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27 trendy foodie restaurants and bars every Orlandoan needs to try

By Chloe Greenberg on Fri, Jul 14, 2023 at 10:50 am

In the great Venn diagram of the restaurant world, one circle represents undeniably good food; the other, undeniably good vibes. The eateries and bars that fall in the middle are foodie gold. They're swanky, dimly lit, plant-filled and perfectly Instagrammable spots. And Orlando is full of 'em.

Here are 27 trendy restaurants every Orlandoan must try to earn the title of a true foodie.

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Soseki

955 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park Soseki Modern Omakase is a 10-seat chef's choice concept located in Winter Park, serving up globally inspired and seasonally sourced dishes that draw in even the pickiest of sushi snobs.

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Hungry Pants

3421 S. Orange Ave, Orlando Hungry Pants is a "plant curious" (meaning mostly vegan, some vegetarian, and some actual meat) fast-fine eatery housed in a vibrant, lively hangout space with a terrace and tons of trendy vibes. In addition to its hearty brunch, lunch and dinner eats, the spot also offers sweet treats and craft beers.

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Tori Tori

720 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Tori Tori is both a modern cocktail bar and a hotspot to grab traditional Japanese pub food in Orlando's Mills 50 district. From the mind of chef and owner Sean "Sonny" Nguyen, the spot offers classic and creative cocktails, sake, beer and wine and eats like scallop crudo and wagyu gyoza.

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Bulla Gastrobar

110 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park Winter Park's spot for tapas and cocktails, Bulla Gastrobar's flavors are crafted by chef Diego Solano, who trained and cooked in some of Spain's most prestigious eateries. Inspired by the ingredients and culture of the country, Solano has created an authentic vision of gastronomy at the Winter Park eatery.

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Maxine's on Shine

337 Shine Ave., Orlando "Sexy. Comfortable. Delicious." With a motto like that, it's hard to disappoint. Maxine's on Shine offers regular live music, a hefty comfort food-filled menu and weekend brunch.

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Kai Asian Street Fare

1555 State Road 436, Winter Park Kai Asian is known for their Korean-style loaded fries, topped with a helping of kimchi and bulgogi, but they have other Thai, Vietnamese and Korean-influenced dishes too. Read our food critic's review of Kai Asian here.

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High T

23 W. Church St., Orlando
This tripped-out themed bar is an ode to Alice in Wonderland in every way possible. From craft cocktails with a play on words such as “Maybe I’m Dreaming” and “Travel by Hat” to over-the-top decor, this spot is really a trip down a rabbit hole.