50 Best American Restaurants in Orlando

“Really enjoyed the atmosphere and decor within the restaurant. The service was pretty great and welcoming. I must say it was very hot and humid inside the establishment while I was was enjoying brunch. The food looked good and was pretty tasty aswell.“

“justin makes the best expresso martinis“

“Awesome place with super cool people and service! Always love coming here when we visit from Canada 🇨🇦“

“Best restaurant in town. I stayed in the Holiday Inn across the street. I ordered the Burger and the seasoning is crazyyy the food will blow your mind. Would definitely recommend this place“

“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.“

“The restaurant was amazing“

“Byleigh is one of the best bartenders great fast service with a smile and will make you laugh.“

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

“We had an amazing time at Keg Social Orlando celebrating a birthday! We enjoyed bowling, axe throwing, and the arcade, which provided hours of fun. The venue offers something for everyone, regardless of age—our group ranged from 11 to 41 years old, and everyone had a blast. The food and drinks from the bar were fresh and delicious, and the DJ kept the party atmosphere lively. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making our experience even better. Highly recommend for a fun and memorable outing for all ages!“

“The big pretzel was delicious, a good selection of draft and bottle beer, our food was all delicious and the service was good.“

“We found this place last night while in town for Universal Studios and were blown away. The food was outstanding, but the service was next level. An absolute hidden gem—highly recommend!“

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

“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!“

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

“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!“

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

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

“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!“

“Excellent service Ty SONNIA I loved“

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

“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!“

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

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

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

“First visit to The Porch enjoyed myself immensely“

“EVERYTHING I have ever tried here is amazing! First experience was Thanksgiving for a party of 8. We literally got one of everything off the menu and let’s just say zero left overs! The empanadas are OUT OF THIS WORLD! The drink menu is Astrology themed and if you are into space/ astronauts the decor will excite you! There is even a couple selfie photo spots that are space themed. Desserts are TRULY special get the super nova it’s a whole experience! You will not be dissatisfied at all Truly a favorite spot!“

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

“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!“

“We had a great dinner at Seasons 52! Everything we ordered was really good, and the view of the water made it even better. Our server, Roberto, was awesome—super nice, attentive, and very polite. He checked on us often without being overbearing and gave us great service.

Definitely get the filet—it was so good. The kid’s burger was also amazing and my daughter loved it.

The only thing we wish they had was fries, but that’s really our only complaint. We had a great time with our family, and if we lived in Orlando, we’d definitely be back. Highly recommend!“

“Awesome food amazing staff great all Around“

“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!“

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

“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 🫶🏽“

“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.“

“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“

“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 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!“

“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!!!“

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

“Friendly service and buzzing breakfast spot in the Millenia area. Venton was warm and attentive with good suggestions and recommendations. Greek omelet and home fries are good - the turkey bacon wasn't very flavorful for some reason. The other waffles look amazing!“

“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.“

“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!!!.“

“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 !“

“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.“

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

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

“We stopped in for lunch with a group of 9 ages 5-65. We sat at the large raised table. We had a great waiter, food we all agreed was delicious, promptly served, and we weren’t rushed to get done.“

“Visiting Orlando from Aberdeen, Scotland. Food was fantastic, burgers was superb and at a decent price. Relaxed atmosphere, good service and some decent beers. Will definitely be back on our next visit.“

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