New American Restaurants in Orlando, FL

“Amazing dining experience! Every single member of the staff was attentive and beyond helpful. The food, as always was outstanding (try their $38 3 course tasting menu for a little bit of everything). HUGE shout out to Dylan at reception, I accidentally messed up my reservation and he went above and beyond to accommodate our party. 11 out of 10, Orlando staple.“

“Such a great community minded Place with great food and people!“

“Excellent food—creative menu. Outstanding wait staff. Fun to watch the team in the kitchen from our bar perch. No question we’d return next trip to Orlando. If you live here you are lucky! Support your local gourmet!“

“The Monroe was fantastic! From the atmosphere to the food and service, everything was spot on.“

“Great food and atmosphere. Convenient location.“

“Had a fabulous evening. Service was excellent. But it was a late booking as there were no earlier tables available - which was disappointing. All the staff were friendly & professional. Would recommend family and friends.“

“Excellent service. Delicious food“

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

“Who-hash was very good, very hot (including the can which we were warned about), but it is very pricy for what it is. We wished there was a way we could save the can, especially for the price to keep as a memento, but it was unfortunately way too gooey to save and haul around.

The girl working there was very friendly, however.“

“Had a wonderful meal after the day at the parks. The Airline Chicken and burger were great! Jonathan was our server and made us feel right at home. The executive chef talked with us for a long time.

The people make the Hard Rock Hotel a special place to stay.“

“The food was great as was the service from all but one. One of the managers is a woman with blond hair and she was racist. She came up to me 3 times and continued to inform me I needed to leave. I was not intoxicated nor was I inappropriate in any way. She told me that I needed to stop talking to other people which I wasn’t and instructed me to leave multiple times with no clear reason as to why.“

“I have no idea what the people who rated this establishment lower are talking about. The service, food, atmosphere and general ambiance were exceptional. After dining in some of the higher end resort hotels in Disney this Universal treat beats them hands down. Even with the construction maze one has to navigate that may detract a bit one must remember it is not the fault of the restaurant and they more than make up for this slight inconvenience by their service.“

“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.“

“This was really fun and probably some of the best food that you can get inside Universal. Everything is ordered through the app although they do have a counter for anyone who needs assistance. We love the pork belly sandwich as well as the banana dessert. Deep fried cauliflower is also phenomenal. I prefer the tater tots to the chips because the tater tots are well seasoned and not like your typical tot. It's fun, it's clean, it's a little overpriced but that's pretty standard for theme parks... Overall this is something I would recommend especially if you're in Universal studios for the day.“

“We’ve tried this Yard House on I-Drive three times over the past 12 months while on vacation because the location is great, but the food has let us down every visit over the past year. The staff is excellent—attentive and friendly—but the quality from the kitchen just isn’t there. Last night, our salad came out swimming in dressing, the sandwich with truffle fries had cold fries, and the pizza was also served cold. The manager did comp the salad since it was inedible, which we appreciated, but overall we left disappointed and still hungry.
We go to the Yard House near home regularly and the food is always great, so it’s frustrating that this location has been consistently below expectations. Sadly, we’ve learned this one just isn’t for us, even though we love the spot and the service.“

“Delicious Cauliflower mash!!!“

“Love Freddy’s every chance I get to eat here. One of the best Burger Chains out there“

“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!!!“

“Food is as excellent. Unfortunately our server was not. Will give them a second chance when I am in the area“

“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!“

“Stopped in for dinner for their magical dining menu (made a reservation on OpenTable.) The service was great, as well the drinks and meal. Views were fantastic. So cool watching planes take off while having a nice sit down dinner. Off the magical dining menu, we had: Apps: - the fried oysters - fantastic - beef short rib sliders - only came with one. The flavor of the beef was to die for, but the beef and the sticky bun were quite dry. (We think the beef may have been added to the bun while too hot, and it pulled out the moisture) Entrée: - salmon - the salmon was a super small portion, maybe 3oz. Cooked to perfection with a crispy skin. It was served over some kind of lentil - which was a little undercooked/hard but good flavors. - short rib - this was delicious. It was quite salty, but I love salt so I didn’t mind. It was served with polenta cakes - which had a little kick to them, so I don’t recommend and if can’t do spice at all. Dessert: - cheesecake - super fluffy texture just how we like it. Had a nice flavor, however it tasted like it may have been stored for way too long, so we didn’t get past a couple bites. I hope they order some fresh ones - shortbread - this one was fantastic. Nice presentation, lots of flavors, great texture. Would definitely have this again, but would request them to remove the fruit purée pool it sits in. Drinks: - Passionfruit mojito mocktails - recommend (not on the menu, but they were happy to create any mocktails for us) - Canvas Cabernet - recommend Overall the meal was 8/10. Main gripe was finding the entrance of the hotel when driving around the airport, as the GPS took us to departures in terminal A - but we called and got directions. We were told go around arrivals and departures of terminal B, and follow the brown signs first for the North exit, then for Hyatt hotel/valet. Valet parking is free for dinner (don’t forget to tip 😉.)“

