New American Restaurants in Orlando, FL

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

“Amy, the manager, made our evening very special for my husband's 52nd birthday. The server, Zach, was perfect. Season 52 never disappoints, with amazing food, drinks, and impeccable service. Thank you for helping Jae a wonderful evening and birthday celebration!“

“Delicious Cauliflower mash!!!“

“Exceptional Customer Service delivered by our bartenders Nataly, Taylor, Christi, and Ashley the Bartender Manager. Overall, the BEST restaurant in Orlando, Florida to enjoy the food , drinks, and music. My wife and I, number one place in Orlando, Florida to go have fun. Thank you for making our visits extremely special. 😉❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Not sure what took us so long to try Maxine’s, but that’s our loss. Our server, Madeline, was great.. friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. She was assisted by Dillon, who was fun to talk with and informative. All the food was quite delicious, with the standouts being the crab cake, escargot, burger, and lobster ravioli. The atmosphere is eclectic and just plain fun. We will be back soon.“

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

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

“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 😉.)“

“If you love yourself, get a shrimp rice bowl, and if you REALLY love yourself you will also order the banana pudding for dessert. I ordered both on a night when I was feeling down and it was like recieving a big hug in the form of food. Sooooo good, extremely fair price for the quality & portions, delivered fast. My new go-to.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

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

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

“omg... First time here. Laura Corona our server AMAZING!! Sophia our manager AWESOME!“

“My husband and I went there for lunch today and not only was the food delicious, our bartender/server Melanie was so friendly, knowledgeable about the food and the beverages and made the experience amazing.“

“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.“

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

“Delicious food! Great staff!“

“I’ve been here several times, and each visit has been consistently great. The food and drinks are always on point, and the service truly stands out. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and genuinely personable, which makes the experience even better. I’m really impressed—thank you!

It’s also such a great spot for dogs! My pup loves coming here—he’s always greeted with water without even having to ask, and he absolutely loved his “chowcuterie” board!“

“Gluten Free options are best in Orlando!“

“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!“

“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.“

“I LOVE this restaurant The food is excellent . I have Celiac so This is the ONLY restaurant that I will go too to eat at .My husband and I go often and everytime we go over to Orlando we go for lunch Thank you for making such good food . I have also brought a number of friends and also family members and they love the food also.“

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

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

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

“Hands down the best dining service experience my family and I have ever had at Walt Disney World — and that is saying a lot. We are longtime Disney guests and annual passholders who have been coming for decades, and we have very high standards for service. Gary exceeded them in every possible way.

Gary was warm, genuine, and truly made us feel special from start to finish. He took the time to connect with us, was funny and incredibly kind, and provided service that felt sincere rather than scripted. His attention to detail and thoughtfulness were outstanding, and to say he went above and beyond would be an understatement.

Our entire table was so impressed that I made a point to personally thank the restaurant manager before we left. Gary is the epitome of what great hospitality — and Disney-level service — looks like. If you’re dining at Flying Fish, you are incredibly lucky if Gary is your server.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“❤️ Absolutely amazing is Mr quick.“

“Awesome food great beers and awesome staff...meaning bar tender“

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

“Great place to stop before or after a flight! Happy hour speciala are great! $8 martinis on Mondays and $8 burgers on Tuesday! Can’t beat it!“

“First time visiting this spot absolutely had a great time. My server Kayla was amazing. Very sweet & kind. Loved her service if you come to this spot ask for Kayla. My wife enjoyed her birthday definitely recommend this spot for anyone. Kayla keep killing it 💪🏽“

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

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

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

“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.“

“Worth visiting! Food, atmosphere and service were all great! Donna is amazing and so welcoming and kind. The best chef! We went back multiple times because of her.“

“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.“

“There is something to be said about this magical underground spot. The curation of event from each promoter to the owner is something you don’t see mainstream. Rahul makes every bite build with flavor 10/10 sushi or wings the love put into each night food, entertainment wise! Happy hour is great!!! Sundays and Wednesday some of the Newest best kept secret!!!!“

“Great place. Good burgers“