50 Best American Restaurants near Fern Park

“Mark the manager of the restaurant and Rachel one of his employees made our first visit extremely worth it. Our food was immaculate and totally worth coming back for we didn't think Bob Evans was the place to check out but we're glad we got a gift card for it so we can see for ourselves and we suggest you do too.

Thank you Mark and Rachel.“

“Wanted a memorable Anniversary dinner and we definitely got it at Maxine's on Shine. It is nestled in a residential neighborhood so parking during peak times can be a bit tricky. We did make a reservation and arrived shortly after they opened at 5pm. Our immediate feel was that we were entering a speakeasy. Cool decorations,intimate yet casual indoor/outdoor seating, private dining area in rear and plenty of staff. Tables and bar were starting to fill up for their happy hour. Mia our server made her introduction and took great care of us throughout. They had a three course magical special along with regular dinner menu. We started with libations then onto a caprese salad appetizer. Our entrees were Maxines Chicken and Pasta and Beef Lasagna (a recipe taken from the former Italian restaurant that occupied the same space).
Both were delicious! We passed on dessert but one of the owners (Mr. Maxine) cane to our table and personally toasted us with a limerick and champagne. We truly welcome the opportunity to return with or without an occasion. Enjoy!“

“We had such a great experience at The Monroe. This place honestly deserves the hype. The food overall was excellent. Nothing we had was bad, but some dishes definitely stood out more than others. The jalapeño popper deviled eggs were insane and easily my favorite. The General Tso cauliflower was perfectly crispy and flavorful and ended up being my husband’s favorite. The fried chicken is huge and comes with what feels like four sides, so it’s more than enough to share. I’m very picky about mac and cheese and theirs was genuinely impressive. The bread pudding was unreal, it comes out like a crispy brick on the outside and soft and gooey inside. Drinks were great too. The Flamingo drink was really good, and their iced lattes were surprisingly amazing, not just good for a restaurant but actually good. If I had to be picky, the s’mores and the warm potato salad were just okay compared to everything else. Service really made the experience. Our server Sarah was so bubbly and kind, and her recommendations were mostly spot on. We also had a situation where a child tried getting into our car. We mentioned it casually and didn’t expect anything to come of it, but she immediately took it seriously, got the manager, and he went out right away to handle it. That level of awareness made us feel taken care of and able to actually relax and enjoy the rest of our night. The pricing was honestly kind of shocking in a good way. We ordered three appetizers, a large entrée, two alcoholic drinks, two coffees, and dessert and it was right around $100. Overall, great food, great service, great pricing. A couple things I wouldn’t reorder, but the things that were good were really good. We’ll definitely be back.“

“Yum, Yum, Yum! I was invited to lunch at Papa Diesel's Restaurant on my visit to Apopka, FL. From the moment I entered the restaurant, the entire experience was a treat. A friendly family atmosphere greeted me at the door, with the added touch of care that was immaculately given to every detail. The aroma from the kitchen activated my taste buds, as I stared mesmerized by the extensive menu. Finally, I decided to go for the “Diesel Sampler”. The brisket was so succulent that it melted in my mouth. The ribs fell from the bone with such flavor that no sauce was necessary—the pulled pork I used to sample the homemade sauces. As I was told, the sauces will soon be available in the local supermarkets (as I can attest to becoming a family staple). Needless to say, the sausage, chicken, and sides all met with the same flavorful standards. Ending my meal with a dessert, I enjoyed the peach cobbler and shared a nibble of key lime cake with my date. It was an enjoyable afternoon, sharing special time with loved ones in a loving environment, dining on food prepared by Papa Diesel, who loves to cook for folks, and making them feel at home!“

“Amazing atmosphere to hang out grab a drink and eat great food!“

“What a wonderful dining experience my family had at Metro Diner. The food was so amazing and the portions were very large, but what topped off our experience wonderfully was our waitress Karen. She was very pleasant personable and made us feel like we were old friends that came to visit. Karen was so helpful and attentive to our needs and she even threw in some good ol’ humor to make us laugh. Thank you again for your service and we look forward to seeing you again! Dale L.“

“So delicious! Excellent service from everyone, especially our server Shaun. He was so thorough and answered all our questions. The Cedar Key clams were to die for! I had the scallops and my husband had the burger for dinner- so freaking amazing ! I can’t say enough about this place! The owner was walking through the dining room checking on everyone, greeting everyone - thank you Carol for an exceptional experience!“

