Orlando Dining

Whether you’re a visitor, someone intending to relocate or already a resident of Orlando, reviewing options for dining out is a common activity because the city’s dining scene is so rich. From fine dining such as Olympia Restaurant to something moderately priced such as Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill, Orlando covers all tastes, age groups, occasions and price ranges.

With so many people needing Internet connections, finding a restaurant or eatery that offers free Wi-Fi is a bonus for those all important lunch or dinner meetings. Moreover, it seems offering free Wi-Fi is a growing trend – and not only at coffee shops. There are a number of dining venues in Orlando that offer Wi-Fi including Barnie's Coffee Kitchen, Bananas Modern American Diner and Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux.

Apart from healthy eating, diners who are gluten intolerant need to be very mindful of ordering from the menu. Finding delicious meals, while still following the doctor's orders, is becoming easier as many chefs include gluten-free selections on the menu. Chi Pan Asian, Cevíche Tapas Bar & Restaurant and Dandelion Communitea Café are all gluten-free friendly restaurants. Other specialty needs, such as vegan friendly meals, are on the menus of Ethos Vegan Kitchen, Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar and Bikkuri Sushi.

Eating out with the kids can sometimes be a hassle but not if you select a kid friendly restaurant before you leave home. Although there are plenty of fine eateries to select from throughout Orlando, 310 Lakeside - New American Cuisine and All American Café are two that are sure to be favorites with you and the children.

With so many lakes and the beautiful weather, there is nothing more relaxing or romantic than dining at a waterfront venue. Day or night there is something about water that calms the spirits and beckons you to stay a little longer relaxing over a scrumptious meal and a drink. Conversations linger and the hustle and bustle fades away. To enjoy these types of meals try Spice Modern Steakhouse ororland Gargi's Lakeside.

If you are looking for a venue to host a special occasion and a private party, then look no further than Hot Olives Simple Gourmet, Cevíche Tapas Bar & Restaurant or Harper's. These restaurants will cater to your private party needs and turn that special occasion into a memorable event.

Selecting from the best restaurants in Orlando, here are some that we have chosen for you to sample.

Pom Pom's Teahouse and Sandwicheria – Pom Pom's is located on Brumby Avenue and offers entrées under $10. Here you will find interesting and inviting gourmet sandwiches, specialty menu items such as Peppermint Bark Cupcake (when in season) and copious amounts of tea of every variety. The atmosphere is great and the menu even better.

Dexter's – located on East Washington Street in the Downtown area, Dexter's is a popular venue for happy hour revelers. The atmosphere starts outside with the cobblestone streets and continues inside where it is relaxed and casual. This is the perfect place to enjoy a wine or beer after work or to meet a friend for lunch. Known for its sandwiches, one you will want to try is Dexter’s Smoked Chicken Salad Sandwich. Just add your favorite beverage and enjoy.

Graffiti Junktion • American Burger Bar – this is another venue located on East Washington Strert and is an indoor/outdoor setting filled with burgers, drinks and excitement. It seems the décor is the result of a Craig's list ad seeking people to come in and graffiti the walls and benches alike. Popular burgers include the Chi-Town Stuffed and the Green Mountain.

Cevíche Tapas Bar & Restaurant – located on West Church Street in a revived downtown locale Ceviche is a highly rated restaurant offering gluten-free friendly menus, happy hour, private party functions and live music. Ceviche is a unique Spanish Tapas restaurant and boasts the 'Top Twenty New Restaurants in Florida' award by Florida Trend Magazine. Put Ceviche on your calendar and enjoy over 30 different $4 Tapas all day, every Tuesday.

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