In the May 2008 issue, the third annual Best of Seminole
Restaurant Awards survey asked readers to name their favorite local restaurants. Thanks to everyone who responded.
And the winners are . . . |
Best Restaurant Overall
1. Seasons 52
463 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.767.1252
2. Journeys
1831 W. SR 434, Longwood
407.629.2221
3. Ruth’s Chris
80 Colonial Center Pkwy., Lake Mary
407.804.8220
Best New Restaurant
1. Liam Fitzpatrick’s
951 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary
407.936.3782
2. Elephant Bar
451 East Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.449.1186
3. Emiliano’Z
1012 W. SR 436, Altamonte Springs
407.637.2991
Best Restaurant for a Special Occasion
1. Seasons 52
463 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.767.1252
2. Ruth’s Chris
80 Colonial Center Pkwy., Lake Mary
407.804.8220
3. Journeys
1831 W. SR 434, Longwood
407.629.2221
Best Romantic Restaurant
1. Journeys
1831 W. SR 434, Longwood
407.629.2221
2. Seasons 52
463 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.767.1252
3. Ruth’s Chris
80 Colonial Center Pkwy., Lake Mary
407.804.8220
Best Family Restaurant
1. Cracker Barrel
285 Douglas Ave., Altamonte Springs; 407.682.1095
200 Hickman Dr., Sanford; 407.324.1020
2. TooJay’s
515 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs; 407.830.1770
3577 Lake Emma Rd., Lake Mary; 407.833.0848
3. Olive Garden
10 Towne Center Circle, Sanford; 407.322.5655
300 W. SR 436, Altamonte Springs; 407.772.0409
Best Restaurant for a Business Meeting
1. Del Frisco’s
729 Lee Rd., Orlando
407.645.4443
2. Ruth’s Chris
80 Colonial Center Pkwy., Lake Mary
407.804.8220
3. Dexter’s
950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary
407.805.3090
Best Service
1. Journeys
1831 W. SR 434, Longwood
407.629.2221
2. Ruth’s Chris
80 Colonial Center Pkwy., Lake Mary
407.804.8220
3. Fishbones
7001 CR 46A, Lake Mary
407.581.2399
Best Breakfast
1. First Watch
249 W. SR 436, Altamonte Springs; 407.682.2315
2425 W. SR 434, Longwood; 407.774.1830
1221 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; 407.740.7437
2. Peach Valley
1210 International Pkwy. S., Lake Mary
407.833.9440
3. TooJay’s
515 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs; 407.830.1770
3577 Lake Emma Rd., Lake Mary; 407.833-0848
Best Sunday Brunch
1. Bistro 1501
Orlando Lake Mary Marriott, 1501 International Pkwy. S., Lake Mary
407.995.7004
2. Memories of India
3895 Lake Emma Rd., Lake Mary
407.804.0920
3. First Watch
249 W. SR 436, Altamonte Springs; 407.682.2315
2425 W. SR 434, Longwood; 407.774.1830
1221 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; 407.740.7437
Best Outdoor Dining
1. Dexter’s
950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary
407.805.3090
2. Fishbones
7001 CR 46A, Lake Mary
407.581.2399
3. Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café
205 E. First St., Sanford
407.321.2204
Best Wine List
1. Seasons 52
463 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.767.1252
2. Fishbones
7001 CR 46A, Lake Mary
407.581.2399
3. Stonewood Grill & Tavern
1210 International Pkwy. S., Heathrow; 407.333.3292
5248 Red Bug Lake Rd., Winter Springs; 407.699.4444
Best Wine Bar
1. Dexter’s
950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary
407.805.3090
2. Seasons 52
463 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.767.1252
3. Terra Mia Winebar & Trattoria
1185 S. Spring Center Blvd., Altamonte Springs
407.774.8466
Best Happy Hour
1. Chili’s
4565 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Lake Mary; 407.333.0800
