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When it comes to outdoor dining, Orlando is the best place to go. The sunny weather and pleasant temperature throughout the year provide a variety of outdoor dining options in the city.
Due to the new normal in which social distancing is a part of life, outdoor dining is the current trend for those who want to go on dining with family or friends.
If you want to enjoy a serene dining experience after a hectic week at work or just to relax with great food and drinks, you might want to check out the selection of some of the recommended restaurants where you can enjoy the best outdoor dining experience, just the right time for the upcoming fall season.
Let us check out the choices that are arranged based on the type of outdoor dining – open-air patios, covered patios, waterfront views, intimate courtyards, and curbside + al fresco.
Try Outdoor Dining at Restaurants With Open-Air Patios
Eden Bar
For a romantic dinner or to enjoy a delicious meal or refreshing drink before a movie, this outdoor restaurant and bar is a good choice and connected to Enzian Theater.
1300 S Orlando Ave., Maitland / (407) 629-0054
Bulla
Enjoy a weekend brunch or happy hour with friends with a curbside patio.
110 S Orlando Ave., Winter Park / (321) 214-6120
À La Cart
When it comes to great food and craft beer, take your pick from this outdoor mini food truck park with permanent, rotating trucks.
609 Irvington Ave., Orlando / (407) 776-4693
Grape & The Grain
If you have a furry companion along, drop by at the dog-friendly food trucks during Wednesday-Saturday nights.
1110 Virginia Dr, Orlando / (407) 674-6156
Hungry Pants
If you want to enjoy an outdoor ambiance with picnic tables and umbrellas, drop by for plant-focused treats for brunch.
3421 S Orange Ave., Orlando / (407) 412-6300
Hamilton’s Kitchen
Situated within The Alfond Inn, enjoy delectable dining with in-house, sommelier, chef-prepared cuisine
300 E New England Ave, Winter Park / (407) 998-8089
Luke’s Kitchen and Bar
For a cozy patio seating, delicious food, cocktails, and twinkling lights, it is the ideal spot for a date night.
640 South Orlando Ave, Maitland / (407) 674-2400
Plant Street Market
Enjoy live music in this pet-friendly outdoor patio along with a market with several food vendors and a craft brewery.
426 W Plant Street, Winter Garden / (786) 671-1748
STK Orlando
Savor delicious meals in a rooftop terrace with daily happy hour from 3-6:30 PM.
1580 E Buena Vista Drive / (407) 917-7440
The Whole Enchilada
This Tex-Mex eatery in the heart of downtown Winter Garden is where you can indulge in the best margaritas in town on a colorful rooftop terrace.
129 W Plant St., Winter Garden / (407) 347-9699
Covered Patio Restaurants for a Different Perspective
Armando’s
An Italian eatery with covered outdoor dining areas along with curbside tables in Hannibal Square
463 West New England Ave, Winter Park / (407) 951 8930
Artisan’s Table
Savor a good selection of globally-inspired meals and craft cocktails under a covered patio.
55 W Church St Suite 128, Orlando, (407) 730-7499
Café Tu Tu Tango
Enjoy bottomless brunch during Saturdays and Sundays with tapas in an artful space with live entertainers on weekends.
8625 International Drive, Orlando / (407) 248-2222
Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen
This stylish Lake Nona staple boasts a brightly-colored interior, vibrant accents, airy outdoor patio, and tapas-type menu suitable for sharing. Match your tapas with refreshing seasonal cocktails.
6967 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando / (407) 955-4340
The Glass Knife
For those who love desserts, this is a highly recommended spot. Enjoy photographic treats alongside delectable food items. If you drop by early, you can indulge in their infamous donuts.
276 S Orlando Ave, Winter Park / (407) 500-2253
Mia’s Italian Kitchen
When it comes to authentic Italian food, you will surely enjoy the family-style dining plus the daily happy hour on a covered patio.
8717 International Drive, Orlando / (407) 601-7130
Enjoy an Urban View with Curbside / Al Fresco Dining Options
Braccia
A combination of Italian and Brazilian cuisine where you can enjoy crispy thin-crust pizzas in an outdoor patio with a relaxed ambiance.
153 E Morse Blvd, Winter Park / (407) 636-9918
Bosphorous
If you want to enjoy Turkish cuisine, this is the right spot where you can enjoy curbside patio dining.
108 S Park Ave, Winter Park / (407) 644-8609
Menagerie Eatery & Bar
Enjoy a weekend brunch, happy hour, and fun cocktails at this curbside hangout in Thornton Park.
101 S Eola Dr, Orlando / (407) 601-5219
Pepe’s Cantina
This is a lovely gem in Winter Park that boasts tableside guacamole, Tex-Mex dishes, rotating specials, and happy hour.
433 W New England Ave, Winter Park / (321) 972-4881
Tapa Toro
As a must-visit spot at ICON Park, this Spanish eatery features tapa and made-to-order paella. You can also enjoy a lovely brunch during the weekends along with unlimited sangria and paella, weekly happy hour, and flamenco performances.
8441 International Dr #260, Orlando / (407) 226-2929
Scenic Waterfront Views as you Dine
The Boathouse
Enjoy a great view in this waterfront eatery situated at Disney Springs.
1620 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista / (407) 939-2628
Seasons 52 Orlando
Savor a delicious meal in this waterfront patio with seasonal dishes complement with savory mini desserts.
7700 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando / (407) 354-5212
Canvas Restaurant & Market
If you want to enjoy a picturesque sunset view, this spot is the right choice with its vivid interior, great menu, and waterfront patio.
13615 Sachs Avenue, Orlando / (407) 313-7800
Hillstone
As one of the most gorgeous spots in Orlando, it is a romantic dining venue, especially at sunset. Enjoy a delicious meal from the patio that oversees Lake Killarney. Do not forget to look good in your favorite formal attire.
215 S Orlando Ave, Winter Park / (407) 740-4005
World of Beer – Downtown Orlando
If you fancy a few mugs of beer while enjoying scenic views of Lake Eola, this is the ideal spot for brunch during weekends or happy hour.
431 E Central Blvd Ste b, Orlando / (407) 270-5541
Restaurants with Intimate Courtyards for a Tranquil Dining Experience
Barnie’s Coffee & Tea
This Winter Park coffee shop boasts courtyard dining tables where you can enjoy a hot cup of coffee during cool afternoons.
118 S Park Ave, Winter Park / (407) 629-0042
Dovecote
With its spacious outdoor courtyard, it is the ideal spot to enjoy hearty weekend brunch, casual lunch, or special dinner with your loved one. You will surely love the French-inspired dishes matched with innovative classic cocktails.
390 North Orange Avenue, Suite 110, Orlando / (407) 930-1700
1921 Mount Dora
This is a sophisticated and art-laden spot where you can enjoy lunch and dinner plus the happy hour for a relaxing evening with friends.
142 East 4th Avenue, Mount Dora / (352) 385-1921
The Old Jailhouse
Enjoy delicious dishes and the best cocktails in the former home of Sanford’s Old Jailhouse. Try dining behind bars for a trip back in time.
113 S Palmetto Ave, Sanford / (407) 548-6964
Final thoughts
When it comes to outdoor dining spots, Orlando has a huge selection of the best and must-try venues to include in your bucket list. If you want to enjoy an outdoor ambiance while maintaining the latest social distancing regulations, why not drop by in one of these spots to enjoy a delectable meal with family or unwind with friends during happy hour.
