We look forward to the month of August each year, which always kicks off Visit Orlando's multi-week Magical Dining program.
This annual celebration of Orlando eateries offers a three-course, prix fixe menu for just $40/person, and an upper tier for $60 per person.
For many diners, it is a way to experience a special restaurant that may not normally fit into their budget.
Magical Dining begins August 14 and goes through Tuesday, September 30, 2026. This year, diners can indulge at over 180 participating local restaurants, including multiple exciting new additions! Participating eateries span six main districts, including Winter Park, Restaurant Row, Downtown, and even all the way to Disney.
For every $40 prix-fixe meal served, $1 is donated. For every $60 prix-fixe meal, $2 is donated. The primary beneficiary is the OCA (Opportunity, Community, Ability), which empowers individuals with autism and other developmental differences — from as early as 18 months through adulthood — while also supporting their families.
FEATURED MAGICAL DINING PACKAGES
Enjoy an overnight staycation at these locations, PLUS credit to dine at the featured Magical Dining restaurant!
The Ritz-Carlton
- Location: 4012 Central Florida Pkwy., Orlando
- Promotional Code: T9756
Celebrate Magical Dining with an overnight stay at Grande Lakes Orlando. Enjoy a dining experience designed to bring guests together over thoughtfully prepared, multi-course menus, all while giving back to a meaningful cause. Set across the resort’s collection of MICHELIN-recommended and celebrated restaurants, from farm-driven Southern fare to fresh Italian and classic steakhouse cuisine, each menu offers something distinct to discover. Consider this your perfect excuse for a quick getaway—or simply a night away—at the Lake.
Magical Nights offer includes:
- Overnight stay
- Valet parking
- $50 daily credit to dine at Highball & Harvest
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
- Location: 4040 Central Florida Pkwy., Orlando
- Promo Code: T9756
Celebrate Magical Dining with an overnight stay at Grande Lakes Orlando. Enjoy a dining experience designed to bring guests together over thoughtfully-prepared, multi-course menus, all while giving back to a meaningful cause. Set across the resort’s collection of MICHELIN-recommended and celebrated restaurants, from farm-driven Southern fare to fresh Italian and classic steakhouse cuisine, each menu offers something distinct to discover. Consider this your perfect excuse for a quick getaway—or simply a night away—at the Lake.
Magical Nights offer includes:
- $50 daily credit to dine at Primo
- Overnight stay
- Self-parking
NEW ADDITIONS TO MAGICAL DINING FOR 2026
There are 37 new additions to Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining:
- The Grove Bar + Kitchen – $60 Menu
- Voodoo Bayou – $40 Menu
- Papparella Trattoria – $40 Menu
- Illume – $60 Menu
- Tamara Lake Mary – $40 Menu
- Simply Capri – $40 Menu
- Hokkaido Sushi and Teppan – $40 Menu
- Estefan Kitchen – $60 Menu
- Stone & Current at Orlando Lake Resort – $40 Menu
- Mamazzita Gastro Bar – $40 Menu
- Boca Lake Mary – $40 Menu
- Manzzo Cusine – $40 Menu
- Vines by H – $40 Menu
- Yao's – $40 Menu
- Daniel Gabor's – $40 Menu
- Palma Italian Kitchen – $40 Menu
- Vesuvio College Park – $40 Menu
- Trevi's – $40 Menu
- Flora Taverna – $40 Menu
- Sushi Saint Winter Park – $40 Menu
- Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar Lake Mary – $40 Menu
- Lizzy's Live – $40 Menu
- Primo – $60 Menu
- Osteria Ester – $40 Menu
- Alma Argentina – $40 Menu
- ÔMO by Jônt – $60 Menu
- Mordisco Steakhouse – $40
- Conquistador Bar & Restaurant – $40 Menu
- Tamara Modern Indian Cuisine – $40 Menu
- Jazz Tastings – $40 Menue
- Fuji Sushi – $40 Menu
- Salt & Emebr – $60 Menu
- mosonori Japanese Handroll sushi bar Winter Park and Sand Lake- $40 Menu
- Hamlin House – $40 Menu
- H&H Brazilian steakhouse – $60 Menu
- Bar Helios at Universal Helios Grand Hotel – $60 Menu
There are even some kid friendly restaurants with Magical Dining. Please remember to request the special Visit Orlando's Magical Dining menu upon arrival at the restaurant.
Pro-Tip: Tax and gratuity are not included in the $40 or $60 per person.
Full list of Magical Dining restaurants plus all the menus
Recognized by the MICHELIN Guide
16 restaurants appear in Magical Dining and are also recognized by the MICHELIN Guide.
- AVA MediterrAegean ($60)
- BACÁN ($60)
- 1921 Mount Dora ($60)
- Ravello ($60), Primo ($60)
- Osteria Ester ($40)
- Otto's High Dive ($40)
- Maxine's on Shine ($40)
- ÔMO by Jônt ($60)
- The Pinery ($40)
- Kabooki Sushi East Orlando ($60)
- The Ravenous Pig ($40)
- Nami ($60)
- Sushi Saint ($40)
- Four Flamingos
- Bar Kada ($40)
- Kaya ($40)
Related: If you're looking for a quick list of MICHELIN recommendations, head over to our curated list of MICHELIN Guide Restaurants with Magical Dining.
