Orlando is known for its flair in all things attractions, experiences, and most maybe most importantly, flavor — and there are some places that combine all three. The city’s hungriest can find medieval dinner shows, stand-up sushi bars, ’90s-era Korean pubs and even a meal aboard the Titanic.

Here are 27 utterly unique dining experiences on offer in Orlando. 

Selam Ethiopian & Eritrean Cuisine

5494 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando
A traditional Ethiopian dining experience that has placed in Yelp’s national Top 100 Restaurants for multiple years. Offering authentic Ethiopian cuisine (traditionally eaten with the hands), Selam Ethiopian & Eritrean Cuisine is known for its excellent food and friendly staff. Credit: Photo by Rob Bartlett

Kaya

618 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando
At Kaya, a modern Filipino restaurant, there’s a homey feel and a menu that deliberately tests any preconceived notions people may have of Filipino fare. Credit: Photo via Kaya
Pirates Dinner Adventure 6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando A pirate’s life is for everybody at this themed Orlando eatery. The family-friendly theatrics and cuisine takes place on an 18th-century ship replica. Credit: Photo via Pirates Dinner Adventure/Facebook

Nile Ethiopian

7048 International Drive, Orlando
This cozy restaurant in the heart of the tourist strip is one of the best places in town to enjoy Ethiopian food — or try it for the first time. Order a combo platter (meat or veggie) and scoop it with spongy injera bread instead of utensils. First-timers may want to go easy on the kitfo, a spicy steak tartare. Credit: Photo via Nile Ethiopian/Yelp

Taverna Opa

9101 International Drive, Pointe Orlando
Patrons jump up on the tables for a belly dance fest while waiters bring the heat with flaming Greek cheese. But the dancing isn’t Taverna Opa’s only offer of the most authentic Greek experience in Orlando – the hummus is also a menu must-try. Credit: Photo via Taverna Opa/Google Maps

Better Than Sex

1905 N. Orange Ave.
Better Than Sex is an adults-only dessert restaurant in a speakeasy-like setting. Indulge in a suggestive sweet treat or a chocolate-rimmed glass of wine. Perfect for couples who enjoy restaurants with character and a sly bit of humor. Credit: Photo via Better Than Sex/Facebook
Eat at one of the city’s most unique dining experiences Orlando is known for its flair in attractions, themed experiences, and most importantly, flavor — and there are some places that combine all three. The city’s hungriest can find medieval dinner shows, stand-up sushi bars, ’90s-era Korean pubs and even a meal aboard the Titanic. At Edoboy (pictured), for instance, the eight-person stand-up sushi bar features nigiri sushi and a selection of hand rolls (comprising local daily catch as well as fish flown in weekly from Japan), all served inside a 700-square-foot space. Credit: Photo via Edoboy/Facebook

Hollerbach’s German Restaurant

201-205 E. First St., Sanford
Hollerbach’s offers German classics like schnitzel and wurst, plus plenty of beer and regular live music — all making for a friendly, fun atmosphere. Credit: Photo via Hollerbach's/Facebook

Mango’s Tropical Cafe

8126 International Drive, Orlando
If South Beach and Vegas had a baby, you’d get Mango’s Tropical Cafe — and it’s right here in Orlando. You’ve got waitresses in feathery costumes and extravagant stage shows keeping the adrenaline pumping. Something crazy and colorful is happening in every corner here. Pro tip: Order the signature banana martini for an especially entertaining evening. Credit: Photo via Mango's Tropical Cafe/Facebook

Ômo by Jônt

115 E. Lyman Ave., Winter Park
Ômo by Jônt takes guests on a journey into cuisine from around the world featuring Japanese fare in an interactive atmosphere. With room for up to 16 guests at a time, the eatery ushers guests through three separate rooms, where they can feast on 18 to 22 courses of refined French-Japanese creations. The Living Room is where guests can snack on a “barrage of canapés.” Then they’re led to the Savory Counter for the brunt of the meal, finishing in the Pastry Parlor. Credit: Photo via Ômo by Jônt/Facebook
Colorado Fondue Co. 1016 Semoran Boulevard, Casselberry Feed your culinary dreams at Colorado Fondue Company, where you can cook your own food before drowning each bite in melted cheese and sauces. Credit: Photo via Colorado Fondue Co.
Cafe Tu Tu Tango 8625 International Drive, Orlando If dinner and a show is what you’re looking for, this funky tapas spot is the place to go. Cafe Tu Tu Tango has been serving the Orlando community for more than 30 years, offering creative food and drink specials every weekday, plus live music and relaxed patio seating, too. With tons of sharable plates to choose from, signature cocktails, and artists who paint while you eat, Cafe Tu Tu Tango is an attraction in itself. Credit: Photo via Café Tu Tu Tango/Facebook
Sorekara snagged a spot on the Michelin Guide Credit: Matt Keller Lehman

