{"id":341054,"date":"2026-07-15T16:23:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T16:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/341054\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T16:23:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T16:23:15","slug":"visit-orlandos-magical-dining-returns-with-record-188-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/341054\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Orlando\u2019s Magical Dining returns with record 188 restaurants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Central Florida&#8217;s biggest dining event is back with more restaurants than ever.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Visit Orlando&#8217;s Magical Dining, presented by Orlando Health, returns Aug. 14 through Sept. 30 for its 21st year with a record 188 participating restaurants offering three-course prix-fixe meals for $40 or $60, plus tax and gratuity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This year&#8217;s event includes 38 new restaurants, 16 MICHELIN Guide-recognized restaurants and new experiences ranging from a Michelin-starred menu to rooftop dining with fireworks views, live jazz performances and a private pickleball club restaurant opening to the public for the event.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Menus are available now at OrlandoMagicalDining.com, where diners can search by location, price and dietary preferences. Organizers recommend making reservations early.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;This is shaping up to be the biggest year in the history of Visit Orlando&#8217;s Magical Dining,&#8221; said Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando. &#8220;Diners can enjoy exceptional meals at a great value, local restaurants welcome new and returning customers, and every meal helps support nonprofits that are making a difference in Central Florida.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A portion of every Magical Dining meal supports local charities. Visit Orlando will donate $1 for each $40 meal and $2 for each $60 meal sold.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The primary 2026 beneficiary is OCA (Opportunity, Community, Ability), which provides programs and resources for individuals with autism and developmental differences and their families.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Funds raised will support therapy scholarships, access to critical services and programs that help adults with special needs build independence and meaningful connections after high school.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Visit Orlando will also provide $3,000 donations to nonprofits serving each of Orange County&#8217;s six commission districts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This year&#8217;s recipients are Children&#8217;s Safety Village, The Daily Bread, Nathaniel&#8217;s Hope, NextStep Orlando, The Nurture Place and Victim Service Center of Central Florida.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Since the charitable component began in 2009, Magical Dining has raised nearly $3.3 million for local nonprofits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The 38 new participating restaurants are:<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Alma Argentina \u2013 Celebration ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Bar Helios at Universal Helios Grand Hotel \u2013 International Drive ($60)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Conquistador Bar &amp; Restaurant at Mission Resort + Club \u2013 Howey in the Hills ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Daniel Gabor&#8217;s \u2013 Ocoee ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Delmonico&#8217;s Italian Steakhouse \u2013 Lake Buena Vista ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Estefan Kitchen \u2013 Kissimmee ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Flora Taverna at Universal Helios Grand Hotel \u2013 International Drive ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Fuji Sushi \u2013 Altamonte Springs ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">H&amp;H Brazilian Steakhouse \u2013 Kissimmee ($60)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hamlin House \u2013 Downtown Orlando ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hokkaido Sushi and Teppan \u2013 Winter Springs ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">illume \u2013 International Drive ($60)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Jala Indian Cuisine \u2013 Winter Park ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Jazz Tastings \u2013 Maitland ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Lizzy&#8217;s Live \u2013 Sand Lake ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Mamazzita Gastro Bar \u2013 Sand Lake ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Manzzo Cuisine \u2013 Windermere ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Mordisco Steakhouse \u2013 International Drive ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Mosonori \u2013 Sand Lake ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Mosonori \u2013 Winter Park ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u00d4MO by J\u00f4nt \u2013 Winter Park ($60)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Osteria Ester \u2013 Thornton Park ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Palma Italian Kitchen \u2013 Champions Gate ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Papparella Trattoria \u2013 Sand Lake ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar \u2013 Lake Mary ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Primo by Melissa Kelly \u2013 International Drive ($60)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Salt &amp; Ember \u2013 Mount Dora ($60)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Simply Capri \u2013 Winter Garden ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Stone &amp; Current \u2013 Kissimmee ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sushi Saint \u2013 Winter Park ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Tamara Modern Indian Cuisine \u2013 International Drive ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Tamara Modern Indian Cuisine \u2013 Lake Mary ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Grove Bar &amp; Grill \u2013 Winter Park ($60)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Trevi&#8217;s \u2013 Champions Gate ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Vesuvio \u2013 College Park ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Vines by H \u2013 Sand Lake ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Voodoo Bayou \u2013 Sand Lake ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Yao&#8217;s \u2013 Oviedo ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sixteen participating restaurants have been featured in the MICHELIN Guide Florida:<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">1921 Mount Dora \u2013 Mount Dora ($60)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">MediterrAegean \u2013 Winter Park ($60)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">BAC\u00c1N \u2013 Lake Nona ($60)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen \u2013 Lake Buena Vista ($60)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Kabooki Sushi \u2013 Downtown Orlando ($60)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Kaya \u2013 Mills 50 District ($60)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Maxine&#8217;s on Shine \u2013 Mills 50 District ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Nami \u2013 Lake Nona ($60)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u00d4MO by J\u00f4nt \u2013 Winter Park ($60)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Osteria Ester \u2013 Thornton Park ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Otto&#8217;s High Dive \u2013 The Milk District ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Primo by Melissa Kelly \u2013 ($60)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Ravello \u2013 Lake Buena Vista ($60)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sushi Saint \u2013 Downtown Orlando ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Pinery \u2013 Ivanhoe Village ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Ravenous Pig \u2013 Winter Park ($40)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Magical Nights adds hotel and dining offers<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Alongside Magical Dining, Visit Orlando&#8217;s Magical Nights returns with special stay-and-dine offers from Aug. 14 through Sept. 30.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The companion program pairs prix-fixe dining experiences with exclusive offers at resorts including Evermore Orlando Resort, Grande Lakes Orlando, Hilton Orlando, Lake Nona Wave, Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Orlando Health returns as presenting sponsor for the third year, continuing its partnership as Visit Orlando&#8217;s official Health &amp; Wellness Partner.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Everyone who participates in Visit Orlando&#8217;s Magical Dining, from our local community to visitors from around the world, is making a powerful impact,&#8221; said Erick Hawkins, chief financial officer of Orlando Health and Visit Orlando board member.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">With nearly 200 restaurants participating, this year&#8217;s Magical Dining gives Central Florida diners a chance to explore new flavors, revisit favorite restaurants and help support local nonprofits with every meal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-ylk=\"slk:Click here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. 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