Address	2700 S Rio Grande Ave
City	Orlando
Phone	407-422-7288
Price	$
Scott's Review

Pleasant place with a good blend of Southern/Soul and Caribbean style cuisine.... Read more

Address	407 E. Central Blvd.
City	Orlando
Phone
Price	$$
Scott's Review

The space on Lake Eola now occupied by the curiously named Osphere – previously the home of Spice Modern and, more famously, Lake Eola Yacht Club – has one of the best patios in town, an even more covetous feature in these days of outdoor-preferred dining.... Read more

Address	100 S Eola Drive
City	Orlando
Phone	407-849-3739
Price	$$
Scott's Review

Oudom, a Thai and sushi restaurant, is the latest to take over the Graze/Prickly Pear/ Lotus/Mingos space in the Sanctuary condominium building in downtown Orlando. Five restaurants in seven years isn't too bad, is it? Maybe Thai will be the magic sauce for this place. Or curry. Or whatever. A restaurant in this location needs to count on frequent vists from neighbors. A menu with a lower price point can help in that regard.... Read more

Address	730 N. Mills Ave. (US 17-92)
City	Orlando
Phone	407-897-3488
Price	$$

Pho means beef noodle soup and that’s the specialty here. The menu is a bit daunting with over a hundred items, but take your time and choose something that intrigues you.

Vietnamese soups are full meals and you’ll have a hard time eating everything. No need to bother with appetizers, but try the red bean “pudding” for dessert.

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Address	1326 N. Mills Ave.
City	Orlando
Phone	407-203-0866
Price	$$
Scott's Review

There's a lot to like about Pig Floyd's, the self described Urban Barbakoa, beginning with the whimsical name. I also like what they've done to the place. The tiny freestanding building at 1326 N. Mills Ave. has never looked better. And I liked most of the food I sampled, though I have to tell you that I have no idea what the speciality is here. It was only the ribs that truly disappointed. The half slab, served on a pig-shaped cutting board, I had on my first visit had a heavily charred crust, which is not necessarily a bad thing when we're talking about barbecue. But beneath the char the meat had turned nearly to mush.... Read more

Address	821 N. Orange Ave.
City	Orlando
Phone	407-868-9007
Price	$$$
Scott's Review

From the owners of Osprey Tavern and Seito Sushi in Baldwin Park, this Citrus replacement makes ample use of the patio space, but the inside is just as nice. Stick with the basic Mexican offerings.... Read more

Address	1202 N. Semoran Blvd.
City	Orlando
Phone	407-275-0776
Price	$$

I probably hear about this restaurant from more people than any other because for many years they've posted a quote from me on the large sign in front of the restaurant -- Thai food fit for a king, by Scott Joseph -- which, to be honest are actually the words of a Sentinel copy writer who wrote the headline. Whatever, I've never felt compelled to quibble about the accuracy of the quote.

Terrific Thai dishes are presented with great pride by a small staff. Not an elegant restaurant but wonderful food. Try the pad Thai or the lemon fish (but only if you like it really, really hot). Have the tom kha gai soup for a starter. Most dishes are less than $12; very reasonable.

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Address	1414 N. Orange Ave.
City	Orlando
Phone	407-601-3508
Price	$$$
Scott's Review

The menu does not read as French but there is classic Frenchness in its execution, as you might expect from executive chef Emmanuel Clement.... Read more