Discover Florida’s diverse dining scene, featuring a mix of cuisines that mirror the state’s multicultural influence. From Miami’s Little Havana to the historic streets of St. Augustine, every region offers its unique flavors.
Whether you’re after the fresh catch of the Gulf Coast, the bold Latin American dishes of South Florida, or the innovative eats of Orlando, our guides below highlight the must-visit restaurants across the state.
Here’s a taste of what you’ll find:
- Variety of Flavors: Dive into a range of dishes from Southern classics to global specialties.
- Local Picks: Learn about the restaurants favored by locals – like myself – for authentic experiences.
- Foodie Destinations: Discover the spots known for the best seafood, Cuban, or modern American dishes.
My goal is to help direct you to Florida’s top dining experiences around the Sunshine State no matter what you are craving. I hope you have as much fun reading these as we did testing them out!
Here are a handful to get you started depending on where your visit takes you…
- My Favorite Restaurants in Orlando
- Our Top Picks in Tampa
- Meal Time in Miami
- Plenty of Great Eats in Melbourne
- Fort Myers Foodie Finds
Cocoa Village Food Tour Review
We recently got the opportunity to take a culinary tour of Cocoa Village with Halim. He is so passionate about local eats, that…
The Bearded Chef Food Truck and Break Room Review
If you have read my Best Melbourne, Florida Restaurants guide, then you know I am a big fan of the Bearded Chef. This…
Chez Quan’s of Melbourne Review
I have another restaurant to add to the Best In Melbourne list and this one is all because of flavor. Chez Quan’s is…
Mangetsu at Downtown Melbourne Review
One of my most visited restaurants in the area this year has been Mangetsu. This place has so many menu items that I…
FM Pizza Oven at Eau Gallie Arts District Review
One thing I have desired in Melbourne for a while is a flatbread pizza spot. Though some restaurants serve them, there wasn’t really…
Charlie and Jake’s Brewery and Barbecue Review
On my quest to try all the Space Coast breweries, I have finally visited Charlie and Jake’s Brewery Grille. This is a low…
Ember & Oak at Downtown Melbourne Review
There’s a new Downtown Melbourne spot that we can’t get enough of! Ember & Oak just moved in and has brought some amazing…
Naples, Florida Restaurants You Need To Try
Our trip to Naples would not have been complete without trying all the best local eats! There are a surprising amount of Naples,…
Oxford Exchange at Tampa, Florida Review
Today, I’m sharing a place that has been in my radar for years, but I finally just visited! If you are a gulf…
STK at Disney Springs Review
I continue my quest to review every Disney Springs restaurant with this post about STK. It has taken a while for me to…
Third Culture Kitchen at Titusville Review
Today I’m sharing a restaurant review for a place I think everyone should try! I have been hearing a lot of good things…
Armature Works at Tampa Heights Review
If you remember my post about Grandview Public Market, then you know I love food halls. As great as that one is, this…
Jazzy’s Mainely Lobster at Cocoa Beach Review
Today we are looking at a little slice of New England right in Cocoa Beach. Growing up in New Hampshire, I developed a…
Von Stephen Village Bier Garten at Cocoa Village Review
I had never tried much German food until moving to Florida, where I was surprised to find how many German restaurants there are…
2019 Magical Dining Month at Disney Springs Options
Despite the rain and humidity, there is one thing to look forward to for September in Florida. Every year, over 100 restaurants participate…
Raglan Road at Disney Springs Review
I can’t believe I am just getting around to writing a blog post about Raglan Road, because I’ve been enjoying this restaurant for…
The Fat Snook at Cocoa Beach Review
I’ve been raving about Crush XI for over a year now, so it is about time I reviewed their sister restaurant, The Fat…
Crydermans Barbecue at Downtown Melbourne and Cocoa Village Review
If you like barbecue food, then be prepared to have your mouthwatering with this blog post. Crydermans Barbecue opened up in Cocoa Village…
Rising Tide Tap & Table at the Cove Review
I don’t get to go up to Port Canaveral often, but now I have another reason to go back there! Rising Tide Tap…
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at Disney Springs Review
Wolfgang Puck has always had a large presence at Disney Springs and this continues with the new Wolf Gang Puck Bar & Grill….
Trend Kitchen at Indian Harbor Beach Review
It’s been over a month since my birthday, but I have still want to share a review of my wonderful birthday dinner. Andrew…
What to Order at Jaleo at Disney Springs
I have been eagerly waiting for the opening of Jaleo at Disney Springs and am so happy to see it finally open! We…
Enzo’s Hideaway at Disney Springs Review
Enzo’s Hideaway is one of Disney Springs lesser known restaurants. Ironically it is also “underground”, so maybe it’s supposed to be that way….
