Guidebook for Orlando

Meghan
Guidebook for Orlando

Food Scene

Tacos and tequila! Cute little sitting lounge to enjoy your cocktails and patio seating.
33 locals recommend
Reyes Mezcaleria
821 N Orange Ave
33 locals recommend
Tacos and tequila! Cute little sitting lounge to enjoy your cocktails and patio seating.
French-inspired all-day brasserie with a raw bar, coffee station, and patio dining
12 locals recommend
DoveCote Restaurant
390 N Orange Ave
12 locals recommend
French-inspired all-day brasserie with a raw bar, coffee station, and patio dining
29 locals recommend
Buttermilk Bakery
1198 N Orange Ave
29 locals recommend
Contemporary Mexican tacos, bowls, ceviches, and handmade tortillas
40 locals recommend
Black Rooster Taqueria
1323 N Mills Ave
40 locals recommend
Contemporary Mexican tacos, bowls, ceviches, and handmade tortillas
Great acai bowls, fresh juices, and vegan options
Juice'd Orlando
12 North Summerlin Avenue
Great acai bowls, fresh juices, and vegan options
Hip pizzeria featuring jumbo slices, craft brews, and a bocce court
67 locals recommend
Lazy Moon
1011 E Colonial Dr
67 locals recommend
Hip pizzeria featuring jumbo slices, craft brews, and a bocce court
Tapas-style dishes, full bar, awesome brunch, and open late
101 locals recommend
Santiago's Bodega | Orlando
802 Virginia Dr
101 locals recommend
Tapas-style dishes, full bar, awesome brunch, and open late
Bar, high-top, and dining room with tvs with classic and remastered pub favorites
City PUB
861 N Orange Ave
Bar, high-top, and dining room with tvs with classic and remastered pub favorites
Cheap late night authentic Mexican within walking distance (and on the walk home if you’re out drinking in downtown)
Tacos El Rancho
331 N Orange Ave
Cheap late night authentic Mexican within walking distance (and on the walk home if you’re out drinking in downtown)
Food hall with community seating and lots of beers on tap, over 40 whiskeys, and 26 tvs. Food vendors include 081 Pizza, The Gnarly Barley, and Da Kine Poke
Market On Magnolia
Food hall with community seating and lots of beers on tap, over 40 whiskeys, and 26 tvs. Food vendors include 081 Pizza, The Gnarly Barley, and Da Kine Poke
Food truck block party in the historic Milk District. Free parking. Every Tuesday 6:30-10PM
7 locals recommend
Tasty Takeover
2424 E Robinson St
7 locals recommend
Food truck block party in the historic Milk District. Free parking. Every Tuesday 6:30-10PM
Downtown CREDO - North Quarter
885 N Orange Ave
24 locals recommend
Craft & Common
47 E Robinson St
24 locals recommend
This welcoming eatery taps locally sourced ingredients for its creative & eclectic American menu.
11 locals recommend
The Rusty Spoon
55 W Church St
11 locals recommend
This welcoming eatery taps locally sourced ingredients for its creative & eclectic American menu.
Romantic eatery with regular live music, featuring an eclectic menu, local art, & whimsical '40s-style decor.
52 locals recommend
Maxine's On Shine
337 Shine Ave
52 locals recommend
Romantic eatery with regular live music, featuring an eclectic menu, local art, & whimsical '40s-style decor.
Sandwiches & other Cuban eats are doled out at this acclaimed deli with indoor & outdoor seating. Great cuban coffee too!
35 locals recommend
Black Bean Deli Mills50
1835 E Colonial Dr
35 locals recommend
Sandwiches & other Cuban eats are doled out at this acclaimed deli with indoor & outdoor seating. Great cuban coffee too!
Stylish, modern eatery featuring updated Japanese dishes & sushi plus inventive Pan-Asian creations. Try the truffled tuna!
42 locals recommend
Kabooki Sushi
3122 E Colonial Dr
42 locals recommend
Stylish, modern eatery featuring updated Japanese dishes & sushi plus inventive Pan-Asian creations. Try the truffled tuna!
Family-owned, circa-1968 counter-serve known for its steamed roast beef sandwiches
11 locals recommend
Beefy King
424 N Bumby Ave
11 locals recommend
Family-owned, circa-1968 counter-serve known for its steamed roast beef sandwiches
Compact cafe serves creative sandwiches, teas & sweets in a funky space filled with local artwork.
43 locals recommend
Pom Pom's Teahouse & Sandwicheria
67 N Bumby Ave
43 locals recommend
Compact cafe serves creative sandwiches, teas & sweets in a funky space filled with local artwork.
Sandwich shop with breakfast, lunch, and dinner, patio seating, dog friendly, near the lake
35 locals recommend
903 Mills Market
903 S Mills Ave
35 locals recommend
Sandwich shop with breakfast, lunch, and dinner, patio seating, dog friendly, near the lake
Historic building houses a modern, bustling steakhouse with happy hours & late-night dining.
57 locals recommend
Kres Chophouse
17 W Church St
57 locals recommend
Historic building houses a modern, bustling steakhouse with happy hours & late-night dining.
Modern bakery with seating serving breakfast & lunch eats with Southern flair, plus sweets & coffee
64 locals recommend
Se7enBites
617 Primrose Dr
64 locals recommend
Modern bakery with seating serving breakfast & lunch eats with Southern flair, plus sweets & coffee
Great spot for some picnic essentials, to-go sandwiches, beer & wine (plus great coffee)
14 locals recommend
Eola General
522 E Amelia St
14 locals recommend
Great spot for some picnic essentials, to-go sandwiches, beer & wine (plus great coffee)
Authentic Italian - delicious sandwiches, coffee, homemade pasta, and desserts.
11 locals recommend
Stasio's Italian Deli & Market
2320 E Robinson St
11 locals recommend
Authentic Italian - delicious sandwiches, coffee, homemade pasta, and desserts.

