Updated July 2019

Orlando’s gourmet dining scene is a steal once more when Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining® returns Aug. 23 through Sept. 30! Now in its 14th year, the wildly popular culinary event is welcoming its widest variety of cuisines yet, with more than 120 Orlando-area restaurants — including 11 newcomers — offering three-course, prix-fixe dinner menus for just $35 per person.

Plus, $1 from each meal will support deserving local charities, with this year’s recipients set to be announced by Aug. 22. As a result, Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining presents a stellar opportunity to revisit local favorites and try some of Orlando’s hottest new venues while supporting great causes.

Read on for a preview of this year’s first-time participants, then head to OrlandoMagicalDining.com for a complete list of restaurants, OpenTable reservations and menus (including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options) for Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining 2019!

New Restaurants Bring New Flavors to Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining

With 11 restaurants joining Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining for the first time in 2019, plenty of fresh flavors are ready to delight you. Here’s a look at this year’s newcomers, including where to find them and their entree selections for Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining. For their complete menus, visit their listings on OrlandoMagicalDining.com.

Mia's Italian Kitchen in Orlando
Mia’s Italian Kitchen in Orlando

International Drive/Restaurant Row Area

The H Cuisine: One of Orlando’s newest dining options, this Restaurant Row member offers a diverse Mediterranean menu prepared by internationally trained chefs. Their entrees for Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining reflect that global focus, including Josper Vegetable Stew with Smoked Yogurt, Grilled Scottish King Salmon, and Lokum, which features tenderloin slices aged 25 days in butter. See their full menu.

Mia’s Italian Kitchen: Given this eatery’s name, it should come as no surprise that their entrees are big on Italian flavor, including Rigatoni Alla Calabrese, Chicken Parmesan, Cozze di Birra (featuring blue mussels, house Italian sausage and more), and Cacciatore Pappardelle. You’ll find them on International Drive close to ICON Park™. See their full menu.

Learn more: International Drive

Edison Burger at The Edison at Disney Springs in Orlando (Photo: Patina Restaurant Group)

Walt Disney World® Resort/Lake Buena Vista Area

Bella Tuscany Italian Restaurant: About 20 minutes north of Walt Disney World® Resort, this family-owned eatery offers daily chef-prepared dishes, an award-winning wine list with more than 700 vintages, and a full bar, plus live music on select days. Their 2019 entree choices include Filet Mignon, Beef Short Ribs and Salmon. See their full menu.

The Edison at Disney Springs: Dig into Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup, French Dip, and the legendary Edison Burger at this Disney Springs® restaurant, which is designed to look like a converted power plant. It’s also a nightlife hotspot, including burlesque dancers on weekends, with a full range of handcrafted cocktails. See their full menu.

Learn more: Disney Springs

Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar & Restaurant: Look for the “secret” tunnel outside The Edison to find this speakeasy-style lounge and eatery, which specializes in Prohibition-era cocktails and hearty, Roman-style dishes. They’re serving Rigatoni Trapanesi, Eggplant Enzo and Branzino, aka Mediterranean sea bass. See their full menu.

Euphoria: Enjoy Roasted Chicken Penne, Grilled Mahi Mahi, Steak N Frites and Ricotta Gnocchi at this first-time participant. Located at Margaritaville Resort Orlando, Euphoria features seasonal favorites served from an open-air kitchen, and a lively lounge that’s perfect for romantic dinners. See their full menu.

JALEO at Disney Springs: World-famous, James Beard-winning Chef José Andrés brings the flavors of Spain to Disney Springs with this new eatery. What’s more, their tapas-style menu for Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining includes two different appetizers and two different entrees! See their full menu.

Learn more: Orlando’s Celebrity Chefs

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill: The legendary master chef has a brand-new concept at Disney Springs, serving Puck’s signature creations amid California elegance. For Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining, they’re offering Pan-Roasted Half Chicken, Oven-Roasted Faroe Island Salmon and Braised Beef Shortribs. See their full menu.

Bites & Bubbles in Orlando

Downtown Orlando & Surrounding Areas

The Back Room Steakhouse: In addition to their signature Black Angus 10-Oz. New York Strip Steak, this steakhouse is also offering Wild Caught Pacific Coho Salmon and Herb-Crusted Prime Pork Chop. Showcasing fresh quality ingredients, they’re located in Apopka, about 30 minutes northwest of downtown Orlando. See their full menu.

Bites & Bubbles: Gourmet American fare with French flair is served at this new restaurant, part of the dining lineup in Orlando’s Mills 50 district close to downtown. For their first time in Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining, they’ll have Beef Bourguignon, Lobster Mac-n-Cheese, Tarte au Poulet and a Chilled Seafood Platter. See their full menu.

Learn more: Orlando’s Mills 50 District

Menagerie Eatery & Bar: New to downtown Orlando’s Thornton Park neighborhood, this eclectic social eatery has developed partnerships with local farmers, fishermen and micro-vendors to help them create playful dishes. In 2019, you can choose from Brick Chicken Thyme, Salmon Jamming, and Bacon & Blue Cheese-Crusted Filet, all of which pair nicely with their fresh-focused cocktails. See their full menu.

Learn more: Downtown Orlando

Eat for a Good Cause

Visit Orlando's Magical Dining Supports Deserving Charities
Deserving Charities Receive $1 From Every Meal Served During Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining

Each year, one or more local charities benefit from Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining, receiving $1 from each meal served. Visit Orlando will announce the recipients of 2019’s edition by Aug. 22. Refer back to this blog for details on the charities once they become available.

Previous recipients have included Best Buddies of Central Florida and Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida (2018), BASE Camp Children’s Foundation and Freedom Ride Inc. (2017), Russell Home for Atypical Children (2016), ELEVATE Orlando (2015), Foundation for Foster Children (2014), Ronald McDonald House Charities (2013), Edgewood Children’s Ranch (2012), Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida (2011), Arts & Cultural Alliance of Central Florida (2010), and Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children (2009).

As a result of this charitable giving, Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining doesn’t just offer a menu and setting for every occasion, but also helps support great causes. For a full list of participating restaurants, menus and OpenTable reservations, visit OrlandoMagicalDining.com.

Written by Nate Shelton, consumer content writer at Visit Orlando. He's an experienced journalist and native Floridian who enjoys the entertainment, cultural and culinary aspects of Orlando and Orange County.

Images are representative of featured restaurants only and do not necessarily reflect final Magical Dining menu options.

Cover image courtesy The H Cuisine in Orlando.

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