“Visited during Sunday Brunch and LOVED it! Food and service was OUTSTANDING! Manager Nate welcomed us like family and Kayla our server was also amazing! They both gave us great recommendations and were spot on! The endless shrimp, sirloin and crab legs, plus a Pasta Bar and small plates make the brunch a great deal!! I ordered off the menu and loved the flatbreads and burgers! Highly recommend! Flavorful diverse food menu at affordable prices! LOVE! I will definitely be back!“

“Ordered Bolay for lunch through the app and was so excited to find a free Bol coupon in my rewards! Ordering was super simple and straightforward and the ready time was super fast, under 15 minutes! Since this was during the workday, I needed to be able to get there and back with my food quickly to fit into my 30 minute lunch break! I was thrilled when I walked in and my order was all ready, packaged with napkins and my silverware and still warm! It was delicious too! Great option for a healthy and fast meal!“

“Best burgers in central Florida. Fresh ground beef. Smashed, seasoned and cooked to perfection. Amazing Mac and cheese. Exceptional customer service. 10/10 can't recommend enough this is gonna be a new regular now. |“

“This was not our first seating with KEVN!! Lucky us!! EXCELLENT server! He is consistently one step ahead of the game: anticipating your needs and providing that for you. Food at 60 Vines? AMAZING!!! Beverages? WONDERFUL! I have not been disappointed in any capacity. Kudos Team ! FIVE STARS!!! 12/13/2021“

“Ate Sunday brunch. Staff was very friendly, food was delicious and served fast. Bartender (Hailey) was very polite and responsive. Good atmosphere. Would come back!“

“This is supposed to be a Steak Omelet, their manager Marlen refused to replace! Would you eat this? Winter Park location would never have your omelet looking this sloppy!“

“*I apologize for prejudging this place*

I was visiting family in Orlando and my sisters said they were dying to try this place.

It looked liked one of those uppity places with bad service.

I was wrong, this place is so chill. The staff were so friendly. My sisters and I switched tables three times and the they were cool with it.

Our waitress has either friend the whole or just know customers very well because she ordered for all of us and everyone was happy with their order.

My only complaint was that my sister only let me eat a little of her soup!😂

If you are thinking of trying this place please do! You won’t be disappointed. Unless you go with someone that doesn’t like to share.“

“I love going to sonny's in oviedo and Micki is the best always having a good time“

“We hadd dinner at Metro Diner last night and our server, Nick was awesome. He was very attentive without being overbearing and made sure we had everything we needed. I had the new baby back ribs on the menu and my husband had the philly cheese steak. Both meals were excellent, the fall off the bone ribs were very tasty and hubby said his philly cheese steak was on of the best ever had. Check them out and enjoy!“

“The Brunch is great and the appetizer are delicious“

“This Mom-and-Pop Cafe is a hidden gem! Beautiful cafe seating, a lot of plants, and trees in the seating area, and not only do they treat you like a guest in their home, but the food is exceptional, with several tasty, healthy options. Try the Chicken salad wrap!“

“Alexander was great at today. Friendly, fast accurate service. We had a large order and it was fresh and hot with all the extra side sauces and dressings we asked for. Will definitely be back. I had to let everyone know.“

“Great service good food selection😎“

“Simply put, if you enjoy wine, you’re going to enjoy this place. Whether various small pours, a glass or two, ordering the whole bottle, or stepping into the private cellar, this spot will meet your match.

Particularly pay attention to the left wall as you walk downstairs; there are gems to be found.“

“Amazing Burgers and bartender. Kelly was amazing and one of the best burgers we have ever had in the area. Will definitely be back. Looking for a local area and I think we found it.“

“excellent restaurant in every way 😎👍 highly recommend“

“Been going here once or twice a week since it's open. This is one of very few restaurants that keeps getting better as time goes by, not the other way around. Clean, great food, great service and reasonable price. For a restaurant, it does not get better than this. Great job Bolay Oviedo team!“

“Sonny’s is great!! Joseph was awesome !!“

“Very good service. People are nice and they are very commited to doing a good job. Got my order done through UberEats and I actually made a mistake on it, called them, they resolved the situaction for me in time for the same uber driver to bring everythign to me perfectly on time, will definetly order again!“

“This place was stunning, the food was beyond amazing. The service was impeccable, they explained every dish, where it was sourced and they mindfulness behind the preparation. This is a wonderful experience in Orlando, 10/10 recommended.“

