Guidebook for Orlando
Food Scene
OLV
25 West Crystal Lake StreetWine and tapas bar. Decent prices and wine selection!
Probably the best sushi in Orlando that we've had so far. Reasonable prices and not too far from we live.
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Kabooki Sushi
3122 E Colonial DrProbably the best sushi in Orlando that we've had so far. Reasonable prices and not too far from we live.
Great brunch place that's close by and relatively inexpensive.
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Peach Valley Cafe
2849 S Orange AveGreat brunch place that's close by and relatively inexpensive.
Excellent Greek sandwich shop that is just literally a few minutes walk.
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Mediterranean Blue
435 E Michigan StExcellent Greek sandwich shop that is just literally a few minutes walk.
Although the menu is limited, they have excellent tasting chicken and lomo saltado. Family owned restaurant adjacent to the community.
My Family's Chicken
517 E Michigan StAlthough the menu is limited, they have excellent tasting chicken and lomo saltado. Family owned restaurant adjacent to the community.
Cheap and excellent food. There tacos are an interesting mix of latin with asian ingredients.
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Tako Cheena
948 N Mills AveCheap and excellent food. There tacos are an interesting mix of latin with asian ingredients.
Great food and drink selection. Located in trendy Thorton Park in downtown Orlando.
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Dexter's Thornton Park
808 E Washington StGreat food and drink selection. Located in trendy Thorton Park in downtown Orlando.
Excellent Japanese cuisine and sushi. Lunch is inexpensive ($10-$14 bento boxes). Dinner is on pricier side but worth it. Also in beautiful Baldwin Park, great for a stroll around the lake.
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Seito Sushi Japanese Restaurant
4898 New Broad StExcellent Japanese cuisine and sushi. Lunch is inexpensive ($10-$14 bento boxes). Dinner is on pricier side but worth it. Also in beautiful Baldwin Park, great for a stroll around the lake.
An excellent American gastropub. Definitely on the pricey side but absolutely worth it. Excellent selection of ales, wine, and interesting handcrafted cocktails. Need to reserve ahead (Open Table).
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The Ravenous Pig
565 W Fairbanks AveAn excellent American gastropub. Definitely on the pricey side but absolutely worth it. Excellent selection of ales, wine, and interesting handcrafted cocktails. Need to reserve ahead (Open Table).
Starbucks
20 N Summerlin AveThose who need a caffeine fix and in walking distance.
Essentials
Big supermarket, clean, and close by.
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Publix Pharmacy at The Market at Southside
2873 S Orange AveBig supermarket, clean, and close by.
Arts & Culture
Chances are if you're vacationing in Orlando, then you're probably going to Disney.
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Walt Disney World Resort
Chances are if you're vacationing in Orlando, then you're probably going to Disney.
Another highly recommended theme park in Orlando. Closer than Disney and with a bit more thrill rides.
They just opened up the new Harry Pottery themed areas in Universal.
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Universal Orlando Resort
6000 Universal BlvdAnother highly recommended theme park in Orlando. Closer than Disney and with a bit more thrill rides.
They just opened up the new Harry Pottery themed areas in Universal.
A standard water park near the tourist heavy International Drive.
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Wet 'n Wild Orlando
A standard water park near the tourist heavy International Drive.
A water park adjacent to Sea World. Never personally been but plenty of friends/family have been and enjoyed it.
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Aquatica, SeaWorld's Waterpark Orlando
5800 Water Play WayA water park adjacent to Sea World. Never personally been but plenty of friends/family have been and enjoyed it.
Small but interesting exhibits and art to view.
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Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
445 N Park AveSmall but interesting exhibits and art to view.
I-Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N Mills AveThe only real art museum in Orlando.
Quite a few interactive exhibits. We haven't been in years but I hear it's still worthwhile.
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Orlando Science Center
777 E Princeton StQuite a few interactive exhibits. We haven't been in years but I hear it's still worthwhile.
Shopping
Orlando's premiere, chic contemporary mall about a 15 minute drive from home. Has major stores such as Macy's and Bloomingdales. Great food court and restaurants are located in the Mall.
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The Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy RdOrlando's premiere, chic contemporary mall about a 15 minute drive from home. Has major stores such as Macy's and Bloomingdales. Great food court and restaurants are located in the Mall.
Orlando's other major mall outside of Milennia. Lots of shops to browse through and a huge food court.
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The Florida Mall
8001 S Orange Blossom TrlOrlando's other major mall outside of Milennia. Lots of shops to browse through and a huge food court.
Park Avenue is located in the affluent area called Winter Park in North Orlando. A very beautiful neighborhood with little boutique shops and restaurants.
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South Park Avenue
South Park AvenuePark Avenue is located in the affluent area called Winter Park in North Orlando. A very beautiful neighborhood with little boutique shops and restaurants.
This outlet has multiple stores for those who enjoy shopping.
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Orlando International Premium Outlets
4951 International DrThis outlet has multiple stores for those who enjoy shopping.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sunday fun day! An excellent outside bar (with an adjacent indoor room for those seeking shelter from the elements). Good drinks. Lounge around and enjoy the company of others.
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Ember
42 W Central BlvdSunday fun day! An excellent outside bar (with an adjacent indoor room for those seeking shelter from the elements). Good drinks. Lounge around and enjoy the company of others.
Excellent wine selection. Has typical wine bar type food...cheeses, flat bread, etc.
Great place to sit back and relax a quiet evening.
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Eola Wine Co
430 E Central BlvdExcellent wine selection. Has typical wine bar type food...cheeses, flat bread, etc.
Great place to sit back and relax a quiet evening.
The Wine Room, located in Winter Park, has an amazing huge selection of wines. Great wine tasting and typical wine bar food (flatbreads, cheeses, etc.). You pay for a glass, and then pay per tasting.
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The Wine Room on Park Avenue
270 S Park AveThe Wine Room, located in Winter Park, has an amazing huge selection of wines. Great wine tasting and typical wine bar food (flatbreads, cheeses, etc.). You pay for a glass, and then pay per tasting.
Clubs and bars line this street for those who wants to meet locals and dance the night away!
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I-Wall Street Plaza
25 Wall StClubs and bars line this street for those who wants to meet locals and dance the night away!
Sightseeing
Some rollercoasters, marine life exhibits, and marine related attractions. It's a very relaxed park compared to the likes of Disney and Universal.
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SeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World DrSome rollercoasters, marine life exhibits, and marine related attractions. It's a very relaxed park compared to the likes of Disney and Universal.
Lake Eola is the heart of Orlando. Excellent for a run, walk, jog, etc on a good day.
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Lake Eola Park
Lake Eola is the heart of Orlando. Excellent for a run, walk, jog, etc on a good day.
Everything Else
Lynx Central Station
455 N Garland AveMain central bus station for the local bus system.