50 Best American Restaurants near Buena Ventura Lakes

“This place has never come up before on Google and its like 4 miles from me. GPS somehow made me 20 minutes late. Guy's, the bottom of the pizza was still crispy AND I had celery with the wings. No place does that anymore. The lady was nice too. 10 stars“

“Jackie was our waitress today at Nona Blue. Jackie has waited on us before, because we go to Nona Blue quite often. Is my family‘s favorite restaurant in the area, and has been for many years. Jackie is the best waitress ever. She is not only cute and sweet and fun, but she is a very hard worker. She completely takes care of her people. She genuinely cares, and will do everything to make your experience perfect. Thank you, Jackie for making Nona Blue so great!!!!“

“We’ve been to Millers almost every day during our 14 day stay on Idrive. We are from the UK and found this to be our favourite bar/restaurant!! The food is outstanding and great value. The zinger chicken salad is to die for!! My absolute favourite and I’m devastated I’ll have to wait until our next trip to Florida to have another one!! We sat at the bar each time we visited as it was such a lovely atmosphere and totally different to what we experience back in England. Alex and Colin were so friendly and always happy to help! Colin made me the best expresso martini!!! Alex and Colin always looked happy and they had lots of laughs with customers. We will definitely return in future!! Thanks so much!!!!“

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

“Great tasting healthy food options. They should also consider offering no sugar added versions of Bolay drinks like the Pineapple and Ginger“

“✨ 5 estrellas ¡Una experiencia espectacular! Desde que llegamos, todo fue perfecto. La comida estaba deliciosa, con ese sabor auténtico que te hace sentir en la isla. Las bebidas también estaban riquísimas, bien preparadas y súper refrescantes. Pero lo que realmente hizo la diferencia fue el servicio de Guirley. ¡Increíble! Siempre atenta, amable y con una sonrisa. Nos hizo sentir bienvenidos y cuidó cada detalle. ¡Gracias, Guirley, por tu excelente atención! Definitivamente volveremos. 🇵🇷✨“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had the most exceptional experience at BJ’s Brewhouse on I-Drive in Orlando this past Saturday for a surprise 50th birthday dinner, and we are still on cloud nine from how beautifully everything turned out! From the moment we began planning, the entire process was seamless, and the staff went above and beyond to make this celebration unforgettable. Every detail was handled with care and professionalism—from the helpful communication ahead of time to the outstanding service on the day of the event. A special shoutout to our amazing servers Mark, Leylani, and Edgar—you were absolutely phenomenal! Warm, attentive, and incredibly accommodating, you made our group feel truly celebrated. We also want to thank the management team who ensured everything ran smoothly and welcomed our family with kindness and joy. If you’re looking for a place to host a special event or just want great food and incredible service, BJ’s on I-Drive is the place to go. THANK YOU for helping us create such meaningful memories—we are beyond grateful!“

“5 adults and 3 children went for lunch after mini putt. Waitress was very nice and took good care of our table. Hamburgers we ordered were enjoyed. Chicken Alfredo was liked. Boneless chicken wings were a hit by those that shared the order. Riblets were a hit. Unfortunately the pizza ordered by one child was not good and even his mother who tried it confirmed she wouldn’t eat it either.\nTwo for one drink deal was a good deal. Prices for what you are given is reasonable.“

“Excelentes... Desayunos...“

“The restaurant was amazing“

“The service so horrible. They automatically add 20%for the tip when our server was RUDE AND NON existent. I would NEVER return. No one was there. The food was nasty as well. First and last time here I was so excited to come but left SO disappointed“

“We have been staying in international drive every year since 2019 We are currently here now ( November 2025) but was here in January ( 2025) We had an awesome server in January his name was Jason and when we came back ( now) he did a double take as he remembered us An amazing server brilliant attitude Denny’s are very lucky to have him I hope he is still here when we visit in 2027 Thank you Jason for making our Denny’s experience brilliant“

“The BEST! If you are looking for the best of everything in a dining experience, look no further then Marlow's Tavern. A true gem! When you walk in, it's too a sparkling clean dining area, with a coziness that envelopes you in comfort with deep colors, and the a/c is just right, the background music is just right, and the hostess finds you a nice corner that accommodates a mobility scooter and the other 3 in your family are comfortably seated in a wrap around booth. The table is not attached to the floor so that even larger members of your party, can be comfortable. Our waiter, Mario was top notch right from the start, explaining to us how the restaurant is a cut above a typical restaurant by making everything from scratch the food and the drinks (even the drink juices and mixers are all made fresh in house) We wanted a tropical drink that was not in the menu, they made us exactly what we were looking for! Then the chef came out to personally greet us and welcome us even providing us with a surprise that made us feel like VIP's. Our waiter described a few of his own favorite dishes. And answered our questions and advised us on the menu to meet our specific tastes along the way. Then came the food!!! We ordered a crab dip with buttered saltines, shrimp and grits, a lump crab salad, prime rib french dip, and asparagus fries. We LOVED every single bite(and ate every single bite, stopping just short of licking the plates) The BEST of everything, each forkful a delight and the best we have ever had! I mean the best crab dip. The best shrimp and grits( 2 members of our party mentioned that they were going to share, it was plated perfectly on two plates, with more shrimp on 1/2 the order then we had ever seen on a full order! The shrimp were succulent, firm, tasty and cooked to perfection.) The prime rib was cooked exactly as it should be and so tender it just melted in your mouth. Asparagus fries we almost fought over, a nice twist on one of our favorite veggies. The food was so good we even had to get 2 desserts to go(we were to full to eat more but it was so good!) that we wanted to try the desserts. As we were leaving, some live music started playing. Our only regret is this was only a quick stop for us before heading out on a cruise. We would have loved to be able to try everything on the menu, it was a difficult decision to decide on just one appetizer and one entree. Go and ENJOY THE BEST!!!“