397 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs; 407.339.5711
800 Oviedo Marketplace Blvd., Oviedo; 407.366.2263
2425 Semoran Blvd., Apopka; 407.880.7999
2. Stonewood Grill & Tavern
1210 International Pkwy. S., Heathrow; 407.333.3292
5248 Red Bug Lake Rd., Winter Springs; 407.699.4444
3. Bonefish Grill
1761 W. SR 434, Longwood
407.331.0131
Best-kept Secret
1. Journeys
1831 W. SR 434, Longwood
407.629.2221
2. Delano
142 W. Lakeview Ave., Lake Mary
407.321.2470
3. Two Blondes and a Shrimp
112 E. First St., Sanford
407.688.4645
Best Desserts
1. Seasons 52
463 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.767.1252
2. TooJay’s
515 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs; 407.830.1770
3577 Lake Emma Rd., Lake Mary; 407.833.0848
3. Bahama Breeze
499 E. Altamonte Dr.
407.831.2929
Best Pizza
1. Papa Joe’s
1090 Montgomery Rd., Altamonte Springs; 407.774.4300
960 Colonial Grand Ln., Lake Mary; 407.936.3300
4205 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Lake Mary; 407.323.9222
2. Giovanni’s
875 Rinehart Rd., Lake Mary; 407.330.4350
4250 Alafaya Tr., Oviedo; 407.359.5900
3. Broadway Ristorante & Pizzeria
995 SR 434, Altamonte Springs; 407.862.2777
12279 University Blvd., Orlando; 407.282.4000
Best Barbecue
1. Bubbalou’s Bodacious Barbecue
1049 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs; 407.478.1212
1701 Rock Springs Rd., Apopka; 407.378.1212
12100 Challenger Pkwy. (UCF), Orlando; 407.423.1212
1471 Lee Rd.; Winter Park; 407.628.1212
2. Keller’s Bar-B-Q
3893 Lake Emma Rd., Lake Mary; 407.333.1444
280 S. SR 434, Altamonte Springs; 407.786.7750
3. Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q
2210 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka; 407.814.8888
3506 Orlando Dr., Sanford; 407.321.9295
Best Chinese
1. Imperial Dynasty
2045 W. SR 434; Longwood
407.786.2266
2. Eastern Pearl
478 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.339.8877
3. China 28 (formerly Taste of China)
895 Fox Valley Dr., Longwood
407.869.9898
Best Japanese
1. Kobe
468 W. SR 436, Altamonte Springs; 407.862.2888
1231 Douglas Ave., Longwood; 407.389.1888
2. Amura
950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary
407.936.6001
3. Bayridge Sushi
1000 W. SR 434, Longwood; 407.331.0000
2189 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka; 407.889.9999
Best Asian/Fusion
1. Thai Basil
5800 Red Bug Lake Rd., Winter Springs
407.699.8889
2. Amura
950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary
407.936.6001
3. Bayridge Sushi
1000 W. SR 434, Longwood
407.331.0000
Best Caribbean/Tropical
1. Bahama Breeze
499 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.831.2929
2. Calypso Grill
1895 W. SR 434, Longwood
407.332.0176
Best French
1. Aubergine Bistro
1455 SR 436, Ste. 283, Casselberry
407.678.3300
2. Le Coq au Vin
4800 S. Orange Ave., Orlando
407.851.6980
3. Maison & Jardin
430 S. Wymore Rd., Altamonte Springs
407.862.4410
Best German
1. Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café
205 E. First St., Sanford
407.321.2204
2. Old Germany
2054 Semoran Blvd., Winter Park
407.657.6800
3. Chef Henry’s Café
3716 Howell Branch Rd., Winter Park
407.657.2230
Best Greek
1. Mykonos
2401 W. SR 434, Longwood
407.788.9095
2. Athena Café
1140 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.830.0707
