Celebrating its 18th year, Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining returns from Aug. 18 – Oct. 1, 2023, inviting you to savor three-course, prix-fixe dinners at more than 115 top Orlando-area restaurants.
New this year is a pricing tier system of $40 and $60 for the menus plus tax and gratuity. This was designed to ensure the widest possible selection of participating restaurants, including several higher-end eateries.
This year’s lineup includes seven MICHELIN Guide honorees and 16 first-time participating eateries, plus Visit Orlando’s Magical Nights, featuring offers from top hotels and resorts — including many with one or more Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining restaurants.
Magical Dining also goes to support local fantastic causes: this year, $1 of every $40 meal served and $2 of every $60 meal will directly benefit The Lifeboat Project, which works to raise awareness on the issue of human trafficking, plus six other local charities.
MICHELIN RESTAURANTS & NEW ADDITIONS
The MICHELIN Guide spotlights 46 restaurants in Orlando.
Seven of those are participating in Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining 2023, including Bib Gourmand honorees The Ravenous Pig ($40) and Z Asian ($40), as well as the MICHELIN Recommended AVA MediterrAegean ($60), BACÁN ($60), Kabooki Sushi (Milk District location; $40), Maxine’s on Shine ($40), and The Pinery ($40).
AVA, BACÁN and The Pinery are also among the newest additions to the program.
Other first-time participants include Amare at Swan Reserve ($40), Bella Tuscany Ristorante Italiano — Ocoee ($40), Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ (Orlando and Flamingo Crossings locations; $40), LakeHouse ($40), MYLounge Orlando ($60), North Italia ($40), Osphere Grill, Sushi and Bar ($40), Palate Bistro & Bar ($40), The Palm ($60), Park Avenue Tavern ($40), Salt & The Cellar ($60), and The Wilson Cocktails & Seafood ($40).
Please note: Restaurants that aren’t linked to their OrlandoMagicalDining.com listing have not yet finalized their menus, but they will be available ahead of the program’s start.
MAKE IT A GETAWAY WITH VISIT ORLANDO’S MAGICAL NIGHTS
Upgrade to dinner and an overnight stay with Visit Orlando’s Magical Nights, featuring offers from select Orlando hotels and resorts. Nights become even more magical with special savings and value-added perks to plan a romantic getaway or weekend escape, but be aware that demand is expected to be high. Reserve your rooms as soon as possible to help ensure your preferred dates.
INCREDIBLE DINING FOR AN INCREDIBLE CAUSE
In 2023, $1 from every $40 meal and $2 from every $60 meal served during Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining will provide support for mental health counseling and trauma recovery at The Lifeboat Project. This Central Florida organization empowers the lives of survivors through short and long-term aftercare, residential programs, and education.
To ensure this donation has widespread impact throughout our community, Visit Orlando will also award a $2,000 donation to one local nonprofit in each of Orange County’s six commission districts that also assist with human trafficking prevention and education. They include:
- Mustard Seed of Central Florida
- Nuevo Sendero
- One Heart for Women and Children
- Salvation Army Orlando
- Samaritan Village
- Wake Up Mentoring
For more information, visit magicaldining.com as more menus and details are added.
Photos courtesy of Visit Orlando
