27 Best Southern Restaurants near Lake Buena Vista

“We did not have a reservation but heard the outdoor and indoor bar are full service and open seating so we decided to give it a go. We came at dinner time, but a little later about 7:30 or 8:30pm ish. And there were open seats at the bar. Bar service was fine, we sat on the end so we were ignored a tiny bit. We ordered a refill moonshine (you can get a refillable squeeze bottle), and a wine. We ordered the church lady deviled eggs because we had heard they were good. We enjoyed them but we felt they didn’t live up to the hype, but we ate them all. We each ordered a chicken sandwich, one spicy and one not. And we got mac and cheese for a side. The chicken is perfectly cooked, tender, juicy, flavorful, and crispy. The mac and cheese is perfectly browned and super cheesy and flavorful, everything was a home run. We will definitely be back in the future. And be sure to check out the bar if you don’t have a reservation!

We had been here years ago and wanted to come back again! Our server was so outgoing and friendly, and she explained some of her favorites on the menu. We tried some moonshine as well as some sangria. We got the smothered chicken and boy was this more than enough to share! It came with sides and a huge piece of chicken. The chicken was so good, it was moist and tender and flavorful. It was even still amazing as leftovers the next day. We also got the chicken and dumpling soup which was basically deconstructed chicken pot pie. It was a large portion and was pretty good. We also got the regular and the hot chicken sandwich with mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was sooo good and the chicken sandwiches were eaten so fast because they were so good. This place is known for its fried chicken and it is easy to see why. We will definitely be coming back here again when time allows us, because everything was a home run from service to food to drinks.“

“Disney Springs, c'est le Disney Village de Walt Disney World mais en 10x plus grand que la version parisienne 🗼. On y découvre des centaines de magasins 🛍 et des dizaines de restaurants 🍽 ainsi que des divertissements 🎉 à gogo. Niveau shopping, n'hésitez pas à passer par exemple au plus grand magasin Disney du monde 🛒 : le World of Disney. Vous aurez également la possibilité de faire vos emplettes chez M'M's World, Lego Store ou Coca Cola Store mais aussi chez les classique Levis, Zara, etc. Niveau resto, que vous soyez quick service, snack ou table service, vous pourrez consommer de la cuisine américaine 🍔, de la cuisine du monde 🍣ou des snacks 🥯Disney au Candy Cauldron . C'est également ici que se produit le cirque du soleil 🏟🏟. Disney Springs est gratuit et vous permet de faire une pause animée en dehors des parcs.“

“Was very impressed. My date and I had the cornbread , oyster rockefeller and the truffle deviled eggs, impressive intricate cajun menu“

“Tori is the best! Service was fast and friendly. The beer was cold, the band was hot and the whole place rocks. I’ll be back.“

“I LOVE this joint, reminds of my mom’s cooking back in Egypt. Honestly, probably the best Orlando bite. That’s it. Three Michelin Star Flavor. Homemade, fresh, made with love. The servings are generous and the prices are affordable for the quality of food you’re getting knowing that Middle Eastern food is a ton. of. Labor. Thank you Madame and Sir for the amazing food!!“

“Decided to give this a try and i was quiet surprised how good it was. Can't remember which chicken salad I got but it was very tasty especially with the bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes that came on it. Got the loaded potato soup and that too was very tasty and cheesy. Was not filled at all when we got there and the decor felt like I was at someone's home. I would definitely go back as the food was tasty, filling, and didnt have that heavy feeling after eating.“

“Had lunch here during a conference, which we thankfully made a reservation for. Although the restaurant was very busy, we were seated promptly and had great service. The market fish sandwich with caesar salad on the side was delicious. Our server was kind enough to provide individual checks and we ate and made it back to the conference within an hour. Would recommend.“

“The food is amazing here! There are not a ton of classic Italian meals here but everything is made in house. The pizza is delicious, along with the arancini. The property is absolutely beautiful here as well. Indoor and outdoor seating at a great restaurant! Will definitely be visiting again.“

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“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“

“Ellie Lou’s is a must stop for the BBQ lover in Disney. The owner is fantastic and the food is delicious!“

