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
The Wooden Rooster at St. Petersburg, Florida
During our trip to St. Petersburg, I found the downtown area to be lacking in breakfast options. We went to the Locale Market…
Yesake at Disney Springs Review
I am finally reviewing a Disney Springs spot that I have been wanting to try for at least a year. Yesake was one…
Taco ‘Bout Delicious: Discover the Best Tacos in Orlando
If you know me, you know that I love burritos, tacos and pretty much all Mexican food! It’s definitely one of my top…
The Confidante Miami Beach: Our New Year’s Eve Stay
Andrew and I just got back from an amazing New Year’s Eve trip to Miami Beach and I am dying to tell you…
The Mansion at Downtown Melbourne Review
The Mansion is a Melbourne staple that is perfect for any occasion. I have been coming here for years and it never gets…
Red Mesa St. Petersburg – A Mexican Food Must
I love Mexican food and since Melbourne doesn’t have many options, I am always looking for new places when I travel. I have…
The Eau Gallie Arts District: 15 Reasons To Visit
The Eau Gallie Arts District, known as EGAD, is one of my favorite parts of the Space Coast. This area is dedicated to celebrating…
Weekend at Ginnie Springs and Gainesville
In Florida, it’s almost a rite of passage to go tubing at a freshwater spring. I have been to Wekiwa Springs State Park…
Morimoto at Disney Springs Review
After a couple years of wanting to try Morimoto at Disney Springs, we finally got the chance to go. We decided this would…
Oak and Stone at Downtown St. Pete Review
There’s a new restaurant taking St. Petersburg by storm and I was lucky enough to be at the soft opening! Oak and Stone…
Crush Eleven at Downtown Melbourne Review
Crush Eleven has been a foodie favorite on the Space Coast for years. However, in January they decided to shake things up and…
Cafe Surfinista is the Space Coast Spot for Acai Bowls
I have been loving Acai Bowls for a few years now, but sadly there were no local restaurants that made them. Finally this…
Wine Bar George at Disney Springs Review
Wine Bar George is now open and finally completes the Landing of Disney Springs, which has been in construction since 2013. This area…
El Ambia Cuban Restaurant at Downtown Melbourne
One of the many things Florida is known for is it’s Cuban food and the Space Coast has plenty of great options to…
Geyser Point Bar & Grill at The Wilderness Lodge
In regards to WDW resorts, the Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World is severely under appreciated for all it has to offer. The…
St. Augustine Eats
I’ve been living in Florida for a while now but I still had not had the chance to explore St Augustine. I finally…
Paddlefish at Disney Springs
Today I am looking at another Disney Springs restaurant that has opened in the past year. Paddlefish is an upscale seafood restaurant that…
Downtown New Smyrna Beach
I love Melbourne’s downtown, but I have to say, New Smyrna Beach has a lot going for itself as well. I went up…
Cape May Cafe at The Beach Club
Cape May Cafe is a Disney World buffet restaurant located in the Beach Club resort. As a kid, I loved going to the…
Umami Sushi
There is no shortage of sushi restaurants in Brevard County and I continue to see new ones popping up everywhere. We tend to…
Backwater at Downtown Melbourne Review
Whenever anyone from out of town visits, I always take them to Backwater. This restaurant is the quintessential Florida brunch place. It has…
Avocado Grill
After scuba diving, we were in the mood for a light meal so we decided to check out Avocado Grill. It is in…
The Cowfish at Universal CityWalk
We like City Walk at Universal Orlando, but rarely go because unlike Disney Springs you have to pay for parking. However on this…
Homecomin’ at Disney Springs
Of all the new Disney Springs restaurants, Homecomin’ is the one I have been most surprised by. Despite its new name (I preferred…
Cedar’s Cafe
I have had a hard time finding Mediterranean restaurants in Florida, so I was very excited when I discovered Cedar’s Cafe. This unassuming…
Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Port Orleans Riverside
The moderate resorts at Disney World are vastly under appreciated and even we are guilty of not showing them the love they deserve….
