Oak Ridge, FL Food & Drink and More

Oak Ridge

See all locations

Customize your news

Clear

64°F

Oak Ridge, FL · Food & Drink

fastfoodclub.com

website

Crispy Fried Chicken And Catfish Make This Hidden Orlando Soul Food Spot A Florida Local Favorite

Some of the best plates in Orlando never show up on a theme park map. They come out of small neighborhood kitchens where the fryer stays busy and the side dishes are the kind people plan their week around. One of those kitchens sits on a quiet stretch of the...

Orlando, FL · 11d

familydestinationsguide.com

website

You’ll Happily Drive Across Florida For The Incredible Steaks At This Remote Restaurant

Somewhere in Lake County, Florida, there’s a restaurant with a cow-print sign, a wooden cowboy standing in the dining room, and a parking lot full of pickup trucks that belong to people who drove a significant distance and would do it again without being asked. That restaurant is the...

Florida · 10d

decorhint.com

website

This Counter-Service Florida Taqueria Landed In The Michelin Guide With Smoked Brisket And Achiote Pork Tacos

I did not expect the Michelin Guide to care this much about a taco topped with pickled onion and habanero salsa. Yet here we are, and I’m thrilled about it. A small counter-service spot in Florida earned its place in the guide with slow-roasted achiote pork and smoked brisket tacos. You order at a register.

Florida · 2d

decorhint.com

website

This Florida Seafood Shack Serves A New England-Style Fried Fisherman’s Platter At Fair Prices

Live lobsters get flown into a small strip-mall kitchen every Friday morning, and they still manage to sell out. That happens right here in central Florida, hundreds of miles from the nearest lobster boat. The rest of the menu reads like a road trip along Cape Cod. Whole belly clams,...

Florida · 12d

allamericanatlas.com

website

5 Best Italian Restaurants in Orlando, Florida that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Orlando, Florida — a city where the sun glints off lakes and glass towers, where neighborhoods bloom with murals and the laughter of families, where every street corner hums with the music of a hundred cultures. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: Spanish-tiled bungalows, mid-century motels, pastel storefronts, and the ever-present spires of theme parks that draw dreamers from every corner of the world. But beyond the neon and the fireworks, Orlando’s true magic is found in its kitchens — in the warmth of a shared meal, in the stories that simmer in every sauce, in the way food brings together newcomers and old-timers, students and snowbirds, artists and engineers, families and friends.

Orlando, FL · 4d

familydestinationsguide.com

website

People Drive From All Over Florida For The Legendary Wings At This Music-Themed Restaurant

There are exactly two types of people in Florida: those who have eaten at Mojo’s Food. Music. Soul. in Ocala, and those who are about to. If you’ve never made the drive to Ocala specifically for wings, you haven’t truly lived the Florida experience. That might sound...

Florida · 3d

tastychomps.com

website

2026 Orlando Thanksgiving Dining Guide: Where to Dine, Celebrate & Order Takeout

Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, and Orlando restaurants are preparing special menus for the holiday. This year’s offerings include traditional turkey dinners, seafood buffets, Brazilian-style dining, Indian-inspired Thanksgiving specials, and holiday brunches. For those celebrating at home, there are also convenient takeout options to enjoy without spending hours in the kitchen.

Orlando, FL · 4d

bungalower

website

MAVI Bringing Two New Dining Concepts to The Sanctuary Downtown

Two neighboring restaurants in Downtown Orlando’s South Eola District have closed, with two new concepts preparing to take their places. Neveyah Sushi & Thai and Eola Lounge, located at The Sanctuary (100 S. Eola Drive), have both closed, and construction is underway on their replacements. The former Neveyah space...

Orlando, FL · 2d

whatnow.com

website

Rock, Amor & Pizza Plans New Location in Ocoee

Rock, Amor & Pizza is planning a new restaurant at 9401 West Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761. According to records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, an application for the restaurant was filed on November 6, 2026. The project is currently listed as in process under the agency’s plan review and initial review category.

Ocoee, FL · 2d

bungalower

website

Earthy Picks Reopens in Downtown Following Temporary Closure

Earthy Picks Vegan Cafe is back open in South Eola after temporarily closing its doors in September. The popular Latin-inspired vegan restaurant at 420 E. Church Street announced its closure on September 23, citing an “unexpected internal business matter” that required the business to close until further notice.

