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 2023 Magical Dining dates run August 18th through October 1st. There are over 125 restaurants participating in the 2023 event, including eight Michelin Guide honorees and 20 new venues.
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.
2023 Magical Dining Restaurants:
There’s a bunch of new restaurants joining the 2023 line-up, some favorite regulars, plus a change in pricing. This year, participants will offer either a $40 menu or a $60 menu. This new tiered pricing opens up the opportunity for a wider range of high end eateries to participate.
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 2023 Magical Dining Restaurants:
Magical Dining Restaurants in Disney/Buena Vista area
$40 Menu:
- Il Mulino New York Trattoria
- Amare at Swan Reserve
- Lake House
- Benihana Lake Buena Vista
- Unreserved Food Bazaar
- JALEO at Disney Springs
- Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, Disney Springs
- Lakeside Bar and Grill
- Zeta Asia
- La Luce®
$60 Menu
- The Venetian Chop House
- deep blu Seafood Grille
- STK at Disney Springs
Magical Dining Restaurants in Universal Orlando Resort
$40 Menu
- Amatista Cookhouse
- Islands Dining Room
- Mama Della’s Ristorante
- The Kitchen
$60 Menu
- The Palm Restaurant
International Drive/Convention Area
$40 Menu
- North Italia Orlando
- Cala Bella
- Benihana International Drive
- Jack’s Place
- Taverna Opa
- Shogun Japanese Steakhouse
- Ciao Italiana Restaurante
- Vincenzo Cucina Italiana
- Everglades
- Harry’s Poolside Bar & Gril
- The Hampton Social
- Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
- BOIBRAZIL Churrascaria Steakhouse
$60 Menu
- The Oceanaire Seafood Room
- Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House
- Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
- Fiorenzo
- A Land Remembered
Restaurant Row
$40 Menu
- Kabooki Sushi – Sand Lake
- Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ – Orlando
- American Social Bar & Kitchen
- Seasons 52 – Orlando
- Seito Sushi Sand Lake
- Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine
- Dragonfly – Robata Grill & Sushi
- La Boucherie Restaurant
- Big Fin Seafood Kitchen
- Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
- Nagoya Sushi Orlando
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Orlando
$60 Menu
- Morton’s The Steakhouse
- The Melting Pot
- Vines Grille & Wine Bar
- MYlounge Orlando
- Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Downtown Orlando
$40 Menu
- Delaney’s Tavern
- Turci Pasta
- The Pinery
- Ootoya Sushi Lounge
- The Stubborn Mule
- DoveCote Restaurant
- Osphere Grill, Sushi & Bar
- Artisan’s Table
- Bites & Bubbles
- RusTeak Thornton Park
- Kabooki Sushi
- Z Asian 0- Vietnamese Kitchen
- 310 Lakeside
$60 Menu
- Boheme Restaurant
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
- BoVine Steakhouse
- The Tap Room at Dubsdread
- Antonio’s
- Bulla Gatro Bar
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Winter Park
$60 Menu
- Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar – Winter Park
- BoVine Steakhouse
- AVA MediterrAegean
North/East/West Orlando
$40 Menu
- Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant Waterford Lakes
- The Nauti Lobstah
- Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen
- Wa Sushi
- Bella Tuscany Italian Restaurant
- TerraMia Ristorante E Trattoria
- Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ – Flamingo Crossings
- Canvas Restaurant & Market
- Earls Kitchen + Bar
- Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine – Winter Garden
- Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine – Lake Nona
- The Back Room Steakhouse
- Bella Tuscany Italian Restaurant
- Adega Gaucha
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Lake Mary
- Aurora
$60 Menu
- Hemisphere Restaurant
- BACÁN
Central Florida Surrounding Areas:
$40 Menu
- Market to Table – Winter Garden
- David’s Club Omni Resort at Championsgate
- Palate Bistro & Bar – Town Center Blvd
$60 Menu
- The Capital Grille, Mall at Millenia (Valid – 10/3)
- 1921 Mount Dora
- The Melting Pot – Longwood
For a full line up and locations of all Magical Dining restaurants and menus check Visit Orlando website.
2023 Magical Dining Charity
$1 from every $40 menu and $2 from every $60 menu is donated to charity. The 2023 charity is The Lifeboat Project, which raises awareness of human trafficking, empowering the lives of survivors through short and long-term aftercare, residential programs and education.
Visit Orlando will also donate $2000 to each of the following local charities:
- Mustard Seed of Central Florida
- Nuevo Sendero
- One Heart for Women and Children
- Salvation Army Orlando
- Samaritan Village
- Wake Up Mentoring
Magical Dining 2023 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 $40 Magical Dining Month deal, you must select from the Magical Dining Month 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 the 3 course 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 🙂