Rachel & Jesse’s Downtown Orlando guidebook
Food scene
*Within walking distance (5min walk)
A laid-back neighborhood burger bar offering food, drinks, and fun for the whole family!
Hipster haven with graffiti art, full bar & TV sports serves upscale burgers in creative combos.
33 locals recommend
Graffiti Junktion - Thornton Park
700 E Washington St*Within walking distance (5min walk)
A laid-back neighborhood burger bar offering food, drinks, and fun for the whole family!
Hipster haven with graffiti art, full bar & TV sports serves upscale burgers in creative combos.
Cool venue with a contemporary feel offering a playful menu of New American dishes & cocktails.
One of the best for brunch, lunch or dinner. really good drinks...especially mules!
36 locals recommend
The Stubborn Mule
100 S Eola DrCool venue with a contemporary feel offering a playful menu of New American dishes & cocktails.
One of the best for brunch, lunch or dinner. really good drinks...especially mules!
BOMB sushi spot!! Digs well suited for power lunches or date night and a versatile menu that allows raw fish enthusiasts to dine alongside curry fans.
11 locals recommend
Oudom Thai & Sushi Restaurant
100 S Eola DrBOMB sushi spot!! Digs well suited for power lunches or date night and a versatile menu that allows raw fish enthusiasts to dine alongside curry fans.
Awesome hangout featuring 500+ global beers, lots of craft drafts & tavern food in pub digs with TVs.
57 locals recommend
World of Beer
431 E Central BlvdAwesome hangout featuring 500+ global beers, lots of craft drafts & tavern food in pub digs with TVs.
Cozy wine bar offers fine varietals by the glass, flight & bottle, plus light fare & patio seating.
22 locals recommend
Eola Wine Co
430 E Central BlvdCozy wine bar offers fine varietals by the glass, flight & bottle, plus light fare & patio seating.
GO HERE! We love this place! Voted Orlando's best brunch, this is a romantic eatery with regular live music, an eclectic menu & some incredible 40s-style decor.
52 locals recommend
Maxine's On Shine
337 Shine AveGO HERE! We love this place! Voted Orlando's best brunch, this is a romantic eatery with regular live music, an eclectic menu & some incredible 40s-style decor.
You can walk here! Currently home to Dixie Dharma and Valhalla Bakery. The restaurant is a full plant based dinning and beverage menu including BBQ and desserts. The space consists of locally produced sundry provisions and more artisan crafted goods!
38 locals recommend
Market On South
2603 E South StYou can walk here! Currently home to Dixie Dharma and Valhalla Bakery. The restaurant is a full plant based dinning and beverage menu including BBQ and desserts. The space consists of locally produced sundry provisions and more artisan crafted goods!
Great people watching spot! It's a casual lakeside grill with all-patio seating & a covered bar serving Mediterranean & American eats.
25 locals recommend
Relax Grill and Bar at Lake Eola
211 Eola PkwyGreat people watching spot! It's a casual lakeside grill with all-patio seating & a covered bar serving Mediterranean & American eats.
Things to Do
The Backyard Axe Throwing League is the premier axe throwing facility in Florida, located here in the heart of downtown Orlando, FL!
10 locals recommend
BATL | The Backyard Axe Throwing League
55 W Church StThe Backyard Axe Throwing League is the premier axe throwing facility in Florida, located here in the heart of downtown Orlando, FL!
Great local spot for music, comedy shows and more. Many guest come stay with us while seeing their favorite artists.
21 locals recommend
Plaza Live Theatre
425 N Bumby AveGreat local spot for music, comedy shows and more. Many guest come stay with us while seeing their favorite artists.
SAK Comedy Lab is a 250 seat improv comedy theater in downtown Orlando, with nightly improv comedy shows most days of the week! If you love comedy, you'll love this place!
43 locals recommend
SAK Comedy Lab
29 S Orange AveSAK Comedy Lab is a 250 seat improv comedy theater in downtown Orlando, with nightly improv comedy shows most days of the week! If you love comedy, you'll love this place!
In the heart of downtown - 12 auditorium theater with luxury leather, stadium seating, digital surround sound and expanded concessions featuring beer/wine and a full menu.
60 locals recommend
Cobb Plaza Cinema Café 12
155 S Orange AveIn the heart of downtown - 12 auditorium theater with luxury leather, stadium seating, digital surround sound and expanded concessions featuring beer/wine and a full menu.
The City of Orlando rents pedal powered swan boats on historic Lake Eola so guests can view the park from the lake and enjoy the fountain up close.
14 locals recommend
Lake Eola Park Swan Boat Rentals
The City of Orlando rents pedal powered swan boats on historic Lake Eola so guests can view the park from the lake and enjoy the fountain up close.
An approachable craft cocktail lounge with a come as you are attitude.
7 locals recommend
McQueens Social Lounge
33 E Pine StAn approachable craft cocktail lounge with a come as you are attitude.
SUCH a cool vibe in this place! Antique-filled, parlor-style cocktail lounge with boutique spirits & small bites.
75 locals recommend
Mather's Social Gathering
30 S Magnolia AveSUCH a cool vibe in this place! Antique-filled, parlor-style cocktail lounge with boutique spirits & small bites.