EW
AAO PREVIEW
22
September 2011
compiled by EyeWorld staff
Orlando dining
W
ith more than 5,000
dining options,
Orlando's restaurants
offer enough variety to
please everyone's
palettes. Although many of these
places cater to families, there are
plenty of upscale options, and Walt
Disney World is home to several
world-renowned restaurants.
Fine Dining
Amura
54 W. Church St.
407-316-8500
www.amura.com
Cuisine: Japanese
Selected by Zagat as one of the best
sushi restaurants in the world, this
restaurant prides itself on serving
nothing but the best. The fresh in-
gredients, relaxing ambiance, and
friendly service have made this spot
a hit with diners.
Café D'Antonio Ristorante
691 Front St.
Celebration, Fla.
407-566-2233
www.antoniosonline.com
Cuisine: Italian
Located in the Disney-developed
community of Celebration, the
menu at this restaurant features
items representative of Italy's many
regions. Diners enjoy a lakeside view
and an extensive wine list.
Norman's
4040 Central Florida Parkway
407-206-2400
www.grandelakes.com/Normans-74.html
Cuisine: Fusion
This restaurant, located at the Ritz-
Carlton, brings sophistication to
Orlando. The cuisine is a fusion of
Latin and Caribbean recipes with
traditional European technique and
innovation.
Roy's
7760 W. Sand Lake Road
407-352-4844
www.roysrestaurant.com
Cuisine: Fusion
At Roy's, European techniques and
Asian cuisine meet Hawaiian hospi-
tality to create a unique dining expe-
rience. The restaurant features the
finest seafood with a focus on the
fish found in the oceans surround-
ing Hawaii.
Seasons 52
7700 Sand Lake Road
407-354-5212
www.seasons52.com
Cuisine: American
This spot is a fresh grill and wine bar
with a focus on seasonal ingredients.
Seasons 52 offers a sophisticated ex-
perience with its diverse wine list
and seasonally inspired dining
choices.
Casual Dining
Celebration Town Tavern
721 Front St.
Celebration, Fla.
407-566-2526
www.thecelebrationtowntavern.com
Cuisine: Steakhouse
This family-owned seafood and
steakhouse restaurant is a comfort-
able neighborhood gathering spot.
Evoking a traditional Boston tavern,
diners can expect good beer, hearty
portions, and football playing on
the big-screen TV.
McDonald's European Café
7344 Sand Lake Road
407-264-0770
www.mcfun.com
Cuisine: Fast Food
Billed as the "world's finest McDon-
ald's," this spot features in-house
chefs who make traditional café fare,
such as gourmet pizzas, paninis, and
delicious desserts. The walls of glass
windows offer spectacular views of
the Sand Lakes.
Tommy Bahama's Restaurant & Bar
9101
International Drive
321-281-5888
www.tommybahama.com
Cuisine: Tropical
Escape
to an island paradise with a
visit to Tommy Bahama's Restau-
rant. Savor the tropical fare and un-
wind with one of the many cocktails
listed on the extensive drink menu.
Top Disney Dining
Citricos
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Lake
Buena Vista, Fla.
407-939-3463
disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/citricos
Cuisine: Southern European
The Citricos menu features meals in-
spired by the cuisine of Provence,
Tuscany, and the Spanish Riviera,
such as seared steaks and creative
risotto dishes. The restaurant's
knowledgeable sommaliers can assist
in selecting the perfect wines to
complement the southern European
flavors.
Sanaa
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas –
Kidani Village
Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
407-939-3463
disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/sanaa
Cuisine: African
Sanaa means "work of art" in
Swahili, and this restaurant lives up
to its name. Enjoy African cuisine
with Indian flavors served in a spa-
cious dining room with an artistic
atmosphere.
Yachtsman Steakhouse
Disney's Yacht Club Resort
Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
407-939-3463
disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/yachtsman-
steakhouse
Cuisine: Steakhouse
This restaurant serves high-grade
steaks, seafood, free-range chicken,
and lamb dishes. Diners at this New
England-themed spot can watch the
chefs prepare their meals in the
open kitchen.
EW
Orlando, October 22-25, 2011