Orlando, FL · 2d

whatnow.com

website

Beignets & Brew Coming to Winter Park

Beignets & Brew, a coffee shop specializing in New Orleans-style beignets, specialty coffee, and other beverages, is preparing to open a new location in Winter Park at 501 North Orlando Avenue, Unit 2. The upcoming shop was listed in records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to...

Winter Park, FL · 3d

villages-news.com

website

Inspector busts Cody’s for serving ‘Gulf’ shrimp from India and ‘Maryland’ crab from China

An inspector found something fishy on the menu at Cody’s Original Roadhouse in The Villages after discovering the restaurant’s regional seafood specialties were actually being shipped in from across the globe. The restaurant located in Brownwood was hit with an administrative complaint following an inspection this week prompted...

The Villages, FL · 15d

uncoveringflorida.com

website

This Swanky Florida Italian Restaurant Hides a Speakeasy in an Underground Tunnel

A full Italian restaurant sits below street level in Florida, and getting there feels like finding a secret passage. The whole space is themed as an old Prohibition-era tunnel, complete with aged-looking walls and low, moody light. Above it, a polished sister restaurant handles the fancy dining room crowd. Down...

Lake Buena Vista, FL · 8d

hoodline.com

website

Downtown Orlando Lands Turkish Bar Mavi, Liquor License Fresh for December Debut

A new Turkish and Aegean restaurant and bar is preparing to open its doors at 100 S. Eola Drive in downtown Orlando, with a planned opening date set for December 2026. Mavi Turkish Aegean Kitchen and Bar has already cleared one of the key hurdles standing between a build-out and a grand opening: a full liquor license.

Orlando, FL · 4d

Parade

partner publisher · 866.0K followers

Cracker Barrel Is Honoring Veterans With a Special Makeover of Its Famous Rocking Chairs—and Every Design Tells a Real Story

The restaurant chain is transforming its iconic rocking chairs into heartfelt tributes to military veterans, and fans will have a chance to win one.

Orlando, FL · 4d

Orlando Weekly

partner publisher · 12.4K followers

Raise a glass and celebrate at Orlando Beer Festival this weekend

The 11th annual Orlando Beer Festival brings together local breweries, spirits purveyors, food vendors and plenty of entertainment for a celebration of Central Florida’s beer (and food) scene. The post Raise a glass and celebrate at Orlando Beer Festival this weekend appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 2d

Orlando Weekly

partner publisher · 12.4K followers

New Orlando restaurants: Ravah Culinary Emporium, Chaska, Kura’s Revolving Sushi and 7 more

UniMart, the Japanese convenience store nestled among the mini new restaurants of Mills Market, will open a second, much larger, location in the space next to Light on the Sugar at 501 N. Orlando Ave. in Winter Park. The Japanese convenience store will offer a broader range of foodstuffs and curios than the original, including […] The post New Orlando restaurants: Ravah Culinary Emporium, Chaska, Kura’s Revolving Sushi and 7 more appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 4d

fox35orlando.com

website

The 407 tries an Argentinian-style slice: Inside Obsession Pizza

Since opening its doors in Orlando this past June, Obsession Pizza has brought a distinct Argentinian twist to The 407’s food scene. The pizzeria's signature dish is the Fugazzeta—a massive, cheese-stuffed double-crust pie topped with sweet onions that weighs in at a staggering five to six pounds. Beyond serving up hearty comfort food, the restaurant also invests in the community with its free 12-week Obsession Business School. The 407’s Lauren Margolis went behind the counter to see how these hefty pies are built and to taste a slice firsthand.

Orlando, FL · 9d

businessdebut.com

website

Pinsa Fire Opening in Downtown Leesburg

LEESBURG, FL — Pinsa Fire, a Roman-style pizza concept based in Clermont, plans to open a flagship location at 404 West Main Street, Leesburg, FL 34748, owner Thomas Cerra told Business Debut in a phone interview. Cerra said he purchased the downtown Leesburg building in September 2025 and has...

Leesburg, FL · 11d

horizonwesthappenings.com

website

Shake Shack Planned for Hamlin Town Center in Horizon West

Another popular restaurant could be making its way to Horizon West! Shake Shack is included in development plans for Hamlin Town Center, potentially bringing its signature burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and hand-spun shakes to the neighborhood. Where Will Shake Shack Be Located?. The proposed restaurant would be located in the northwest...

Orange County, FL · 3d