There are literally thousands of restaurants in the Central Florida, If you are looking for good places to eat on Disney Property:

Joico the African restaurant in the Animal Kingdom is phenomenal if you like unusual food. Each dish is delicious and it is doubtful that you have tasted anything like it before.

The French Pavilion at Epcot has the best food in that park. You will prefer the downstairs restaurant because it is less stuffy. On the upper level you get course after course . Downstairs has more homey food like ham and cheese on a croissant and big dishes of baked Macaroni and cheese.

The Bakery in the French Pavilion is also a great choice. You can get a ham and cheese croissant or pastries for a lot less than dining in one of the restaurants and still enjoy a delicious meal. You can even get a glass of wine and sit at one of their outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal.

If you are going off property, the choices get more interesting:

Tu Tu Tango is an artsy restaurant on International Drive that serves tapas ( or small dishes) they also have a great Sangria. Every night they have entertainers like Samba dancers and tarot card readers so it has a very fun atmosphere. And there is artwork for sale on every wall created by your servers.

If you want loud and fun, go to Opa on International drive. You can get Greek food here like souvlaki and moussaka, along with some traditional Greek wines. At night, it truly comes alive with belly dancers and the guests jump up and dance on the tables while everyone throws napkins.

If you are in the mood for a more upscale feel, try Christinis Ristorante Italiano, one of the most famous restaurants in the country. The food has won awards, the service is amazing, the wine list has something for even the most experienced pallets and at the end of the meal each lady is gifted with a rose. If that is not enough, you will see some of the most famous celebrities in the world on their walls and you may even have the opportunity to sit across from one. From the top athletes to the most famous actors, they all find their way to Christinis. If you like to people watch this is the place.

In the field of dining, there are a lot of new restaurants and new sections in the well established eateries. Below is a brief guide to some of the latest culinary developments awaiting this year’s visitors to Orlando, Florida.

Bar Louie Tavern & Grill is now open on Sand Lake’s “restaurant row.” The bar specializes in oversized sandwiches and specially prepared cocktails. In addition it also features a wide selection of appetizers, pastas, entrees as well as a large assortment of beers and wines. This is an award winning restaurant with a warm décor decorated with photography, paneled walls and plasma televisions.

Belly Busters is a brand new comedy club and restaurant located in Winter Park. Comedy shows take place from Thursday to Sunday and the restaurant offers an affordable menu featuring meatloaf, chicken parmiagiana and baked Ziti. The restaurant is open dally from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

The Black Olive is a new restaurant in downtown Orlando (located in the Plaza building). It features a Mediterranean-inspired Italian cuisine. The dishes are simple but elegant and offer the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oils and locally- grown herbs. Cantina Laredo is another new addition to Sand Lake Road’s “restaurant road.” The gourmet restaurant serves authentic Mexican food featuring daily fish specials, grilled chicken and steaks complimented by special sauces, sauteéd artichoke hearts and roasted red bell peppers. Pizza Fusion is a restaurant chain that specializes in organic pizza.

Their first branch in Central Florida opened up on Orlando’s Sand Lake Road. This large 100 seat eatery is the first certified organic restaurant in the Orlando area. Bento Cafe is still another new restaurant on Sand Lake Road. It is modeled after cafes in urban Japan and Taiwan and as its name suggests features bento box rice and noodle bowls along with boba teas. If you are looking for a quick and casual dinner, then try it out. Tommy Bahama Bar and Grill is an existing restaurant with a new feature.

It offers a Sunday “Reggae Brunch” every week from 11 a.m. to 3p.m. Diners get authentic Jamaican food and drinks and can listen to a three-piece reggae band. Ala carte meals average around $12. The Sancturary Diner is located in downtown Orlando’s South Eola District. Formerly known as FiFi’s Patisserie, the new diner features classic diner foods with low prices and classy surprises.

For example, you can get French toast with brie cheese and wash it down with a root beer float. FiFi’s Patisserie in downtown Orlando’s South Eola District was transformed into the Sanctuary Diner. The new restaurant serves classic diner comfort foods, with an eclectic twist, at low prices. Menu items include French toast with brie cheese, root beer floats and Kobe-style meatloaf. Sanctuary Diner will be open 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

As you can see there are a number of new dining options waiting for you in Orlando. If you have never been there before then take your pick of the restaurants that attract you most. If you are a regular visitor, then be sure to try some of the new restaurants.