Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in I Drive / Sand Lake

22 restaurants available nearby

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1. Cafe Tu Tu Tango - Orlando

4.7

Exceptional(6968)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • I Drive / Sand Lake

Booked 110 times today

For over 30 years, Café Tu Tu Tango has been the go-to spot on Orlando's International Drive for food, art, and fun. Featuring a tapas-style menu packed with shareable small plates, guests can enjoy live entertainment while resident artists create right before their eyes. Sip on art-inspired craft cocktails, signature sangrias, and more from the drink menu. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with bottomless brunch available every Friday through Sunday.

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2. Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar - Orlando

4.6

Exceptional(3036)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown Orlando

Booked 38 times today

Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar Orlando serves a diverse menu of authentic Mexican food in a vibrant, casual atmosphere. Rocco's passion for bringing the best of Mexico's flavor AND fun to life is felt as soon as you walk in the door. Our attention to authentic, fresh Mexican flavors and ingredients can be tasted in all our dishes - enjoy fresh guacamole prepared table side, house made margaritas, and Rocco's uniquely inspired signature tacos. Whether you are a local or just visiting, come enjoy a cocktail and relax at our outdoor bar. From lunch to late night, for dinner or take out, we invite you to enjoy a true taste of Mexico any day of the week. Be sure to stop in for our daily Happy Hour specials and our famous weekend Bottomless Brunch.

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3. Taverna Opa - Orlando

4.7

Exceptional(3614)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • I Drive / Sand Lake

Booked 25 times today

Taverna Opa is located on the 2nd floor of Pointe Orlando, conveniently located near the Orange County Convention Center, SeaWorld and Universal Studios theme parks.Fresh Greek and Mediterranean cuisine with our nightly entertainment has made Taverna Opa the top dining destination in Orlando. Open daily at 11:30am.Please Park on the 3rd level of the parking garage if possible.Please note on Fridays and Saturdays and during peak season, reservations after 6:30pm are priority seating not a reservation. What this means is, as soon as your entire party is present, you will be moved onto our seating list and as soon as a table opens for your group, you will be sat. There is usually a wait at that point of a minimum of 30 minutes. *There is a food order minimum for indoor table service Fri & Sat.

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4. Dragonfly - Robata Grill & Sushi

4.8

Exceptional(2579)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • I Drive / Sand Lake

Booked 41 times today

FIVE-time Florida Trend Golden Spoon Award (2015 – 19) winner, Dragonfly Robata Grill & Sushi features authentic modern Japanese gastropub cuisine. Our diverse menu features sushi, steak, veggies, seafood, noodles, and rice dishes, but a must-try on your visit—your favorite(s) from our robatayaki (robata) grill. One of the nation’s first to use traditional robata grilling techniques & white-oak (binchōtan) charcoal, our team has perfected the art of grilling using the smokeless 1,000° heat of binchotān to unlock the natural flavors of vegetables and proteins. A favorite of locals, conventioneers, and tourists, Dragonfly is centrally located 3 miles from the Orange County Convention Center and IDrive, 4 miles from Universal, and 5 miles from Disney. Whether you’re looking to host a private event, chef’s table dinner, enjoy a fountain-side patio or just relax in the lounge, we’ve got you covered. Join us and share in our #artfulflavors!

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5. Highball & Harvest

4.6

Exceptional(1420)

Price: Expensive

• Regional American (Southern) • I Drive / Sand Lake

Booked 42 times today

A Modern Approach to Southern-Inspired CuisineAside from the classic cocktail, a highball is a train conductor’s signal to depart at full speed. It was how Central Florida’s abundant harvests moved from field to table, an iconic symbol of the region’s agricultural might. Highball & Harvest (H&H) pays homage to this legacy, with menus laden with ingredients from local farms, as well as our own green-growing efforts. We pluck fresh produce from our on-site 7,000- square-foot garden at Whisper Creek Farm. Handcrafted cocktails are infused with seasonal fruits and herbs, and create a culinary adventure that is as inspiring as it is memorable.Valet parking is available and will be validated in the restaurant

6. Big Fin Seafood

4.5

Awesome(4469)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • I Drive / Sand Lake

