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Here are the top places to eat in the Orlando area according to Yelp users, and while we agree with some of these picks, we reluctantly give this one star.
20. Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria
67 N Bumby Ave., 407-392-4669, pompomsteahouse.com
”I listened to the other Yelpers and got Mama Ling Ling’s Thanksgiving sandwich on sourdough. It’s everything you could want out of Thanksgiving – turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and THE GRAVY. I would’ve gulped it down if it was socially acceptable.” — Tracey K.
Photo via allysoneatz/Instagram19. Le Gourmet Break
150 S Magnolia Ave., 407-371-9476, le-gourmet-break.com
”This little hole in the “baguette” downtown served up some the flakiest and most amazing croissants ever. So delicate. So yummy.” — Brett B.
Photo via hungryoutlaw/Instagram18. iCajun Seafood Shack
10725 E Colonial Drive, 407-734-5997
”The gumbo rivaled any that I’ve had in Louisiana (and I’ve been there dozens of times). And the garlic butter sauce on the crawfish, dirty with cajun boiling spices, was too spectacular to resist. I’d dip anything in that stuff; shrimp, corn, bread, my finger, a straw, your finger, you name it!” — Brian N.
Photo via chrissxyy/Instagram17. Oudom Thai & Sushi
100 S Eola Drive Suite 105, 407-849-3739, oudomsthaiandsushi.webs.com
”My God, the coconut soup with the huge mushrooms and tender chicken. So very savory – like nothing I’d had before. Tiny little hint of a kick to it. Gyoza?! Wonderful. And the best spring roll – And I’m just now a convert.” — Michelle M.
Photo via ccgrube1/Instagram16. Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa
1326 N Mills Ave., 407-203-0866, pigfloyds.com
”I’ll be honest, I came for the pun. Pig Floyd is an excellent name for a BBQ restaurant, and I will support that word play all day.” — Kristi S.
Photo via thegrubgrind/Instagram15. Eddie V’s Prime Seafood and Steaks
7488 W Sand Lake Road, 407-355-3011, eddiev.com
”Service was excellent, steak was cooked to perfection, and the potatoes are to die for. Wonderful evening.” — Sarah W.
Photo via silver_fox_dak/Instagram14. Norman’s
4012 Central Florida Pkwy, 407-393-4333, normans.com
”Everything was so good – down to the bread and butter. No, seriously, I pulled the woman serving the bread aside and asked her what they do to make the butter so tasty!” — Dorothy Z.
Photo via carliann77/Instagram13. King Bao
710 N Mills Ave., 407-237-0013, kingbaowow.com
”If the first step is admitting that you have a problem, then I’m ready to make my announcement: I am hooked on the Hogzilla and I don’t care who knows it.” — Andrea S.
Photo via claire.1229/Instagram12. Chatham’s Place
7575 Dr. Phillips Boulevard., 407-345-2992, chathamsplace.com
”I would highly recommend the white chocolate soufflé (order 20 minutes ahead because apparently it takes that long to harness HEAVEN).” — Aileen L.
Photo via mamisierra11/Instagram11. Phan’s Asian Cuisine
9741 S Orange Blossom Trail Suite 10, 407-704-6399, phansorlando.com
”This is one of those places that you eat at not just because you are in the area, but because you drive all the way for it. Yes drive here fast, very fast.” — Louise S.
Photo via phansorlando/Instagram10. The Gnarly Barley
7431 S Orange Ave, 407-854-4999, thegnarlybarley.com
”I ordered the Gnar-BQ Sandwich. I wish you would’ve seen my face when she brought it out, because my eyes grew big of how massive this sandwich was. Kept turning my plate around, didn’t even know how or where to start.” — Karina V.
Photo via gnarly_barley407/Instagram9. The Meatball Stoppe
7325 Lake Underhill Road, 407-270-6505, themeatballstoppe.com
”I grew up in a Sicilian household with a father who made/makes the BEST meatballs ever. For this reason I never ordered meatballs at a restaurant simply because I knew I would be disappointed…fast forward to the day I walked into this local gem…” — Rose A.
Photo via emaculateperception/Instagram8. Se7en Bites
617 N Primrose Drive, 407-203-0727, se7enbites.com
”Seven Bites is my go-to place for indulgent brunches, quick treats, and when I need to show off Orlando to out-of-towners.” — Alex L.
Photo via anthonydauksis/Instagram7. Border Grill Fresh-Mex
5695-A Vineland Road, 407-352-0101, bordergrillorlando.weebly.com
”The salsa & guac is made fresh & taste like someone’s Abuela is cranking this out in the back.” — Joy C.
Photo via jvdii/Instagram6. Q’Kenan
8117 Vineland Ave., 407-238-0014, qkenanrestaurante.net
”This is where I go to eat Venezuelan food when I’m too lazy to do it myself and I’m in this area.” — Paola V.
Photo via jesusdz11/Instagram5. LemonShark Poke Orlando
7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd. Suite 102, 407-730-5201, lemonsharkpoke.com
”You walk in, decide what you want, point to proteins/toppings, and then insert food in your pie hole. Easy enough, right?.” — Kady W.
Photo via lemonsharkpoke/Instagram4. Market On South
2603 E. South St., 407-613-5968, marketonsouth.com
”If all vegan food was this good, I would seriously have to consider making the switch.” — Tyler G.
Photo via orlvgn/Instagram3. JJ’s Fusion Grille
2950 Curry Ford Road, 407-802-2947, jjsfusiongrille.com
”A Mexican/Eastern Mediterranean fusion place that makes burrito bowls? I’m in!” — Gia M.
Photo via jacqueparks_/Instagram2. Hot Krust Panini Kitchen
8015 Turkey Lake Road Suite 200, 407-355-7768, hotkrust.com
”If you are an Orlandoan and you have not visited Hot Krust, are you really an Orlandoan??
The answer is yes, but you are seriously missing out!” — Alyssa S.
Photo via kristeneleven_/Instagram1. Tropical Cabana
1875 Central Florida Pkwy, 407-854-7753, tropicalcabanarestaurant.com
”Not many places make chicharrones de pollo with flavor; every time I’ve ordered it is just chunks of chicken that tastes like oil but that’s not a concern here!” — Francheska A.
Photo via arainaldi/Instagram