The Tiny Turtle at Cocoa Beach
Going to Cocoa Beach is always a fun time for us, as we love the surf town vibe of this city. Pretty much…
D-Luxe Burger at Disney Springs
We visited Disney Springs many times this past spring, mainly because I kept having to make after work trips to get my wedding…
The Nomad Cafe
For years I have lived in Melbourne and been meaning to go to The Nomad Cafe. This is a small unassuming location on…
Mustard’s Last Stand
Today I am spotlighting Mustard’s Last stand which is basically a Melbourne institution. This hot dog stand has at least 30 unique hot…
The Wooden Rooster at St. Petersburg, Florida
During our trip to St. Petersburg, I found the downtown area to be lacking in breakfast options. We went to the Locale Market…
Yesake at Disney Springs Review
I am finally reviewing a Disney Springs spot that I have been wanting to try for at least a year. Yesake was one…
Taco ‘Bout Delicious: Discover the Best Tacos in Orlando
If you know me, you know that I love burritos, tacos and pretty much all Mexican food! It’s definitely one of my top…
The Confidante Miami Beach: Our New Year’s Eve Stay
Andrew and I just got back from an amazing New Year’s Eve trip to Miami Beach and I am dying to tell you…
The Mansion at Downtown Melbourne Review
The Mansion is a Melbourne staple that is perfect for any occasion. I have been coming here for years and it never gets…
Red Mesa St. Petersburg – A Mexican Food Must
I love Mexican food and since Melbourne doesn’t have many options, I am always looking for new places when I travel. I have…
The Eau Gallie Arts District: 15 Reasons To Visit
The Eau Gallie Arts District, known as EGAD, is one of my favorite parts of the Space Coast. This area is dedicated to celebrating…
Weekend at Ginnie Springs and Gainesville
In Florida, it’s almost a rite of passage to go tubing at a freshwater spring. I have been to Wekiwa Springs State Park…
Morimoto at Disney Springs Review
After a couple years of wanting to try Morimoto at Disney Springs, we finally got the chance to go. We decided this would…
Oak and Stone at Downtown St. Pete Review
There’s a new restaurant taking St. Petersburg by storm and I was lucky enough to be at the soft opening! Oak and Stone…
Crush Eleven at Downtown Melbourne Review
Crush Eleven has been a foodie favorite on the Space Coast for years. However, in January they decided to shake things up and…
Cafe Surfinista is the Space Coast Spot for Acai Bowls
I have been loving Acai Bowls for a few years now, but sadly there were no local restaurants that made them. Finally this…
Wine Bar George at Disney Springs Review
Wine Bar George is now open and finally completes the Landing of Disney Springs, which has been in construction since 2013. This area…
El Ambia Cuban Restaurant at Downtown Melbourne
One of the many things Florida is known for is it’s Cuban food and the Space Coast has plenty of great options to…
Geyser Point Bar & Grill at The Wilderness Lodge
In regards to WDW resorts, the Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World is severely under appreciated for all it has to offer. The…
St. Augustine Eats
I’ve been living in Florida for a while now but I still had not had the chance to explore St Augustine. I finally…
Paddlefish at Disney Springs
Today I am looking at another Disney Springs restaurant that has opened in the past year. Paddlefish is an upscale seafood restaurant that…
Downtown New Smyrna Beach
I love Melbourne’s downtown, but I have to say, New Smyrna Beach has a lot going for itself as well. I went up…
Cape May Cafe at The Beach Club
Cape May Cafe is a Disney World buffet restaurant located in the Beach Club resort. As a kid, I loved going to the…
Umami Sushi
There is no shortage of sushi restaurants in Brevard County and I continue to see new ones popping up everywhere. We tend to…
Backwater at Downtown Melbourne Review
Whenever anyone from out of town visits, I always take them to Backwater. This restaurant is the quintessential Florida brunch place. It has…
Avocado Grill
After scuba diving, we were in the mood for a light meal so we decided to check out Avocado Grill. It is in…
The Cowfish at Universal CityWalk
We like City Walk at Universal Orlando, but rarely go because unlike Disney Springs you have to pay for parking. However on this…
Homecomin’ at Disney Springs
Of all the new Disney Springs restaurants, Homecomin’ is the one I have been most surprised by. Despite its new name (I preferred…
Cedar’s Cafe
I have had a hard time finding Mediterranean restaurants in Florida, so I was very excited when I discovered Cedar’s Cafe. This unassuming…
Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Port Orleans Riverside
The moderate resorts at Disney World are vastly under appreciated and even we are guilty of not showing them the love they deserve….
The Tiny Turtle at Cocoa Beach
Going to Cocoa Beach is always a fun time for us, as we love the surf town vibe of this city. Pretty much…
D-Luxe Burger at Disney Springs
We visited Disney Springs many times this past spring, mainly because I kept having to make after work trips to get my wedding…
The Nomad Cafe
For years I have lived in Melbourne and been meaning to go to The Nomad Cafe. This is a small unassuming location on…
Mustard’s Last Stand
Today I am spotlighting Mustard’s Last stand which is basically a Melbourne institution. This hot dog stand has at least 30 unique hot…