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“

“We don’t dine in restaurants that often due to some special needs in our family, and Francesca was so wonderful today. She was patient, kind, understanding, and a fantastic server over all. She made what can often be a stressful time into a really pleasant time. Thank you so much, Francesca, you are an absolute gem.“

“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.“

“Came in today for football Sunday at Gator’s Dockside and had a great experience! The food was delicious and came out hot and fast everything tasted amazing . Jaiden and Aayan were amazing as always. Watching these two work together every Sunday is a pleasure because they always have a positive attitude, make everyone feel welcomed, and provide excellent service. Definitely ask for either Jaiden or Aayan when you come in!“

“I've been to the rainforest Cafe when I was on my senior trip at the Georgia academy for the blind and I was there last summer and it is such an amazing place the food is top notch for service is top notch it's expensive but it's worth it“

“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.“

“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“

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

“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“

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

“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!“

“A unique and exciting eating experience.“

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

“Excellent service. Delicious food“

“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.“

“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 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!“

“We had an 8:15 reservation and arrived 10 minutes late (having called ahead to let them know), only to discover that our table was still not ready. We were eventually seated about 20 minutes after our reservation time, so a slight hiccup at the start.

Thankfully, things improved considerably from there. Our server was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and clearly knew the menu inside out. He recommended excellent wine choices and made a rather fabulous Aperol spritz.

Every dish was somehow better than the last, and I would happily recommend everything on the menu. We were a family of five and ordered seven starters to share tapas-style, which proved to be more than enough food (and an excellent life choice).

Even the water was memorable. Never thought I’d see the day I’d leave a restaurant with opinions about its H₂O, but here we are.

A slightly rocky start, but a genuinely wonderful meal. Highly recommend!“

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

“I usually don’t write reviews, however this place is great! The staff is friendly and polite, the food is delicious and served quickly, and the staff are happy and do their jobs efficiently with a smile! It shows that they are happy and must be a great place to work. Keep doing what you’re doing“

“Had a fabulous evening. Service was excellent. But it was a late booking as there were no earlier tables available - which was disappointing. All the staff were friendly & professional. Would recommend family and friends.“

“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!“

“Character dining and delicious food!“

“Alyssa P was our waitress tonight. She went above and beyond to make sure our dinner for the first night of our honeymoon was perfect. Not only was our meal absolutely fantastic but she was also the sweetest. Highly highly recommend the chicken biscuits and the hummingbird cake. This is always a must stop when we visit Disney.“

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

“One of my favorite quick meal restaurants in Disney World! The food was delicious and unique and don’t even get me started on the desserts. Also, great facilities with plenty of seating room and air conditioning. We actually went for both breakfast and lunch!“

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

“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!“

“Jay is my favorite bartender at Seasons 52! He’s always attentive, and his drinks are consistently on point and perfectly balanced. I love that he gives such great recommendations and makes every visit a wonderful experience. Highly recommend asking for Jay!“

“Nos encantó la combinación de buena atención y un ambiente cálido para compartir momentos especiales con familia y amigos !“

“Friendly service and buzzing breakfast spot in the Millenia area. Venton was warm and attentive with good suggestions and recommendations. Greek omelet and home fries are good - the turkey bacon wasn't very flavorful for some reason. The other waffles look amazing!“

“Awesome food amazing staff great all Around“

“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.“

“Always such a fun and welcoming staff! Everyone is attentive, friendly, and always smiling. Andrew, Christian, William, and Jazz went above and beyond today and absolutely made my daughter’s day. We had a great experience and will definitely be back!“

“It is nice to have a restaurant that’s a little bit closer to us than having to drive all the way to Orlando location. It’s also nice to get that part of the app so every time you eat there you have a car seat. You do rec points on our last trip we save seven dollars and our cost of my hot chocolate. We didn’t notice that maybe they changed the recipe or a new chef but the chicken was cooked a little different and then be sweaty chicken sandwich. Taste different. They did charge me a dollar for asking for a little bit more sauce.“

“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 is always a must for us when on property. We often stay at Wilderness Lodge and eat here at least twice each time. Never had a bad experience here. The food is always amazing. The service is excellent 99% of the time and the atmosphere is very relaxing.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Such a great place! Everything we ordered was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The gyros were especially good — perfectly seasoned, tender, and served in generous portions.

The staff was super friendly and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Great food, great service, and a really nice experience overall.“

“Maria Montalvo is an fantastic at what she does. She works incredibly hard, leads with confidence, and still makes everyone around her feel welcomed and appreciated. You can tell she genuinely cares about her team, her guests, and the overall experience — and that kind of leadership makes all the difference.“

“I was in town for my daughter's 14th birthday and Norman's did not disappoint. From our initial greeting to the final goodbyes, the team at Norman's was flawless. We were promptly sat upon entering. Every team member that stopped by our table made sure to wish my daughter a happy birthday. Service was timed to perfection. Drinks were always kept full. Entrees got to us just as our appetizers were finished. Our service team made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our visit. As for food we started with the charcuterie board, blue crab beignets, and the pork belly. All 3 appetizers were amazing and perfectly portioned so we could all enjoy some. I had the yellowtail snapper as I've heard that Norman's has the best yellowtail snapper and this could be the best filet of fish I've ever had. Highly recommend trying this fish out if you're a fish lover as I am. We also had the filet mignon and the Mongolian tomahawk pork chop. Both were cooked perfectly and had great flavor. We also enjoyed au gratin potatoes, creamed corn and lobster Mac. The creamed corn was the only item in the entire experience that I didnt care for because it had a pepper taste to it and that's not what I was expecting. Lobster Mac was great as was the au gratin potatoes. For dessert, they brought out a platter as a surprise to all us with my daughter's name written on the plate. That was a super cool touch and made the experience that much better. Not to be outdone they also brought us passionfruit creme brulee, key lime pie, cheesecake and tiramisu. Each of these desserts were delicious. Sadly I was able to taste but not indulge as I have to watch my sugar intake but the rest of my party loved each option given. I can't say enough how great this dining experience was to those that I know so I wanted to share what an outstanding job Norman's did for my family and how special they made my daughter feel. True hospitality is hard to find these days and Norman's did a fine job on this visit.“

“Very good service. People are nice and they are very commited to doing a good job. Got my order done through UberEats and I actually made a mistake on it, called them, they resolved the situaction for me in time for the same uber driver to bring everythign to me perfectly on time, will definetly order again!“

“Yafreisi was absolutely wonderful! She was very nice, attentive to detail, and genuinely made sure everything was taken care of. She was patient, professional, and went above and beyond to make the experience feel welcoming. Her customer service really stood out, and I definitely think she deserves to be recognized for it!“

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

“This Mom-and-Pop Cafe is a hidden gem! Beautiful cafe seating, a lot of plants, and trees in the seating area, and not only do they treat you like a guest in their home, but the food is exceptional, with several tasty, healthy options. Try the Chicken salad wrap!“

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