Our menu of local F&B favs.
Downtown Winter Garden
Our little town of Oakland is small, quaint, quite and a perfect getaway for many. But if it’s food, drinks and music you desire, just 3 miles away either by bike, car or uber is our other favorite but bigger small town sure to delight even the most serious of foodies. We have listed some of our staple stops but please explore the many others you will find in the Downtown Winter Garden area and let us know if you discover a hidden gem we should list.
Chef’s Table & The Tasting Room: Enjoy an intimate, preset three-course meal at the Chef’s Table or go for our more casual favorite of small, eclectic plates and craft cocktails at The Tasting Room. We dare you to try the killer Muerto Verde margarita, often missing from the menu so just ask your waiter if you dare.
Thai Blossom: Located next door to the Tasting Room, we often debate between these two as our go-to staples of Winter Garden. If you are in the mood for an Asian flare, this authentic Thai set in the historic Edgewater Hotel building is delicious.
The Attic Door: Just across the street and owned by the Chef’s Table, the small bites are perfect but their wine and music is even better.
The Hangry Bison: A must try for burgers and beer lovers.
Market to Table: Locally sourced and artfully created cuisine with a nice weekend brunch.
Crooked Can in Plant Street Market: Fabulous local Orlando Brewery with so, so food. We usually get a flight and then explore the indoor Plant Street Market for numerous artisan, food and local craft delights.
Three Birds Cafe: Serving breakfast all day long, bottomless mimosas and fresh squeezed orange juice in addition to great, healthy lunch and dinner options as well.
Pilars: Find the art of mixology at this happening martini and music bar.
Press’d: We remember when these guys started out of what seemed like a shoebox in WG. We love how much they have grown and been long time vegetarian and vegan providers to our community and hands down the best pressed juice around.
Gotha
There is really only one reason to visit this little town and it is for the food. Otherwise, we are not sure it would even exist. But keep driving and you will hit the upscale town of Windermere with its mega million $ homes, lakes and golf where Tiger Woods made his most unfortunate mark. But don’t worry, this local favorite dive is as casual as they come and won’t break the bank. Our all time central Florida Fav is Yellow Dog Eats where you can smell the smoked barbecue wafting through the air and eat inside a Jerry Garcia minivan if you wish. Don’t mind the free range chickens as this place is super pet friendly. This gem is worth the 9 mile drive from the property for the experience and the food and drinks.