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The essential restaurants in Lake Nona you should try right now

By on Fri, Apr 15, 2022 at 9:42 pm

Lake Nona's restaurant scene is heating up! Whether you call the Lake Nona area home, or are just passing through, check out these Lake Nona restaurants.

What was once the Wild West of Orlando's food destinations, the planned community of Lake Nona has become a new frontier for culinary experiences. With more to offer foodies than ever before, you can make Nona a destination for lunch or dinner. Included are the best places for dine-in, take-out, and fine-dining experiences in and around Lake Nona, Orlando.

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Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine 6900 Tavistock Lakes Blvd., 407-313-2506 Walking through the doors of Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine will warm any cold heart with their Turkish hospitality, ebru paintings, silk carpets. The aroma of sautéed veggies and feta cheese will have you drooling, but a taste of the Halal meats and spicy kebabs will leave any growling stomach satisfied. Photo via Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine/https://www.bosphorousrestaurant.com/

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine

6900 Tavistock Lakes Blvd., 407-313-2506
Walking through the doors of Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine will warm any cold heart with their Turkish hospitality, ebru paintings, silk carpets. The aroma of sautéed veggies and feta cheese will have you drooling, but a taste of the Halal meats and spicy kebabs will leave any growling stomach satisfied.

Photo via Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine/https://www.bosphorousrestaurant.com/
Nona Sushi 10743 Narcoossee Road, 407-381-7777 Daily sushi specials are always a win, and the diverse selection of creative rolls add some flavor to this sushi bar. If you are hosting a party for seafood lovers, Nona sushi also offers catering trays to feed large quantities of people. We recommend trying the Nona Bomb, a deep fried avocado with spicy tuna and crab salad. Photo via Nona Sushi/Facebook

Nona Sushi

10743 Narcoossee Road, 407-381-7777
Daily sushi specials are always a win, and the diverse selection of creative rolls add some flavor to this sushi bar. If you are hosting a party for seafood lovers, Nona sushi also offers catering trays to feed large quantities of people. We recommend trying the Nona Bomb, a deep fried avocado with spicy tuna and crab salad.

Photo via Nona Sushi/Facebook
Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen 6967 Lake Nona Blvd., 407-955-4340 As the pioneering restaurant of Lake Nona, Chroma is a classic for any Lake Nona. The neo-futurist landscape collides technology and architecture creating a millennial's dream – open kitchen and a showcase bar. Hit up their menu for a light bite or to relax after work with a smooth cocktail. Photo via Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen/https://www.chromalakenona.com/

Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen

6967 Lake Nona Blvd., 407-955-4340
As the pioneering restaurant of Lake Nona, Chroma is a classic for any Lake Nona. The neo-futurist landscape collides technology and architecture creating a millennial's dream – open kitchen and a showcase bar. Hit up their menu for a light bite or to relax after work with a smooth cocktail.

Photo via Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen/https://www.chromalakenona.com/
Canvas Restaurant & Market 13615 Sachs Avenue This locally sourced and seafood-heavy restaurant lives a double life as a fine dining spot and a coffee shop.
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Canvas Restaurant & Market

13615 Sachs Avenue

This locally sourced and seafood-heavy restaurant lives a double life as a fine dining spot and a coffee shop.
Nona Blue Modern Tavern 9685 Lake Nona Village Place, 407-313-0027 The heart of Lake Nona, this modern tavern built its home and founded the business in this newly developed area. Their hardwood grilled baby back ribs, ahi tuna steak and Polynesian ribeye are all must tries. Wash it down with your choice of craft beers, whiskeys, and wines. Photo via Nona Blue Modern Tavern/https://www.nonablue.com/

Nona Blue Modern Tavern

9685 Lake Nona Village Place, 407-313-0027
The heart of Lake Nona, this modern tavern built its home and founded the business in this newly developed area. Their hardwood grilled baby back ribs, ahi tuna steak and Polynesian ribeye are all must tries. Wash it down with your choice of craft beers, whiskeys, and wines.

Photo via Nona Blue Modern Tavern/https://www.nonablue.com/
Durian Durian Fusion Thai Cuisine 10743 Narcoossee Road, 407-282-2992 More than just a comfortable neighborhood restaurant, Durian Durian is a casual Thai eatery that serves a variety of ethnic dishes. Order Thai coconut shrimp, ginger stir-fry, spicy basil duck, or Malaysian curry laksa. It’s a great place to try something a little different. Photo via Durian Durian Fusion Thai Cuisine/http://duriandurian.com/storefront/gallery.asp

Durian Durian Fusion Thai Cuisine

10743 Narcoossee Road, 407-282-2992
More than just a comfortable neighborhood restaurant, Durian Durian is a casual Thai eatery that serves a variety of ethnic dishes. Order Thai coconut shrimp, ginger stir-fry, spicy basil duck, or Malaysian curry laksa. It’s a great place to try something a little different.

