Best American Restaurants in South Orlando

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1. Canvas Restaurant and Market

4.6

Exceptional(2036)

$$$$

• American • South Orlando

Booked 77 times today

Canvas Restaurant & Market is located at the Laureate Park Village Center in the heart of Lake Nona. The 278-seat restaurant is one of Orlando's only waterfront dining destinations and serves new American cuisine. Known for one of the best brunches in Orlando, our sunset views, extensive outdoor seating, and great food and drink, and our great service, Canvas is perfect for a drink at the bar, a business lunch, a romantic dinner or a relaxing brunch.

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2. Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(1857)

$$$$

• American • South Orlando

A cornerstone of Lake Nona Town Center, Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen serves a colorful spectrum of snacks, starters and social plates such as deviled eggs, goat cheese balls, flatbreads, and charcuterie boards. Larger main offerings include steaks, lamb and jambalaya. The extensive bar menu features a range of local and craft beers – including a selection brewed right next door at Park Brewing, hand-crafted sodas, garden-to-glass specialty cocktails, and fine wines.A variety of seating options are provided throughout the sleek indoor/outdoor space including cozy banquettes, a covered patio, and outdoor lounge area with built-in fire features. Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen’s vibrant bar and lounge creates a social environment where guests can connect, dine, and unwind.

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3. Nona Blue Modern Tavern

4.7

Exceptional(1842)

$$$$

• American • South Orlando

Booked 37 times today

“This is food the way we like to eat,” says Joe Davi, Founding Partner at Nona Blue.Davi and Bill Bona, also Founding Partner at Nona Blue, saw American dining trending toward smaller portions with different tastes; sharing at tables had always been an option, now it was being encouraged. As the vision for Nona Blue began to come into focus, Bona and Davi began crafting their “Shareables” menu, featuring items that can be passed among an entire table or serve as a meal for a single guest.

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4. Marlow's Tavern - Lee Vista

4.5

Awesome(64)

$$$$

• American • Lee Vista

Booked 14 times today

Whether you're looking for a great spot for dinner, a place to grab a quick lunch, or a night of drinks with your friends, Marlow's Tavern is the perfect place for you and your guests! Our restaurant is a great place to get a high quality, made from scratch meal in Lee Vista, where our menu includes tavern favorites like our grilled Atlantic salmon and our classic Southern staple of shrimp and grits.Here at Marlow's, we embrace a relaxed neighborhood feeling. This is a great place where friends, coworkers, and family can come together over a great meal. Marlow's offers classic tavern seating, and a few flat screens to let you enjoy the big game, but that aren't distracting from your company. There's also a patio to welcome you to outdoor dining, where you can enjoy handcrafted cocktails and enjoy some sunshine all at once.

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5. Cafe Tu Tu Tango - Orlando

4.7

Exceptional(5316)

$$$$

• American • I Drive / Sand Lake

Booked 135 times today

Open for dining room and patio dining, curbside pickup and delivery! Bottomless and à la carte brunch available every Saturday and Sunday. For more than 30 years, Café Tu Tu Tango has brought food, art and fun to Orlando’s tourism corridor on International Drive. The tapas-style, small-plates menu features a wide array of sharable dishes. Guests enjoy live entertainment and resident artists working in the restaurant. The beverage menu features art-inspired craft cocktails, signature sangrias, beer and wine. Open for lunch, dinner and bottomless weekend brunch.

6. The Hampton Social - Orlando

4.6

Exceptional(967)

$$$$

• American • Downtown Orlando

Booked 37 times today

The Hampton Social - Orlando is the perfect place to imbibe and enjoy the feeling of summer days. Located at Pointe Orlando, on I-Drive by the Convention Center, The Hampton Social offers an indoor dining room, expansive outdoor patio, private dining room and our "Rosé All Day" Lounge. Known for our lively dining experiences featuring exceptional coastal-inspired food, cocktails and live music in a beautifully designed atmosphere.

7. Knife & Spoon

4.5

Awesome(513)

$$$$

• American • I Drive / Sand Lake

Booked 95 times today

Knife & Spoon, a signature steak & seafood restaurant conceived and led by award-winning Chef John Tesar was awarded a coveted MICHELIN Star in the 2022 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Florida. John Tesar was called "the single most talented cook I ever worked with" by Anthony Bourdain. Tesar also enjoys the pseudonym Jimmy Sears in Bourdain's bestselling memoir KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL and in MEDIUM RAW. An iconoclastic celebrity of the food world, Tesar came up as a chef in New York City at 13 Barrow St, 44 & Hell's Kitchen, Vine, and the Supper Club. He then went on to open two acclaimed restaurants in Dallas that have been named among the best in the country by Bon Appetit, Eater, Gayot and Esquire. He has garnered praise from Food & Wine and The New York Times, has appeared on The Today Show and The Early Show, and is a two-time contestant on Bravo's "Top Chef." For more information, please visit www.JohnTesar.com.

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8. Sugar Factory - Orlando

4.1

Excellent(6521)

$$$$

• American • I Drive / Sand Lake

Booked 151 times today

Sugar Factory Orlando features delectable dinner selections. This celebrity favorite is sure to satisfy any sweet-tooth craving. Signature treats include famous Couture Pops, smoking Goblet Drinks, candy infused cocktails, and the one-and-only King Kong Sundae. We also will be serving brunch on Saturday and Sunday between 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM. Reservations are HIGHLY recommended for any day that you are wanting to dine with us.*18% Auto Gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more*

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9. The Capital Grille - Millenia, Orlando

4.8

Exceptional(2452)

$$$$

• American • Downtown Orlando

Booked 36 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for its expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. See you soon.