New American Restaurants near Ocoee, FL

“What can I say, I’ve been here quite a few times. Today was my favorite time ever being here actually. I decided to let whatever server I got, choose everything I ate. And Aurora did not disappoint. I asked her about seafood and she told me why the lobster tacos might be the way to go. She talked about flavor balancing between different menu items and tried to explain to me all the showcasing of the different seafood and how it worked for flavor profiles. I asked her about side dishes to go with it. She told me all the standard side dishes and she saw that I was not over excited by any of the offerings and she suggested maybe the premium truffle ranch potatoes might be what I’m looking for. She was not wrong on any of it. Lobster was cooked to perfection and all of the items placed on that taco belong there. She was right the balance was there. I was surprised when I got the fries. I thought it was going to be drenched and something, but it wasn’t. But I tasted the truffle and the ranch and the sauce and the side was perfect next to those crispy fries. I did not want to jinx myself so I had her decide my dessert unknown to her what I was doing. She chose the pistachio bread pudding. Not something I would ever get. It was delicious. I’m not going to lie. My only complaint is it needs more ice cream because it is so decadent and rich. Just get an extra side dish of more ice cream, you’ll thank me. Aurora you are a great server and I hope RusTeak knows it. Thank you for making tonight epic for me. I am stuffed and happy.“

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

“We always enjoy this restaurant. We celebrated a special occasion. The management recognizes celebrations for everyone which we appreciate and is great PR. First, our server Joel was great; he was attentive, personal and answered all our questions which elevated our experience. Our meals consisted of trout, shrimp and grits and butterfish. All three were excellent. The butterfish has an Asian flair to it which I enjoyed. The rest of our meal included a charcuterie board, wine, brussel sprouts & dessert. The charcuterie board & brussel spouts were on the light side so you'll need more than one if you have a party of more than two. We like that the desserts are small individuals and the three we chose were delicious. Next time we'll ask for crackers/bread for the table.“

“I adore Fresh Kitchen - the best restaurant I've found in the area to eat a gluten/dairy/meat free dinner that is also low in salt! That's because two of the managers know my restrictions and automatically put together a delicious bowl that I can safely eat (rice, chickpeas, kale, red pepper, almond slices, etc) - and it's delicious! Yesterday, I took my bowl home, added fresh sliced peaches and avocado, enough then to split into two meals. It was awesome.“

“all my bartenders were very involved and interacted with my family and I especially Christy and Phil I was very shy and they guided me through the menu without making me feel awkward and or uncomfortable .. giving I was eventually by my self they made me feel comfortable and at home“

“Amazing Service, and friendly staff..“

“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!“

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

“La comida es deliciosa. El servicio es excelente. Dany es bien cortés y servicial. Volveré.“

“Had a dinner here after our civil wedding and they did not make a big deal about a larger group like other places. Food is always amazing, the service is even better. Love wine so this is my favorite Orlando restaurant. Beautiful place and the price is very reasonable. The pork chop is 🤤“

“Wonderful experience and amazing atmosphere coupled with great service and exquisite food!“

“My husband, Al, and I dined at the Chef's Table on Feb 19 2024 and celebrated my birthday. We ordered from the chef's tasting menu and could not have been more pleased. It was one of the best restaurant meals we have had in a very long time. You see I am a classically trained and award-winning chef in my own right so my standards are quite high and I am, more often than not, disappointed in restaurants, even fine dining establishments. Al started with the "Heartbreaker" Cocktail, which was excellent then he had the mushroom and chive crepe torte for an appetizer, exceptional and enough for 2 to share actually so we brought part of it back to the hotel and had it for lunch the next day. He then chose the Duck confit, also outstanding. For dessert he had the chocolate torte with the toasted marshmallow ice cream and caramel sauce, again, beyond delicious and the ice cream was the best thing i've had in my mouth in a long time. Al also did the wine pairing with his courses. I sampled each pairing and they were perfectly matched. I tried the Mr. Pink as an aperitif and loved every drop but the pink peppercorn's stole the show. Then I started with the foie gras. Every bite just brings you to your knees. This was the main reason we selected The Chef's Table to begin with because I had to have foie gras. I chose the filet for my entree and I must say it may have been one of the best filet's i've ever eaten. Cooked perfectly medium rare with a char that was to die for. I brought part of my filet back to the hotel to go with the torte for lunch the next day. Even warmed up it was delicious. For dessert I had the mission fig bread pudding, which had a fantastic texture and was the perfect level of sweetness. I paired the pecan pie martini with it and it was decadent and complimented the dessert perfectly. I did not opt for the wine pairing as a sip of two from Al's were enough for me. Our server, JJ, was attentive, funny, and generous with her time. The manager came by twice to chat with us. The atmosphere was romantic but not stuffy and we had a great view of the kitchen, which as a chef is simply theatre for me. Lastly, the prices were not stupid. This kind of tasting menu can easily run well over $100 pp without the wine pairing. I appreciate the fact that, while affordable, it was elegant and indulgent. We will never visit Orlando again without returning to The Chef's Table and I will recommend it to everyone I know. Thank you for such an amazing experience. Amanda & Al Fraioli“

