Orlando might be famous for the mighty mouse and wand waving wizard, but Central Florida is also blessed with a culinary community of awesome eats. From quirky food trucks to the ultimate in fine dining and Michelin Guide honorees. Magical Dining is one of Central Florida’s premier annual culinary events and gives diners the opportunity to sample some of the best loved eateries in the area at a fraction of the cost.
The 2024 Magical Dining dates run August 16th through September 30th. There are over 150 restaurants participating in the 2024 event, including Michelin Guide honorees.
Dine on haute cuisine from a huge selection of fine dining restaurants offering a three-course, prix fixe dinner for $40 or $60. Plus there’s plenty of dietary options vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. (Gratuity and tax is not included).
Reservations are highly recommended via OpenTable, but walk-ins are welcome, subject to availability.
Organized by Visit Orlando, Fresh, local and creative is the name of the game. And up to $2 of every magical meal is donated to charity, so it’s a win-win.
Visit Orlando has raised over $2 million dollars since 2009.
2024 Magical Dining Restaurants:
All kinds of cuisine are offered, including American, Asian, Pacific Rim, Mediterranean, Greek,Turkish, Japanese, Italian, Latin, Caribbean, Peruvian, Spanish, Portuguese and more.
Here’s the 2024 Magical Dining Restaurants:
Magical Dining Restaurants in Disney/Buena Vista area
$40 Menu:
- Il Mulino New York Trattoria at Swan Resort
- Amare at Swan Reserve
- Summer House on the Lake at Disney Springs
- Benihana Lake Buena Vista
- Unreserved Food Bazaar at JW Marriott Bonnet Creek
- JALEO at Disney Springs
- Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, Disney Springs
- Zeta Asia at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
- La Luce at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
- Maris & Enzo’s at Disney Springs
- The Edison at Disney Springs
- Landry’s Seafood at Vineland Avenue
- Sofia’s Trattoria at Eastbeach Way
$60 Menu
- Todd English’s bluezoo at Dolphin Resort
- STK at Disney Springs
- Four Flamingos, a Richard Blais Florida Kitchen at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
- Ravello at Four Seasons
- Twin View at Evermore Resort
Magical Dining Restaurants in Universal Orlando Resort
$40 Menu
- Amatista Cookhouse – Sapphire Falls Resort
- Mama Della’s Ristorante – Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
- The Kitchen – Hard Rock Hotel
- Trattoria del Porto – Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
$60 Menu
- The Palm Restaurant – Hard Rock Hotel
Kissimmee/South Orlando
$40 Menu
- BR77 Brazilian Steakhouse
- Adega Gaucha Kissimmee
- David’s Club
$60 Menu
- Salt & the Cellar By Akira Back
International Drive/Convention Area/SeaWorld
$40 Menu
- Cala Bella
- Benihana International Drive
- Jack’s Place
- Taverna Opa
- Shogun Japanese Steakhouse
- Ciao Italiana Restaurante
- Vincenzo Cucina Italiana
- Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill
- The Hampton Social
- Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
- BOIBRAZIL Churrascaria Steakhouse
- Cafe Tu Tu Tango
- The Oceanaire Seafood Room
- Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
- Sharks Underwater Grill
- Trabucco
- Helena Modern Riviera
- Mia’s Italian Kitchen
$60 Menu
- Everglades
- Rodizio Grill
- The Capital Grille – International Drive
- Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House
- Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
- Fiorenzo
- A Land Remembered
- Venetian Chop House
Restaurant Row
$40 Menu
- Kabooki Sushi – Sand Lake
- North Italia Orlando
- Cedar’s Restaurant
- Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ – Orlando
- American Social Bar & Kitchen
- Wine 4 Oysters Bar & Bites
- Seasons 52 – Orlando
- Seito Sushi Sand Lake
- Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine
- Dragonfly – Robata Grill & Sushi
- Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
- Nagoya Sushi Orlando
- The Melting Pot
