One of Orlando’s most anticipated dining events is back and bigger than ever. Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining, presented by Orlando Health, returns from August 14 through September 30, featuring a record breaking 188 participating restaurants, including 38 newcomers and 16 MICHELIN Guide recognized restaurants. Reservations are now open, giving diners plenty of time to plan their culinary adventures across Central Florida.
Guests can enjoy specially curated three course prix fixe menus priced at $40 or $60, with restaurants spanning Orlando, Winter Park, Lake Nona, Celebration, Mount Dora, Kissimmee, Winter Garden, Lake Mary, and beyond. This year’s lineup includes exciting first-time participants such as ÔMO by Jônt, the program’s first Michelin starred restaurant, along with newcomers like Bar Helios and Flora Taverna at Universal Helios Grand Hotel, Jazz Tastings, Sushi Saint, Osteria Ester, Jala Indian Cuisine, Vesuvio, Vines by H, and many more.
Returning favorites continue to make Magical Dining one of the best ways to experience Orlando’s award-winning restaurant scene at an exceptional value. Sixteen participating restaurants have been recognized by the MICHELIN Guide Florida, including BACÁN, Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen, Kabooki Sushi, MediterrAegean, and 1921 Mount Dora, giving diners even more opportunities to enjoy some of the region’s most celebrated kitchens.
Beyond the dining experience, every meal supports a great cause. Visit Orlando will donate $1 from every $40 meal and $2 from every $60 meal to OCA (Opportunity, Community, Ability), this year’s primary charity beneficiary. OCA provides programs, therapy scholarships, and resources for individuals with autism and developmental differences, while helping families access critical support services. Since adding the charitable component in 2009, Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining has raised nearly $3.3 million for local nonprofits.
Also returning this year is Magical Nights, pairing Magical Dining reservations with exclusive hotel offers at participating resorts including Evermore Orlando Resort, Grande Lakes Orlando, Hilton Orlando, Lake Nona Wave, Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, and additional properties. It’s an easy way to turn dinner into a weekend staycation while exploring everything Orlando has to offer.
Menus are now live, complete with filters for cuisine, location, price, and dietary preferences. With several of Orlando’s most sought-after restaurants participating, reservations are expected to fill quickly…