Mouthwatering Venues & Event Spaces in Orlando

ICEBAR Orlando

★★★★☆ 3.6 (357) • $$

"This has been on my list for yearssssss and while I'm glad we went, I don't think we would go back. We went on a Sunday as soon as they opened and we were the only people in there for a while. It's definitely more of a novelty place. Overpriced like everything else on international drive. I love that they take complimentary photos for you. The food was average bar food and the drinks were premixed."

The Yardery

★★★★☆ 3.8 (136) • $$

"Great first-time experience at The Yardery the night of the Sanford Christmas Parade. This is the perfect place to bring friends and family to catch a game while actually playing a few (cornhole, ping pong, etc.). Lovely servers take your order and are quick to offer suggestions, if you'd like. I went with the Yardery Burger (next time, it will be the fish tacos which were also recommended) and fries. The burger is a double smash burger with candied bacon, fried onion, and Yard Sauce - scrumptious! I don't think I waited more than 5 or so minutes for my food to come out - wow! Everything was great and, while I sat at the bar, it looked like everyone around me was having a great time. I definitely recommend this dining jewel just off Downtown Sanford - it's a few extra steps away from the hubbub of Downtown, but it will definitely be worth it. Yum!"

The Italian Joint

★★★★☆ 4.3 (140) • $$

"Ok wow!! I was pleasantly surprised. I read the reviews and thought, surely this can't be that good, but I was so wrong! I stopped by for lunch, and the warm and inviting ambiance immediately set the tone. The decor was charming and authentic, with plenty of natural light streaming in, creating a cozy yet lively vibe that made me feel like I was dining in a little corner of Italy.The service was great. It was attentive without being overbearing. The staff genuinely seemed to care about making the experience special, offering great recommendations and ensuring everything was perfect.And the food? Absolutely divine. I had the eggplant parm sandwich to go, and it was amazing--crispy, flavorful, and layered with just the right amount of toppings and cheese. Every bite was perfection. That bread!!This place truly exceeded my expectations in every way! If you're debating whether to give it a try, don't hesitate. You won't regret it!"

Formosa Winery Tasting House

★★★★☆ 4.2 (139) • $$

"I had a really good time here at Island Grove Wine Company. I made reservations for a Sunday Brunch. The ambiance here is beautiful. There is both inside and outside seating and it looks like a great place to host a dinner party event. I ordered the pink flamingo mimosa to start then later decided to get the wine card for $21 that way I can sample some of the wines. They were also handing out samples of one of their dessert wines. For food I ordered the shrimp and grits, which was delicious. This was a great laid back brunch experience. The customer service was great I will definitely be coming back."

Delaney's Tavern

★★★★★ 4.5 (738) • $$

"I went here for a work event and it wa very nice! Parking is a little weird with a parking garage nearby, but not a bad walk and the garage is free to use.The food was good but a bit pricey. The staff was friendly and attentive. It had a nice atmosphere and our big group of 10+ people were well taken care of and everyone enjoyed their meal. In particular, I had the Nashville hot chicken sandwich with fries and the chocolate cheesecake dessert. Again, pricey, but good quality. Overall, a solid option for a nicer meal in downtown Orlando."

Cedars Resturant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (15)

"Great food, great atmosphere and wonderful service. Will definitely visit again! Adide from the awesome hummus, the falafels and mixed kabobs were very good."

Citrus Club

★★★★☆ 4.4 (99)

"I booked this place for my dad's birthday and it was fantastic. Yes, you have to have a membership to dine here. Luckily I have reciprocal membership benefits through my golf club. There is a dress code- men must wear jackets, no sports attire, etc. You can find the specific dress code online. Service was excellent. Food was exquisite. The portions are on the smaller side, so we ordered a bunch of food. I was enjoying many cocktails so when my dinner arrived, I wasn't interested in eating it lol. The view from the restaurant is phenomenal- you can catch a gorgeous sunset. I loved how my mom and I were greeted with beautiful roses at the table. We ordered the pâté, tasso ham and a couple cheeses from the list, salmon cake, Caesar salad, she crab soup and pork belly as appetizers. For dinner, we had the filet, scallops, pork chop and and ribeye. For dessert, I had the "up all night" cocktail and we shared the lemon raspberry crème brûlée, frozen cookies and cream, and cherry blossom cheesecake. Everything was delicious. There are even little palate cleansers and an amuse bouche from the chef. It's so much food. Parking was in the garage. I can't recall if they validate part of it. But it's easy to park and ride the elevator up to the restaurant. It was a memorable night. I can't wait to go again for another special occasion. Heads up- some of my pics are from private parties that we had there, not just from the"

Infusion Tea

★★★★☆ 4.1 (656) • $$

"I wish Orlando had more spots like Infusion Tea! The staff and environment are both so warm, and I love how they have a wide selection of fun goods available for sale. Most importantly, the tea is excellent! I love how many varieties there are, and hate that I'll never be able to try them all.Pro tip: Order one of the Teas of the Day, and you'll get a discounted price AND free refills during your visit!"

