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“

“Sometimes things go wrong, and great businesses make awesome recoveries. I made an order through UberEats and my driver picked up the wrong bag, showing up at my house with someone else’s food. The driver apologized, called the restaurant, and they said they’d make a fresh order for her to pick up. She left telling me she’d be back in 20 minutes. 45 minutes later Uber Eats closed out the order and gave her my tip. They refused to speak with me or give me a refund.

Enter Gators. I then spoke with the receptionist and they told me the new order was waiting and UberEats never came to pick it up. To make it right, they jumped in their catering van and brought it to me myself. We love Gators, we order from it all the time, and after tonight, we always will.

Thank you guys for fixing someone else’s mess, we really appreciated it!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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“

“Delicious and will need to come back everytime I visit Disney!

We came to Homecomin' based on all the amazing reviews we had seen online and made sure to grab a reservation way ahead of our trip as we did not want to miss the opportunity to eat there. It can get difficult grabbing a spot here so we reccomend reservations whenever you can.

We arrived and probably waited about 5-10 minutes before we had gotten seated.

At first we wanted to grab a bunch of different items as we were starving and excited to eat here, but thankfully our server talked us out of it because by the end of the meal, we knew we had ordered enough to be stuffed! The portions are filling so keep that in mind.

We started with the Hush Puppies to warm up our pallete. They were so good - crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. They paired very well with the pimento cheese and jalapeño jelly. A great bite.

I had to grab the Thigh High Chicken Biscuits and they lived and maybe even surpassed my expectations. It was so juicy, buttery, and flaky and every bite hit! Two sandwiches in and I was already feeling full but I could not resist finishing these guys off! I will probably get this again when I come back because they were that good!

I am already planning my next Disney trip and Homecomin' is at the very top! I hear they have a great weekend only brunch that i would love to give a try. If you are pondering whether to try this place or not, you will absolutely regret not coming here! Highly recommend.“

“Character dining and delicious food!“

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

“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“

“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.“

“Excelentes... Desayunos...“

“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 .“

“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“

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

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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. “

“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.“

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

“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 !“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“We had an outstanding server named Amanda. She made outstanding recommendations for wine. She was very knowledgeable and her suggestions were top-notch. When we are back in Orlando, we hope that she will still be working at this establishment. She made our evening memorable and we love the food too. It complimented the wine selections.“

“We tried breakfast at LakeHouse for both mornings of our stay. We are locals and hadn’t been to this Hyatt before. We lucked out and were served by Aicha on the first morning and had to sit with her again the next morning. We have two very young girls and Aicha went above and beyond to make sure we had everything and more that we could ask for. She is excellent at her job, so warm, and anticipated our needs so well. She really made our experience so much better and having her serve us was a highlight of our staycation!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“It all started with our server Melanie who quickly took our drink order and made a perfect recommendation. The food was delicable. Chef Jimmy made my perfect appetizer. Of course this was came an orgasmic conclusion with Sticky Short Ribs expertly crafted by Chef Antwan! My new full service go-to while visiting Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resorts.“

“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“