Magical Dining Month runs from now until September 30, and since this annual event is a great way to explore Orlando-area restaurants without breaking the bank, here are a few best ways to stuff your face.  All participating restaurants offer three-course meals at the fixed price of $35.

1921 by Norman Van Aken 142 East 4th Avenue, Mount Dora, (352) 385-1921 Our picks: Appetizer: Old Florida Smoked Fish Dip Toast: on grilled house sourdough with southern chow chow Entree: Russet Potato Gnocchi: with braised Colorado lamb neck ragu & pecorino romano Dessert: Vanilla Swizz Roll: with orange sabayon & fresh peaches Photo via Visit Orlando
Antonio’s Ristorante 611 South Orlando Avenue, Maitland, (407) 645-5523 Our picks: Appetizer: Smoked Salmon: house cold smoked salmon, dill, caper, horseradish aioli Entree: Lobster Ravioli: lobster ravioli tossed in a sherry cream sauce Dessert: Valentino: brandy-chocolate ganache filled Belgium chocolate cup, whipped cream raspberry Photo via Visit Orlando
Bulla Gastrobar 110 S. Orlando Avenue Suite 110, Winter Park, (321) 214-6120 Our picks: Appetizer: Ceviche De Jalapeño: shrimp, fish, roasted jalapeño, fresh lime & orange, plantain chips Entree: Braised Brisket Caldoso: Valencia style rice, red sofrito, piquillo confit, crispy chickpeas Dessert: Churros Con Chocolate: traditional fried dough, chocolate sauce, dulce de leche Photo via Visit Orlando
Cafe Tu Tu Tango 8625 South International Drive, (407) 248-2222 Our picks: Appetizer: Ceviche De Mariscos: mixed seafood, tomato-citrus broth, passion fruit purée Entree: Lamb Racks: Cajun risotto, roasted sunburst squash, charred corn crème Dessert: Passion Fruit Flan Photo via Visit Orlando
Cala Bella Rosen Shingle Creek 9939 Universal Boulevard, (407) 996-3663 Our picks: Appetizer: Calamari Fritti: crispy calamari, tomato aioli Entree: Grilled Swordfish Puttanesca: olives, capers, garlic, tomatoes, anchovies, broccolini gremolata Dessert: Cappuccino Crème Brûlée Photo via Visit Orlando
Chez Vincent 533 West New England Avenue, Winter Park, (407) 599-2929 Our picks: Appetizer: French Onion Soup: with gratin of gruyere Entree: Coq au Vin: traditional French chicken dish marinated in red wine, bacon and lardon Dessert: Bavarois Photo via Visit Orlando
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar Pointe Orlando 9101 International Drive Suite 1004, (407) 226-1600 Our picks: Appetizer: Guava BBQ Ribs: slow-cooked St. Louis cut pork ribs, guava BBQ sauce glaze. pickled pineapple, sliced pickles Entree: Arroz con Pollo: saffron long grain rice, boneless chicken, green peas, Manzanilla olives, hard-boiled egg. asparagus, palacios chorizo, roasted piquillo pepper salad Dessert: Dessert selection changes daily Photo via Visit Orlando
deep blu seafood grille Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek 14651 Chelonia Parkway, (407) 390-2420 Our picks: Appetizer: Drunken Mussels: steamed pei mussels, pork belly, American pale ale, baguette, grated Parmesan Entree: Black & blu Linguine: vita squid ink pasta, jumbo lump crab meat, arugula, cherry tomatoes, marcona almonds, parmigiano Dessert: Southern Banana Pudding: housemade nilla wafers, baked meringue, Chantilly cream Photo via deep blu Orlando
Dragonfly Robata and Sushi 7972 Via Dellagio Way, (407) 370-3359 Our picks: Appetizer: Kaki-Fri (Fried Oysters): Cajun breaded oysters, bonito flakes, nori, Japanese mayo, citric togarashi Entree: House Smoked Salmon: Japanese mushroom rice, ikura, shiso Dessert: Pavlova: yuzu curd, strawberry ume jam, seasonal berries, shiso, green tea powder Photo via Visit Orlando
Everglades Rosen Centre Hotel 9840 International Drive, (407) 996-9840 Our picks: Appetizer: Alligator Bay Chowder: an Everglades house specialty Entree: Chilean Sea Bass: olive-crusted sea bass with artichoke and roasted tomato risotto complemented with béarnaise Dessert: Double Chocolate Fudge Overload Photo via Visit Orlando
