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The 27 most romantic restaurants and bars in Orlando

By and on Fri, Jan 26, 2024 at 2:49 pm

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so before booking reservations willy-nilly, make sure you're up to date on all things romantic in the City Beautiful. From spots just opened in the past year like Sushi Saint to local mainstays like Enzo's on the Lake, there's no shortage of places to spend the biggest date night of the year. (No pressure.)

Here are 27 of the most romantic eateries and bars in Orlando.
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Sixty Vines 110 Orlando Ave., Winter Park Sixty Vines, named for its 60 wine options on tap, offers brunch, lunch and dinner options. The space has a modern atmosphere with floor-to-ceiling windows and a sustainable tap wall.
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Sixty Vines

110 Orlando Ave., Winter Park
Sixty Vines, named for its 60 wine options on tap, offers brunch, lunch and dinner options. The space has a modern atmosphere with floor-to-ceiling windows and a sustainable tap wall.
Highball & Harvest 4012 Central Florida Parkway Located at the Ritz-Carlton, this artisanal restaurant and bar, inspired by Florida agriculture and railroads, is a mash-up of refined and rustic. Guests can interact with chefs to learn about the local food they’re eating, or with bartenders in a handcrafted cocktail class.
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Highball & Harvest

4012 Central Florida Parkway
Located at the Ritz-Carlton, this artisanal restaurant and bar, inspired by Florida agriculture and railroads, is a mash-up of refined and rustic. Guests can interact with chefs to learn about the local food they’re eating, or with bartenders in a handcrafted cocktail class.
Kaya 618 N. Thornton Ave. Kaya is a newly Michelin-recognized Filipino restaurant offering casual fine dining with fresh ingredients, vibrant flavors and a neighborhood vibe. Kaya offers creative cocktails at the Baynai bar in its outdoor patio and garden space.
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Kaya

618 N. Thornton Ave.
Kaya is a newly Michelin-recognized Filipino restaurant offering casual fine dining with fresh ingredients, vibrant flavors and a neighborhood vibe. Kaya offers creative cocktails at the Baynai bar in its outdoor patio and garden space.
Tori Tori 720 N. Mills Ave. Tori Tori is both a modern cocktail bar and a hotspot to grab some traditional Japanese pub food in Orlando's Mills 50 district. From the mind of Domu's Sean "Sonny" Nguyen, the spot offers classic and creative cocktails, sake, beer and wine and eats like scallop crudo and wagyu gyoza.
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Tori Tori

720 N. Mills Ave.
Tori Tori is both a modern cocktail bar and a hotspot to grab some traditional Japanese pub food in Orlando's Mills 50 district. From the mind of Domu's Sean "Sonny" Nguyen, the spot offers classic and creative cocktails, sake, beer and wine and eats like scallop crudo and wagyu gyoza.
Maxine's on Shine 337 Shine Ave. "Sexy. Comfortable. Delicious." Maxine's on Shine more than delivers the goods behind their motto, especially during an intimate date night. The restaurant offers regular live music, a hefty comfort food-filled menu and weekend brunch.
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Maxine's on Shine


337 Shine Ave. "Sexy. Comfortable. Delicious." Maxine's on Shine more than delivers the goods behind their motto, especially during an intimate date night. The restaurant offers regular live music, a hefty comfort food-filled menu and weekend brunch.
Capa 10100 Dream Tree Blvd., Lake Buena Vista This Spanish steakhouse’s location on the 17th floor of the Four Seasons Resort makes it a prime spot for watching the firework shows at Epcot and the Magic Kingdom, or just taking in some high-rise views. Staff will take you out onto the terrace a few minutes before the shows so you can view them from the best seats in the house. Reservations are required, so make sure you call ahead.
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Capa

