Looking for a dining experience that’ll please both your tastebuds and your Instagram followers? Luckily for Orlandoans, the city is full of aesthetically pleasing eateries that deliver both big flavors and cool vibes.

From rooftop patios to hidden sushi bars to dimly lit tapas spots that popped up just this year, there are plenty of trendy spots where you can grab a drink, dine or just soak up the atmosphere. Here are 24 restaurants every Orlandoan must try to earn the title of a true foodie.

Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen

1336 N. Mills Ave., Orlando
Located in the historic walls of the former Lamp Shade Fair store on Mills Avenue, Lamp & Shade beckons guests to indulge in its Asian-influenced, tapas-style menu. From menu items like charred baby bok choy and curry mussels to seafood hot pot for the table, Lamp & Shade’s food and atmosphere invite guests to eat up and hang out. Credit: Photo via Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen/Google Maps

Reyes Mezcaleria

21 N. Orange Ave., Orlando
Reyes Mezcaleria offers authentic Mexican eats and more than 150 agave spirits. It’s located in the North Quarter of Downtown Orlando and offers tastings and group dining for events. Credit: Photo via Reyes Mezcaleria/Facebook

The Monroe

448 N. Terry Ave., Orlando
The Monroe is a swanky restaurant located in Orlando’s Creative Village, offering up cozy vibes, tasty small plates and entrees, coffee and cocktails. Credit: Photo by Rob Bartlett
The Moderne 1241 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando The Moderne cocktail bar reflects the diversity of food available around the Mill 50 area. There’s a 1930s Art Moderne-inspired atmosphere with food options ranging from Southeast Asian and Mediterranean. Credit: Photo via The Moderne/Facebook
Sushi Saint 400 Pittman St., Orlando A temaki bar and lounge by Michelin-starred chef Mike Collantes, Sushi Saint brings hand roll sushi to downtown Orlando, wrapped in an elegant atmosphere. Credit: Photo via Sushi Saint/Instagram
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AVA MediterrAegean

290 S. Park Ave., Winter Park
Located in Winter Park, AVA MediterrAegean creates the atmospheric energy and cuisine of Mediterranean and Aegean culture. With an all sensory experience, this spot has both a dinner menu and a brunch menu, as well as a “golden hour” from 5 to 6 p.m. every day. Credit: Photo via AVA MediterrAegean/Facebook
Otto’s High Dive 2304 E. Robinson St., Orlando Created by a son of Cuban immigrants and a seasoned Florida bartender, Otto’s High Dive illuminates old Cuba and modern Florida in both its cocktails and cuisine. This spot offers a selection of cocktails, mocktails, beer and frozen drinks as well as fare from cafe, brunch and dinner menus. Credit: Photo via Otto's High Dive/Facebook

Tori Tori

720 N. Mills Ave., Orlando
Tori Tori is both a modern cocktail bar and a hotspot to grab some traditional Japanese pub food in Orlando’s Mills 50 district. From the mind of Domu’s Sean “Sonny” Nguyen, the spot offers classic and creative cocktails, sake, beer and wine, and eats like scallop crudo and wagyu gyoza. Credit: Photo via Tori Tori/Facebook
Maxine’s on Shine 337 Shine Ave., Orlando Maxine’s on Shine offers regular live music, a hefty comfort food-filled menu, and weekend brunch perfect for a relaxing meal after the Thanksgiving chaos. Credit: Photo via Maxine's on Shine/Facebook

Canvas Restaurant

13615 Sachs Ave., Orlando
Besides the gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows, the flashy yellow lamps and the brick walls, Canvas restaurant overlooks a beautiful lake with a partially covered patio. The restaurant has recently introduced a food and drink happy hour menu featured Monday through Friday. Credit: Photo via Canvas Restaurant/Google Maps

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. Credit: Photo via The Wellborn/Facebook

Kaya

618 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando
Kaya is a newly Michelin-recognized Filipino restaurant offering casual fine dining with fresh ingredients, vibrant flavors and a neighborhood vibe. Kaya offers creative cocktails at the Banyan Bar in its outdoor patio and garden space. Credit: Photo via Kaya/Facebook
Camille 4962 New Broad St., Orlando Recently handed a Michelin star after opening just last year, Camille is now a Baldwin Park staple. The real draw at this spot is chef Tung Phan’s creative and unconventional spins on Vietnamese dishes, all punctuated with classical French flourishes — dishes like Vietnamese coffee-crusted wagyu with potato pâvé; espuma of pho; and green papaya with salmon and nước chấm. Credit: Photo via Camille

