Let’s step away from the theme parks for a bit and explore more of the local food scene Orlando has to offer.In today’s edition, we rounded up 5 of the best spots to add to your Orlando culinary bucket list. 🌴☀️💫
#1 ÔMO BY JÔNT
The three-room, 16-seat “experiential” offshoot of D.C.’s two-Michelin-starred tasting counter Jônt quickly becomes Orlando’s ‘best restaurant’ designation. Guests not into a full-course, 3-hour dining experience can opt for the $195 “Journey” or $145 “Excursion” tasting menus. Perfect for date nights or special celebrations.
#2 LAMP & SHADE CRAFT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS
Paying homage to the longstanding lamp store that owned the space since the 1960s, Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen is a must-try when in Orlando. The restaurant does everything from small groups to full buyouts, and even curated in-house experiences.
#3 CORO
One of the best restaurants to open in Orlando in 2024, Coro’s creative menu of globally-inflected dishes is full of incredible and spectacular turns. Chef-owner Tim Lovero displays a masterful hand in honoring the flavors and ingredients from the Far East to the Middle East to West Africa in a manner that’s creative, respectful, and visually appealing. The best part? The wine list is exquisite.
#4 FOUR FLAMINGOS
Four Flamingos is known for its citrus and curated seafood fare. Dining at Four Flamingos, a 2024 Michelin Guide selection, feels like ambling back to a distant era. Each dynamic dining space, including the adorable screened-in back porch, feels right out of Key West.
#5 YAO’S
Yao’s is a modern Chinese kitchen, honoring tradition yet adopting modern interpretations and accentuating the qualities of locally sourced ingredients. Yao’s presents a roster of hybridized meals that redefines the “American-Chinese” culinary landscape.
With its rich tradition, Orlando proves that it’s not just a theme park destination—it’s a culinary hotspot waiting to be explored. Which one are you adding to your bucket list? Let us know in the comments
