Orlando has evolved into a true culinary hot spot, with sophisticated tastes for even the most food-savvy attendee. While we’re home to exclusive national restaurant brands — such as The Capital Grille, Morton’s The Steakhouse and Ruth’s Chris Steak House — we also serve up an extensive menu of regional and international fare that can only be found here. Attendees will rave about Le Coq au Vin, Norman’s or Vines Grille & Wine Bar, all unique to Orlando.
No matter where your participants are meeting in Orlando, they have to eat. May we suggest any one of the numerous districts that offer unique dining experiences for attendees? There’s an abundance of dining districts waiting for attendees to discover, no matter where the meeting is located in Orlando. You may be familiar with some of these areas; others may be new. But all are guaranteed to provide meals that impress.
Attractions Area
Incorporating the Walt Disney World® Resort, SeaWorld® Orlando and Universal Orlando® Resort, as well as numerous other attractions, this area includes some of the destination’s most well-known restaurants and eateries. And many hotels with notable dining too.
Convention Center
Located on the south end of International Drive near the Orange County Convention Center, this corridor includes dozens of restaurants that cater to meeting attendees. Pointe Orlando, a nearby dining and entertainment complex, is an ideal location for large groups.
Downtown Orlando
Downtown Orlando and its adjacent neighborhoods offers a broad spectrum of culinary experiences, from casual bistros to fine dining establishments. The area includes the “ViMi District” with more than a dozen Vietnamese restaurants.
Lake Mary/Heathrow
Located approximately 45 minutes north of the Orange County Convention Center, Lake Mary/Heathrow is a charming suburb and high-tech business corridor. The area includes numerous dining options and is also the corporate headquarters of Ruth’s Chris Steak House.
Sand Lake Road/Restaurant Row
Known to locals and savvy visitors as “Restaurant Row,” this mile-long stretch of Sand Lake Road includes more than two dozen casual and upscale dining options. Located just a few miles from the Orange County Convention Center, the area is a popular mealtime destination for business travelers and meeting attendees.
Winter Park
This suburb of Orlando serves some of the region’s most sophisticated fare on Park Avenue, a quaint dining and shopping district lined with oak trees and brick streets. Numerous cafés, bistros and restaurants provide the perfect location to motivate the team or close an important business deal.
