This is a second location for a restaurant called 310 Park South, which was named for its address on Park Avenue in Winter Park. But 310 Lakeside is not at 310 Lakeside, it’s at 301 Pine. Very confusing. The food here is mostly straightforward — steaks, pastas, salads. And most of it is done well enough. The lake on whose side the restaurant sits (actually, it’s across the street) is Eola.
Dining at the bar
Agave Azul Winter Park
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900 S. Orlando Ave.
Orlando
407-972-3414
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A second location for this Mex (with a lot of Tex). The food is inventive and flavorful if not entirely authentic.
American Kitchen Bar & Grill
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1905 Hotel Plaza Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista
407-828-2828
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The menu, under the direction of chef Venoy Rogers III, offers an array of choices, including Small Bites that that would suit a group that wanted to share a meal tapas style, and Provisions that offer more substantial meals. (The Small Bites Tour gets you three appetizers for just $25.) Both categories have varied selections but most of them proudly proclaim local ingredients: Canaveral shrimp, Florida corn, Kissimmee mushrooms and such. The location might give some people pause, but this is some of the best food in town.
American Social
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7335 W. Sand Lake Road
Orlando
407-454-9992
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Boisterous sports bar out of South Florida with good food, especially the burger. Vibrant happy hour.
Antonio’s House of Pizza
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528 Park Avenue S.
Winter Park
407-636-7222
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Formerly Maestro Cucina Napoletano, Antonio’s HOP still features pizza, of course, but not the Naples style. Now the crust is crustier — not wrong, just different. Good toppings on the pies, and the Spaghetti Bolognese is wonderful
Armando’s
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463 New England Ave.
Winter Park
407-951-8930
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A new offering from Armando Martorelli, owner of Trattoria Toscana on Park Avenue, Armando’s is a more casual Italian restaurant. Pizzas are a focus, but there are also full entrees, such as veal Milanese, and the price point is very good, with most entrees in the mid teens.
It’s a big bright space with doors and windows that open wide to the outdoors. There is plenty of seating outside, too.
Armando’s College Park
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2305 Edgewater Drive
Orlando
407-930-0333
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A College Park outpost of the Hannibal Square eatery. The vibe here is a bit more vibrant, at least on nights that have a good crowd, which seems to be most of them.
Atlantic Beer & Oyster
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358 Park Ave N
Winter Park
407-636-7029
A wharfside atmosphere in the heart of Winter Park serving fresh, plump oysters and good, cold beer.
Attic Door
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28 W. Plant Street
Winter Garden
407-750-7063
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Formerly known as J.R.’s attic Door, this Winter Garden wine and music spot is now owned by the folks from Chef’s Table at the Edgewater and the Tasting Room, which means they’ve also added a food element. Good food, too. The gumbo is as good as any you’ll find in New Orelans.
Banrai Sushi
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Rosen Shingle Creek
Orlando
407-996-3663
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This is the latest in the ongoing trend of sushi bars in hotel lobbies. But this isn’t just a slap-dash sort of place. The sushi here is unfailingly fresh and creative.