It’s no secret Orlando has a big appetite and big opinions on its culinary institutions. Orlando Weekly readers cast their votes to let us know their favorites in all things food and dining, from best chef to best theme park treats to best wings and more. Here are the winners of all 92 food and dining categories, chosen by you and your community in our annual Best of Orlando® Readers Poll.

Sink your teeth into the readers’ picks and staff picks winners from Best of Orlando® 2024.

Best Altamonte Springs Restaurant


Winner: Santiago’s Bodega
Finalists: Antica Pizzeria and Market, Nonno’s Italian Restaurant Credit: Photo via Santiago's Bodega – Altamonte Springs

Best Audubon Park or Baldwin Park Restaurant


Winner: Domu
Finalists: Seito Sushi, The Osprey Credit: Photo courtesy Domu

Best Bakery


Winner: Charlie’s Bakery and Creamery
Finalists: The Glass Knife, Buttermilk Bakery Credit: Photo via Charlie's Bakery and Creamery/Facebook

Best Bar Food


Winner: Tori Tori
Finalists: Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar, The Hideaway Bar Credit: Photo via Tori Tori/Facebook

Best Barbecue Restaurant


Winner: 4 Rivers Smokehouse
Finalists: Pig Floyd’s Urban BBQ, Yellow Dog Eats Credit: Photo via 4 Rivers Smokehouse/Facebook

Best Birria


Winner: Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana
Finalists: Tacos My Guey, Hunger Street Tacos Credit: Photo via Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana/Facebook

Best Boba Tea


Winner: Royal Tea
Finalists: Blended Bistro and Boba, Chewy Boba Credit: Photo via Royal Tea/Facebook

Best Breakfast


Winner: Se7en Bites
Finalists: Keke’s Breakfast Cafe, Shakers Credit: Photo via Se7en Bites/Facebook
Briarpatch 252 N. Park Ave., Winter Park One of Winter Park’s most iconic and long-standing breakfast joints serves up contemporary American cuisine and brunch daily. With breakfast goodies like blueberry stuffed pancakes and raspberry-and-brie stuffed brioche french toast, it’s not hard to find a reason to wait in line here. Credit: Photo via Briarpatch/Yelp

Best Burger


Winner: Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes
Finalists: The Tap Room at Dubsdread, The Hangry Bison Credit: Image via Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes/Google Maps

Best Caribbean Restaurant


Winner: Otto’s High Dive
Finalists: Caribbean Sunshine Bakery, Crocante Restaurant Credit: Photo via Otto's High Dive/Instagram

Best Casselberry Restaurant


Winner: Bagel King
Finalists: Johnny’s Diner, Colorado Fondue Co. Credit: Photo via Bagel King/Facebook
Best Curbside Service 1st: Beefy King, beefyking.com 2nd: Tijuana Flats, tijuanaflats.com 3rd: Miller’s Ale House, millersalehouse.com All Best of Orlando® 2022 winners posted on 8/31/22 Credit: Photo by OW Staff

Best Cheesesteak


Winner: LaSpada’s Original Cheesesteaks and Hoagies
Finalists: Kappy’s Subs, Cavo’s Bar and Kitchen Credit: Photo via LaSpada’s Original Cheesesteaks and Hoagies/Facebook

Best Chinese Restaurant


Winner: Hawkers Asian Street Food
Finalists: Taste of Chengdu, Peter’s Kitchen China Bistro Credit: Photo via eathawkers.com

Best Coffee Bar


Winner: Foxtail Coffee Co.
Finalists: Lineage Coffee Roasting, Haan Coffee Credit: Photo via Foxtail Coffee Co./Facebook
The Taproom at Dubsdread 549 W. Par St., Orlando While the Taproom may be dark on the inside, this sports bar located on Dubsdread Golf Course offers a patio brunch with a full Sunday-morning cocktail menu. The shaded patio overlooks the golf course; we’re not sure where you can get a more Florida Sunday brunch than here. Credit: Photo via Tap Room at Dubsdread/Facebook
Black Bean Deli 1835 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando This long-lived Cuban spot in Mills 50 is perfect for a leisurely lunch (or a quick breakfast). Linger in the side room with their lunch special: a half Cuban sandwich and a cup of black beans and rice for $9. Credit: Photo via Black Bean Deli/Facebook

