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“

“This place is great! We always hit up this spot after our kickball league games, and the crew here is pro at handling large walk-in tables and rowdy groups. The patio seating is a super nice touch in the springtime! Awesome food, everything I order is always good. Fish & chips were excellent!“

“Pratos maravilhosos, sabor diferenciado, nota 1000“

“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.“

“The big pretzel was delicious, a good selection of draft and bottle beer, our food was all delicious and the service was good.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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“

“I know there are a lot of gyro spots in Orlando, but this place has to be one of the best! The customer service is always amazing, the restaurant is consistently clean, and the food tastes incredible every single time. I absolutely love coming here and I’m never disappointed. Xiomarah provided amazing customer service and was so kind. Thank you 🫶🏽“

“Jeff is amazing. Husband and I came for brunch on a Sunday morning and Jeff was such a delight. He doted on the fact we were expecting baby number one and on our baby moon and he has a baby due soon!!

A bird stole some of my Mac and Jeff brought me a fresh one to go! So kind.

Everything about this place is top notch. I don’t know why Disney Corporate doesn’t market them more.“

“Character dining and delicious food!“

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

“Richard was our server and he was so funny, easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and you can tell he has a great personality and loves his job! He made us laugh, joked around the whole time, and really made us feel at home! Best server we’ve had in a long time!“

“A unique and exciting eating experience.“

“Usually I like getting lunch from here when I’m at animal kingdom. I didn’t like how I couldn’t go in the restaurant even though my food was under progress. When I picked up my meals, it was disappointing. We ordered two noodle bowls, but one lacked noodles and mostly creamy sauce and one had double the noodles then the 1st bowl.“

“Excelentes... Desayunos...“

“Try getting a bartender by the name of Lydia. that acted so unprofessional and dismissive. and makes a scene in front of small children and invites the customer to fight outside. over drinks that she didn't make right. I wonder if maybe she had a couple drinks on the job. humm very disturbing and unprofessional incident that occurred during my family’s visit to JoJo’s Shake Bar at ICON Park on International Drive in Orlando. My husband and I approached the bar because my husband felt his drink was watered down and politely stated that he did not like it. He also mentioned that he had requested a double shot. The bartender, who I was later told is named Lydia, immediately became rude and dismissive, stating she would not remake the drink and insisting she had made it correctly. When my husband calmly reiterated that he had asked for a double shot, the bartender began shouting, accusing my husband of being a liar. Her voice escalated, and the situation quickly became hostile. I asked her to calm down, as there was no reason for that level of aggression. At that point, the bartender told us “we can take this outside,” repeatedly inviting my husband and me to fight. She was jumping up and down, yelling, and causing a scene, despite other employees attempting to intervene and asking her to stop. She disregarded them entirely and continued screaming and provoking a physical confrontation. This behavior occurred in a family-oriented restaurant, surrounded by guests, including small children in strollers and my 11-year-old son, who witnessed the entire incident. The situation was humiliating, intimidating, and deeply upsetting. staff members eventually came out (I believe from the kitchen) and attempted to calm her down and instruct her to go to the back. She refused, continued yelling at him, and kept repeating that she wanted to fight us outside. Her refusal to follow supervision and her continued aggression only escalated the embarrassment and concern for everyone present. To make matters worse, my family and I had driven 2½ hours to visit this location , a restaurant we have always loved and frequented. Because of the scene she caused, we were forced to quickly finish our drinks, place our food in a box, and leave. My son was given a box for his cookie so we could exit as fast as possible due to the harassment and embarrassment. No customer should ever be treated this way , especially in front of children , and no employee should ever invite guests to a physical fight while on duty. As long-time supporters of JoJo’s Shake Bar, this experience was shocking and extremely disappointing. We will not return to this location as long as this individual is employed there.“

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

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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 !“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Everything was perfect ! Servers are amazing !“

“If there wasn't a particularly incredible Nintendo restaurant in the same park I would happily eat all three meals per day here and be thrilled every time. This stuff is worth sailing through hurricanes and fighting dragons for. My life is permanently better for having had this at some point. The PB and J was the one I ordered, and I would recommend the same, although I'm sure they are all fantastic. Expect a decently long line at all times, but they tend to serve people pretty quickly due to the limited options, and this just ensures everything is served as fresh as possible. They each cost around $18, but you're in a theme park, I left full, and I would happily pay double that from a restaurant and still be satisfied. I can't recommend this any higher“

“Brooke was a wonderful server. The whiskey sour was delicious and my mother loved the black cherry mule. The area is open so birds sometimes come in and attempt to steal food, but you're fine if you don't hold out chips or anything. The ribeye sandwich was fantastic and their house made chips were nice and crispy“

“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.“

“Food was delicious. Was there towards the end of breakfast/brunch time so wasn't expecting fully stocked buffet line, waitress was pleasant and attentive even with being there so late. The lady at the omelet station tried to act nice but I could clearly tell she was annoyed and would have rather been cleaning and closed already. Also very good price for what was available to choose from, the quality, and the location being one street over from Disney springs. Was honestly expecting it to cost more“

“Good food, quick service restaurant, inside dining.“

“The Green Eggs and Ham Cafe is a quick service restaurant in the Seuss Landing area of the Islands of Adventure. You can’t miss it because of the giant green ham with fork on top.

We had early admissions and were second in line to order. We ordered 3 dishes and a hot chocolate: Green Egg & Ham Tots, Pizza Tots and the Buffalo Chicken Tots.

Very underrated food option because the tater tots were hot, crispy and topped with goodness.

This was better than the standard food stand and we enjoyed the different flavors from each dish. Glad we got a chance to try this.“

“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.“

“Visiting Orlando from Aberdeen, Scotland. Food was fantastic, burgers was superb and at a decent price. Relaxed atmosphere, good service and some decent beers. Will definitely be back on our next visit.“

“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.“

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

“Elaine is a wonderful and hard working server. If you ask for her she will always make your experience platinum plus. Good food and beverages“

“Easy food and drink, very relaxed“