10100 Dream Tree Blvd., Lake Buena Vista
This Spanish steakhouse’s location on the 17th floor of the Four Seasons Resort makes it a prime spot for watching the firework shows at Epcot and the Magic Kingdom, or just taking in some high-rise views. Staff will take you out onto the terrace a few minutes before the shows so you can view them from the best seats in the house. Reservations are required, so make sure you call ahead.
Domu 3201 Corrine Drive, Domu is an Asian fusion restaurant with heavy hip-hop inspiration, according to the restaurant’s owner, Sean “Sonny” Nguyen. The restaurant offers exciting twists on noodles, specialty cocktails and small plates.
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Domu

3201 Corrine Drive,
Domu is an Asian fusion restaurant with heavy hip-hop inspiration, according to the restaurant’s owner, Sean “Sonny” Nguyen. The restaurant offers exciting twists on noodles, specialty cocktails and small plates.
Chatham's Place 7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd. Chatham’s Place has been part of the Orlando dining scene for more than 30 years. Chef Tony Lopez, creator and owner of the restaurant, showcases locally grown produce and fresh ingredients in the eatery's dishes.

Photo via Chatham’s Place/Yelp

Chatham's Place

7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd.
Chatham’s Place has been part of the Orlando dining scene for more than 30 years. Chef Tony Lopez, creator and owner of the restaurant, showcases locally grown produce and fresh ingredients in the eatery's dishes.
The Monroe 448 N Terry Ave. The Monroe is a swanky retro-restaurant located in Orlando's Creative Village, offering up cozy vibes, tasty small plates and entrees, coffee and cocktails.

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The Monroe

448 N Terry Ave.
The Monroe is a swanky retro-restaurant located in Orlando's Creative Village, offering up cozy vibes, tasty small plates and entrees, coffee and cocktails.
Better Than Sex 1905 N. Orange Ave. Better Than Sex is an adults-only dessert restaurant in a speakeasy-like setting. Indulge in a suggestive sweet treat or a glass of chocolate-rimmed wine. Perfect for couples who enjoy restaurants with character and a sly bit of humor.
Photo via Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant - Orlando / Facebook

Better Than Sex

1905 N. Orange Ave.
Better Than Sex is an adults-only dessert restaurant in a speakeasy-like setting. Indulge in a suggestive sweet treat or a glass of chocolate-rimmed wine. Perfect for couples who enjoy restaurants with character and a sly bit of humor.
The Strand 807 N. Mills Ave. The Strand has embedded itself in Orlando’s restaurant scene with dishes made from scratch and daily specials using fresh, seasonal ingredients. This popular joint also keeps a rotating inventory of craft beers and wine.
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The Strand


807 N. Mills Ave. The Strand has embedded itself in Orlando’s restaurant scene with dishes made from scratch and daily specials using fresh, seasonal ingredients. This popular joint also keeps a rotating inventory of craft beers and wine.
Enzo's on the Lake 1130 S. U.S. Highway 17-92, Longwood Enzo’s on the Lake got its start in a humble Central Florida home in 1980. Over the years, the restaurant has become the area's go-to romantic date destination, serving Italian cuisine with a chic twist.
Photo via Enzo's on the Lake/Instagram

Enzo's on the Lake

1130 S. U.S. Highway 17-92, Longwood
Enzo’s on the Lake got its start in a humble Central Florida home in 1980. Over the years, the restaurant has become the area's go-to romantic date destination, serving Italian cuisine with a chic twist.
Hillstone 215 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park At Hillstone, go for the atmosphere and stay for the food and drinks. With a view of Lake Killarney, this Winter Park restaurant is known for spectacular sunsets and is perfect for intimate dining experiences.
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Hillstone

215 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park
At Hillstone, go for the atmosphere and stay for the food and drinks. With a view of Lake Killarney, this Winter Park restaurant is known for spectacular sunsets and is perfect for intimate dining experiences.
The Moderne 1241 E. Colonial Drive This contemporary cocktail bar focuses on exquisite classic beverages and also offers a unique take on Asian tapas. The dynamic cocktail menu changes each month while bartenders offer show-stopping presentations.
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The Moderne