Domu

7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando
At this ramen bar, guests might need to wait out a spot on the coveted open patio. Domu makes their noodles in-house and they have tweaked their broth recipes to mouthwatering perfection. Because of this, and the fact that they don’t take reservations, ensuring a table at Domu is a challenge, but worth it. Credit: Photo via Domu/Facebook

Chuan Fu

1035 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park
Chuan Fu is a Sichuan restaurant by the owners of Chuan Lu Garden and U and Me Revolving Hot Pot in Winter Park. Its menue is mostly mala-coded — the fiery, numb-spicy Sichuan specialty — but fine dishes of the not-hot variety are available too. Credit: Chuan Zeng
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 the 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 seats in the house. Reservations are required, so be sure to call ahead. Credit: Photo by Rob Bartlett

Sorekara

4979 New Broad St., Orlando
Japanese restaurant Sorekara, from chef William Shen and restaurateurs Johnny and Jimmy Tung, was built around the philosophy of sorekara (Japanese for “and then”) and appreciating each unique moment of life. Credit: photo courtesy of William Shen
The Foreigner 2816 Corrine Drive, Orlando From Chef Bruno Fonseca, the Foreigner experience offers guests a 10-course menu confiance-style (“trust the chef”) dinner, and patrons can watch the workings of the active kitchen. With plates ranging from Spanish, Italian and Portuguese cuisine with a selection of curated wine, Foreigner Restaurant aims for guests to feel welcomed the second they enter the eatery. Credit: renderings courtesy of The Foreigner
Bar Kada 957 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park Bar Kada, the 30-seat concept from Soseki’s Michael Collantes, lives next door to his Michelin-starred omakase house offering a selection of ancestral-method sakes, low-touch wines curated by sommelier Benjamin Coutts, and seasonal small plates utilizing local ingredients conceived by chef de cuisine Mike Vang. Credit: Photo via Michael Collantes/Instagram
Coro 3022 Corrine Drive, Orlando “Absolutely incredible! The menu changes often based on what fresh ingredients are available which is awesome because each time we go back we would want to try new things. It’s rare to order a lot of shared plates and enjoy every single one. The flavors were so rich and unique!” — Kathryn P. Credit: Photo via Coro/Google Maps

Susuru

8548 Palm Parkway, Orlando
Chef Lewis Lin and managing partner Kenny Ly came together to create this “retro-themed izakaya” offering exquisite ramen, yakitori and takoyaki. Stuffed with Showa-era collectibles, vintage ads and decorations, Susuru is an experience and a dining destination all in one. Credit: Photo via Susuru/Facebook

Ômo by Jônt Orlando

115 E. Lyman Ave., Winter Park
Ômo by Jônt takes guests on a journey into cuisine from around the world featuring Japanese fare in an interactive atmosphere. With room for up to 16 guests at a time, the eatery ushers guests through three separate rooms, where they can feast on 18 to 22 courses of refined French-Japanese creations. The Living Room is where guests can snack on a “barrage of canapés.” Then they’re led to the Savory Counter for the brunt of the meal, finishing in the Pastry Parlor. Credit: photo courtesy of Hive Hospitality
Norigami 426 W. Plant Street St., Winter Garden You’ll start off with, uhh, cream cheese! It’s a tongue-in-cheek adornment to Tsan’s signature popcorn hamachi plate also prettied with carefully placed slices of yellowtail, dots of avocado puree, radishes and popped sorghum. Then you might be served wee firefly squid with strawberry, cucumber and a key lime vinaigrette akin to leche de tigre. Credit: photo by Shaina Ofstein / courtesy Michelin Guide

Oza Izakaya

5310 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando
This modern take on Kyoto and Izakaya traditions brings eats like Tsukune (Japanese chicken meatballs), smoked dashi ramen, Hokage salmon and more to town. Oza Izakaya soft opened mid June. Credit: Photo via Oza Izakaya

Seito Sushi

8031 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando
Seito Sushi, with two locations across Orlando, offers a lively atmosphere with creative sushi and Japanese dishes (and cocktails!), plus a perfectly rain-proof patio to enjoy it all on. Credit: Photo courtesy Seito Sushi

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