“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.“

“Awesome food great beers and awesome staff...meaning bar tender“

“Hands down the best family friendly sports bar around with great wings and a nice selection of beers on tap.“

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

“The food is always good and friendly employees. Today I took my 90-year-old mother through the drive-through for lunch and when we got back to the house her cheeseburger was not correct (the slip on the back was as she ordered it) so needless to say she was disappointed but too much traffic and time to go back. We will be back but needless to say we will make sure everything is correct next time.“

“Highball & Harvest - Orlando - 4.5 Stars "If the radiance of a thousand suns were to burst forth at once in the sky, that would be like the splendor." -- Gita Highball & Harvest is a restaurant inside the Ritz Carlton Hotel. The Ritz works very hard to deliver an amazing overall experience whether in lodging or in dining. While I did not stay at the hotel itself, the opulence that surrounds you upon entering the restaurant is sumptuous. You have to take a circuitous route to get to this eatery but once seated you have great views of lush flora and fauna that are carefully manicured. The attention to detail is astounding. The only downside to this spot is that the open air nature of this area caused sound to reverberate. Normally, this is not a big deal, but there was a gaggle of men hard-pitching what sounded like a Ponzi-like scheme to some young adults nearby. I tried to ignore them, but the leader of the pitch had a bellowing voice that carried throughout the place. He looked and sounded just like Marty Funkhouser from "Curb Your Enthusiasm." It was hard to avert my eyes because he apparently had obtained hair transplants years ago and did not have the foresight to consider future baldness. So he had perfect rows of wispy red hair on his head, a complete ring of baldness, and then more hair. Anyway, while this is a major digression from the point it was hilarious to watch and listen. I didn't need to stick my head in my phone for entertainment. Now, back to my culinary experience. Highball & Harvest has, like all modern American restaurants, a craft drink menu. A highball is another name for cocktail, which was big in usage at the turn of the last century. I chose to imbibe and picked the Industrialist from the menu. This consisted of Woodford Reserve double bourbon, Creme de' Menthe, and Fernet Branca. How they came up with this combination is beyond me but WOW! - it works. I ordered three sides instead of a full meal this time, choosing brussel sprouts with sherry-maple gastrique, Jimmy Red's goat cheese grits, and red cabbage deviled eggs. At first I was worried about the maple gastrique but my worry was for naught. The maple was barely noticeable but the sugars gave a potent punch on the finish. Now, as far as cheese grits go, I will eat them whenever they're on the menu. These Jimmy Red's had so much wonderful cheese I almost want to call it cheese with grits - truly amazing. Finally the deviled eggs: The chef who designed these eggs should get national recognition. The filling was smooth and creamy. The red cabbage finish topped with the pumpernickel crouton is the kind of crisp, clean, simple dish I so enjoy. I can't say enough good things about Highball & Harvest. Their dishes are simple, yet complex, and contain the right balance of flavors with recipes that are outside of the proverbial box. Please, I implore you to go experience Highball & Harvest, so sayeth the Big Bo“

“The burgers are incredible and the staff are super friendly. Tiffany was awesome. Definitely a good place to stop!“

“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 !“

“Everything was perfect ! Servers are amazing !“

“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!“

“We went here because we hadn't been to Culver's in a while. I wanted to try their pork loin sandwich. The cashier was very friendly and took our order right away. The only issue was the Coke zero sugar dispenser was spewing sideways. I told the cashier and she quickly fixed it. The wife had a burger, she said it was excellent. My bteaded pork loin sandwich was good, the seasoning could have been better. Their crinkle cut fries were very good.“

“The food was plentiful and packed with flavor.. Yeah !!“

“Great food and service. Love the general store and frequently purchase my dresses there.“

“What a great surprise! Amazing food in a clean space with a genuine smile. We weren't even hungry, but we stopped for a bite anyway. I had the yummy, hand-dipped corndog and my husband had the polish sausage with onions & peppers. That crisp bun makes all the difference! You have to try this place. I'll stop here even when I'm not shopping at Bass Pro. Kudos to the owner for going the extra mile on every level.“

“Who-hash was very good, very hot (including the can which we were warned about), but it is very pricy for what it is. We wished there was a way we could save the can, especially for the price to keep as a memento, but it was unfortunately way too gooey to save and haul around.

