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When it comes to dining in Orlando, you have no shortage of options. But rather than waste time (and calories) eating inside the theme parks, savvy visitors are taking their cue from the locals and heading over to what’s known as Restaurant Row on Sand Lake Road.
This ritzy neighborhood of Dr. Phillips provides plenty of high-end dining for those seeking to elevate their palates. You’ll find it close to the Orange County Convention Center between Disney and Universal where there are acclaimed local establishments as well as a few esteemed chains.
Deciding which of them to choose might prove difficult though. It’s best to pack a few nice outfits to suit the mood of these upscale eateries for the nights you plan on dining on the Row. Of course, attire is far easier to choose than which place to dine.
Those seeking steak will find plenty of it. Among the prevalent steakhouses on this swatch of Sand Lake Road, Morton’s The Steakhouse was among the first to carve out a spot on this prized landscape. Known across the country, it’s no less phenomenal here in Orlando.
It’s one of many to land a juicy, perfectly-cooked steak, though if you’re looking for other styles of cuisine, you’ll surely find them. Chatham’s Place serves continental cuisine and has been one of the fine-dining restaurants of choice for both locals and visitors to Orlando since 1988. With a menu that boasts duck, lamb, fish, and decadent desserts, it sticks to the classics and churns them out with precision perfection.
For Italian, Christini’s Ristorante Italiano is the place where dignitaries have dined. Not only has it dominated Restaurant Row for over 45 years but it also has a world-class atmosphere, food, and service. Every woman reserves a rose at the end of her meal too, making for a lovely finishing touch on a truly romance-worthy meal.
Aside from steaks, Italian, and continental, you’ll also find sushi restaurants, Mexican, seafood, Indian, Hawaiian flair, Southern and Italian fusion, and plenty more. Selections of co*cktails, beer, and wine abound too so there is always something to raise your glasses with, no matter where you wind up dining for the evening.
As Restaurant Row is incredibly popular, you should always make reservations ahead of time. Then you can truly enjoy your fine dining experience without a care in the world until the check comes! But life is too short to go without an extra indulgence here and there. After all, why come to Orlando if you’re not going to get the most out of your experience? The restaurants on Sand Lake Road provide some of the best food and dining experiences in the city and are worth every bite of your attention. Make sure you get your taste while you’re in town!
List of Restaurants at Restaurant Row Sandlake Road Orlando
Dragonfly – Robata Grill & Sushi
Tel: 407-370-DFLY(3359)
Address: 7972 Via Dellagio Way Orlando, FL 32819
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Ocean Prime – Seafood
Tel: 407-781-4880
Address: 7339 West Sand Lake Road Orlando, FL 32819
The Melting Pot – Interactive Dining
Tel: 407-903-1100
Address: 7549 West Sand Lake Road Orlando, FL 32819
Big Fin Seafood Kitchen – Seafood
Tel: 407-615-8888
Address: 8046 Via Dellagio Way Orlando, FL 32819
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Bonefish Grill – Seafood
Tel: 407-355-7707
Address: 7830 West Sand Lake Road Orlando, FL 32819
Roy’s Restaurant – Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine
Tel: 407-352-4844
Address: 7760 West Sand Lake Road Orlando, FL 32819
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Steakhouse
Tel: 407-226-3900
Address: 7501 West Sand Lake Road Orlando, FL 32819
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar – Steakhouse
Tel: 407-352-5706
Address: 8030 Via Dellagio Way Orlando, FL 32819
Seasons 52 – Fresh Grill
Tel: 407-354-5212
Address: 7700 Sand Lake Road Orlando, FL 32819
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood – Seafood
Tel: 407-355-3011
Address: 7488 West Sand Lake Road Orlando, FL 32819
SLATE Restaurant – American Cuisine
Tel: 407-500-7528
Address: 8323 West Sand Lake Road Orlando, FL 32819
Vines Grille & Wine Bar – Grill and Seafood
Tel: 407-351-1227
Address: 7533 West Sand Lake Road Orlando, FL 32819
The Whiskey – Bar and Grill
Tel: 407-930-6517
Address: 7563 West Sand Lake Road Orlando, FL 32819
Nagoya Sushi – Sushi
Tel: 407-248-8558
Address: 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., #66Orlando, FL 32819
Christini’s Ristorante Italiano – Italian
Tel: 407-545-6768
Address: 7600 Dr. Phillips Boulevard, Suite 84Orlando, FL 32819
Morton’s The Steakhouse – Steakhouse
Tel: 407-248-3485
Address: 7600 Dr. Phillips Boulevard Suite 132Orlando, FL 32819
Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar – Mexican
Tel: 407-226-0550
Address: 7468 West Sand Lake Road Orlando, FL 32819
Seito Sushi – Japanese
Tel: 407-248-8888
Address: 8031 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 700, Orlando 32819
MoonFish – Seafood
Tel: 407-363-7262
Address: 7525 West Sand Lake Road 32819
Cedar’s Restaurant – Mediterranean
Tel: 407-351-6000
Address: 7732 West Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32819
Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine – Turkish
Tel: 407-352-6766
Address: 7600 Doctor Phillips Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819
Bento Asian Kitchen & Sushi – Japanese
Tel: 407-352-2277
Address: 7335 West Sand Lake Road, FL 32819
Saffron Indian Cuisine – Indian, Vegetarian
Tel: 407-674-8899
Address: 7724 West Sand Lake Road, FL 32819
Hot N’ Juicy Crawfish – Seafood
Tel: 407-370-4655
Address: 7572 West Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32819
Ayothaya Thai Cuisine – Thai
Tel: 407-345-0040
Address: 7555 West Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32819
Steak on Fire – Brazilian Steakhouse
Tel: 919-491-8994
Address: 7541 W Sand Lake Road, Suite A, Orlando
Urbain 40 – American Brasserie and Lounge
Tel: 407-872-2640
Address: 8000 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando, FL 32819
