Eating in the Orlando area
Downtown and its environs hold the pick of the locals'
eating haunts; most visitors, however, head for
International Drive's inexpensive all-day buffets and gourmet
restaurants. There's a strict embargo on taking food into any of
the theme parks, where the best restaurants are in Epcot's World
Showcase - head for Japan, Morocco or Mexico.
Bahama Breeze 8849 International Drive tel 407/248-2499.
Decent Caribbean food in an upbeat atmosphere.
The Globe 25 Wall St Plaza tel 407/422-1669. This is a
perfect place for inexpensive Nouveau American snacks and light
meals, such as pan-seared salmon salad and veggie burgers. Open 24
hours.
Le Coq au Vin 4800 S Orange Ave tel 407/851-6980. French
restaurant with surprisingly low prices for top-notch food.
Magic Mining Company 7763 W Hwy-192 tel 407/396-1950.
Colorful steak and seafood mountain-themed joint.
Ming Court 9188 International Drive tel 407/351-9988. An
exceptional Chinese restaurant, serving delicious potstickers, dim
sum and fragrant noodles, is not as costly as you might expect.
Numero Uno 2499 S Orange Ave tel 407/841-3840.
Inexpensive, downtown Cuban restaurant.
Race Rock Supercharged Restaurant 8986 International
Drive tel 407 248-9876. A race-car-themed restaurant with auto
memorabilia on walls serves such eclectic American choices as
burgers, milkshakes and malts at super-reasonable prices.
TuTu Tango 8625 International Drive tel 407/248-2222.
This lively restaurant is done out like an artist's studio.
Painters and sculptors work as you eat superb pan-Asian, New World
and Mediterranean food, including seared tuna sashimi or black bean
soup.
White Wolf Café 1829 N Orange Ave tel 407/895-5590. The
down-to-earth café/antique store is known for creative sandwiches
and generous salads.
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