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A photo of STK - Orlando restaurant
1. STK - Orlando
3.9
Excellent(11583)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Lake Buena Vista
Booked 178 times today
STK is one of my favorites. I love the Orlando location in the Vegas location, always hits.
A photo of Splitsville Restaurant Orlando - Dining Only restaurant
2. Splitsville Restaurant Orlando - Dining Only
4.6
Exceptional(758)
$$$$
• American • Lake Buena Vista
Booked 8 times today
As always, a fun place to eat, food and service have never disappointed us l!
A photo of Nikitta restaurant
3. Nikitta
4.6
Exceptional(160)
$$$$
• Japanese Speciality • I Drive / Sand Lake
Booked 18 times today
Our full experience from when we entered the restaurant to when we left was incredible. The service was top tier. Our waitress was always a step ahead when it came to our needs. She gave great recommendations, answered every question and made sure we had everything we needed. The timing between courses was perfect as well as the food temperature. Drink flavors were unique and offered something for everyone. We had multiple appetizers, sushi, oysters, and four main courses. All the flavors were delicious. Everyone in our party tried a little of everything and didn’t dislike a single thing on the table. The atmosphere was also incredibly alluring. The soft lighting and decor felt upscale and lavish. Overall the entire experience was a personal favorite for our entire group and we look forward to coming back.
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4. Hard Rock Cafe - Orlando
4.5
Awesome(5931)
$$$$
• American • I Drive / Sand Lake
Booked 124 times today
Derrel was awesome, the whole experience was entertaining as always. I love the burgers, my wife had the ribs, which were also delicious. Good music, nice crew, great decorations - recommendation.
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5. JoJo's Shake Bar - Orlando
4.6
Exceptional(540)
$$$$
• American • I Drive / Sand Lake
Booked 10 times today
Such a cute experience for the pumpkin painting and dine in experience . I would say I would do this again a 10 out of 10!
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6. Sugar Factory - Orlando
3.0
Good(7483)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • I Drive / Sand Lake
Booked 21 times today
Great experience for my wife's birthday! Lot's of birthdays happen here and you can get a special birthday song. The vibe is fun and the staff are so helpful and friendly! Going in September they had fun Halloween theming!
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7. Cafe-Boutique PIANO
4.7
Exceptional(472)
$$$$
• Italian • Winter Park
Booked 13 times today
A great find! We went there for brunch and tried the popular Beef crepes! So so good! They were perfection in a delicious sauce! Very filling and just the dish I was looking for to get my brunch fix! Highly recommend! They do have bottomless mimosas and sangria if you are feeling like it. We ended with an affogato! Also delicious! The service was great - the server was gentle, friendly and knowledgeable. Can't recommend it enough!
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8. Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
4.8
Exceptional(3074)
$$$$
• Turkish • Winter Park
Booked 48 times today
Beautifully presented and prepared, the food was so delicious.
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9. Arabellas Italian Ristorante
4.7
Exceptional(1757)
$$$$
• Italian • Winter Haven
Booked 22 times today
Fridays. Lunch, special, red snapper, was absolutely delicious!
A photo of Rome's Flavours restaurant
10. Rome's Flavours
4.9
Exceptional(925)
$$$$
• Italian • Winter Park
Booked 18 times today
We love Rome's Flavours. Tatianna is our favorite! All servers are good. Food is always consistently excellent. Panna Cotta is our favorite dessert!!

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  • Ashley
    Berkshire •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We love hard rock cafes and have now added the biggest in the world on our list!! Food is awesome and easy for a fussy party member to choose on. The rock n roll eye candy is as far as can see ! Service is always high quality , we do love it
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    Hard Rock Cafe - Orlando$$$$• American• I Drive / Sand Lake
    •
    4.5
  • Gina
    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great service Jefferson our waiter was the finest so easy accommodating and the management on service was absolutely the best!!!!!! the food is absolutely delicious. The steaks insane best mashed potatoes ever fried rice with the steak to die for.
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    STK - Orlando$$$$• Steakhouse• Lake Buena Vista
    •
    3.9
  • Kimberly
    Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 27, 2026
    Such a cute experience for the pumpkin painting and dine in experience . I would say I would do this again a 10 out of 10!
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    JoJo's Shake Bar - Orlando$$$$• American• I Drive / Sand Lake
    •
    4.6
  • Tifphanie
    Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 20, 2026
    Our full experience from when we entered the restaurant to when we left was incredible. The service was top tier. Our waitress was always a step ahead when it came to our needs. She gave great recommendations, answered every question and made sure we had everything we needed. The timing between courses was perfect as well as the food temperature. Drink flavors were unique and offered something for everyone. We had multiple appetizers, sushi, oysters, and four main courses. All the flavors were delicious. Everyone in our party tried a little of everything and didn’t dislike a single thing on the table. The atmosphere was also incredibly alluring. The soft lighting and decor felt upscale and lavish. Overall the entire experience was a personal favorite for our entire group and we look forward to coming back.
    More info
    Nikitta$$$$• Japanese Speciality• I Drive / Sand Lake
    •
    4.6
  • Daniel
    Orlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 16, 2026
    As always, a fun place to eat, food and service have never disappointed us l!
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    Splitsville Restaurant Orlando - Dining Only$$$$• American• Lake Buena Vista
    •
    4.6

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