Maihana Asian Cuisine 8148 International Drive, (407) 203-2803 Our picks: Appetizer: Tuna Tataki: delicately seared peppered tuna served with tangy house ponzu sauce Entree: Curry Lamb Chop: seared in Japanese curry sauce, accompanied by house soup, salad, vegetables, and steamed rice Dessert: Fried Cheesecake Photo via Visit Orlando
Market to Table 146 West Plant Street, Winter Garden, (407) 395-9871 Our picks: Appetizer: Mozzarella Burrata: melon, balsamic, prosciutto, basil Entree: Portobello & Tomato Napoleon: mozzarella, Bakemeyer Farms whole wheat pasta Dessert: Raspberry Macaron: giant house made macaron, chatilly cream, vanilla gelato Photo via Visit Orlando
Maria & Enzo’s 1560 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, (407) 560-8466 Our picks: Appetizer: Fontina en Carozza: pan fried lightly breaded and marinated fontina cheese, spicy pomodoro sauce Entree: Grilled Hanger Steak: roasted garlic mashed potatoes, broccolini, bagna cauda sauce Dessert: Pistachio Olive Oil Cake: roasted strawberry jam Photo via Visit Orlando
Morimoto Asia Disney Springs 1600 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, (407) 939-6686 Our picks: Appetizer: Soft Shell Crab Tempura, Namool, and Gochujang Sauce: soft shell crab tempura, served with bean sprout salad and a gochujang sauce Entree: Hunan Lamb Shank, Zucchini, Singapore Style Curry Fried Rice: Hunan style lamb shank seasoned with cumin, chili, scallions, sous vide for 36 hours, and then flash fried; served with a Singapore style curry fried rice, and curry lamb jus Dessert: Lychee and Mango Cheesecake Photo via Visit Orlando
Pharmacy Orlando 8060 Via Dellagio Way Suite 106, (407) 985-2972 Our picks: Appetizer: Florida Fresh Tang Fried Chicken: lime, scallions & sesame Entree: Braised Pork Shoulder Ropa Viejo: with jicima salad & boniato mashed Dessert: Sous Vide Sticky Chocolate Toffee Bread Pudding Créme Brûlée Style Photo via Visit Orlando
Nagoya Sushi 7600 Dr. Phillips Boulevard Suite 66, (407) 248-8558 Our picks: Appetizer: Gangnam Style Short Ribs: grilled marinated Angus beef short ribs in garlic, ginger, rice wine, served with sweet onion Entree: Sushi Deluxe: chef’s choice of 10 pieces of sushi and 1 California Roll Dessert: Rocher Chocolate Tempura Photo via Visit Orlando
Seito Sushi 8031 Turkey Lake Road Suite 700, (407) 248-8888 Our picks: Appetizer: Pork Belly Bao Buns: braised pork belly, steamed bun, honey maple hoisin, housemade pickles Entree: Wagyu New York Strip Steak: 8 oz. wagyu NY strip, sweet potato mash, shimeji mushrooms, shiso herb butter Dessert: Thai Tea Bread Pudding: brioche bread pudding, Thai tea anglaise, Iwai Japanese whisky caramel and drunken cherries Photo via Visit Orlando
Tapa Toro Tapas Bar & Paella Pit ICON Orlando 360 8441 International Drive Suite 260, (407) 226-2929 Our picks: Appetizer: Rioja Braised Pears & Cabrales: lola rosa lettuce, arugula, shallots, queso de cabrales “blue cheese”, rioja wine dressing Entree: The Fryda Kawlo: pan fried cauliflower steak, herbed yogurt, marble potatoes, baby carrots, tomato sauce Dessert: Crema Catalana “Catalan Cream”: orange, fresh mint, brûléed sugar Photo via Visit Orlando
Terramia Ristorante E Trattoria 1150 Douglas Avenue, Altamonte Springs, (407) 774-8466 Our picks: Appetizer: Calamari E Gamberoni: sauteed fresh calamari and shrimp with collina tomato Entree: Stinco Di Agnello Abbruzzese: lamb shank braised in barolo wine reduction Dessert: Selva Nera: Italian version of black forest cake layers of cioccolato, chantilly, amarena cherries Photo via Orlando Weekly
