Top Seafood Restaurants in Orlando, Florida

Orlando, in Central Florida, is famous as the home of the entertainment theme parks: Walt Disney World, Epcott, Sea World and Universal Studios. After a day in this busy vacation entertainment mecca, a good healthy meal is in order. The seafood restaurants of Orlando offer fresh seafood, tastefully prepared. Following are some of the best seafood restaurants in Orlando.

McCormick and Schmicks Seafood Restaurant. Fresh seafood restaurant is located one mile from the Florida Turnpike and Highway 4 interchange, at the Mall of Millenia. and within minutes of Walt Disney World, Orlando International Airport and the Orange County Convention Center. The menu is printed twice daily, to feature the freshest selection of seafood in Central Florida. Lunch and dinner specials include Grilled Grouper with Jicama Slaw, Cedar Roasted Salmon with Northwest Berry Sauce, and Seared Red Snapper with Papaya Relish. The “Fresh List” changes daily. The bar features hand-shaken cocktails, premium wines and specialty single-malt scotches. 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando. 1-407-226-6515.

Moon Fish, Talk of the Town Restaurant Group. MoonFish boasts that they serve the “Freshest Seafood from the Oceans’ of Planet Earth. MoonFish features fishsusion cuisine and Prime and Choice Midwestern aged steaks. The Raw Bar features an array of oysters to duck carpaccio.Cuisine is a blend of PanAsian, Cajun, Pacific Rim and Floribean fare. The menu features a Fresh Shellfish Bar, Appetizers, Seafood and Steaks. The wine list offers over 300 vintages. There are 30 vintages available by the glass. MoonFish is just minutes from the entertainment theme parks of Walt Disney World, Universal Studio and Sea World. 7525 West Sand Lake Road, Orlando. 1-407-363-7262.

The Oceanaire Seafood Room. Oceanaire prides itself on serving “ultra-fresh” seafood. They serve fresh fish, simply prepared. Fine wines are serves to complement the meal. 9109 International Dr., Orlando. 1-407-363-4801.

Roy’s’ Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine. Roy’s is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. Roy Yamaguchi’s Hawaiian Fusion cuisine combines a blend of fresh local ingredients, European sauces and flavorful Asian spices. The focus is on seafood. Every night the menu features “Roy’s Classics,” which includes entrees such as Roy’s Classic Roasted Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi with Lobster Cognac Butter Sauce, Hibachi Style Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Japanese Citrus Ponzu Sauce, Blackened Ahi Tuna with spice soy mustard butter sauce and Roy’s Classic Trio of Hibachi Grilled Salmon, Roy’s Original Blackened Island Ahi and Hawaiian Style Misoyaki Butterfish. Roy’s Melting Hot Chocolate Souffle is a flourless chocolate cake with hot molten center. Try an Original Hawaiian Martini, or a fine vintage from the wine list. Roy’s has an on-line reservation system,or call 1-407-352-4844. 7760 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando.