Restaurants near Sand Lake

“Today we had a delicious and fun lunch at The Madras Cafe. I ordered a Thali lunch special. There was so much food I couldn’t finish! The Chana Masala is delicious. The green bean/onion/pepper curry was delicious. Our server, Fernandes, took great care of us and was happy to explain anything we wanted to know about the different dishes. One of us had a birthday and they brought us a special dessert on the house. We ordered extra food to take home and enjoy later. We are definitely going back.”

“We had the most amazing dining experience for our anniversary!!! Some of the best food in the Orlando area!”

“Papa Llama, 2840 Curry Ford Road, Orlando- 4-Stars Michelin Recommended- Bib Gourmand! Peruvian immigrants, Kevin and Maria Ruiz, say they founded Papa Llama in 2016 as an experimental pop up and opened the doors of this location in August 2020. In 2022, they earned the Michelin Guide's coveted "Bib Gourmand" award for establishments that serve good food at reasonable prices so naturally, I got excited. Paulina, my server, was well prepared and knowledgeable, making for an auspicious beginning in a gorgeous environment featuring good prices for dishes that could be made to satisfy both carnivores and herbivores alike. I ordered the entire family style menu which was, according to Papa Llama, "designed to be tasted together, shared, and fought over." So much food for just over a hundred dollars. The prices may have been cheap but the taste and quality of (most) victuals valieron un Perú! A hearty Big Boy Thank You (Sulpayki!) to Kevin and Maria and the culinary dactylograms of their ancestors, on this amazing cuisine (Somaq Mihuna!). The first item on the menu was Olives--whole green Castelvetrano olives marinated in house with aji panca--which were so delectable I could eat them all day. Next, the Red + Gold Beets, a minty beet salad with honey ají amarillo vinaigrette, queso fresco, and candied pistachio, which started out smooth and creamy and ended with a pleasantly piquant bite. Papas a la Huancaína followed, a fingerling potato dish with spicy aji amarillo cream, wakatay (black mint) salsa verde, and beef chicharron, topped with a fried egg. The potatoes themselves were not the star, but the combination of flavors in the sauce were amazing, unctuous but smooth. Papa Llama carries a long list of natural wines, more wines than food items, actually. That evening, I chose the Yuzu Sake, and may I say, "Holy smokes!" How refreshing after consuming so many peppers. The rest of the dishes I would give 4.5 to 5-Stars, EXCEPT for the side of frozen Sysco French fries which almost ruined an otherwise stellar meal. There are over 300 kinds of potatoes in Peru. Over 300! Perhaps in the United States we don't have the same abundance as found in El Valle Sagrado (the Sacred Valley) but, por favor, do not stoop to this! The Big Boy says, "Eat here. All the authentic Peruvian flavors at Papa Llama are 5-Star, but skip the fries, which are a corporate conglomerate frozen food disappointment."”

“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.”

“Without question the best sushi we have ever had. Totally worth it for the experience, and I was honestly a little concerned about the seating. It flows perfectly and works great, and on top of this you can order sake from the brewery inside which I thought was so cool. Very nice dudes that run it, and I still think about the wagyu roll daily”

“What appears to be a hole in the wall from the outside, turns out on the inside it’s very eclectic with an amazing vibe. Very welcoming, friendly service with great food! Definitely recommend.”

“Location Kissimmee, FL : if you wish to go to a good restaurant to have a smooth and enjoyable dining experience, you can go here. Grazi and Luana were absolutely perfect, Ronan was also so kind and helpful. There was also a very kind man bringing us the grillades. We had plenty of tasteful food, plenty of smiles and lovely people helping us. The staff is polite and attentive, working together to provide a wonderful eating experience. Congratulations to the whole team! The restaurant is elegant and clean. We will come back for sure 😊”

“Love Prato! So much fun! Great food! ❤️🍷”

“Amazing is the only one word that comes to our minds. The restaurant itself is very modern looking but has that touch of Thai to make us feel at home. And the star of the show besides the great cooks was Pen! She was so awesome and sensor from her greeting at the door to her interactions with my two daughters. Who just thought she was so nice and Awesome. The appearance of the food was amazing when it arrived at our table and the taste was even more amazing. So to Pen and the rest of the awesome staff we wish you guys great success and we WILL see you again next time we’re here thanks:)”

“parking could be better, only been here twice but husband LOVES the meatball sub. I get their American sub and it is delicious! it is always packed. I wish they have another location besides just this one. The food, you just cannot go wrong no matter what you get. whether it's fresh or not. and the staff is amazing, they are all on top of everything!!!”

“Good food! Nice staff. Pizza and chicken parmigiana absolutely delicious”

“Passport to Dominican Republic is hereeee omg I felt like I was in my carribean island!!! The food and music took me back! Such a great experience and authentic food! Andrea our waitress was the best! She was energetic and helped us order exactly what we were looking for and engaged in conversation and very friendly!”

“Valeria was a wonderful server. She was very attentive to special requests and food restrictions needs due to allergies. The food was excellent too. Get the trifasico and ask for all the sauces!”

“Honestly one of the best sushi meals I've had, period. The flavor combinations were creative without feeling gimmicky, and everything was executed perfectly. I'm already planning my next visit and bringing friends along - this is the place I recommend to everyone now.”

“We went with our group of Dutch Ladies to meet up and it was great! Servers, food & atmosphere. Will definitely come back again.”

“Love! Best truly Mexican food in a long while!”

“Last night's visit to Hawkers was a truly exceptional experience, with every one of the five appetizers and three meals exceeding expectations. The creative drinks were an added bonus, making this a highly recommended destination for anyone seeking outstanding cuisine.”

“The best Italian restaurant in central Florida!”

“So good! Def going again..”

“Hands down our favorite South Asian restaurant in Orlando. Everything about this place is perfection. Every. Single. Thing.”

“We love coming here to eat. Food is excellent”

“Pros
- Food is amazing about as close to sushi in Japan as you’re going to get.
- Matcha S’more is a great way to end the meal.

Cons:
- The time window is a little short. Feels like a 70 minute experience that has to be completed in 60.
- The standing sushi concept is a bit strange. If it’s to try to mimic standing sushi spots in Japan…those are often causal $5-$10 meals in small markets with space for stools/chairs. This is a $100+ dinner in a building that has plenty of space for seats.

Overall though, I’d definitely recommend and come back.”

“What a unique restaurant! Awesome food, great service and a very cool vibe! Thanks Chef Niko!”

“Wonderful atmosphere; patio seating was lovely and dog friendly; wait staff is superb!”

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

“thank you for making my birthday excellent twice this month and being so hospitable to requests for the birthday girl. love you guys always worth the 1.5hour drive 🎀💓”

“First time trying this restaurant and we had a delightful experience. The flavours were amazing and the cozy ambiance added to the overall enjoyable dining experience. A must-try!”

“The Brunch is great and the appetizer are delicious”

“We came rolling into Orlando after a long day of traveling! We were all very hungry for some good pizza! V Pizza did not disappoint us! Our 13 year old granddaughter kept saying it was some of the best pizza she'd ever eaten! As previous owners of a pizza restaurant, we thought our pizzas were pretty amazing! The staff was very friendly and eager to serve us. The restaurant was clean and had very modern decor. We will probably go back before returning home!”

“We attended the show tonight and it was AMAZING. The magic was grea, the jokes were fantastic. 100% added to out must do's. Can't thank you enough for a wonderful evening 😊”