Photo via Durian Durian Fusion Thai Cuisine/http://duriandurian.com/storefront/gallery.asp
Bacan 6100 Wave Hotel Drive This ritzy Latin American resto is just one jewel inside the Wave Hotel.
Bacan/Instagram

Bacan

6100 Wave Hotel Drive

This ritzy Latin American resto is just one jewel inside the Wave Hotel.
Sus Hi Eatstation - Lake Nona 9680 Narcoossee Road, 407-286-1866 The Chipotle of sushi joints and "not your traditional sit-down sushi restaurant." This ninja-themed date spot "dojo" allows for a diverse selection of proteins, toppings and sauces to mix into the perfect combo sushi bowl, burrito, or roll. Photo via Sus Hi Eatstation - Lake Nona/Instagram

Sus Hi Eatstation - Lake Nona

9680 Narcoossee Road, 407-286-1866
The Chipotle of sushi joints and "not your traditional sit-down sushi restaurant." This ninja-themed date spot "dojo" allows for a diverse selection of proteins, toppings and sauces to mix into the perfect combo sushi bowl, burrito, or roll.

Photo via Sus Hi Eatstation - Lake Nona/Instagram
Bolay 12711 Narcoossee Rd., 407-627-1990 Bolay is like Chipotle (or Olea) but with “chef-crafted” Asian “bols.” Top off the base of noodles, rice, quinoa or greens with a selection of seasonal veggie like Brussels sprouts, minted tomatoes, balsamic mushrooms and ginger broccoli. Proteins include lemon or BBQ chicken, steak, pork tenderloin, miso-glazed tofu, spicy Thai shrimp and ahi tuna. Be prepared to be bol-ed over with flavor. Photo via Bolay/Facebook

Bolay

12711 Narcoossee Rd., 407-627-1990
Bolay is like Chipotle (or Olea) but with “chef-crafted” Asian “bols.” Top off the base of noodles, rice, quinoa or greens with a selection of seasonal veggie like Brussels sprouts, minted tomatoes, balsamic mushrooms and ginger broccoli. Proteins include lemon or BBQ chicken, steak, pork tenderloin, miso-glazed tofu, spicy Thai shrimp and ahi tuna. Be prepared to be bol-ed over with flavor.

Photo via Bolay/Facebook
Island Fin Poke Company 7004 Tavistock Lakes Blvd. This surf shop style poke place will bring your taste buds flavors from the islands. Island Fin is a fast moving, casual joint that serves up signature sauces made from scratch. From “Farm-to-fork” is their motto since their fish is fresh, never frozen. There are plenty of choices to pick from with over 25 different toppings which allows foodies to use their creative minds while dining in. Photo via Island Fin Poke Company/https://www.islandfinpoke.com/

Island Fin Poke Company

7004 Tavistock Lakes Blvd.
This surf shop style poke place will bring your taste buds flavors from the islands. Island Fin is a fast moving, casual joint that serves up signature sauces made from scratch. From “Farm-to-fork” is their motto since their fish is fresh, never frozen. There are plenty of choices to pick from with over 25 different toppings which allows foodies to use their creative minds while dining in.

Photo via Island Fin Poke Company/https://www.islandfinpoke.com/
Pho Haven 14019 Narcoossee Rd Pho just might be proof of a loving God. And few are better at in the Orlando area than the folks at Pho Haven.
Pho Haven/Instagram

Pho Haven

14019 Narcoossee Rd

Pho just might be proof of a loving God. And few are better at in the Orlando area than the folks at Pho Haven.
Boxi Park 6877 Tavistock Lakes Blvd., 407-536-9666 Lake Nona’s outdoor entertainment venue, Boxi Park, is perfect for any dinner celebration or food enquiry. There are a variety of food and drink counter-service restaurants. Each of which features blossoming carte de jour and evolving menus created by professional chefs working closely with the community. Photo via Boxi Park/Instagram

Boxi Park

6877 Tavistock Lakes Blvd., 407-536-9666
Lake Nona’s outdoor entertainment venue, Boxi Park, is perfect for any dinner celebration or food enquiry. There are a variety of food and drink counter-service restaurants. Each of which features blossoming carte de jour and evolving menus created by professional chefs working closely with the community.

Photo via Boxi Park/Instagram
Park Pizza & Brewing Company 6941 Lake Nona Blvd., 407-955-4472 There’s no better match than pizza and beer, and this place knows exactly what the customer wants. Showcased through glass walls, Park Pizza’s brewery is a sight to see, but we don’t come to look, we come to taste. Enjoy smacking down a loaded pizza while sipping on kegged sangria and watching live music on the patio. Photo via Park Pizza & Brewing Company/https://parkpizzalakenona.com/

Park Pizza & Brewing Company

6941 Lake Nona Blvd., 407-955-4472
There’s no better match than pizza and beer, and this place knows exactly what the customer wants. Showcased through glass walls, Park Pizza’s brewery is a sight to see, but we don’t come to look, we come to taste. Enjoy smacking down a loaded pizza while sipping on kegged sangria and watching live music on the patio.