$60 Menu
- Morton’s The Steakhouse
- Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
- Ocean Prime
- The H Orlando
- Chima Steakhouse Orlando
- Norman’s
- Big Fin Seafood
- Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Orlando
Downtown Orlando
$40 Menu
- Delaney’s Tavern
- Turci Pasta
- The Pinery
- The Stubborn Mule
- Bites & Bubbles
- RusTeak Thornton Park
- Kabooki Sushi
- Z Asian 0- Vietnamese Kitchen
- The Monroe
- Maxine’s on Shine
- Armando’s College Park
- Yamasan Sushi & Grill
- Boheme Restaurant
- The Citrus Club
- Reyes Mezcaleria
- Crocante Restaurant + Bar
Winter Park
$40 Menu
- Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine – Winter Park
- Blu on the Avenue
- 310 Park South
- Boca Winter Park
- Umi Winter Park
- VINIA Wine & Kitchen
- Rocco’s Italian Grille & Bar
- Chez Vincent
- Hamilton’s Kitchen
- Luke’s Kitchen
- Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen + Bar
- The Tap Room at Dubsdread
- Bulla Gatro Bar
- Cru Quarters at The Mayflower
- Armando’s Winter Park
- The Osprey
- Braccia Ristorante
- Ravenous Pig
- Seito Sushi Baldwin Park
$60 Menu
- Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar – Winter Park
- BoVine Steakhouse
- Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Winter Park
- AVA MediterrAegean
- Chayote Barrio Kitchen
For a full line up and locations of all Magical Dining restaurants and menus check Visit Orlando website.
2024 Magical Dining Charity
$1 from every $40 menu and $2 from every $60 menu is donated to charity. The 2024 charity is The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, which assists families and individuals who have suffered disaster or personal tragedy rebuild lives with furniture and clothing..
Visit Orlando will also donate $3000 to each of the following local charities:
- Hope Along the Way
- New Image Youth Center
- Next Step Foundation
- United Against Poverty
- WASH Foundation
- CDA “WE Care”
Magical Dining 2024 FAQ’s
What’s Included in the Magical Dining Price?
The $40 and $60 menus both offer a three-course dinner. There’s a choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert from the special Magical Dining Month menu. Tax and gratuity are not included.
Do I need to Book for Magical Dining Restaurants?
Yes, it’s advisable, especially at weekends. Go to your chosen restaurant on the Visit Orlando website. Select to make a reservation online if available or call.
You can also make reservations on Open Table. Walk ins are welcome too, subject to availability.
Do I Need to Request Magical Dining Menu?
Some restaurants will offer it automatically, others you need to request it. To get the Magical Dining Month deal, you must select from the Magical Dining Menu.
Can The Magical Dining 3 Course be Split?
No, it is per person and cannot be split between diners.
Are Any Coupons Available?
No other coupons or discounts can be used for Magical Dining Menu selections.
Orlando Accommodation
If you are visiting to bite your way through some of the best food during Orlando Magical Dining, we’d love to welcome you to one of our cozy vacation homes. An awesome alternative to hotels for comfort, space and privacy!
Best thing! All the restaurants are delicious!
Plus you’re helping others cause $$$ goes back to charity!!! Win-win!
Absolutely! So much choice!
I am interested in staying on a Disney property in the 2022 Christmas season.
Thanks Melaney, I have emailed you 🙂
Are all restaurants serving full size portions or it is smaller versions compared to dining without Magical Dining discount?
As far as I know they are regular size. I haven’t noticed any difference at any of the Magical Dining locations we’ve tried.
where can I see menus for the restaurants?
They haven’t released menus as of today, but they have done some updates in the last day or two, so I expect menus will start sharing soon.
Here’s the link:
https://www.magicaldining.com/restaurants/
So excited to be back during magical dining ! I missed out from 2015 they 2019!
We’re thrilled too! Such a great way to try different places 🙂