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35 new Orlando restaurants you need to try right now

By on Sat, May 4, 2019 at 2:16 pm

So far, 2019 has been great for Orlando restaurants. We've used old spaces in new and innovative ways (see Boxi Park and The Old Jailhouse) and added a lot more tacos, ramen and sushi because the City Beautiful can never have enough. Here's a handful of brand-spanking new spots that have opened in Orlando in the past five months and need to be tried ASAP.

 

 

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Chronic Tacos 7541 W. Sand Lake Road Sure to satisfy your munchies, this Dr. Phillips taqueria experienced a long delay in opening its build-a-taco concept – though, really, it's not all too surprising given the joint's name is Chronic Tacos. Photo via Chronic Tacos/Facebook

Chronic Tacos

7541 W. Sand Lake Road
Sure to satisfy your munchies, this Dr. Phillips taqueria experienced a long delay in opening its build-a-taco concept – though, really, it's not all too surprising given the joint's name is Chronic Tacos.

Photo via Chronic Tacos/Facebook
Domu Chibi 869 N. Alafaya Trail, 407-730-7260 Lines out the door have been the norm since Domu’s quick-service ramen concept opened at the Waterford Lakes Town Center. The menu isn’t as extensive as Domu’s flagship inside East End Market, but bowls of tonkotsu, shoyu, shiso, curry, butter miso and vegan spicy miso ramen can be had for less than $10, and that’s all that matters. Photo via Domu/Facebook

Domu Chibi

869 N. Alafaya Trail, 407-730-7260
Lines out the door have been the norm since Domu’s quick-service ramen concept opened at the Waterford Lakes Town Center. The menu isn’t as extensive as Domu’s flagship inside East End Market, but bowls of tonkotsu, shoyu, shiso, curry, butter miso and vegan spicy miso ramen can be had for less than $10, and that’s all that matters.

Photo via Domu/Facebook
Hinckley’s Fancy Meats 3201 Corrine Drive, 786-671-1023 Matt Hinckley received many accolades and a lot of press (from the New York Times in particular) for his specialty butcher shop in Lake Helen, and now he’s parlaying that success into his first sandwich shop at East End Market. Get adventurous and try the Wapiti elk meatball sandwich. Photo by Rob Barlett

Hinckley’s Fancy Meats

3201 Corrine Drive, 786-671-1023
Matt Hinckley received many accolades and a lot of press (from the New York Times in particular) for his specialty butcher shop in Lake Helen, and now he’s parlaying that success into his first sandwich shop at East End Market. Get adventurous and try the Wapiti elk meatball sandwich.

Photo by Rob Barlett
Artisan’s Table 55 W. Church St., 407-730-7499 The beloved downtown Orlando restaurant moved a block down into a bigger, more open space with a lot more lighting in February. The flavor remains just as good as ever, though – especially in their famous Japanese bowl (two eggs, japanese sticky rice, scallion, togarashi, sweet chili sauce and a whole lot of bacon). Photo via Artisan’s Table/Facebook

Artisan’s Table

55 W. Church St., 407-730-7499
The beloved downtown Orlando restaurant moved a block down into a bigger, more open space with a lot more lighting in February. The flavor remains just as good as ever, though – especially in their famous Japanese bowl (two eggs, japanese sticky rice, scallion, togarashi, sweet chili sauce and a whole lot of bacon).

Photo via Artisan’s Table/Facebook
Imperial at Washburn 170 E. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, 407-415-8053 For-sale furnishings from John Washburn’s market travels comprise much of the decor at the shiny new Imperial in Winter Park. Aside from vermouths, beers and wines, try their delectable Imperial sliders with housemade pickles or chicken satay. Photo via The Imperial at Winter Park/Instagram

Imperial at Washburn

170 E. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, 407-415-8053
For-sale furnishings from John Washburn’s market travels comprise much of the decor at the shiny new Imperial in Winter Park. Aside from vermouths, beers and wines, try their delectable Imperial sliders with housemade pickles or chicken satay.

Photo via The Imperial at Winter Park/Instagram
La Boucherie 7625 Turkey Lake Road, 407-930-1708 This French outfit from Limousin appropriated the concept and ideals of the American chain restaurant, Gallicized it, expanded it all over France and then brought it to Orlando. Start with foie gras, roasted bone marrow, seasonal terrine and escargots, then hit the steaks or indulge in blanquette de veau. Photo by Rob Bartlett

La Boucherie

7625 Turkey Lake Road, 407-930-1708
This French outfit from Limousin appropriated the concept and ideals of the American chain restaurant, Gallicized it, expanded it all over France and then brought it to Orlando. Start with foie gras, roasted bone marrow, seasonal terrine and escargots, then hit the steaks or indulge in blanquette de veau.

