Restaurants

Dining in Orlando ranges from fast-food and national chains to singular restaurants helmed by celebrity chefs—both international and local—that serve dishes featuring locally sourced food, creative preparations, and clever international influences. The theme parks now have some of the best restaurants in town, although you may opt for a rental car to seek out the local treasures.

The signs of Orlando's dining progress are most evident in the last place one would look: Disney's fast-food outlets. Every eatery on Disney property offers a tempting vegetarian option, and kiddie meals come with healthful sides and drinks unless you specifically request otherwise. Chefs at Disney’s table-service restaurants consult face-to-face with guests about food allergies. And big-name chefs are now well represented in Disney Springs and, to a lesser extent, at Universal's CityWalk.