Walt Disney World Orlando Restaurants

The dining scene in Orlando was at one time epitomized by a plethora of fast-food fare, but there's been such an explosion of artisanal and locally sourced restaurants over the past five years that there are now seven local chefs and nine international celebrity chefs with James Beard Award nominations around the city. Some of the best restaurants in town can be found in resort hotels and theme-park complexes such as Disney Springs, but if you have the time, explore the local treasures beyond the resorts.

The signs of Orlando's dining progress is most evident in the last place one would look: Disney's fast-food outlets. Every eatery on Disney property offers a tempting vegetarian option, and kiddie meals come with healthful sides and drinks unless you specifically request otherwise. Chefs at Disney’s table-service restaurants consult face-to-face with guests about food allergies.

Around town, locals flock to the Ravenous Pig, the Rusty Spoon, Artisan's Table, and other gastropubs where the menu changes regularly; Luma on Park, a suave home of thoughtfully created cutting-edge meals; and any number of dining establishments competing to serve the very finest steak. Orlando's culinary blossoming began in 1995, when Disney's signature California Grill debuted, featuring farm-to-table cuisine and wonderful wines by the glass. Soon after, celebrity chefs started opening up shop. And in 2013, Disney completely revamped California Grill so it's a trendsetter once again.

Orlando's destination restaurants can be found in the theme parks, as well as in the outlying towns. Sand Lake Road is now known as Restaurant Row for its eclectic collection of worthwhile tables. Here you'll find fashionable outlets for sushi and seafood, Italian and chops, Hawaiian fusion and upscale Lebanese. Heading into the residential areas, the neighborhoods of Winter Park (actually its own city), Thornton Park, and Downtown Orlando are prime locales for chow. Scattered throughout Central Florida, low-key ethnic restaurants specialize in the fare of Turkey, India, Peru, Thailand, Vietnam—you name it. Prices in these family-owned finds are usually delightfully low.

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  • 1. Maria & Enzo's Ristorante

    $$$ | Disney Springs

    This complex of three restaurants is a haven of authentic Italian cuisine served up by two internationally known chefs (though the Disney "story" tells of an immigrant Italian couple who convert the Disney Springs Air Terminal into the eateries). Maria & Enzo's offers fine Italian cuisine in a sophisticated setting; neighboring Pizza Ponte has pizza by the slice, Italian pastries, and belly-filling sandwiches; Enzo's Hideaway, set in a former cast-access tunnel, serves classic dishes seldom seen in Florida, like fried artichokes and house-cured antipasti.

    The Landing, Walt Disney World, Florida, 32830, USA
    407-560–8466

    Known For

    • Authentic Roman and southern Italian cuisine
    • Some of the best steaks in Orlando
    • Whimsical and detail-rich atmospheres
  • 2. Oga's Cantina

    $$ | Disney's Hollywood Studios

    No Star Wars land would be complete without a kooky bar. Here you'll find a variety of beers on tap along with Star Wars themed drinks such as the T-16 Skyhopper with vodka, melon liqueur, kiwi, and half and half; or the Dagobah Slug Slinger, made with tequila, curaçao, citrus, and ginger. Shareable snacks are available to enjoy while you take in the atmosphere. Fans of the former Star Tours attraction will appreciate the cantina's DJ, a familiar R-3X droid who previously piloted Starspeeders.

    Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Walt Disney World, Florida, USA
    407-939–3463

    Known For

    • Beer on tap and wine
    • Meat-and-cheese plate
    • Cocktails and mocktails
  • 3. Baseline Tap House

    $$$ | Disney's Hollywood Studios

    This eatery (re)creates a downtown Los Angeles corner pub, serving California wines and craft beers. Charcuterie boards featuring California cheeses and Bavarian pretzels with fondue are snackable highlights.

    Grand Avenue, Walt Disney World, Florida, 32830, USA
    407-939–3463

    Known For

    • Urban Los Angeles feel
    • Casual snacks
    • California beers, ciders, and wines
  • 4. Chef Art Smith's Homecomin'

    $$$ | Disney Springs

    Superstar chef Art Smith, recognized by foodies for having worked for Oprah and cooked for heads of state, incorporates ingredients from nearby farms, ranches, and fisheries in this tribute to down-home Southern cooking. Having been a part of Disney's College program (he started his career with a culinary internship here), he's returned to present dishes like his famous fried chicken, deviled eggs, shrimp and grits, pork chops, fried green tomatoes, mashed potatoes, and Southern slaw. The portions are enormous, and the flavors are bold. Try the Jasper Board sampler—smoked fish dip, pimento cheese, Tasso hams, bread-and-butter pickles, candied pecans, and buttermilk crackers—for a taste of everything. Save room for the Moonshine Mash (there's a long list of cocktails) and Smith's signature hummingbird cake.

    The Landing, Walt Disney World, Florida, 32830, USA
    407-939–5277

    Known For

    • Celebrity chef Art Smith's comfort food
    • Fried chicken
    • Signature cocktails and hummingbird cake
  • 5. Kimonos

    $$$ | EPCOT Resort Area

    Knife-wielding chefs prepare world-class sushi and sashimi, as well as other Japanese treats like soups and salads, at this sleek sushi bar, where bamboo-style floor tiles and dark teakwood furnishings set the scene. Popular items include the Dragon Roll (giant shrimp and tuna), Banzai Roll (spicy tuna, avocado, and eel), and Bagel Roll (smoked salmon, cream cheese, and cucumber). Cocktails are a draw, too, along with entertainment in the form of nightly karaoke.

    1200 EPCOT Resorts Blvd., Walt Disney World, Florida, 32830, USA
    407-934–1609

    Known For

    • Open until midnight
    • Nightly karaoke
    • Extensive sushi menu

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations not accepted
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  • 6. Milk Stand

    $ | Disney's Hollywood Studios

    Stop by the Milk Stand to grab a glass of blue milk, Luke Skywalker's favorite drink (green milk is available, too—who knew?). Both drinks are made with coconut and rice milk mixed with different fruits. Adults can have rum or tequila added to their beverage.

    Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Walt Disney World, Florida, USA
    407-939–3463

    Known For

    • Plant-based beverages
    • Star Wars collectibles
    • Blue milk
  • 7. Paddlefish

    $$$$ | Disney Springs

    Housed in a paddleboat on Lake Buena Vista, this sophisticated seafood destination has multiple outdoor dining areas, where same-day, fresh-catch selections are presented in any number of ways, from raw bar delicacies to the traditional Gulf-shore jambalaya or the Build-Your-Own Seafood Boil. There are non-seafood dishes like filet mignon and pork chops, as well as vegetarian options. The casual rooftop bar offers views of the entire Disney Springs complex.

    The Landing, Walt Disney World, Florida, 32830, USA
    407-939–2268

    Known For

    • Freshest possible seafood from around the world
    • Casual, late-night vibe from the rooftop lounge bar
    • Raw bar and impeccably cooked dishes
  • 8. Pongu Pongu

    $ | Animal Kingdom

    Na'vi-inspired treats, such as pineapple cream cheese spring rolls and giant pretzels, can be found here. But what kids will love is the Night Blossom, a limeade topped with passionfruit boba. Pongu Pongu also offers breakfast, so if you find yourself deep into the park without having stopped to eat, grab some French toast sticks here.

    Pandora–The World of Avatar, Walt Disney World, Florida, USA
    407-939–3463

    Known For

    • Breakfast
    • Specialty mocktail
    • Draft beers
  • 9. Ronto's Roasters

    $$ | Disney's Hollywood Studios

    If you're looking for a quick meal in Galaxy's Edge, this is the place. Among the meats that have been "roasted over a pod racer engine," you'll find pork rinds, roasted pork, and vegetable wraps. Groups who just want a small bite should consider the snack sampler in a droid bucket. Those who rushed straight for Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run will be happy to know they can pick up breakfast here between flights.

    Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Walt Disney World, Florida, 32830, USA
    407-939–3463

    Known For

    • Pork rinds
    • Specialty beverages
    • Quick meal
  • 10. Sunshine Seasons

    $ | EPCOT

    This market-style restaurant is great for a substantial meal or just a quick, healthy bite. Made using food sourced primarily on site, dishes might include stir-fried chicken or shrimp, vegetable korma, or oak-grilled salmon. Fruit and cheese plates plus assorted fruits and vegetables grown in the Living with the Land attraction are also available. 

    World Nature, Walt Disney World, Florida, USA
    407-939–3463

    Known For

    • Local veggies, fruits, and fish
    • Grilled salmon
    • Quick, cafeteria-style service
  • 11. The BOATHOUSE

    $$$$ | Disney Springs

    Who knows why the contemporary and upscale BOATHOUSE on the Disney Springs waterfront uses all CAPITALS in its name, but it does. Maybe it's just to draw attention to itself and its fresh seafood, raw bar, and premium steaks and chops. Dockside dining or classic boathouse settings are on offer. After dinner, save room for dessert—Key lime pie in a mason jar, perhaps—and allow time to explore the restaurant’s impressive on-site fleet of classic boats. Not on the menu are guided tours by Amphicar, vehicles that drive like cars on land and glide like boats on water—they depart from the dock by the restaurant.

    The Landing, Walt Disney World, Florida, 32830, USA
    407-939–2628

    Known For

    • Fresh seafood
    • Lobster bake for two with whole Maine lobster and clams
    • A good place to arrange "Amphicars" tours
  • 12. The Land Cart

    $ | EPCOT

    If you're looking for a break from greasy vacation food, stop by The Land Cart for a fruit and cheese tray or a veggie and hummus tray. It's a short walk to benches where you can eat overlooking the upside-down water fountain by Journey in Imagination.

    World Nature, Walt Disney World, Florida, USA
    407-939–3463

    Known For

    • Fresh fruits and veggies
    • Easy walk-up
    • Pretty views
  • 13. The Polite Pig

    $$ | Disney Springs

    The James Beard Award–nominated chef-owners of the Ravenous Pig gastropub in nearby Winter Park opened this sit-down restaurant to give Disney visitors a taste of Orlando's finest. They do it by sourcing as many ingredients as possible from local farmers and purveyors, as well as by house-smoking the ribs, brisket, and chicken and offering special Southern sides like tomato-and-watermelon salad or smoked corn with lime butter. The bar offerings include locally made beer and cocktails; a selection of nearly 100 whiskies adds an extra kick.

    Town Center, Walt Disney World, Florida, 32830, USA
    407-938–7444

    Known For

    • Locally sourced ingredients
    • Meats smoked on premises
    • Locally owned and operated by critcally acclaimed chefs
  • 14. Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill

    $$$$ | Disney Springs

    Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck's California-crafted eatery serves a mixture of dishes, from Mediterranean-influenced entrées and signature pizzas to seared Florida red snapper with mango and corn salsa to whole grilled fish, mesquite-grilled pork chops, flat-iron steaks, and filet mignon. Gooey desserts, crafted cocktails, and a gelato bar complete the cosmopolitan scene.

    Town Center, Walt Disney World, Florida, 32830, USA
    407-815–2100

    Known For

    • Name-brand dining in familiar surroundings
    • California ranch–style atmosphere
    • World-famous pizza
  • 15. Woody's Lunch Box

    $ | Disney's Hollywood Studios

    A lunch box meal never tasted so good! The turkey sandwich comes with tomato-basil soup, and the BBQ Brisket Melt has a deliciously tangy sauce, but the grilled three-cheese sandwich is so popular that Disney has actually shared the recipe on its website. Splurge on the adorable alien slipper cup for your drink.

    Toy Story Land, Walt Disney World, Florida, USA
    407-939–3463

    Known For

    • Fresh-daily tarts
    • Grilled cheese and tomato soup
    • BBQ Brisket Melt

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