Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Orlando / Central Florida East

Best Fun Restaurants in South Eola

Price
Cuisine
Regions
Neighborhoods
Top Rated
Dining Options
Seating Options
Accessibility

8 restaurants available nearby

How are Featured results ranked

A photo of Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(222)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Downtown Orlando
Booked 26 times today
Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails is Mills area’s newest dining and nightlife concept. Playfully yet eloquently named, Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails got its inspiration from the idea to ‘hangout and throw some shade in conversation’ while paying homage to the history of its building, previously The Lamp Shade Fair, well-known by locals for over 50 years. The Asian-influenced tapas style menu showcases seasonal and local provisions of the Orlando community in innovative dishes that Executive Chef for Thriving Hospitality, Ryan Stewart, has meticulously developed.Lamp & Shade's comprehensive beverage program features riffs on tiki classics tying back to the influential Asian roots of cocktails, pairing nicely with Chef’s selection of Asian inspired faire.
A photo of Mia’s Italian Kitchen - Orlando restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2635)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • I Drive / Sand Lake
Booked 91 times today
Mia's Italian Kitchen, located in the heart of the International Drive tourist corridor, is rooted in family. The menu is filled with homestyle traditional Italian recipes sourced from owner's own Sicilian grandmother. Enjoy fresh, house made pastas, signature Sicilian-style rectangular pizzas cooked in our 800-degree brick oven, authentic soups, salads and more.
A photo of Permanent Vacation restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(338)
Price: Moderate
• American • Maitland
Booked 19 times today
Permanent Vacation is a tropical destination with an extensive rum list, rum mixed with exotic flavors, exquisite bites, immersive special effects and vibes that never stray too far from the equator!You must be at least 21 to dine or drink with us.
A photo of Taverna Opa - Orlando restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3684)
Price: Moderate
• Greek • I Drive / Sand Lake
Booked 52 times today
Taverna Opa is located on the 2nd floor of Pointe Orlando, conveniently located near the Orange County Convention Center, SeaWorld and Universal Studios theme parks.Fresh Greek and Mediterranean cuisine with our nightly entertainment has made Taverna Opa the top dining destination in Orlando. Open daily at 11:30am.Please Park on the 3rd level of the parking garage if possible.Please note on Fridays and Saturdays and during peak season, reservations after 6:30pm are priority seating not a reservation. What this means is, as soon as your entire party is present, you will be moved onto our seating list and as soon as a table opens for your group, you will be sat. There is usually a wait at that point of a minimum of 30 minutes. *There is a food order minimum for indoor table service Fri & Sat.
A photo of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Orlando, FL | Dr. Phillips (Restaurant Row) restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1647)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Doctor Phillips
Booked 47 times today
Gyu-Kaku in Orlando is a fun spot for good food and great times! It's all about interactive, social dining with a table-top smokeless grill, as one reviewer put it, it's a 'fun and social dining experience.' The food is praised for being 'delicious,' 'beyond delicious,' and 'abundant,' and the service is consistently rated as 'great' and 'excellent.' Many reviewers mention the 'magical dining' experience and the 'high quality' meats. So, if you're up for a fun, yummy, and interactive meal, Gyu-Kaku is the place to be!
A photo of Hash House a Go Go - Orlando restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(977)
Price: Moderate
• American • I Drive / Sand Lake
Booked 60 times today
We keep the fun in food while pulling from the experiences of farm fresh agriculture, live stock, and old recipes with a twist.We maintain a level of excitement & entertainment within the dining experience, while ensuring excellent service each & every day.We are proud to have been serving up Twisted Farm Food for 10 years, and can't wait to feed you again.
A photo of Señor Frog's - Orlando restaurant
4.1
Excellent(1072)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • I Drive / Sand Lake
Booked 26 times today
Come for the food... stay for the fun!
A photo of Dave & Buster's - Orlando restaurant
3.9
Excellent(339)
Price: Moderate
• American • I Drive / Sand Lake
Booked 24 times today
Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.
‘About the restaurant’ descriptions have been generated using an artificial intelligence model comprised of OpenTable proprietary data that has not been independently verified by OpenTable. The content is presented as-is, for informational purposes only.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you
From verified diners like you
  • AshtonVIP
    Orlando / Central Florida East •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This is one of my favorite restaurants in Orlando and is always very consistent. You have to be OK with it taking a while since you’re cooking your own food but it’s so delicious. Service this time was pretty good, but I did mention that it was my partner’s birthday and they didn’t seem to care too much. That’s OK, though, we still had a very nice night. The music selection was really good and varied. It wasn’t too loud, but it was definitely a bustling Friday night. We love all you can eat options, especially the midtier with the two rice options served in the Stone bowls. We always go back to this place.
    More info
    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Orlando, FL | Dr. Phillips (Restaurant Row)Price: Expensive• Japanese• Doctor Phillips
    4.8
  • MaryVIP
    Southwest Florida •34 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had a wonderful experience here. The food and service was fantastic. It was a busy night but so much fun watching the belly dancers and the people dancing around the restaurant. Also throwing the napkins and shouting “Opa”. Highly recommended dining here.
    More info
    Taverna Opa - OrlandoPrice: Moderate• Greek• I Drive / Sand Lake
    4.6
  • Larry
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    One of our most favorite restaurants in Central Florida. My wife and I go to Lamp and Shade  Craft Kitchen often. Great food and staff. I recently survived pancreatic and bladder cancer. As a result, I’m on a very strict diet. Unlike other restaurants their menu has a lot of tasty choices that suit my dietary restrictions.
    More info
    Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and CocktailsPrice: Expensive• Asian• Downtown Orlando
    4.7
  • Sergiu
    Cincinnati / Dayton •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Our pizza could be a little more cooked, but PLEASE note it’s personal preference, the cooking was perfect. Regarding the ambience there was a family sit next to us with very loud kids (they were screaming). Which we understand because they’re kids. Overall everything was amazing! We love this restaurant and the staff is always amazing and very attentive!
    More info
    Mia’s Italian Kitchen - OrlandoPrice: Moderate• Italian• I Drive / Sand Lake
    4.8
  • David
    Denver / Colorado •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The PV staff took great care of our party which included someone who couldn’t have alcohol and needed a special seating arrangement. They had already noted this on the OpenTable special request and everything was already taken care of without any fuss. I greatly appreciate this attention to detail and service going the extra mile. It’s why I keep coming back to PV. That and their drinks and food are awesome.
    More info
    Permanent VacationPrice: Moderate• American• Maitland
    5
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo