Kickstart 2024 with a culinary adventure through Orlando, inspired by the top picks from Instagram influencer and guest blogger Christina Petsos. Among the highlights is the MICHELIN Recommended Black Rooster Taqueria.
Orlando's food scene has exploded, offering a mix of fabulous new and enduring favorites amidst a diverse and thriving culinary landscape. With over 51 MICHELIN Guide restaurants, the city's dining options are more exciting than ever. Here's a list of 24 Orlando restaurants you won't want to miss in 2024.
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**Downtown Orlando & Surrounds**
- **Black Rooster Taqueria:** A local favorite for tacos, featuring fresh ingredients and handmade tortillas in the Mills 50 District. Its farm-to-taco approach emphasizes sustainability and quality, with the smoked beef brisket taco being a standout.
- **Boca Winter Park:** Nestled on Park Avenue, Boca offers delightful dishes like lobster wontons and braised short rib pasta in a serene setting.
- **Chayote Barrio Kitchen:** A new Latin cuisine gem by celebrity Chef Mario Pagan, offering a unique dining experience in Winter Park with standout dishes like Chilean sea bass.
- **Edoboy:** A unique eight-person standing sushi bar in the Mills 50 District, offering a fast and fun dining experience with some of the freshest fish around.
- **The Glass Knife:** Known for stunning pastries and more, this Winter Park bakery serves up beautiful desserts and savory delights.
- **Juju:** Offering a mix of Susuru favorites and unique dishes, Juju delights with dry-aged fish and a relaxed kappo-style dining in The Milk District.
- **Market To Table:** Located in Winter Garden, this restaurant presents modern American cuisine with classics, offering dishes like truffle gnocchi and braised short ribs.
- **The Nauti Lobstah:** A cozy seafood spot in Apopka serving fresh Maine lobster, known for its Connecticut-style lobster rolls and lobster bisque.
- **Park Pizza & Brewing Company:** A Lake Nona community favorite for pizza, wings, and craft beer.
- **Prato:** A sophisticated Italian eatery in Winter Park, offering a blend of classic and contemporary dishes under the guidance of James Beard-nominated Chef Brandon McGlamery.
- **Smoke & Donuts:** An inventive spot combining donuts with barbecue, offering a unique taste experience in The Milk District.
- **Thrive Cocktail Lounge & Eatery:** A downtown Orlando spot with an Asian-inspired tapas menu, offering dishes like truffle sliders and scallop torched nigiri.
- **Vinia Wine & Kitchen:** An Italian-Brazilian restaurant in Winter Park's Hannibal Square, known for its oxtail gnocchi and Brazilian cheese bread.
**Tourism District Favorites**
- **A Land Remembered:** A stellar steakhouse at Rosen Shingle Creek, offering top-quality meats and impeccable service near Universal Orlando Resort.
- **At Siam Thai Cuisine:** A hidden gem on International Drive, this restaurant offers authentic Thai dishes with a personal touch.
- **Bull & Bear:** Located in Waldorf Astoria Orlando, this prime steakhouse offers a romantic ambiance and exceptional dishes on Disney property.
- **Chima Steakhouse Orlando:** An upscale Brazilian steakhouse in Dr. Phillips, known for its high-quality meats and unique offerings like jalapeño picanha.
- **Descend 21:** A social and entertainment lounge at I-Drive’s Hyatt Regency Orlando, offering food, drinks, and fun activities in a beautiful poolside setting.
- **Four Flamingos, A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen:** A tropical-inspired kitchen at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, offering innovative dishes by Chef Richard Blais.
- **Hemisphere Restaurant:** A fine dining experience atop Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, offering stunning views and locally sourced dishes.
- **JoJo’s ShakeBAR Orlando:** Known for extravagant milkshakes and tasty food, this Pointe Orlando spot is perfect for indulging.
- **Kavas Tacos + Tequila:** A lively Tex-Mex restaurant at Pointe Orlando, offering diverse dishes and entertaining performances.
- **Norman’s:** The comeback of a beloved venue by Chef Norman Van Aken, now in Dr. Phillips, offering a blend of new and classic cuisine.
- **Seito Sushi Sand Lake:** A Japanese dining spot in Dr. Phillips with a stunning Hanami Bar, offering exceptional sushi and more.
Each restaurant brings something unique to Orlando's dining scene, making them must-visits for locals and travelers alike in 2024.