The Oceanaire Seafood Room Pointe Orlando 9101 International Drive, (407) 363-4801 Our picks: Appetizer: Summer Watermelon & Feta Cheese Salad: mixed greens, late harvest vinaigrette, toasted almonds Entree: Chicken Fried Grouper Cheeks: truffle honey, cheese grits, house hot sauce Dessert: Summer Sorbet Duo Photo via Visit Orlando
The Rusty Spoon 55 West Church Street Suite 101, (407) 401-8811 Our picks: Appetizer: Charred Squid and Octopus: watermelon two ways, crispy chorizo, local arugula, mushrooms, pepper vinaigrette Entree: Lake Meadow “Hot Chicken” Thigh: pickled summer vegetables, local arugula, house buttermilk ranch dressing Dessert: Krusty Donut Holes: stuffed with something yummy, chocolate sauce Photo via Visit Orlando
The Smiling Bison 107 South Magnolia Avenue, Sanford, (407) 915-6086 Our picks: Appetizer: Poutine: hand cut fries, mushroom gravy, cheddar cheese curds Entree: Mustard Fried NC Catfish: corn, okra & jalapeno salad Dessert: Vanilla Pot De Creme: dark chocolate ganache, smoked salt Photo via Orlando Weekly
The Strand 807 North Mills Avenue, (407) 920-7744 Our picks: Appetizer: Charcuterie Board: fried headcheese, duck prosciutto, fig mostarda, house pickles Entree: Alabama Hen: dry rubbed Lake Meadow Farm hen, Alabama white sauce, fried macaroni and cheese, braised greens Dessert: Chocolate Hazelnut Panna Cotta: apricot, cocoa nibs, Malden sea salt Photo via Visit Orlando
The Stubborn Mule 100 South Eola Drive, (407) 730-3400 Our picks: Appetizer: Zucchini Fritters: (three) shredded zucchini, roasted sweet corn & scallions topped with grated parmesan, served with a sriracha aioli Entree: Marker 84: vegetable potato hash, fresh catch, jumbo lump crab topped with an old bay hollandaise finished with grilled asparagus Dessert: Cronie: croissant-donut dusted with cinnamon & sugar topped with vanilla-bean ice cream, drizzled with caramel sauce Photo via Visit Orlando
Urbain 40 8000 Via Dellagio Way, (407) 872-2640 Our picks: Appetizer: Crepe Urbain: mushroom-laced eggplant caponata, gruyere, yellow tomato & sweet pepper sauce, balsamico drizzle Entree: Butchers Block Reserve Veal Milanese: pesto pasta dumplings, broccolini & lemon Dessert: Panache of Urbain 40 Macarons, Cookies & Seasonal torta Photo via Visit Orlando
Zeta Asia Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, (407) 597-3665 Our picks: Appetizer: Miso Soup: dashi broth, miso, tofu, wakame, scallion Dumpling or Signature Rolls: Mount Fuji Roll: crab salad, avocado, cucumber, tuna, yellow-tail, salmon, wasabi mayo, tobiko, micro cilantro Entree: Spicy Tuna Poke: avocado, pickled cucumber, spinach, shimeji mushroom, bean sprouts, Japanese rice, furikake, matsu dressing Dessert: Key Lime Creme Brulee: key lime custard, graham cracker crust, caramelized sugar crust Photo via Visit Orlando
Artisan’s Table 22 East Pine Street,, (407) 730-7499 Our picks: Appetizer: Crab & Havarti Jalapeno Poppers: crab & havarti stuffed jalapenos topped with breadcrumbs and avocado ranch Entree: Bison Pot Roast: braised bison with butter poached fingerling potatoes and carrots Dessert: Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake Photo via Visit Orlando
Kabooki Sushi 3122 East Colonial Drive Suite D, (407) 228-3839 Our picks: Appetizer: Yuca Fritters: spicy tuna, serrano, cilantro Entree: Chirashi: chef’s choice poke style fish, cured ikura, nori, oba, pickled cucumber Dessert: Homemade Ice Cream Photo via Visit Orlando
Le Coq Au Vin 4800 South Orange Avenue, (407) 851-6980 Our picks: Appetizer: Soupe à L’Oignon: apple cider and cream gratinée with Gruyère and émenthal cheeses Entree: Pork Schnitzel: pan fried pork loin, red cabbage, Spaetzle, hunter sauce Dessert: Crêpes Suzette: delicate egg pancakes, Grand Marnier sauce Photo via Visit Orlando
