50 Best American Restaurants near Windermere

“Great place, food is always good“

“Customer service was great. Lynn was very attentive and nice plus my food was awesome. Definitely recommend“

“I love the scooter wings and great drink prices. The service behind the bar is fantastic! And the drink prices are hard to beat, especially in this area!
Edit: taking off a star. Service is a real problem here including behind the bar nowadays. The manager should spend some time relieving the bar as needed. I'll still be back but service needs improvement.“

“Our first time here after dropping our daughter off at school. It was a great experience. Yassine, our server was really helpful, very informative and did not rush us. Food was delicious, best breakfast food in the area. Will have to come back with our daughter.“

“Took the drive from Lake Nona to Josie’s in Windermere. Excellent service. Excellent quality of pizza and wings . Outstanding draft beer ( Josie’s Ale ) . Beautiful , clean , neat and well designed for a romantic or comfortable dinner. Was blown away by the outstanding service. The two young men working this evening ( 6/28) went over and above . Great vibe , great attitude and exceeded expectations. Menu has always been outstanding at Metro West location , so we are very familiar with the brand.“

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

“The Hamlin location took amazing care of us today. We had to request a change of seating as we had some mobility issues within our party and they did it without any issue. I managed to spill my drink and the waitress was super relaxed with getting me a damp rag to clean it up. We ordered a drink not realizing it was smoked and they swapped it for us as we had a massive allergy issue in our party. I promise we aren’t usually so high maintenance but when I say they rolled with our oddly chaotic punches I deeply appreciated it. It’s the end of 2024 and I’m so proud of these folks for being on their ‘A’ game and accommodating us. Good food. Good service. Good time all around. I hope these rockstar servers hand an absolutely amazing 2025.“

“Awesome place with super cool people and service! Always love coming here when we visit from Canada 🇨🇦“

“First time this week while on vacation which turned into a second time yesterday. Food is top shelf and service is great. Highly recommend and I know we will be back when in Orlando in the future“

“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“

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

“We’ve been to Millers almost every day during our 14 day stay on Idrive. We are from the UK and found this to be our favourite bar/restaurant!! The food is outstanding and great value. The zinger chicken salad is to die for!! My absolute favourite and I’m devastated I’ll have to wait until our next trip to Florida to have another one!! We sat at the bar each time we visited as it was such a lovely atmosphere and totally different to what we experience back in England. Alex and Colin were so friendly and always happy to help! Colin made me the best expresso martini!!! Alex and Colin always looked happy and they had lots of laughs with customers. We will definitely return in future!! Thanks so much!!!!“

“Rainforest Cafe is amazing, they have really great food and the staff is great as well. Our server Raychelle did a FANTASTIC JOB! she was very helpful! Service and atmosphere and food was awesome! The bathrooms we're clean as well, store was fun to look around at. I will definitely come back to this place! The food came out fast as well and was fresh! The only downside I would give about this place is, If people are coming just for the rainforest Cafe there should be separate parking so we don't need to pay $30 for parking, other than that it was a great time!“

