Best Seasonal Restaurants in South Orlando

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Downtown OrlandoHunters CreekI Drive / Sand LakeLake Nona SouthLee VistaSouth Orlando

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

33 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Hemisphere Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport restaurant

1. Hemisphere Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport

4.5

Awesome(405)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • South Orlando

Booked 5 times today

Hemisphere offers an active, upbeat environment that engages guests' senses. Chef de Cuisine Jason Moltz's seasonal menus feature hand-crafted dishes that infuse fresh, local ingredients with modern world flavors. Hemisphere also features an incredible wine selection and cuvées. We are located on the ninth floor of the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport with convenient access to downtown Orlando, the Interstate 4 business and tourism corridor, as well as the neighboring Lake Nona community. A great place to dine or relax before/after your flight or with complimentary valet parking, it's an unexpected but excellent option for Orlando & Lake Nona area residents!

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2. Nona Blue Modern Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(2592)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • South Orlando

Booked 39 times today

“This is food the way we like to eat,” says Joe Davi, Founding Partner at Nona Blue.Davi and Bill Bona, also Founding Partner at Nona Blue, saw American dining trending toward smaller portions with different tastes; sharing at tables had always been an option, now it was being encouraged. As the vision for Nona Blue began to come into focus, Bona and Davi began crafting their “Shareables” menu, featuring items that can be passed among an entire table or serve as a meal for a single guest.

A photo of Park Pizza & Brewing Company restaurant

3. Park Pizza & Brewing Company

4.9

Exceptional(659)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • South Orlando

Booked 14 times today

Park Pizza & Brewing Company is a family-friendly restaurant in Lake Nona fostering a communal atmosphere with shared seating and friendly service. An upbeat gathering place for pizza and craft beer lovers, alike, Orlando residents and visitors can enjoy crisp salads, delicious wood-fired pizzas, and house-brewed beer in the dining room, at the bar, or under the palm trees on the patio. Pizza offerings include the classics as well as unique specialties like the Pepperoni Picante, Bleu Bird and Hawaiian-style Big Island. Brewed in house, craft beer offerings include the always-on-tap IPA, Standard Lager, Belgian Wit, Blonde Ale, along with other seasonal favorites.

4. Tempo + Grace

4.3

Awesome(29)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Lake Nona South

Booked 1 time today

Tempo + Grace Handcrafted Kitchen, where culinary excellence meets ethical sourcing. Nestled in the heart of Lake Nona South, our restaurant is dedicated to serving locally sourced, sustainability crafted, and always fresh food. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared to showcase the finest ingredients. Join us on a flavor journey here at Tempo + Grace Handcrafted Kitchen.Parties of 6 or more will be charged an automatic gratuity of 20 percent.

A photo of Marlow's Tavern - Lee Vista restaurant

5. Marlow's Tavern - Lee Vista

4.4

Awesome(175)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Lee Vista

Booked 3 times today

Whether you're looking for a great spot for dinner, a place to grab a quick lunch, or a night of drinks with your friends, Marlow's Tavern is the perfect place for you and your guests! Our restaurant is a great place to get a high quality, made from scratch meal in Lee Vista, where our menu includes tavern favorites like our grilled Atlantic salmon and our classic Southern staple of shrimp and grits.Here at Marlow's, we embrace a relaxed neighborhood feeling. This is a great place where friends, coworkers, and family can come together over a great meal. Marlow's offers classic tavern seating, and a few flat screens to let you enjoy the big game, but that aren't distracting from your company. There's also a patio to welcome you to outdoor dining, where you can enjoy handcrafted cocktails and enjoy some sunshine all at once.

6. Knife & Spoon

4.7

Exceptional(1421)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • I Drive / Sand Lake

Booked 27 times today

Knife & Spoon is the signature steak and seafood restaurant in the Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes led by Chef Tyler Kineman. The restaurant was awarded a coveted MICHELIN Star in the 2022 & 2023 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Florida. Resort Casual: Please refrain from wearing athletic apparel and swim attire or cover ups in the main dining room.Corkage policy: Guests are invited to bring in up to two 750ml bottles with a $50 corkage fee per bottle. The wines cannot be featured on our wine list. Knife & Spoon is conceived by Chef John Tesar who was called "the single most talented cook I ever worked with" by Anthony Bourdain. Tesar came up as a chef in New York City at 13 Barrow St, Vine, and the Supper Club. He then went on to open two restaurants in Dallas that have been named among the best in the country by Bon Appetit, Eater and Esquire. He has garnered praise from Food and Wine, and The New York Times and is a two-time contestant on Bravo's "Top Chef."

