Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining, presented by Orlando Health, announced the return of its 21st year and the continued charitable work in a press release on Tuesday.
The program is set to run from Aug. 14 to Sept. 30 and features a record-breaking 188 participating restaurants, including 38 new restaurants and 16 MICHELIN Guide-recognized establishments. Fine dining and Michelin-star restaurant Ômo by Jônt’s in Winter Park is among the establishments to be included for the first time.
“What makes this program so special is that everyone benefits,” said president and CEO of Visit Orlando, Casandra Matej. “Diners can enjoy exceptional meals at a great value, local restaurants welcome new and returning customers, and every meal helps support nonprofits that are making a difference in Central Florida. Few programs create this kind of positive impact for restaurants, diners and our community all at the same time, and Visit Orlando is proud to bring this signature event to life each year.”
38 New and Noteworthy Restaurants from Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining 2026
- Alma Argentina – Celebration ($40)
- Bar Helios at Universal Helios Grand Hotel – International Drive ($60)
- Conquistador Bar & Restaurant at Mission Resort + Club – Howey in the Hills ($40)
- Daniel Gabor’s – Ocoee ($40)
- Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse – Lake Buena Vista ($40)
- Estefan Kitchen – Kissimmee ($40)
- Flora Taverna at Universal Helios Grand Hotel – International Drive ($40)
- Fuji Sushi – Altamonte Springs ($40)
- H&H Brazilian Steakhouse – Kissimmee ($60)
- Hamlin House – Downtown Orlando ($40)
- Hokkaido Sushi and Teppan – Winter Springs ($40)
- illume – International Drive ($60)
- Jala Indian Cuisine – Winter Park ($40)
- Jazz Tastings – Maitland ($40)
- Lizzy’s Live – Sand Lake ($40)
- Mamazzita Gastro Bar – Sand Lake ($40)
- Manzzo Cuisine – Windermere ($40)
- Mordisco Steakhouse – International Drive ($40)
- Mosonori – Sand Lake ($40)
- Mosonori – Winter Park ($40)
- ÔMO by Jônt – Winter Park ($60)
- Osteria Ester – Thornton Park ($40)
- Palma Italian Kitchen – Champions Gate ($40)
- Papparella Trattoria – Sand Lake ($40)
- Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar – Lake Mary ($40)
- Primo by Melissa Kelly – International Drive ($60)
- Salt & Ember – Mount Dora ($60)
- Simply Capri – Winter Garden ($40)
- Stone & Current – Kissimmee ($40)
- Sushi Saint – Winter Park ($40)
- Tamara Modern Indian Cuisine – International Drive ($40)
- Tamara Modern Indian Cuisine – Lake Mary ($40)
- The Grove Bar & Grill – Winter Park ($60)
- Trevi’s – Champions Gate ($40)
- Vesuvio – College Park ($40)
- Vines by H – Sand Lake ($40)
- Voodoo Bayou – Sand Lake ($40)
- Yao’s – Oviedo ($40)
16 participating restaurants featured in the MICHELIN Guide Florida
- 1921 Mount Dora – Mount Dora ($60)
- AVA MediterrAegean – Winter Park ($60)
- BACÁN – Lake Nona ($60)
- Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen – Lake Buena Vista ($60)
- Kabooki Sushi – Downtown Orlando ($60)
- Kaya – Mills 50 District ($60)
- Maxine’s on Shine – Mills 50 District ($40)
- Nami – Lake Nona ($60)
- ÔMO by Jônt – Winter Park ($60)
- Osteria Ester – Thornton Park ($40)
- Otto’s High Dive – The Milk District ($40)
- Primo by Melissa Kelly – ($60)
- Ravello – Lake Buena Vista ($60)
- Sushi Saint – Downtown Orlando ($40)
- The Pinery – Ivanhoe Village ($40)
- The Ravenous Pig – Winter Park ($40)
Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining also supports local nonprofits each year by donating $1 for each $40 meal and $2 for each $60 meal to designated charity beneficiaries, according to the press release. Opportunity, Community, Ability (OCA), a nonprofit serving youth and adults with autism and other special needs in Central Florida, was named the 2026 primary charity beneficiary.
According to the press release, Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining has raised nearly $3.3 million for local charities since adding the component in 2009. Visit Orlando also awards $3,000 donations to local nonprofits in each of Orange County’s six commission districts, including this year’s recipients: Children’s Safety Village, The Daily Bread, Nathaniel’s Hope, NextStep Orlando, The Nurture Place, and Victim Service Center of Central Florida, the press release said.
“Every investment in OCA helps create opportunities that can change the course of someone’s life,” chief executive officer of OCA Silvia Haas said. “Being selected as a charity beneficiary of Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining is an incredible honor that will help us expand programs that empower individuals with special needs while providing families with the support, resources, and community they need to thrive together.”
The menus are now live HERE, filtered by location, price point, and dietary restrictions. Users are advised to book reservations as early as possible.
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