Motorworks Brewing Orlando

★★★★☆ 4.3 (107) • $$

"Great suds, fun atmosphere, nice bartenders a very good selection of IPAs and other beers. Cider, too! Small kitchen puts out some very tasty barfare"

Pine & Oak Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.4 (72) • $$

"I've been there 3 or 4 times. The food has been delicious each time, the wait staff very friendly and accommodating, and the ambiance pleasant, especially early evening when the sun is setting."

The Plaza Live

★★★★☆ 3.7 (174) • $$

"Wow!!! First time at the Plaza Live and I loved it! I don't think I ever parked closer to any event I went to ever! If you're worried about finding a spot, get there early then walk over to the Plaza and go to Chick Fil A or Ale House or Too Jay's then walk back to the Plaza Live. The size of the venue is perfect for small to medium sized entertainers that wouldn't fit the Kia Center or even Hard Rock Live. The seating for a Comedy Show (Jeff Ross) was layed out nicely and I know they can do different configurations (chairs, no chairs). I didn't sit in the Balcony but it was a bit far from the stage.For drinks, the $6 PBR was delivered ASAP and a great value. Some of the liquor drinks were a bit overpriced for the size and quality of alcohol. Luckily, Total Wine is close so we loaded up on small moonshines and drank them before the show."

Celine

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (62) • $$$

"**Indoor Farmer's Market venue review**This was a lovely event, but I'm super glad we showed up early! Event was billed to happen from 12-4, however, they opened the doors slightly before noon and the place filled up quickly. It's an open venue, but with the tabletops and the items throughout, it turned into a tight squeeze pretty quickly.The venue itself was very nice. i could easily see this being used for showers, birthdays, weddings, etc. They have two floors, bars built into the middle space downstairs, and one upstairs on the end. There is one elevator, which is VERY small (barely fit myself and my stroller and that was it). There were stair cases on either side as well, for those who were able to use them.You could tell that they were not expecting quite the turn out that they received. Several vendors noted that they were sold out of items by around 2 p.m - event went til 4 p.m. There was also a line that built up outside as they reached max capacity around 12:30 p.m.It's easy to get to, and the Library Parking Garage is a short walk over and reasonably priced. Overall: AWhile it was crowded and they stacked up a line outside, this was still a fun way to support 23 local vendors and their businesses!!"

Crooked Can Brewing Company

★★★★★ 4.5 (631) • $$

"Came for a private memorial for a friend that had past. This place was her and her husband's favs so it was fitting for it to be here. We had a private area in a covered outdoor space. It was very nice. Open led to choosing from a slew of their beers. The one we tried was an amber and it was good. The catered buffet had Caprese salad skewers, pulled pork sliders and chicken/cheese empanadas. The sliders were very good, lots of pork. Being a fan of Tampa's Mr. Empanda theses weren't that good. Didn't try the skewers. I did learn that Liquid Death in a can is water. What a name! Very nice staff. Good location right in the middle of town. Would I try them in a normal situation? Oh yes, but in this setting I would give it a 3. Nothing wrong, just didn't get a good look at what they offer."

Mathers Social Gathering

★★★★★ 4.5 (561) • $$

"Me and my friends always have a good time! I always recommend this place! It is beautiful, great drinks, great place for date night, for birthdays.My friend already celebrated her birthday there, it is big and we were like 30 people in the party. Everybody had a great time!"

