50 Best American Restaurants near Buena Ventura Lakes

“All I could think about all day was a quick, classic New York slice, and Vittoria’s completely hit the spot! Quick service, amazing crust, and tasted like the real deal. Totally satisfied my craving—will definitely be back! al“

“justin makes the best expresso martinis“

“The restaurant was amazing“

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

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“Excellent service Ty SONNIA I loved“

“Great customer service!!! Tabitha was great!! We had a table of ten and she was running multiple tables by herself with no help. I salute her 100%. So if you ever go to this Denny's please ask for Tabitha! 2509 W Vine St, Kissimmee, FL, 34741“

“Everyone on staff genuinely were happy we where there. Laurie our greeter and server is exceptional with people and service. The food was fast, very good and plentiful. The manager checked in with us. His interactions with staff were friendly and positive. This shows why the staff is happy. The place is immaculate. What great breath of air in a world that doesn’t know how to say thank you and you’re welcome.“

“Honestly, this night was the most fun EVER to let out some olden-times shouts! Our green knight gave a dazzling performance and it was so easy to cheer him on! The beautiful king and queen give each guest plenty of a feast, so we did not leave hungry at all. Thank you Medieval Times for an entertaining show and good vibes!“

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

“Food was absolutely delicious. And everyone was super nice and helpful. I’ll definitely be back.“

“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!“

“our 1st visit here but would definitely return !! so much choice...Great for kids...lovely staff...we're stuffed !!“

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

“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.“

“Normally, we thoroughly enjoy our experience at this location. On Sunday evening, we had a small hiccup with our meal. The manager made a nice gesture to correct which we appreciate. Our server, however; wasn't our favorite. Not really friendly or attentive. Overall, our meal was good.“

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

“absolutely ridiculous yall would host such a dangerous event. very disrespectful to the community for multiple reasons.“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“Great place to eat after a long day at the parks!! Plus they have a menu for your furry friends!!“

“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 !“

“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.“

“Excelentes... Desayunos...“

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

“Just the fries don’t recomendable too soggy 👎“

“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.“

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

“Confisco Grille is underrated treasure spot at the Island of Adventure! Their food is fantastic and service is exceptional. We tried it on our very first visit a few years ago and made sure to return on our recent trip. It's a great break from all the standard park junk food and wonderful way to try something new without leaving the park. We had curry muscles as appetizer: great flavor and perfectly cooked. Then my daughter had Quesabirria and I had Paccheri de la Confisco. Both dishes were excellent in flavor and food temperature. I felt the prices were very reasonable for eating in the park. Our server Terri was incredibly friendly and helpful. We will definitely dine there again.“

“Maria Montalvo is an fantastic at what she does. She works incredibly hard, leads with confidence, and still makes everyone around her feel welcomed and appreciated. You can tell she genuinely cares about her team, her guests, and the overall experience — and that kind of leadership makes all the difference.“

“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.“

“I was in town for my daughter's 14th birthday and Norman's did not disappoint. From our initial greeting to the final goodbyes, the team at Norman's was flawless. We were promptly sat upon entering. Every team member that stopped by our table made sure to wish my daughter a happy birthday. Service was timed to perfection. Drinks were always kept full. Entrees got to us just as our appetizers were finished. Our service team made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our visit. As for food we started with the charcuterie board, blue crab beignets, and the pork belly. All 3 appetizers were amazing and perfectly portioned so we could all enjoy some. I had the yellowtail snapper as I've heard that Norman's has the best yellowtail snapper and this could be the best filet of fish I've ever had. Highly recommend trying this fish out if you're a fish lover as I am. We also had the filet mignon and the Mongolian tomahawk pork chop. Both were cooked perfectly and had great flavor. We also enjoyed au gratin potatoes, creamed corn and lobster Mac. The creamed corn was the only item in the entire experience that I didnt care for because it had a pepper taste to it and that's not what I was expecting. Lobster Mac was great as was the au gratin potatoes. For dessert, they brought out a platter as a surprise to all us with my daughter's name written on the plate. That was a super cool touch and made the experience that much better. Not to be outdone they also brought us passionfruit creme brulee, key lime pie, cheesecake and tiramisu. Each of these desserts were delicious. Sadly I was able to taste but not indulge as I have to watch my sugar intake but the rest of my party loved each option given. I can't say enough how great this dining experience was to those that I know so I wanted to share what an outstanding job Norman's did for my family and how special they made my daughter feel. True hospitality is hard to find these days and Norman's did a fine job on this visit.“

“This shop is located in Isle of Berk at Epic Universe. I tried the Dragon's Garden Pyre, which came with chicken, avocado spread, and crushed Cheetos. Overall, it was pretty good and definitely interesting to try after seeing it go viral.
The flavors worked well together, but there was hardly any chicken in mine, and the chicken itself tasted just okay. The bread also felt like there was more of it than the mac and cheese filling. Even with that, it was still a fun and unique item to try at least once.
Overall, I'd say it's worth trying one time if you're visiting the park and want to experience some of the viral foods there.
I ordered through the universal App and picked up“

“Everything was perfect ! Servers are amazing !“

“The pumpkin 🎃 ice cream delicious“

“Yard House it’s always a great place to go. I always sit at the bar when I go there, but with that being said, the service is flawless the bartenders have a great personality and Justin overall great place to eat and have a couple drinks.“

“We were just looking for a quick bite to eat and this place did not disappoint! The owner is so friendly and works hard to make sure your meal is just as you want! The food is good but the service is really that does it! Located outside of Bass Pro Shop this is a great place for a nice lunch!“

“Cracker is my go to for all things breakfast! I am never disappointed!“

“Delicious food! Great staff!“

“Breakfast & Lunch. 5×⭐️ Great place, to eat. we T and I love thiscute little place.“

“Food was good and nice atmosphere. Quick service , nice happy hour.“

“fantastic meal Great service“

“I went for my first time yesterday and Dick’s Last Resort is something alright. I LOVEDD THIS EXPERIENCE , Y’all just be prepared to be embarrassed and talked about ( jokingly of course ). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Experience was vastly superior to standard theme park quick-service food. If you are in Seuss Landing, this is easily the top spot to hit for a heavy, savory meal that delivers on quality.

Item: Cheeseburger Tots
Plate Rank: 4.50 out of 5
The Verdict: Taste was a 5 out of 5, Value was a 4 out of 5, and Gram-ability was a 4 out of 5. Absolute standout execution. The ground beef, pickles, cheese sauce, and mustard combine perfectly over crisp tots. Highly recommend.

Item: Buffalo Chicken Tots
Plate Rank: 4.25 out of 5
The Verdict: Taste was a 5 out of 5, Value was a 4 out of 5, and Gram-ability was a 3 out of 5. Excellent flavor profile with a great kick from the buffalo sauce and blue cheese. They do not skim on the chicken portions here.

Item: Vegan Chorizo Tots
Plate Rank: 4.00 out of 5
The Verdict: Taste was a 4 out of 5, Value was a 4 out of 5, and Gram-ability to a 4 out of 5. A very solid plant-based alternative that holds its own flavor-wise against the meat options, though slightly lower on the overall value proposition.

Ranking these for the official Theme Park Plate June launch at Islands of Adventure. For anyone looking at the full menu data on the site, which tots are winning your vote?“