Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Orlando

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Orlando? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Park Pizza & Brewing Company

4.9

4.9 (652)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

South Orlando

About the restaurant

Park Pizza & Brewing Company is a family-friendly restaurant in Lake Nona fostering a communal atmosphere with shared seating and friendly service. An upbeat gathering place for pizza and craft beer lovers, alike, Orlando residents and visitors can enjoy crisp salads, delicious wood-fired pizzas, and house-brewed beer in the dining room, at the bar, or under the palm trees on the patio.

Pizza offerings include the classics as well as unique specialties like the Pepperoni Picante, Bleu Bird and Hawaiian-style Big Island. Brewed in house, craft beer offerings include the always-on-tap IPA, Standard Lager, Belgian Wit, Blonde Ale, along with other seasonal favorites.

Top review

Tiffany

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

Service was top notch. I believe I requested low top but was sat at a high top. Lemonade refills were not free.

Raglan Road Irish Pub

4.8

4.8 (12470)

$30 and under

Irish

Lake Buena Vista

About the restaurant

Orlando's multi-award winning Irish Restaurant and Pub, built entirely in Ireland, shipped Lock, Stock and Beer Barrel to Disney Springs™ Irish owned and operated, Raglan Road offers the very best Irish cuisine, beers, and spirits offering a delicious mix of traditional & contemporary dishes with a Celtic twist.

Fantastic live Irish entertainment 7 nights a week featuring dance shows with our award winning dancers and exciting house bands imported from Ireland.
Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant is the Life & Soul of Ireland at Disney Springs Orlando.

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BradVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We were seated near the stage so we had a great view of the dancers and band. Our food was delicious. My wife enjoyed her Shepherds pie, I had bangers and mash and our son fish and chips. Tarin was our server and did a great job.

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4.8

4.8 (597)

$31 to $50

American

Maitland

About the restaurant

• $10 Entertainment Fee Per Person on Friday, Saturday & Monday Night Jazz Jam (first Monday of the month)•
• $25 Minimum Food & Beverage Purchase Per Person Monday-Thursday•
• $50 Minimum Food & Beverage Purchase Per Person for on Friday & Saturday•
• Friday & Saturday: Reservations available until 7:30pm, after that time we accept walk ins only!•
•Parties of 7 or more must purchase a group package, contact us at 407-795-1582•
**If minimums are not met you will be charged the remaining balance**

Weekly Deals:
Happy Hour Tuesday-Thursday from 5:30pm-7pm: Half off appetizers
Tuesday- Burger & Brew $15, 1/2 off Wine Bottles all night!
Wednesday- 1/2 off select Whiskey & Wine all night!
Thursday- 1/2 off Don Julio Anejo, Blanco and Reposado all night!

Located in Maitland, Florida, Jazz Tastings combines the intimate atmosphere of a jazz bar with a classy menu. There is also an impressive alcohol list to enjoy along with the soothing music and great food.

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JeffreyDVIP

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

Wonderful music, a great show, good food, good service, we will be back.

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Popular dish

Wagyu Burger

Popular dish

Bread Pudding of the Day

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Shrimp & Grits

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Winter Garden, FL | Flamingo Crossings

4.8

4.8 (202)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Four Corners

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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Scott

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

Had a great meal for four. Our server was very helpful and had great recommendation’s.

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Estefan Kitchen Orlando

4.7

4.7 (2816)

$30 and under

Latin / Spanish

Kissimmee

About the restaurant

It’s a New Chapter . . . but the Tradition continues.
Bongos Cuban Café is NOW Estefan Kitchen Orlando at the Promenade at Sunset Walk Margaritaville Resort Orlando. This fun, vibrant destination features LIVE MUSIC, DINING, DANCING, and HAPPY HOUR. Come join us at our spectacular new home where the rhythm never stops.

