Sorekara
Orlando's only two-star. Fully committed; join the Tock waitlist early. Multi-room journey through Japan's 72 micro-seasons, several hours.
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Dining
Orlando has 61 restaurants in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Florida: one two-star, five one-star, 14 Bib Gourmands and 41 Recommended. These are the picks, by craving.
Japanese 4
Soseki Modern Omakase
Just ten seats facing Chef Michael Collantes; omakase built on Florida farmers and fishermen.
Norigami
Counter seats inside Plant Street Market; easy pairing with a stroll down historic Plant Street.
Nami
Two experiences: a lively dining room (skewers, maki) and an 18-course chef's counter. Don't miss the dojima roll for dessert.
Asian 1
Kai Asian Street Fare
Casual ramen-and-wings stop; a relaxed alternative when the tasting counters are booked.
Barbecue 3
Smokemade Meats + Eats
Wed–Thu 11am–3pm; Fri–Sun 11am–7pm, or until sold out
Go early: it sells out. Pepper-crusted pork ribs, jalapeño-cheddar sausage and house-baked white bread. Thanksgiving preorders close 19 Nov.
The Polite Pig
Waterfront and quick: order at the counter or bar, food comes to you. Brisket and the bourbon bar are the draw.
Smoke & Donuts BBQ
New to the MICHELIN list for 2026; a local Milk District favorite.
Contemporary 4
Camille
Reservations required, no walk-ins. Eight-seat chef's counter and four booths, across the street from Sorekara.
ÔMO by Jônt
Chef's-counter theatre just off Park Avenue; won the 2026 MICHELIN Sommelier Award, so say yes to the pairing.
Coro
(407) 629-5005(text only)
Tue–Thu 5–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 5–10pm; closed Sun–Mon
Chef-driven, ever-changing shared plates from an open kitchen; walk-ins welcome, Tock for reservations. A 20% service charge is added.
Knife & Spoon
Dry-aged steaks, pristine seafood and certified Kobe beef; eight-course Chef's Table for up to six.
American 4
The Ravenous Pig
Tue–Thu 4–10pm; Fri 4–11pm; Sat 11am–11pm; Sun 11am–9:30pm; closed Mon
The gastropub that started Orlando's modern food scene.
The Strand
Chef-owned Mills 50 neighborhood spot; the menu changes with the season, plus craft beer and natural wine.
Otto's High Dive
Dinner Mon–Thu 4–10:30pm, Fri–Sat 4–11:30pm, Sun 4–9:30pm; Sun brunch 11am–3:30pm
Neighborhood rum bar with refined Cuban-inspired cocktails and a serious espresso program; weekday happy hour 4–6pm.
Swine & Sons
Full menu at Milkhouse in the Milk District; a shorter menu is served inside The Courtesy Bar in Winter Park.