Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Orlando / Central Florida East

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Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in Orlando / Central Florida East? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

63 Sovereign

4.9

4.9 (595)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Ormond Beach

About the restaurant

63 Sovereign is on a mission to bring together all of the characteristics associated with a great dining experience. Delicious food and drink, prepared and served to you by a passionate team of professionals in a charming and comfortable setting.

We believe that dining is more than a routine. It is an experience that ties us to our roots, keeps us connected and provides fuel for the soul.

Our menu is a progressive interpretation of cuisine from around the world. A carefully curated raw bar highlights an excellent selection of cold water oysters. Our seasonal selections feature ingredients that change throughout the year, while our staple menu showcases many of our traditional favorites.

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Zoe

Dined on Feb 21, 2025

AMAZING! Best place to eat in Daytona. Delicious food, excellent service and great ambiance. They have a great selection of delicious cocktails and alcoholic beverages as well as mocktails. they just expanded their outdoor dining too so they have plenty of room. I highly recommend the seafood tower to share and the mediterranean board.

The Fat Snook

4.9

4.9 (1173)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Cocoa Beach

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Fat Snook!
We are a casual beachside restaurant packed with a tremendous passion for fresh, local seafood, top quality seasonal ingredients, and hand selected boutique-style wines and craft beers from
across the world.
Since opening in May of 2007, The Fat Snook has been dedicated to supporting local purveyors; Which has enabled us to showcase some of the finest ingredients Florida has to offer.

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Michelle

Dined 2 days ago

First time here. Fantastic!!! Service was excellent and the food was wonderful!

Good Morning Breakfast with Goofy and His Pals

4.8

4.8 (262)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Lake Buena Vista

About the restaurant

Experience Good Morning Breakfast with Goofy & His Pals character breakfast, offered at Ravello on select dates. The breakfast features a wonderful assortment of traditional breakfast favourites along with an omelette station. A photographer will be on-site to capture your memories with Goofy & Pals, the always-entertaining stars of the breakfast.*

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic experience. The food is good. The setting is stunning, the service is excellent and the character interaction is fab. It’s a hidden gem as not busy at all. Highly recommend!!

Katya Vineyards

4.8

4.8 (811)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Ocala

About the restaurant

At Katya Vineyards we believe in the power of food to bring people together, create lasting memories, and celebrate the joy of shared moments. Every dish from Executive Chef Tony Deras is a labor of love and paired with our exquisite wine list and hand crafted cocktails.

Come experience the warmth of Katya Vineyards – where fine dining meets familial embrace.

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Sheryl

Dined on Feb 26, 2025

Katya’s has made our anniversary special for the last five years. The food is second to none, absolutely outstanding! The chef makes a point to greet you and make sure your food is to your liking. The wait staff is attentive and personable. The ambiance in Katya’s is beautiful— just right for a night out. Highly recommend!

Crush XI

4.8

4.8 (750)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Melbourne

About the restaurant

Crush XI is a casually hip gathering place serving up Rustic American Cookery, boutique style wines and thoughtfully crafted cocktails.
Crush XI is located in Historic Downtown Melbourne in The Iconic FlatIron Building.
The charm of the restaurant is complimented by the original brickwork and tin ceilings in this circa 1920's building.
Crush XI has a chef driven menu that changes seasonally.
Our staff will graciously walk you through the offerings on the menu.
The cocktail program is award winning!
We approach cocktails much like we approach food...thoughtfully made from scratch everyday.
Our uniquely domestic wine selection is a nod and a wink to our namesake, Crush, celebrating the crush of the grapes and the harvest in wine country.
Join us for our NEW Happy Hour!
EVERYDAY from 4-6pm - Enjoy modified cocktail pricing and 1/2 off ALL APPETIZERS!
If you don't find the reservation time you are looking for, Please call us to book at (321) 312-6070

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Service amazing a bit over priced. Adorable place.

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Carrot Cake Ice Cream

Mildreds Big City Food

4.7

4.7 (657)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Gainesville

About the restaurant

We are North Central Florida's farm-to-table, local, sustainable foods restaurant. Operated by Bert and Tara Gill, Mildred's offers a seasonally changing menu highlighting what is available locally.