Photo by Rob Bartlett
Boxi Park ?6877 Tavistock Lakes Blvd., 407-536-9666 A 30,000-square-foot park fashioned from shipping containers, Boxi Park is a mix of restaurants and bars at the Lake Nona Town Center. And they have everything – lobster rolls, fried chicken, burgers, tacos, health food and a cool black vanilla soft serve from Before It Melts. Photo by Rob Bartlett

Boxi Park

?6877 Tavistock Lakes Blvd., 407-536-9666
A 30,000-square-foot park fashioned from shipping containers, Boxi Park is a mix of restaurants and bars at the Lake Nona Town Center. And they have everything – lobster rolls, fried chicken, burgers, tacos, health food and a cool black vanilla soft serve from Before It Melts.

Photo by Rob Bartlett
Forever Naan 4205 Curry Ford Road, 407-601-0835 Finally, you can actually get a curry on Curry Ford Road. Proprietors Pooja Patel and Jasmeet Kaur work from family recipes to make spot-on samosas, curries, butter chicken and more. The decor, referencing several hit Indian films, will please Bollywood fans as well. Photo via Forever Naan/Facebook

Forever Naan

4205 Curry Ford Road, 407-601-0835
Finally, you can actually get a curry on Curry Ford Road. Proprietors Pooja Patel and Jasmeet Kaur work from family recipes to make spot-on samosas, curries, butter chicken and more. The decor, referencing several hit Indian films, will please Bollywood fans as well.

Photo via Forever Naan/Facebook
MX Taco 207 N. Bumby Ave., 407-730-5241 This Milk District taqueria packs in a lot of flavor in a small space. Try the shrimp tikin xic taco, Pueblan chicken mole poblano taco dripping in crema, cotija cheese and sesame seeds, or the Oaxacan veggie taco with sweet potato, beans, mushrooms, cotija, pickled onions and mole. Photo by Rob Bartlett

MX Taco

207 N. Bumby Ave., 407-730-5241
This Milk District taqueria packs in a lot of flavor in a small space. Try the shrimp tikin xic taco, Pueblan chicken mole poblano taco dripping in crema, cotija cheese and sesame seeds, or the Oaxacan veggie taco with sweet potato, beans, mushrooms, cotija, pickled onions and mole.

Photo by Rob Bartlett
Bread & Co. Artisan Bakery 1230 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park The same group that opened (and closed) Wonton Asian Kitchen in Winter Park made some interior modifications and converted the space into an artisanal bakery. Find delicious pastries, cakes, and of course, a ton of bread. Photo via Bread & Co. Artisan Bakery/Facebook

Bread & Co. Artisan Bakery

1230 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park
The same group that opened (and closed) Wonton Asian Kitchen in Winter Park made some interior modifications and converted the space into an artisanal bakery. Find delicious pastries, cakes, and of course, a ton of bread.

Photo via Bread & Co. Artisan Bakery/Facebook
Gyroville 10360 E. Colonial Drive, 407-978-8191 The South Florida chain brings its build-your-own-gyro concept to the Reedy Plaza in east Orlando. Wraps, rice bowls and salads can be customized with gyro meat, pork or chicken souvlaki, or falafel. Photo via Gyroville/Facebook

Gyroville

10360 E. Colonial Drive, 407-978-8191
The South Florida chain brings its build-your-own-gyro concept to the Reedy Plaza in east Orlando. Wraps, rice bowls and salads can be customized with gyro meat, pork or chicken souvlaki, or falafel.

Photo via Gyroville/Facebook
Jaleo 1482 Buena Vista Drive, 321-348-3211 Chef José Andrés, the biggest name in gastronomy right now, just opened the largest branch of his tapas concept highlighting his fave eats from around Spain at Disney Springs. In addition to paellas and plenty of jamón ibérico de bellota, find gambas al ajillo (shrimp sautéed with garlic and chili) and chicken croquetas. Photo via Jaleo

Jaleo

1482 Buena Vista Drive, 321-348-3211
Chef José Andrés, the biggest name in gastronomy right now, just opened the largest branch of his tapas concept highlighting his fave eats from around Spain at Disney Springs. In addition to paellas and plenty of jamón ibérico de bellota, find gambas al ajillo (shrimp sautéed with garlic and chili) and chicken croquetas.

Photo via Jaleo
Le House 595 W. Church St., 407-530-7024 The first Vietnamese restaurant to grace the Parramore District presents a focused menu of traditional fare – phos, noodles, fried rice and rolls, along with some stir-fried vegetarian options. Photo via Le House/Facebook

Le House

595 W. Church St., 407-530-7024
The first Vietnamese restaurant to grace the Parramore District presents a focused menu of traditional fare – phos, noodles, fried rice and rolls, along with some stir-fried vegetarian options.

