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East End Market gets a Venetian snack bar; there’s another Johnny’s Diner, and more Orlando food news

Plus Smokemade celebrates 5th anniversary April 11-12 with help from Kaya, Jam Hot Chicken, Golden Hour Wine

by Faiyaz Kara April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Food + Drink

Orlando’s 17 hottest new restaurants right now, according to Yelp

From Thai street food to New Jersey-style pizza to Michelin-approved sushi

by Chloe Greenberg April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

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Perla’s Pizza x Smoke + Donuts collab in the Milk District; Unplugged Social Cafe opens on I-Drive

Plus plenty more Orlando food events and restaurant openings

by Faiyaz Kara March 25, 2026March 29, 2026

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Sparrow and El Donut Shoppe launch Thursday Night Vinyl; Zaza Cuban to open on Lee Road, and more Orlando food news

by Faiyaz Kara March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Food + Drink

28 Orlando restaurants with casual patios perfect for nice weather

Longstanding brunch spots to new sports bars to family-friendly terraces and more

by Orlando Weekly Staff March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

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Black Bean Deli drops Winter Garden; H&H Bagels brings NYC to Orlando; plus more

Restaurant openings and closings around town

by Faiyaz Kara March 17, 2026August 3, 2026

Food + Drink

55 new restaurants, bars and sweet shops opening in Orlando this year

From live-fire cooking and back-alley eats to sweet dessert soups and omakase treats

by Faiyaz Kara March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Food + Drink

30 new restaurant openings in Orlando this spring

New Filipino bakeries, fish camps, upscale omakase, New Zealand-style treats, Siamese flavors and Palestinian street eats

by Faiyaz Kara and Chloe Greenberg March 6, 2026March 9, 2026

Food + Drink

27 hidden gem small town restaurants only a drive from Orlando

Treehouse bars, diners, steakhouses, tapas bars and some very homegrown restaurants everyone should know about

by Orlando Weekly Staff February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

Sushi Saint is now open in former Bar Kada space

The handroll bar and sushi lounge from Michelin-recognized chef Michael Collantes is now also open in Winter Park

by Juanita Olarte February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

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Vines Grille and The H team up as Vines by H; a second location of Sushi Saint opens

Plus bye-bye Bahama Breeze, Final Whistle pub pops up in Thornton Park, and more local food news

by Faiyaz Kara February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Food + Drink

The Black-owned restaurants all of Orlando should know about

Communities are only as powerful as the food they’re fueled by

by Orlando Weekly Staff February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

Food + Drink

Orlando’s 30 most unique dining experiences

Sushi bars, Prohibition-era eateries, X-rated desserts, tableside jousting, meals aboard the Titanic and authentic international flavors

by Orlando Weekly Staff February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Food + Drink

The 25 most romantic restaurants in Orlando

Wine and dine your Valentine (or yourself)

by Orlando Weekly Staff January 30, 2026February 2, 2026

Food + Drink

Local restaurant news: Kappo Tsan is now open; Ivanhood wine bar Arden has closed

Plus plenty more openings, closings, and new Orlando tastes

by Faiyaz Kara January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

News

24 big things coming to Orlando in 2026

Another huge year for live music, theme park happenings, hometown drag heroes, sports, food and all the rest

by Orlando Weekly Staff January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Food + Drink

The 12 most memorable plates our critic cleaned in 2025

Best Bites 2025

by Faiyaz Kara January 4, 2026January 4, 2026

Food + Drink

Here are the Orlando restaurants closed in 2025 we’ll miss the most

Farewell to some of our faves

by Chloe Greenberg December 22, 2025December 30, 2025

Food + Drink

Orlando’s 24 hottest new restaurants opened in 2025

The new spots waiting for a hungry, warm welcome to the city

by Faiyaz Kara and Chloe Greenberg December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Food + Drink

27 essential Orlando restaurants to take out-of-town visitors to

Whether you’re looking for a decades-old classic, a glitzy Michelin-starred eatery, a cozy breakfast spot or even something with live entertainment, Orlando’s got it.

by Orlando Weekly Staff December 19, 2025December 19, 2025