3. Cyprianna
505 Semoran Blvd., Casselberry
407.834.8088
Best Indian
1. Memories of India
3895 Lake Emma Rd., Lake Mary
407.804.0920
2. Kohinoor
249 W. SR 436, Altamonte Springs
407.788.6004
3. Udipi Cafe
1275 S. Hwy. 17-92, Longwood
407.696.7775
Best Italian
1. Luigino’s
120 International Pkwy., Heathrow
407.333.2847
2. Caffè Positano
3837 Lake Emma Rd.; Lake Mary 407.833.9377
3030 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka 407.774.8080
3. Enzo’s
1130 S. Hwy. 17-92, Longwood
407.834.9872
Best Latin/Cuban
1. Don Pepe’s Habana Grill
937 W. SR 436, Altamonte Springs
407.682.6834
2. Rolando’s
870 Semoran Blvd.
407.767.9677
3. Oasis Cuban Café
295 CR 427, Longwood
407.260.6672
Best Mexican
1. Amigo’s
120 N. Westmonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.774.4334
2. Emiliano’Z
1012 W. SR 436, Altamonte Springs
407.637.2991
3. Don Pablo’s
100 Towne Center Blvd,, Sanford
407.328.1885
Best Middle Eastern
1. Ali Baba
1155 W. SR 434, Longwood
407.331.8680
2. Bosphorus
108 S. Park Ave., Winter Park
407.644.8609
Best Seafood
1. Fishbones
7001 CR 46A, Lake Mary
407.581.2399
2. Bonefish Grill
1761 W. SR 434, Longwood
407.331.0131
3. Straub’s
512 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.831.2250
Best Steakhouse
1. Ruth’s Chris
80 Colonial Center Pkwy., Lake Mary
407.804.8220
2. Del Frisco’s
729 Lee Rd., Orlando
407.645.4443
3. Spice
Winter Park: 326 S. Park Ave., 407.772.8167
Orlando: 407 E. Central Blvd., 407.936.1267
Best Sushi
1. Amura
950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary
407.936.6001
2. Bayridge Sushi
1000 W. SR 434, Longwood, 407.331.0000
2189 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka, 407.889.9999
3. Fuji Sushi
3899 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Lake Mary
407.328.1616
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Best Overall by City
In addition to surveying the best in each category of cuisine throughout the county,
we also surveyed the best in each city. Here are the winners:
Altamonte Springs
1. Seasons 52
463 E. Altamonte Dr.
407.767.1252
2. Straub’s
512 E. Altamonte Dr.
407.831.2250
3. Bahama Breeze
499 E. Altamonte Dr.
407.831.2929
Casselberry
1. Aubergine Bistro
1455 SR 436, Ste. 283, Casselberry
407.678.3300
2. Palma Maria
1015 Semoran Blvd., Ste. 153
407.339.2856
3. Rolando’s
870 Semoran Blvd.
407.767.9677
Lake Mary
1. Ruth’s Chris
80 Colonial Center Pkwy., Lake Mary
407.804.8220
2. Luigino’s
120 International Pkwy.
407.333.2847
3. Memories of India
3895 Lake Emma Rd., Lake Mary
407.804.0920
Longwood
1. Journeys
1831 W. SR 434
407.629.2221
2. Bonefish Grill
1761 W. SR 434
407.331.0131
3. Kobe
1231 Douglas Ave.
407.389.1888
Oviedo
1. Peppino’s
100 Carrigan Ave.
407.365.4774
2. Black Hammock
2356 Black Hammock Fish Camp Rd.
407.365.1244
3. Romano’s Macaroni Grill
7123 Red Bug Lake Rd.
407.365.4405
Sanford
1. Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café
205 E. First St.
407.321.2204
2. Wolfy’s
530 N. Palmetto Ave.
407.322.2150
3. The Smokehouse
4316 W. SR 46
407.268.5207
Winter Springs
1. Carrabba’s Italian Grill
5820 Red Bug Lake Rd.
407.696.6600
2. Stonewood Grill & Tavern
5248 Red Bug Lake Rd.
407.699.4444
3. Athen's Café
5965 Red Bug Lake Rd.
407.696.4282
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