Orlando foodies already have lots of restaurants to choose from, but in the coming few months, there will be even more. Whether new locations of chains or brand new restaurants, new food options will be in Orlando very soon. Here are 20 places that will be opening in the next few months.
Bento Asian Kitchen and Sushi
Orlando Avenue, Winter Park; estimated open date: November
Known for its sushi and Pan-Asian bowls, this chain will be adding another Central Florida location in Winter Park.
Photo via BENTO asian kitchen + sushi/FacebookBoxi Park
Lake Nona Town Center; estimated open date: December
Lake Nona will be opening Central Florida’s first shipping container park. This outdoor district will be packed with new restaurants, bars, shops, a dog park and more.
Photo via Boxi Park Lake NonaBurgerim
131 N Orange Ave and 6139 Westwood Blvd; estimated open date: date not specified
This gourmet burger chain is adding over 30 locations across Florida, with two locations coming to Orlando. Customers can choose from a variety of options, such as a create-your-own burger or a burger trio.
Photo via Burgerim Ocala/FacebookDelmonico’s Italian Steakhouse
3284 Margaritaville Blvd, Kissimmee; 407-890-0104; estimated open date: date not specified
This restaurant offers traditional Italian cuisine with an atmosphere filled with Frank Sinatra and Rat Pack music and caricatures, creating a “big city feel.”
Photo via Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse Oviedo/FacebookDixie Chix Southern Kissed Chicken
3221 Vineland Road, Kissimmee; estimated open date: early 2019
Dixie Chix has big plans of taking the fried chicken / fast food market by storm, offering an array of Southern comfort food. Kissimmee will be the first ever location.
Photo via Adobe ImagesDomu Chibi Ramen
Waterford Lakes Town Center, 413 N Alafaya Tr; estimated open date: Winter 2018/2019
This new Japanese restaurant location is just like the title states — the chibi (or little) version of the original Domu restaurant. Their goal is to offer the same key items while being cheaper and faster.
Photo via Domu/FacebookEast Hampton Bait & Tackle
1035 N Orlando Ave, Winter Park; estimated open date: Nov. 1
Restaurant developer Gregory Pranzo (behind Cincos Tacos + Tequila, Guy Fieri’s American Bar & Grill, etc.) is planning this new seafood concept, bringing the Hamptons to Winter Park.
Photo via Orlando WeeklyThe Farmer’s Table
794 W Minneola Ave, Clermont; 352-227-3874; estimated open date: Nov. 6
Providing farm-to-table fresh food is this restaurant’s mission. All meat, vegetables and produce will come from local farms.
Photo via Adobe ImagesFoxtail Coffee Express
805 Lee Rd; estimated open date: date not specified
The fast-growing coffee shop chain will be adding another Central Florida location. This location will also feature a drive-thru and walk-up window.
Photo via Foxtail Coffee/FacebookLa Boucherie
7625 Turkey Lake Rd; 407-930-1708; estimated open date: Nov. 7
This popular French steakhouse chain will be making its U.S. debut in Orlando. Steaks, burgers, salads, French desserts and more will be served.
Photo via La Boucherie/FacebookOklahoma Joe’s BBQ
1866 Victory Circle, Daytona Beach; estimated open date: Nov. 9
This smoked meat wonderland recently soft-opened its first location outside of Oklahoma in Daytona Beach. However, this midwest barbeque restaurant will be throwing a grand opening ceremony in a few weeks.
Photo via Oklahoma Joe’s BBQ One Daytona/FacebookPark Pizza & Brewing Co.
6941 Lake Nona Boulevard; 407-955-4472; estimated open date: late Fall 2018
This restaurant aims to become a family and community gathering spot, where people can get together and enjoy pizza made from scratch and craft beer.
Photo via Park Pizza & Brewing Company Lake Nona/FacebookSlice by Pizza Bruno
131 N Orange Ave and 1011 N Mills Ave; estimated open date: Thursday, Nov. 1 and early 2019
The Orlando pizzeria known for its Neopolitan-style pizzas will be opening two satellite locations in Downtown Orlando and Mills 50. The Downtown location is set to open in November, while the Mills 50 is set to open early next year.
Photo via Orlando WeeklyRock & Brews
3284 Margaritaville Blvd, Kissimmee; 407-890-0104; estimated open date: date not specified
The Rock & Brews chain is dedicated to giving customers the “Rock ‘n Roll experience” along with American comfort food that combine foods from both the East and West Coasts.
Photo via Rock & Brews Restaurants Orlando/FacebookSanford Brewing Co. Bistro
Maitland City Centre, 190 Independence Ln, Maitland; estimated open date: December
Sanford Brewing Company’s craft beers and southern comfort foods will be making their way to a second location in Maitland with the opening of the Maitland City Centre. This location will be geared more toward smaller, “upscale” snacks and appetizers rather than full meals.
Photo via Sanford Brewing Company/FacebookBar Louie
460 N Orlando Ave, Winter Park; estimated open date: end of 2018 to early 2019
This contemporary/casual chain specializes in signature martinis and cocktails as well as burgers and sandwiches. Winter Park will be its fourth Central Florida location.
Photo via Bar Louie (Plaza on University)/FacebookSette
Greater Downtown Orlando; estimated open date: April
From the creators of Se7en Bites Trina Gregory-Propst and Va Propst comes a rustic, dinner-only Italian restaurant. Here, you can expect pastas made from scratch and other hearty Italian food.
Photo via Orlando WeeklyThe Ramen
480 N Orange Ave; estimated open date: late 2018
Chef Shuichi Tanida, formerly from Epcot’s Mitsukoshi restaurant, left that position to open his own ramen shop in Downtown Orlando.
Photo via Adobe ImagesTori Tori
720 N. Mills Ave; estimated open date: Winter 2018/2019
This “Domu Dynasty” Japanese pub will open on the Mills 50, mixing traditional Japanese dishes with modern twists.
Photo via Tori Tori/FacebookZ Asian Vietnamese Cuisine
1830 Colonial Dr; estimated open date: Fall 2018
Named for Generation Z, this restaurant will be serving a variety of traditional and more rare authentic Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai foods.
Photo via Orlando Weekly
