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Local Orlando restaurants: where locals eat

Away from the parks, Orlando has a strong local food scene, especially in Winter Park, Mills 50 and downtown.

Updated October 2026

Diners in a restaurant courtyard at night
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MICHELIN-recognized Orlando

The MICHELIN Guide came to Orlando in 2022. The 2026 guide gives one star to Camille, Kadence, Ômo by Jônt, Soseki and Victoria & Albert's, and two stars to Sorekara. Recognition changes every year, so check the guide for the current list. A few highlights:

Victoria & Albert's

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort · Fine dining

A multi-course tasting menu and one of Florida's most celebrated dining rooms.

Kadence

Audubon Park · Japanese omakase

An intimate, MICHELIN-starred omakase counter in a small, black-painted building.

Capa

Four Seasons Resort Orlando · Spanish steakhouse

Rooftop dining with views of the Disney fireworks. MICHELIN-recommended.

Knife & Spoon

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes · Steak and seafood

Chef John Tesar's dry-aged steaks and seafood. MICHELIN-recommended.

Winter Park

Park Avenue in Winter Park is lined with shops, sidewalk cafes and restaurants, a short drive north of downtown. Take a scenic boat tour on the chain of lakes before dinner.

Prato

Park Avenue · Italian

Wood-fired pizza and house-made pasta in a lively room.

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine

Park Avenue · Turkish

Known for its giant lavas bread balloon and kebabs.

4 Rivers Smokehouse

Winter Park and other locations · Barbecue

Texas-style brisket from an Orlando-born barbecue chain.

Mills 50, the Milk District and downtown

The Mills 50 district, around Mills Avenue and Colonial Drive, grew from Orlando's Vietnamese community into one of the city's best food neighborhoods.

Hawkers Asian Street Food

Mills 50 · Asian street food

Started here in 2011 and now has locations around the country.

Pho 88

Mills 50 · Vietnamese

A long-running pho house in the heart of the district.

Beefy King

Milk District · Sandwiches

Orlando's roast beef sandwich shop since 1968.

Se7en Bites

Milk District · Bakery and brunch

Southern bakery known for its pies and brunch.

Restaurants open, close, move and change hours often. Check the restaurant's own website or call before you go. No restaurant paid to be listed.

Neighborhood food tours

Exploring beyond the parks?

Rent a car from USA Auto Rental, compare Orlando hotel deals at Rooms Cheap, and see Plan It Orlando for neighborhoods and day trips.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Mills 50 district?

A neighborhood around the intersection of Mills Avenue and Colonial Drive (State Road 50) just east of downtown Orlando, known for Vietnamese and other Asian restaurants, bars and murals.

When did the MICHELIN Guide come to Orlando?

In 2022, as part of the MICHELIN Guide Florida, which also covers Miami and Tampa.