Brio

480 N Orlando Ave, Ste. #108, Winter Park, FL 32789-2990 407-622-5611

Description: WINTER PARK. Popular and upscale, Brio offers guests all the flavors of Tuscany. For starters, try the calamari that's made with a hint of pepperoncini. Main entrees center around gourmet pizzas, pasta dishes, steaks and seafood. Many of the meats and seafood are wood-grilled, bringing out the distinct flavors of the ingredients used. Weekend brunch features specialties such as the frittata al forno and Tuscan French toast, topped with berries, marscarpone cheese and maple syrup. Reservations strongly recommended. Smart casual to trendy attire appropriate.
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Dexter's of Thorton Park

808 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801 407-648-2777

Description: DOWNTOWN. A happening place, Dexter's is a great choice for lunch, dinner or after work drinks. Boasting a great happy hour, this restaurant offers tasty appetizers, beer on tap or by the bottle and wine by the glass or the bottle. The diverse menu features dishes that include White Spinach Lasagna and Applewood Smoked Salmon Fettucine, and a malted waffle station and omelette construction center are available for weekend brunch. Put on your trendiest togs, as here you'll want to see and be seen, especially if you are unattached! Outdoor patio dining available.
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First Watch

249 W State Rd 436, Altamonte, FL 32714 407-682-2315

Description: ALTAMONTE. Start the day off right with a hearty breakfast from First Watch. They're well known for their great pancakes and French toast, which come with fruit toppings and an assortment of syrups. They also dish up omelets, waffles and all the traditional bacon and egg combinations. Try a side order of the savory home fries for added sustenance, and wash it all down with strong black coffee. From the diversity of the diners, you can see that all are welcome.
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House of Blues Orlando

1490 E Buena Vista Dr, Downtown Disney West Side, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 407-934-2583

Description: DOWNTOWN DISNEY ®. One of Orlando's most popular live music venues, HOB (as it is called by those in the know) offers top-level live entertainment and a brilliant Mississippi Delta-inspired menu that features everything from jambalaya and étouffée to fried catfish and pork chops. HOB has a variety of stages, including an outdoor garden stage, an intimate jazz lounge inside and the grand main stage, where national acts perform. If architecture and interior design are your things, then you'll definitely want to tool around the eclectic bars and dining areas. Sunday's Gospel Brunch is not to be missed! Brunch reservations required.
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Hue ­ A Restaurant

629 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801 407-849-1800

Description: DOWNTOWN. This contemporary, upscale bar and grill boasts marvelous eclectic eats. Asian influence predominates in many of the dishes, such as the tuna tartare with crispy wontons and sesame ginger vinaigrette. Comforting mains, like teriyaki-braised short rib with sweet risotto and sauté of vegetables, both satiate hunger and delight the palate. Bold shapes and a crisp, understated design characterize the inviting dining room and bar.
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La Coquina

1 Grand Cypress Blvd, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32819 407-239-3853

Description: LAKE BUENA VISTA. Considered one of the area's most desirable "special occasion" destinations, La Coquina offers an incredible lakeside view and the talents of a resident pianist. Terrific service complements a seven-course meal at the chef's table. A prix fixe menu makes the agony of choice less penetrating and allows you to concentrate on the experience rather than the decision. If you're intent on savoring the Grand Marnier soufflé while black swans drift on the lake outside, that's a good thing. DiRoNA award-winner.
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Park Plaza Gardens

319 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 407-645-2475

Description: WINTER PARK. Evocative of a garden with its abundance of flowers and live trees, this restaurant is a romantic respite from run-of-the-mill establishments. With views of Park Avenue, it's also a great place to watch passers-by. The traditional menu is given over to meat and seafood entrees, each entree coupled with an appropriate sauce. The pork porterhouse is tinged with cranberries and honey; the salmon gains flavor with avocado and citrus. Snapper and crab cakes are also popular items. Sunday brunch breaks from convention with entrees ranging from omelets and French toast to wild salmon and roast duckling and appetizers including mozzarella and tomato salad and Prince Edward Island mussels. Reservations recommended.
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Texas de Brazil

5259 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 407-355-0355

Description: INTERNATIONAL DRIVE. Few restaurants can compete with the atmosphere ­ and, yes, the cuisine ­ of this colorful chain of Brazilian-style churrascarias. A family-friendly ambience pervades as diners enjoy a feast for the ages, one that features gaucho-wearing servers circling the South American-themed dining room with mouthwatering skewers of seasoned beef, chicken, lamb, pork, and Brazilian sausage. Just pick what you want, and they're happy to serve it up. Added temptations are Texas-sized side dishes like garlic mashed potatoes and sweet fried bananas ­ the extravagant salad bar has been known to turn heads as well.
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The Boheme

325 S Orange Ave, The Grand Bohemian Hotel, Orlando, FL 32801 407-581-4700

Description: DOWNTOWN. Located in the Westin Grand Bohemian Hotel, the Boheme offers an upscale atmosphere and satisfying New American cuisine from dawn to dusk. Premium ingredients highlight menu offerings, which include asparagus crushed diver scallops and crown roast rack of lamb. Its abundant Sunday brunch draws large crowds, and the bar, which features live music, provides a luxurious spot for evening entertainment.
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