Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers (2024)

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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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Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers (1)

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Best Desserts

Winner: Sampaguita Ice Cream
Finalists: Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream, Gelato-go Orlando

Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers (2)

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Best Altamonte Springs Restaurant

Winner: Santiago’s Bodega
Finalists: Antica Pizzeria and Market, Nonno’s Italian Restaurant

Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers (3)

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Best Audubon Park or Baldwin Park Restaurant

Winner: Domu
Finalists: Seito Sushi, The Osprey

Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers (4)

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Best Bakery

Winner: Charlie’s Bakery and Creamery
Finalists: The Glass Knife, Buttermilk Bakery

Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers (5)

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Best Bar Food

Winner: Tori Tori
Finalists: Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar, The Hideaway Bar

Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers (6)

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Best Barbecue Restaurant

Winner: 4 Rivers Smokehouse
Finalists: Pig Floyd’s Urban BBQ, Yellow Dog Eats

Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers (7)

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Best Birria

Winner: Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana
Finalists: Tacos My Guey, Hunger Street Tacos

Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers (8)

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Best Boba Tea

Winner: Royal Tea
Finalists: Blended Bistro and Boba, Chewy Boba

Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers (9)

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Best Breakfast

Winner: Se7en Bites
Finalists: Keke’s Breakfast Cafe, Shakers

Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers (10)

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Best Brunch

Winner: Briarpatch Restaurant
Finalists: Maxine’s on Shine, Santiago’s Bodega

Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers (11)

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Best Burger

Winner: Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes
Finalists: The Tap Room at Dubsdread, The Hangry Bison

Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers (12)

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Best Caribbean Restaurant

Winner: Otto’s High Dive
Finalists: Caribbean Sunshine Bakery, Crocante Restaurant

Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers (13)

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Best Casselberry Restaurant

Winner: Bagel King
Finalists: Johnny’s Diner, Colorado Fondue Co.

Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers (14)

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Best Cheap Eats

Winner: Beefy King
Finalists: Tacos My Guey, Gringos Locos

Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers (15)

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Best Cheesesteak

Winner: LaSpada’s Original Cheesesteaks and Hoagies
Finalists: Kappy’s Subs, Cavo’s Bar and Kitchen

Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers (16)

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Best Chinese Restaurant

Winner: Hawkers Asian Street Food
Finalists: Taste of Chengdu, Peter’s Kitchen China Bistro

Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers (17)

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Best Coffee Bar

Winner: Foxtail Coffee Co.
Finalists: Lineage Coffee Roasting, Haan Coffee

Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers (18)

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Best College Park Restaurant

Winner: The Tap Room at Dubsdread
Finalists: The Current, Pizza Bruno College Park

Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers (19)

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Best Cuban Sandwich

Winner: Black Bean Deli
Finalists: Zaza Cuban Comfort Food, Cubans on the Run

Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers (20)

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Best Date Restaurant

Winner: Prato
Finalists: Christner’s Prime Steak and Lobster, Maxine’s on Shine

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