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28 classic Orlando restaurants that've been around for more than 25 years

By Orlando Weekly Staff on Thu, Aug 17, 2023 at 3:34 pm

It's been a year of major change in Orlando's food and dining scene; we've lost some iconic eateries and gained even more delicious destinations. And amid all this change, it's almost guaranteed to feel a little restaurant nostalgia. That's why we're revisiting our roots and throwing out appreciation for all the Orlando favorites that have stood the test of time.

Here are 28 classic Orlando restaurants serving the city for at least 25 years.

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Linda's La Cantina
4721 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando
This award-winning old-school eatery has been serving steaks since 1947. Decked out in classic checkered tablecloths and complete with a lounge, Linda's La Cantina serves as an Orlando staple perched on East Colonial Drive.

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Linda's La Cantina

4721 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando
This award-winning old-school eatery has been serving steaks since 1947. Decked out in classic checkered tablecloths and complete with a lounge, Linda's La Cantina serves as an Orlando staple perched on East Colonial Drive.

Charlie's Bakery & Creamery
3213 Curry Ford Road, Orlando
Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery has been serving the Central Florida community cakes, cookies, ice cream and everything in between for more than 50 years. The bakery also offers catering services, so there's several ways to get your hands on their top-quality cakes, cheesecakes, cupcakes, pies, pastries, cookies, brownies, premium ice cream (including dairy-free options!) and all the other treats.

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Charlie's Bakery & Creamery

3213 Curry Ford Road, Orlando
Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery has been serving the Central Florida community cakes, cookies, ice cream and everything in between for more than 50 years. The bakery also offers catering services, so there's several ways to get your hands on their top-quality cakes, cheesecakes, cupcakes, pies, pastries, cookies, brownies, premium ice cream (including dairy-free options!) and all the other treats.

Korea House Restaurant
4501 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando
Korea House Restaurant was the very first Korean restaurant to open in the Sunshine State (back in 1982). The eatery has been serving authentic and traditional Korean cuisine since ever since.

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Korea House Restaurant

4501 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando
Korea House Restaurant was the very first Korean restaurant to open in the Sunshine State (back in 1982). The eatery has been serving authentic and traditional Korean cuisine since ever since.

Kobe Steakhouse
Multiple locations
Kobe has been serving the community since 1984 and currently offers 12 Central Florida locations, so there's no shortage of the restaurant's quality ingredients and high-energy dining experience around here.

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Kobe Steakhouse

Multiple locations
Kobe has been serving the community since 1984 and currently offers 12 Central Florida locations, so there's no shortage of the restaurant's quality ingredients and high-energy dining experience around here.

Christner's Prime Steak & Lobster
729 Lee Road, Orlando
This family-run steakhouse is still serving high-end steaks and seafood in refined dining rooms filled with classical piano music and, occasionally, magic shows. Dinner and a show gets taken to a whole new level here.

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Christner's Prime Steak & Lobster

729 Lee Road, Orlando
This family-run steakhouse is still serving high-end steaks and seafood in refined dining rooms filled with classical piano music and, occasionally, magic shows. Dinner and a show gets taken to a whole new level here.

Little Saigon
1106 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando
This Vietnamese mainstay has held on at an incredibly busy East Colonial corner over the years. Guests can expect colossal portions of traditional Vietnamese dishes all wrapped up in a vibrant, colorful atmosphere.

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Little Saigon

1106 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando
This Vietnamese mainstay has held on at an incredibly busy East Colonial corner over the years. Guests can expect colossal portions of traditional Vietnamese dishes all wrapped up in a vibrant, colorful atmosphere.

Tap Room at Dubsdread
549 W. Par St., Orlando
Tap Room at Dubsdread, perched at Orlando’s public golf course, has been inviting diners in for decades. Dive into burgers and brews, plus plenty of other classic eats, at this perennial Orlando favorite.

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Tap Room at Dubsdread

549 W. Par St., Orlando
Tap Room at Dubsdread, perched at Orlando’s public golf course, has been inviting diners in for decades. Dive into burgers and brews, plus plenty of other classic eats, at this perennial Orlando favorite.

Red Wing Restaurant
12500 FL-33, Groveland
Red Wing has been open since the 1940s, standing the test of time and continuing to serve its guests a wide array of hand-cut steaks, fresh fish and various other meat-centric entrees.

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Red Wing Restaurant

12500 FL-33, Groveland
Red Wing has been open since the 1940s, standing the test of time and continuing to serve its guests a wide array of hand-cut steaks, fresh fish and various other meat-centric entrees.

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