50 Best American Restaurants near Bay Lake

“Super nice staff and the food was so yummy! Highly recommend if you love Mac and Cheese!!!!“

“Absolutely awesome restaurant! Any time we are in town we go! The kids love it! Great food options, great atmosphere, the staff is the best! Very affordable and large portions especially for the area! This is a hidden gem for sure! We’ve been there many times and every time it has been awesome! It has been consistently good every visit!“

“We got breakfast from the Fresco Deli - we got the Big Burrito and The Club. The portions were great and the food was delicious.We also got the meat lovers pizza from the Toscana Bar and Grill. Truthfully we’ve had better pizza but it did fulfill a need.I do like that Tuscany Village has food options on the property even though there are other places nearby. It’s walking distance and it’s open late enough that you can get a bite at a decent time.“

“Thanks Emily A for the amazing service. We had a fantastic meal!“

“Finally back in Florida after a couple of months and I just knew I had to come back to this location to see Kevin P.. Just like last time he was very attentive, quick, and friendly. He answered any questions I had about the menu, brought my food out quick, made sure my cup was full, and really brightened up the environment. Very positive experience, I recommend this location and even more if Kevin P. is your server.“

“Food, drinks and atmosphere were great, but the service was was even better. Shout out to Jessica for making our first visit Ford's Garage amazing.“

“Best restaurant in town. I stayed in the Holiday Inn across the street. I ordered the Burger and the seasoning is crazyyy the food will blow your mind. Would definitely recommend this place“

“Awesome place with super cool people and service! Always love coming here when we visit from Canada 🇨🇦“

“First time this week while on vacation which turned into a second time yesterday. Food is top shelf and service is great. Highly recommend and I know we will be back when in Orlando in the future“

“Byleigh is one of the best bartenders great fast service with a smile and will make you laugh.“

“The big pretzel was delicious, a good selection of draft and bottle beer, our food was all delicious and the service was good.“

“We visited on 9 Jan 2026…the service was slow, food mediocre. Going here is more for atmosphere, but not much else.“

“Simply outstanding! Great all-around experience!!“

“My husband and I went there for lunch today and not only was the food delicious, our bartender/server Melanie was so friendly, knowledgeable about the food and the beverages and made the experience amazing.“

“REAL New England seafood, take it from. Massachusetts guy who moved to Florida 7 years ago!! Just had dinner here for the 1st time and I will be back!! In addition to the fantastic food, the staff is top notch and the atmosphere made me forget I was in Florida for a while. Highly recommend this place!!“

“Nick was an amazing server, very patient with our kids as they tried to order for themselves and had great feedback on our questions about the menu. We came after 10 pm after a day at theme park, restaurant was busy but Nick clearly had his station under control and moving along smoothly.“

“great food, very good and the sevice was excellent!“

“A unique and exciting eating experience.“

“We found this place last night while in town for Universal Studios and were blown away. The food was outstanding, but the service was next level. An absolute hidden gem—highly recommend!“

“Great food and service, drinks also.“

“We always have a great time here. Food is great and service always on top of it. Christiana is top notch. Provides great service. Remembers us when we come in.“

“Character dining and delicious food!“

“Jeff is amazing. Husband and I came for brunch on a Sunday morning and Jeff was such a delight. He doted on the fact we were expecting baby number one and on our baby moon and he has a baby due soon!!

A bird stole some of my Mac and Jeff brought me a fresh one to go! So kind.

Everything about this place is top notch. I don’t know why Disney Corporate doesn’t market them more.“

“Victoria was excellent! She was attentive and made great recommendations. Can’t wait to go back again!“

“Richard was our server and he was so funny, easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and you can tell he has a great personality and loves his job! He made us laugh, joked around the whole time, and really made us feel at home! Best server we’ve had in a long time!“

“Usually I like getting lunch from here when I’m at animal kingdom. I didn’t like how I couldn’t go in the restaurant even though my food was under progress. When I picked up my meals, it was disappointing. We ordered two noodle bowls, but one lacked noodles and mostly creamy sauce and one had double the noodles then the 1st bowl.“

“Try getting a bartender by the name of Lydia. that acted so unprofessional and dismissive. and makes a scene in front of small children and invites the customer to fight outside. over drinks that she didn't make right. I wonder if maybe she had a couple drinks on the job. humm very disturbing and unprofessional incident that occurred during my family’s visit to JoJo’s Shake Bar at ICON Park on International Drive in Orlando. My husband and I approached the bar because my husband felt his drink was watered down and politely stated that he did not like it. He also mentioned that he had requested a double shot. The bartender, who I was later told is named Lydia, immediately became rude and dismissive, stating she would not remake the drink and insisting she had made it correctly. When my husband calmly reiterated that he had asked for a double shot, the bartender began shouting, accusing my husband of being a liar. Her voice escalated, and the situation quickly became hostile. I asked her to calm down, as there was no reason for that level of aggression. At that point, the bartender told us “we can take this outside,” repeatedly inviting my husband and me to fight. She was jumping up and down, yelling, and causing a scene, despite other employees attempting to intervene and asking her to stop. She disregarded them entirely and continued screaming and provoking a physical confrontation. This behavior occurred in a family-oriented restaurant, surrounded by guests, including small children in strollers and my 11-year-old son, who witnessed the entire incident. The situation was humiliating, intimidating, and deeply upsetting. staff members eventually came out (I believe from the kitchen) and attempted to calm her down and instruct her to go to the back. She refused, continued yelling at him, and kept repeating that she wanted to fight us outside. Her refusal to follow supervision and her continued aggression only escalated the embarrassment and concern for everyone present. To make matters worse, my family and I had driven 2½ hours to visit this location , a restaurant we have always loved and frequented. Because of the scene she caused, we were forced to quickly finish our drinks, place our food in a box, and leave. My son was given a box for his cookie so we could exit as fast as possible due to the harassment and embarrassment. No customer should ever be treated this way , especially in front of children , and no employee should ever invite guests to a physical fight while on duty. As long-time supporters of JoJo’s Shake Bar, this experience was shocking and extremely disappointing. We will not return to this location as long as this individual is employed there.“

