From upscale eateries to downtown diners, the Orlando dining scene has something for everyone. When you’re on an Orlando family vacation, you’re probably looking for a place to eat that will satisfy your hunger and give you some entertain the kids. These themed restaurants in Orlando serve up endless fun.
Both in the parks and out and about, there’s an unlimited choice of fun dining options. From galactic gastro to jaw dropping desserts, you’ll be spoiled for choice.
Themed Restaurants in Orlando Top Picks:
Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen
No matter your age, you’ll feel like a kid in a candy store in this incredible, over-the-top restaurant specializing in decadent desserts and instagrammable gourmet shakes.
This 19th-century themed, Steampunk-inspired full service eatery oozes atmosphere and offers a great menu with both sweet and savory.
Any chocolate lovers in the family? The candy store inside the restaurant is drool worthy. There are over 30 different types of truffles daily 25 different kinds of chocolate macaroons.
You can talk chocolate with proprietor Professor Doctor Penelope Tibeaux-Tinker Toothsome and her robot companion Jacques. She’ll regal you with tales of her travels and her father. She has traveled the world learning how to infuse chocolate into recipes and opened Toothsome to share them all with you.
For anyone who has ever dreamed of winning a golden ticket and touring Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, Toothsome Chocolate Emporium is about as close as you can get.
Where: City Walk, Universal Orlando
Web: Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Menu
Medieval Times Dinner Tournament
Take a trip back to the Middle Ages for a feast of fit for a king.
Dinner is served inside they walls of an 11th century styled castle, whisking you back to the bygone era of medieval Spain.
The kids will love chowing down while watching the Knights of the Realm battle it out to be crowned the Kings Champion. Adults will appreciate the exceptional horsemanship and falconry.
Dinner features garlic bread, tomato bisque soup, roasted chicken, sweet buttered corn, herb-basted potatoes, the pastry of the Castle, coffee and two rounds of select beverages. Beer and spirits are available from the bar.
Where: 4510 W Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Web: Medieval Times Dinner Tournament
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Themed Restaurants in Orlando: T-REX Cafe
Get ready to step back in time in this jaw-dropping restaurant in Disney Springs. At one of the most elaborately themed restaurants in Orlando, you’ll be dining with wooly mammoths, animatronic dinosaurs, a giant undulating octopus and a 15 foot tall T. Rex.
There are themed dining areas with different sights and sounds including an ice cavern and fern forrest.
Every 20 minutes or so the restaurant rumbles as a meteor shower erupts.
If you have a budding paleontologist in your family, head over to the Paleo Zone to dig around for fossils and treasures. Or create your own pet dinosaur at the Build-A-Dino store.
Dino fans will love the funky fun and the mouth-watering menu items range from mammoth burgers to St. Louis-style ribs and fire-roasted chicken to volcanic desserts.
This restaurant isn’t owned by Disney, so if you call Disney for a reservation and they are full, try calling them directly, they often have more tables available: Call 407-828-8739.
Where: T-Rex Restaurant, Disney Springs MarketPlace
Web: T-Rex Restaurant
Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food
Themed restaurants in Orlando are lots of fun with plenty of entertainment, but they are not always known for having high-quality food. Antojitos at Universal’s CityWalk is the perfect combination of fun and food.
This funky and lively cantina is perfect if you’re looking for something a little bit more grown-up, but still fun and entertaining.
Not only is the food delicious, it’s super authentic too. From guacamole perfectly prepared table-side to made-from-scratch Mexican street fare.
The fun, bright and bold decor celebrates Mexican culture. Live Mariachi music creates a festive and fun dining experience.
Where: Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food, CityWalk, Universal Orlando
Menu: Antojitos Menu
Web: Antojitos at City Walk
Capone’s Dinner & Show
Photo Credit: Capone’s Dinner Show
This 1930s-themed eatery is one of the themed restaurants in Orlando that will keep adults and kids entertained.
Chow down on tasty Italian-American cuisine and enjoy an all-you-can-drink evening. The story is silly and full of gangsters, hard-boiled broads and lots of laughs.
If you want to have a fun evening without spending an arm and a leg, Capone’s is also very affordable.
Where: 4740 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Menu: Capone’s Menu
Web: Capone’s Dinner Show
Themed Restaurants in Orlando Theme Parks: Mythos Restaurant
If you’re heading to Islands of Adventure, stop by Mythos, one of the most impressive themed restaurants in Orlando.
This incredible eatery looks like it was carved into the side of a mountain and feels like dining inside a mysterious ancient cavern. The exterior features giant rock formations with cascading waterfalls, Greek gods and mystic heroes.
To top it off, the Mediterranean, Asian and American food here is not your typical theme park fare.
It’s a dining experience fit for the gods!
Where: Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando
Menu: Mythos All Day Menu
Web: Mythos Restaurant
Themed Restaurants in Orlando: Taverna Opa!
Greek hospitality, delicious Greek food and super fun entertainment. That’s what makes Taverna Opa one of our picks for themed restaurants in Orlando.
The chefs at Taverna Opa import cheeses, olives and oils all the way from Greece to create a made from scratch authentic dishes.
They serve up fresh catch seafood and a selection of traditional Greek specialties such as Kleftiko, Moussaka and Stuffed Peppers. There’s a good selection of vegetarian dishes too, along with feasts for meat lovers.The signature dish is lamb chops, which I can confirm are melt-in-mouth awesome! They also offer a four course Family Style Feast.
From 7pm on, Taverna Opa bursts into life with Greek dancing, belly dancing and a live DJ. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to participate – join in and dance the Zorba, or dance with the belly dancer.
Where: 9101 International Drive Suite Number: 2240 2nd Level of Pointe Orlando Orlando 32819
Menu: Taverna Opa Menu
Have you visited any of these themed restaurants in Orlando? What are your favorite family friendly places for an entertaining meal in Central Florida?
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