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Here are the Orlando restaurants closed in 2025 we’ll miss the most

Farewell to some of our faves

by Chloe Greenberg December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

The Hammered Lamb, Soco Restaurant, Nick’s Family Diner, Little Saigon, Shōgun Japanese Steakhouse and Chez Vincent are no more.

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Tanqueray’s to close New Year’s Eve with farewell events

Tanqueray’s would have reached 37 years in downtown next March

by Chloe Greenberg December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Orlando’s 24 hottest new restaurants opened in 2025

The new spots waiting for a hungry, warm welcome to the city

by Faiyaz Kara and Chloe Greenberg December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

27 essential Orlando restaurants to take out-of-town visitors to

Whether you’re looking for a decades-old classic, a glitzy Michelin-starred eatery, a cozy breakfast spot or even something with live entertainment, Orlando’s got it.

by Orlando Weekly Staff December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

Daniel Gabor’s Alpine Bar and Grill tempts with Teutonic comfort

The chef’s modern German cuisine gets more comfy in Ocoee than it was in downtown Orlando

by Faiyaz Kara December 17, 2025December 18, 2025

A Trader Joe's store in front of a blue sky, with palm trees in front

Local food news: Rumor has another Trader Joe’s opening, a 15,000-SF sushi bar opens in Colonialtown, and more

Plus: Pom Moongauklang distances herself from Pom Pom’s 2.0

by Faiyaz Kara December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

a pizza sits next to a turntable

Perla’s Pizza brings thin-crust ‘Florida Man’ pies and a thumping soundtrack to Winter Park

Only quibble: not enough bananas on the “It’s Bananas!” pie

by Faiyaz Kara December 11, 2025

The 20 hottest new restaurants in Orlando, according to Yelp

Taco spots, Hawaiian diners, steakhouses and more Yelp faves that just opened

by Orlando Weekly Staff December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

three men sit at an outside cafe table in the sun

The Reverie, an American brasserie by Brandon McGlamery, opens next fall in Hannibal Square

“I look forward to a full-time return to the kitchen”

by Faiyaz Kara December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

chicken katsu and cabbage on a cafeteria tray at H Mart

O-Town’s H Mart is hectic and hyperactive, but hugely rewarding

Eating our way through the food court at the pan-Asian grocery and market

by Faiyaz Kara December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

a chef drizzles sauce over a composed salad

Coro holiday dinner, Quantum Leap pop-up, Chez Vincent closing and more local restaurant news

Four closings, four openings, and three festive events

by Faiyaz Kara December 9, 2025December 10, 2025

Walter’s Tavern is open in the Packing District; Dapper Duck Bar has closed downtown

Clarice Lam joins Kaya staff, and more Orlando restaurant news

by Faiyaz Kara December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

Bar Kada, the sake and small-plate lounge from Michael Collantes, has closed

‘It’s been a hard concept from the start. We tried our best to keep it going’

by Faiyaz Kara December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Mills 50 mainstay Little Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant to close after nearly 40 years

Owners Vu Nguyen and Mai Huynh are hanging up their aprons

by Faiyaz Kara November 26, 2025December 1, 2025

Photos: Gnarly Barley hosted a Malört cocktail competition

Bartenders both local and from lands afar travelled to the restaurant to show off their ’tending and drinking skills.

by Orlando Weekly Staff November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

Mazala Pijja fires Indian-style pizzas, pastas and sports-bar classics on South OBT

Desi pies have gained traction in large cities across North America

by Faiyaz Kara November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

24 Orlando restaurants to eat cheap for $15 or less

Hearty plates that won’t strain any wallets

by Orlando Weekly Staff November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

Openings, Closings + Moves

SoCal cult fave Cupid’s Hot Dogs has reopened … in Longwood

Cupid’s strikes its all-beef arrows into hearts of wiener lovers once again

by Faiyaz Kara November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Fire Meets Flow – The Elemental Upgrade Your Florida Backyard Needs

Floridians know how to make the most of their open-air spaces

Orlando restaurants offering Thanksgiving specials and take-out meals

So put the carving knives down, support your local service industry and eat up

by Orlando Weekly Staff November 20, 2025November 20, 2025