7. Soco Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(2207)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown Orlando

Booked 19 times today

Soco Restaurant features Southern Contemporary Cuisine with a progressive culinary approach under the direction of award-winning Executive Chef/Partner Greg Richie. The restaurant offers genuine southern hospitality in a warm and welcoming environment. Our team is dedicated to overall excellence and cultivating Downtown Orlando as a dining destination.

8. Primo

4.5

Awesome(1648)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • I Drive / Sand Lake

Booked 18 times today

We are honored that Primo has been designated a Recommended Restaurant in the inaugural Florida 2022 MICHELIN Guide. Led by award-winning chef Melissa Kelly, our restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine, featuring organic produce and a carefully crafted wine list. The menu focuses on the farm-to-table experience with seasonal highlights including produce, honey and eggs sourced from on-premises Primo Garden and Whisper Creek Farm in addition to Mick's Farm and Frog Song Organics in the local community. All seafood is also locally sourced from Florida waters, including clams from Cedar Key, white shrimp and squid from Cape Canaveral, and Snapper, grouper, and other seasonal catch from Ponce Inlet. Mountain Trail Farm in Clermont, FL provides Primo with whole pigs, which are prepared several different ways. Primo also has a long-standing relationship with Lake Meadows Naturals in Ocoee, FL for chicken and ducks.

9. KRES CHOPHOUSE

4.8

Exceptional(5139)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Downtown Orlando

Booked 81 times today

The present and past pair beautifully at Kres Chophouse, a classic, top tier Steakhouse with a modern eclectic flair. This premier Steakhouse embodies the heart of Orlando's historic district, featuring chic and elegant décor within the striking architecture of a 1930's landmark. A thoughtful layout with luxurious banquettes and private dining options create an intimate dining atmosphere.Kres Chophouse specializes in house aged, hand cut prime steaks and the freshest seafood, sourcing quality ingredients that emphasize authenticity over pretension. The full bar boasts a diversified and well-curated wine list as original as the art on the walls, with a weeknight happy hour featuring half priced appetizers at the bar.Easy valet parking and the bustling nightlife of Orlando's legendary Church Street create an extraordinary dining experience for a night on the town!

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10. Texas de Brazil - Orlando

4.6

Exceptional(8033)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • I Drive / Sand Lake

Booked 110 times today

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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PatRVIP
Orlando / Central Florida East •35 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Started out with the crawfish chowder which was outstanding. Tempura vegetables and pear salad were also excellent starters. For entrees we had the scallops and Niman Ranch pork chop - both of which were perfectly cooked and very flavorful. Service by Mark was excellent. We’ll def be back.
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Hemisphere Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Orlando AirportPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• South Orlando
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4.5
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HeathVIP
Orlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 6, 2025
Food was great like always and Davina is an awesome server!!!
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Park Pizza & Brewing CompanyPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• South Orlando
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4.9
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ScottVIP
Fort Lauderdale •21 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
The food was good, the service was as well. They just kept turning up the music so loud, we couldn't even hear ourselves never mind anybody else at our table.
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Marlow's Tavern - Lee VistaPrice: Moderate• American• Lee Vista
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4.4
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Chip
Orlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
Our fantastic server, Austin, was very attentive and super helpful… he cares! Thank you Nona Blue- always a great place to enjoy an amazing meal and cocktail!
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Nona Blue Modern TavernPrice: Moderate• American• South Orlando
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4.8
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Kathie
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 1, 2025
An unexpected surprise. We decided to eat here because we were staying at the hotel and we were very pleased. Kat was amazing and very accommodating. The octopus app was deelish and my salmon entree was very good. The rest of our party had the Steak, snapper and burger and again all pleased.
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Tempo + GracePrice: Expensive• American• Lake Nona South
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4.3

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