20 new Orlando restaurants that you definitely haven't tried yet

1803 Pizza Kitchen

1803 E. Winter Park Road, Orlando, 32803 (407) 647-3872
Ever heard of weekend pizza brunch? 1803 serves it. Their custom artisan pizzas are made by a chef with 20 years of experience.
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Aspendos Turkish Cuisine

7025 County Road 46A, Suite #1011, Lake Mary, 32746 (407) 333-0033
Aspendos is Lake Mary goldmine for rich Turkish cuisine. Complement your falafel with Turkish fruit juices, freshly concocted cocktails or global options from the wine bar, and top off your visit with the in-house hookah waterpipe.
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Bonchon

504 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, 32828 (407) 930-2035
Bonchon is famous for their double-fried, extra crispy Korean fried chicken, and for good reason—that stuff is madly delicious. The menu also has its fair share of traditional Korean eats and Asian fusion dishes, like the takoyaki (fried octopus dumplings).
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Café Linger

2912 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, 32804 (407) 930-0473
This European-influenced cafe in College Park serves small plates and hosts a live piano. They recently started serving beer and wine, and their brunch menu features unlimited Prosecco based cocktails.
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4 Locos Tacos

360 W Plant St., Winter Garden, 34787 (407) 554-2312
4 Locos is a family-run Mexican taco shop showcasing recipes from the owner’s native Mexican city of Guadalajara, the land of tequila. You won’t find tequila here, but they serve a special beer called a michelada. Try one with their famous tacos al pastor.
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Curry Mantra

6172 Westwood Blvd., Orlando, 32821 (407) 233-4636
If you’re in the I-Drive area and you’re craving traditional Indian food, Curry Mantra serves it up, along with a wine menu. It’s vegan and vegetarian friendly, and you have a chance to try out authentic desserts like Indian mango kulfi ice cream.
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Fresh Kitchen

2855 S. Orange Avenue, Orlando, 32806 (407) 601-1127
At their second Orlando location in SoDo, Fresh Kitchen continues to serve up hormone- and antibiotic-free meats and veggies. A customer favorite—coconut ginger rice.
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The Hangry Bison

480 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 32789 (407) 677-5000
Right across from the Regal Cinema in Winter Park Village, Hangry Bison takes bourbon and craft burgers very seriously—but you can also build your own, if it matters. Fun fact: the restaurant shares its name with one of its craft bison burgers that comes topped with pepper jack, sriracha, arugula, and other yummy ingredients.
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Hawkers Asian Street Fare

9100 Conroy Windermere Road, Suite #110, Windermere, 34786 (407) 583-6334
Found in The Grove and away from its busy Mills 50 location, Hawkers in Windermere draws customers with their square bar and open kitchen. Sake is available, as well as a variety of Asian teas. Don’t forget to try the mochi trio for dessert.
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JJ’s Fusion Grille

4270 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, 32792 (407) 821-3907
This restaurant’s name pretty much sells itself—JJ’s fuses Mexican and Middle Eastern cuisine to create a hybrid of flavors. Build a bowl, a burrito or quesadilla, and then fill and top with additional ingredients to your heart’s desire.
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Kai Asian Street Fare

1555 State Road 436, Suite #1171, Winter Park, 32792 (407) 821-3430
Kai Asian’s menu is filled to the brim with Thai, Vietnamese and Korean influence. They’re known for their Asian-style loaded fries topped with kimchi bulgogi, but you can also opt for a classic bowl of tonkotsu ramen.
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Manny’s Original Chophouse

4979 New Broad St., Orlando, 32814 (407) 755-4110
Manny’s says they age their steaks for 4-6 weeks and hand-cut them daily. If their certified Angus beef is truly unrivaled in flavor and juiciness, God help our wallets. Their new spot is at the old Joe’s Crab Shack building in Baldwin Park.
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Meson Sandwiches

6622 Eagle Watch Dr., Orlando, 32822 (407) 852-3131
Meson brings the taste of the Caribbean—from Puerto Rico, to be specific—to Central Florida. Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer recently declared May 18 “Meson Sandwich Day” at the grand opening of the chain’s third location.
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Pier 36 Fish Camp

2699 Cassel Creek Blvd., Casselberry, 32707 (321) 207-0939
Familiar seafood fare is the name of the game at Pier 36, straight from “locally sourced seafood from well-managed fisheries.” There’s something for the “young’ns,” too. (That’s the title of their kids’ menu).
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Saporito

2759 Old Winter Garden Road, Ocoee, 34761 (407) 554-2100
Saporito is an organic, Italian bakery and kitchen, the first of its kind in Orlando. Calzones, paninis and pastas share the menu with fresh baked focaccia served in three different styles.
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STIR Restaurant & Bar

1409 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, 32804 (407) 723-8976
Classic American dishes and craft cocktails are right across the street from the northeast corner of Lake Ivanhoe. STIR has 3 different menus and interestingly named appetizers like “Bone Marrow” and “Here’s Some Tacos.”
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Taco Maker Mexican Grill

7790 Lake Underhill Road, Unit #105, Orlando, 32825 (407) 930-0496
You can never have enough customizable bowls, tacos and nachos. This East Orlando restaurant prides themselves on their made-to-order meals and homemade guacamole.
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The Simple Gerek

945 City Plaza Way, Oviedo, 32765 (407) 542-0106
Craft your own pita or bowl with your choice of proteins, toppings and sauces, and perhaps finish it off with imported oregano. Their popular Greek fries are made to order with feta cheese and red wine vinegar.
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Wine Bar George

1610 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, 32830 (407) 490-1800
Florida’s first master sommelier-led wine bar serves more than 130 wines to accompany your small plates, sandwiches, or picnic basket. Or if you’re just looking to chomp down on six different artisanal cheeses and five crafted meats served on a cutting board, that works too.
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California Tortilla

54 W. Church St., Orlando, 32801 (407) 730-5847
Street tacos or classic tacos? It’s up to you. This is a one-stop shop for your guac’ craving, and, they have an “exclusive” club called—wait for it—“Burrito Elito.”
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