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StephanieVIP

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

We absolutely loved the food and ambiance. The portions were big enough to share. Even my picky eater children loved the picadillo. We’ll be returning

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Eleven at Reunion Resort

4.6

4.6 (172)

$30 and under

American

Champions Gate

About the restaurant

Dine in elegant style at our rooftop restaurant, offering a variety of small plates and craft cocktails. Eleven boasts breathtaking panoramic views of Orlando, accompanied by live entertainment nightly. Plan your evening accordingly, and you may even see the firework shows at nearby theme parks!
We look forward to seeing you.

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Christy

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

Absolutely love Eleven! It's a must-stop every time we come back to Reunion.

Oza Izakay

4.6

4.6 (28)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Meticulously crafted from a desire to bring people closer together, Oza Izakaya serves to surround our guests with pure bliss. Every bite, every sip, and every moment is designed for your enjoyment and to make memories alongside those you cherish. Taking inspiration from the stars, “uoza” or 魚座 celebrates Pisces, the fish in the sky, and our team wants to provide a similarly celestial experience for you.

An izakaya is a place where you can unwind, have a drink, and laugh with family and friends. It’s a home away from home. And we want to welcome you home.

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Camila

Dined 7 days ago

Perfect as always! Delicious food and outstanding presentation.

Sports & Social Orlando

4.6

4.6 (15)

$30 and under

American

I Drive / Sand Lake

About the restaurant

RAISING THE SPORTS BAR!

Sports & Social at Live! at the Pointe Orlando offers guests an elevated food and beverage experience including made-from-scratch game day favorites, and curated cocktails.
GAME DAY HEADQUARTERS

Don't miss a minute of the action! Sports & Social brings together top-rated and industry-leading sports gaming platforms with an immersive sports entertainment experience.

Sports fans can watch multiple games and sporting events on a state-of-the-art LED media wall and enjoy live fan-cams, competitions, games and electrifying sound and light effects.
MADE-FROM-SCRATCH MENU

Enjoy a full lunch and dinner menu, as well as an indulgent weekend brunch experience on weekends.

Guests can expect a full menu of elevated food items such as Cacio e Pepe Arancini, Miso-Glazed Salmon Bowl & Chicken-Bacon Ranch Soft Crunch Tacos.

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Tammy

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Great place to watch a game! Fun environment. Good food. Great service!

Bahama Breeze - Orlando - International Drive

4.5

4.5 (929)

$30 and under

Caribbean

I Drive / Sand Lake

About the restaurant

When you're at Bahama Breeze Island Grille, life's one big party. It's an escape from the ordinary and a much-needed excuse for you to let loose. Famous since 1996 for tropical cocktails, live music, and more, the vibe here is always as amazing as that Caribbean-inspired food we're known for. Bahama Breeze offers your favorites: seafood, salads, chicken-all with island flair. From Jerk Chicken Pasta to Seafood Paella, you can enjoy the islands one taste at a time, discovering new flavors along the way. Naturally, we're the perfect spot for all the sunniest moments in life: happy hours with friends, anniversaries, birthdays, date nights and unique culinary experiences. So, when you're ready to raise your glass and move your feet, the party's in full swing and the islands are waiting for you or if you'd rather bring the Island party home, online ordering is a Breeze too!

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Rhonda

Dined on Dec 19, 2024

The service and food were great. Wish we had a Bahama breeze back home!

Palm Tree Club Orlando

4.5

4.5 (26)

$31 to $50

American

I Drive / Sand Lake

About the restaurant

Laid-Back Luxury, Vibrant Nightlife & Upscale Coastal Cuisine

Located at The Pointe Orlando, Palm Tree Club is a chic venue bringing together elevated dining and pleasure with an exciting, captivating, and vibrant ambiance seamlessly merging into one unique experience.

Indulge in an unparalleled culinary and entertainment experience at Palm Tree Club, offering upscale coastal cuisine and vibrant nightlife centered around laid-back luxury. Celebrate the night away at our rooftop lounge and enjoy meticulously curated sounds provided by some of music’s biggest names.

Bring your crew to enjoy the fun and refined atmosphere of Palm Tree Club’s vacation-like setting.

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Fabian

Dined 6 days ago

Overall experience was good but music was a little too loud during dinner. Hard to have conversations with friends w/o yelling at each other. Food was good and staff was nice.

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