Where Orlando Is Booking Right Now: 10 of the City’s Most-Reserved Restaurants
OpenTable just refreshed its running list of the most-booked restaurants in Orlando, and the mix is telling: historic clubhouses, brand-new lounges, and Disney Springs showpieces all pulling the longest waitlists. Here are ten of the tables Central Florida keeps reserving, in no particular order.
If you have tried to lock down a Friday table anywhere popular in Orlando lately, you already know the competition is real. OpenTable recently shared which local restaurants are drawing the most reservations right now, and the spread says a lot about how Central Florida likes to eat: a little historic, a little trendy, and rarely far from the water.
Here are ten worth knowing, with the essentials on each and our own take on why the tables fill up.
The Tap Room at Dubsdread
The historic Dubsdread golf clubhouse and its fairway-side patio in College Park.
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549 W. Par St., Orlando — College Park
A College Park mainstay tucked inside the historic Dubsdread golf clubhouse, the Tap Room has quietly become one of the city’s most-reserved rooms. Locals lean on it all day long, from breakfast to late drinks, whether they want the snug wood-lined dining room or a table on the patio overlooking the fairway.
It is comfortable rather than flashy, and that is exactly the appeal. The kind of place you book for a group because everyone finds something they like.
Harlow Grove
Harlow Grove’s two-story restaurant and lounge just off downtown Winter Garden.
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186 S. Main St., Winter Garden
One of downtown Winter Garden’s buzziest newer arrivals, Harlow Grove spreads a restaurant and lounge across two levels just off the brick-street district. A ground-floor lounge, an upstairs dining room, and a shaded terrace under a grand old oak give it three distinct moods under one roof.
That flexibility is part of why the reservations keep stacking up, whether guests are after cocktails, a full dinner, or a slow evening on the veranda.
Morimoto Asia
The soaring two-story dining room at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs.
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1600 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista — Disney Springs
The Disney Springs showpiece from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto is built for an occasion. Beneath soaring two-story chandeliers, the kitchen runs a Pan-Asian menu that ranges from dim sum and sushi to ribs and Peking duck.
It stays busy year-round with a mix of locals marking celebrations and visitors folding a standout dinner into a park day, which keeps it near the top of the reservation charts.
AVA MediterrAegean
AVA MediterrAegean’s sleek terrace on Park Avenue in Winter Park.
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290 S. Park Ave., Winter Park
A sleek Mediterranean hotspot in the heart of Winter Park’s Park Avenue, AVA carries a South Beach kind of polish. The people-watching is half the draw, but the coastal-Mediterranean menu holds its own.
Weekend terrace tables tend to book up early, which is exactly how a spot lands on a most-reserved list.
Summer House on the Lake
The airy, California-coastal dining room at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs.
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1498 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista — Disney Springs
Bright, breezy, and California-coastal, Summer House at Disney Springs is built around veggie-forward plates and a famous cookie bar right by the door. The beach-house setting and lakeside patio make it an easy daytime favorite.
That laid-back, all-ages appeal turns into steady reservation demand, especially on weekends.
Bar Italia
480 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park
A long-running Winter Park favorite for wood-fired pizza, cocktails, and easy patio nights. The kitchen leans on classic Italian cooking with a modern American streak, and the steady stream of regulars keeps the reservation book full.
The Boathouse
1620 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista — Disney Springs
A waterfront Disney Springs staple built for a seafood-forward meal with a view. Between the lakeside setting, the vintage amphicars out front, and a dependable raw bar, it stays a go-to for both visitors and locals marking a night out.
Raglan Road
1640 Buena Vista Drive, Orlando — Disney Springs
An Irish pub that never plays it quiet. Live Celtic music and step-dancing break out through the night, the pours are proper, and the shepherd’s pie is among the best in town — a reliable crowd-pleaser that books up fast.
Eddie V’s
7488 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando — Dr. Phillips
A polished fish house and steakhouse on Restaurant Row in Dr. Phillips. It is a splurge, but the seafood towers, prime steaks, and live jazz in the lounge make it a dependable pick for anniversaries and celebrations.
Cooper’s Hawk
8005 International Drive, Orlando
An “upscale casual” spot on International Drive that pairs a broad American-fusion menu with its own winery and a popular wine club. The mix of approachable food and by-the-glass flights makes it an easy group reservation.
The Takeaway
What stands out about this list is the range. The same city that keeps a decades-old golf clubhouse packed is also lining up for a brand-new Winter Garden lounge, an Irish pub, and a celebrity chef’s Disney Springs flagship. That mix of old favorites and fresh arrivals is a good snapshot of how Central Florida’s dining scene keeps widening.
If you are weighing a neighborhood, the restaurants nearby tell you something too. A steady run of in-demand tables usually tracks with the areas people most want to live, work, and spend a weekend.
FAQ
What is this list based on?
It reflects OpenTable reservation activity for Orlando restaurants — how often people are booking, not a formal quality ranking — and it is presented in no particular order.
Where are these located?
Across Central Florida: College Park, downtown Winter Garden, Winter Park, Dr. Phillips, International Drive, and Disney Springs in Lake Buena Vista.
Do I really need a reservation?
For the busiest of these, especially on weekends, yes. Several book up days ahead, which is exactly what put them on a most-reserved list in the first place.
Which are best for a special occasion?
Morimoto Asia, AVA MediterrAegean, and Eddie V’s lean upscale and event-worthy, while the Tap Room at Dubsdread, Summer House on the Lake, and Cooper’s Hawk are more relaxed, all-day options.
Is this the complete list?
No. OpenTable’s ranking runs deeper still; we spotlighted ten of the most-booked tables in town.
Source
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