50 Best American Restaurants near Pine Castle

“Great burger 🍔.. enjoyed it“

“Thanks Emily A for the amazing service. We had a fantastic meal!“

“Husband and I were visiting Orlando for the first time and came across Maxine's on Shine. It is such an absolutely incredible charming restaurant! The food was outstanding, with generous and delicious portions, great prices, lots of options and vegan options and drinks but above all -- the hospitality was exceptional! From the greeting from the hostess, discussion with the bartender to the server, busser and owners, they all truly made us feel like a local to the city and appreciative of our business. You really can see the passion from Kirt and Maxine (owners) as it really shines through in every detail in their food, decor and ambiance of the restaurant and you can see that same passion in their staff! My husband and I went for dinner on a Saturday night and had such a wonderful experience that we simply had to go back on Sunday for the brunch before leaving town. Truly an AMAZING experience and such wonderful people! 100 STARS!!!“

“Abby our server was a professional. Abby was friendly, attentive, and prompt. It was a very enjoyable meal.“

“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“

“Jackie was our waitress today at Nona Blue. Jackie has waited on us before, because we go to Nona Blue quite often. Is my family‘s favorite restaurant in the area, and has been for many years. Jackie is the best waitress ever. She is not only cute and sweet and fun, but she is a very hard worker. She completely takes care of her people. She genuinely cares, and will do everything to make your experience perfect. Thank you, Jackie for making Nona Blue so great!!!!“

“Kay was amazing!!! She took care of us from start to finish. She makes the place that much better! Visiting from Jax and would definitely come back!“

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

“Alexander was great at today. Friendly, fast accurate service. We had a large order and it was fresh and hot with all the extra side sauces and dressings we asked for. Will definitely be back. I had to let everyone know.“

“This was not our first seating with KEVN!! Lucky us!! EXCELLENT server! He is consistently one step ahead of the game: anticipating your needs and providing that for you. Food at 60 Vines? AMAZING!!! Beverages? WONDERFUL! I have not been disappointed in any capacity. Kudos Team ! FIVE STARS!!! 12/13/2021“

“We had there Chicken Roast Dinner it was fantastic, we would highly recommend The Monroe and staff were amazing. Well done chef 👍“

“Best burgers in central Florida. Fresh ground beef. Smashed, seasoned and cooked to perfection. Amazing Mac and cheese. Exceptional customer service. 10/10 can't recommend enough this is gonna be a new regular now. |“

“Ordered Bolay for lunch through the app and was so excited to find a free Bol coupon in my rewards! Ordering was super simple and straightforward and the ready time was super fast, under 15 minutes! Since this was during the workday, I needed to be able to get there and back with my food quickly to fit into my 30 minute lunch break! I was thrilled when I walked in and my order was all ready, packaged with napkins and my silverware and still warm! It was delicious too! Great option for a healthy and fast meal!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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!“

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

“BOGO Wings Mondays!!! Bartender Reese is the best!!“

“The service so horrible. They automatically add 20%for the tip when our server was RUDE AND NON existent. I would NEVER return. No one was there. The food was nasty as well. First and last time here I was so excited to come but left SO disappointed“

“excelente servicio de calidad en especial Denise , la comida riquísima y sus aperitivos . el ambiente y sus presentaciones de comida bellísima“

“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!“

“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!“

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

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

“We’ve been to all three Hangry Bison locations. Winter Park was our first and quickly felt like home. Winter Garden kept the magic going, and now Lake Mary has us just as hooked! This place has become our go to spot. Great food, amazing drinks, welcoming atmosphere, and service that makes you feel like family. I highly recommend. The Hangry Bison never misses!“

“Great place, food is excellent bar has a great atmosphere and great customer service. I would highly recommend visiting if you haven’t already!“

“I absolutely love this restaurant Everytime I visit the city I have too stop and grab my favorite and delicious food s.The freshness and quality says it all!!The service provided by the staff leaves you feeling so much love.Thank You Authentic Gyros for providing the best food and service!!“

“Cute place! Service was very friendly and quick. We ran in at 3:30 to grab something to eat before they closed at 4. Hate being those people but our timing just worked out to it as such. They were kind and accommodating as they started closing up. The burger was fantastic for my friend!! The French toast was good but I was worried it was undercooked as it was quite mushy and my scrambled eggs were a little too runny for my liking so ended up not eating much. Overall, good experience and I would try again earlier in the day.“

“The restaurant was amazing“

“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!“

“Just ending out two week stay, we eat breakfast here most mornings. Very reasonably priced and a great service and the coffee is the best on the drive. Highly recommended fantastic service from Mary and the rest of the Denny’s team.“

“Really great wine bar in Winter Park. Great selection of wines! We loved the cheese and meat boards and the flatbreads. We sat outside which was lovely. Our server, Julie went above and beyond to make our afternoon special - massive thank you to her.

Small downsides - very popular so difficult to get a table - wouldn’t recommend for a massive party. We also thought it was a bit cheeky that they charge $4 just to get the wine card.“

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

“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.“

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

“Excellent service, atmosphere, and food.“

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

“Good food, staff friendly“

“I was assisted as soon as I walked in and ordered the calamari and s’mores cheesecake. I originally saw on the website a key lime cheesecake but was informed they didn’t have it. I was pleasantly surprised about how delicious it all was especially for the price!“

“It’s a great place to hangout and meet people and the food is great!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“Good food made fresh and authentic by the owner! This place is a hidden gem!“

“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!“

“My favorite for years. Very upbeat vibe! This is why I entertain multiple decades at The Porch. Always friendly, great food, and awesome atmosphere.“

“Went for lunch with the family on a Saturday afternoon. The customer service was excellent! The food was tasty, we had a good time. The veggie burger and onion rings were delicious. The kids meal was properly portioned. If you’re a man that eats a lot my husband recommends 2 burgers. Other than that, great meal and service. Stephany the manager gave us free ice cream to top off our meal. Definitely recommend!

Vegetarian options: Veggie burgers, fries, onion rings“

“Everything was perfect ! Servers are amazing !“

“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“

“Very friendly and fast service. You can order at the counter or just grab an empty seat and scan the QR code at the table to order. The table ordering allows you to add or remove toppings to your tastes. The food was fresh and well seasoned, very delicious. Hot items were hot and cold items were cold. 1st time at Culver's would recommend and definitely go again.“

“When we’re on the road we always stop at a Cracker Barrel for dinner! We can always count on excellent food, clean bathrooms and even a little shopping for gifts before we head back on the road!! 👍“