Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Orlando by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Orlando using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#28. DOMU
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1781 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3201 Corrine Drive Ste 100 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Ramen, Asian Fusion, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Chima Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.4/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7830 West Sand Lake Road Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Steakhouses, Brazilian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Mia's Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (2066 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8717 International Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, American
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Crocante Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4311 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Puerto Rican, Bars, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#24. The Hampton Social - Orlando
- Rating: 4.2/5 (641 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9101 International Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, New American, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Christner's Prime Steak and Lobster
- Rating: 4.2/5 (494 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 729 Lee Road Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. The Venetian Chop House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 8101 World Center Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Steakhouses, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Santiago's Bodega
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1712 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 802 Virginia Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Tapas Bars, Spanish, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Four Flamingos A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1 Grand Cypress Blvd. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6967 Lake Nona Blvd. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1102 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 529 North Alafaya Trl Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Wine Bars, Wine Tasting Room, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#17. A Land Remembered
- Rating: 4.4/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 9939 Universal Blvd. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Highball & Harvest
- Rating: 4.4/5 (507 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4012 Central Florida Pkwy Orlando, Florida
- Categories: New American, Bars, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#15. The Pinery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 295 Northeast Ivanhoe Blvd. Ste A Orlando, Florida
- Categories: American, Southern, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Bull & Bear
- Rating: 4.4/5 (491 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Kres Chophouse
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1067 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 17 West Church St. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#12. The Moderne
- Rating: 4.4/5 (327 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1241 East Colonial Drive Mills 50 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars, Pan Asian
- Read more on Yelp
#11. YH Seafood Clubhouse
- Rating: 4.4/5 (472 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 8081 Turkey Lake Road Ste 700 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Dim Sum, Cantonese
- Read more on Yelp
#10. The Strand
- Rating: 4.5/5 (496 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 807 North Mills Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: New American
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#9. Delaney's Tavern
- Rating: 4.5/5 (678 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1315 South Orange Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Bacan
- Rating: 4.5/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6100 Wave Hotel Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Desserts, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Nami
- Rating: 4.6/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6004 Artist Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Adega Gaucha
- Rating: 4.6/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 8204 Crystal Clear Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Brazilian
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Bombay Street Kitchen
- Rating: 4.7/5 (432 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6215 South Orange Blossom Trl Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Indian
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#4. Chatham's Place
- Rating: 4.7/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 7575 Drive Phillips Blvd. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Kaya
- Rating: 4.8/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 618 North Thornton Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Filipino, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Kadence
- Rating: 4.9/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1809 Winter Park Road Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Camille
- Rating: 5.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 4962 New Broad St. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: French, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
