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.“

“I e just stopped in today for the new CHIMICHURRI STEAK & EGGS HASH and it was amazing I hope they keep it in the regular menu!!! The steak was cooked perfectly and had great flavor The combination of all those ingredients is really a home run!!“

“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!“

“Food, drinks and atmosphere were great, but the service was was even better. Shout out to Jessica for making our first visit Ford's Garage amazing.“

“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“

“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“

“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!!!!“

“We visited on 9 Jan 2026…the service was slow, food mediocre. Going here is more for atmosphere, but not much else.“

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

“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!“

“We found this place last night while in town for Universal Studios and were blown away. The food was outstanding, but the service was next level. An absolute hidden gem—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“

“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“

“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!“

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

“A unique and exciting eating experience.“

“Really great quick dining with wonderful food options. The frittata and beef was excellent. The beef is very flavorful and cooked really well. The frittata is fluffy yet dense and the goat cheese on top adds a wonderful, creamy and distinct flavor. This may be one of my favorite meals at Disney's Animal Kingdom.“

“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 .“

“Excelentes... Desayunos...“

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

“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!“

“Our server Kayci was very pleasant and welcoming. She creates a very positive atmosphere. Our food came out quickly and was delicious“

“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.“

“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!“

“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 !“

“We had an excellent brunch experience. Gina was an amazing server.  She struck a nice balance of humor and sarcasm with our table. Made great recommendations from the menu. Food was excellent ... each one of us had something different and we all enjoyed our meals. We'll definitely be back. “

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Everything was perfect ! Servers are amazing !“

“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.“

“We love Geyser Point. Small menu but a great Bison Cheeseburger. They even have a gluten free bun for the burger and can remove the crispy onion straws from the burger to make it gluten free.

Boyfriend has tried the Turkey BLT Sandwich and liked it.

We tried the macaroni & “cheese” bites (plant based) before I had to go gluten free. No, we are not plant based. We just wanted to try them. They were very good.

Highly recommend going in the evening/night. Cute little outdoor restaurant and bar by Bay Lake. They play the music for Happily Ever After. You can see and hear the music for the electric parade on the water.“

“This experience is definitely designed for wine lovers. The service staff is very helpful and knowledgeable and you can customize small wine pours to complement small plate choices. We were upstairs which was very comfortable. Downstairs very buzzy. We enjoyed both our food and wine choices, especially the burrata and meatballs with polenta.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“Got one of our favorites - the pulled pork nachos today. But they chameleon them. Still had the delicious pineapple, cheese & pulled pork but they made made a change on the chips. Half are the delicious wonton chips but they are mixed with potato chips. Just NO! The potato chips get soggy & are waaaaay too salty. Disney, if you're listening, dump the potato chips & go back to all wonton chips!“