Bubbalou's Bodacious BBQ located south of downtown Orlando offers award-winning, mouthwatering barbecue dishes. They have a large selection of perfectly barbecued pork, ribs, beef, sausage, lamb, chicken, liver, gizzards and more. The servings are accompanied by all of the BBQ favorites like baked beans, coleslaw, fries, baked sweet potatoes, fried corn on the cob and okra, corn bread and several more options. The portions are large, and the staff and atmosphere are very welcoming and friendly. Any one who likes a great BBQ will find plenty to enjoy at Bubbalou's Bodacious BBQ. Here you can enjoy some really great homemade fixings with all of the trimmings and wash it down with soda, tea, beer or wine too. - Diane Dilov-Schultheis

All the wonders of a rainforest, including some misty rain, come to life at this big theme restaurant, the Rainforest Cafe. 600 diners feast among models of volcanoes, big aquarium tanks filled with sea life and faux elephants, rhinos, and parrots in attendance. On the menu are options such as pasta topped with chicken and stir-fried vegetables, and for dessert, a chocolate-banana cheesecake good enough to tempt even one of those plaster monkeys. A full bar delivers potables.

The flagship of this Florida group of restaurants, Columbia Restaurant, all bearing the same name and the ones that should be on everyone's to-visit list. The restaurant has recreated its original Mediterranean architecture and ethnic atmosphere. It offers an impressive array of culinary options including Chilled Gazpacho or Black Bean Soup. Paella, a combination of yellow rice baked with seafood, chicken, and Spanish sausage, is featured in several styles. A variety of seafood and other items are also available, and there's a full bar here at a restaurant known for its Blue Daiquiri. Head to Columbia Restaurant with your friends or family and you won't be disappointed with the service, food, and ambiance.