
Do you ever wonder if blogs and social platforms are only promoting things because they’re being paid to say so? We’ve taken on the challenge to bring you our genuine favorites within The City Beautiful!
Our team is sharing big sisterly advice on our local favorites for date night and things to do! These are recommendations that you can trust from mamas just like you, and in your very own neck of the woods!
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon we are sharing our FAVE DATE NIGHT RESTAURANTS❣️
Fave Date Night Spots in Orlando from the OMC Team!
Eryn's FAVE: Kres Chophouse
Located in: Kress Building
Allison's FAVE: Fontera Cocina
Located in: Disney Springs
Why I love it: Fontera has a blackberry margarita that I still dream about!
Chenoa's FAVE: Black Rooster Taqueria
Location: 1323 Mills Ave N Orlando, Florida
Why I love it: Local family owned restaurant with deliciously fresh tacos, curbside pick-up, AND they have Margarita-gram deliveries!
Jennie's FAVE: Bella Italia Ristorante
Location: 13848 Tilden Rd, Suite 192 Winter Garden, FL 34787
Why I love it: Bella Italia is a family owned restaurant with a clear love for their customers and a passion for excellence. I am thankful as a person with allergies for their commitment to safe and delicious Italian food (which I am not able to always eat with my Celiac).
Allyson's FAVE: Tin & Taco
Located in: Waterford Lakes Town Center
Why I love it: Lunch dates are a great way for us to get out more together. We go Fridays after dropping off the youngest for half day at school.
Amanda's FAVE: a picnic & a hike
Location: somewhere NEW each time
Why I love it: We love a picnic and a hike- just the two of us! We almost always visit somewhere new. Little adventures together remind us of why we fell in love!
Nancy A's FAVE: Maxine’s on Shine
Address: 337 Shine Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
Why I love it: The food, the wine, the music, the quaint, little downtown street… it’s perfect for a low key night of conversation and reconnecting.
Shelbi's FAVE: Mangoni Italian Market
Address: 251 Tremaine St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Why I love it: We love hanging out in downtown Winter Garden! Grabbing a bite to eat from one of their great restaurants like Mangoni Italian Market! Then walking around and visiting some of the shops like Writer’s Block Bookstore and see what their new weekly recommendations are.
Coppelia's FAVE: Jaleo by José Andrés
Located in: Disney Springs
Why I love it: We do a lot of Disney Springs date nights! Jaleo is one of our go-tos!
Sarah's FAVE: Lake Eola Wine Bar
Located in: Lake Eola Park
Why I love it: We love Eola Wine Bar for the wine flights, and amazing appetizer and charcuterie options… it has a nice romantic, relaxed vibe!
Nancy S.'s FAVE: Boxi Park
Location: 115 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Why I love it: It is perfect for a cocktail and a relaxing environment. We can have a “date” while the kids are entertained in a safe space.
Lisa's FAVE: Santiago’s Bodega
Address: 1185 Spring Centre S Blvd #1080, Altamonte
Why I love it: They have yummy food and tapas, and indoor/outdoor seating too. The cherry hoisin short ribs are sublime!
Donna's FAVE: BTW- Burgers Tacos Waffles
Location: 115 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Why I love it: This place literally has it all. With a craft beer tap house on one corner, an eclectic Edison style gourmet coffee and cocktail lounge on the other, and some insane comfort food smack dab in the middle- you never have the same experience twice! Btw features childhood favorites revamped adult-style, like fluffy waffles soaked in BOURBON syrup! Walk off the massive meal with a romantic lake-side stroll just across the street!
Kattie's FAVE: Crooked Can Brewing Company
Located in: Plant St. Market
Why I love it: We just love to explore Orlando and eat good food.