Grandview Public Market at West Palm Beach
If you live near a major city, you may have heard of the new Food Hall concept that I am absolutely in love…
Frontera Cocina at Disney Springs Review
Today I’m talking about one of the most underrated restaurants at Disney Springs, Frontera Cocina. It was started by Rick Bayless and the…
4R Cantina Food Truck at Disney Springs Review
There’s a new food truck at Disney Springs, and it beats all the other food trucks and many of the restaurants here! Disney…
Citricos at The Grand Floridian Review
My family has a tradition of going to a fancy restaurant every year for Christmas Eve. Now that we all live in Central…
The Wave Of American Flavors At The Contemporary Review
In addition to the Ale & Compass at the Yacht Club, I am trying to review all of the Disney Resort restaurants. These…
Holler & Dash at Celebration Review
In my last post, I share my favorite brunch on Disney World property. However I have another Disney World breakfast option that I…
Ale and Compass Brunch at the Yacht Club Review
If there’s anything a runner needs after a half marathon, it’s a hearty meal! We went to the Ale and Compass brunch after…
Cocoa Village Food Tour Review
We recently got the opportunity to take a culinary tour of Cocoa Village with Halim. He is so passionate about local eats, that…
The Bearded Chef Food Truck and Break Room Review
If you have read my Best Melbourne, Florida Restaurants guide, then you know I am a big fan of the Bearded Chef. This…
Chez Quan’s of Melbourne Review
I have another restaurant to add to the Best In Melbourne list and this one is all because of flavor. Chez Quan’s is…
Mangetsu at Downtown Melbourne Review
One of my most visited restaurants in the area this year has been Mangetsu. This place has so many menu items that I…
FM Pizza Oven at Eau Gallie Arts District Review
One thing I have desired in Melbourne for a while is a flatbread pizza spot. Though some restaurants serve them, there wasn’t really…
Charlie and Jake’s Brewery and Barbecue Review
On my quest to try all the Space Coast breweries, I have finally visited Charlie and Jake’s Brewery Grille. This is a low…
Ember & Oak at Downtown Melbourne Review
There’s a new Downtown Melbourne spot that we can’t get enough of! Ember & Oak just moved in and has brought some amazing…
Naples, Florida Restaurants You Need To Try
Our trip to Naples would not have been complete without trying all the best local eats! There are a surprising amount of Naples,…
Oxford Exchange at Tampa, Florida Review
Today, I’m sharing a place that has been in my radar for years, but I finally just visited! If you are a gulf…
STK at Disney Springs Review
I continue my quest to review every Disney Springs restaurant with this post about STK. It has taken a while for me to…
Third Culture Kitchen at Titusville Review
Today I’m sharing a restaurant review for a place I think everyone should try! I have been hearing a lot of good things…
Armature Works at Tampa Heights Review
If you remember my post about Grandview Public Market, then you know I love food halls. As great as that one is, this…
Jazzy’s Mainely Lobster at Cocoa Beach Review
Today we are looking at a little slice of New England right in Cocoa Beach. Growing up in New Hampshire, I developed a…
Von Stephen Village Bier Garten at Cocoa Village Review
I had never tried much German food until moving to Florida, where I was surprised to find how many German restaurants there are…
2019 Magical Dining Month at Disney Springs Options
Despite the rain and humidity, there is one thing to look forward to for September in Florida. Every year, over 100 restaurants participate…
Raglan Road at Disney Springs Review
I can’t believe I am just getting around to writing a blog post about Raglan Road, because I’ve been enjoying this restaurant for…
The Fat Snook at Cocoa Beach Review
I’ve been raving about Crush XI for over a year now, so it is about time I reviewed their sister restaurant, The Fat…
Crydermans Barbecue at Downtown Melbourne and Cocoa Village Review
If you like barbecue food, then be prepared to have your mouthwatering with this blog post. Crydermans Barbecue opened up in Cocoa Village…
Rising Tide Tap & Table at the Cove Review
I don’t get to go up to Port Canaveral often, but now I have another reason to go back there! Rising Tide Tap…
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at Disney Springs Review
Wolfgang Puck has always had a large presence at Disney Springs and this continues with the new Wolf Gang Puck Bar & Grill….
Trend Kitchen at Indian Harbor Beach Review
It’s been over a month since my birthday, but I have still want to share a review of my wonderful birthday dinner. Andrew…
What to Order at Jaleo at Disney Springs
I have been eagerly waiting for the opening of Jaleo at Disney Springs and am so happy to see it finally open! We…
Enzo’s Hideaway at Disney Springs Review
Enzo’s Hideaway is one of Disney Springs lesser known restaurants. Ironically it is also “underground”, so maybe it’s supposed to be that way….
Grandview Public Market at West Palm Beach
If you live near a major city, you may have heard of the new Food Hall concept that I am absolutely in love…
Frontera Cocina at Disney Springs Review
Today I’m talking about one of the most underrated restaurants at Disney Springs, Frontera Cocina. It was started by Rick Bayless and the…
4R Cantina Food Truck at Disney Springs Review
There’s a new food truck at Disney Springs, and it beats all the other food trucks and many of the restaurants here! Disney…
Citricos at The Grand Floridian Review
My family has a tradition of going to a fancy restaurant every year for Christmas Eve. Now that we all live in Central…
The Wave Of American Flavors At The Contemporary Review
In addition to the Ale & Compass at the Yacht Club, I am trying to review all of the Disney Resort restaurants. These…
Holler & Dash at Celebration Review
In my last post, I share my favorite brunch on Disney World property. However I have another Disney World breakfast option that I…
Ale and Compass Brunch at the Yacht Club Review
If there’s anything a runner needs after a half marathon, it’s a hearty meal! We went to the Ale and Compass brunch after…