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33 classic Orlando restaurants that've been around for longer than 25 years

By on Tue, Nov 23, 2021 at 4:33 pm

Don't get us wrong, new restaurants are exciting. But there's something to be said for a resto with longevity, the sort of place that has stuck around for longer than 25 years.

We put together this list of the most resilient and iconic Central Florida restaurants where you can get the same steak, sandwich or other entree as long-ago Orlandoans.

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Red Wing Restaurant 12500 FL-33, Groveland, FL 34736, (352) 429-2997 Red Wing has been open since the 1940s and they offer a variety of hand cut steaks, fresh fish and meat. Photo via Red Wing Restaurant/Facebook

Red Wing Restaurant

12500 FL-33, Groveland, FL 34736, (352) 429-2997
Red Wing has been open since the 1940s and they offer a variety of hand cut steaks, fresh fish and meat.

Photo via Red Wing Restaurant/Facebook
The Town House 139 N. Central Ave., Oviedo, FL 407-365-5151 They have been family owned and operated since the 1950’s. They are known for their award winning breakfast. Photo via The TownHouse/Facebook

The Town House

139 N. Central Ave., Oviedo, FL 407-365-5151
They have been family owned and operated since the 1950’s. They are known for their award winning breakfast.

Photo via The TownHouse/Facebook
Charlie’s Bakery 3213 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32806, 407-898-9561 Charlie’s Bakery has been serving the Central Florida community for 31 years. This family has certainly followed the tradition of being bakers and creating delicious homemade pastries. Photo via Charlie’s Bakery/Facebook

Charlie’s Bakery

3213 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32806, 407-898-9561
Charlie’s Bakery has been serving the Central Florida community for 31 years. This family has certainly followed the tradition of being bakers and creating delicious homemade pastries.

Photo via Charlie’s Bakery/Facebook
Art’s Sandwich Shop 1018 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32805, 407-425-7814 This family-owned sandwich shop has been making delicious subs since 1972. Photo via Art’s Sandwich Shop

Art’s Sandwich Shop

1018 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32805, 407-425-7814
This family-owned sandwich shop has been making delicious subs since 1972.

Photo via Art’s Sandwich Shop
Bagel King Multiple Locations Bagel King is known as one of the top 10 best bagel restaurants in Florida. They have been serving the Central Florida community since 1977. Photo via Bagel King/Facebook

Bagel King

Multiple Locations
Bagel King is known as one of the top 10 best bagel restaurants in Florida. They have been serving the Central Florida community since 1977.

Photo via Bagel King/Facebook
Olympia Greek Restaurant 8505 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32817, 407-273-7836 This foodie goddess has been serving authentic Greek food since 1979. They are family-owned and operated. Photo via Olympia Greek Restaurant/Facebook

Olympia Greek Restaurant

8505 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32817, 407-273-7836
This foodie goddess has been serving authentic Greek food since 1979. They are family-owned and operated.

Photo via Olympia Greek Restaurant/Facebook
Korea House Restaurant Multiple Locations The House was the first Korean restaurant to open in the State of Florida and they have been serving authentic and traditional Korean cuisine since 1982. Photo via Korea House Restaurant/Facebook

Korea House Restaurant

Multiple Locations
The House was the first Korean restaurant to open in the State of Florida and they have been serving authentic and traditional Korean cuisine since 1982.

Photo via Korea House Restaurant/Facebook
Cafe de France 526 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, Florida, 32789, 407-647-1869 Cafe de France has been open since 1982 and they pride themselves by offering delicious French food with fresh ingredients brought in daily. Photo via Cafe de France/Facebook

Cafe de France

526 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, Florida, 32789, 407-647-1869
Cafe de France has been open since 1982 and they pride themselves by offering delicious French food with fresh ingredients brought in daily.

Photo via Cafe de France/Facebook
Kobe Steakhouse Multiple locations, 407-862-2888 Kobe has been serving the community since 1984 and currently offers 12 Central Florida locations. Photo via Kobe Japanese Steakhouse/Facebook

Kobe Steakhouse

Multiple locations, 407-862-2888
Kobe has been serving the community since 1984 and currently offers 12 Central Florida locations.

Photo via Kobe Japanese Steakhouse/Facebook
Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster 729 Lee Road, 407-645-4443 This family-run steakhouse still sells primos cuts in dignified digs. Photo by Rob Bartlett

Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster

729 Lee Road, 407-645-4443
This family-run steakhouse still sells primos cuts in dignified digs.

Photo by Rob Bartlett
Little Saigon 1106 E Colonial Drive, (407) 423-8539 This Vietnamese mainstay has held on at an incredibly busy corner, watching everything else come and go. Photo via Google Maps.

Little Saigon

1106 E Colonial Drive, (407) 423-8539
This Vietnamese mainstay has held on at an incredibly busy corner, watching everything else come and go.

Photo via Google Maps.
Tap Room at Dubsdread 549 W Par St., (407) 650-0100 This restaurant at Orlando’s public golf course has been inviting diners in for decades. Photo via Tap Room at Dubsdread/Facebook

Tap Room at Dubsdread

549 W Par St., (407) 650-0100
This restaurant at Orlando’s public golf course has been inviting diners in for decades.

Photo via Tap Room at Dubsdread/Facebook
Shin Jung Korean Barbecue 1638 E Colonial Drive, (407) 237-0451 Not even a devastating fire could keep this Korean mainstay on Colonial down. Photo by Rob Bartlett

Shin Jung Korean Barbecue


1638 E Colonial Drive, (407) 237-0451
Not even a devastating fire could keep this Korean mainstay on Colonial down.

Photo by Rob Bartlett
White Wolf Cafe & Bar 1829 N. Orange Ave., 407-895-9911 This quirky cafe has been serving patrons since 1991. Photo via White Wolf Cafe and Bar/Facebook

White Wolf Cafe & Bar

1829 N. Orange Ave., 407-895-9911
This quirky cafe has been serving patrons since 1991.

Photo via White Wolf Cafe and Bar/Facebook
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