50 Best American Restaurants near Maitland

“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!“

“excellent restaurant in every way 😎👍 highly recommend“

“I recommend the bar outside w Steph. I haven’t watched a movie here in years so I am not educated enough to give a review on that. Now, the bar outside has arguably the best bartender in the area and abroad. Steph is the bomb. Followed her from another establishment to this location. Amazing person, and great bartender. Also, Matt is the bomb.“

“My friends and I went to Eden bar last night and Charlie was our server! He was amazing!!! Literally the best server I’ve ever had. He was so so so attentive and personable and kind! Our drinks were never empty! I will be coming back in hopes we have them again as our server!!! Thank you Charlie and we ❤ Enzian and Eden bar!!!“

“5 stars from France. We came in December 2025 with my gf, everything was perfect. The bartender offered us couple of drinks, discussed with us etc. Actually, it’s rare to experience a customer service like that.

We are coming back in October, I already can say that is gonna be our first stop in Winter Park!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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. |“

“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!“

“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“

“Great service good food selection😎“

“Sheila & I love eating once a month at the BRIAR PATCH. The breakfast meals there are ALWAYS spectacular, DELICIOUS, TASTY & TOO MUCH FOOD - EVERYTIME. The waitresses are all awesome. Today a shout goes out to JILL our EXCELLENT WAITRESS.“

“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!“

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

“The Brunch is great and the appetizer are delicious“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“First visit to The Porch enjoyed myself immensely“

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

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

“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.“

“Such a great place! Everything we ordered was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The gyros were especially good — perfectly seasoned, tender, and served in generous portions.

The staff was super friendly and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Great food, great service, and a really nice experience overall.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

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

“I had gone for the first time with a friend and ever since all we have been thinking about was the food and when we would go back again. Planning I’m going today but they’re closed but I will go tomorrow.The food is soo amazing!! The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly I highly recommend it!!!.“

“[Apopka location on Main Street] Had a late dinner with my wife last night and had the ribeye. We enjoyed the food, service, ambiance, and the Veterans Day discount on the entree. Shout out to Ali - our server. She was kind, attentive, efficient and made all the difference. We will return. Thanks 🇺🇸“

“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“

“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“

“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“

“What an amazing experience at The Stubborn Mule! The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was fun and welcoming, and the service was outstanding.

A special shoutout to Seven, our server and bartender, who was wonderful, friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. Seven really made our visit extra special!

The pork belly was incredible, and the hamburgers were absolutely delicious, definitely must-try dishes! 🍔🥓

We enjoyed it so much that we’re already coming back next week! That says it all. Highly recommend The Stubborn Mule! ⭐“

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

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

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

“Fresh HOT food all the time.“

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

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