Luma on Park 290 South Park Avenue, Winter Park, (407) 599-4111 Our picks: Appetizer: Smoked Cheddarwurst: warm field pea and summer squash salad, roasted grape jus, pickled mustard seed Entree: Crystal Valley Chicken: purple rice grits, broccolini, medjool date, pickled onion Dessert: Chocolate Custard: ganache, popcorn brittle, crème fraiche Photo via Visit Orlando
Outpost 2603 Edgewater Drive, (407) 930-6282 Our picks: Appetizer: Buffalo Cauliflower: cauliflower florets fried in gluten-free tempura batter, tossed in Outpost sauce and topped with Stella blue cheese crumbles Entree: Cajun Lobster Mac & Cheese: creamy Cajun Mornay with penne, chorizo, roasted grape tomatoes, pickled jalapenos, crispy leek straws Dessert: Whoopie Pie Ice Cream Sandwich: homemade whoopie pie stuffed with Left Hand Milk Stout Ice Cream Photo via Visit Orlando
Prato 124 North Park Avenue, Winter Park, (407) 262-0050 Our picks: Appetizer: Roasted Apple Salad: walnut vinaigrette, cranberry granola, fig, gorgonzola Entree: Artichoke Ravioli: cannellini bean, arrabbiata, garlic chip, mint-basil Dessert: Chocolate Torte: sweet cream, pistachio Photo via Visit Orlando
Soco Thornton Park 629 East Central Boulevard, (407) 849-1800 Our picks: Appetizer: Fried Green Tomatoes: horseradish remoulade, crispy Benton’s country ham Entree: Grilled Meatloaf on Lobster Mashed Potatoes: three-meat blend, onion rings, smoked vidalia onion and andouille sausage gravy Dessert: Key Lime Pie Photo via Visit Orlando
Umi Japanese Fusion 525 South Park Avenue, Winter Park, (407) 960-3993 Our picks: Appetizer: Mango Tango: coconut shrimp, crab/krab salad, cucumber, cream cheese, fresh mango, coconut shavings, sweet yuzu mango sauce, eel sauce Entree: Grilled Pork Chop: roasted Asian pear, shiso mashed potato, lemon butter poached confit carrots Dessert: Matcha Tiramisu Photo via Visit Orlando
Yuki Hana 3635 Aloma Avenue #1033, Oviedo, (407) 695-8808 Our picks: Appetizer: House Gyoza: handmade dumplings filled with wagyu beef, napa, negi, pan seared, served with mushroom ketchup, oxtail jus, crispy shallot chips Entree: Duck Ramen: duck confit with crispy skin, 24 hours duck jus, house made fresh noodle, aged black garlic oil, 6 mini roasted corn, baby bok choy, menma, scallion, and nori Dessert: Japanese Cotton Cheesecake: house made sponge cheesecake infused with passion fruit flavor, served with mango jam, and vanilla gelato, fresh fruit Photo via Visit Orlando
RusTeak 2625 Edgewater Drive, (407) 540-1100 Our picks: Appetizer: Arancini Arrabiata: crispy saffron risotto spheres served in spicy arrabbiata sauce finished with shaved pecorino cheese Entree: Ultron: grilled flat iron steak, spinach-maple bacon yukon gold mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, topped with two jumbo shrimp & creamy gruyere mornay Dessert: Lemon Coconut Cheesecake: coconut cheesecake in a toasted macadamia graham cracker crust, topped with lemon custard, fluffy whipped cream, toasted macadamia nuts and coconut Photo via Visit Orlando
The Ravenous Pig 565 West Fairbanks Avenue, Winter Park, (407) 628-2333 Our picks: Appetizer: Shrimp & Grits: Cape Canaveral shrimp, Anson Mills grits, green tomato chutney, chorizo oil Entree: Mushroom Risotto: summer mushrooms, parmesan broth, chili oil Dessert: Coffee Panna Cotta: persimmon sorbet, chocolate cardamom shortbread, compressed persimmons Photo via Visit Orlando
Reyes Mezcaleria 821 North Orange Avenue, (407) 868-9007 Our picks: Appetizer: Fresh Yellowfin Tuna Tostada: crispy corn tortilla topped with fresh yellowfin tuna, avocado, pickled tomatillo, lime aioli, fried shallots Entree: Carne Asada: grilled chile marinated skirt steak, sweet corn tamale, cotija cheese, chile rajas, red chile adobo Dessert: Tres Leches: classic three milk cake topped with whipped cream and passion fruit caramel sauce Photo via Visit Orlando