The Edison

1570 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista
Disneyphiles have been relishing the post-industrial, steampunk-themed surroundings of the Disney Springs eatery. And also that 28-day dry-aged prime rib. (Don’t-miss dish: the millionaire’s bacon, served on a tiny clothesline.) Credit: Photo via The Edison/Facebook

Kadence


1809 Winter Park Road, Orlando With a Michelin star, a reservation required for dinner, and a secret menu, this sushi and sake bar is a hot commodity. There are only nine seats, and tickets range from $155-$175 for one meal, so this is not your go-to for a casual night out. But if you’re in the mood to splurge on some to-die-for sushi, Kadence might be calling your name. Credit: Photo via Kadence/Facebook

Titanic: The Artifact


7324 International Drive, Orlando
You don’t have to pay first-class prices to live a life of Titanic luxury. (Well, you know, before the fatal sinking.) Characters donning the fanciest of costumes engage you with tales of their past and of the great ship that you’re on while you dine as an honored guest for the evening. Credit: Photo via Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition/Facebook
Susuru 8548 Palm Parkway, Orlando Chef Lewis Lin and managing partner Kenny Ly came together to create this “retro-themed izakaya” offering exquisite ramen, yakitori and takoyaki. Stuffed with Showa-era collectibles, vintage ads and decorations, Susuru is an experience and a dining destination all in one. Credit: Photo via Susuru/Facebook

Mosonori

1100 Orlando Ave., Winter Park
The show-stopping design and aesthetics of Henry Moso’s temaki bar come courtesy of local design firm GDP, but the show goes on as chefs prepare nori-wrapped hand rolls with aplomb. As outstanding as the roll marrying king crab, Kaluga caviar and spicy mayo is, don’t pass on a tasting of toro tartare with truffle ponzu and bubu arare. Credit: Photo by Faiyaz Kara

Conquer a meal at Medieval Times

4510 W. Vine St., Kissimmee
You don’t have to re-watch Game of Thrones to get in the medieval mood. Right here in Orlando we’ve got jousting knights, mass amounts of bourgeois screaming for bloodshed, and the expectation that you’ll eat with your hands. If that last part’s got you twisted, drink away your reluctance with a strawberry Maiden’s Kiss. Credit: Photo via Medieval Times/Facebook

Enzo’s on the Lake

1130 S. U.S. Highway 17-92, Longwood
Enzo’s on the Lake got its start in a small Central Florida home in 1980. Over the years, the restaurant has become the area’s go-to scenic dining destination, serving Italian cuisine with a chic spin. Credit: Photo via Enzo's on the Lake/Facebook
Raglan Road 1640 Buena Vista Drive, Orlando Raglan Road isn’t what you would call low-key, but when you’re looking to have a real good time, who cares? At any given moment a gang of waiters might jump up on stage for a Celtic dancing session while they fill the room with Irish tunes. And you’d be hard-pressed to find a better shepherd’s pie in Orlando than the one at Raglan Road. Credit: Photo via Raglan Road website

Enzo’s Hideaway

1560 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista
Disney created the fictional Enzo’s as an underground, Prohibition-era, rum-running tunnel, which the no-last-name bootlegger Enzo happened upon one day and duly transformed into a subterranean grotto for hungry drunks. Even if you don’t choose to suspend disbelief in the backstory, it’s a sprawling warren of secret tunnels in which to get lost, as well as to find some damn good drinks. Credit: Photo via Enzo’s Hideaway/Facebook
Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows 8267 International Drive, Orlando “Guess who?” is the name of the game at Sleuths. In between bites of your four-cheese lasagna, offer up some questions to the characters as you solve the crime. But the greatest puzzle of them all? The Mystery Dessert at the end of every meal. Credit: Photo via Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows/Facebook

Twenty Pho Hour

11951 International Drive
The pop-op effects — modeled after the 2D Café in Tokyo — make Twenty Pho Hour arguably the most Instagrammable restaurant in Orlando. As much as the I-Drive noodle joint is about photogenics, it’s more about flavorful bowls of pho. Credit: Photo via Twenty Pho Hour/Google Maps
No. 9: Pocha 93 Credit: photo by Rob Bartlett

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

9101 International Drive, Pointe Orlando
This massive I-Drive eatery specializes in Cuban cuisine and offers a vast rum bar. You’ll find over-the-top vibrant decor and late-night salsa dancing here. Credit: Image via Google Maps

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

1486 Buena Vista Drive, Orlando
If you were to catch Indiana Jones knocking back beers anywhere at Disney, it’d be at Jock Lindsey’s. They do have all his stuff hidden around the bar, after all. Jock Lindsey’s knows that all good explorers need some ice-cold beverages after a day of walking around under the beating-down sun, so order up and enjoy the adventurous atmosphere. Credit: Photo via Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar/Facebook