Shopping

Local record shop with ORLANDO mural for photo ops
Uncle Tony's Donut Shoppe
703 N Orange Ave
Local record shop with ORLANDO mural for photo ops
Farmer's Market every Sunday 10AM-4PM
39 locals recommend
Orlando Farmers Market
20 N Eola Dr
39 locals recommend
Farmer's Market every Sunday 10AM-4PM
local vendors like Farm-Haus, La Femme du Fromage, Lineage Coffee Roasting, Florida & Co, Skyebird Juice Bar and Experimental Kitchen, Freehand Goods, Gideon’s Bakehouse and Dom - ramen that you’ll dream of for years to come!
111 locals recommend
East End Market
3201 Corrine Dr
111 locals recommend
local vendors like Farm-Haus, La Femme du Fromage, Lineage Coffee Roasting, Florida & Co, Skyebird Juice Bar and Experimental Kitchen, Freehand Goods, Gideon’s Bakehouse and Dom - ramen that you’ll dream of for years to come!
Experience Winter Park charm with outdoor cafés, bistros, upscale specialty shops & boutiques
South Park Avenue
South Park Avenue
Experience Winter Park charm with outdoor cafés, bistros, upscale specialty shops & boutiques

Drinks & Nightlife

Orange County Brewers is home to Pizza Bruno, known for wood-fired red and white Neapolitan-style pies (and their garlic knots are sinful)
131 N Orange Ave
131 North Orange Avenue
Orange County Brewers is home to Pizza Bruno, known for wood-fired red and white Neapolitan-style pies (and their garlic knots are sinful)
Cool speakeasy with a swanky vibe specializing in imaginative crafted cocktails (and absinthe)
27 locals recommend
The Courtesy Bar
1288 N Orange Ave
27 locals recommend
Cool speakeasy with a swanky vibe specializing in imaginative crafted cocktails (and absinthe)
Antique-filled, parlor-style cocktail lounge with boutique spirits
75 locals recommend
Mather's Social Gathering
30 S Magnolia Ave
75 locals recommend
Antique-filled, parlor-style cocktail lounge with boutique spirits
Saloon with country music, a DJ, tvs, and a patio
6 locals recommend
Saddle Up All American Bar
100 N Orange Ave
6 locals recommend
Saloon with country music, a DJ, tvs, and a patio
Kitschy, Christmas-themed watering hole pouring cocktails & drafts in a festive, dimly-lit space
Frosty's Christmastime Lounge
50 E Central Blvd
Kitschy, Christmas-themed watering hole pouring cocktails & drafts in a festive, dimly-lit space
Speakeasy - password needed to access
32 locals recommend
Hanson's Shoe Repair
27 E Pine St
32 locals recommend
Speakeasy - password needed to access
Nightclub with DJs, light effects, and bottle service
7 locals recommend
Attic Orlando
68 E Pine St
7 locals recommend
Nightclub with DJs, light effects, and bottle service
Wine bar with flatbreads and salad near Lake Eola
22 locals recommend
Eola Wine Co
430 E Central Blvd
22 locals recommend
Wine bar with flatbreads and salad near Lake Eola

