ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Central Florida\u2019s biggest dining event is back with more restaurants than ever.<\/p>\n
Visit Orlando\u2019s 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
This year\u2019s 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
Menus are available now at OrlandoMagicalDining.com, where diners can search by location, price and dietary preferences. Organizers recommend making reservations early.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is shaping up to be the biggest year in the history of Visit Orlando\u2019s Magical Dining,\u201d said Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando. \u201cDiners 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
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
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
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
Visit Orlando will also provide $3,000 donations to nonprofits serving each of Orange County\u2019s six commission districts. <\/p>\n
This year\u2019s recipients are Children\u2019s Safety Village, The Daily Bread, Nathaniel\u2019s Hope, NextStep Orlando, The Nurture Place and Victim Service Center of Central Florida.<\/p>\n
Since the charitable component began in 2009, Magical Dining has raised nearly $3.3 million for local nonprofits.<\/p>\n
The 38 new participating restaurants are:<\/p>\n
Alma Argentina \u2013 Celebration ($40)<\/p>\n
Bar Helios at Universal Helios Grand Hotel \u2013 International Drive ($60)<\/p>\n
Conquistador Bar & Restaurant at Mission Resort + Club \u2013 Howey in the Hills ($40)<\/p>\n
Daniel Gabor\u2019s \u2013 Ocoee ($40)<\/p>\n
Delmonico\u2019s Italian Steakhouse \u2013 Lake Buena Vista ($40)<\/p>\n
Estefan Kitchen \u2013 Kissimmee ($40)<\/p>\n
Flora Taverna at Universal Helios Grand Hotel \u2013 International Drive ($40)<\/p>\n
Fuji Sushi \u2013 Altamonte Springs ($40)<\/p>\n
H&H Brazilian Steakhouse \u2013 Kissimmee ($60)<\/p>\n
Hamlin House \u2013 Downtown Orlando ($40)<\/p>\n
Hokkaido Sushi and Teppan \u2013 Winter Springs ($40)<\/p>\n
illume \u2013 International Drive ($60)<\/p>\n
Jala Indian Cuisine \u2013 Winter Park ($40)<\/p>\n
Jazz Tastings \u2013 Maitland ($40)<\/p>\n
Lizzy\u2019s Live \u2013 Sand Lake ($40)<\/p>\n
Mamazzita Gastro Bar \u2013 Sand Lake ($40)<\/p>\n
Manzzo Cuisine \u2013 Windermere ($40)<\/p>\n
Mordisco Steakhouse \u2013 International Drive ($40)<\/p>\n
Mosonori \u2013 Sand Lake ($40)<\/p>\n
Mosonori \u2013 Winter Park ($40)<\/p>\n
\u00d4MO by J\u00f4nt \u2013 Winter Park ($60)<\/p>\n
Osteria Ester \u2013 Thornton Park ($40)<\/p>\n
Palma Italian Kitchen \u2013 Champions Gate ($40)<\/p>\n
Papparella Trattoria \u2013 Sand Lake ($40)<\/p>\n
Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar \u2013 Lake Mary ($40)<\/p>\n
Primo by Melissa Kelly \u2013 International Drive ($60)<\/p>\n
Salt & Ember \u2013 Mount Dora ($60)<\/p>\n
Simply Capri \u2013 Winter Garden ($40)<\/p>\n
Stone & Current \u2013 Kissimmee ($40)<\/p>\n
Sushi Saint \u2013 Winter Park ($40)<\/p>\n
Tamara Modern Indian Cuisine \u2013 International Drive ($40)<\/p>\n
Tamara Modern Indian Cuisine \u2013 Lake Mary ($40)<\/p>\n
The Grove Bar & Grill \u2013 Winter Park ($60)<\/p>\n
Trevi\u2019s \u2013 Champions Gate ($40)<\/p>\n
Vesuvio \u2013 College Park ($40)<\/p>\n
Vines by H \u2013 Sand Lake ($40)<\/p>\n
Voodoo Bayou \u2013 Sand Lake ($40)<\/p>\n
Yao\u2019s \u2013 Oviedo ($40)<\/p>\n
Sixteen participating restaurants have been featured in the MICHELIN Guide Florida:<\/p>\n
1921 Mount Dora \u2013 Mount Dora ($60)<\/p>\n
MediterrAegean \u2013 Winter Park ($60)<\/p>\n
BAC\u00c1N \u2013 Lake Nona ($60)<\/p>\n
Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen \u2013 Lake Buena Vista ($60)<\/p>\n
Kabooki Sushi \u2013 Downtown Orlando ($60)<\/p>\n
Kaya \u2013 Mills 50 District ($60)<\/p>\n
Maxine\u2019s on Shine \u2013 Mills 50 District ($40)<\/p>\n
Nami \u2013 Lake Nona ($60)<\/p>\n
\u00d4MO by J\u00f4nt \u2013 Winter Park ($60)<\/p>\n
Osteria Ester \u2013 Thornton Park ($40)<\/p>\n
Otto\u2019s High Dive \u2013 The Milk District ($40)<\/p>\n
Primo by Melissa Kelly \u2013 ($60)<\/p>\n
Ravello \u2013 Lake Buena Vista ($60)<\/p>\n
Sushi Saint \u2013 Downtown Orlando ($40)<\/p>\n
The Pinery \u2013 Ivanhoe Village ($40)<\/p>\n
The Ravenous Pig \u2013 Winter Park ($40)<\/p>\n
Magical Nights adds hotel and dining offers<\/p>\n
Alongside Magical Dining, Visit Orlando\u2019s Magical Nights returns with special stay-and-dine offers from Aug. 14 through Sept. 30.<\/p>\n
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
Orlando Health returns as presenting sponsor for the third year, continuing its partnership as Visit Orlando\u2019s official Health & Wellness Partner.<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone who participates in Visit Orlando\u2019s Magical Dining, from our local community to visitors from around the world, is making a powerful impact,\u201d said Erick Hawkins, chief financial officer of Orlando Health and Visit Orlando board member.<\/p>\n
With nearly 200 restaurants participating, this year\u2019s 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
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