Highest-rated restaurants in Orlando by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Orlando, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#21. Joury Ice-Cream & Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 457 Avalon Park South Blvd. Ste 200 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Creperies, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. ShouFi MahFi Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 4.8/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8379 South John Young Pkwy Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Selam Ethiopian & Eritrean Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (721 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5494 Central Florida Pkwy Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Ethiopian, Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Kaya

- Rating: 4.8/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 618 North Thornton Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Filipino, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Haan Coffee

- Rating: 4.8/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1235 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. JazTro By Chef D.O.C.

- Rating: 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 829 Good Homes Road Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Latin American, Puerto Rican, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Zeytin Turkish Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4439 Edgewater Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Halal, Turkish, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Zorba's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7325 Lake Underhill Road Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. But First Coffee Shop

- Rating: 4.8/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7726 Winegard Road Ste 101 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Uncle Tony's Backyard Bbq

- Rating: 4.8/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6807 South Orange Ave. Ste 110 Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, Soul Food, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. King O Falafel - Orlando

- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 7967 South Orange Blossom Tr Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Kook'n with Kim

- Rating: 4.9/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 307 West Kennedy Blvd. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Southern, Soul Food, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Ceylon Hut

- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Sri Lankan
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Estilo Casero

- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14200 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Kadence

- Rating: 4.9/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1809 Winter Park Road Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. EDOBOY Standing Sushi Bar

- Rating: 4.9/5 (160 reviews)
- Address: 728 North Thornton Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Palm Beach Meats

- Rating: 4.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3421 South Orange Ave. Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Meat Shops, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Orlando City Deli

- Rating: 4.9/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 330 South Orange Blossom Trl Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Natsu Omakase

- Rating: 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 777 North Orange Ave. Ste C Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Irregular Smash

- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1300 Alden Road Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Burgers, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Coro Restaurant

- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 3022 Corrine Drive Orlando, Florida
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.