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thebestpuppeteer May 2nd, 2007 05:59 PM

What's the best restaurant in Orlando?
 
What's the best restaurant in Orlando. We eat almost everything.

starrsville May 2nd, 2007 06:05 PM

The best using fresh ingredients is Seasons 52.

http://www.seasons52.com/about_us.asp

Danteandrandallsmom Jun 18th, 2007 07:58 AM

Our family loved Margaritaville at City Walk.

megmarie412 Jun 18th, 2007 08:06 AM

I LOVE cafe tu tu tango in Orlando. It's an artsy little place with a unique serving style. Fun and chic!

CAFÉ TU TU TANGO is located at 8625 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819

thurstonbb Jun 18th, 2007 08:41 AM

Orlando covers a huge area. What location, price range, type of food, type of ambience????? We have fabulous restaurants in my area, north Orlando.

Orlando_Vic Jun 18th, 2007 09:29 AM

Asssuming this is not a rhetorical question, I would refer you to the Orlando Sentinel's 2006 Foodie Awards <http://tinyurl.com/2szj78>. The awards in each category are determined separately by readers and by restaurant critic, Scott Joseph. It is as good a guide as any.

In my personal opinion, I would also go with Seasons 52!

stumpworks73 Jun 18th, 2007 11:21 AM

Also consider Columbia restaurant in Celebration. Fine Cuban food, pleasant atmosphere.

xrae Jun 18th, 2007 12:01 PM

We don't usually eat "fancy." Seasons 52 was EXCELLENT. So take that as a "non-foodie" opinion.

starrsville Jun 18th, 2007 12:08 PM

I like almost all mentioned on this thread. Seasons 52 just can't be beat. Cafe Tu Tu Tango is just a lot of fun. Great tapas and drinks. Columbia's is good - try their paella and white sangria. My favorite little family owned restaurant used to be the Thai off International - but someone told me it has closed. I love the Mama's Italian restaurant in Portofino (GREAT mussels). Honestly, 80% of the time for business travel in Orlando I ate at one or combinations of these restaurants on every visit for several years.

Leonora Jun 18th, 2007 12:19 PM

Can't believe I'm saying this because I hate Disney, but Boma, the all you can eat buffet in the Animal Kingdom is amazing.

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NatureGirl19317 Jun 18th, 2007 12:42 PM

And Im sure its not the best, thebestpuppeteer, but Ive always liked the mexican place in Epcot. The ambiance is neat (low lighting, watching the boats go by).

Have a great trip!!

Ferragamo Jun 18th, 2007 05:35 PM

I place my bid for Seasons 52 also. Was in the area for a week, attending a horseshow last March. Ate their almost every night. LOVE the bar too.

lacohn Jun 18th, 2007 05:54 PM

I like Seasons 52 as well. But if you are not watching calories, I vote for Doc's in downtown Orlando.

http://www.docsrestaurant.com/

starrsville Jun 18th, 2007 05:57 PM

The Seasons 52 &quot;taster&quot; desserts are absolutely incredible!

Postal Jun 18th, 2007 07:02 PM

All of the suggestions are good, although Columbia is a chain that can be iffy at times. If you want excellent Mexican food, go to Taquitos Jaliscos on Hiawassee Road in Metro West. If you like steak and want to taste German-style rumpsteak (which is out of this world), drive due west 10 miles from downtown Orlando to Maguire Road in Ocoee. There is a Publix shopping center on the Ocoee/Windermere line and Matt's Steaks and More will serve you a steak that's uniquely delicious.

xrae Jun 18th, 2007 07:21 PM

The link OrlandoVic posted ... Orlando Sentinel's 2006 Foodie Awards &lt;http://tinyurl.com/2szj78&gt; ... should be bookmarked by anyone traveling to Orlando once or often. Thanks, Vic!

Orlando_Vic Jun 18th, 2007 10:16 PM

Thank you, xrae!

Your check is in the mail.


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