Best Date Restaurant


Winner: Prato
Finalists: Christner’s Prime Steak and Lobster, Maxine’s on Shine Credit: Photo via Prato/Facebook
Sampaguita Credit: photo by Rob Bartlett

Best Diner


Winner: Metro Diner
Finalists: Shakers American Cafe, Townhouse Oviedo Credit: Photo via Metro Diner/Facebook

Best Doughnut


Winner: The Salty Donut
Finalists: Donut King, Voodoo Doughnuts Credit: Photo via The Salty Donut/Google Maps
Maxine’s on Shine 337 Shine Ave., Orlando Maxine’s on Shine offers regular live music, a hefty comfort food-filled menu, and weekend brunch perfect for a relaxing meal after the Thanksgiving chaos. Credit: Photo via Maxine's on Shine/Facebook

Best East Orlando Restaurant


Winner: Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar
Finalists: Viet-Nomz Waterford, Johnny’s Diner Credit: Photo via Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar – Chickasaw/Google Maps

In your car searching for a precious parking space outside East End Market on a Saturday morning

“Let’s loop around again. And again.” Credit: Photo via East End Market/Facebook

Best Food Truck


Winner: Red Panda Noodle
Finalists: Simmer Down, Goldie’s Fine Foods Credit: Photo via Red Panda Noodle/Facebook

Best French Restaurant


Winner: Chez Vincent
Finalists: Le Café de Paris, 407 Cafe Credit: Image via Google Maps

Best Fried Chicken


Winner: Publix
Finalists: Huey Magoo’s, Chicken Fire Credit: Image via Publix Super Market at Baldwin Park/Google Maps

Best Gourmet Pizza


Winner: Pizza Bruno
Finalists: SoDough Square, Prato Credit: Photo via Pizza Bruno/Facebook

Best Greek Restaurant


Winner: Mykonos Authentic Greek Cuisine
Finalists: The Greek Corner, Little Greek Credit: Image via Google Maps

Hot Dog Heaven on a Sunday

Hot Dog Heaven is in fact not open on Sundays and Mondays. You’ll have to find your dog fix elsewhere. Credit: Image via Google Maps
Cafe Tu Tu Tango 8625 International Drive, Orlando The funky tapas spot offers 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 Cafe Tu Tu Tango/Facebook

Best Ice Cream


Winner: Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream
Finalists: Gelato-go Orlando, Sampaguita Ice Cream Credit: Photo via Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream

Best Indian Restaurant


Winner: Tabla Indian Cuisine
Finalists: Bombay Street Kitchen, Tamarind Indian Cuisine Credit: Photo via Tabla Indian Cuisine/Facebook

Best Date Restaurant


Winner: Prato
Finalists: Christner’s Prime Steak and Lobster, Maxine’s on Shine Credit: Photo via Prato/Facebook

Best Ivanhoe Village Restaurant


Winner: Santiago’s Bodega
Finalists: White Wolf Cafe, The Hammered Lamb Credit: Photo via Santiago's Bodega

Best Juice or Smoothies


Winner: Grounding Roots
Finalists: Soho Juice Bar, Juice Bar Orlando Credit: Image via Google Maps

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Winner: King Bao
Finalists: Korea House Orlando, Chi-Kin Credit: Image via Google Maps
Best Vietnamese Restaurant Winner: Viet-Nomz Runners-up: Pho 88, Little Saigon Credit: Photo via Viet-Nomz/Facebook
Best Lake Nona Restaurant Winner: Bosphorus Turkish Cuisine Runners-up: Nona Blue Modern Tavern, Chroma Modern Bar and Kitchen Credit: Photo via Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine

Tori Tori

720 N. Mills Ave., Orlando
Tori Tori is both a modern cocktail bar and a hotspot to grab some traditional Japanese pub food in Orlando’s Mills 50 district. From the mind of Domu’s Sean “Sonny” Nguyen, the spot offers classic and creative cocktails, sake, beer and wine, and eats like scallop crudo and wagyu gyoza. Credit: Photo via Tori Tori/Facebook
Black Bean Deli 1835 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando This long-lived Cuban spot in Mills 50 is perfect for a leisurely lunch (or a quick breakfast). Linger in the side room with their lunch special: a half Cuban sandwich and a cup of black beans and rice for $9. Credit: Photo via Black Bean Deli/Facebook

Best Audubon Park or Baldwin Park Restaurant


Winner: Domu
Finalists: Seito Sushi, The Osprey Credit: Photo courtesy Domu

Best Local Chef


Winner: Mike Rumplik, The Nauti Lobstah
Finalists: Henry Moso, Kabooki Sushi; Wendy Lopez, Reyes Mezcaleria Credit: Photo via Nauti Lobstah/Instagram

Best Local Coffee Roaster


Winner: Foxtail Coffee Co.
Finalists: Lineage Coffee Roasting, Lobos Coffee Roasters Credit: Image via Google Maps
Best Locally Made Hot Sauce Winner: Tijuana Flats Smack My Sweet Ass and Call Me Sally Hot Sauce Runners-up: Jason’s Mom’s Sauce, Mad Hombre Hot Sauce Credit: Photo via Tijuana Flats/Facebook

Best Longwood Restaurant


Winner: Enzo’s on the Lake
Finalists: Mykonos Authentic Greek Cuisine, Pickles Authentic New York Delicatessen Credit: Photo via Enzo's on the Lake/Facebook
Best Curbside Service 1st: Beefy King, beefyking.com 2nd: Tijuana Flats, tijuanaflats.com 3rd: Miller’s Ale House, millersalehouse.com All Best of Orlando® 2022 winners posted on 8/31/22 Credit: Photo by OW Staff

Luke’s Kitchen and Bar

640 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland
This Maitland spot offers a carefully curated menu of high-quality seafood, including a raw bar and plenty of small plates and entrees cooked over an open fire grill. Luke’s Kitchen and Bar also features a classically inspired bar program with a wide selection of craft beer, wine and cocktails. Credit: Photo via Luke's Kitchen and Bar/Facebook
Teak Neighborhood Bar & Grill 6400 Time Square Ave., Orlando Teak Neighborhood Bar & Grill is largely known for its burgers and large selection of beer, with 41 drafts and 51 bottles to choose from. A little less known, though, is that it also happens to have one of the best patios in Orlando. So pull up a chair and order one of your favorite brews from the outdoor bar while you enjoy a football game available on any of the numerous TVs. Credit: Photoa via Teak Neighborhood Bar & Grill/Yelp

Best Mexican Restaurant


Winner: Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana
Finalists: Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant, Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar Credit: Photo via Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana/Facebook
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant Winner: Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine Runners-up: Cedar’s Restaurant, Habibi Labanese Grill Credit: Photo via Bosphorous/Facebook

Best Milk District Restaurant


Winner: Stasio’s Italian Deli and Market
Finalists: Beefy King, Se7enBites Credit: Image via Google Maps

Best Mills 50 or Colonialtown Restaurant


Winner: Pig Floyd’s Urban BBQ
Finalists: Hawkers Asian Street Food, Tori Tori Credit: Photo via Pig Floyd's/Facebook

Best Mexican Restaurant


Winner: Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana
Finalists: Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant, Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar Credit: Photo via Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana/Facebook

Hillstone

215 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park
Guests can access Hillstone’s scenic lakeside patio by car, boat or seaplane. Choose from a lunch, dinner or wine menu, and bask in the beautiful view of Lake Killarney with friends and strangers. Credit: Image via Hillstone/Google Maps

Best Peruvian Restaurant


Winner: Pio Pio
Finalists: Aji Ceviche Bar, Papa Llama Credit: Photo via Pio Pio/Facebook

Best Phở


Winner: Pho 88
Finalists: Viet-Nomz, Little Saigon Credit: Image via Google Maps

Best Place to Buy Meat


Winner: Petty’s Meat Market
Finalists: Freshfields Farm, Wild Fork Credit: Photo via Patty's Meats/Facebook

Best Place to Buy Produce


Winner: Publix
Finalists: Freshfields Farm, Winter Garden Farmers Market Credit: Image via Publix Super Market at Baldwin Park/Google Maps

Reyes Mezcaleria

21 N. Orange Ave., Orlando
Reyes Mezcaleria offers authentic Mexican eats and more than 150 agave spirits. It’s located in the North Quarter of Downtown Orlando and offers tastings and group dining for events. Credit: Photo via Reyes Mezcaleria/Facebook

Best Poke


Winner: Poke Hana
Finalists: Seito Sushi, Island Fin Poke Company Credit: Photo by Rob Bartlett

Best Audubon Park or Baldwin Park Restaurant


Winner: Domu
Finalists: Seito Sushi, The Osprey Credit: Photo courtesy Domu

Best Date Restaurant


Winner: Prato
Finalists: Christner’s Prime Steak and Lobster, Maxine’s on Shine Credit: Photo via Prato/Facebook

Best Restroom


Winner: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Finalists: Tori Tori, The Glass Knife Credit: Photo via Dr. Phillips Center/Facebook

Domu

7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando
At this ramen bar, guests might need to wait out a spot on the coveted open patio. Domu makes their noodles in-house and they have tweaked their broth recipes to mouthwatering perfection. Because of this, and the fact that they don’t take reservations, ensuring a table at Domu is a challenge, but worth it. Credit: Photo via Domu/Facebook

Best Sandwiches


Winner: Stasio’s Italian Deli and Market
Finalists: Beefy King, The Nauti Lobstah Credit: Image via Google Maps

Best Sanford Restaurant


Winner: Hollerbach’s German Restaurant
Finalists: The Current at Henry’s Depot, The Old Jailhouse Kitchen and Spirits Credit: Photo via Hollerbach's German Restaurant/Facebook

Best Seafood Restaurant


Winner: High Tide Harry’s
Finalists: The Nauti Lobstah, The Current Seafood Counter Credit: Image via Google Maps

Pizza Bruno in Maitland Social

360 E. Horatio Ave., Maitland
This Pizza Bruno, located inside Maitland Social, offers its popular menu options including snacks like garlic knots, wings, meatballs and lemon ricotta. But we can’t forget about their unique pizza combinations with options like the vegan viva verde, crimson ghost, dirt nap and more. And if you’re ever wondering, “Why’s this take so dang long?” the craftspeople behind Pizza Bruno ask that you give the kitchen 30 to 45 minutes during peak hours to handcraft each pie to perfection. Credit: Photo via Pizza Bruno

Best South OBT Restaurant


Winner: Bombay Street Kitchen
Finalists: Uncle Tony’s Backyard Barbecue, Aji Ceviche Bar Credit: Bombay Street Kitchen / photo by Rob Bartlett
Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster 729 Lee Road, Orlando This family-run steakhouse is still serving high-end steaks and seafood in refined dining rooms filled with classical piano music and, occasionally, magic shows. Dinner and a show gets taken to a whole new level here. Credit: Photo via Christner's Prime Steak & Lobster/Facebook

Best Steakhouse


Winner: Linda’s La Cantina
Finalists: Christner’s Prime Steak and Lobster, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar Credit: Image via Google Maps

Best Subs


Winner: Publix
Finalists: Stasio’s Italian Deli and Market, LaSpada’s Original Cheesesteaks and Hoagies Credit: Photo via Publix at Baldwin Park/Google Maps

Best Sushi


Winner: Kabooki Sushi
Finalists: Seito Sushi, Edoboy Credit: Photo courtesy Kabooki Sushi

Best Tacos


Winner: Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana
Finalists: Black Rooster Taqueria, Tacos My Guey Credit: Photo via Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana/Facebook

Best Tapas


Winner: Santiago’s Bodega
Finalists: Cafe Tu Tu Tango, Hawkers Credit: Photo via Santiago's Bodega – Orlando

Best Teahouse


Winner: Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria
Finalists: Infusion Tea, The Tea Lizard Credit: Photo via Pom Pom's Teahouse and Sandwicheria/Facebook

Best Thai Restaurant


Winner: SEA Thai Restaurant
Finalists: Thai House of Orlando, Orchid Thai Cuisine Credit: Image via Google Maps

Best Theme Park Restaurant


Winner: Raglan Road
Finalists: Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, Victoria and Albert’s Credit: Photo via Raglan Road/Facebook
Best Thing to Eat at a Theme Park Winner: Dole Whip Runners-up: Harry Potter Butterbeer Ice Cream, Mickey Ice Cream Bar Credit: Dole Whip photo courtesy Walt Disney World

Best Thornton Park or South Eola Restaurant


Winner: Jinya Ramen Bar
Finalists: Soco Thornton Park, Rusteak Thornton Park Credit: Photo by Rob Bartlett
Best Traditional Pizza Winner: Lazy Moon Runners-up: Pizza Bruno, John and John’s Pizza – A Pizza Shop Credit: Photo via Lazy Moon/Facebook
Winter Park Biscuit Co. 3201 Corrine Drive, Orlando Inside East End Market, Winter Park Biscuit Co. continues to draw crowds hungry for its vegan twists on comfort food classics. The Crispy Chik Sandwich, chopped cheese and breakfast biscuit sandwiches are some of the more popular eats on offer. Credit: Photo via Winter Park Biscuit Co./Facebook

Reyes Mezcaleria

21 N. Orange Ave., Orlando
Reyes Mezcaleria offers authentic Mexican eats and more than 150 agave spirits. It’s located in the North Quarter of Downtown Orlando and offers tastings and group dining for events. Credit: Photo via Reyes Mezcaleria/Facebook
Best Vietnamese Restaurant Winner: Viet-Nomz Runners-up: Pho 88, Little Saigon Credit: Photo via Viet-Nomz/Facebook

Best Wait Staff


Winner: The Nauti Lobstah
Finalists: High Tide Harry’s, Maxine’s on Shine Credit: Photo via Lisa Wilk/TasteCookSip.com

Hillstone

215 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park
Guests can access Hillstone’s scenic lakeside patio by car, boat or seaplane. Choose from a lunch, dinner or wine menu, and bask in the beautiful view of Lake Killarney with friends and strangers. Credit: Image via Hillstone/Google Maps
Lee and Rick’s Oyster Bar 5621 Old Winter Garden Road, Orlando You can’t get more Florida than a seafood spot shaped like a boat and covered in taxidermy fish. Located right here in Orlando, Lee and Rick’s Oyster Bar first opened back in 1950 with just nine seats and an oysters-only menu. Now the family-run local favorite offers plenty of seafood and ample seating to enjoy it in. Credit: Photo via LeeandRicksOysterBar.com

Best Windermere Restaurant


Winner: Yellow Dog Eats
Finalists: Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana Windermere, Hawkers Windermere Credit: Photo via Yellowdog Eats/Facebook

Domu

7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando
At this ramen bar, guests might need to wait out a spot on the coveted open patio. Domu makes their noodles in-house and they have tweaked their broth recipes to mouthwatering perfection. Because of this, and the fact that they don’t take reservations, ensuring a table at Domu is a challenge, but worth it. Credit: Photo via Domu/Facebook

Best Winter Garden Restaurant


Winner: The Hangry Bison
Finalists: Chef’s Table, The Whole Enchilada Fresh Mexican Grill and Bar Credit: Photo via Hangry Bison/Facebook
The Ravenous Pig 565 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park The Ravenous Pig offers inventive New American eats, an in-house taproom and hand-crafted cocktails. The stylish gastropub (with adjoining beer garden) asks that you make reservations because there’s often a wait to get into this foodie heaven — definitely worth the splurge. Credit: Photo via The Ravenous Pig/Facebook

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