1241 E. Colonial Drive
This contemporary cocktail bar focuses on exquisite classic beverages and also offers a unique take on Asian tapas. The dynamic cocktail menu changes each month while bartenders offer show-stopping presentations.
Kres Chophouse 17 W. Church St. The focus on bringing in a ritzy clientele has left the interior of this downtown Orlando restaurant feeling like a time warp — back to when going to get a nice steak was the utmost in luxury for a discerning diner.
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Kres Chophouse

17 W. Church St.
The focus on bringing in a ritzy clientele has left the interior of this downtown Orlando restaurant feeling like a time warp — back to when going to get a nice steak was the utmost in luxury for a discerning diner.
Kabooki Sushi 3122 E. Colonial Drive Chef Henry Moso is the guding hand who makes the sushi game so strong at this high-end spot. There are a handful of rolls, none of which you'll find at your average sushi joint, but it's mostly high-end sashimi and nigiri.
Photo via Kabooki Sushi/Facebook

Kabooki Sushi

3122 E. Colonial Drive
Chef Henry Moso is the guding hand who makes the sushi game so strong at this high-end spot. There are a handful of rolls, none of which you'll find at your average sushi joint, but it's mostly high-end sashimi and nigiri.
Bulla Gastrobar 110 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park A prime Winter Park spot for tapas and cocktails, Bulla Gastrobar's flavors are crafted by Chef Diego Solano, who trained and cooked in some of Spain's most prestigious eateries. Inspired by the ingredients and culture of the country, Solano has created an authentic vision of gastronomy at the popular eatery.
Photo by Rob Bartlett

Bulla Gastrobar


110 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park A prime Winter Park spot for tapas and cocktails, Bulla Gastrobar's flavors are crafted by Chef Diego Solano, who trained and cooked in some of Spain's most prestigious eateries. Inspired by the ingredients and culture of the country, Solano has created an authentic vision of gastronomy at the popular eatery.
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood Restaurant 7488 W. Sand Lake Road You get what you pay for, and this high-end Dr. Phillips fish house delivers. Eddie V’s offers a view of the Wheel from across Little Sand Lake, with a menu featuring items like the jumbo lump crab starter and a 22-ounce USDA Prime bone-in rib-eye.
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Eddie V’s Prime Seafood Restaurant

7488 W. Sand Lake Road
You get what you pay for, and this high-end Dr. Phillips fish house delivers. Eddie V’s offers a view of the Wheel from across Little Sand Lake, with a menu featuring items like the jumbo lump crab starter and a 22-ounce USDA Prime bone-in rib-eye.
Garp and Fuss 348 N. Park Ave., Winter Park This spot packs a punch with out-of-the-box flavor pairings like buffalo cauliflower and butternut squash & apple soup. Garp and Fuss is the place to be if you’re trying to treat your date's taste buds to something new. So grab a seat in the beautiful indoor patio-esque dining room, with greenery crawling up the walls and the sun (or moon) shining through the windows overhead, and try some new eats.
Photo via garpandfuss.com

Garp and Fuss

348 N. Park Ave., Winter Park
This spot packs a punch with out-of-the-box flavor pairings like buffalo cauliflower and butternut squash & apple soup. Garp and Fuss is the place to be if you’re trying to treat your date's taste buds to something new. So grab a seat in the beautiful indoor patio-esque dining room, with greenery crawling up the walls and the sun (or moon) shining through the windows overhead, and try some new eats.
The Wellborn 211 N. Lucerne Circle W. This quaint neighborhood hangout spot and bar aims to offer a "taste of vacation." Guests can enjoy the scenic atmosphere, small plates, desserts and Sunday brunch on top of a plentiful wine and cocktail list.
Photo via The Wellborn/Facebook

The Wellborn

211 N. Lucerne Circle W.
This quaint neighborhood hangout spot and bar aims to offer a "taste of vacation." Guests can enjoy the scenic atmosphere, small plates, desserts and Sunday brunch on top of a plentiful wine and cocktail list.
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