Offering quality and freshness with no shortcuts, our team prepares each dish from scratch.

We serve local produce and fresh Florida seafood every day. We also feature a full bar, an award winning wine list and homemade cakes and cheesecakes.

Mildred's is proud to say we serve Gainesville's best food! We are also in the Golden Spoon Hall of Fame for our dedication to great food and service year after year.

Reservations for lunch are not necessary.

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Eric

Dined on Feb 25, 2025

Lovely, upscale atmosphere with a retro vibe. Outstanding service, attentive and friendly but unobtrusive. The food was excellent. We chose the prix fixe menu and the starters and mains were our favorites (snapper and quail). Cocktails were also excellent. We've found our new special dinner place in Gainesville!

Aurora

4.7

4.7 (962)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Waterford Lakes

About the restaurant

The stunning lightshow of auroras wouldn't be visible without the combination of unique elements. In turn, we know that true beauty can be found when people from all walks of life come together under one roof for a shared purpose. This is the spirit of Aurora at the Celeste. We believe wonder is created in the midst of communal experiences, particularly over a shared love for delicious food and captivating atmosphere.

An immersive concept set apart from all others in Orlando, Aurora is a restaurant experience that captures vast attention through colorful flavors, stunning ambiance, and refined service. With an emphasis on fresh, locally sourced food, Aurora is a glimmering spectacle within the Celeste Hotel experience.

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MelissaSVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Our server was amazing I have had her before The food is excellent

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Fried Chicken Sandwich

The Chapman

4.6

4.6 (151)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Winter Park

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Winter Park, The Chapman enjoys a prime location on the charming and vibrant Park Avenue, surrounded by the city’s rich history, upscale boutiques, and picturesque lakes. The Chapman brings a fresh perspective to fine drinking and dining, where discovery meets comfort and indulgence. Warm, stylish, and artful with a distinctive Winter Park Florida look and feel, we invite you to celebrate the best of Florida while our hospitable team strives to pamper you and make every gathering truly memorable.

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KariVIP

Dined 4 days ago

My new favorite restaurant. Food is flavorful, thoughtful, creative, and impeccable all at the same time. Atmosphere is so cool. Decor is modern yet classy. Location is perfect

Bites & Bubbles

4.7

4.7 (1393)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown Orlando

About the restaurant

Welcome to Bites & Bubbles, a locally owned and operated restaurant in the heart of the Mills 50 District at Mills Park Orlando. We offer an unparalleled dining experience, with delicious cuisine, an amazing selection of wines, a full liquor bar, and an ambiance brimming with merriment. We pride ourselves on using only the freshest ingredients, and our menu changes regularly, sometimes daily, to showcase the finest seasonal offerings.

We offer our full dinner menu Tuesday through Saturday starting at 5PM, as well as monthly wine dinners for those who want to indulge in a truly special dining experience. As proprietors deeply rooted in the community, we sincerely appreciate your patronage. It is our unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional food, drink, and service that drives us. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you at Bites & Bubbles soon.

Cheers!
Chef Eddie (Bites) & Nicholas (Bubbles)

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CindyLVIP

Dined 1 day ago

I’m obsessed with their duck fat burgers! and the owner is so lovely, very attentive to making sure everyone is having a great time. i love this place

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Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen

4.6

4.6 (2732)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

South Orlando

About the restaurant

A cornerstone of Lake Nona Town Center, Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen serves a colorful spectrum of snacks, starters and social plates, craft beer, fine wine, and specialty cocktails designed to tantalize the taste buds and inspire connectivity. Dine inside in cozy banquettes, outside on the covered patio, or in the solarium, complete with views of Lake Nona’s community art installation, “The Beacon.”

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Maite

Dined 4 days ago

We had such an amazing experience at Chroma over lunch. Fred was attentive, fun to interact with. They are a great asset to Chroma. Amazing food, fast and great customer service.

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Brussels Sprouts

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Butterscotch Bread Pudding

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Sticky Edamame

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