Magical Dining in September

Magical Dining in September

Every September the Orlando / Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with event partner Arnold Palmer Hospital for Sick Children put together an end of season Fine Dining Experience. Nearly 70 restaurants participated this year (2009) in the September Magical Dining Month, and they donated $1 to the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Sick Children for every diner that participates.

It is a wonderful opportunity to experience some of the different restaurant venues in Orlando at impressive discounts. On average, restaurants charging $30 for their three course dinner generally have entrees ranging in price from $20 to $35, with appetizers averaging around $10 and desserts for another $5 to $10. Not a bad deal - just make sure you bring a large appetite!

If you do a search for Magical Dining Orlando you will find the webpage which has a link to the participating restaurants. You can then search through for find one you like the sound of, download the menu and if you like the sound of the choice you can make a reservation through the Open Dining system.

The following restaurants took part this year offering a 3 course meal for $20:

• BB King' s Blues Club - Pointe Orlando, Southern Cuisine

• Bob Marley - A Tribute to Freedom - Universal CityWalk®, Jamaican Influenced Cuisine

• BRAVO! Cucina Italian Restaurant - Sand Lake Road Area, Italian Cuisine

• Brio Tuscan Grille - Italian Cuisine

• Brio Tuscan Grille - Winter Park - Italian Cuisine

• Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant - Universal CityWalk®, Seafood

• Cantina Laredo - Sand Lake Road Area, Mexican Cuisine

• Elephant Bar Restaurant - Mall at Millenia, Altamonte Springs, American Cuisine

• Fresco Cucina Italiana - Sand Lake Road Area, Italian Cuisine

• Funky Monkey Wine Company - Mills Avenue Area, Fusion Cuisine

• Hannibal' s On The Square - Winter Park, American Cuisine

• Highland Manor - American Cuisine

• Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café - Sanford, German Cuisine

• J. Alexander' s Restaurant - Sand Lake Road Area, American Cuisine

• Jack' s Place - Rosen Plaza Hotel, Steak & Seafood

• Latin Quarter™ - Universal CityWalk®, Latin Cuisine

• Los Generales Mexican Grill - Hunter' s Creek Area, Mexican Cuisine

• Ming Court - The Art of Oriental Cuisine - International Drive Area, Asian Cuisine

• NBA City - Universal CityWalk®, American Cuisine

• New Punjab Indian Restaurant - International Drive Area, Indian Cuisine

• Nonna Wine Bar - College Park, Italian Cuisine

• Pastamore - Universal CityWalk®, Italian Cuisine

• Pat O' Brien' s® - Universal CityWalk®, Cajun Cuisine

• Taverna Opa - Pointe Orlando, Greek Cuisine

• Tolla' s Italian Restaurant - Winter Park, Italian Cuisine

• Tony Roma' s - International Drive Area, Steak & Seafood

• Urban Flats - Downtown, Waterford Lakes, Winter Garden, Winter Park - American Cuisine

The following offered a 3 course set meal for $30 per person:

• 310 Lakeside - Downtown, American Cuisine

• 310 Park South - Winter Park, American Cuisine

• A Land Remembered - Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Steak & Seafood

• Bice Ristorante at Portofino Bay Hotel - Northern Italian Cuisine

• The Boheme - Grand Bohemian Hotel, Contemporary American Cuisine

• Cala Bella - Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Italian Cuisine

• Chatham' s Place - Sand Lake Road Area, Continental Cuisine

• Chez Vincent - Winter Park, French Cuisine

• Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar - Pointe Orlando, Latin Cuisine

• Emeril' s Orlando - Universal CityWalk®, Cajun/Creole Cuisine

• Emeril' s Tchoup Chop - Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando®, Asian Polynesian Cuisine

• Everglades Restaurant - Rosen Centre Hotel, American Cuisine

• Fiorella' s Cucina Toscana - Westin Imagine Hotel, Italian Cuisine

• Fulton' s Crab House - Downtown Disney, Seafood

• Islands Dining Room - Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando®, Pacific Casual Cuisine

• Juliana' s Restaurant & Bar - College Park, Italian Cuisine

• K Restaurant Wine Bar - College Park, American Cuisine

• The Kitchen - Hard Rock Hotel® at Universal Orlando®, New American Cuisine

• Lago - Baldwin Park, Italian Cuisine

• Le Coq Au Vin - Orange Avenue Area, French Cuisine

• Luma on Park - Winter Park, American Cuisine

• Mama Della' s Ristorante - Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando®, Italian Cuisine

• Morton' s The Steakhouse - Sand Lake Road Area, Steak & Seafood

• Nelore Churrascaria - International Drive Area, Brazilian Cuisine

• NORMAN' S - The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, New World Cuisine

• Ocean Prime - Sand Lake Road Area, Steak & Seafood

• The Oceanaire Seafood Room - Pointe Orlando, Seafood

• The Palm Restaurant - Hard Rock Hotel® at Universal Orlando®, Steak & Seafood

• Park Plaza Gardens - Winter Park, Steak & Seafood

• Pisces Rising - Mount Dora, Seafood

• Portobello Trattoria - Downtown Disney , Italian Cuisine

• Ran-Getsu of Tokyo - International Drive Area, Asian Cuisine

• The Ravenous Pig - Winter Park, American Cuisine

• Redrock Canyon Grill - Pointe Orlando, Regional American Cuisine

• Rocco' s Italian Grille & Bar - Winter Park, Italian Cuisine

• Roy' s Restaurant - Sand Lake Road Area, Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine

• Salt Island Chophouse & Fish Market - International Drive Area, Steak & Seafood

• Samba Room by E-Brand Restaurants - Sand Lake Road Area, Latin Cuisine

• Seasons 52 - Sand Lake Road Area, American Cuisine

• Seasons 52 - Altamonte Springs, American Cuisine

• Timpano Chophouse & Martini Bar by E-Brand Restaurants - Sand Lake Road Area, Italian Cuisine

• Tommy Bahama Tropical Restaurant and Bar - Pointe Orlando, Island Inspired Cuisine

• Vines Grille & Wine Bar - Sand Lake Road Area, American Cuisine

• Zenzi - Orange Avenue Area, American Cuisine

It really is a chance to try out some of the best restaurants in the Orlando area at very reasonable rates.