious. Casual feel for classy service. Great location for main course stop while other neighboring spots are available

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Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (2643)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

South Orlando

About the restaurant

A cornerstone of Lake Nona Town Center, Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen serves a colorful spectrum of snacks, starters and social plates, craft beer, fine wine, and specialty cocktails designed to tantalize the taste buds and inspire connectivity. Dine inside in cozy banquettes, outside on the covered patio, or in the solarium, complete with views of Lake Nona’s community art installation, “The Beacon.”

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Mike

Dined 2 days ago

Tried a bunch of different options, all were fantastic. Justin was a great attentive but not intrusive waiter.

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Popular dish

Brussels Sprouts

Popular dish

Butterscotch Bread Pudding

Popular dish

Edamame Al Forno

Soco Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (2172)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Downtown Orlando

About the restaurant

Soco Restaurant features Southern Contemporary Cuisine with a progressive culinary approach under the direction of award-winning Executive Chef/Partner Greg Richie. The restaurant offers genuine southern hospitality in a warm and welcoming environment. Our team is dedicated to overall excellence and cultivating Downtown Orlando as a dining destination.

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Lisa

Dined 7 days ago

Lovely from start to finish. The staff were fantastic and the food even better!

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Popular dish

Chicken -n- French Toast

Popular dish

Fried Chicken Biscuit Sandwich

Popular dish

Soco Style Chicken and Dumplings

Canvas Restaurant and Market

4.5

4.5 (2758)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

South Orlando

About the restaurant

Canvas Restaurant & Market is located at the Laureate Park Village Center in the heart of Lake Nona. The 278-seat restaurant is one of Orlando's only waterfront dining destinations and serves new American cuisine. Known for one of the best brunches in Orlando, our sunset views, extensive outdoor seating, and great food and drink, and our great service, Canvas is perfect for a drink at the bar, a business lunch, a romantic dinner or a relaxing brunch.

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MadelynVIP

Dined 6 days ago

So much the better restaurant than even a few months ago

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Popular dish

Chicken Cutlet Sandwich

Experience

Christmas at Canvas

Experience

New Year's Eve at Canvas

Lake Mary Social

4.5

4.5 (436)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Lake Mary

About the restaurant

Take a break from the sights and sounds of central Florida and shift into a dimension of effortless elegance and subdued style in a lavish succession of spaces.

Lake Mary Social allows you to follow your spiritual blueprint and choose between the main floor's elevated dining, an intimate but connected bistro nook, a worldly and comfortable lounge off the beaten path, or you might slide into the electrifying dynamics of our VIP suites.

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Shelly

Dined 7 days ago

The food and service was amazing. We had bison lasagna and halibut. The entertainment was also very good. Singer was good and sound level was perfect. Thank you for making my friends birthday dinner wonderful!

The Southern on 8th

3.8

3.8 (113)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Clermont

About the restaurant

• Contemporary Southern Scratch Kitchen & Bar with Creative Chef Driven Cuisine
• Signature Items Include Local Florida Seafood, Angus Beef, Craft Cocktails
• Signature Weekend Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 AM - Chicken & Waffles, Shrimp & Grits, Peach Stuffed Cornflake Coated French Toast & More
• Live Music on the Weekends
• Happy Hour Tuesday- Sunday
• Outdoor Covered Patio and Open Air Courtyard Seating
• Located In Downtown Clermont

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Charlie

Dined on Nov 1, 2024

Well, this could be a diamond in the rough. Price of meals are a little high for the quality. It doesn’t matter because they have closed up shop.

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