“I had a fantastic experience at BurgerFi today. The Beyond Burger was absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked. What made the visit even better was the incredibly friendly and attentive staff. They made sure everything was just right and provided excellent service . I highly recommend this place if you're looking for great food and a welcoming atmosphere!“

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

“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.“

“❤️ Absolutely amazing is Mr quick.“

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

“I'm from TX and know BBQ quite well. If I say this business is the REAL deal, I probably didn't give it enough credit. This place is 🔥. Great service, down home feel, and the food.... WOW. If you get to or are in Orlando Florida, stop by; you won't be disappointed. I'll have to get some dessert next time.“

“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.“

“Arguably the best food in the park for the price & taste. We ate here 3 times in the 6 days we spent at Universal Studios and it was the only food stand we visited more than once. The tots are tasty and a decent portion. Our whole family loved the buffalo chicken - it managed to have the buffalo flavor without being overly spicy. I really enjoyed the carnitas tots as well - the pork was juicy and the cheese sauce was tasty.

Aside from the food the service is slow and it seems like there is no rhyme or reason as to when orders come out. Also if you or someone else in line orders 3 or more items be prepared to wait and have people who ordered after you get their food first. There is plenty of outdoor seating but depending on the time of day not much shade from the FL sun.

Overall this is a decent pick for lunch or a snack in a park with underwhelming food options.“

“I’ve been to the Huey Magoo’s in Horizon West several times, and the service and food are always excellent. I stopped by on Veterans Day for the promotion and wanted to highlight Ryan. He was incredibly respectful and professional throughout my takeout experience. Great customer service and consistent quality every time. Highly recommend this location!“

“Everything was perfect ! Servers are amazing !“

“I highly recommend this hotel if you are looking for a place to stay before flying out. I stay at this hotel every time I go down to Orlando and it is very convenient to book for your next day flight. The restaurants are great. The staff is amazing. The balcony view is unmatched. It is a little more expensive to stay here compared to your average hotel, but you won’t regret picking this Hotel over every other one out there. Spend the cash and stay here. It’s worth it.“

“We eat here all the time and are always happy with the meal and the atmosphere. But we tried catering for the first time and were completely blown away. The variety of options available was awesome, and the quality of the food was incredible. The service was fantastic, every question I had was answered, and the catering for 75 people was phenomenal. We will DEFINITELY use them again!!!“

“Awesome Lakeside view , Amazing food, and the staff were all fantastic! Blake the Bartender has great suggestions and his own special drinks. Mel was also a very good Bartender with a lot of menu knowledge and food suggestions. They really make it an experience.
Will 100% go to Grills every time I'm in the area!
Sit outside or you're missing out!!!!!!“

“Michelle the bartender was absolutely incredible! Her drinks were on point, the food was amazing and fresh and my drink was never empty. She is very attentive and made regular rounds to assure everyone had what they needed. She is a top performer for sure!“

“Marvelous happy hour! We actually had dinner there one night and returned for happy hour the next!“

“Good fast service, clean kitchen, friendly people, and AMAZING food. 100% recommend and will be back. The sausage gravy is the best I've had not from my own kitchen. Come hungry and taste the maple tap coffee ☕“

“Always amazing! Great for any occasion...staff is responsive and food is fantastic!“

“The food and staff were amazing! Everything was served piping hot, straight from the grill or fryer. It was incredibly delicious — definitely a must-try! The taste and service were both outstanding. I always crave food served this fresh and hot, not cold.“

“Rene was wonderful!! He was polite, attentive without repeatedly interrupting our conversation. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was the perfect mix of a little bit casual and a little bit dressy. It really immersed us in the classic Italian feel.“

“We just had the best dinner here. We both had the chicken fried rice. We also ordered the passion fruit margarita. So so good. And our server was amazing. I wish I got her name. If you are staying at the Royal Pacific resort at universal. I highly recommend this place. If you was able to give more then 5 stars I would. Love this place. Can't wait to eat breakfast on the morning.“

