Yolanda’s Guidebook
Nightlife
Centro de Orlando
Mills 50
North Mills AvenueNeighborhoods
Here are a few local eats, activities, and entertainment if you're looking for something outside of the typical tourist attractions. Visiting these places will make you feel like you've explored real Orlando.
Although this is a mostly residential area, there are a few hidden gems that you can’t miss! Mikado Sushi has been around more than 10 years and has some eclectic rolls that are presented beautifully. Achilles Art Cafe is a unique laidback spot decorated with original art. It’s a great spot to work on your computer and offers tasty coffee and a large selection of wine. Teak neighborhood grill has some of the best burgers and fries in town, with plenty of different styles to choose from. You can choose the indoor pub style atmosphere or enjoy the weather on the outdoor patio area. Locals have been coming for years as they are a huge on sports and trivia nights.
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Metro West
Although this is a mostly residential area, there are a few hidden gems that you can’t miss! Mikado Sushi has been around more than 10 years and has some eclectic rolls that are presented beautifully. Achilles Art Cafe is a unique laidback spot decorated with original art. It’s a great spot to work on your computer and offers tasty coffee and a large selection of wine. Teak neighborhood grill has some of the best burgers and fries in town, with plenty of different styles to choose from. You can choose the indoor pub style atmosphere or enjoy the weather on the outdoor patio area. Locals have been coming for years as they are a huge on sports and trivia nights.
This is an upscale area with plenty of nice restaurants and happy hours to choose from. You’ll feel like you’re in France at Le Cafe de Paris with its delightful atmosphere, plus the owners are friendly and always there. Bosphorous is a Turkish restaurant with many flavorful dishes to suit any palette. Seito Sushi has a relaxing after 5 vibe with tasty craft cocktails and sushi rolls. American Social is a new bar to the Orlando area with excellent happy hour specials including appetizers that really stand out from regular bar food.
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Doctor Phillips
This is an upscale area with plenty of nice restaurants and happy hours to choose from. You’ll feel like you’re in France at Le Cafe de Paris with its delightful atmosphere, plus the owners are friendly and always there. Bosphorous is a Turkish restaurant with many flavorful dishes to suit any palette. Seito Sushi has a relaxing after 5 vibe with tasty craft cocktails and sushi rolls. American Social is a new bar to the Orlando area with excellent happy hour specials including appetizers that really stand out from regular bar food.
This is a charming picturesque neighborhood with plenty of photo ops and activities. The Crooked Can is a microbrewery that is a must visit if you’re into beer. It is attached to the Plant St Market which has rows of food and snacks available to enjoy along with your beer. The Whole Enchilada is a cozy Tex-mex restaurant with amazing margaritas and one of the most inviting rooftop areas around. If you’re feeling active, rent bikes and take a leisurely ride down the West Orange Trail or visit Lakeview Park just a few streets away from the main downtown area.
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Winter Garden
This is a charming picturesque neighborhood with plenty of photo ops and activities. The Crooked Can is a microbrewery that is a must visit if you’re into beer. It is attached to the Plant St Market which has rows of food and snacks available to enjoy along with your beer. The Whole Enchilada is a cozy Tex-mex restaurant with amazing margaritas and one of the most inviting rooftop areas around. If you’re feeling active, rent bikes and take a leisurely ride down the West Orange Trail or visit Lakeview Park just a few streets away from the main downtown area.
This is one of Orlando’s older neighborhoods with plenty of charming and high end places to visit. The Porch is a great meeting spot for food and drinks any time of day, and their brunch is an absolute pleasure. Park Ave is decked with plenty of restaurants and shops to suit any mood. Domu is one of the most popular restaurants currently as they’ve made a name with their ramen and appetizers, just make sure you get there right when they open to reserve a spot!
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Winter Park
520 Orlando AveThis is one of Orlando’s older neighborhoods with plenty of charming and high end places to visit. The Porch is a great meeting spot for food and drinks any time of day, and their brunch is an absolute pleasure. Park Ave is decked with plenty of restaurants and shops to suit any mood. Domu is one of the most popular restaurants currently as they’ve made a name with their ramen and appetizers, just make sure you get there right when they open to reserve a spot!
International Drive is a huge tourist spot, but even so there are still places to visit that lots of people overlook. Pio Pio serves Colombian and Peruvian cuisine that is to die for. If you’re looking for a fun and different activity, Andretti’s indoor karting and games is an excellent way to spend the day. With race tracks, arcade games, and bowling, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. For nighttime fun, Mango’s is a live dinner show that turns into a dance club afterwards so your night can go on and on.
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I Drive
7021 International DrInternational Drive is a huge tourist spot, but even so there are still places to visit that lots of people overlook. Pio Pio serves Colombian and Peruvian cuisine that is to die for. If you’re looking for a fun and different activity, Andretti’s indoor karting and games is an excellent way to spend the day. With race tracks, arcade games, and bowling, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. For nighttime fun, Mango’s is a live dinner show that turns into a dance club afterwards so your night can go on and on.
Outdoors
Wekiwa Springs
Cocoa Beach