Don’t get us wrong, new restaurants are exciting. But there’s something to be said for a resto with longevity, the sort of place that has stuck around for longer than 25 years.

We put together this list of the most resilient and iconic Central Florida restaurants where you can get the same steak, sandwich or other entree as long-ago Orlandoans.

Cafe Tu Tu Tango 8625 International Drive | Orlando, FL 32819, (407) 248-2222 Cafe Tu Tu Tango has been serving the Orlando community for more than 30 years with their tapas-style dishes, crafted cocktails, beer and wine accompanied by local art of the visual and performing varieties. Photo via Cafe Tu Tango/Facebook
Enzo’s on the Lake 1130 S. U.S. Highway 17-92, Longwood, FL 32750, 407-834-9872 Enzo’s started in a home in 1980 and in the years since has become the area’s date restaurant par excellence, serving Italian cuisine with a chic spin. Photo via Enzo’s on the Lake/Instagram
Beefy King 424 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando, FL 32803, 407-894-2241 Beefy King has been filling hungry Orlandoans’ tummies with the best roast beef (and turkey, ham, or pastrami) sandwiches since 1968. They also offer great milkshakes and their take on the tot, Beefy Spuds. Photo via Google Maps
High Tide Harry’s 4645 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32822, 407-273-4422 Since 1995, High Tide Harry’s has been giving delicious seafood to the Orlando community. They offer delicious burgers, ribs, shrimp, lobster, fresh fish and more. Photo via High Tide Harry’s/Facebook
Lee and Rick’s Oyster Bar 5621 Old Winter Garden Road, Orlando, Florida 32811, 407-293-3587 Lee and Rick’s is an establishment that started in the 1950s as a 9-stool restaurant that only sold oysters and the owners raised their family in the back of the restaurant. Now they have grown to an oyster bar with a more extensive menu that can accommodate a bigger gathering. Photo via Lee and Rick Oyster Bar
Linda’s Winter Park Diner 1700 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789, 407-644-2343 Linda’s Diner has been part of the Winter Park community for 34 years serving their delicious all-day breakfast at an iconic ‘50s diner. Photo via Linda’s Winter Park Diner/Facebook
Boston Fish House 6860 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, FL 32792, 407-678-2107 Boston Fish House opened its doors in February of 1988. They are known for their New England Style seafood. Photo via Boston Fish House/Facebook
Antonio’s 611 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, FL 32751, 407-645-1039 Antonio’s is known for their delicious black Angus beef and authentic Italian food. Photo via Antonio’s Maitland/Facebook
Chatham’s Place 7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819, (407) 345-2992 Chatham’s Place has been part of our community for over 30 years. Chef Tony Lopez is the creator and owner of the restaurant. This restaurant uses local growth products to make their delicious steaks and fancy plates. Photo via Chatham’s Place/Facebook
Aladdin’s Restaurant 1015 State Road 436, Casselberry, FL 32707, 407-331-0488 Aladdin’s Restaurant has been open since 1995 and it has been a family business for 30 years. They are known to be one of the first families to open a Lebanese restaurant in the Central Florida community.
Lam’s Garden 2505 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, 407-896-0370 They are known in Orlando for their delicious Chinese food with fresh ingredients. Photo via Lam’s Garden/Facebook
Kappy’s Sub 501 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland, FL 32751, 407-647-9099 Kappy’s has been a family owned restaurant since 1967, they serve classic American food. Photo via Kappy’s
Gabriel’s Submarine Sandwich 3006 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804, (407) 425-9926 These iconic sandwiches have been at College Park since 1958. They have authentic American food like wings, subs and curly fries. Photo via Gabriel’s Submarine Sandwich/Facebook Gabriel’s Submarine Sandwich 3006 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804, (407) 425-9926 These iconic sandwiches have been at College Park since 1958. They have authentic American food like wings, subs and curly fries. Photo via Gabriel’s Submarine Sandwich/Facebook
Le Coq Au Vin 4800 S. Orange Ave., 407-851-6980 This restaurant has been open since 1976. They have classic dishes like Coq au Vin, Coquilles St Jacques and soufflés. Photo via Le Coq Au Vin/Facebook
Briarpatch 252 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789, 407-628-8651 Since 1980, Briarpatch has welcomed guests to their restaurant. They are known for their contemporary American cuisine and for cooking with the freshest local ingredients. Photo via Briarpatch

