Picture yourself savoring a delicious plate of food as you glance up to see the sun’s reflection glistening off calm waters. The setting couldn’t be any more beautiful or more tranquil. Just as you’re about to take another bite, your eyes gaze out again. Serenity washes over you.
A smile spreads across your face as you realize this moment is so much more than a meal – this is an experience.
Did you know being by a body of water can calm your nervous system, reduce stress, and promote a positive state of mind? Pair that with a great meal and it will leave you feeling amazing.
Choosing to dine by a body of water has the power to transport you from the stress of daily life to a tropical oasis. It’s easy to infuse the feelings of a relaxing retreat or magical adventure into each meal.
At Rosen Centre in the heart of Orlando, you can experience all the best things The City Beautiful has to offer. This includes the best scenic waterfront restaurants in Orlando. Get ready to immerse yourself in a tranquil dining experience.
(Don’t miss the one hotspot that requires no additional travel at all!)
Scenic Waterfront Restaurants in Orlando:
Grills Lakeside Orlando
This family-friendly lake front restaurant offers fresh seafood with a view from sunrise to sunset.
Grills Lakeside in Orlando serves up a casual environment where you can let the kids run around on the outdoor playground. Groove to live music tunes on weekends, and relish in the sights, sounds, and views of Lake Fairview while you dine. Kick off the day with coffee and pancakes or kick back with friends and mixed drinks on the outside deck.
The Waterfront: Food, Brews, and Views
Skip the drive to the coast and take in the beautiful lakeside views of this scenic location.
The Waterfront Orlando serves American comfort food paired with stunning views of Lake Jennie Jewell from brunch through to dinner. For a calming escape, grab a drink and head down to their lakefront bench swings as you sip and sway by the water. On special nights throughout the month, the atmosphere shifts after sunset into one invigorated with live music.
The Boathouse
USA Today voted this gem the number one restaurant at Disney Springs. Whether you want to pop in after a day of boutique shopping or go solely for the food, The Boathouse features a waterfront dining experience with indoor and outdoor seating options.
You can head down to the floating dock bar and gaze upon a collection of fully restored Dream Boats from the 30s, 40s, and 50s. If you’re up for a unique ride, The Boathouse offers vintage Amphicar tours – the only place in the world where you can experience a guided tour in a vehicle that drives on land and on the water.
Add in a large menu, live music in the evenings, and weekend sing-along brunches, this scenic waterfront restaurant in Orlando is surely one to add to your list.
Sharks Underwater Grill and Bar
This restaurant takes scenic dining to a whole new level – literally.
You’ll go underwater at this SeaWorld theme park restaurant where you dine surrounded by a giant 700,000-gallon aquarium filled with sharks and exotic fish. Don’t worry, you won’t get wet.
Savor surf and turf options, from lobster bisque and tempura shrimp to fillet mignon and chicken tenders. They also have kids’ meals, desserts, and cocktails.
If you just want to pop down for a drink, the experience is just as mesmerizing. The bar top is an aquarium! As you set down your ice-cold beer or cocktail, look below for the colorful fish swimming between the coral.
Park admission is required to dine at Sharks Underwater Grill and Bar.
Hillstone
If chic, intimate, and sophisticated is more your style, you may enjoy the upscale atmosphere and views of Hillstone in Winter Park. Located on the banks of Lake Killarney, you can soak up stunning sunsets while sipping on a glass of wine from the comfort of your own Adirondack chair.
This spot is ideal for a romantic evening with your loved one. They often host experiences based on parties of two. Read up on their dining guidelines before heading down to this scenic restaurant in Orlando so you ensure to dress and dine accordingly.
Canvas Restaurant and Market
This charming spot doubles as a casual coffee shop and a delectable scenic waterfront restaurant in Orlando.
Head into the market for cute, crafty, and cozy finds before grabbing a leisurely family brunch or grab your friends for a fun night out with lakeside views as your backdrop. From burgers to seafood to salads and drinks, there’s ample space at Canvas Restaurant and Market to enjoy the ambiance and sights of Lake Nona.
Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill
If lakefront or shark tanks aren’t your style, how about an exceptional poolside view instead? Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill is a tropical paradise in the heart of Orlando serving up delicious Caribbean-Cuban cuisine and exotic drinks to transport all your senses to an island vacation.
Relax in chic contemporary indoor seating or sit back al fresco in the Florida sunshine on the patio – both offering sparkling poolside views with palm trees waving in the breeze. The luxurious ambiance coupled with an extensive, tasty menu will leave you wanting to come back for more of this scenic waterfront restaurant in Orlando.
The best part? As a Rosen Centre guest, you don’t have to leave the comfort of your hotel to escape to this tropical oasis – it’s right downstairs!
Fill Up on Comfort at Rosen Centre
After dining with sharks, watching the sunset lakeside, or delighting in poolside paradise at some of the best scenic waterfront restaurants in Orlando, indulge in a good night’s rest at Rosen Centre’s cozy accommodations.
Our prime location on International Drive near Universal Boulevard makes it easy for you to explore the city and its soothing and adventurous aquatic dining destinations.
Book your stay and enjoy the comfort, convenience, and culinary excellence of Rosen Centre.
