The 25 hottest new restaurants in Orlando right now

Even a global pandemic couldn't completely stop the constant churn of new places to eat in the City Beautiful. With comings and goings nearly every day, it can be hard to keep track of Orlando's booming culinary scene.

To make it a little easier on curious Epicureans of Central Florida, we've rounded up all the notable restaurant openings this summer into one place.

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The 25 hottest new restaurants in Orlando right now
Jam Hot Chicken 
400 W. New England Ave., Winter Park
Jam Hot Chicken has been floating around the Orlando food circuit since 2017, but it finally opened its own shop. Choose your heat level with their plain, mild, hot, hotter or jam. 
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Jam Hot Chicken

400 W. New England Ave., Winter Park
Jam Hot Chicken has been floating around the Orlando food circuit since 2017, but it finally opened its own shop. Choose your heat level with their plain, mild, hot, hotter or jam.

Photo via Jam Hot Chicken/Facebook
Buttercrust Pizza 
407-237-9981,  4781 S. Orange Ave.
Buttercrust Pizza offers both square and round pies, but their grandma-style buttery square crusts are definitely worth trying. Some of their signature pizzas include BBQ Chicken, Kickin’ Hawaiian and Triple Mac & Cheesiest. 
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Buttercrust Pizza

407-237-9981, 4781 S. Orange Ave.
Buttercrust Pizza offers both square and round pies, but their grandma-style buttery square crusts are definitely worth trying. Some of their signature pizzas include BBQ Chicken, Kickin’ Hawaiian and Triple Mac & Cheesiest.

Photo via Buttercrust Pizza/Facebook
Phat Ash Bakes 
912 N. Mills Ave.
This small-batch cookie start-up just established its first physical location. Phat Ash’s mammoth cookies are known for their unique flavors like “campfire cookie butter” and  “tricked out red velvet”. 
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Phat Ash Bakes

912 N. Mills Ave.
This small-batch cookie start-up just established its first physical location. Phat Ash’s mammoth cookies are known for their unique flavors like “campfire cookie butter” and “tricked out red velvet”.

Photo via Phat Ash Bakes/Facebook
Sugar Dough Bakehouse 
3122 Corrine Drive
Sugar Dough Bakehouse, a sister concept of Light on the Sugar, has finally opened. Fresh-baked delicacies to expect include their fluffy Japanese milk bread, ube-filled croissants and taro Pop Tarts. 
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Sugar Dough Bakehouse

3122 Corrine Drive
Sugar Dough Bakehouse, a sister concept of Light on the Sugar, has finally opened. Fresh-baked delicacies to expect include their fluffy Japanese milk bread, ube-filled croissants and taro Pop Tarts.

Photo via Sugar Dough Bakehouse/Facebook
Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips 
689-244-7400, 8391 International Drive Suite C-1 Address
This much-anticipated fish and chips spot has opened in Icon Park. Crispy cod, shrimp, buttery lobster and “chips” will be served at the iconic Hell’s Kitchen star’s restaurant. 
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Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips

689-244-7400, 8391 International Drive Suite C-1 Address
This much-anticipated fish and chips spot has opened in Icon Park. Crispy cod, shrimp, buttery lobster and “chips” will be served at the iconic Hell’s Kitchen star’s restaurant.

Photo via Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips/Facebook
Clean Eatz 
352-708-6197, 2620 S. Highway 27 Suite 800, Clermont
Clean Eatz serves a health conscious menu with plenty of yummy options. Guests can even build their own bowl or burger. They also offer a weekly meal plan with a rotating menu. 
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Clean Eatz

352-708-6197, 2620 S. Highway 27 Suite 800, Clermont
Clean Eatz serves a health conscious menu with plenty of yummy options. Guests can even build their own bowl or burger. They also offer a weekly meal plan with a rotating menu.

