Orlando’s 29 hottest new restaurants opened so far this year

All the new steakhouses, noodle spots, Internet-famous bagels and cult-followed coffee shops we’re hungry for

by Orlando Weekly Staff June 12, 2026June 13, 2026

Here’s all the new steakhouses, noodle spots, Internet-famous bagels and cult-followed coffee shops we’re hungry for around town.

Openings, Closings + Moves

International juice bar with rabid fan base opens in Winter Park

Plus seven more Orlando restaurant openings — and three closures

by Faiyaz Kara June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Restaurant Reviews

Chefs at Okonomi inside Mills Market shape bites from rare cuts of fish

Not a lot can foot the $350-plus cost of dining at Sorekara, but there a lot of people who can savor a taste of chef William Shen’s work at Okonomi inside Mills Market.

by Faiyaz Kara June 10, 2026June 11, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

Paper Kites, a Korean pub by restaurateurs Jason and Sue Chin, is coming to the Milk District

The concept will open in the Hoods Up corner lot in late 2026/early 2027

by Faiyaz Kara June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

Things to Do

Here’s where to watch the FIFA World Cup in Orlando

Watch parties, specialty snacks, drink deals and plenty of energy

by Chloe Greenberg June 9, 2026June 11, 2026

Restaurant Reviews

Tamara Modern Indian Cuisine may lean fusion, but its classics are straight-up fire

It’s worth the drive to Lake Mary

by Faiyaz Kara June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

Food + Drink

All the Bite30 dinner deal menus to choose from this summer

Big flavors and not-so-big prices

by Orlando Weekly Staff June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Drinking + Bars

The Attic to close after 16 years in downtown Orlando

So long

by McKenna Fiorino May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

Alma Argentina will bring empanadas, milanesas and steak to College Park this summer

The popular eatery with locations in Oviedo and Celebration will move into the old College Park Diner space

by Faiyaz Kara May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

Nomikai by Sushi Saint to bring steakhouse vibes to Orlando’s Icon Park

Chef Mike Collantes bills the concept as his take on an American steakhouse, but with a Japanese lens

by Faiyaz Kara May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

Things to Do

‘Love Island’ pop-up The Villa is coming to Orlando, with appearance from past finalist

A new bombshell has entered Wall Street Plaza

by McKenna Fiorino May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Food + Drink

12 icy Orlando treats to soothe your summer scorch

We are lucky enough to have not just artisanal ice creams but also kakigōri, bingsu, snow bowls, soft serve, Italian ice and more

by Jessica Bryce Young May 28, 2026June 1, 2026

Food + Drink

Six Orlando-area restaurants retain their stars in 2026 Michelin Guide Florida

Capa, Papa Llama and the now-shuttered Natsu lost their stars.

by Faiyaz Kara May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Tip Jar

Orlando food news: Millie’s Swedish Candy Co. comes to College Park; Zola Bar is soft-open in Altamonte Springs

Plus Hayashi Tarō opens in June, Joe & The Juice opens this summer in Winter Park, and more

by Faiyaz Kara May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Restaurant Reviews

South Orlando’s Sabai Thai Street Food takes guests on an invigorating culinary excursion

An acid trip through the alleyways of Phuket to Isan, all from your table in SoDo

by Faiyaz Kara May 27, 2026May 26, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

Free beer is back at SeaWorld Orlando this summer

Splash zone

by Paige Bright May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

Easy Luck announces move out of current Milk District space

The coffee shop will relocate later this year

by Paige Bright May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Restaurant Reviews

Primo presents gorgeous plates of Med-Italian fare prioritizing local ingredients

Talented chef de cuisine D.J. Tangalin is charged with stewarding Melissa Kelly’s vision

by Faiyaz Kara May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Tip Jar

Bad As’s Burgers closes Curry Ford operation; New York-famous H&H Bagels opens in Altamonte Springs

New restaurants, Orlando food events and Michelin news

by Faiyaz Kara May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

Paradox, a modern steakhouse with a private members lounge, opens this summer on Park Avenue

The restaurant, going into the former Blu on the Avenue space, will be helmed by a “Michelin-starred chef”

by Faiyaz Kara May 21, 2026May 21, 2026