“Great spot for families and food and service is excellent“

“Ella is great server and the food is great!large portions and very good!“

“once again food was great and Taylor took care of us like family. Thank you again and keep up the outstanding customer service and reason why I will continue to cone back whenever I'm in Florida“

“Fabulous family owned restaurant that draws locals back! Regardless of whether I’m having breakfast or lunch, I ALWAYS order their Hungarian beef & cabbage soup!“

“I know there are a lot of gyro spots in Orlando, but this place has to be one of the best! The customer service is always amazing, the restaurant is consistently clean, and the food tastes incredible every single time. I absolutely love coming here and I’m never disappointed. Xiomarah provided amazing customer service and was so kind. Thank you 🫶🏽“

“Had to leave a review about our visit this afternoon at Winter Garden location. First of all the fried calamari was the best we have ever had! All,of the food was great! I also wanted to brag on our server Eve. Extremely attentive VERY personable. We thoroughly enjoyed talking to her. Will be asking for her when we visit from now on. Everything was GREAT!“

“Great food, fresh steaks and the best wings around. !“

“The two times I went to BurgerFi on my trip to Florida was an amazing experience! It was the best burger place ever! The service was amazing and very friendly! I got the yes chef burger, and those caramelized onions were the best coming off an eight hour flight and eat. Their sauce was delicious. Best sauce I’ve ever had. I then got the Oreo shake and I must say that was the best Oreo shake I’ve ever had; nice and creamy with Oreos and sprinkles was very good. Definitely 100 out of 10 would recommend. burgerFi needs to expand all over the US!“

“This place is the epitome of home cooking! Great food in a humble environment!❤️‍🔥🫶🏽“

“Food was delicious and our service was second to none. Our server Kendall was very attentive to our needs and knowledgeable about the menu. Our drinks were never empty. If you’re looking for great food and excellent customer service go check out Sonny’s in Sanford and make sure you ask for Kendall“

“1st time here had to come here and I gotta admit .this place kicks @$$ and I plan on coming back soon awesome employees made my 1st visit special Happy Easter Mooyah employees thanks again Carl the employee“

“Chicken biscuits and kale side salad is the best I’d eat that kale side salad everyday if I lived there yummy“

“The coolest spot ever! We had some delicious fun cocktails and a mean smash burger + chicken sandwich.
One of the best Espresso Martini's I've had in a long time.
Can't wait to visit again whenever I'm in town.“

“Highly underrated place … one of the best crepe places in orlando , honestly don’t think there is another place that’s better in the same class“

“DAYNA WAS AWESOME WE LOVE METRO DINERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR WE ARE HERE EVERY WEEKEND❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“The Stubborn Mule was the perfect spot to grab dinner before the Megan Moroney concert at the Kia Center with my family. Even with the restaurant packed full of fellow concertgoers, everything ran smoothly.

The service was fantastic, and our server, Kyle, truly made the experience. He was friendly, attentive, and absolutely hilarious—a great host who kept the atmosphere fun while making sure we had everything we needed. Despite the busy pre-concert crowd, our food and drinks arrived surprisingly quickly.

The cocktails were excellent, and the food was even better. The flatbreads and handhelds were all delicious, making it hard to pick a favorite.

One nice added touch was that the restaurant had country music playing throughout the evening, with plenty of Megan Moroney songs mixed in. It really got everyone in the mood for the concert and added to the experience as several tables sang along.

If you're headed to an event at the Kia Center, I recommend making The Stubborn Mule part of your evening. Great food, outstanding service, a fun atmosphere, and the perfect way to kick off a night downtown!“

“Fresh HOT food all the time.“

“Amazing experience...ask for Deric!! can not wait to return to this restaurant. It is so much more than a restaurant!“

“Great breakfast and lunch at the best price!! Walk up window and order..“

“My favorite for years. Very upbeat vibe! This is why I entertain multiple decades at The Porch. Always friendly, great food, and awesome atmosphere.“

“The best of oviedo: my whole family loves it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️✨✨✨“

“The Vineyard Wine Company is a great spot for brunch. The food is fresh, high quality, and you can really tell it’s a farm-to-table, scratch kitchen. Everything we had was delicious.

As someone with a gluten allergy, I really appreciate how clearly marked the gluten-free options are—it makes ordering easy and stress-free. The atmosphere is also great and makes it a nice place to relax and enjoy a meal.

Definitely a spot I’d come back to.

📍 More gluten-free finds on Instagram:
@glutenfreewithkeith“

“The food was absolutely perfect! Service was fast and friendly. Bethany was an awesome server!“