Christini’s

7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips, Orlando
Christini’s has been serving the Orlando community for more than 30 years, boasting some of the best fine dining service of traditional Northern Italian food. Credit: Photo via Christini's/Facebook
Hot Dog Heaven 5355 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32807, 407-282-5746 Hot Dog Heaven has been open since 1987 selling authentic dogs from Chicago. The dogs are made of 100% pure Vienna beef. Photo via Hot Dog Heaven/Facebook
Linda’s La Cantina 4721 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, 407-894-4491 Linda’s is a steakhouse that has been open for over 60 years. Photo via Linda’s La Cantina/Facebook
Goff’s Drive In 212 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32805, 407-286-3421 Goff’s is a family owned ice cream shop that has been open in the Central Florida area since 1948. Enjoy homemade ice cream at one of the most iconic places. Photo via Goff’s Drive In/Facebook
Red Wing Restaurant 12500 FL-33, Groveland, FL 34736, (352) 429-2997 Red Wing has been open since the 1940s and they offer a variety of hand cut steaks, fresh fish and meat. Photo via Red Wing Restaurant/Facebook
The Town House 139 N. Central Ave., Oviedo, FL 407-365-5151 They have been family owned and operated since the 1950’s. They are known for their award winning breakfast. Photo via The TownHouse/Facebook
Charlie’s Bakery 3213 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32806, 407-898-9561 Charlie’s Bakery has been serving the Central Florida community for 31 years. This family has certainly followed the tradition of being bakers and creating delicious homemade pastries. Photo via Charlie’s Bakery/Facebook
Art’s Sandwich Shop 1018 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32805, 407-425-7814 This family-owned sandwich shop has been making delicious subs since 1972. Photo via Art’s Sandwich Shop Credit: Photo via Art'sSandwichShop.com
Bagel King 1455 Semoran Blvd., Casselberry, (407) 657-6266 Home to kettle-baked bagel, the finished product has a crunchy exterior with a deliciously soft inside, made to perfection. With an array of bagel flavors and both sweet and savory schmears, you’d think these masterpieces came straight out of New York. Photo via bagelking_fl/Facebook
Olympia Greek Restaurant 8505 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32817, 407-273-7836 This foodie goddess has been serving authentic Greek food since 1979. They are family-owned and operated. Photo via Olympia Greek Restaurant/Facebook
Korea House Restaurant Multiple Locations The House was the first Korean restaurant to open in the State of Florida and they have been serving authentic and traditional Korean cuisine since 1982. Photo via Korea House Restaurant/Facebook
Cafe de France 526 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, Florida, 32789, 407-647-1869 Cafe de France has been open since 1982 and they pride themselves by offering delicious French food with fresh ingredients brought in daily. Photo via Cafe de France/Facebook

Kobe Steakhouse

8148 International Drive, Orlando
Kobe has been serving the community since 1984 and currently offers 12 Central Florida locations, including on the ever-populated I-Drive. Credit: Photo via Kobe Japanese Steakhouse/Facebook
Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster 729 Lee Road, 407-645-4443 This family-run steakhouse still sells primos cuts in dignified digs. Photo by Rob Bartlett
Little Saigon 1106 E Colonial Drive, (407) 423-8539 This Vietnamese mainstay has held on at an incredibly busy corner, watching everything else come and go. Photo via Google Maps.
Tap Room at Dubsdread 549 W Par St., (407) 650-0100 This restaurant at Orlando’s public golf course has been inviting diners in for decades. Photo via Tap Room at Dubsdread/Facebook
Shin Jung Korean Barbecue 1638 E Colonial Drive, (407) 237-0451 Not even a devastating fire could keep this Korean mainstay on Colonial down. Photo by Rob Bartlett
White Wolf Cafe & Bar 1829 N. Orange Ave., 407-895-9911 This quirky cafe has been serving patrons since 1991. Photo via White Wolf Cafe and Bar/Facebook

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