Maison & Jardin

★★★★☆ 3.9 (15)

"M & J is a classy joint, but they do accept riff raffs from time to time... or so it seems!Cicely had her wedding reception here last night and we invaded the place with tattoos, flasks, and questionable intentions. Mosley wore a satin napkin as a karate headband. Mr. Greene thought someone would bang the wedding planner in the bathroom. We spoke of Rodney Dangerfield whilst we sucked down whiskey drinks six ways to sunset. Not sure how l made it to the gym this morning.... Okay, I should say something useful about the place. The service was nearly world class, and the food was commendable. For appetizers we had stuffed mushrooms, jumbo shrimp and puffed pastries with crab cake filling. All were excellent. For dinner we had a delightful salad with spring mix, "high-end" goat cheese, toasted walnuts and a raspberry vinaigrette that was perfectly balanced. My main course was a prime rib served with carrots, asparagus and mashed potatoes. I'd rate it slightly above a country club dinner, if you've ever had such a thing.The quality of service and the setting make this place shine. I wonder if we'll ever be invited back. Ha!"

Bice Ristorante Orlando

★★★★☆ 3.6 (203) • $$$

"We had a lovely quiet meal with our "resort clothes or nicer" at this little gem in Portofino. We ate the wagu, the lobsters, and whatever was the specials. Fantastic bread. Kids had all the classic italian meals. We had a group of 10 and it was reserved way ahead of time, because it is a restaurant more suited, really, for smaller parties. We had a small reunion vacation and we had all just flown in that afternoon and could not bear to think outside the resort grounds, but wanted to spoil ourselves before hitting all the activities on vacation the next day. They delivered great service, and pretty good fine dining experience. Food wasn't stellar but was still very good. When you consider ambiance, service, smells, cleanliness, lighting and great menu choices, I would say this will be an annual reservation, should we stay at this resort again. Definitely will be back.Pretty, pretttay, prettay Good! ~Larry David"

Texas de Brazil

★★★★☆ 4 • $$$

"First time here since before covid and I will say I don't miss how busy the Plaza is but inside was a different story. Friendly greeting at the front. We had a large party so werent able to be seated until a majority arrived. But with the large and welcoming bar the wait was fine. Of course have to go with the Caipirinha. Actually one of my favorite drinks. Refreshing cocktail sweet and sour with the lime.My favorite meats are picahna, sirloin and filet mingonon, as well as the ribroast and churrasco. Service was great everyones drinks were full and no shortage or Cipririnha refills. When I was tapped out server came around and ask for desert and the desert display and presentation sealed the deal lol. We ordered some carrot cake, flan, cheesecake and creme brulee. Also offered a shot of Liqour 43 in a glass of expresso. That was the best expresso drink I've ever had. I wanted to finish the Glass but it was 10pm and knew it would keep me up all night.Well Def be back."

The Stubborn Mule

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

"Stubborn Mule is a fantastic spot for a delicious and satisfying meal in Orlando! My partner and I recently dined here, and it did not disappoint.I ordered the Stubborn Mule Burger, and it was absolutely phenomenal. The beef was cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful, with just the right balance of toppings to make every bite an experience. My partner got the Short Stop Burger, and they couldn't stop raving about how the sweet and savory flavors came together so well. Both burgers were accompanied by perfectly crispy fries that rounded out the meal wonderfully.The atmosphere at Stubborn Mule is lively yet relaxed, making it a great place for a casual date or dinner with friends. The staff was attentive and friendly, ensuring our drinks stayed topped off and that we had everything we needed.If you're looking for expertly crafted burgers in a trendy, welcoming environment, Stubborn Mule should definitely be on your list. We'll be back for sure to explore more of the menu!"

Jaleo by José Andrés

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$$

"We came here with a party of 6 (4 adults/2 kids) and were able to get a reservation and be seated without issues. Be ready to use those taste buds and the wallet as everything here is super worth it. We started with a few orders of croquettes (chicken & ham) they were great. While I'm used to a little more solid filling they tasted great and were a great appetizer. We also ordered the 5 cheese platter which was also a treat. For the main course we split a small paella between 4 people as well as the chorizo con papas to split. Our waitress Jhoy was tremendous and our visit and food was phenomenal. We will definitely be back. Tremendous work Chefs and staff of Jaleo!!!Bravo!!"

