A lot of change happened this year, in the world of food and otherwise, so we thought it appropriate to highlight some of the major new eateries that popped up in the go-to foodie destination that is Winter Park.
Winter Park made waves in 2023 with new restaurants and bars to buzz about. Smashburger spots, champagne bars and noodle houses are just some of the brand-new foodie destinations to check out.
Essential restaurants and bars that opened in Winter Park in 2023
By Chloe Greenberg on Fri, Dec 8, 2023 at 2:36 pm
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Flûtes
480 N. Orlando Ave., Winter ParkFlûtes champagne bar is a bubbly new addition to Winter Park's bar scene, offering French-inspired drinks and atmosphere to the area. While the bar specializes in champagne, guests can also dive into select beers and wine on offer.
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Cow & Cheese
400 S. Orlando Ave., MaitlandCow & Cheese opened early December with a roster of just four "real deal" smashburgers. The hyper-focused menu allows owner Kwame Boakye to keep his burger standards high, fresh-baked brioche buns and all.
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Jeni's Splendid Scoop Shop
510 N. Orlando Ave., Winter ParkFind all the fantastic flavors put out by the iconic ice cream brand in its very own brand-new scoop shop in Winter Park.
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Forward/Slash
650 S. Capen Ave., Winter ParkThis new distillery blends barrel-aged American whiskey sourced from some of the most talented distillers in the country. Try whiskey, bourbon and rye in their tasting room, cocktail bar and bottle shop.
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Chuan Fu
1035 N. Orlando Ave., Winter ParkChuan Fu, a Sichuan restaurant by the owners of Chuan Lu Garden and U and Me Revolving Hot Pot, opened this year in Winter Park. Patrons at Chuan Fu can expect "very special" and "very different" Sichuan dishes including some that "have not been seen in town," all prepared by chefs hailing from Sichuan Province.
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SoDough Square
223 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter ParkSoDough Square has officially opened a second location in Winter Park. This new location brings the resto's signature take on Detroit-style pizza to the Park, as well as a few extras that can only be found there, including capicola and hot honey added to the list of possible toppings.
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Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken
110 S. Orlando Ave., Winter ParkRise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken opened its Winter Park location earlier this year. Rise specializes in Southern comfort food including chicken sandwiches, biscuits, tater tots, fried okra and donuts — perfect pickings for an easy brunch spread.
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Superica
415 S. Orlando Ave., Winter ParkThisTex-Mex hotspot with specialty margaritas, fresh-cooked tortillas and wood-grilled flavors galore is finally set to open in Winter Park later this fall. The restaurant features Austin-style Mexican cuisine like shrimp tacos, enchiladas, freshly house-made corn and flour tortillas, and more. Plus, there will be plenty of tequila to wash it all down.
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Storyville Coffee Company
170 E. Morse Blvd., Winter ParkHome to Seattle's most expensive latte at $8.50, a new outpost of Storyville Coffee Company will move into the recently vacated Imperial Kitchen & Wine Bar space at 170 E. Morse Blvd. in Winter Park.
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Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream
1100 S. Orlando Ave., Winter ParkThe nitrogen ice cream purveyor is setting up shop at 1100 S. Orlando Ave. and slinging ice cream (both dairy-based and non) and toppings that are mixed and flash-frozen upon ordering using liquid nitrogren for maximum culinary drama. This is Chill-N's first Sunshine State spot not in South Florida; the chain also has locations in Texas and Tennessee.
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Maya Cafe Lounge
1980 Howell Branch Road, Winter ParkMaya Café Lounge & Gallery is run by three generations of women who have single-handedly transformed the old Goodwill Donation Xpress on Howell Branch Road into a striking, polychromatic design den for the local counter-culturati. You won't find a flat-top, a hood or deep fryers here, but you will find small plates and entrees that'll leave you blowing chef's kisses.
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Park Avenue Tavern
558 W. New England Ave., Winter ParkThe old Dexter's space in Hannibal Square got a much-needed refresh when this Manhattan import moved in and decked the space out in a decent amount of leather. Like the Murray Hill original, expect tavern classics like steak frites, burgers and pastrami reubens.
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Bar Italia
480 Orlando Ave., Winter ParkThe Ohio-based chain should give those who lamented the loss of Brio Italian Grille inside Winter Park Village a proper fix of wood-fired pizzas and fresh-made pastas. The Italian eatery serves house-made sauces and dishes inspired by New York City's best Italian restaurants.
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Chayote Barrio Kitchen
480 Orlando Ave., Winter ParkThis contemporary restaurant, conceptualized by renowned Puerto Rico-based chef, Mario Pagan, offers elegant and bold interpretations of Latin-forward cuisine under the Nueva Mesa Latina, or "New Latin Table," banner.
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Mares Peruvian Cuisine
528 S. Park Ave., Winter ParkMares offers Peruvian specialties in Winter Park, with dishes like colorful ceviche, causa and seafood specialties, plus chicha and cocktails.
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