Lake Buena Vista, in the Orlando area, is a vacation mecca with entertainment theme parks offering fun for the entire family. There is a wealth of fine restaurants in this resort town. Following are the best restaurants in Lake Buena Vista.
Victoria and Alberts,Grand Floridian Resort, Walt Disney World. Romantic, special occasion Victorian retreat features American menu, nightly harpists, lavish decor, personalized menus and a long stem rose for each lady. Dinner jacket required for men. The popular restaurant books well in advance, so reservations are recommended. AAA Five Diamond. 1-407-WDW-DINE.
The Venetian Room, Caribe Royale Orlando. Fine dining restaurant features specialties, such as Seafood Bouillabaisse, Filet Mignon, Lamb Rack, Maine Lobster and Dover Sole. Complement your elegant meal with a fine wine by the glass or by the bottle. AAA Four Diamond. 1-407-238-8060.
Todd English Bluezoo, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. Sophisticated menu features dishes such as Swordfish Block, Lobster Fidelini, Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass, Bacon Wrapped Tuna, King Salmon Block, Flame Grilled Tenderloin of Beef Filet and Surf & Turf. Desserts include Warm Chocolate Cake with liquid ganache center and red velvet chocolate cake. Wine Spectators Award of Excellence, AAA Four Diamond. Epcot Resorts Boulevard. 1-407-934-1111.
Jiko African, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Walk Disney World Resort. The chef melds cuisines from the 52 countries of Africa with influences from Europe, Asia and India. AAA Four Diamond. 1-407-938-3000.
Asian Harbor Grill and Sushi Bar. Asian Harbor serves Chinese, Japanese and Sushi. The Chinese Menu is extensive, with house specialties including General Tao’s Chicken, Sesame Chicken or Beef, Garlic Chicken, Bourbon Chicken, Orange Chicken or Beef, Shrimp Szechuan Style, Triple Delight, Prime Seafood Combo, Sake & Pepper Squid or Shrimp and Asian Harbor Fisherman’s Catch. Lunch and dinner buffets include a variety of Chinese dishes. take=out and delivery available. AAA Three Diamond. 8216 World Center Dr., Orlando, 1-407-238-9998.
Bahama Breeze Caribbean. Island spirit inspires the menu which features samplers, soups, salads, sandwiches,s seafood, chicken beef and pork. The dinner seafood menu offers Shrimp Saute, Lobster and Shrimp Pasta, Coconut Shrimp Dinner, Seafood Paella, Fresh Ahi Tuna and Calypso Shrimp Linguine. There is a kid’s menu with a small selection of selections for young children. The dessert menu offers Warm Chocolate Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Key Lime Pie and Dulce de Leche Cheesecake. There is an extensive selections of specialty tropical drinks, such as Bahamarita, Mojito Cubano, Ultimate Pina Colada and Bahama Mama. 8849 International Dr., Orlando. 1-407-248-2499.
Citricos Nouvelle French.Grand Floridian Hotel. 4401 Grand Floridian, Lake Buena Vista, FL. 1-407-939-3463.
California Grill.Romantic dining spot on the 15th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. 4600 N. World Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL. 10407-939-3463.
Narcoossee’s Spanish. This eight sided restaurant is on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon, with spectacular views of the Magic Kingdom. 4401 Grand Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL 1-407-824-3000.
Hawk’s Landing Steakhouse, Marriot’s Royal Palms. Contemporary steakhouse overlooks the championship gold course. 1-407-238-8829.
Hollywood Brown Derby, MGM Studios. Hollywood Brown Derby is modeled after the legendary Hollywood, California Restaurants ware the movie stars hung out. The walls are lined with over 1,500 pictures. Owner, Bob Cobb, created the original restaurant’s signature Cobb Salads in the glamor days of the 1930’s. The salad is so popular that this Brown Derby serves overs 31,000 Cobb Salads a year. Dinner entrees include pan-fired grouper with balsamic roasted asparagus, sesame seared Ahi tuna and roasted port rib chop with smoked cheese tomato fondue. The signature dessert is grapefruit cake with cream-cheese icing. The Derby offers a full bar, serving cocktails and California wines. 1-407-939-3463.
Ohana, Disney’s Polynesian Resort. Family style Hawaiian land of food and fun. Polynesian style restaurant serves skewers of meat, vegetables and other unique island inspired specialties grilled over the wood burning fire pit. 1-407-WDW-DINE.
Shula’s American Steak House, Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel.Don Shula’s is themed after the 1972 Miami Dophins “Perfect Season,” the only NFL team in history to finish a season undefeated. Menus are hand painted on an official NFL game football. One of the featured entrees is the 48 ounce Porterhouse Steak. People who finish the huge steak join the Shula’s 48 Ounce Club, which currently has a membership of over 26,000.1500 Epcot Resort Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL. 1-407-934-1362.
Yachtsman’s Steak House, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. 1-407-WDW-DINE.
Benihana Steakhouse and Sushi. Hilton, Walt Disney World Resort. Chefs perform as they cook your meal right in front of you. The food is prepared according to a 1,000 year old Japanese recipe. Benihana is perfect for a special occasion or group event. Watching the showmanship of the chef chopping, preparing and cooking the food is a lively way to spend the evening. 1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista. 1-407-827-4000.
Information is subject to change. Contact the restaurants for additional information and to make reservations.