“Went out with a few friends...CJ was our server...He is always great...fun and respectfully attentive! The manager stopped by to check on us twice as well, which was also impressive! We shared multiple appetizers, all which were fantastic! We all enjoyed our evening at Marlow's!“

“Food was delicious. Service was great Highly recommend the Pecan Chicken“

“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.“

“Love this place. Best burgers, fries and shakes in the area!“

“We visited this past July and the Luna Antipasti was delicious. It wasn’t just dinner, it was an experience! Highly recommend!“

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

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had the most exceptional experience at BJ’s Brewhouse on I-Drive in Orlando this past Saturday for a surprise 50th birthday dinner, and we are still on cloud nine from how beautifully everything turned out! From the moment we began planning, the entire process was seamless, and the staff went above and beyond to make this celebration unforgettable. Every detail was handled with care and professionalism—from the helpful communication ahead of time to the outstanding service on the day of the event. A special shoutout to our amazing servers Mark, Leylani, and Edgar—you were absolutely phenomenal! Warm, attentive, and incredibly accommodating, you made our group feel truly celebrated. We also want to thank the management team who ensured everything ran smoothly and welcomed our family with kindness and joy. If you’re looking for a place to host a special event or just want great food and incredible service, BJ’s on I-Drive is the place to go. THANK YOU for helping us create such meaningful memories—we are beyond grateful!“

“Always a favorite but especially this last trip for the great service! My reservation was for the wrong date and they still accommodated us right away — thanks again! Food and service were wonderful, thanks for the great recommendations from our server.“

“Delicious food! Great staff!“

“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!“

“Amazing 🙌 an incredible place“

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

“I don't normally write reviews but I had such a wonderful experience at The Waterford Lakes Fresh Kitchen location earlier this week & wanted to give credit where credit is due. Not only was the food AMAZING, but so was the customer service! Madilyn was very helpful and a smile never left her face :) She has a knack for hospitality & service. 10/10 experience, and 10/10 broccoli ! Lol!“

“We sat outside with our dogs. They have an excellent wine menu as well as some really great food. Lots of charcuterie options. Also they brought the dogs a bowl of water and had food options for the dogs too...ask for the barckuterie board. Excellent service and nice restrooms. It's expensive though.“

“Service was fast through drive-thru. Food fresh, hot and delicious as always.“

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

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

“I had a chance to catch up with one of my girlfriends for a beautiful brunch today. I enjoyed the chicken and waffles and cranberry mimosa!“

“Great place. Good burgers“

“I gave it a 4 because the ac didn't work the night we were there and it was so dang hot in there.We actually took our desert to go because it was just a sauna in there at 830pm at night. They service was great and the food was good .Steak was a little fatty but all and all ok.“

“Very good wholestyle cooking food I love it and my kids love it . I think you would love it too.“

“We had one of our best dinners to date at Flying Fish, and from start to finish, everything was exceptional. Our server, Stefano, was not only knowledgeable and kind, but genuinely elevated our experience. From the hosts to the staff, everyone made us feel welcomed and well cared for.

We started with the lobster bisque, which we decided to share so I wouldn’t get too full before the main course. Stefano took it upon himself to have it thoughtfully split into two bowls, and even though it was clearly a shared portion, the presentation didn’t suffer—it was plated so elegantly that it felt just as special as if we’d each ordered our own. It also came out quickly, just like the rest of our meal.

I ordered the Plancha-seared scallops, and they were cooked perfectly—tender, golden, and full of flavor. The dish was plated beautifully, and the combination of the creamy grits, sweet corn, and rich sauce was just incredible. Every element complemented the other in a way that felt refined but comforting. My husband went with the Char-seared New York Strip, which Stefano recommended over the filet mignon—his usual choice. He couldn’t have been happier with the suggestion. The strip was executed beautifully, and the flavors were spot on.

Compliments to the entire team—flawless service and unforgettable flavors.

Everything was absolutely delicious—and the service was just as impressive.

That was honestly one of the best meals we’ve had in a long time. And the service? Perfect.“

“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“

“The burgers are incredible and the staff are super friendly. Tiffany was awesome. Definitely a good place to stop!“

“If you haven't made it to Soco's Sunday Brunch yet, what are you waiting for?! Grab a friend or two and get a sampling of a few plates to share, you won't be disappointed! Today we had the fresh made biscuits with house jams, fried green tomatoes, Pork Belly Sliders, fried chicken & French toast and breakfast tacos. Talk about flavor and the portions were great. The French toast was downright orgasmic, that bourbon maple syrup will bless your soul. Seriously, go see for yourself, best brunch in Orlando or any other meal for that matter.“

“Great place to go and practice your golf game. Great service with some good food“

“❤️ Absolutely amazing is Mr quick.“

“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.“