Photo via Le House/Facebook
Le Ky Patisserie 2401 Curry Ford Road, 407-930-7308 Their web presence is limited, to be generous, but this French-Vietnamese bakery serves up Instagram-worthy cheesecakes, croissants and other baked goods, along with the occasional banh mi on fresh-baked bread. Photo by Le Ky Patisserie

Le Ky Patisserie

2401 Curry Ford Road, 407-930-7308
Their web presence is limited, to be generous, but this French-Vietnamese bakery serves up Instagram-worthy cheesecakes, croissants and other baked goods, along with the occasional banh mi on fresh-baked bread.

Photo by Le Ky Patisserie
Lotus Asia House 9101 International Drive, 407-250-8888 Karim El Sherif, former general manager and wine director at Restaurant Daniel in New York, brings his high-end, pan-Asian, Buddha Bar-ish concept to Pointe Orlando promising creative cocktails, DJs, dim sum carts and a bangin’ wine list. Photo via Lotus Asia House/Facebook

Lotus Asia House

9101 International Drive, 407-250-8888
Karim El Sherif, former general manager and wine director at Restaurant Daniel in New York, brings his high-end, pan-Asian, Buddha Bar-ish concept to Pointe Orlando promising creative cocktails, DJs, dim sum carts and a bangin’ wine list.

Photo via Lotus Asia House/Facebook
Midici 171 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-790-4527 Neapolitan pizzas of the highest order lend Maitland’s pizza scene added cred. Midici uses finely milled Caputo "00" flour and ferments it in-house for 24 hours, before they blister it out in 90 seconds at 900 degrees. Put a fork (and knife) in these pizzas – they’re done, and done right. Photo via Midici/Facebook

Midici

171 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-790-4527
Neapolitan pizzas of the highest order lend Maitland’s pizza scene added cred. Midici uses finely milled Caputo "00" flour and ferments it in-house for 24 hours, before they blister it out in 90 seconds at 900 degrees. Put a fork (and knife) in these pizzas – they’re done, and done right.

Photo via Midici/Facebook
Naroodle Noodle Shop 10034 University Blvd., 407-853-4828 Fans of Naruto, the Japanese manga series, and fans of proper-good bowls of ramen converge at this UCF-area noods spot where the cooks and staff take both very seriously. Photo via Naroodle Noodle Shop/Facebook

Naroodle Noodle Shop

10034 University Blvd., 407-853-4828
Fans of Naruto, the Japanese manga series, and fans of proper-good bowls of ramen converge at this UCF-area noods spot where the cooks and staff take both very seriously.

Photo via Naroodle Noodle Shop/Facebook
The Old Jailhouse 113 S. Palmetto Ave., Sanford, 407-548-6964 Sanford's original county jail has been converted into an eatery where delectable plates like Creole lamb, Lowcountry shrimp and sausage, and Sun Belt cioppino reign supreme. Photo via The Old Jailhouse/Facebook

The Old Jailhouse

113 S. Palmetto Ave., Sanford, 407-548-6964
Sanford's original county jail has been converted into an eatery where delectable plates like Creole lamb, Lowcountry shrimp and sausage, and Sun Belt cioppino reign supreme.

Photo via The Old Jailhouse/Facebook
Paris Banh Mi Café Bakery 1021 E. Colonial Drive, 407-866-2012 This French-Vietnamese fusion concept near Lineage Coffee and Lazy Moon Pizza serves a lot of banh mi, freshly baked French bread, gorgeous pastries and desserts, coffee and boba tea. Photo via Paris Banh Mi Café Bakery/Facebook

Paris Banh Mi Café Bakery

1021 E. Colonial Drive, 407-866-2012
This French-Vietnamese fusion concept near Lineage Coffee and Lazy Moon Pizza serves a lot of banh mi, freshly baked French bread, gorgeous pastries and desserts, coffee and boba tea.

Photo via Paris Banh Mi Café Bakery/Facebook
Proper & Wild 155 E. Morse Ave., Winter Park, 407-543-8425 Proper & Wild’s indulgent meatless fare includes “heartcakes” fashioned from hearts of palm, wild-grain risotto with cashew cream and roasted oyster mushrooms, and black gnocchi with activated charcoal. Photo via Proper & Wild

Proper & Wild

155 E. Morse Ave., Winter Park, 407-543-8425
Proper & Wild’s indulgent meatless fare includes “heartcakes” fashioned from hearts of palm, wild-grain risotto with cashew cream and roasted oyster mushrooms, and black gnocchi with activated charcoal.

Photo via Proper & Wild
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