The Acre

★★★★☆ 4.4 (77)

"In case you didn't know, The Acre is under new ownership and is now more than just a wedding & event venue. They are open on select days to the public and have been hosting a variety of fun family-friendly events, markets, and festivals. So far, I've been to the Asian Moonlight Fest and Collective Corner market, and The Acre really does lend itself well to these sorts of events. The only challenge is always parking.I've attended (and worked) several weddings & events at The Acre in years past and I love what they've done with the property to make it feel more like a welcoming gathering place for kids and adults. It's always been a unique venue to enjoy the outdoors and with the nicer weather starting to roll in, this is sure to be a local hot spot this fall/winter. I visited this past weekend with my husband and baby to check out their normal operations (outside of when they have events & pop-ups happening). They have a little coffee & ice cream hut, a market & kitchen featuring ciabatta pizzas and beer/wine, multiple bars, plenty of seating areas and tables, an indoor lounge with a pool table, a tequila truck, firepit, kids playground area, restrooms, and more. On the weekends, they also bring in their own entertainment like stilt walkers, magicians, caricature artists, face painting, etc. Be sure to check their IG for upcoming events, hours, and special entertainment offerings. We tried the cacio e pepe dip, veggie pizza & pepperoni pizza. The dip was amazing -- it's made with ricotta & pesto and was served with perfectly toasted bread. I will say they really have that ciabatta on lock. I also enjoyed the pepperoni pizza. We ordered a couple Aperol spritzes to sip and enjoy in a nice shady spot. I appreciate that they have a couple indoor spaces as well and that the property is (mostly) stroller friendly. There are a few all grass/gravel areas and a few places with steps to enter. Right now, it's all decorated for fall with lots of pumpkins everywhere. It's definitely a great place to take you fall photos and I'm excited to see what they do for the holidays!"

The Edison

★★★★☆ 3.6 • $$$

"We came here for dinner on a weekday. Great ambiance with the Steam Punk decor and the Sound Society band was an added treat! The food was delicious - candied bacon, Edison burger and short ribs. I thoroughly enjoyed my Strawberry Fields Forever. Our server ~ Joli was a joy as our server. She is thee best!! Had great recommendations and overall wonderful personality. We share a common admiration for Super Dry wear!! Thank You ~ Edison~ great time"

Eve Orlando

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (56) • $$

"YES, there is a cover charge and YES it is MEGA worth it! I've visited this location on several occasions with friends, while "clubbing" and bar hopping downtown. The last few times we have spent most of our night at Eve. Especially if it's latino night! They have awesome DJs playing a great variety of music, eye-catching decor, and a great ambiance to hang out on a date or with a group of friends. Cocktails are great and there are plenty of seating areas. Only downside is the woman's restroom. Not only is it TINY, there are mirrors on the ceiling... NO THANK YOU!! I may get tipsy, but not tipsy enough to be "ok" with watching fellow females pee or feeling paranoid about others watching me. lol! That's kind of crazy and I hope they change that soon!! All in all, great place to visit while a night out downtown!"

Hanson's Shoe Repair

★★★★☆ 4.1 (367) • $$

"Great service, delectable drinks, and peaceful ambiance. One of my go-to spots in Downtown Orlando."

W XYZ Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (28) • $$

"After visiting the XYZ Bar a few times before going to the Dr Philips Center, I should write a review. Each time I go, it has been a different experience but over all, we enjoy our time there. We normally get a few drinks and now and then we get some snacks to enjoy before seeing a show. It is defiantly cheaper to buy drinks here than in the Dr Philips Center! I would so bring a flask into Dr Philips but dang those metal detectors! LOL... The bartenders are always nice and make great drinks. The food is so-so and I am not always impressed with the quality or size of the portions but it does the job. I actually remember going to a Yelp event here years ago when they opened up and I was impressed with the drinks and food. I would actually like to stay one night in the hotel to see how nice things are overall. Atmosphere = 7Service = 8Food = 6Booze = 8So for a quick bite to eat and/or a cocktail or two before a show, I recommend the XYZ bar! Enjoy!"

Tamara Modern Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4 (25)

"OMG I only had a beer and samosa today, but I'm definitely coming back for a meal. The service is great, friendly staff, knowledgeable, professional. I had a Taj beer from India, and it was crisp and light and refreshing. The samosa were fantastic. Big, generous, stuffed with goodness, and the dipping sauces were very flavorful without being overpowered. I can't wait to try some lamb or goat."

Rocco's Italian Grille & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.6 (152) • $$$

"This is an amazing restaurant. Very Italian inspired food, beautiful cozy seatings, outdoor space. The pasta made from scratch Big wine selection. Service is superb! Can't wait to return."

Howl at the Moon Orlando

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (358) • $$

"Good location. A lot of fun. Prettt busy but it was a Friday night (so expected). Plenty of space inside. Drinks didn't take long. Cocktail menu mostly sweet drinks, not really my thing. My adios mofo was good. The band was really enjoyable. I recommend."