When you have the vacation of a lifetime in Orlando, Florida, you may want to treat yourself and your family to a meal at some of the best restaurants in the area. Here is a selection of some of my favorites.

California Grill

Located on the 15th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, this restaurant was voted the most popular restaurant in Orlando. Renowned chef Clifford Pleau continually reinvents its “unique seasonal menus”, creating “divine” dishes paired with an “equally eloquent wine list”; Throw in “impeccable” service and “spectacular” views of the park and its fireworks, and the result is truly great, even with tourists in shorts and Mickey Mouse ears! Location: Disney World, Contemporary Hotel, $ 41

By Christini

This restaurant has been called “a treasure among restaurants” and is located in the Dr. Phillips area of ​​South Orlando. It is known for its luxurious meals, complemented by a 450-label wine list. The food is served in a romantic setting with musicians giving it the atmosphere of an evening in Italy. However, the banquet here is not cheap and the prices are “high” even by “expense account” standards. South Orlando 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., $ 52

Hemingways

If you’ve always loved the mystique of Ernest Hemingway, this is the place to go. The Hemingway-at-Key-West decor (rods and reels, a stuffed marlin, nautical trinkets) at this Lake Buena Vista hotel’s seafood house makes you feel like you’ve spent the day fishing with Hemingway. Guests describe it as “a nice place to bring clients” or to celebrate “special occasions” and some of the favorites include coconut shrimp and paella. Lake Buena Vista 1 Grand Cypress Blvd. $ 41

Morton’s of Chicago

If price is not an issue for good food, this steakhouse is the place for you. When was the last time you had beef so tender and full of flavor that you have to comment after each bite? While the steakhouse is particularly close to Central Florida theme parks, it’s tucked away in the quaint Doctor Phillips Marketplace, a kind of respite from nearby tourist hangouts. The clientele is comprised of Orlando executives and Orlando business travelers. Everyone is here for martinis and juicy Maine sirloin and lobster. As for the garnishes, don’t miss the specialty, the Lyonnaise potatoes. Rental: 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd. $ 60

Venetian room

This is a fine dining restaurant that prides itself on offering an elegant experience of the highest level. The chef de cuisine is Khalid Benghallem, a second chef-in-training at Emeril’s and the opening chef at Shula’s Steakhouse at the Dolphin Hotel. The menu is typical of an upscale restaurant of this category and includes foie gras, crab cake, rack of lamb, veal chops and other dishes. However, it is the special preparation of these common items that makes this restaurant special. However, you will have to pay for this one-time treatment. This is not a cheap restaurant and the appetizers cost between $ 14 and $ 17, and six of the seven entrees cost more than $ 30. Location: Caribe Royal Hotel 8101 World Center Drive

There you go. If price is not an issue and you just want to enjoy great food at a great restaurant, then one of these Orlando restaurants is sure to satisfy you.