

King, and anyone who enjoys blues music will feel right at home here surrounded by the folksy painted portraits of blues guitar legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Muddy Waters. Visiting this restaurant is practically a pilgrimage for any fan of the late B.B. This restaurant at Pointe Orlando serves up homestyle food from the American south with a backdrop of live blues music.

King’s Blues Club Image: /photos/dbruyter-photo The Experience: The drinks menu features 20 different specialty martinis, a wine selection with over 20 Greek wines, pitchers of sangria and, of course, Ouzo – Greece’s most popular drink! For Blues and BBQ: B.B. The hummus is especially fresh – the chickpeas are ground right at your table! You will find seafood dishes made with fresh catches brought in daily, wood-fired meat entrees, kebobs, and traditional Greek specialties like moussaka and spanakopita. The menu is packed with authentic Greek cuisine, with ingredients like olives and cheeses imported directly from Greece. Hot Tip: Looking for a more sedate meal? Stop by for lunch, when the music is calm and the restaurant is much more serene. For a big, boisterous Greek family party experience: Taverna Opa Image: /photos/dhempe/ The Experience:Įvery meal here feels like a celebration of life, good food, and good company! Taverna Opa is always abuzz with live Greek and Mediterranean music punctuated by cries of “Opa!” as handfuls of napkins are tossed into the air, and bellydancers invite you to jump atop the tables and shake your thing! Hot Tip: Even vegetarians enjoy coming to Texas de Brazil, due to its extensive salad bar with 50-60 fresh gourmet vegetable options, soups, and appetizers. The menu is all-you-can-eat at a fixed price, and includes bacon-wrapped filet mignon, lamb chops, flank steak, and Brazilian sausage, as well as an array of mouthwatering desserts like pecan pie, Brazilian flan, and creme brulee. This restaurant has been named Orlando Magazine’s “Best Restaurant on I-Drive” three years in a row! Although Texas de Brazil has multiple locations across the US, there is no generic “chain” feel to this fine dining restaurant. Hot Tip: Don’t miss the sangria, which is available in flavors like mango and passionfruit! For I-Drive’s best steak: Texas de Brazil Steakhouse Not feeling quite that adventurous? There are also plenty of classic crowd-pleasers like artisan flatbread pizzas, local fish tacos and Tuscan meatballs. The menu is primarily focused on tapas – small plates made for sharing – which makes every meal into an adventure as you and your party sample dishes like cajun chicken egg rolls, guava bbq ribs, and spiced alligator bites. The walls are covered in eclectic art by local artists, some of which is being created right there in the restaurant as you dine. Not just a place to eat, this restaurant is an experience in itself! Expect performances by tango, flamenco, and tribal fusion bellydancers, as well as fire-breathers and live music out on the patio. There are literally hundreds of restaurants on I-Drive, with cuisine ranging from brick oven pizza to Asian buffets to a Hawaiian-style hot dog stand! These are 5 of the best restaurants on International Drive, which are a hit with both locals and visitors: For trendy tapas in an artsy atmosphere: Cafe Tu Tu Tango Image: /photos/hyku/ The Experience:

Commonly known as I-Drive, this landmark destination has 6 of Florida’s biggest theme parks on its doorstep, including Universal Studios and SeaWorld! Orlando’s International Drive is packed with fun things to do, outlets to shop and places to eat.