“Our server Kayci was very pleasant and welcoming. She creates a very positive atmosphere. Our food came out quickly and was delicious“

“This place was delicious!! We had bout 20 min wait, as for some other folks as well. But it was well worth it!! Our waiter was awesome! He was promising on service,communicating, and making sure we all was good.I really wish I could remember his name, but he is definitely a waiter you would want!! And takes pride in his work.“

“Eric was awesome“

“First time in this location. Very clean, great food, great service. Jackie was an awesome Server.“

“I go here at least three times per week and it’s awesome….great Cappuccinos, bagels and everything else on the menu along with great customer service from everyone behind the counter, especially Nosaiba, who always greets me by name and a smile! Y’all are awesome!!!“

“A Flavorful Evening with Stellar Service We stopped in for apps and drinks this evening and had a fantastic experience. Our server, Nayeli, was outstanding—attentive, knowledgeable, and quick with spot-on recommendations. The clothesline bacon was a definite highlight. A savory-sweet indulgence, but what really surprised me was the rosemary garnish. Just a touch of it with each bite completely opened up the flavor—adding a subtle, aromatic layer that elevated the whole dish. It's an unexpected twist that truly works. Also, shoutout to the bar: the scotch Old Fashioned was one of the best I’ve had—easily in my top five. Balanced, smooth, and clearly made with intention. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates bold flavors, thoughtful cocktails, and sharp, attentive service. We’ll absolutely be back.“

“Great place to take the fam any time of day. Everyone always happy here. Love it!“

“Ppl here were very friendly! Our order was correct! Will b back!“

“I haven't been to Orlando in awhile but if God is willing the first meal I have when i get back will be here! This place is the real deal.“

“We were there tonight with a group of 25 and Hannah B knocked it out of the park. She was patient, kind, accommodating and an absolute sweetheart!! Our kids appreciate your work with Autism Society Greater Orlando. Thank you!! We appreciate you !“

“Worth visiting! Food, atmosphere and service were all great! Donna is amazing and so welcoming and kind. The best chef! We went back multiple times because of her.“

“We actually ate here for lunch and dinner. Great menu and service. Gary was so accommodating to our needs. The menu has many different options and the food is delicious. It's located in Island of Adventures and is perfect for a nice sit down meal.“

“Just wanted to thank Sierra for her service when I come w my friends. She always makes everything easy, suggest different things, and never makes us feel like a burden with complicated orders. This place is very convenient in location and to watch the game and fights. Thank you again, Sierra!“

“Everything was perfect ! Servers are amazing !“

“Delicious food and atmosphere. Relax place to take photos with characters“

“Great service, staff always friendly and professional. Restaurants are clean and food is consistently good quality“

“If there wasn't a particularly incredible Nintendo restaurant in the same park I would happily eat all three meals per day here and be thrilled every time. This stuff is worth sailing through hurricanes and fighting dragons for. My life is permanently better for having had this at some point. The PB and J was the one I ordered, and I would recommend the same, although I'm sure they are all fantastic. Expect a decently long line at all times, but they tend to serve people pretty quickly due to the limited options, and this just ensures everything is served as fresh as possible. They each cost around $18, but you're in a theme park, I left full, and I would happily pay double that from a restaurant and still be satisfied. I can't recommend this any higher“

“Brooke was a wonderful server. The whiskey sour was delicious and my mother loved the black cherry mule. The area is open so birds sometimes come in and attempt to steal food, but you're fine if you don't hold out chips or anything. The ribeye sandwich was fantastic and their house made chips were nice and crispy“

“Food was delicious. Was there towards the end of breakfast/brunch time so wasn't expecting fully stocked buffet line, waitress was pleasant and attentive even with being there so late. The lady at the omelet station tried to act nice but I could clearly tell she was annoyed and would have rather been cleaning and closed already. Also very good price for what was available to choose from, the quality, and the location being one street over from Disney springs. Was honestly expecting it to cost more“

“Good food, quick service restaurant, inside dining.“

“The Who Hash is an absolute must! This is a fantastic snack if you don't want to eat a full meal while also needing something filling. The Who Has has tater tots with a cheddar sauce, scallions, & corned beef. Definitely the best snack in the park! We are so glad we found this YouTube as a recommendation!“

“Visiting Orlando from Aberdeen, Scotland. Food was fantastic, burgers was superb and at a decent price. Relaxed atmosphere, good service and some decent beers. Will definitely be back on our next visit.“