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Aurora, Orlando, FL

Aurora

4.8
4.8
971 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
4105 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
The stunning lightshow of auroras wouldn't be visible without the combination of unique elements. In turn, we know that true beauty can be found when people from all walks of life come together under one roof for a shared purpose. This is the spirit of Aurora at the Celeste. We believe wonder is created in the midst of communal experiences, particularly over a shared love for delicious food and captivating atmosphere.

An immersive concept set apart from all others in Orlando, Aurora is a restaurant experience that captures vast attention through colorful flavors, stunning ambiance, and refined service. With an emphasis on fresh, locally sourced food, Aurora is a glimmering spectacle within the Celeste Hotel experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mike Trudnak
  • Neighborhood
    Waterford Lakes
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch Buffet

    $0.00 - $89.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Join us for a delicious Mother's Day Celebration with elevated flavors and stunning displays! Our culinary team has been curating an experience packed with chef-attended stations, brunch favorites, holiday classics, extravagant desserts, bottomless mimosas, and much more! Reservations required. Sunday May 11th | Seating's From 11:00am-3:00pm $89 Per Adult | $32 For Children 12 and Under | 4 And Under Eat Free A credit card is required to secure the reservation. No-Shows and Cancellations less than 1 week in advance will be subject to a charge of $25 per person. Payment for the Mother's Day Brunch Buffet experience will be collected on the day of the event.
    Mother's Day Brunch Buffet Photo
  • Easter Day Brunch Buffet

    $0.00 - $89.00 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Join us for a delicious holiday celebration with elevated flavors and stunning displays! Our culinary team has been curating an experience packed with chef-attended stations, brunch favorites, holiday classics, extravagant desserts, bottomless mimosas, and much more! Reservations required. Sunday April 20th | Seating's From 11:00am-3:00pm $89 Per Adult | $32 For Children 12 and Under | 4 And Under Eat Free A credit card is required to secure the reservation. No-Shows and Cancellations less than 1 week in advance will be subject to a charge of $25 per person. Payment for the Easter Day Brunch Buffet experience will be collected on the day of the event.

What 971 people are saying

Aurora reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Contemporary American

  • Orlando

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aurora delights with "amazing, creative food" and "impeccable service." Nestled in a unique space-themed hotel, it offers varied menu options with standout dishes like duck confit arancini and "the best salmon." The ambiance is "pleasant and welcoming," making it ideal for special occasions, business meals, or a quiet date night.
971 Reviews
  1. Dawn VIP

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience, Mia, our server was excellent! We were there to celebrate my daughter‘s eighth birthday and everyone made her feel special. The food was great and the dessert was amazing!

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  2. Leonard

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience overall. Will definitely be back
    AuroraResponded on April 10, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Leonard! We're thrilled to hear that you had an awesome experience at Aurora. It's always a pleasure to know that our guests are happy with their experience. We can't wait to welcome you back.

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  3. ciarra VIP

    Orlando1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    i don’t usually leave reviews, but unfortunately our experience here on this particular night makes me hope that by writing one the restaurant will do better in the future. i had a 5:00 reservation for two of us as a pre-show dinner. seems this was also true for the majority of their seatings at this time. in fact they had sat so many of us at once, their servers were running rampant, can’t even imagine what the kitchen must’ve been going through, and they were clearly not appropriately prepared/staffed for this amount of diners. sadly it made the whole experience more nerve-wracking and far less relaxing and enjoyable as we were hoping. we got sat around 5:05, a server approached us rather quickly and got us water, but then from there it went completely downhill. no exaggerating when i tell you that we did not get our drinks until 6:30, after we said that we’d need to cancel our entire order, because no food had come out for us yet either, and we were needing to leave within moments of that time. we were not the only ones, looking around there were several other tables that were frustrated, experiencing the same, and also needing to get out to make the show. our server was apologetic, and we understood that it was not his fault, as we felt bad for him too. the whole thing could’ve been avoided, had they monitored (and limited) the amount of reservations that they allowed all at once and staffed accordingly.
    AuroraResponded on April 2, 2025
    Hello ciarra, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Aurora. We understand that your visit was not up to par and for that, we apologize. We strive to provide an enjoyable dining experience for all our guests and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We take your feedback seriously and will work on improving our reservation system and staffing to avoid such situations in the future. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right.

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  4. Marissa

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant in a unique space themed hotel. One of my favorite restaurants. They tend to update the menu often and always have great food options.
    AuroraResponded on March 29, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Marissa! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Aurora. We're delighted that you love our unique space theme and appreciate the variety in our menu. Your feedback is much appreciated. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  5. CarolAnn

    Orlando9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love going to Aurora. The staff is top notch... than you Carlos! The food is varied and everything is amazing quality. I took my staff for lunch today and they felt very special!
    AuroraResponded on March 28, 2025
    Thanks for the review, CarolAnn! We're thrilled to hear that you always enjoy your visits. Our team aims to provide top-notch service and amazing food, and we're glad that we could make your staff feel special. We'll also let Carlos know he made you visit memorable. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to your next visit.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding. There have been very few memorable food experiences in my life that I recall, and this was one of them..
    AuroraResponded on March 28, 2025
    Thanks for the great review! We're thrilled to hear that your food experience at Aurora was outstanding. We aim to provide memorable experiences, and we're glad that we were able to do that for you. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  7. Michael

    Orlando12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had lunch during UCF spring break with few patrons, which made lunch very enjoyable for a business lunch. Food was excellent. I wish there were more lunch priced items available.
    AuroraResponded on March 18, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to dine with us during UCF spring break. We’re thrilled to hear you had an enjoyable lunch, and we’re glad the food exceeded your expectations. We also appreciate your feedback about our lunch-priced items and will certainly take that into consideration as we look to improve our menu. We hope to welcome you back for another great dining experience soon!

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  8. Maria

    Orlando23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our third visit to Aurora in as many months. This place has turned into our go-to restaurant because it meets our expectations every time. The food is delicious and plated well, the service is great and the ambiance is very pleasant. Hotel Celeste where Aurora is located is modern, clean and very welcoming. I highly recommend without hesitation.
    AuroraResponded on March 18, 2025
    Thank you so much for your continued support and for making Aurora your go-to restaurant. It’s wonderful to know you enjoy the food, service, and ambiance, as well as the overall experience at The Celeste Hotel. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for your next visit!

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  9. Dianne

    Key West1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Justine made the evening so special.
    AuroraResponded on March 15, 2025
    We always love hearing when our guests have a great experience. And we'll certainly let Justine know how much you appreciated her service. We look forward to your next visit.

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  10. Camille

    Orlando5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    La comida muy buena y mía que nos atendió excelente

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Aurora is rated 4.8 stars by 971 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Orlando / Central Florida East
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  5. Waterford Lakes

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Aurora

4105 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Waterford Lakes
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mike Trudnak
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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