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The 27 most romantic restaurants and bars in Orlando

By Alexandra Sullivan and Chloe Greenberg 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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Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland
Enzian Theater has a sizable and atrractive patio surrounding its Eden Bar, perfect for enjoying a drink or small bite before catching a late-night movie.

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Norman's

7924 Via Dellagio Way
After a three-year hiatus and a 16-year run at the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes, Norman Van Aken's legendary eatery Norman's made a triumphant return in the Dr. Phillips area earlier this year. The menu's Latin-Caribbean DNA is still intact, but flavors from Japan and Southeast Asia expand on Van Aken's "New World" culinary vision.

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Capital Room

102 E. First St., Sanford
With an array of craft cocktails, savory tapas and delicious sweets, this chill lounge has something unique to add to every savory meal. Choose an exquisite cocktail, fine wine or craft beer from their menu to complement your meal.

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Prato

124 N. Park Ave., Winter Park
Orlando Weekly readers' "best Italian restaurant" three years in a row, Prato scores huge with Orlandoans and visitors for its authentic Italian dishes. You’ll battle crowds to get a seat at this loud Park Avenue “it spot,” but once inside, the rustic Italian creations will justify the body-checking. As you can read in our Prato review, "You'd be hard-pressed to find better meatballs in the city, seriously."

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Sushi Saint

400 Pittman St.
A temaki bar and lounge by Michelin-starred chef Mike Collantes, Sushi Saint brings stellar hand-roll sushi to downtown Orlando, wrapped in an elegant atmosphere.

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The Guesthouse

1321 N. Mills Ave.
Watch out — if you're not paying attention you might just drive right past this popular Mills 50 bar and hangout spot. The Guesthouse offers a sprawling bar with ample seating indoors, plus the worth-the-wait patio out back. It's more intimate (meaning you might need to fight for a spot) but the vibe is worth it.