Monthly roundups of new restaurants, bars, and date night spots in Orlando — written by the friend who always knows where to go.
Plan Tonight's Date →A craft brewpub with a covered patio on N. Orange Ave, a Greek taverna in College Park from Orlando's most consistent restaurateur, a late-night dumpling bar on Mills Ave, natural wine in Mills 50, and the best new special-occasion table in Winter Park — summer 2026 is quietly stacking Orlando's scene.
A Michelin chef's ICON Park hand roll bar, a two-story food hall with Lake Eola views and a wine speakeasy, all-you-can-eat wagyu at the table, a Top Chef winner's new restaurant, and a celebrity cocktail lounge — Orlando's Spring 2026 openings are genuinely worth your Friday night.
From Sparrow's James Beard-nominated wine bar to a Top Chef Southeast Asian rooftop, a speakeasy food hall with views of Lake Eola, and a candlelit veranda under a century-old oak — here are the 8 new spots defining Orlando date nights this spring.
From Michelin-starred omakase at Soseki to a candlelit French bistro in College Park — the definitive guide to Orlando's best tables for couples. Every budget, every occasion covered.
Beyond dinner and a movie — 25 genuinely unique things to do in Orlando as a couple. Midnight airboat rides, password-protected speakeasies, manatee watching, rooftop bars, and more.
Vietnamese pho, James Beard-nominated tacos, Korean BBQ at the table, natural wine, live music at one of Florida's best indie venues — the complete walkable date night in Orlando's most exciting neighborhood.