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Top Date Night Restaurants in Kissimmee
Add global flair to your date night and let your taste buds lead you on a delicious journey at these romantic restaurants in and around Kissimmee.
You don’t have to travel far to find yourself immersed in the cuisine of the oldest restaurant in Florida or “oohing” and “aahing” at sizzling Thai platters while seated on colorful floor cushions. If you prefer a high-energy night dancing the night away or catching a live Irish dancer show, we have the top spots for you.
There’s no shortage of romance at these favorite date night spots in Kissimmee. Let’s explore a few favorites at Celebration Town Center, Promenade at Sunset Walk, and Disney Springs®.
Hold Hands in Celebration
For a relaxing date, the picturesque town of Celebration offers two authentically delicious international options for lunch or dinner at Celebration Town Center — Columbia Restaurant and Thai Thani.
History buffs are bound to enjoy the Kissimmee location of Florida’s oldest restaurant, Columbia Restaurant. From the classic Spanish-Cuban dishes which boast recipes created more than a hundred years ago to the many stories the staff has to share, there’s history in every bite.
Dine on Spanish/Cuban cuisine at Celebration favorite Columbia Restaurant
Start with Columbia’s Original “1905” Salad and share a refreshing pitcher of sangria or the sparkling cava for a year-round taste of summer. Created in the 1970s as the alternative to a salad bar, the 1905 is made of crisp iceberg lettuce with julienned ham, Swiss cheese, tomato, olives, and grated Romano cheese, all tossed with Worcestershire sauce and garlic dressing.
Try the famous 1905 Salad at Columbia Restaurant - you won't be disappointed
For a deliciously Zen getaway with soothing vibes, check out Thai Thani. Owned and run by a local family, the restaurant serves traditional dishes of Thailand in a delightful atmosphere surrounded by antique artifacts and statues.
The menu, full of fresh flavors that pop with exotic herbs and spices, offers something for everyone.
All dishes are made to order, so you can request more Thai chili to punch up the spice level if you want to light the fire. Share the Thai Thani sampler with your sweetheart and pair it with a cold Singha beer from Thailand or sweet and creamy Thai iced tea. Request to sit at a low table on Thai cushions in the Asia room or at an outside table.
A colorful spread that brings the bold, bright spirit of Thai cooking to every bite and every plate. Courtesy Christina Thomas, Go Epicurista.
Tip: If you can’t get enough of the area, stay for a romantic getaway at The Inn at Celebration nearby, featuring posh modern luxury with lakeside views. Or Meliã Orlando Celebration presents all-suite accommodations and an infinity pool with beach-style entry.
Explore the Promenade at Sunset Walk
For a shopping, dining, and entertainment date, explore Promenade at Sunset Walk in the heart of Margaritaville Resort Orlando, which offers plenty of ways to show how much you love your sweetheart.
For a sizzling date night, let the music take you to Estefan Kitchen for a feast that indulges all your senses with an explosion of flavors. The modern decor with a 1950s Havana nightclub vibe will have you singing “Havana, ooh, na-na.” The live music and dancers at Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s first Estefan Kitchen outside of Miami are absolutely mesmerizing.
Dine in style at Estefan Kitchen Orlando in Kissimmee, where vibrant Cuban flavors meet chic ambiance and Latin flair.
Start with traditional or flavored mojitos made with strawberry, guava, passion fruit, or mango and end the night with tres leches, a homemade cake soaked in a sweet blend of three milks topped with a sweet, torched meringue.
The perfect end to a perfect meal at Estefan Kitchen: Tres Leches for dessert
Tip: For a Key West-inspired getaway, book your stay at Margaritaville Resort Orlando and don’t miss indulging in spa treatments at St. Somewhere Spa.
Fall in Love at Disney Springs®
Disney Springs® is a foodie's happy place, with more than 20 full-service restaurants in addition to a plethora of casual quick service options perfect for day or night dates. The waterfront restaurants make the most ideal spot to watch the sunset, and what’s more romantic than that?
For an authentic Irish pub experience, do a jig and head over to Raglan Road. Grab a cozy spot at the bar and sip on flights of Irish or Scottish whiskey and get ready to immerse your taste buds in elevated Irish pub classics while you delight in live entertainment featuring Irish musicians and dancers.
Raglan Road offers a fun atmosphere and locally-brewed Irish-style beers
Try one of Raglan Road’s Signature Collection brews made exclusively for the restaurant and feast on specialties like chicken-mushroom-leek pie, seafood chowder, or beer-battered pork sausages.
Enjoy signature beer at Raglan Road™ Irish Pub and Restaurant in Disney Springs®
Wine lovers will swoon as they sip and swirl at Wine Bar George. Led by Master Sommelier George Miliotes, regarded as one of the top wine experts in the country, this wine bar's approachable yet eclectic list of more than 140 wines is the perfect way to try something new.
Pair your wine with steak & frites at Wine Bar George
Snack on small plates or linger over late-night bites. For dessert, The Chocolate Experience pairs three wines with three chocolates for ultimate decadence. And you can’t miss out on the frozen wine cocktails like Frozcato, made with Dole Whip pineapple. Request a table in the veranda or in the wine barrel room for an intimate experience.
As you can see, there’s no shortage of restaurants with global flair perfect for a date night in Kissimmee. Cheers to that!
Written by Christina Thomas, creator of GO Epicurista. Check out her blog here, and drool over even more of her awesome food shots on her Instagram.