Orlando Florida, and the area around the Walt Disney World, Epcot and Sea World theme parks, offers a wealth of dining options to please any palate. In this article is a list of some of the Orlando area’s top rated fine dining restaurants. The restaurants have atmospheres that are elegant and fun at the same time. They are all recommended for their cuisine, wine lists, atmosphere and service. When you are looking for a special fine dining experience in the Orlando area, consider one of these exquisite restaurants.
Victoria & Albert’s
Walt Disney World
Grand Floridian
Lake Buena Vista, FL
AAA Five Diamond
Elite Victorian style restaurant with nightly harp players to entertain you with gentle harmonies lavish decor, personalized menus and many elegant touches. The restaurant is recommended for fun, relaxation and romance. Dinner menu is a Prix Fixe menu. Prices over $90 per person. Like all Walt Disney World restaurants, this is anon-smoking environment.
Todd English’s Bluezoo
Walt Disney World
Dolphin Hotel
1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista, FL
407-934-1111
AAA Four Diamond
Fresh seafood in a spectacular, unforgettable setting. Entrees include: Roasted swordfish”paella flavor”, sea scallops, Chilean sea bass, seared nori wrapped tuna, king salmon block, pan roasted chicken breast, roasted pork tenderloin and flame grilled tenderloin of beef filet. Scrumptious desserts include warm chocolate cake with liquid granache center, after eight – mint chocolate napoleon, red velvet chocolate cake and more. Restaurant has extensive wine list and has received awards for Wine Spectator.
The Venetian Room
Caribe Royale Resort
8101 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL
407-238-8060
AAA Four Diamond
The Venetian Room is a fine dining restaurant with a signature copper-clad dome. In elegant restaurant has intimate dining alcoves and luxurious open dining areas; The serve the finest, freshest seafood, and entrees. There is an outstanding collection of reserve wines. Dinner entrees include: Filet Mignon, Veal Chop, 24 Karat Bouillabaisse, Confit of Duck, Lamb Rack, Short Ribs, Maine Lobster, and Dover Sole. Save room for a wonderful dessert. Dessert choices include: chocolate or Grand Marnier Souffle, Tahitian Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee, and Chocolate samplers.
Jiko The Cooking Place
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Lake Buena Vista, FL
AAA Four Diamond
Fun atmosphere with abstract birds hanging from the ceiling and servers in native attire in Africa themed restaurant. The menu incorporates cuisine from around the globe.
Christini’s Ristorante Italiano
7600 Dr. Phillips Boulevard
Orlando, FL
AAA Four Diamond – Italian
407-345-8770
Elegant Italian restaurant has received numerous awards for excellence in fine dining. Delicious entrees include: Filet Mignon or aged New York strip steak in a Barolo wine, Veal chop, oven roasted rack of lamb, jumbo shrimp, sauteed grouper, and veal scaloppine as well as other exceptional dishes.
Dux
The Peabody
9801 International Drive
Orlando, FL
AAA Four Diamond
407-352-4000
Fine dining restaurant uses the freshest of local produce, along with imaginative preparation.
Atlantis Restaurant
Renaissance Orlando Resort at Seaworld
6677 Sea Harbor Drive
Orlando, FL
407-351-5555
AAA Four Diamond
Relatively small dining room has a warm, woody feel, especially in the intimate booths separated by etched glass panels. The chef’s specials include dishes such as a Mediterranean seafood medley (Florida lobster, black grouper, shrimp, and scallops), grilled sea bass or pan seared duck and rock shrimp.
Information is subject to change. Contact the restaurannts for information and to make reservations.
