Best Dinner Places to Eat 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."

"From humble beginnings helping his parents run two restaurants at the age of 15 to opening Kabooki Sushi at the age of 22 and quickly becoming one of Orlando’s most creative sushi chefs says a lot about the drive and passion of Henry Moso. His extravagant, free-for-all omakases are legendary and the ingredients he sources from local waters and those in the Pacific are unparalleled. After opening a second Kabooki Sushi in Dr. Phillips, Moso expanded and completely renovated the original restaurant on East Colonial Drive as the pandemic raged."

"Kabooki Sushi offers all the traditional sushi rolls and sashimi, but for a truly over-the-top culinary adventure, consider the chef-selected multi-course omakase experience. Just make sure to not get too full: The house-made desserts, like the goat cheese panna cotta and beet cake, served with Thai basil, beet powder, black pepper almonds, olive oil, and beet vinegar, are divine."

"The Boheme is a stylish and sophisticated spot on Orange Avenue that boasts an elegant setting with original artworks and modern décor for an upscale breakfast experience. The swanky eatery draws a crowd for early morning coffee and pastries, and long, languid mimosa and Bloody Mary-infused Sunday jazz brunches. The Grand Bohemian Sunday Brunch is a must with a delectable array of mouthwatering choices, including specialty chef’s stations, a la carte side items, and unlimited mimosas."

"Hotel: a delicious word that conjures crisp sheets, sleeping in, vacation. "Brunch" is another sleep-in kind of word. And when the accommodations in question are as top-tier as the Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, then you know the brunch â€" in this case a Jazz Brunch at its acclaimed Boheme restaurant â€" is going to be something truly exceptional."

"Located at Grand Bohemian Hotel in downtown Orlando, The Boheme is hosting an Easter Champagne Jazz Brunch with a wide range of entrees, gourmet family-style dishes, and tableside options, plus desserts and unlimited mimosas, coffee, tea, and sodas. Pricing: $74 per person. For more information visit website."

"Prato is an upscale enough venue in which to celebrate a landmark anniversary or well-deserved promotion but also casual enough to bring the (well-behaved, please) kids for some wonderfully crispy pizza from the wood-burning oven and sandwiches like the BLT panini or the excellent heirloom eggplant version. Exposed brick, twinkly lights and some patio seating on Park Avenue give the place a cosmopolitan feel. Prato's menu pulls on classic Italian for inspiration but pays due diligence to culinary evolution, allowing for creativity and some turns that might surprise you."

"Orlando's Winter Park neighborhood has become the center of the culinary scene in the city. One mainstay that always has people lining up is Prato. Each of the Italian dishes on the menu has a modern twist."

"Don't use the word hipster to describe this place,' says Tess, the server. She prefers 'weirdo eclectic.' Whatever you call it, you get the picture. This, er, hipster-hippie hangout has folks hiding behind..."

"Based at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando, Mama Della's Ristorante is a family-friendly restaurant that serves authentic Italian cuisine from Naples, Piedmont, and Tuscany. The intimate eatery welcomes diners with its strolling musicians, a large crackling fireplace, and the time-honored tradition of unsurpassed hospitality. Exuding an ambiance of “La Dolce Vita,” Mama Della's serves a menu of traditional fares such as antipasto platters and small plates of appetizers, fresh garden salads, creamy pasta dishes, hearty meat and chicken plates, and decadent desserts."

"Located within Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando, Mama Della’s Ristorante offers great food and an even better atmosphere, with strolling musicians serenading restaurant guests throughout their meals."

"Also in the Portofino and another family-favorite is Mama Della’s Ristorante. This is a homier Italian concept. And a step out of some of the dining rooms I have visited in Brooklyn."

"If you’re looking for a spot to go to on the weekend to wind down, Sideward Brewing Orlando is it. This family-owned brewery is a small and cozy place to hang out with friends, drink some good beer, and have meaningful conversations. They have grim reaper decor hanging through the place but don’t be fooled, it’s very much a lively space."

"Sideward Brewing is one of the breweries in Orlando that is family owned. Founded by Garrett, Mandy and Austin this brewery is located in Orlando’s Milk District. Located in a 100-year-old warehouse, where 20 craft brews are on tap and constantly rotated, this is a great place to come relax and enjoy some Orlando craft beer!"

"After seven years of brewing acclaimed craft beer in Bradenton on Florida’s west coast, Motorworks Brewing has finally opened a taproom and brewery in downtown Orlando. The new location features a seven-barrel brewhouse with 15-barrel tanks for onsite production, ensuring plenty of volume for award-winning brews like Adoptable Lager, Pulp Friction® Grapefruit IPA, Midnight Espresso Coffee Porter® and more. In addition to offering 24 of their acclaimed drafts on tap, Motorworks’ Orlando location boasts more than 30 packaged beers, wine, a robust kitchen menu and even a full liquor cocktail menu."

"Warm, melty grilled cheese: that's serious comfort fare right there. At Toasted, they level it up a notch with gourmet takes on the good old ooey-gooey, flat-pressed fave that takes you straight back to childhood. For nostalgia junkies and "safe" eaters, they've got the 101 (that's actually what they call it), simple, unfancy tomato and cheddar."

"The Bob Carr Theater is managed by the Dr. Phillips Center and located in Creative Village. The intimate theater’s acoustics make it ideal for concerts, symphony and ballet performances, and private conferences."

"From the intimate Orlando Repertory Theatre and Mad Cow Theatre to the Broadway Across America Orlando series, the entertainment options are endless."