Orlando Area Restaurants

I recently discovered one of the best restaurants in
Orlando, Florida when it comes to good food and good times: Taverna Opa on I-Drive!

A group of friends and I were looking for a new place to satisfy our “Friday Night Spectacular: Dinner and Drinks” (I know, I know… We name our weekly rendezvous, but just go with it.). None of us had been to Taverna Opa before, but had heard good reviews. From the moment we stepped in the door, we were having a blast! The atmosphere is like “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” meets “Cheers.” Guests and employees alike are throwing napkins and yelling “Opa!”, dancing on the tables (Seriously! It’s encouraged by the staff!), and singing to the music. You can’t help but get caught up in the excitement and join in.

This wasn’t just some bar for rowdy weekenders, either. While the Ouzo was flowing freely, there were families with little kids all the way up to Grandma and Grandpa dancing and having a good time. Anyone and everyone looking for a lively evening can enjoy some kabobs and hummus at this place.

So if you’re looking for some good food and a great time (Come on, who doesn’t want to indulge their inner child by throwing napkins on the floor and stomping on the table during dinner?!?), I highly suggest stepping into a whole other world over at Taverna Opa!

Looking to catch one of Orlando’s famous dinner shows? My family and I recently had the same idea and ended up choosing Medieval Times and I’m glad we did.

The food was far beyond what I expected (Be ready to eat with your hands) and was more than filling. As far as the show went, we were entertained from the opening introduction of the knights to the closing ceremony where they fought on horseback.

This is no ordinary meal with the family and I would go back again.

When it comes to top sushi restaurants in Orlando, Ran Getsu on International Drive, has to rank towards the very top. I read about Ran Getsu on a plane ride with my fiancée to Orlando. After reading Sky Mall for the 3^rd time I switched over to the travel magazine in the seat pocket and stumbled across the Ran Getsu write up.

After gorging myself with their specialty sushi’s and delicious tempura I could attest to the fact that this sushi restaurant may have very well been “one of the nation’s best” like the magazine said.

We even got lucky and dined on a night when they performed a traditional Japanese drum ceremony in the restaurants beautiful garden.