It’s been a year. Between the November election, larger national stories (pour one out for Roe) and even globally, you can’t deny we are in dire need of some good news after 2022 promptly beat our asses. Luckily, there are plenty of new, good things to check out.

Yelp has put together a list of Orlando’s hot and new restaurants of 2022. The list has plenty of options: American food, healthy options, international cuisine and more. Maybe make the most of your upcoming holiday break by visiting these spots.

Don’t forget to check out our food section, where we cover all of Orlando’s dining scene — including reviews of some of these new spots.

Bad As’s Burgers (4205 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, Conway/Curry Ford; 407-601-4363) Opened 8 weeks ago. Read our review here. Credit: photo by Rob Bartlett
Taco Kat (11 S. Court Avenue, 407-745-0730)Opened 7 weeks ago Read more here. Credit: Photo via Taco Kat / Official instagram
Paris Banh Mi – Altamonte Springs (155 Cranes Roost Blvd #1210, Altamonte Springs; 407-960-4030) Opened 8 weeks ago. Read more here. Credit: Photo via Paris Banh Mi Café Bakery
Dave’s Hot Chicken (557 N Alafaya Trail Suite 110, Orlando; 407-917-9447) Opened 3 weeks ago Read more here. Credit: Photo courtesy Dave's Hot Chicken/Instagram
Crisp & Green ( 510 N Orlando Ave Suite A101, Winter Park) Opened 7 weeks ago Read more here. Credit: Photo via Instagram/Crisp & Green
Capital Tacos (18 N. Dollins Avenue, Winter Park; 321-376-7147) Opened 2 weeks ago; Digital kitchen. Read more here. Credit: Photo courtesy of Capital Tacos
Haan Coffee (1235 E Colonial Drive, Orlando, 407-906-5119) Opened a few days ago. Read more here. Credit: photo via Haan Coffee
818 Dim Sum (4192 Conroy Road Suite 109 & 110, Orlando; 407-379-9228; www.818bestdimsum.com)Opened 5 weeks ago Credit: screengrab via Google Maps
Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ (5655 International Dr, Orlando; 407-237-9797) Opened 4 weeks ago. Credit: screengrab via Google Maps
John And John’s A Pizza Shop (435 E Michigan St, Orlando; 407-422-2583) Opened 3 months ago. Credit: screengrab via Google Maps
K-BBQ & Bar (5101 E Colonial Dr, Orlando; 407-601-3119) Opened 6 weeks ago. Credit: screengrab via Google Maps
Crocante (4311 E Colonial Dr, Orlando; 407-674-8021) Opened 5 weeks ago. Credit: screengrab via Google Maps
Ta’Chingon Mexican Kitchen (1341 Howell Branch Road, Winter Park) Opened 7 weeks ago. Credit: screengrab via Google Maps
The Hen & Hog (221 W Fairbanks Avenue, Winter Park) Opened 2 months ago. Credit: screengrab via Google Maps
The Wilson Orlando (225 Celebration Place, Celebration; 407-507-6438) Opened 6 weeks ago. Credit: screengrab via Google Maps
Kaya (618 N Thornton Avenue, Orlando) Opened 3 weeks ago. Credit: screengrab via Google Maps
The Bakery Colombian Cafe (13001 Founders Square Drive, Orlando, 407-237-9119) Opened 5 weeks ago. Credit: screengrab via Google Maps
Thai Super Bowl (Inside Orlando Lotte Market; 3191 W Colonial Drive, Orlando, 407-499-1115) Opened 3 weeks ago Credit: screengrab via Google Maps
Big Bad Wolf Barbecue & Brew (783 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando; 407-440-4124) Opened 4 weeks ago. Credit: screengrab via Google Maps
Urban Turban (100 E Pine Street suite 100, Orlando; 407-930-2311) Opened 2 weeks ago. Credit: screengrab via Google Maps
If I went to a wedding like this, I too would be talking shit about it… fuck you mean you’re not providing catering??? At a WEDDING?? pic.twitter.com/12OMKlQogu— Ash (@theashrb) June 5, 2022
Imagine having a destination wedding to Disney World where $5,000 (the entire catering budget) is instead spent on 2 overworked underpaid actors to dress as cartoon mice for photos while telling your guests to just go to a vending machine and then wondering if you’re the asshole. https://t.co/ssi5tiwTQo— 🍑Peach Saliva🍑 (@PeachSaliva) June 6, 2022