Exclusive Overnight Staycation Deals
Use Magical Dining as an excuse to treat yourself to a romantic overnight staycation this year. Returning for 2026, Visit Orlando's Magical Nights, offering locals exclusive hotel and resort offers to extend the dining experience at participating hotel restaurants.
Our favorite Magical Nights options:
- The Ritz-Carlton: Overnight stay, valet parking, $50 daily credit to dine at Highball & Harvest
- JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes: Overnight stay, self-parking, $50 daily credit to dine at Primo
MAGICAL DINING DATE NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS
Participating restaurants sprawl from the I-Drive/Convention and Restaurant Row areas to Winter Park, Disney, and beyond.
With 184 restaurants participating in Magical Dining in 2026, the choices are overwhelming! Here are some of our top picks for date night ambiance and overall value.
The Monroe
- Location: Creative Village, Downtown Orlando
The ambiance inside The Monroe is welcoming, modern, and full of homages to Orlando itself—our kind of place!
More Magical Dining restaurants from Good Salt Restaurant Group:
- Reyes Mezcaleria ($40)
- Seito Sushi Baldwin Park ($40)
- The Osprey ($40)
Luke's Kitchen
- Location: Maitland
With a newly expanded outdoor patio and fresh menu, Luke's Kitchen is one of our favorites for date night. And during Magical Dining you can experience one of the best values in Orlando.
The Magical Dining menu at Luke's Kitchen is one of the best in town! Plus there are multiple options that are gluten-free like the Carrot-Coconut Soup, Chairman’s Reserve Pork Chop, and Zucchini with black eyed pea, corn, tomato, onion soubise.
1921 Mount Dora
- Location: Mount Dora
1921 Mount Dora’ is a celebration of “Modern Florida Cuisine” in a historic setting that is intimate, bold and welcoming. 1921 is a culinary fusion showcasing local produce and responsibly sourced ingredients to produce a nightly changing menu. Rustic refinement aligned with the intelligent, dramatic and delicious lifestyles of Florida.
Related: 1921 Mount Dora is one of our picks for most romantic restaurants in Orlando.
Otto's High Dive
- Location: Orlando – Milk District
Since arriving in Orlando's Milk District in 2022 Otto's High Dive has earned MICHELIN guide recognition as well as lots of local love. For date night or bringing out-of-town visitors, Otto's High Dive shows Orlando and Floridian culture in its best light.
This cozy neighborhood spot somehow pulls off a welcoming home feeling with elegant date night vibes. Cuban-inspired favorites are elevated without losing approachability, and the drink menu is among the best in Central Florida (with a wonderful selection of non-alcoholic specialty drinks too!).
Besides Magical Dining, we put Otto's High Dive among our favorite places for brunch in Orlando.
More Magical Dining Favorites
Here are a few more of our top picks for date night:
- AVA MediterrAegean – gluten-free options for each course, including Hanger Steak
- Norman’s Orlando – delicious American fusion cuisine with a gorgeous bar area
- Market to Table – Winter Garden restaurant, highlights include Braised Beef Short Rib, Roasted Chicken, Seared Sable Fish and more
- Taverna Opa – Live belly dancing performances while you dine
- VINIA Wine & Kitchen – One of our favorite wine bars and restaurants in Winter Park, wine flight upgrades for menu and dessert, live music on Thursdays
- Dragonfly Robata and Sushi – One of the best sushi spots in town
- Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen – Enjoy appetizers like Seafood Fritters and Firecracker Shrimp. Mains include Grilled Red Rainbow Trout and Grilled Atlantic Salmon
- The Ravenous Pig – Always a favorite each year! Lots of vegetarian and gluten-free menu options
The Longest-Tenured Program Restaurants
- Everglades Restaurant (2006) – Rosen Centre Hotel ($60)
- Mama Della’s Ristorante (2007) – Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando ($40)
- The Boheme (2007) – Downtown Orlando ($40)
- The Kitchen (2007) – Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando ($40)
- The Oceanaire Seafood Room Orlando (2007) – International Drive ($60)
GIVING BACK
For every $40 prix-fixe meal served, $1 is donated. For every $60 prix-fixe meal, $2 is donated.
The primary beneficiary is the OCA (Opportunity, Community, Ability), which empowers individuals with autism and other developmental differences — from as early as 18 months through adulthood — while also supporting their families.
Orlando MAGICAL DINING DETAILS
Visit Orlando's Magical Dining begins August 14 through September 30, 2026.
Over 180 participating local restaurants, each offering a three-course, prix fixe dinner menu for just $40 per person, or an upper-tier $60 per person.
Pro-tip: Takeout options are available at select restaurants.
For more information, go to MagicalDining.com.
Looking for more food-focused date night ideas? Try these:
- Orlando’s Most Romantic Restaurants
- 10 Best Places to Dine with Sunset Views in Orlando
- Best Rooftop Bars & Restaurants in Orlando
Feature image: Leiah, courtesy of Visit Orlando