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

“My husband, Al, and I dined at the Chef's Table on Feb 19 2024 and celebrated my birthday. We ordered from the chef's tasting menu and could not have been more pleased. It was one of the best restaurant meals we have had in a very long time. You see I am a classically trained and award-winning chef in my own right so my standards are quite high and I am, more often than not, disappointed in restaurants, even fine dining establishments. Al started with the "Heartbreaker" Cocktail, which was excellent then he had the mushroom and chive crepe torte for an appetizer, exceptional and enough for 2 to share actually so we brought part of it back to the hotel and had it for lunch the next day. He then chose the Duck confit, also outstanding. For dessert he had the chocolate torte with the toasted marshmallow ice cream and caramel sauce, again, beyond delicious and the ice cream was the best thing i've had in my mouth in a long time. Al also did the wine pairing with his courses. I sampled each pairing and they were perfectly matched. I tried the Mr. Pink as an aperitif and loved every drop but the pink peppercorn's stole the show. Then I started with the foie gras. Every bite just brings you to your knees. This was the main reason we selected The Chef's Table to begin with because I had to have foie gras. I chose the filet for my entree and I must say it may have been one of the best filet's i've ever eaten. Cooked perfectly medium rare with a char that was to die for. I brought part of my filet back to the hotel to go with the torte for lunch the next day. Even warmed up it was delicious. For dessert I had the mission fig bread pudding, which had a fantastic texture and was the perfect level of sweetness. I paired the pecan pie martini with it and it was decadent and complimented the dessert perfectly. I did not opt for the wine pairing as a sip of two from Al's were enough for me. Our server, JJ, was attentive, funny, and generous with her time. The manager came by twice to chat with us. The atmosphere was romantic but not stuffy and we had a great view of the kitchen, which as a chef is simply theatre for me. Lastly, the prices were not stupid. This kind of tasting menu can easily run well over $100 pp without the wine pairing. I appreciate the fact that, while affordable, it was elegant and indulgent. We will never visit Orlando again without returning to The Chef's Table and I will recommend it to everyone I know. Thank you for such an amazing experience. Amanda & Al Fraioli“

“Excellent service. Delicious food“

“Hangry Bison was outstanding for our team dinner. Service was excellent and food was great! We sincerely appreciate Jeff, Morgan, and Nikki who did a fantastic job for us on our event. We will be back!“

“Easy online ordering process, fresh food. Prices are very reasonable and portions are way more than enough. Will be coming back when we come back for our next vacation.“

“One of the best dining options in Disney Springs by far! Definitely order the fried chicken, it’s stellar. I highly recommend the deviled eggs as well, but all the food we ordered was fantastic. The moonshine flight was delicious and SO fun (all the drinks had a kick to them but weren’t overly strong)! Service was fantastic too, will definitely be back.
Possibly helpful note - on the Disney app it said it was fully booked all day, but we walked up as a party of two and didn’t wait at all for a table. Depends on the day and time I’m sure, this was on a weekday during lunch, but try your luck!“

“This used to be my favorite spot for fry fish but lately I been getting nothing but empty crunch pieces for fish. What's going on? I got charge for two fish but I got only one bc the other one no fish to be found. See the picture of just crumbs“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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!“

“Amazing food, amazing people , amazing sweets everything! They brought food to my job at napleton vw of Sanford and everyone loved it ! It was a big hit and everyone ate everything , no crumbs left everything was eaten. The owners are so sweet , the wife makes anll the food by hand and you can see it’s delicious authentic homemade food. I’m a proud Palestinian and the food was delicious , it’s great authentic Lebanese food .“

“A unique and exciting eating experience.“

“Excelentes... Desayunos...“

“In my opinion, this Avatar themed restaurant is one of the nicest, & coolest themed, quick service restaurants out of all of the parks with the tastiest & most creative food options. I’m a pescatarian, so sometimes it gets hard trying to find good food options in the parks but this restaurant has something for everyone, & the food is actually good. I got the ocean moon bowl, which is the perfect mix of light & refreshing after walking around so much, but still hearty enough to keep you full, to do so more walking.“

“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.“

“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“

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

“We have been staying in international drive every year since 2019 We are currently here now ( November 2025) but was here in January ( 2025) We had an awesome server in January his name was Jason and when we came back ( now) he did a double take as he remembered us An amazing server brilliant attitude Denny’s are very lucky to have him I hope he is still here when we visit in 2027 Thank you Jason for making our Denny’s experience brilliant“

“A Flavorful Evening with Stellar Service We stopped in for apps and drinks this evening and had a fantastic experience. Our server, Nayeli, was outstanding—attentive, knowledgeable, and quick with spot-on recommendations. The clothesline bacon was a definite highlight. A savory-sweet indulgence, but what really surprised me was the rosemary garnish. Just a touch of it with each bite completely opened up the flavor—adding a subtle, aromatic layer that elevated the whole dish. It's an unexpected twist that truly works. Also, shoutout to the bar: the scotch Old Fashioned was one of the best I’ve had—easily in my top five. Balanced, smooth, and clearly made with intention. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates bold flavors, thoughtful cocktails, and sharp, attentive service. We’ll absolutely be back.“

