The Best Restaurants in Orlando, FL
From Waterfront to Kid Friendly
Be Mindful & Enjoy the Journey
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When it comes to restaurants, there is something to be said about a place with the perfect ambience. A restaurant should provide a certain level of comfort, good food, and great service. Moreover, an added bonus to any dining experience would be a nice view. In our opinion, while vacationing a restaurant should be a dining adventure and not just a place to grab a quick bite to eat. A good restaurant has the power to transform a meal into an event and create lasting memories to be passed and shared by generations. The following restaurants are the best restaurants in Orlando.
The Best Restaurants
1620 Bueno Vista Drive, Orlando, FL 32830
The Boathouse Entrance
The Boat House is a must when visiting Disney World. This restaurant is located in Disney Springs on the Disney canals. The Boathouse is a great place for the two of you or the whole family. Defined as a sophisticated waterfront steak and seafood restaurant, it will meet all your checkmarks. Although the restaurant is a little on the pricier side, it still offers an amazing experience you will be sure to enjoy.
The Boathouse is decorated in the sense of a true old fashion boathouse with actual vintage boats hanging from the ceiling. Moreover, the dining booths are in the shape of vintage boat hulls and the walls are lined with unique paintings. This upscale restaurant does not miss a beat with its beautiful nautical ambience, great food, and its waterfront location on the famous Disney canals. This unique one-of-a-kind restaurant also has a large outdoor seating area that allows for waterfront dining.
Furthermore, the restaurant offers its guests the opportunity to have the thrilling experience of a guided tour in a vintage Amphicar. The tour is roughly 25 minutes long and it takes you around the surrounding landmarks. The restaurant has a private collection of these vintage Amphicar and you can admire them as you walk around their outdoor docks giving you an outdoor museum feel.
Amphicar Boat Launch
Overall, this restaurant provides you with a cozy experience. When you embark on your adventure at the Boathouse, be sure to check out their gift shop for a nice souvenir that will remind you of the good times. The gift shop has a wide selection of clothing apparel, including sunglasses, tee shirts, as well as hats. The gift shop is a nice addition to the restaurant as it is cozy and offers a nautical theme that makes it fun to just browse around.
Amphicar in Motion
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Rainforest Café
505 N. Rainforest Rd. Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Rainforest Café Entrance
The Rainforest Café, is a jungle theme inspired restaurant that is a favorite for the kids and young adults alike. This restaurant dining room is a true adventure as it transports you to the rainforest with its elaborate decorations and animatronic animals that move and growl throughout your dining experience. The kids will have a great time admiring the different animals and fish tanks throughout the restaurant.
The restaurant resembles walking through a jungle at night with a starry night display on the ceiling. The Rainforest café ceiling is animated to resemble a starry night in the jungle. This truly adds to the ambience and gives you a ride like sense while you enjoy your meal. The clouds move and the stars twinkle on and off making it a one of a kind experience.
The Rainforest café ceiling is animated to resemble a starry night in the jungle.
Furthermore, the walls are covered in rocks, waterfalls, and different animatronic animals that you would find in the jungle. We felt like we were eating inside a rainforest terrarium or the Jurassic World set. This is the type of dining adventure that will stay in your memory for a long time.
Even though the food is a little on the greasier side, hence the popularity among young kids, there are healthier options too. This would be a great option for kids and should not be missed as it is incredibly unique experience that the kids will love and remember.
Animatronic elephant that moves throughout your dining experience. Next to it is a massive saltwater fish tank with various species of coral reef fish.
Those are the best options for Orlando restaurants in our opinion. They have great food, ambience, and are even kid friendly. This next trip to Orlando make sure you make a stop or a reservation at one or both places and enjoy the magic of great meals and ambience.
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