TechWell Staff Restaurant Suggestions
Mist Sushi and Spirits and Toopers Creamery — Aly's Pick
Drive time: 0 minutes (both located inside the conference hotel)
For a location you can walk to, Aly suggests the Japanese cuisine inside the hotel, Mist Sushi and Spirits. It's got deliciously fresh Japanese cuisine and a wonderful atmosphere. She also agrees with Toopers Creamery's slogan that they've got the “Best Soft Serve Ice Cream on the Planet®"! She recommends trying the waffle cone, you'll be on cloud 9. She recommends it for an after dinner treat.
Location: 6677 Sea Harbor Drive Orlando, FL 32821 (inside the conference hotel)
Hours: Mist Sushi is only open for dinner, call for reservations 407-351-5555 and Toppers Creamery is open 4PM - 10PM
Website: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/mcosr-renaissance-orlando-at-seaworld/
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Thai Thani — Rachelle’s Pick
Drive time: 6 minutes
Thai Thani will take your mind off International Drive’s chain establishments and on to a small slice of Asia. The food and service is excellent. We recommend the spicy papaya salad, panang duck and tom kha gai soup. Don't let the outside strip mall exterior deter you, go ahead and open the doors to southeast Asia!
Location: 11025 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
Hours: 11:30AM – 11PM
Website: thaithani.net
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Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar — Gene’s Pick
Drive time: 7 minutes
Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar at Pointe Orlando serves plenty of flavorful but not spicy dishes. Everyone’s dinner was great, but the Crab Guacamole served with plantain chips appetizer really stood out.
Location: 565 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
Hours: Sun–Thu: 5PM – 10PM; Fri–Sat: 5PM – 2AM
Website: cubalibrerestaurant.com/en/orlando
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Lafayette’s — Courtney’s Pick
Drive time: 7 minutes
Lafayette's in the heart of Pointe Orlando has a New Orleans style cuisine with some great southern classics like chicken and waffle and fried green tomatoes. They also have live music and lots of happy hour specials. Enjoy the southern food with an attitude!
Location: 9101 International Dr, Suite 2220, Orlando, FL 32821
Hours: Sun–Thu: 11AM – Midnight; Fri–Sat: 11AM – 2AM
Website: lafayettes.com/orlando
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Café Tu Tu Tango — Jason’s Pick
Drive time: 12 minutes
Café Tu Tu Tango features great shareable, small plates so you can try a huge assortment of different things. The atmosphere is fun, eclectic, and you might even see local entertainers singing, dancing, and painting throughout the restaurant.
Location: 8625 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Hours: Mon–Thurs: 11AM – Midnight; Fri–Sat: 11AM – 1AM; Sun: 10AM – 11PM
Website: cafetututango.com
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Ethos Vegan Kitchen — Alison’s Pick
Drive time: 30 minutes
Ethos is one of the best vegan restaurants in the Orlando area. They take food we all know and veganize it. Try the club sandwich: lettuce, tomato, tofurkey, vegan ham, jack cheese, veganaise, and mustard on housemade wheat toast!
Location: 601-B South New York Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Hours: Mon–Fri: 11AM – 11PM; Sat–Sun: 9AM – 11PM
Website: ethosvegankitchen.com
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Ravenous Pig — Daryll’s Pick
Drive time: 35 minutes
Ravenous Pig is a gastropub that offers a great local beer selection and sustainable food created with ingredients sourced in Florida. It’s off the beaten path but definitely worth the trip if you have some time.
Location: 565 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
Hours: Sun: 10:30AM – 9PM; Mon–Tue: 3PM – 10PM; Wed–Thu: 11:30AM – 10PM; Fri–Sat: 11:30AM – 11PM
Website: theravenouspig.com
