Shopping and Dining in Orlando, Florida
Orlando's shopping delights
Orlando offers you a world-class shopping experience, having an abundance of upscale Shopping malls to great value Outlet malls to choose from. Within the many shopping malls you will discover several glamorous department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. In addition to shopping malls, there are numerous shops along US-192 and International Drive where you will find a large range of clothing and gifts. No trip to Orlando is complete without at least one visit to the shopping and outlet malls, check out what's offer from our personal selection of best and visit them by clicking the images.
The Florida Mall is located on the South Orange Blossom Trail. Over 200 stores including Sears, Burdines, Saks Fifth Avenue, Dillards & JC Penney's.
Pointe Orlando is located at 9101 International Drive near the Convention Center. Over 50 stores including FAO Schwartz, Gap, Disney WorldSport & Victoria's Secret.
Mall at Millenia is located near Universal Orlando and the Orange County Convention Center. With 150 stores including Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales & Macys.
Premium Outlet Mall is located near Lake Buena Vista and Downtown Disney. With 110 stores including Burberry, DKNY, Giorgio Armani, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren & Tommy Hilfiger.
Prime Outlets Orlando (formerly Beltz Outlet Mall) is located near the north end of International Drive and Universal Studios Orlando. Over 170 stores including Calvin Klein, Danskin, Rockport, Gap, Saks 5th Avenue Outlet & Donna Karan.
Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores is located near US-535 (next to Walt Disney World). Over 50 stores including Fossil, Gap Outlet, Liz Claiborne, Nine West Outlet, Perfume Outlet & Sunglass Hut.
Dining & Entertainment
The Orlando/Kissimmee area is exceptionally well-served with ample choice of both well-known and lesser-known restaurants, from high street chain names to more eclectic dining opportunities.
US Hwy 192 (which is within a few minutes of Indian Ridge Oaks) has a plethora of dining options, from familiar names such as Bob Evans, International House of Pancakes, McDonalds, Burger King, Dennys, Dunkin Donuts, to theme-type restaurants such as Key W Cools, Logan's Roadhouse, Pacinos, and even opportunities for perhaps a more special occasion with nearby Charley's Steakhouse and Kobe Hibachi Grill and Sushi.
The theme parks have a superb range of fabulous dining options and nightlife such as Downtown Disney and Universal CityWalk all of which should not be missed. There are also the famous character breakfasts for your children, but we recommend that you book them in advance as they are very popular, please check the parks respective websites for details.
So the choice is yours, but whatever your taste or budget Orlando has a place to dine. In fact there are so many places to go it would probably take several years to visit them all!
Fulton's Crab House set on a replica steamboat at Downtown Disney serving great seafood and steaks. Downtown Disney, Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL, telephone: 407.934.BOAT (2628).
Olive Garden is the place to go if you like Italian food, be warned though the portions can be huge! Nearest location at 12361 SR-535 Orlando FL, telephone: 407-239-6708.
Red Lobster has great tasting seafood and reasonable prices, reservations are not required. Nearest location at 7780 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy (US-192) Kissimmee FL, telephone: 321-677-0191.
Outback Steakhouse has big steaks and seafood with an Australian theme. Nearest location at: 7804 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy (US-192) Kissimmee FL, telephone: 407-396-0017.
Rainforest Cafe dine among trumpeting elephants and chest-pounding gorillas in the most realistic indoor rainforest in the world. Downtown Disney, Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL, telephone: 407-827-8500.
