With its stellar restaurants, primo shopping and world-class recreation, it’s no wonder Dr. Phillips is considered one of the most desirable neighborhoods to live in for the upwardly mobile and über-wealthy. It’s where many of the city’s movers and shakers indulge in their fair share of R&R and, with the exclusive communities of Isleworth, Windermere and Bay Hill nearby, where many call home. It’s not uncommon to find Tiger Woods dining with buddies at a booth inside one of the higher-end boîtes on West Sand Lake Road (of which there are quite a few); for the less prosperous, Dr. Phillips will always serve as a place to cave into bourgeois tendencies. The neighborhood’s proximity to International Drive’s hotels, resorts and timeshares equates to a steady influx of tourists, most looking for a decent meal away from the parks. Unfortunately, that also means frustrating levels of traffic on West Sand Lake Road, particularly for those just looking to pop into Whole Foods for a quick grocery run.
EAT
Flame Kabob
7536 Dr. Phillips Blvd.
407-248-2280
flamekabob.net
Peperoncino
7988 Via Dellagio Way
407-440-2856
peperoncinocucina.com
The Table
8060 Via Dellagio Way
321-837-9463
thetableorlando.com
DRINK
Bar Louie
7335 W. Sand Lake Road
407-608-5190
barlouieamerica.com
The Pharmacy
8060 Via Dellagio Way
407-985-2972
thepharmacyorlando.com
Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar
7468 W. Sand Lake Road
407-226-0550
roccostacos.com
SHOP
Corona Cigar Company
7792 W. Sand Lake Road
407-248-1212
coronacigar.com
Fresh Market
5000 Dr. Phillips Blvd.
407-294-1516
thefreshmarket.com
Whole Foods Market
8003 Turkey Lake Road
407-355-7100
wholefoodsmarket.com
PLAY
Bill Frederick Park
3401 S. Hiawassee Road
407-246-4486
cityoforlando.net/billfrederick
Lake Cane Tennis Center
5100 Turkey Lake Road
407-254-9170
mgtennis.com
YMCA Dr. Phillips
7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd.
407-351-9417
ymcacentralflorida.com
Dr. Phillips Community Park
8249 Buenavista Woods Blvd.
407-254-9038
ocfl.net/cultureparks/parks.aspx
GO
A Taste of Dr. Phillips
Fall 2014
Dellagio Town Center
7940 Via Dellagio Way
atasteofdrphillips.com
Sample an array of food, wine and beer from area restaurants.
Arnold Palmer Invitational
Spring 2015
Bay Hill Golf Club
9000 Bay Hill Road
arnoldpalmerinvitational.com
Mid-March tournament at the Bay Hill Golf Club is a highlight on the PGA Tour calendar.
