Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers
It's no secret Orlando has a big appetite and big opinions on its culinary institutions. Orlando Weekly readers cast their votes to let us know their favorites in all things food and dining, from best chef to best theme park treats to best wings and more. Here are the winners of all 92 food and dining categories, chosen by you and your community in our annual Best of Orlando® Readers Poll.
Sink your teeth into the readers' picks and staff picks winners from Best of Orlando® 2024.
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Best Late-Night Restaurant
Winner: Tori Tori
Finalists: Gringos Locos, Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria
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Best Latin Restaurant
Winner: Black Bean Deli
Finalists: Zaza Cuban Comfort Food, Pio Pio Restaurant
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Best Audubon Park or Baldwin Park Restaurant
Winner: Domu
Finalists: Seito Sushi, The Osprey
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Best Local Chef
Winner: Mike Rumplik, The Nauti Lobstah
Finalists: Henry Moso, Kabooki Sushi; Wendy Lopez, Reyes Mezcaleria
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Best Local Coffee Roaster
Winner: Foxtail Coffee Co.
Finalists: Lineage Coffee Roasting, Lobos Coffee Roasters
Best Locally Made Hot Sauce
Winner: Tijuana Flats Smack My Sweet Ass and Call Me Sally Hot Sauce
Finalists: Mad Hombre Hot Sauce, Jason’s Mom’s Sauce
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Best Longwood Restaurant
Winner: Enzo’s on the Lake
Finalists: Mykonos Authentic Greek Cuisine, Pickles Authentic New York Delicatessen
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Best Lunch
Winner: Beefy King
Finalists: Black Bean Deli, Tacos My Guey
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Best Maitland Restaurant
Winner: Luke’s Kitchen and Bar
Finalists: Francesco’s Ristorante and Pizzeria, Antonio’s
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Best MetroWest Restaurant
Winner: Teak Neighborhood Grill
Finalists: Sloppy Taco Palace, Mikado Sushi and Grill
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Best Mexican Restaurant
Winner: Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana
Finalists: Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant, Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar
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Best Middle Eastern Restaurant
Winner: Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine
Finalists: Mediterranean Deli, The Dough Show
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Best Milk District Restaurant
Winner: Stasio’s Italian Deli and Market
Finalists: Beefy King, Se7enBites
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Best Mills 50 or Colonialtown Restaurant
Winner: Pig Floyd’s Urban BBQ
Finalists: Hawkers Asian Street Food, Tori Tori
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Best Nachos
Winner: Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana
Finalists: Tacos My Guey, Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar
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Best Outdoor Dining
Winner: Hillstone
Finalists: Boxi Park Lake Nona, Maxine’s on Shine
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Best Peruvian Restaurant
Winner: Pio Pio
Finalists: Aji Ceviche Bar, Papa Llama
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Best Phở
Winner: Pho 88
Finalists: Viet-Nomz, Little Saigon
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Best Place to Buy Meat
Winner: Petty’s Meat Market
Finalists: Freshfields Farm, Wild Fork
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Best Place to Buy Produce
Winner: Publix
Finalists: Freshfields Farm, Winter Garden Farmers Market