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Aloha Hawaiian Kitchen tastes like the Hawaii food I grew up with.
A small Semoran spot with good prices, a genuinely warm staff, and the loco moco I would send people to first.
4/5 editor rating
93 Stay Eat Score
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Oviedo / Restaurant
Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza
4Editor rating
Editor reviewed Best for: star-shaped pizzas, family meals.
Lake Nona/Airport / Restaurant
Runabout Brewing
3.5Editor rating
Editor reviewed Best for: wood-fired pizza, group dinners.
SoDo/South Orange / Restaurant
Vanbarry's Public House
3.5Editor rating
Editor reviewed Best for: drinks, outdoor seating.
Lake Nona/Airport / Restaurant
Pisco Peruvian
3.5Editor rating
Editor reviewed Best for: Peruvian food, high-energy dinners.
International Drive / Restaurant
Dave & Buster's Orlando
2.5Editor rating
Editor reviewed Best for: arcade nights, families with kids.
Millenia / Restaurant
The Capital Grille Millenia
5Editor rating
Editor reviewed Best for: special occasions, premium steakhouse dinners.
Lake Nona/Airport / Restaurant
Nona Blue
4.5Editor rating
Editor reviewed Featured Best for: date nights, family dinners.
Lake Nona/Airport / Restaurant
Chroma Modern Bar & Kitchen
4.5Editor rating
Editor reviewed Best for: date nights, groups.
Lake Nona/Airport / Restaurant
Agave Azul Semoran
4.5Editor rating
Editor reviewed Best for: Mexican dinner, good service.
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Downtown/Thornton Park / Hotel
Grand Bohemian Orlando
Editor reviewed
Best for: downtown weekends, arts events.
Kissimmee/Celebration / Hotel
Celebration Hotel
Editor reviewed
Best for: Celebration stays, Disney-adjacent weekends.
Altamonte Springs / Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando North
Editor reviewed
Best for: Altamonte stays, north Orlando errands.
Winter Springs / Hotel
The Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North
Editor reviewed
Best for: north Orlando stays, Winter Springs visits.
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