“We loved the food but sad we didn’t get to do the trivia quiz we have heard about. We had a lovely meal tonight and cocktails but unfortunately it wasn’t the experience we had hoped for. As we are from England it’s a very rare chance we would be able to visit. We have heard about the forest gump quiz but unfortunately our server didn’t do this with us. It wasn’t busy as we had just walked in so we were hoping for the full experience. If we have had the full experience we would have given a top rating.“

“Last day in Orlando, and we chose a great place for breakfast. Tried the bowls and a biscuit. They have different coffe options to choose from, self-service. The maple medium roast was delicious. Everything was 😋. Amazing service. Thank you so much 💓“

“Amazing food and great service“

“Hands down the best seafood I have had in a very long time. I was lucky to try this great food at a food truck Friday. The chicken and shrimp, my wife and 3 year old enjoyed. I went with the shrimp and crab. It was amazing. Fresh cooked to order. It came with potatoes, sausage and an ear of corn all smothered in this amazing homemade butter.I could go on and on about how great this meal was. And normally I don’t write about food, but this deserves 5 stars and more.I hope they are back in my town again next month because I really want to try the lobster.Great customer service and great people all around. Give them a try and you will not be disappointed.“

“Doordash needs to update their menu. Because there’s nothing worse than calling to confirm correct order with staff that’s most of the time rude. Every time I call it’s a problem but nothing I can do when I’m just trying to order food correctly and spend money there.“

“I gave 1 star for the food because I didn't eat there. I accompanied the people I was with but since I can't eat past 6pm due to medical reasons and it was past 8pm, I can't review the food section. I can tell you that Matthew did a Awesome job taking care a table of 17 by himself, while taking care of his other tables. He gave great attention without missing a beat. I haven't seen service like that in a while.“

“Dinner after a very overstimulated day. This place was busy and the noise from other parties was too much. Our server Mendoza got us settled with drinks and an order of onion rings ( "only 10 min"....but it was definitely a 25 min wait). The honey butter croissant was nothing to brag about, but when you're hungry, you don't argue.
Overall, food was good. I had tilapia and shrimp in cream garlic sauce....that sauce was the bomb!! I really wish that was over grits instead of rice!“

“I come here frequently with my friends and family. Food is always great. Much better than raising canes!!!!!!!!!! The manager Sandy, the server Jenna and Candace. Always sooooooo nice and supportive. Above and beyond. They are also very supportive of the community. I have a lot of respect for that. I highly recommend!!!!!“

“Good food and nice staff. Down said in the week they don’t open to about 10am what’s a shame as I would go there more then just the weekend.“

“Large portions of delicious shepherds pie full of meat. Ate there New Years Eve. No one was there. Waitress was Artesia. Wonderful server. Love retail sales. Clean, fast. Near Disney. Worth a visit“

“My wife and I had the pleasure of going to Cheddar's scratch kitchen while we were in Orlando for her birthday. I was very surprised when our waitress showed up with two croissants with some sweet drizzle over it on the house too. I believe the sweet croissanta on the menu but the first two are on the house. I ordered the fish and shrimp and it was fantastic. The shrimp were crispy the fish was flaky and crispy. My sides were the seasoned string beans and the rice and beans. My wife ordered the Hawaiian steak with the broccoli and the mash and a caesar salad. We were very surprised at the prices and the service was wonderful. The food was fantastic but all around great time. Cheddar's is definitely on our list. The closest one to us is Pembroke pines, so we'll be adding this place to our list of go-to restaurants..“

“Served certain Spanish food“

“Got great deals for our new great grandson for his July 4th outfit. Husband’s meal was ok. My chicken n dumplings were terrible!! Half of it I could not eat - tasted and looked like they had scraped the bottom of the pot! Dumplings all stuck together and so thick the middle was like raw dough! I usually order the same meal when eating there. But this was terrible!! Our waiter was great! Love the peach iced tea!!!“

“Dine inside and everything was delicious.“

“We had a very kind Spanish waitress.I did not get her name to give her recognition.My daughter and I both tipped her well.The food was delicious but not as many desserts as in prior years.“

“Great staff. Made my 3 year old buttered noodles !“