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33 classic Orlando restaurants that've been around for longer than 25 years

By on Tue, Nov 23, 2021 at 4:33 pm

Don't get us wrong, new restaurants are exciting. But there's something to be said for a resto with longevity, the sort of place that has stuck around for longer than 25 years.

We put together this list of the most resilient and iconic Central Florida restaurants where you can get the same steak, sandwich or other entree as long-ago Orlandoans.

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33 classic Orlando restaurants that've been around for longer than 25 years
Cafe Tu Tu Tango 8625 International Drive | Orlando, FL 32819, (407) 248-2222 Cafe Tu Tu Tango has been serving the Orlando community for more than 30 years with their tapas-style dishes, crafted cocktails, beer and wine accompanied by local art of the visual and performing varieties. Photo via Cafe Tu Tango/Facebook

Cafe Tu Tu Tango

8625 International Drive | Orlando, FL 32819, (407) 248-2222
Cafe Tu Tu Tango has been serving the Orlando community for more than 30 years with their tapas-style dishes, crafted cocktails, beer and wine accompanied by local art of the visual and performing varieties.

Photo via Cafe Tu Tango/Facebook
Enzo’s on the Lake 1130 S. U.S. Highway 17-92, Longwood, FL 32750, 407-834-9872 Enzo’s started in a home in 1980 and in the years since has become the area's date restaurant par excellence, serving Italian cuisine with a chic spin. Photo via Enzo’s on the Lake/Instagram

Enzo’s on the Lake

1130 S. U.S. Highway 17-92, Longwood, FL 32750, 407-834-9872
Enzo’s started in a home in 1980 and in the years since has become the area's date restaurant par excellence, serving Italian cuisine with a chic spin.

Photo via Enzo’s on the Lake/Instagram
Beefy King 424 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando, FL 32803, 407-894-2241 Beefy King has been filling hungry Orlandoans' tummies with the best roast beef (and turkey, ham, or pastrami) sandwiches since 1968. They also offer great milkshakes and their take on the tot, Beefy Spuds. Photo via Google Maps

Beefy King

424 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando, FL 32803, 407-894-2241
Beefy King has been filling hungry Orlandoans' tummies with the best roast beef (and turkey, ham, or pastrami) sandwiches since 1968. They also offer great milkshakes and their take on the tot, Beefy Spuds.

Photo via Google Maps
High Tide Harry’s 4645 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32822, 407-273-4422 Since 1995, High Tide Harry’s has been giving delicious seafood to the Orlando community. They offer delicious burgers, ribs, shrimp, lobster, fresh fish and more. Photo via High Tide Harry’s/Facebook

High Tide Harry’s

4645 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32822, 407-273-4422
Since 1995, High Tide Harry’s has been giving delicious seafood to the Orlando community. They offer delicious burgers, ribs, shrimp, lobster, fresh fish and more.

Photo via High Tide Harry’s/Facebook
Lee and Rick’s Oyster Bar 5621 Old Winter Garden Road, Orlando, Florida 32811, 407-293-3587 Lee and Rick’s is an establishment that started in the 1950s as a 9-stool restaurant that only sold oysters and the owners raised their family in the back of the restaurant. Now they have grown to an oyster bar with a more extensive menu that can accommodate a bigger gathering. Photo via Lee and Rick Oyster Bar

Lee and Rick’s Oyster Bar

5621 Old Winter Garden Road, Orlando, Florida 32811, 407-293-3587
Lee and Rick’s is an establishment that started in the 1950s as a 9-stool restaurant that only sold oysters and the owners raised their family in the back of the restaurant. Now they have grown to an oyster bar with a more extensive menu that can accommodate a bigger gathering.

Photo via Lee and Rick Oyster Bar
Linda’s Winter Park Diner 1700 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789, 407-644-2343 Linda’s Diner has been part of the Winter Park community for 34 years serving their delicious all-day breakfast at an iconic ‘50s diner. Photo via Linda’s Winter Park Diner/Facebook

Linda’s Winter Park Diner

1700 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789, 407-644-2343
Linda’s Diner has been part of the Winter Park community for 34 years serving their delicious all-day breakfast at an iconic ‘50s diner.

Photo via Linda’s Winter Park Diner/Facebook
Boston Fish House 6860 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, FL 32792, 407-678-2107 Boston Fish House opened its doors in February of 1988. They are known for their New England Style seafood. Photo via Boston Fish House/Facebook

Boston Fish House

6860 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, FL 32792, 407-678-2107
Boston Fish House opened its doors in February of 1988. They are known for their New England Style seafood.

Photo via Boston Fish House/Facebook
Antonio’s 611 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, FL 32751, 407-645-1039 Antonio’s is known for their delicious black Angus beef and authentic Italian food. Photo via Antonio’s Maitland/Facebook

Antonio’s

611 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, FL 32751, 407-645-1039
Antonio’s is known for their delicious black Angus beef and authentic Italian food.

Photo via Antonio’s Maitland/Facebook
Chatham’s Place 7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819, (407) 345-2992 Chatham’s Place has been part of our community for over 30 years. Chef Tony Lopez is the creator and owner of the restaurant. This restaurant uses local growth products to make their delicious steaks and fancy plates. Photo via Chatham’s Place/Facebook

Chatham’s Place

7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819, (407) 345-2992
Chatham’s Place has been part of our community for over 30 years. Chef Tony Lopez is the creator and owner of the restaurant. This restaurant uses local growth products to make their delicious steaks and fancy plates.

Photo via Chatham’s Place/Facebook
Aladdin’s Restaurant 1015 State Road 436, Casselberry, FL 32707, 407-331-0488 Aladdin’s Restaurant has been open since 1995 and it has been a family business for 30 years. They are known to be one of the first families to open a Lebanese restaurant in the Central Florida community.

Aladdin’s Restaurant

1015 State Road 436, Casselberry, FL 32707, 407-331-0488
Aladdin’s Restaurant has been open since 1995 and it has been a family business for 30 years. They are known to be one of the first families to open a Lebanese restaurant in the Central Florida community.
Lam’s Garden 2505 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, 407-896-0370 They are known in Orlando for their delicious Chinese food with fresh ingredients. Photo via Lam’s Garden/Facebook

Lam’s Garden

2505 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, 407-896-0370
They are known in Orlando for their delicious Chinese food with fresh ingredients.

Photo via Lam’s Garden/Facebook
Kappy’s Sub 501 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland, FL 32751, 407-647-9099 Kappy’s has been a family owned restaurant since 1967, they serve classic American food. Photo via Kappy’s

Kappy’s Sub

501 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland, FL 32751, 407-647-9099
Kappy’s has been a family owned restaurant since 1967, they serve classic American food.

Photo via Kappy’s
Gabriel’s Submarine Sandwich 3006 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804, (407) 425-9926 These iconic sandwiches have been at College Park since 1958. They have authentic American food like wings, subs and curly fries. Photo via Gabriel’s Submarine Sandwich/Facebook Gabriel’s Submarine Sandwich 3006 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804, (407) 425-9926 These iconic sandwiches have been at College Park since 1958. They have authentic American food like wings, subs and curly fries. Photo via Gabriel’s Submarine Sandwich/Facebook

Gabriel’s Submarine Sandwich

3006 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804, (407) 425-9926
These iconic sandwiches have been at College Park since 1958. They have authentic American food like wings, subs and curly fries.

Photo via Gabriel’s Submarine Sandwich/Facebook

Gabriel’s Submarine Sandwich

3006 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804, (407) 425-9926
These iconic sandwiches have been at College Park since 1958. They have authentic American food like wings, subs and curly fries.

Photo via Gabriel’s Submarine Sandwich/Facebook
Le Coq Au Vin 4800 S. Orange Ave., 407-851-6980 This restaurant has been open since 1976. They have classic dishes like Coq au Vin, Coquilles St Jacques and soufflés. Photo via Le Coq Au Vin/Facebook

Le Coq Au Vin

4800 S. Orange Ave., 407-851-6980
This restaurant has been open since 1976. They have classic dishes like Coq au Vin, Coquilles St Jacques and soufflés.

Photo via Le Coq Au Vin/Facebook
Briarpatch 252 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789, 407-628-8651 Since 1980, Briarpatch has welcomed guests to their restaurant. They are known for their contemporary American cuisine and for cooking with the freshest local ingredients. Photo via Briarpatch

Briarpatch

252 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789, 407-628-8651
Since 1980, Briarpatch has welcomed guests to their restaurant. They are known for their contemporary American cuisine and for cooking with the freshest local ingredients.

Photo via Briarpatch
Christini’s 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips, Orlando, FL 32819, 407-545-6867 They have been serving the Orlando community for over 30 years with the best fine dining service of Northern Italian food. Photo via Christini’s/Facebook

Christini’s

7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips, Orlando, FL 32819, 407-545-6867
They have been serving the Orlando community for over 30 years with the best fine dining service of Northern Italian food.

Photo via Christini’s/Facebook
Hot Dog Heaven 5355 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32807, 407-282-5746 Hot Dog Heaven has been open since 1987 selling authentic dogs from Chicago. The dogs are made of 100% pure Vienna beef. Photo via Hot Dog Heaven/Facebook

Hot Dog Heaven

5355 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32807, 407-282-5746
Hot Dog Heaven has been open since 1987 selling authentic dogs from Chicago. The dogs are made of 100% pure Vienna beef.

Photo via Hot Dog Heaven/Facebook
Linda’s La Cantina 4721 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, 407-894-4491 Linda’s is a steakhouse that has been open for over 60 years. Photo via Linda’s La Cantina/Facebook

Linda’s La Cantina

4721 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, 407-894-4491
Linda’s is a steakhouse that has been open for over 60 years.

Photo via Linda’s La Cantina/Facebook
Goff’s Drive In 212 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32805, 407-286-3421 Goff’s is a family owned ice cream shop that has been open in the Central Florida area since 1948. Enjoy homemade ice cream at one of the most iconic places. Photo via Goff’s Drive In/Facebook

Goff’s Drive In

212 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32805, 407-286-3421
Goff’s is a family owned ice cream shop that has been open in the Central Florida area since 1948. Enjoy homemade ice cream at one of the most iconic places.

Photo via Goff’s Drive In/Facebook
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