Essentials

Walking distance - corner of Orange and Magnolia
39 locals recommend
7-Eleven
30 N Summerlin Ave
39 locals recommend
Walking distance - corner of Orange and Magnolia
Free parking in garage under building
57 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at The Paramount on Lake Eola
400 E Central Blvd
57 locals recommend
Free parking in garage under building
Lots of organic and natural options plus awesome prepared food.
55 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
1500 N Mills Ave
55 locals recommend
Lots of organic and natural options plus awesome prepared food.

Getting Around

47 locals recommend
Lynx Central Station
455 N Garland Ave
47 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
35 E Colonial Dr
12 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

Nonprofit indie theater for first-run art-house movies & special events, including film festivals.
77 locals recommend
Enzian Theater
1300 Orlando Ave
77 locals recommend
Nonprofit indie theater for first-run art-house movies & special events, including film festivals.
home to the Orlando Magic (NBA), Orlando Predators (AFL), and the Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL)
259 locals recommend
Amway Center
400 W Church St
259 locals recommend
home to the Orlando Magic (NBA), Orlando Predators (AFL), and the Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL)
Home to Orlando City Soccer Club
62 locals recommend
Exploria Stadium
655 W Church St
62 locals recommend
Home to Orlando City Soccer Club
Home to UCF Knights
7 locals recommend
Bounce House
4465 Knights Victory Way
7 locals recommend
Home to UCF Knights
991 locals recommend
Universal CityWalk
6000 Universal Blvd
991 locals recommend
2430 locals recommend
Disney Springs
1486 Buena Vista Dr
2430 locals recommend
60 locals recommend
Cobb Plaza Cinema Café 12
155 S Orange Ave
60 locals recommend
Airboat Rides on Lake Jesup with the largest alligator population in Florida! Free Wildlife Exhibit, On-Site Restaurant, Lakeside Bar.
26 locals recommend
Black Hammock Orlando Airboat Rides
2356 Black Hammock Fish Camp Rd
26 locals recommend
Airboat Rides on Lake Jesup with the largest alligator population in Florida! Free Wildlife Exhibit, On-Site Restaurant, Lakeside Bar.
Approximately three (3) miles long and twelve (12) feet wide. 85% of the trail is an off-street path, with asphalt and concrete sections. The trail runs from Lake Highland through Loch Haven Park, to Mead Garden in Winter Park. Highlights include connections to six lakes, Orlando Cultural Park, and the Gaston Edwards Trail.
Orlando Urban Trail
Orlando Urban Trail
Approximately three (3) miles long and twelve (12) feet wide. 85% of the trail is an off-street path, with asphalt and concrete sections. The trail runs from Lake Highland through Loch Haven Park, to Mead Garden in Winter Park. Highlights include connections to six lakes, Orlando Cultural Park, and the Gaston Edwards Trail.

Arts & Culture

Catch a show or concert
263 locals recommend
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
445 S Magnolia Ave
263 locals recommend
Catch a show or concert
289 locals recommend
Orlando Science Center
777 E Princeton St
289 locals recommend
A must-go for the motorcycle or auto enthusiast. American/English fare and a full bar with car/motorcycle events nightly and a mini-museum upstairs
8 locals recommend
Ace Cafe Orlando
100 W Livingston St
8 locals recommend
A must-go for the motorcycle or auto enthusiast. American/English fare and a full bar with car/motorcycle events nightly and a mini-museum upstairs