Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places 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."

"Every second Sunday of the month, Mennello Musem of American Artholds a free family fun day. Families will get to create a free miniature art project and take a family friendly docent led tour of the museum. Location: 900 East Princeton Street, Orlando, FLPhone: (407) 246-4278Cost: Adults $5/Kids 6-17 $1 (Family Fundays are FREE for everyone)"

"By Ebyabe (Own work) [GFDL or CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons. Located just north of downtown Orlando on the shore of Lake Formosa is The Mennello Museum of American Art. The Mennello Museum of American Art showcases changing exhibitions featuring American art of all styles and periods, including travelling shows."

"Go beyond the typical Orlando attractions and spend a day at the Orlando Museum of Art, the region's leading cultural institution. Art enthusiasts will find an extension collection, including American art from the Colonial period to the 1960s; African art reflective of peoples and cultures throughout the African continent; the art of the Ancient Americas; and an outstanding contemporary art collection from 1945 to the present. The museum is closed Mondays and major holidays."

"While the Orlando Museum of Art has a wide spectrum of art in various media and style. The Florida Prize in Contemporary Art. Right now in its fourth year, has become a highly anticipated event for the venue."

"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."

"There's a word we want to use about Domu's phenomenal curry ramen (the other varieties are palate stunners, as well) but we're not sure how to spell that noise Homer Simpson makes when he is particularly food-enthralled. Ramen, the bowls are definitely shareable, and an array of beautifully plated pan-Asian offerings are what all the fuss is about at Domu, and the fare is definitely fuss-worthy. You can level up your bowl with adds on including fried chicken thighs and braised pork belly, or skip the soup and go for some crispy wings or the "cheezus," a gloopy-wonderful cheesy bowl comprised, in part, of melted mozzarella, mayo, fresh roasted corn and Japanese spices."

"As its name depicts, it is a Japanese cuisine restaurant that not only offers some of the famous Japanese origin recipes but also local ones. Situated near the East End market, Domu is a chic and modern space with whitewashed brick walls. You must be thinking about what you should order when you visit this place?"

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by DOMU (@domufl) on Oct 15, 2018 at 6:53am PDT"

"Located in downtown Orlando, Fratelli's Italian Restaurant serves a simple menu of classic Italian cuisine to enjoy as a sit-down or takeaway meal as well as daily specials and catering services. The menu features appetizers of fried mozzarella, calamari, and bruschetta, freshly prepared salads, homemade soups, and house-made pasta dishes. Wood-fired pizza, calzone, and strombolis can also be ordered in three different sizes, while special entrees include chicken parmigiana, shrimp fra diavolo, eggplant rollatini, and chicken marsala."

"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."

"Located in Grand Oak Village, La Café de Paris offers a slice of Parisian charm in the heart of Orlando. The delightful Francophile bistro serves an array of French-inspired fare, house-roasted coffee and specialty drinks, freshly baked pastries, and homemade gelato. The all-day menu includes breakfast, lunch, and early dinner with creative takes on traditional classics such as vegetable omelets, breakfast and panini sandwiches, homemade quiches, croque monsieur and croque madams, and savory crêpes."

"Crepes, coffees, and croissants aplenty can be enjoyed at this family-friendly cafe that serves up French delights all day long. Run by husband and wide team, Claude and Chantal, the Cafe De Paris has been a part of the Orlando food scene since 2007 and is popular with locals and visitors alike. Handmade omelettes, traditional French Croques and a wonderful selection of freshly blended coffees add to the accessible European feel in the heart of the Dr phillips community."

"An Orlando original with roots in France, and located down the street from Dr. Phillips' famed Restaurant Row, Le Cafe de Paris specializes in house-brewed blends. Make sure you arrive hungry, as the full breakfast and lunch menus, including many desserts, are served all day."

"Le Gourmet Break brings Paris to Orlando with a charming bistro-style eatery offering a selection of crêpes, homemade quiches, freshly baked pastries, and house-roasted coffee in a bright and airy environment. An excellent spot for breakfast and great coffee, Le Gourmet Break serves a creative menu of dishes ranging from three-egg omelets and egg scrambles to omelet bagels and croissants, French breakfasts of baguettes and jam, a selection of mouthwatering pastries, and gourmet sandwiches and wraps. Fresh salads and homemade soups are also on offer, along with croquet monsieur and madams, panini and croissants sandwiches, quiche of the day, and sweet and savory crêpes."

"Central Business District's Le Gourmet Break, located at 150 S. Magnolia Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cafe, bakery and breakfast and brunch spot 4.5 stars out of 377 reviews."

"If I only had one option for ice cream for the rest of my life Midnight Sun would win easily. Currently, the only place you can get happily bloated off their goods is at the Deland Farmer's Market on Friday nights from 6PM - 9PM. I promise you, it's worth your gas money."