Orlando area's 25 best restaurants, according to Yelp

While we have plenty of expert-curated takes on the best food in the Orlando metro, sometimes it can be helpful to break out of the bubble and see what your average Johnny-on-the-street thinks are The City Beautiful's best offerings. With that in mind, here are the best restaurants in the Orlando area, according to the self-appointed critics on Yelp.

Scroll down to view images

Orlando area's 25 best restaurants, according to Yelp

StreetWise Urban Food

407-367-5705, 4434 Hoffner Ave.
StreetWise’s funky interior immediately prepares guests for unique burgers, sandwiches and make-your-own bowls and tacos. Their chicken and waffle hot mess and cajun chicken tacos are the perfect brunch dishes.

Photo via StreetWise Urban Food/Facebook

Yellow Dog Eats

407-296-0609, 1236 Hempel Ave., Windermere
Barbecue, sandwiches and salads with innovative twists are Yellow Dog Eats’ speciality. These dishes, filled with pulled pork, smoked chicken or classic hot dogs, are just a drive away.

Photo via Yellow Dog Eats/Facebook

Island Fin Poke Company

407-313-2827, 7004 Tavistock Lakes Blvd. #148
All poke dreams can be fulfilled at Island Fin Poke with their homemade sauces, 25 toppings and customizable bowls. Oh. And don’t forget to grab some dole whip while you’re there.

Photo via Island Fin Poke Company/Facebook

Chicken Fire

2425 E. Colonial Drive
If you have yet to experience Chicken Fire, this is your reminder to try some of Orlando’s best fried chicken. Guests can enjoy the hot chicken either sandwiched between a fluffy bun or by itself.

Photo via Chicken Fire/Facebook

Poke Hana

407-601-0283, 1225A E. Colonial Drive
Poke Hana has the Hawaiian comfort food down pat. Spam musubi, dole whip and (of course) poke are all available at the tropical eatery.

Photo via Poke Hana/Facebook

Tamale Co.

407-203-6505, 2411 Curry Ford Road
The Tamale Co. serves 15 types of tamales including mole, pollo ranchero and chorizo. Aside from tamales, they offer breakfast burritos, tacos and elotes.

Photo via Tamale Co./Facebook

Nonno’s Italian Restaurant

407-260-8900, 1140 E. Altamonte Drive #1018, Altamonte Springs
Rooted in Sicilian tradition and a tomato sauce beyond compare, Nonno’s Italian restaurant delivers hand-crafted pasta, flatbreads and salads. Its Italian wedding soup, bruschetta and chicken marsala are some of their most popular items.

Photo via Nonno’s Italian Restaurant/Facebook

Market On South

407-613-5968, 2603 E. South St.
Vegan food never looked so good. Make sure to get there early before classic menu items like Dharma’s Florida fried green tomato sandwich and “Nashville Hawt” fried chicken sandwich sell out.

Photo via Market On South/Facebook

Antica Pizzeria

407-834-7770, 249 Fl-436 #1105
Although Antica is mostly known for their coal-fired pizza, they also serve hand-made pastas and desserts. Their classic margherita pizza is a known go-to for guests.

Photo via Antica Pizzeria/Facebook