New American Restaurants in Orlando, FL

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

“Attention to detail and great overall service. Hosted a book club event here and the front staff made sure we got our table overlooking the lake. The noise level was high but the service and atmosphere were fantastic. Seasons 52 is great for any type of occasion.“

“Delicious Cauliflower mash!!!“

“Pro tip: Reserve your spot online before you go. The website lets you enter your party size and gives an estimated wait time, which was surprisingly accurate. It even uses your location and tells you when you're close enough to check in.

We visited on a game night at Icon Park, and the restaurant was packed, but we were seated in less than 10 minutes.

Our waiter, Matt, was amazing, and the food did not disappoint. The Cali Roll Stack was my favorite appetizer because it was made with real crab instead of imitation crab. We also enjoyed the Parmesan truffle fries, crispy Brussels sprouts, spinach dip, and the vegan Gardein wings in Korean chili garlic and Buffalo flavors.

I also tried the Key Lime Cider, and I appreciated that Matt let me sample it before ordering. It was refreshing and made it easy to find something I liked.

The lobster garlic noodles were outstanding and loaded with big chunks of real lobster. For dessert, we shared the brownie cookie topped with ice cream, and even as someone who doesn't usually like chocolate desserts, I loved it.

Parking was easy, with free parking available on levels 3 and 4 of the garage.

Great food, great service, easy parking, and a short wait despite how busy it was. 10/10, highly recommend.“

“Maxine’s On Shine is a first-class neighborhood gem in Orlando’s Colonialtown.
With its warm, eclectic vibe and charming patio, it offers excellent food and genuinely outstanding service. Standout dishes include lobster ravioli, crab cakes, and creative brunch items like chicken and waffles or lobster omelettes. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and well-presented.
Whether for a romantic dinner, happy hour, or weekend brunch, it consistently delivers a memorable experience. Highly recommended.“

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

“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!!!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“Delicious food! Great staff!“

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

“As a local in Orlando for 18 years this place has been an institution. It's been loved by the community for 25 years. Paul has been the lifeblood of keeping an awesome community coming back. The wine club he curates is one of the most unique in Orlando with boutique selections you can't find anywhere else. Don't sleep on the charcuterie board or happy hour!!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Gluten Free options are best in Orlando!“

“This place never disappoints. The food is always good and the servers are attentive but not in the way. Each time we've been there, the manager stops at the table to check in and make sure everything is up to standards. The cooks and chefs get it right every time. We'll keep going here every time we visit the area.“

“Amazing 🙌 an incredible place“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“❤️ 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.“

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

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

“While on a business trip I found this place just a few blocks from my hotel. My co-worker and I were both very pleased with the food. I am a sucker for a good steak and blue cheese. The wedges with the blue cheese and balsamic we're fantastic, steak cooked to perfection. Bruschetta was an excellent starter and I recommend it for my fellow bruschetta lovers out there. I'm not spelling her name right probably but kadesha was our waitress and she was very attentive and friendly. Thank you.“

“We were just looking for a quick bite to eat and this place did not disappoint! The owner is so friendly and works hard to make sure your meal is just as you want! The food is good but the service is really that does it! Located outside of Bass Pro Shop this is a great place for a nice lunch!“

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

“The Magic Three Pointer and Grill cheese are great!!!“

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

“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.“

“MUST TRY the happy hour deal! A FREE drink with every sushi roll!!

My friends and I go out on the strip Iron Cow is on all the time, and we’ve walked past this place so many times seeing crowds outside and hearing music pouring into the street, but somehow never realized it was a sushi spot too!

We finally stopped in last night after finding out about the happy hour deal, and it seriously did not disappoint. The drinks were really good, we all ordered rolls, and everything came out on a sushi boat which was honestly so fun. Everything was so good that half of us ended up ordering a second roll lol. They had a live DJ too, so the vibes were really good the whole night. Staff was super friendly and everything felt really reasonably priced too. Definitely recommend.“

“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.“

“We actually ate here for lunch and dinner. Great menu and service. Gary was so accommodating to our needs. The menu has many different options and the food is delicious. It's located in Island of Adventures and is perfect for a nice sit down meal.“

“The Who Hash is an absolute must! This is a fantastic snack if you don't want to eat a full meal while also needing something filling. The Who Has has tater tots with a cheddar sauce, scallions, & corned beef. Definitely the best snack in the park! We are so glad we found this YouTube as a recommendation!“