Top Best American Restaurants in Apopka

"One of the biggest surprises during the pandemic was Dovecote Brasserie chef Clay Miller leaving the restaurant he founded (and partially owned) to become executive chef of the Ravenous Pig. It’s a powerhouse move for the powerhouse Winter Park stalwart, but even before Miller’s arrival, the Pig impressed with their stellar curbside conduct and equally astral Southern-tinged fare. Of note are its convenient curbside “dinners for two” offering everything from prime rib and Nashville hot chicken to shrimp and grits and short-rib tacos."

"This restaurant is a James Beard Award Nominee that sources local ingredients. The Ravenous Pig in Winter Park is 7 miles from the heart of Orlando. Husband and wife, James and Julie Petrakis opened the restaurant in 2007."

"No surprise one of the city’s best restaurants would serve one of the city’s best brunches every weekend from 11 a.m."

"This beloved local hang has worked hard to keep things safe and comfortable for its guests throughout the pandemic, adding a multitude of covered, outdoor seating options while remaining as bubbly as its extra-large, extra-fruity mimosas throughout. Despite this, Maxine’s, like many restaurants around Orlando, has been having trouble staffing, prompting owners Kirt and Maxine Earhart to suspend service on Wednesdays for the time being. “Employment challenges are real,” says Kirt Earhart."

"Popular for its live music and brunch, Maxine’s on Shine is doing both right. Tucked away in a quiet residential area surrounded by 100-year-old oak trees, this place can be tricky to find. You’ll often find the owner Maxine, one half of the husband and wife team that runs Maxine’s on Shine, happily mingling with guests."

"Norman’s Restaurant is on Central Florida Parkway in Orlando. It's on the lobby level inside The Ritz-Carlton Orlando. It’s considered one of the area’s finest restaurants."

"This popular restaurant in downtown Orlando is hailed for its creative New American dishes and drinks. As its name suggests, no visit is complete without trying one of the signature mule cocktails, of which there are 9 different variations. Owned and operated by graduates from The Culinary Institute of America, this fun restaurant partners with local farmers, fisheries and small businesses to create its fresh and inventive meals."

"If we had a 10Best Neighborhoods for day drinking and eating list the areas around Thornton Park would certainly make the roster. And with its outdoor seating (and rustic-modern interior) the Stubborn Mule would get a mention. Brunch sort of screams "let's sit outside," as well, and so it would get a double-tap."

"With 3 locations in the Orlando area to choose from, 310 is taking American cuisine to new levels of excitement. Alfresco dining is available at all locations, including Lakewood."

"Fine art and refined amenities converge at the Alfond Inn, a boutique hotel in the ritzy Winter Park neighborhood. Voted the Best Hotel in Florida for four years straight by readers of Condé Nast Traveller, the Alfond Inn is much more than a hotel. You’ll love wandering their halls and gazing at masterpieces from the Cornell Fine Arts Museum."

"Located in Winter Park, Florida, this hotel offers free WiFi and an outdoor pool. Rollins College is located 650 metres from the property. Park Avenue, where guests can shop and dine, is 750 metres..."

"Shake Shack is a modern day “roadside” burger stand known for its 100% all-natural Angus beef burgers, griddled-crisp flat-top dogs, fresh-made frozen custard, crinkle cut fries, craft beer and wine, and more. See you at the Shack!"

"Specialty & Gourmet Foods | $ | View Location of Shake Shack. OUTDOOR DININGTAKEOUT. Modern day version of a roadside burger stand serving delicious burgers, chicken, hot dogs, shakes, frozen custard, beer, wine & more."

"This little donut shop roared onto the Central Florida food scene just before Christmas, and it hasn’t looked back. Originally founded in Miami just five years ago, The Salty has become an Orlando favorite in short order with their signature 24-hour brioche donuts, complemented by Intelligentsia coffee. Co-founder and owner Andy Rodriguez, who began The Salty with wife Amanda, says that Orlando was a natural fit when they decided to expand north."

"We couldn’t do a Best Donuts in Orlando post without mentioning the Salty Donut!. Recently opened up in the Audubon Park District if Orlando, the Salty Donut offers amazing creations like the brioche blueberry pancake, tres leches, coconut macaroon, and their famous toasted coquito. The Salty Donut also offers amazing coffees like iced lattes, and cold brew, that pair perfectly with your hot and fresh donut!"

"The maple bacon is surprisingly smoky (in a good way) and the Cinnamon Toast Crunch latte is so spot-on it's unreal. The donuts and coffee are a lit..."

"Springfield’s favorite purveyor of sweet treats (and second home to Chief Wiggum and Springfield’s finest), where you’ll find giant donuts, specialty coffee and more."

"This place is actually really good ngl, their pizza is amazing and the options to choose from is also really unique. Plus, they have cookies :) More reviews"