A rock-and-roll-themed restaurant that opened to much publicity has suddenly closed not long after the official opening. Holy City Zoo BBQ at 190 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood has closed its doors less than two months after opening. The BBQ spot, owned by couple, Greg and Kristina Gaardbo moved to Central Florida from Chicago to open Holy City Zoo BBQ, For 15 years, Greg and Kristina ran Chicago Culinary Kitchen, a successful barbecue restaurant that received numerous awar

Treat Dad to brunch at AVA on Father's Day, featuring a Greek-inspired prix fixe menu rooted in vibrant Aegean flavors. AVA MediterrAegean located at 290 S Park Ave, Winter Park is celebrating Dad's with a refined brunch on Father's Day. On Sunday, June 21, AVA Winter Park invites guests to celebrate Father’s Day with an elevated brunch experience, available from 11:30 am to 3 pm. The $75 per person prix fixe menu offers a refined selection of seasonal dishes and brunch favor

This Father’s Day treat Dad to a feast fit for a king! From all you can eat buffets to gourmet dining and free beer, check out the Father's Day dining specials in Orlando. With Father’s Day quickly approaching -on Sunday, June 21, 2026, Orlando has a mouth-watering selection of restaurants and bars to help show your appreciation for the paternal figure in your life. Many area restaurants are offering special deals, free meals for dad, free beer, and more. Our comprehensive gu

Hamburger Mary's has rolled into Old Town on the 192, and all your favorite shows are back, and more. American bar and grill chain Hamburger Mary's know for its diner classics and cocktails, served with a side of quirky entertainment, announced in May 2024 that it was to close its downtown Orlando location in the historic Bumby Building after 16 years. The much loved location at 110 W. Church St. closed its doors for the last time on Sunday June 2, 2024, with regular live ent

HIVE Hospitality's Florida Restaurants now holds the second-highest number of Michelin stars of any hospitality group in the U.S. HIVE Hospitality, led by Chef Ryan Ratino, have been recognized by the Michelin Guide with 1 star for Ômo by Jônt in Orlando and 1 star for MAASS in Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale! Additionally, the group is proud to announce that Ômo by Jônt’s Juan Valencia has been awarded the Michelin Sommelier Award. Juan’s journey into wine began while working

Sonny’s BBQ is bringing slow-smoked flavor to the water’s edge with Feast & Float, a riverside experience at events across Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky this summer. There's nothing quite like summertime on the river – sunscreen in the air, tubes lined up along the banks, music echoing through the trees and delicious meals shared with friends. This summer, Winter Park based Sonny's BBQ is tapping into that unmistakable feeling with the launch of Feast & Float, a riverside ce

Get ready to experience an unforgettably tasty summer in Orlando, with a yummy choice of new restaurants opening in the city. We hope your'e hungry folks, because there is a huge choice of new restaurants to discover in Orlando, and as the summer months bring the heat to the city, things are geting even hotter in the kitchen! In summer 2026 you can enjoy a delicious choice of new restaurants offering fresh spots to wine and dine, including Q Sushi at 67 N. Bumby Ave., Little

From bold Mediterranean dishes to a vibrant ambiance, AVA MediterrAegean is an inviting space where friends gather in Winter Park. AVA MediterrAegean brings a vibrant, European summer-inspired atmosphere to Winter Park, offering a stylish setting for elevated outdoor dining. Designed to embrace Florida’s year-round sunshine, guests can enjoy sunlit brunches and evening dinners in a lively setting that captures the elegance, energy, and spirit of the Mediterranean. Inspired b

Bootlegger’s Dinner Series returns with Woodford Reserve cocktails. This May, the popular Bootlegger’s Dinner series returns to Enzo’s Hideaway - this time featuring Woodford Reserve cocktails. Produced at Kentucky’s oldest distilling site, these flavors bring a balance of heritage and modern craftsmanship to each pour. Taking place Thursday, May 14 at 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm, this immersive dining experience pairs handcrafted cocktails with a multi-course menu of Enzo’s under

Thunder Falls Terrace, a popular spot forrotisserie chicken, BBQ ribs, smoked turkey legs, soups, salads, and more is to close at Universal Orlando Resort. Thunder Falls Terrace at Universal Islands of Adventure: Thunder Falls Terrace restaurant will close this summer and transform into an all-new dining concept that will become the new signature full-service restaurant in Universal Islands of Adventure. The rethemed dining location will debut in 2027. Ravenous hunger doesn

Celebrate Mom this Mother's Day at SeaWorld Orlando, stop by to see her favorite animal in the park, treat her to Mother's Day brunch at Sharks Underwater Grill, then end the day with her favorite treat and walking around the Waterfront shops. SeaWorld Orlando invites guests to treat mom to an elegant and unforgettable Mother’s Day Brunch at Sharks Underwater Grill, available all Mother’s Day weekend,Friday, May 8 - Sunday, May 10, 2026. Guests will enjoy a chef curated brunc

Celebrate your Mom the most delicious way possible, by brunching! Loews Hotels offers a mouthwatering selection of restaurants offering brunch on Mother's Day. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, landing on Sunday, May 10 this year, it’s almost time to celebrate mom and treat her to a delicious brunch or mouthwatering family dinner. Locals to Central Florida and out-of-towners alike can find the perfect place for their Mother’s Day meal at several Loews Hotels at Univer

Serving bold flavors with a saucy twist, Saucy! by KFC delivers finger-lickin’ flavor with golden chicken tenders paired with bold, globally inspired sauces and craveable sides. Saucy! by KFC—the bold, flavor-forward concept redefining fast food with freshly prepared chicken tendies and obsessively crafted sauces—will open its fifth Orlando-area location on Wednesday, April 23 at 875 W State Road 436. Continuing its expansion across Florida along the SR 436 corridor—one of S

After endless guest requests, the Orlando brand's most talked-about fan-favorite returns—featuring five craveable dishes, from Red Lobster classics to a brand-new addition. After thousands of social media mentions since it last appeared on menus, Red Lobster , the iconic seafood restaurant brand, is announcing the return of one of its most popular experiences, for a limited time: Endless Shrimp. Endless Shrimp arrives at a moment when guest engagement is surging, reinforcing

Many Orlando area restaurants, and hotels are offering an extra special menu for Mother’s Day Brunch. Mother's Day is an extra special day to show our love and appreciation for the special ladies in our lives, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious Mother’s Day Brunch in Orlando. This year many restaurants are offering special brunch menus with mouth-watering dishes such as eggs benedict, shrimp and grits, and fresh fruit platters, and with so many Orlando bru