Photo via Clean Eatz/Facebook
Crumbl Cookies 
407-674-9997, Multiple Locations
Crumbl Cookies has 29 unique and trendy flavors that rotate on a weekly basis. Some of their most popular flavors are the berry crunch, cookies & cream, waffle and churro. 
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Crumbl Cookies

407-674-9997, Multiple Locations
Crumbl Cookies has 29 unique and trendy flavors that rotate on a weekly basis. Some of their most popular flavors are the berry crunch, cookies & cream, waffle and churro.

Photo via Crumbl Cookies/Facebook
Maguro Sushi 
407-440-2163, 1311 Florida Mall Ave.
The once ghost kitchen finally opened its own brick-and-mortar shop. Its Latin American sushi fusion cuisine features crossovers such as a ropa vieja egg roll (shredded beef egg roll), Korean kimchi guava ribs and a boricrab salad with sweet plantain. 
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Maguro Sushi

407-440-2163, 1311 Florida Mall Ave.
The once ghost kitchen finally opened its own brick-and-mortar shop. Its Latin American sushi fusion cuisine features crossovers such as a ropa vieja egg roll (shredded beef egg roll), Korean kimchi guava ribs and a boricrab salad with sweet plantain.

Photo via Maguro Sushi/Facebook
Shinjung Korean Restaurant 
407-237-0451, 1638 E. Colonial Drive
Shinjung has been slowly rebuilding after a massive fire destroyed the restaurant. They’re still only doing takeout, but guests can order their fan-favorite beef bulgogi, pork bento box or pan fried dumplings. 
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Shinjung Korean Restaurant

407-237-0451, 1638 E. Colonial Drive
Shinjung has been slowly rebuilding after a massive fire destroyed the restaurant. They’re still only doing takeout, but guests can order their fan-favorite beef bulgogi, pork bento box or pan fried dumplings.

Photo via Shinjung Korean Restaurant/Facebook
Nick Filet Orlando 
407-250-6588, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd.
Nick Filet’s Philadelphia-based sandwich chain has made its way to Florida. Their award-winning surf and turf sandwich includes a 1/2 pound serving of filet mignon and lobster topped with warm, lemon butter. 
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Nick Filet Orlando

407-250-6588, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd.
Nick Filet’s Philadelphia-based sandwich chain has made its way to Florida. Their award-winning surf and turf sandwich includes a 1/2 pound serving of filet mignon and lobster topped with warm, lemon butter.

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Bubble & Co. Tea Bar 
407-751-7340, 136 Lake Ave., Maitland
The Bubble & Co. Tea Bar offers delicious teas, desserts and finger sandwiches for the ultimate tea party. For a more low-key visit, order a warm, pumpkin cream cheese brownie with a specialty latte. 
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Bubble & Co. Tea Bar

407-751-7340, 136 Lake Ave., Maitland
The Bubble & Co. Tea Bar offers delicious teas, desserts and finger sandwiches for the ultimate tea party. For a more low-key visit, order a warm, pumpkin cream cheese brownie with a specialty latte.

Photo via Bubble & Co. Tea Bar/Facebook
The Pinery 
407-377-7576, 295 NE. Ivanhoe Blvd. Suite A
Inspired by Orlando’s rich agricultural history, the Pinery roots its menu in seasonal and fresh ingredients. Popular dishes to look out for include their braised short ribs, “frenched” pork chop and corn fritters. 
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The Pinery

407-377-7576, 295 NE. Ivanhoe Blvd. Suite A
Inspired by Orlando’s rich agricultural history, the Pinery roots its menu in seasonal and fresh ingredients. Popular dishes to look out for include their braised short ribs, “frenched” pork chop and corn fritters.

Photo via The Pinery/Facebook
Space 220 
407-939-5277, Walt Disney World Resort, Future World at Epcot
Disney World’s newest restaurant transports foodies lightyears away to experience space-themed food. Big bang burrata, terra-bolognese and the galactic lobster globe are just a few dishes on its star-studded menu. 
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Space 220

407-939-5277, Walt Disney World Resort, Future World at Epcot
Disney World’s newest restaurant transports foodies lightyears away to experience space-themed food. Big bang burrata, terra-bolognese and the galactic lobster globe are just a few dishes on its star-studded menu.