Booked 17 times today

Big Fin has been named Best Seafood Restaurant in Orlando (Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards Critic's Choice). Bar-A-Cuda covered patio bar and dining featuring an upscale casual atmosphere. Big Fin Seafood opened on December 1, 2009 at the Dellagio Town Center along Restaurant Row and has already become a favorite among the locals, conventioneers and tourists alike. The extensive menu features specialty items; Whole Maine Lobster, Seasonal Stone Crab, Chef inspired dishes along with the freshest fish in Orlando, hand cut steaks, sushi and more - Private Dining Rooms are available to host Group Dinners, Meetings, Rehearsal Dinners, Birthday & Anniversary celebrations or cocktail receptions! Complimentary Valet Parking!!Please note we do not accept regular reservations of more than 10. If you would like to book a group larger than that please contact our sales department directly at 407.615.8888 or Sales@BigFinSeafood.com.

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7. Bocas Grill Orlando

4.6

Exceptional(259)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Dr. Phillips

Booked 13 times today

Our hard workWe are a fusion of Latin American cuisines, a feast of flavors that will take you on a gastronomic journey to South America. Through teamwork and lots of effort, we deliver an honest and emotional message to the world: “In Arepa We Trust.''

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8. Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Orlando

4.9

Exceptional(1305)

Price: Moderate

• Turkish • I Drive / Sand Lake

Booked 22 times today

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine has been established since 2004, and has been family owned and operated ever since. Our first location (on Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL) has firmly established our presence as the premier Turkish restaurant company in Florida. This location (opened in late 2012) was our first endeavor into the South Orlando market - and we're so glad to be here! We're very excited about our newest location, and are quite proud to say that our food, wines, and high level of service are identical to our Winter Park location. Come experience our authentic Turkish cuisine, made in-house, from scratch - every single day. We look forward to seeing you at Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine in Dr. Phillips!

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9. P.F. Chang's - Orlando

4.7

Exceptional(489)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Downtown Orlando

Booked 12 times today

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

10. The Boathouse

4.7

Exceptional(15471)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Lake Buena Vista

Booked 154 times today

The Boathouse is located at Disney Springs, with an award-winning menu featuring an Oyster Bar, Fresh Seafood, Steaks, Chops, and a special menu for kids. Enjoy upscale shopping at The Boatique and the thrill of water adventures including Captain-Guided Amphicar Tours. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.

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michelle
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was really good . Service was on point. The fun atmosphere is outstanding.
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Taverna Opa - OrlandoPrice: Moderate• Greek• I Drive / Sand Lake
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4.7
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JoeyVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Super amazing food and place. Always on point. Love 💕 the sushi 🍣
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Dragonfly - Robata Grill & SushiPrice: Expensive• Japanese• I Drive / Sand Lake
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4.8
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Wayne
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Happy hour is amazing! The "get them all" set gives you a chance to taste everything, which is perfect because everything is so good! (We also ordered the fried alligator out of curiosity, but it just tastes like popcorn chicken with a gamey smell. Not really worth it imo unless you just want to be able to say you've eaten gator meat)
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Cafe Tu Tu Tango - OrlandoPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• I Drive / Sand Lake
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4.7
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NeilVIP
New York City •23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 Dec 2024
Always a AHMAZING experience at Rocco's. Dined with friends on Taco Tuesday and appreciate that Rocco's takes reservations so our table was ready when we were. The food, drinks, and appetizers were excellent as always and our server did a great job staying on top of any of our needs including simple things like keeping our water glasses filled. The attention was appreciated and we were able to enjoy a great evening. Can't wait till the next time.
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Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar - OrlandoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown Orlando
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4.6
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AllisonVIP
Orlando / Central Florida East •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 Dec 2024
Loved it! Great food, great service- above and beyond to make our kids feel special too.
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Highball & HarvestPrice: Expensive• Regional American (Southern)• I Drive / Sand Lake
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4.6

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22 restaurants available nearby

1. Cafe Tu Tu Tango - Orlando

2. Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar - Orlando

3. Taverna Opa - Orlando

4. Dragonfly - Robata Grill & Sushi

5. Highball & Harvest

6. Big Fin Seafood

7. Bocas Grill Orlando

8. Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Orlando

9. P.F. Chang's - Orlando

10. The Boathouse

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