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Aurora, Orlando, FL

Aurora

4.7
4.7
924 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Good for business meals
The stunning lightshow of auroras wouldn't be visible without the combination of unique elements. In turn, we know that true beauty can be found when people from all walks of life come together under one roof for a shared purpose. This is the spirit of Aurora at the Celeste. We believe wonder is created in the midst of communal experiences, particularly over a shared love for delicious food and captivating atmosphere.

An immersive concept set apart from all others in Orlando, Aurora is a restaurant experience that captures vast attention through colorful flavors, stunning ambiance, and refined service. With an emphasis on fresh, locally sourced food, Aurora is a glimmering spectacle within the Celeste Hotel experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Daily 16:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (407) 207-4700
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mike Trudnak
  • Area
    Waterford Lakes
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 924 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Contemporary American

  • Orlando

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aurora, nestled at The Celeste Hotel near UCF, offers a culinary delight with "amazing food and beautiful presentation." Chef Mike Trudnak impresses with creative dishes, especially the oxtail empanadas and fried chicken. "Service is excellent," though occasionally slow during peak times. The "ambiance is charming," making it perfect for special occasions.

924 Reviews
  1. Barbara

    VIP

    Orlando

    141 reviews

    5.0

    141 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go to Aurora a lot, and the one thing I noticed is they never changed their menu. I would love something new on the menu because they’re very creative. The food was very good. Service was great.

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  2. Lisa

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was incredible! We had the tuna and empanadas to start. The seafood chowder was amazing as were all of the entrees. Highly recommend.
    AuroraResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for dining at the Aurora restaurant! We are so glad you enjoyed your meal, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another delicious experience!

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  3. Andy

    VIP

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Poor service..cold food…long line for food..unsanitary conditions at certain food tables
    AuroraResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are so sorry to hear that our service did not meet your expectations. We are always looking for ways to improve, particularly for our holiday experiences. We never want our guests to receive food at anything more or less than the appropriate temperature, and we will share your concerns within our team to ensure nothing but success for our next event. We hope you will dine with us again so that we can display our true commitment to our guests!

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  4. Heather

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I brought my kids to the breakfast with Santa. Our experience was great! All items on the buffet line were delicious, all service interactions were wonderful, and all activities (cookie station, Santa experience, chocolate fondue) were well organized. We can’t wait to do this again next year!
    AuroraResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for joining us for a magical Santa Breakfast Buffet! We are so glad you and your children enjoyed our delicious items and holiday experiences. We are honored you want to make the Aurora restaurant part of your holiday traditions, and can't wait to welcome you back next year!

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  5. Tony

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There was definitely more food stations last time.
    AuroraResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback! Our Santa Breakfast Buffet is a smaller version of our traditional brunch buffets, so while the cost is about half of our usual holiday pricing, it does include fewer stations. We apologize for any confusion, and we will look at our marketing strategies to ensure our offerings are clearer in the future. We do hope you enjoyed your experience, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more holiday celebrations in 2025!

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  6. Sandy

    VIP

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Becka, was wonderful. Food was great, atmosphere was great.
    AuroraResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us! We are so glad Becka's service was a highlight of your experience, and we can't wait for you to dine with us again!

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  7. Karen

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner. Everyone in our party was highly complimentary of the food, presentation, taste and creativity. Melony was our server who took excellent care of us. The restaurant even accommodated our group and moved us inside due to chilly weather. Definitely a 5 star meal.
    AuroraResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for dining at the Aurora restaurant! We will absolutely share your compliments with your server and her management team. We are thrilled you enjoyed your experience, and we cannot wait to welcome you back!

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  8. Guido

    VIP

    Hamburg

    99 reviews

    2.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food tasted good but SERVICE was soooo bad! We were the only table that was taken and it took 45 minutes to make a hamburger and eggs Benedict. Very noisy place you hardly can talk to each other, because there was a very loud birthday party going on only 6 feet away and they placed us next to it .
    AuroraResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We truly apologize for our lapse in service, as there is no excuse for such a long wait time. While we are glad you enjoyed the flavors of your meal, we want the whole experience to be as pleasant as the food. We will definitely follow up within our team to ensure all our guests receive their dishes in a timely manner. We hope you will return in the future so we may prove our commitment to elevated service!

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  9. Celimar

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had come to Aurora for lunch and had loved the ambiance and the food. The dinner experience was even better. I enjoyed the Salmon with the lemon risotto. Delicious. Great Service and cozy start night ambiance. The lights reflected into the window glass makes a beautiful effect that creates a cozy ambiance.
    AuroraResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us! The salmon is definitely a guest favorite, and we are so glad you enjoyed our celestial ambiance. We can't wait for your next dining experience at the Aurora restaurant!

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  10. Jorge

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Mike, assistant Christian and the waitress deserve 5 stars. We celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary and received 2 champagnes and a card. Everything was great, wonderful and perfect, I will definitely come back again. Thank you very much to ALL
    AuroraResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for celebrating such an important occasion at the Aurora restaurant! We are thrilled that Chef Mike and Christian were able to make this meal so memorable. We wish you many more happy anniversaries, and we hope you will dine with us again soon!

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Aurora is rated 4.7 stars by 924 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Aurora

4105 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826

Additional information

  • Area
    Waterford Lakes
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Daily 16:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mike Trudnak
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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