Photo via Space 220/Website
Willy’s Original  
4721 S. Orange Ave.
Willy’s Original is conveniently located inside Gatlin Hall Brewing for all burger and beer pairings and cravings. They're a burger joint, but don’t count out their buttermilk, crispy chicken sandwich. 
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Willy’s Original

4721 S. Orange Ave.
Willy’s Original is conveniently located inside Gatlin Hall Brewing for all burger and beer pairings and cravings. They're a burger joint, but don’t count out their buttermilk, crispy chicken sandwich.

Photo via Willy’s Original /Facebook
Hungry Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar 
407-531-8888, 11726 E. Colonial Drive
A Hungry Crab location has finally joined the ranks of Orlando seafood boils. Make sure to order their classic hush puppies to pair alongside some juicy seafood. 
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Hungry Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar

407-531-8888, 11726 E. Colonial Drive
A Hungry Crab location has finally joined the ranks of Orlando seafood boils. Make sure to order their classic hush puppies to pair alongside some juicy seafood.

Photo via Hungry Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar/Facebook
Dim Dim Sum 
407-217-6789, 4750 The Grove Drive, Windermere
Dim Dim Sum was created in order to bring true Hong Kong-style Dim Sum to the Orlando community.  Sum Dim sum menu options --ba dum tss -- that guests should look out for are the pan-fried turnip cakes, Mexican custard bun and the sticky rice meat bun. 
Photo via Dim Dim Sum/Facebook

Dim Dim Sum

407-217-6789, 4750 The Grove Drive, Windermere
Dim Dim Sum was created in order to bring true Hong Kong-style Dim Sum to the Orlando community. Sum Dim sum menu options --ba dum tss -- that guests should look out for are the pan-fried turnip cakes, Mexican custard bun and the sticky rice meat bun.

Photo via Dim Dim Sum/Facebook
Vera Asian 
407-815-8372, 422 N. Terry Ave.
Vera Asian offers a sizable sushi menu with 25 dishes to choose from. Guests can also build their own bowls with their chosen base, protein, veggies and sauce.  
Photo via Vera Asian/Facebook

Vera Asian

407-815-8372, 422 N. Terry Ave.
Vera Asian offers a sizable sushi menu with 25 dishes to choose from. Guests can also build their own bowls with their chosen base, protein, veggies and sauce.

Photo via Vera Asian/Facebook
The Bridge 
407-755-3300, 155 E. Morse Blvd., Winter Park
The Bridge, a “New York restaurant” in Orlando, has a massive menu filled with classic and refined dishes. Crowd favorites include their filet mignon, seafood linguini pasta and Challah french toast off of their brunch menu. 
Photo via The Bridge/Facebook

The Bridge

407-755-3300, 155 E. Morse Blvd., Winter Park
The Bridge, a “New York restaurant” in Orlando, has a massive menu filled with classic and refined dishes. Crowd favorites include their filet mignon, seafood linguini pasta and Challah french toast off of their brunch menu.

Photo via The Bridge/Facebook
Yummy House Seafood Clubhouse 
407-339-8877, 478 E. Altamonte Drive #102
Visitors can expect live seafood, Hong Kong-style dim sum and modern Cantonese cuisine when they visit Yummy House. Guests can choose their crab, lobster, shrimp and fish from 16 tanks for some fresh seafood. 
Photo via Yummy House Seafood Clubhouse/Facebook

Yummy House Seafood Clubhouse

407-339-8877, 478 E. Altamonte Drive #102
Visitors can expect live seafood, Hong Kong-style dim sum and modern Cantonese cuisine when they visit Yummy House. Guests can choose their crab, lobster, shrimp and fish from 16 tanks for some fresh seafood.

Photo via Yummy House Seafood Clubhouse/Facebook