20 Orlando restaurants and bars with the best scenic views

Toledo

1000 W. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista
Located in the Gran Destino Tower at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Toledo specializes in tapas, steak and seafood wrapped in elegant decor with picturesque high-rise views.

Haven Kitchen & Lounge

6100 Wave Hotel Drive, Orlando
Open for just over a year, Haven Kitchen & Lounge aims to give off an "exclusive nightlife experience," with dining packages and a swanky cocktail bar. The menu features tastes of Mediterranean cuisine to pair with the botanical-inspired drink menu. Haven serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The Wellborn

211 N. Lucerne Circle W., Orlando
This quaint neighborhood hangout spot and bar aims to offer a "taste of vacation." Guests can enjoy the scenic atmosphere, small plates, desserts and Sunday brunch on top of a plentiful wine and cocktail list.

BiCE Ristorante Orlando

5601 Universal Blvd., Orlando
BiCE Ristorante brings a little taste of Italy to Florida. Located at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando, this Italian restaurant was designed to give guests the feel of a classic European eatery.

Villa de Flora

6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee
Encased by the recognizable glass roof of the Gaylord Palms south of downtown Orlando, Villa de Flora offers Mediterranean and assorted dishes alongside a unique scenic view perfect for the ideal romantic date or evening out.

Garp and Fuss

348 N. Park Ave., Winter Park
This spot packs a punch with out-of-the-box flavor pairings like buffalo cauliflower and butternut squash & apple soup. Garp and Fuss is the place to be if you’re trying to treat your taste buds to something new. But the best way to do it is to grab a seat in the beautiful indoor patio-esque dining room, with greenery crawling up the walls and the sun (or moon) shining through the windows overhead.

Topolino’s Terrace

1080 Esplanade Ave., Lake Buena Vista
Located in the Riviera Resort, Topolino's Terrace offers French and Italian-style eats, for both breakfast and dinner. The restaurant also has an outdoor patio offering sprawling views and a high-end lounging atmosphere.

Shake Shack

119 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park
Shake Shack might not be your first thought when it comes to scenic patio dinig. But this location, located right on the edge of Lake Killarney, is a prime spot to down a burger and pretend you're on a lakeside vacation. FWIW, this is also the very first outpost of the New York City-based chain to open in Central Florida. And the prices aren't half bad, either.

STK Steakhouse Orlando

1580 E. Buena Vista Drive, Orlando
This modern two-story steakhouse, specializing in prime grilled meats, provides a breathtaking view from its sprawling rooftop patio. It's on the pricier side, but if elegant, carnivorous dining is what you're looking for, then STK's got you covered.

Grape and the Grain

1110 Virginia Drive, Orlando
Grape and the Grain is a quaint neighborhood wine bar that also offers frequent live music and some killer high-rise views. Plus, its patio has a completely covered portion, perfect for those unexpected bouts of Florida afternoon rain.

The Boathouse

1620 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista
Dust off your Party City captain’s hat for a night full of oysters and crab legs on the Boathouse's patio, which parallels a scenic if artificial waterfront view.

Norman's

7924 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando
After a three-year hiatus and a 16-year run at the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes, Norman Van Aken's legendary eating house Norman's made a triumphant return in the Dr. Phillips area earlier this year. The menu's Latin-Caribbean DNA is still intact, but flavors from Japan and Southeast Asia expand on Van Aken's "New World" view.

Hillstone

215 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park
Guests can access Hillstone's scenic lakeside patio by car, boat or seaplane. Choose from a lunch, dinner or wine menu, and bask in the beautiful view of Lake Killarney with friends and strangers.

Paddlefish

1670 Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista
Paddlefish is a three-story floating fortress of food permanently moored at Disney Springs. The riverboat features fresh seafood dishes, a rooftop deck and multiple contemporary dining rooms and outdoor spaces. When you’re floating on the Springs, pretty much any seat can be considered the best seat in the house, especially with a lobster on the plate in front of you.

Canvas Restaurant and Market

13615 Sachs Ave., Orlando
Besides the floor-to-ceiling windows, the flashy yellow lamps and the brick walls, Lake Nona's Canvas restaurant overlooks a beautiful lake with a gorgeous patio. Try the oak-charred octopus to really drive home that on-the-water feel.

The Waterfront

4201 S. Orange Ave., Orlando
The Waterfront offers homestyle classics like burgers, pulled pork sandwiches and fries, along with featured fresh seafood appetizers and entrees like blackened catfish. Enjoy your meal while looking out across Lake Jennie Jewel, and wash it all down with a microbrew or cocktail.

Capa

10100 Dream Tree Blvd., Lake Buena Vista
This Spanish steakhouse’s location on the 17th floor of the Four Seasons Resort makes it a prime spot for watching the firework shows at Epcot and Magic Kingdom, or just taking in some high-rise views. Staff will take you out onto the terrace a few minutes before the shows so you can view them from the best seat in the house. Reservations are required, so make sure you call ahead.

Bar 17 Bistro

6725 Adventure Way, Orlando
Bar 17 Bistro is a full-service bar located in Universal's Aventura Hotel. The rooftop offers comfortable lounge-style seating as well as bar seating, so guests can soak up your drink and the views any way they wish.

Terralina Crafted Italian

1650 E. Buena Vista Drive, Orlando
Be transported to Little Italy at this Disney Springs hotspot. Run by Top Chef master Tony Mantuano, you can find comfort specialties like eggplant Parmesan stack and ravioli gigante here. Come with an empty stomach so you can get your fill of tantalizing flavors and savory views from the veranda.

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood Restaurant

7488 West Sand Lake Road, Orlando
You get what you pay for, and this high-end Dr. Phillips fish house largely delivers. Eddie V’s offers a beautiful view of the Wheel (formerly the Orlando Eye) from across Little Sand Lake, with a menu starring items like the jumbo lump crab starter and a 22-ounce USDA Prime bone-in rib-eye.