American restaurants in Orlando

    Inside Orlando city limits, American cooking means neighborhood kitchens in Audubon Park, Thornton Park, and College Park far more than it means anything on International Drive.

    20 listings. Each entry shows its neighborhood and its city or town, so it is clear when a place is not inside Orlando city limits. Ratings appear only where the source and check date are known.

    American restaurants in Orlando listings

    Artisan's Table

    Farm-to-fork concept across from Lake Eola with house-cured meats, seasonal tasting plates, and craft cocktails on tap.

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    Polished

    Boxi Park

    Shipping-container food hall that has become the social center of Lake Nona. Rotating vendors serve tacos, barbecue, poke, and craft cocktails in an open-air courtyard with live music.

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    Casual

    Dexter's

    Thornton Park staple with an approachable wine list, solid brunch, and a patio on Washington Street that anchors the block.

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    Relaxed

    K Restaurant

    Chef Kevin Fonzo's intimate BYOB spot with a seasonal, farm-forward tasting menu and warm, unhurried hospitality.

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    Intimate

    Nona Blue Modern Tavern

    A polished neighborhood tavern with an expansive patio overlooking the Lake Nona town center. The short rib flatbread and seared ahi tuna have earned devoted followings.

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    Upscale Casual

    Nona Social

    Lake Nona's newest social hub combines craft cocktails with elevated comfort food. The lobster mac and cheese and wagyu sliders draw the neighborhood's young professionals.

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    Trendy

    Stubborn Mule

    Gastropub with smoked meats, creative cocktails, and a rooftop bar overlooking the Wall Street Plaza scene.

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    Lively

    The Boheme

    Grand Bohemian Hotel's signature restaurant with Sunday jazz brunch, wagyu tartare, and a gallery-adjacent dining room.

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    Refined

    The Hatchery

    Shared kitchen food hall with rotating vendors, a central bar, and a covered patio that functions as the neighborhood living room.

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    Industrial

    The Monroe

    Rooftop restaurant and lounge overlooking Lake Eola with elevated bar bites, craft cocktails, and sunset views.

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    Vibrant