Whether you’re looking for a cozy dinner for two or a grand romantic gesture, Orlando offers an endless choice of restaurants for a memorable and romantic Valentine's Day date night. Numerous restaurants in Orlando offer special packages to help romantic couples celebrate Valentine’s Day in style , and when it comes to celebrating Valentine's Day, the restaurants in Orlando pull out all the stops to ensure its a Valentine's Day to remember. From themed prix-fixe options to a-

BANDBOX expands menu to Include coffee, beer, wine, draft cocktails and a healthy food menu in partnership with DaKine Hawaiian Kitchen, Get ready flappers and gents, Central Florida’s first spirit-free speakeasy, The BANDBOX , is returning and expanding like never before to reach more Floridians coast to coast starting in New Smyrna Beach with BANDBOX Café & Taproom . Opening Spring 2026, the nearly 3,000 square foot location just a few blocks away from the beach will featu

Get ready to (Ramen) Rumble! It’s back! Patina Group and Good Salt Restaurant Group invite guests to an unforgettable culinary showdown as Ramen Rumble 8: Battle of the Champions takes over Morimoto Asia. Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs is once again hosting the eight annual Ramen Rumble in partnership with event founders Jason & Sue Chin of Good Salt Restaurant Group on Monday, February 2, 2026 This year's event, the "Battle of the Champions" will see seven of Orlando’s Ram

Raising Cane's, the wildly popular chicken chain opens its latest Orlando restaurant in Waterford Lakes Town Center this week. Raising Cane’s is expanding its presence in Central Florida once again, opening the doors to their latest Orlando restaurant on January 13. The popular chicken brand known for its chicken fingers, chicken sandwiches, crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast, coleslaw, and Cain's Sauce, will make its debut at 625 N. Alafaya Trail in Waterford Lakes Town Center.

Saucy! by KFC is in its expansion era, opening three new restaurants, a remixed menu drop and endless “build-it-your-way” combos, with more openings coming early ’26. Saucy! by KFC is turning up the heat across Central Florida with three new Orlando-area locations , Waterford Lakes which opened on December 6, and Winter Park which is opening on January 10 and Hunters Creek, opening January 17. A year after debuting its first outpost in Alafaya, Saucy! is expanding its cravea

New comfort dishes arrive at the Wood Fire Rotisserie Chicken Restaurant for a limited time. Cowboy Chicken , the wood fire rotisserie chicken restaurant located at Promenade at Sunset Walk in Kissimmee is known for hearty, western-inspired meals, and right now the restaurant is offering diners a new choice of comfort food this winter with the launch of its brand-new Mac-n-Cheese Bowls. Available for a limited-time, the lineup of three delectable variations guaranteed to sat

Check out the new reasons to visit Orlando in 2026, including what's new at the theme parks, plus all the new attractions, experiences, restaurants and more! Whether you're an Orlando local, a regular visitor to the city, or it's been a while since your last visit, 2026 is an exciting time to be a foodie in Orlando. No matter your tastes or budget, Orlando has an incredible new line-up of dining experiences coming this year, including new restuarants from MICHELIN Star winner

Maria and Enzo's second Aplós Pairing Event, the Functional Friday Dinner is coming to Disney Springs. Celebrate Dry January with a zero-proof pairing experience! Just in time for Dry January, Maria and Enzos’ second Aplós Pairing Event is coming to Disney Springs on Friday, January 9 at 7 pm. The Functional Friday Dinner is a carefully crafted, alcohol-free evening of Italian dishes paired with functional, botanical beverages. Executive Chef Ben Dodaro and Aplós Liquid C

Dry January is in full swing all month long at Superica, featuring plenty of spirit free cocktails. With alcohol consumption at an 85-year low, more and more Orlando locals are embracing Dry January - and Winter Park’s Superica , located at 415 S. Orlando Ave, STE. 211, Winter Park is making it easy (and delicious) to do so. The restaurant is kicking off the new year with a lineup of creative, alcohol-free cocktails that prove going dry doesn’t mean going boring. From the

AVA MediterrAegean is offering guests an indulgent dining option to celebrate the New Year. AVA MediterrAegean located at 290 S Park Ave, Winter Park is celebrating 2026 with an elevated dining experiences on New Year's Eve. New Year’s at AVA MediterrAegean Winter Park This New Year’s Eve, AVA MediterrAegean invites guests to step into the Mythic Realm—a world shaped by legends and lived through luxury, where gods and mortals gather for an evening of radiant celebration. Gu

An interactive cocktail class will offer fans the opportunity to craft their own winter themed cocktails on Dec. 26. Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress has introduced and new seasonal line-up of cocktails and mocktails to help guests celebrate and enjoy winter in a distinctly Florida manner, while also offering guests a chance to treat themselves to a post-Christmas treat with an entire interactive cocktail class experience fea

The entire family will have a blast this year at Hard Rock Orlando's Holly Jolly Holiday Party with Santa & Mrs. Clause. Gather up the whole band this holiday season and jump in your tour bus for a stop at the beautiful Hard Rock Live Orlando located at Universal Citywalk. This week the headline act is the Hard Rock's Holly Jolly Holiday Party, a kid friendly festive event where you can meet superstars Santa and Mrs Claus! Taking place on Saturday, December 19 from 6:30 pm t

Maria and Enzo's second Aplós Pairing Event, the Functional Friday Dinner is coming to Disney Springs. Celebrate Dry January with a zero-proof pairing experience! Just in time for Dry January, Maria and Enzos’ second Aplós Pairing Event is coming to Disney Springs on Friday, January 9 at 7 pm. The Functional Friday Dinner is a carefully crafted, alcohol-free evening of Italian dishes paired with functional, botanical beverages. Executive Chef Ben Dodaro and Aplós Liquid C

Osteria Ester, a new Italian inspored restaurnat is set to open in the South Eola district just in time for the holidays. Good Salt Restaurant Group is expanding again, with its latest restaurant concept, Osteria Ester set to open in Thronton Park this month. Jason and Sue Chin are the husband-and-wife team behind Good Salt Restaurant Group, the creative force behind some of Orlando's most celebrated dining concepts, including The Osprey, Reyes Mezcaleria, Seito Sushi, and t

Casanova di Neri is an Italian winery founded in 1971 by Giovanni Neri in Tuscany's Montalcino region, known for producing high-quality wines, especially Brunello di Montalcino. Join Sophia’s Trattoria at Conrad Orlando on Monday, December 8, 2025 for an exclusive multi-course wine dinner featuring the iconic Casanova di Neri estate. The chef’s menu highlights vibrant Italian flavors and each course is intentionally paired with standout selections including Irrosso, Pietradon