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

“Had a wonderful time with family. Our server was the best and made the children happy and laughing.
He was always making sure everything was perfect and drinks topped off.
Wished we lived here in Florida so we could go back often.“

“We were there tonight with a group of 25 and Hannah B knocked it out of the park. She was patient, kind, accommodating and an absolute sweetheart!! Our kids appreciate your work with Autism Society Greater Orlando. Thank you!! We appreciate you !“

“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“

“Awesome food & customer service. Can’t wait to go back… Loved the hash-brown casserole!“

“Delicious food and atmosphere. Relax place to take photos with characters“

“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!“

“Everything was perfect ! Servers are amazing !“

“Always love our visits to WBG. The wait staff was amazing, Kyle, our server, was knowledgeable and so personable, as were the other servers nearby. A total team effort and we loved it! George was there and he stopped by our table and chatted. Great guy that truly loves his restaurant and it really shows! We'll be back! Can't wait!!“

“Our family of two adults, a 10-year old and an 8-year old ate here during our two week stay in Disney World.\n\nAlthough we were staying over in All Sports Music, we took a trip on the boat from Magic Kingdom to eat here. It was nice to get away from the crowds but really it's about the bison burgers which was excellent. You can have it rare, medium or well done. \n\nAs it was a pleasant evening, we decided not to book into the main restuarant and used the takeaway service. There's seating outside near the geysers.\n\nWell worth the trip for these tasty bison burgers. Enjoy!“

“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.“

“I want to give a RAVE REVIEW of the service we had at Lakehouse Restaurant Buffet on Thanksgiving evening. The food was wonderful but was made even better was being served by our AMAZING Waiter OUISSAM and the lovely lady that was his assistant.“

“Character dining and delicious food!“

“Always amazing! Great for any occasion...staff is responsive and food is fantastic!“

“Arguably the best food in the park for the price & taste. We ate here 3 times in the 6 days we spent at Universal Studios and it was the only food stand we visited more than once. The tots are tasty and a decent portion. Our whole family loved the buffalo chicken - it managed to have the buffalo flavor without being overly spicy. I really enjoyed the carnitas tots as well - the pork was juicy and the cheese sauce was tasty.

Aside from the food the service is slow and it seems like there is no rhyme or reason as to when orders come out. Also if you or someone else in line orders 3 or more items be prepared to wait and have people who ordered after you get their food first. There is plenty of outdoor seating but depending on the time of day not much shade from the FL sun.

Overall this is a decent pick for lunch or a snack in a park with underwhelming food options.“

“Good food for the money. The cashier was very helpful. She made good suggestions. Mushrooms and shrimp cooked properly. Calamari was a little overcooked and chewy but good. Gyros was delicious. Will definitely be back. Very clean seating.“

“We went today the best as always I had the fish,orka,onion rings, my husband had a hamber, onion rings, we tried the fryed mushrooms very good. Thank u again for the best food and service!!“

“Came during lunch and waited about 10 minutes to order and got the PB&J cone, but got the food very quick after ordering. The PB&J was dynamite in flavor, from the pork to the everything seasoned cone, it was excellent. However, what keeps this from a five star review is the bread to toppings ratio. The filling of the cone, at least with ours, was lacking as the cone was at least 60% bread. If they scooped about 15% more of the bread out and added more of the pork and Mac and cheese it would be a slam dunk. Worth trying but expect to grab more food after if you bring a heavy appetite.“

“The food and service is always good, but don't go there is you only have 1 hour for lunch. It's literally right up the street from my job and it's kind of busy sometimes, but everytime we've gone there it takes forever to get in and out. I've worked in hospitality/front and back of the house and there is no sense of urgency there.“