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Best Restaurants in Orlando
I get asked all the time where to eat when clients or investors are in town. Here’s what Orlando actually voted for in 2026 — categorized so you can find what you’re after fast.
| Category | Winner | Cuisine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | KayaContemporary | Contemporary |
| Bagel Shop | Jeff's Bagel RunBagels | Bagels |
| Bakery | The Glass KnifeBakery | Bakery |
| Bar Food | Tori ToriJapanese | Japanese |
| Barbecue | 4 Rivers SmokehouseBBQ | BBQ |
| Breakfast | Se7en BitesAmerican | American |
| Brunch | Maxine's on ShineAmerican | American |
| Caribbean | El CilantrilloCaribbean | Caribbean |
| Cheap Eats | Beefy KingSandwiches | Sandwiches |
| Chinese | Taste of ChengduChinese | Chinese |
| Date Restaurant | The H OrlandoContemporary | Contemporary |
| Diner | Metro DinerAmerican | American |
| Food Hall | East End MarketMixed | Mixed |
| Food Truck | Red Panda NoodleAsian Noodles | Asian Noodles |
| French | J'adore the French BakeryFrench | French |
| Greek | The Greek CornerGreek | Greek |
| Indian | Tamarind Indian CuisineIndian | Indian |
| Italian | Francesco's RistoranteItalian | Italian |
| Korean | SurahKorean | Korean |
| Late-Night | The H OrlandoContemporary | Contemporary |
| Latin | Black Bean DeliLatin | Latin |
| Lunch | Stasio's Italian DeliItalian | Italian |
| Mexican | Las CarretasMexican | Mexican |
| Middle Eastern | Bosphorous Turkish CuisineTurkish | Turkish |
| Peruvian | Pio PioPeruvian | Peruvian |
| Gluten-Free | Francesco's RistoranteItalian | Italian |
| Seafood | The Current Seafood CounterSeafood | Seafood |
| Southern/Soul Food | Tibby's New Orleans KitchenCajun | Cajun |
| Splurge | Christner's Prime SteakSteakhouse | Steakhouse |
| Steakhouse | Linda's La CantinaSteakhouse | Steakhouse |
| Thai | Thai HouseThai | Thai |
| Theme Park | The BoathouseContemporary | Contemporary |
| Vegan/Vegetarian | Winter Park Biscuit Co.Vegetarian | Vegetarian |
| Vietnamese | Anh Hong RestaurantVietnamese | Vietnamese |
| Waterfront | Enzo's on the LakeItalian | Italian |
Source: Orlando Weekly Readers’ Poll, 2026
Winners as voted by Orlando Weekly readers in 2026. Listed for local reference only — no affiliation or endorsement, and hours, menus, and locations change.
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