“Comida deliciosa, las alitas de pollo de las mejores que me he comido, las Pupusas 🫓, realmente que todo recomendado.“

“Beer was ICE COLD!!! Lots of TVs, place was quiet. Only down fall for me is that it is a smokers bar. Not advertised as one, but can imagine that would slow business. Only 10 customers in the place on a Sunday. 4 of us were not smokers. Otherwise, good place.“

“Backwater Bar is co-located with Confisco restraunt. This is a great place to walk in and get you H2O water or you favorite adult beverage. It is a full service walk up bar with lots of beer, wine, and they can make the liquor drink of your choice. There is no seating inside, but they have shaded seating just outside the door. The staff is friendly and want you to have a nice experience.“

“Bula Bar seemed like a good place to enjoy the pool, watch sports and take a cold drink. On the other hand, the food is not recommended, at high prices and not so good in taste. Regarding service, my waitress was nice but she completely forgot my pizza order and when I ordered something different the food didn't take long but it wasn't what I ordered. The passion fruit smoothie was good and the Piña Colada was one of the best I've ever had.

Parking: Paid parking garage of the Resort.

Wheelchair accessibility: Great accessibility for wheelchairs.“

“The food was great 👍 The service was outstanding 🙂 The atmosphere was busy but not excessively noisy 😃“

“We had a wonderful experience at Confisco Grille. The Ahi Tuna Taco was absolutely delicious and truly unique—the tuna was perfectly seared, well-seasoned, and had just the right kick of heat from the jalapeño. It was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully balanced.

For drinks, we tried the Blackberry Margarita and the Confisco Margarita, and both were excellent. They were very flavorful without being overly sweet, which we really appreciated. Overall, great food and well-crafted drinks—we would definitely come back again.“

“I went for the 1st time, the other day. This location has multiple restaurants in one spot. Be advised they don't take cash so be prepared to pay with another form. We didn't try any of the food so I can't properly rate. But the staff was extremely friendly and nice and helped me understand the process. Nice & unique setup even for delivery drivers like Uber, doordash & more... Will give another rating later“

“Recommended to have a reservations so I sat at the bar. Love that they accommodate food allergies. I really enjoy their steak and the bartenders were very inviting with samples of wine to find the perfect pick. I enjoyed the atmosphere which was fun, elegant and inviting.“

“I've been coming here for years. Servers always try to do their best, though occasionally there aren't enough of them staffed on busy nights. The atmosphere can be a little loud at times and parking can be tough. Food is always good. The great service and strong drinks are what keep me coming back.“

“The food is always fantastic with friendly workers. The only gripe I have ever had applies to many restaurants: just because the order was made online, don’t universally assume it should be packaged for carry out. Especially if I walk into the store before my order is fulfilled and explicitly inform a worker that I will be dining in.“

“good friends,and all the bartenders and servers. best family place to be and if , you show,alone. it's safe ,family,away,from original,family. bikers are welcome. night all. just smile 😍“

“Wow, it was really refreshing speaking with Iris on the phone at this location. First of all for the call to go through to the store directly without patching through some national call center was so nice and Iris was one of the best customer service experiences I've had in a long time, especially at restaurants with online order issues. I would go back to this store for the experience alone, great job!“

“Melinda, the hostess was hands down the greatest. Which was the icing on the cake for a restaurant me and my wife come to on our anniversary and birthday's. Service was top tier as well as the food. 65$ seems cheap for how great the food and drinks and service are... WE WILL BE COMING BACK.“

“Nice intimate mall-type atmosphere with outdoor eating area. Very nice!“

“Surprisingly exquisite food despite the bad reviews. Enjoyed the noodle tonkotsu broth was nice, the pork pretzel burger was fantastic and great mix with swiss roll and coffee.
The only downvote was they forgot/mishandled my coffee so i jad to ask multiple times, but the staff helped me out so thank you. Not busy, great price, great food and problem solving, definitely will come back“

“Tony and the staff went out of their way to take care of my party. They were very kind and made sure we got everything we wanted . I would absolutely return to this location. And send everybody I know there.“

“A bit too loud, however our lovely server made up for the noise level. Love the entrance however prefer a more traditional “bar” vs the community tables.. makes it difficult for more than two people to talk comfortably... speaking of which dining chairs are terrible uncomfortable! Overall the food and service made up for the short comings mentioned.“

“Good family fun Great service“