The girl working there was very friendly, however.“

“It’s a great place to hangout and meet people and the food is great!“

“For a change of pace, we enjoy eating at our neighborhood Denny’s here in Kissimmee. Our favorite server is Miss Monica. She always has a friendly greeting and knows what we like to drink when we come through the door. We highly recommend her and this establishment and give it a “can’t miss” category rating.“

“Came during lunch and waited about 10 minutes to order and got the PB&J cone, but got the food very quick after ordering. The PB&J was dynamite in flavor, from the pork to the everything seasoned cone, it was excellent. However, what keeps this from a five star review is the bread to toppings ratio. The filling of the cone, at least with ours, was lacking as the cone was at least 60% bread. If they scooped about 15% more of the bread out and added more of the pork and Mac and cheese it would be a slam dunk. Worth trying but expect to grab more food after if you bring a heavy appetite.“

“Food was delicious and something different than the usual chain restaurants“

“Wonderful time! First trip taking my daughter since I was her age and this was everything I remembered and she had a blast as well. Everyone in costume was very into character and were very friendly and patient posing for pictures. We loved it!“

“This restaurant is in the lobby of the Cambria Hotel. Food is so delicious! Friendly staff. Would definitely recommend. We had the steak with mushrooms and fries, shrimp pasta, chicken salad sandwich and buffalo wings. Im not a craft beer girl, but the mango beer is pretty good. YUM!“

“I was always taught , if you can't say something nice, say nothing at all. Soooooooo................... I even ask to pay for bread.“

“Food waste great. Manny was awesome“

“I love this place. I will truly Recommend some other people.,“

“Great food ! Great drinks!“

“Seasons 52 never disappoints us and that is why we go back over and over. We tried the new Alaskan Butterfish on the fall menu. It melted in my mouth. Ponzu broth was good but personally, I prefer the butterfish to be cooked miso glazed and the rice under the fish to be dry. The wilted spinach in between the tower of fish and the rice was a very generous portion and the shiitake mushroom topping was just right. I will ask the broth to be on the side when I go back for this dish again!“

“Nos encantó la combinación de buena atención y un ambiente cálido para compartir momentos especiales con familia y amigos !“

“Love my server especially with large group of ladies from church. The food was excellent and so many choices. Compliment to the chef especially on my Key West flavored shrimp and chicken. The Cesaer salad very good as well and the strawberry 🍓 lemonade 🍋. 5 stars quality with having food all over Florida, US, and the world.“

“The wait time was long, 35 minutes, but when we entered the diner we noticed that it was small. The hostess was friendly and inviting. Our waitress Cierra was amazing! She was attentive, friendly and provited exceptional service. The fried chichen was delicious, but the mash potatoes were a bit dry and the greenbeans were hard.“

“Good family fun Great service“

“Always amazing food. Services is always phenomenal. Love chit chatting with the 2 hard workers inside. U guys are amazing. Keep up all your hard work and producing the wonderful food to fill our bellies daily. U are appreciated 💯thank u.“

“We had the best dinner at Confisco’s Grill! Our server Joe was incredible—so attentive, friendly, and made us feel completely taken care of. The food was flawless, thanks to Chef Jimmy. It honestly felt like dinner and a show (wink, wink) because not only was the food perfect, but Jimmy is without a doubt the best-looking chef I’ve ever seen. Hey, hey! Between the great service, delicious food, and a little extra charm from the kitchen, this visit was unforgettable.“

“We had a great lunch while watching the game! Nathan, our server, was fantastic and made sure we had everything we needed!“

“Try Uncle Tony’s Backyard BBQ it is so delicious. I tried the Beef ribs- briskets- bake beans- black eyed peas-corn bread- banana pudding- and the lemon pound cake. Everything was so good - i can’t wait to go back. Also their customer service was amazing that’s very important. Thanks Uncle Tony’s hurry to Apopka“

“I visited for a quick breakfast and was thoroughly impressed with the experience! The service was not only fast but also incredibly friendly. Although the prices were on the higher side, the food was exceptional! I couldn’t help but admire the breakfast buffet; it looked absolutely fantastic, even though I didn't get to try it. Overall, it was an excellent way to start my day with enthusiasm and satisfaction!“

“We love coming to this location. All of the staff is so great and patient with our kids. Their Kids Eat Free on Tuesday night even is so amazing. They have bingo, balloon artist and face painter. It is such a kid friendly evening with great food!“

“Absolutely amazing service. Jojo was fantastic, as were our 2 waiters this evening. We sat outside, beautiful atmosphere. Food was excellent. 5+stars. We are lucky to be local, we will be back!“