Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Orlando / Central Florida East

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Katya Vineyards

4.9

4.9 (789)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Ocala

About the restaurant

At Katya Vineyards we believe in the power of food to bring people together, create lasting memories, and celebrate the joy of shared moments. Every dish from Executive Chef Tony Deras is a labor of love and paired with our exquisite wine list and hand crafted cocktails.

Come experience the warmth of Katya Vineyards – where fine dining meets familial embrace.

Top review

Bill

Dined 3 days ago

Applaud what they are doing here, it’s very special. Their attention to customers is excellent. The food was nice, good flavors, and everything plated looked amazing. The ambiance was spectacular! This is a great special occasion place. Truly joyful and will return.

63 Sovereign

5.0

5 (578)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Ormond Beach

About the restaurant

63 Sovereign is on a mission to bring together all of the characteristics associated with a great dining experience. Delicious food and drink, prepared and served to you by a passionate team of professionals in a charming and comfortable setting.

We believe that dining is more than a routine. It is an experience that ties us to our roots, keeps us connected and provides fuel for the soul.

Our menu is a progressive interpretation of cuisine from around the world. A carefully curated raw bar highlights an excellent selection of cold water oysters. Our seasonal selections feature ingredients that change throughout the year, while our staple menu showcases many of our traditional favorites.

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kasey

Dined 3 days ago

Great experience… such a treasure in Ormond beach

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Popular dish

Charcuterie Board

The Fat Snook

4.8

4.8 (1133)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Cocoa Beach

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Fat Snook!
We are a casual beachside restaurant packed with a tremendous passion for fresh, local seafood, top quality seasonal ingredients, and hand selected boutique-style wines and craft beers from
across the world.
Since opening in May of 2007, The Fat Snook has been dedicated to supporting local purveyors; Which has enabled us to showcase some of the finest ingredients Florida has to offer.

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Lucinda

Dined 7 days ago

Omg…a food experience!!! So amazing. The first bite was an explosion of flavors, Caribbean flair amazing!!! I wish I could describe how happy this meal and moment made me feel!! Don’t judge, literal tears :)

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!

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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

Mildreds Big City Food

4.7

4.7 (648)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Gainesville

About the restaurant

We are North Central Florida's farm-to-table, local, sustainable foods restaurant. Operated by Bert and Tara Gill, Mildred's offers a seasonally changing menu highlighting what is available locally.

Offering quality and freshness with no shortcuts, our team prepares each dish from scratch.

We serve local produce and fresh Florida seafood every day. We also feature a full bar, an award winning wine list and homemade cakes and cheesecakes.

Mildred's is proud to say we serve Gainesville's best food! We are also in the Golden Spoon Hall of Fame for our dedication to great food and service year after year.

Reservations for lunch are not necessary.

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KahtiVIP

Dined today

This was our first time there it was excellent we will definitely be back. Thank you justice.

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!

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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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4.7

4.7 (720)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Melbourne

About the restaurant

Crush XI is a casually hip gathering place serving up Rustic American Cookery, boutique style wines and thoughtfully crafted cocktails.
Crush XI is located in Historic Downtown Melbourne in The Iconic FlatIron Building.
The charm of the restaurant is complimented by the original brickwork and tin ceilings in this circa 1920's building.
Crush XI has a chef driven menu that changes seasonally.
Our staff will graciously walk you through the offerings on the menu.
The cocktail program is award winning!
We approach cocktails much like we approach food...thoughtfully made from scratch everyday.
Our uniquely domestic wine selection is a nod and a wink to our namesake, Crush, celebrating the crush of the grapes and the harvest in wine country.
Join us for our NEW Happy Hour!
EVERYDAY from 4-6pm - Enjoy modified cocktail pricing and 1/2 off ALL APPETIZERS!
If you don't find the reservation time you are looking for, Please call us to book at (321) 312-6070

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Tommie

Dined 3 days ago

I love going to crush 11!! Everything there is so delicious and all the cocktails are amazing!! I was surprised it was busy on a Tuesday night. Our server was Nicole and she was so sweet!! The only thing I took a star off for was it took a while to get our food and drinks. Granted it was busy, so I’m sure that’s why, but it did take longer than expected. Other than that, this place is spectacular! I do miss when they changed up their menu seasonally. They don’t do that anymore and it makes me sad. I do think this place needs to have seasonal cocktails or seasonal specials or something to spice it up a bit.

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Popular dish

Carrot Cake Ice Cream

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