Must-see restaurants in Florida

  • Columbia Harbour House

    Walt Disney World

    Decent vegetarian chili, unusually tasty clam chowder, chicken potpie and salmon. The interior is charming as you're inside an old boat that has 'docked'…

  • Biergarten

    Walt Disney World

    Satisfy a hearty appetite with traditional German foods (don't miss the pretzel bread) and a massive stein of brew. The restaurant interior is made to…

  • Peach Valley Cafe

    Orlando

    Florida chain that offers surprisingly varied and tasty classics, from apple fritters and banana pancakes to chopped Cobb salad and chicken potpie. This…

  • Gran Forno Bakery

    Fort Lauderdale

    This old-school Milanese-style bakery and cafe is a good takeout lunch spot in downtown Fort Lauderdale: warm crusty pastries, bubbling pizzas, and fat…

  • Le Cellier Steakhouse

    Walt Disney World

    If you love meat, this place is for you. Try the buffalo. Dark and cavernous, with stone walls and lanterns, it makes a good spot to escape the heat, but…

  • Back 40 Urban Cafe

    St Augustine

    Flavored with the spices of Mexico and the Southwest, this cozy, unpretentious joint is favored by locals for its cheap and tasty tacos, burgers and…

  • Sleepy Hollow

    Walt Disney World

    This small walk-up 'window' produces a yummy ice-cream sandwich with oozing vanilla ice cream squished between warm, fresh-baked chocolate-chip cookies…

  • Gelateria 4D

    South Beach

    It’s hot. You’ve been walking all day. You need ice cream, stat. Why hello, 4D! This is an excellent spot for creamy, pillowy waves of European-style…

  • Caffe Abbracci

    Miami

    Perfect moments in Coral Gables come easy. Here’s a simple formula: you, a loved one, a muggy Miami evening, some delicious pasta and a glass of red at a…

  • Main Street Bakery

    Walt Disney World

    Few places require good strong java more than Walt Disney World®, and few places are as notorious for bad coffee as the Happiest Place on Earth. The Main…

  • Johnny Rockets

    Orlando

    Located in the Pointe Orlando on International Dr, this is straight out of Happy Days, with red vinyl seating, lots of chrome and flip-style jukeboxes on…

  • Purple People Eatery

    Miami

    First-rate food truck with a strong following for its beer battered mahi-mahi, herb-crusted broccoli mac 'n' cheese and gourmet bison burgers (try one…

  • Benjamin French Bakery

    Orlando

    Bright little French bakery featuring rustic sandwiches, salads and omelets. Your best bet, though, is a pastry and coffee to go. Try the crusty homemade…

  • San Angel Inn

    Walt Disney World

    Set inside an Aztec pyramid and surrounded by a re-created Mexican market, with perpetual night skies twinkling with Disney stars. Solid Mexican fare. Ask…

  • MsCheezious

    Miami

    One of Miami's best-loved food trucks, this one whips up excellent grilled cheese sandwiches. Unusual cheeses (like goat cheese, blue cheese, gouda) are…

  • Hamburger Mary’s

    Orlando

    Downtown high-energy diner specializing in over-the-top burgers with sweet-potato fries and serious cocktails. There's a Broadway Brunch with show tunes,…

  • La Cantina de San Angel

    Walt Disney World

    One of the best fast-food places in the park. Try the tacos, served with surprisingly tasty pico de gallo (fresh salsa of tomatoes, onion and jalapeños)…

  • Keke’s Breakfast Cafe

    Orlando

    Florida chain with tasty and reasonably priced classic breakfast fare, including stuffed french toast, eggs Benedict and banana-nut pancakes, as well as…

  • TooJays

    Orlando

    Excellent deli sandwiches to go, but it's a straight up American booth diner experience. If you feel a cold coming on, head here for quintessential…

  • Chef Art Smith's Homecoming

    Walt Disney World

    Chef Art Smith is a local celebrity chef, so local fans love his Floridian farm-to-fork, old-style-meets-modern flavors. We're talkin' fried chicken,…

  • Rosita’s

    Everglades National Park

    There’s a working-class Mexican crowd here, testament to the sheer awesomeness of the tacos and burritos. Everyone is friendly, and the mariachi music…

  • Hemingways

    Orlando

    Quiet spot with airy Key West atmosphere. Try the particularly tasty crab cakes, with big chunks of lump crab and very little filler, and ask for a table…

  • Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie

    Walt Disney World

    Most folks come for cakes, éclairs and cookies, but it also sells French-bread pizza, quiche and those baguette sandwiches that are ubiquitous in France,…

  • Melting Pot

    Orlando

    Kids in particular love the novelty of a fondue dinner (cheese, beef, chicken, seafood and, of course, chocolate). Having said that, it's an elegant spot…

  • White Wolf Café & Bar

    Orlando

    Old-style, neighborhood diner cafe, with Tiffany-styled chandeliers, a massive wooden bar and a mishmash of antiques. Come for the stick-to-your bones…

  • Nespresso

    South Beach

    This futuristic cafe, all done up in geometric swirls and shapes, has good (if overpriced) coffee. It's part of the 1111 Lincoln Rd complex.

  • La Herencia Café

    St Augustine

    On St Aug's oldest street, this brightly painted Cuban cafe serves all-day breakfasts and killer Cuban sandwiches – it's one of the better lunch deals…

  • Duetto Pizza & Gelato

    Key West

    This little pizza and gelato stand is a good-value stop for a quick slice or scoop, especially compared to the greasy cardboard pie served elsewhere in…

  • Panther Coffee

    Miami

    Miami's best coffee purveyor (headquartered in Wynwood) has a branch in Coconut Grove, which serves boldly flavored pick-me-ups, plus heavenly bakery…

  • Spanish Bakery & Cafe

    St Augustine

    This diminutive stucco bakeshop serves empanadas, sausage rolls and other conquistador-era favorites. Don't hesitate; it sells out quick.

  • Black Bean Deli

    Orlando

    Housed in a fabulous retro-styled building, this former car dealership now wheels and deals exceptionally tasty Cubano specialties.

  • Fontana

    Miami

    In the handsomely designed courtyard restaurant of the Biltmore Hotel, you can dine on beautifully prepared Italian cooking.

  • B-Line Diner

    Orlando

    Inside the giant Hyatt Regency, this is a retro-styled cafe serving basic but good diner food 24/7.

  • Flame Tree Barbecue

    Walt Disney World

    Counter-service barbecue ribs and chicken, a favorite with in-the-know Disney fans.

  • Fresh Market

    Orlando

    Excellent grocery store with organic and local produce.

  • Biff-Burger

    St Petersburg

    Once a national drive-in chain, the last standing Biff-Burger has morphed into a down-home, blue-collar institution. Under a tin roof you'll find a long,…

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