Photo via Park Pizza & Brewing Company/https://parkpizzalakenona.com/
Chicken Salad Chick 9470 Narcoossee Road, 407-573-7343 Looking for a healthy light meal, or a place for a ladies lunch in? This chain outlet specializes in unique chicken salad recipes and offers pimento cheese, soups, salads, and signature sandwiches. Finger foods are trending and nutrition is a necessity at Chicken Salad Chick. Photo via Chicken Salad Chick/Facebook

Chicken Salad Chick

9470 Narcoossee Road, 407-573-7343
Looking for a healthy light meal, or a place for a ladies lunch in? This chain outlet specializes in unique chicken salad recipes and offers pimento cheese, soups, salads, and signature sandwiches. Finger foods are trending and nutrition is a necessity at Chicken Salad Chick.

Photo via Chicken Salad Chick/Facebook
407 Café 9161 Narcoossee Road, 407-458-6733 This European café of course has all the sweet treats any dessert lover craves. Behind the glass case is whipped, fluffy and candy colored gelato. They also serve sweet crepes drizzled in chocolate syrup, croissants, and pastries covered in coconut flakes. If you are looking for more than sugar, they also have freshly pressed flatbreads, paninis, salads, soups, bagels, beer and wine. Photo via 407 Café/Instagram

407 Café

9161 Narcoossee Road, 407-458-6733
This European café of course has all the sweet treats any dessert lover craves. Behind the glass case is whipped, fluffy and candy colored gelato. They also serve sweet crepes drizzled in chocolate syrup, croissants, and pastries covered in coconut flakes. If you are looking for more than sugar, they also have freshly pressed flatbreads, paninis, salads, soups, bagels, beer and wine.

Photo via 407 Café/Instagram
Piazza Italia 9685 Lake Nona Village Place, 407-413-5200 The authentic taste of Italy is now local with the Piazza Italia family business. Here they serve upscale Italian cuisine, perfect for celebrating any special occasion. The presentations of their dishes are colorful and well placed and the selection of wine is diverse. Photo via Piazza Italia/http://piazzaitalianona.com/

Piazza Italia

9685 Lake Nona Village Place, 407-413-5200
The authentic taste of Italy is now local with the Piazza Italia family business. Here they serve upscale Italian cuisine, perfect for celebrating any special occasion. The presentations of their dishes are colorful and well placed and the selection of wine is diverse.

Photo via Piazza Italia/http://piazzaitalianona.com/
Tabla 9971 Tagore Place This Indian fine dining spot is well on its way to being an Orlando-area institution with a third outpost in Lake Nona.
Tabla/Instagram

Tabla

9971 Tagore Place

This Indian fine dining spot is well on its way to being an Orlando-area institution with a third outpost in Lake Nona.
Dickeys Barbecue Pit 9368 Narcoossee Road, 407-401-8285 This BBQ chain eatery features slow-smoked Texas cooking and serves up well-seasoned and tender barbecue meats cooked at a low and slow temperature. The variety of rubs, spices and sauces will meet any barbecue-lover’s high standards of taste. Photo via Dickey’s/Instagram

Dickeys Barbecue Pit

9368 Narcoossee Road, 407-401-8285
This BBQ chain eatery features slow-smoked Texas cooking and serves up well-seasoned and tender barbecue meats cooked at a low and slow temperature. The variety of rubs, spices and sauces will meet any barbecue-lover’s high standards of taste.

Photo via Dickey’s/Instagram
Haven Kitchen Also located inside the Wave Hotel, this spot offers healthy eats and seafood forward dishes.
Haven

Haven Kitchen

Also located inside the Wave Hotel, this spot offers healthy eats and seafood forward dishes.
Mecatos Bakery & Cafe - Lake Underhill 7790 Lake Underhill Rd., 407-730-6576 This Colombian bakery and café just oozes with the aroma of freshly baked Colombian bread, coffee, and desserts. They serve “specialty coffee” made from recently harvested and roasted coffee beans and have fully equipped baristas who know how to create rich Colombian coffee. Photo via Mecatos Bakery & Cafe/website

Mecatos Bakery & Cafe - Lake Underhill

7790 Lake Underhill Rd., 407-730-6576
This Colombian bakery and café just oozes with the aroma of freshly baked Colombian bread, coffee, and desserts. They serve “specialty coffee” made from recently harvested and roasted coffee beans and have fully equipped baristas who know how to create rich Colombian coffee.

Photo via Mecatos Bakery & Cafe/website
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