Guidebook for Orlando
Food Scene
Our favorite BBQ joint, latin and Asian influence with traditional Q items.
50 locals recommend
Pig Floyds Urban Barbakoa
1326 N Mills Ave Our favorite BBQ joint, latin and Asian influence with traditional Q items.
The Ravenous Pig
565 W Fairbanks AveOur favorite, very unique menu!
Tako Cheena
948 N Mills AveGreat tacos and very fair pricing- a mix of Asian flavors.
East End Market
3201 Corrine DrA collection of shops and restaurants/Cafe's.
King Bao Mills
710 N Mills AveGreat for small Chinese sandwiches and tater tots.
Vegetarian food and great selection of tea, plus a small gift shop of independent artists.
27 locals recommend
Infusion Tea
1600 Edgewater DrVegetarian food and great selection of tea, plus a small gift shop of independent artists.
One of the best Asian Street food restaurants in Orlando just 5 minutes away.
68 locals recommend
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1103 N Mills AveOne of the best Asian Street food restaurants in Orlando just 5 minutes away.
With so many choices for Vietnamese cuisine just down the street Pho88 is consistently good and has a great selection of options.
34 locals recommend
Pho 88 Vietnamese Restaurant
730 N Mills AveWith so many choices for Vietnamese cuisine just down the street Pho88 is consistently good and has a great selection of options.
If you want authentic Chinese food, this small restaurant in the Asian district of Orlando, just down the street offers some of the best options available.
10 locals recommend
Tasty Wok
1237 E Colonial DrIf you want authentic Chinese food, this small restaurant in the Asian district of Orlando, just down the street offers some of the best options available.
Sushi Lola's
2902 Corrine DrReally great restaurant offering sushi and Korean food.
P is for Pie Bake Shop
2806 Corrine DrSmall pies and baked goods, hard to find parking at times.
One of the best bakeries in town with a really creative approach to traditional baked goods.
29 locals recommend
Buttermilk Bakery
1198 N Orange AveOne of the best bakeries in town with a really creative approach to traditional baked goods.
Coffee from Orlando's Lineage Roasters, and baked good from Buttermilk Bakery. Great for lunch, with creative selections. Also, has a nicely curated store with clothing and accessories.
New General
155 E New England AveCoffee from Orlando's Lineage Roasters, and baked good from Buttermilk Bakery. Great for lunch, with creative selections. Also, has a nicely curated store with clothing and accessories.
Swine & Sons
1280 N Orange AveUnique dishes and always really flavorful.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Matador
724 Virginia Dr I nice local hangout, half a block away from the house ;-)
GB's Bottle Shop & Tasting Bar
531 Virginia DrA short walk down, this offers a great selection of local wines.
16 locals recommend
Quantum Leap Winery
1312 Wilfred DrA short walk down, this offers a great selection of local wines.
A favorite bar for locals to go to, very laid back and some ok bar food too.
15 locals recommend
The Hangar Bar & Grille
2305 Edgewater DrA favorite bar for locals to go to, very laid back and some ok bar food too.
Only 15 minute walk down towards Lake Ivanhoe, you will find several bars and restaurants, this one is a favorite for locals with some good food options too.
27 locals recommend
The Hammered Lamb
1235 N Orange AveOnly 15 minute walk down towards Lake Ivanhoe, you will find several bars and restaurants, this one is a favorite for locals with some good food options too.
A nice place to come and enjoy the he evening. they have lots of food stalls, a bar and a self serve beer tap.
13 locals recommend
The Hall on The Yard
1412 Alden RoadA nice place to come and enjoy the he evening. they have lots of food stalls, a bar and a self serve beer tap.
Arts & Culture
Orlando's main art museum, not the largest, but there are some great traveling exhibits. Also keep an eye out for their great 1st Thursday events.
215 locals recommend
Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N Mills Ave Orlando's main art museum, not the largest, but there are some great traveling exhibits. Also keep an eye out for their great 1st Thursday events.
Our kids favorite to visit on the weekend! Some of the science center is dedicated to children, but there is a great portion that is fun for adults with movie theaters showing some great educational films.
289 locals recommend
Orlando Science Center
777 E Princeton St Our kids favorite to visit on the weekend! Some of the science center is dedicated to children, but there is a great portion that is fun for adults with movie theaters showing some great educational films.
Just across the lake, this museum has a great collection of American folk art and a gorgeous grounds to enjoy.
37 locals recommend
Mennello Museum of American Art
900 E Princeton StJust across the lake, this museum has a great collection of American folk art and a gorgeous grounds to enjoy.
Great performances throughout the year and it is host to the Orlando Fringe Festival mid-May.
44 locals recommend
Orlando Shakes
812 E Rollins StGreat performances throughout the year and it is host to the Orlando Fringe Festival mid-May.
Amazing collection of glass from Luis Comfort Tiffany.
168 locals recommend
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
445 N Park AveAmazing collection of glass from Luis Comfort Tiffany.
Shopping
The heart of winter park offers a great walking destination with lots of small shops (and some big ones like pottery barn and gap) Plus some great restaurant choices.
44 locals recommend
South Park Avenue
South Park Avenue The heart of winter park offers a great walking destination with lots of small shops (and some big ones like pottery barn and gap) Plus some great restaurant choices.
Small shops scatter the street with a gallery on the corner and other shops and restaurants walking distance.
Edgewater Drive
Edgewater DriveSmall shops scatter the street with a gallery on the corner and other shops and restaurants walking distance.
Essentials
The Fresh Market
1500 N Mills AveParisian Cleaners
701 Virginia DrIf you need a dry cleaner, this place does it all. And it's only a block away.
Whole Foods Market
1030 N Orlando AveTrader Joe's
131 Orlando AveGetting Around
SunRail AdventHealth
500 E Rollins StParks & Nature
Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest AveVery serene park just 5 minutes away.
This is just down the street from the house and has biking/running/walking lanes crossing through the center of Orlando.
Orlando Urban Trail
Orlando Urban TrailThis is just down the street from the house and has biking/running/walking lanes crossing through the center of Orlando.
Located downtown and surrounded by great neighborhoods such as Thornton Park
333 locals recommend
Lake Eola
Located downtown and surrounded by great neighborhoods such as Thornton Park