In the May 2009 issue, the fourth annual Best of Seminole
Restaurant Awards survey asked readers to weigh in on 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. Ruth’s Chris
80 Colonial Center Pkwy., Lake Mary
407.804.8220
3. Bonefish Grill
1761 W. SR 434, Longwood
407.331.0131
Best New Restaurant
1. Harmoni Market
145 Wekiva Springs Rd., Ste. 161, Longwood
407.637.8050
2. Stone’s Throw Bistro
107 Magnolia Ave., Sanford
407.688.2508
3. Route 46 Entertainment District
4316 W. SR 46, Sanford
407.268.4646
Best Restaurant for a Special Occasion
1. Ruth’s Chris
80 Colonial Center Pkwy., Lake Mary
407.804.8220
2. Journeys*
Longwood Village, Longwood
407.995.3333
?*Note: Now called Journeys at Alaqua, the restaurant's Longwood Village location is closed
The new Alaqua Country Club location opened August 4th.
3. Seasons 52
463 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.767.1252
Best Romantic Restaurant
1. Journeys*
407.995.3333
2. Ruth’s Chris
80 Colonial Center Pkwy., Lake Mary
407.804.8220
3. The Melting Pot
1200 Douglas Ave.; Longwood
407.862.8773
Best Restaurant for a Business Meeting
1. Luigino’s
120 International Pkwy., Heathrow
407.333.2847
2. Ruth’s Chris
80 Colonial Center Pkwy., Lake Mary
407.804.8220
3. Seasons 52
463 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.767.1252
Best Service
1. Ruth’s Chris
80 Colonial Center Pkwy., Lake Mary
407.804.8220
2. Journeys*
407.995.3333
3. Seasons 52
463 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.767.1252
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. Denny’s
255 E. Altamonte Dr.; Altamonte Springs; 407.339.2944
198 E. Semoran Blvd., Casselberry; 407.831.9601
3771 Orlando Dr., Sanford; 407.321.6306
W. 4660 SR 46, Sanford; 407.330.7775
1005 Spring Villa, Winter Springs; 407.699.4220
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. Harmoni Market
145 Wekiva Springs Rd., Ste. 161, Longwood
407.637.8050
Best Outdoor Dining
1. Fishbones
7001 CR 46-A, Lake Mary
407.581.2399
2. Dexter’s
950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary
407.805.3090
3. Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café
205 E. First St., Sanford
407.321.2204
Best Wine List
1. The Vineyard Wine Company
1140 Townpark Ave., Ste. 1260, Lake Mary
407.833.9463
2. Seasons 52
463 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.767.1252
3. Harmoni Market
145 Wekiva Springs Rd., Ste. 161, Longwood
407.637.8050
Best Wine Bar
1. The Vineyard Wine Company
1140 Townpark Ave., Ste. 1260, Lake Mary
407.833.9463
2. Harmoni Market
145 Wekiva Springs Rd., Ste. 161, Longwood
407.637.8050
3. Stonewood Grill & Tavern
1210 International Pkwy. S., Heathrow; 407.333.3292
5248 Red Bug Lake Rd., Winter Springs; 407.699.4444
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. Harmoni Market
145 Wekiva Springs Rd., Ste. 161, Longwood
407.637.8050
3. Stonewood Grill & Tavern
1210 International Pkwy. S., Heathrow; 407.333.3292
5248 Red Bug Lake Rd., Winter Springs; 407.699.4444
Best-kept Secret
1. Journeys*
407.995.3333
2. The Vineyard Wine Company
1140 Townpark Ave., Ste. 1260, Lake Mary
407.833.9463
3. Stone’s Throw Bistro
107 Magnolia Ave., Sanford
407.688.2508
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. Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café
205 E. First St., Sanford
407.321.2204
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. Riverwalk Pizzeria
350 E. Seminole Blvd., Sanford
407.328.0018
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. (near UCF), Orlando; 407.423.1212
1471 Lee Rd.; Winter Park; 407.628.1212
2. The Smokehouse at Route 46
4316 W. CR 46, Sanford
407.268.4646
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. Shan Asian Cuisine
1541 International Pkwy., Lake Mary
407.833.3883
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 (other)
1. Amura
950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary
407.936.6001
2. Shan Asian Cuisine
1541 International Pkwy., Lake Mary
407.833.3883
3. Thai Corner
3589 Lake Emma Rd., Lake Mary
407.833.8066
Best French
1. Maison & Jardin
430 S. Wymore Rd., Altamonte Springs
407.862.4410
2. Le Coq au Vin
4800 S. Orange Ave., Orlando
407.851.6980
3. Chez Vincent
533 W. New England Ave., Winter Park
407.599.2929
Best German
Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café
205 E. First St., Sanford
407.321.2204
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. The Greek Village Restaurant
3577 Lake Emma Rd., Ste. 111, Lake Mary
407.333.3776
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. Carrabba’s Italian Grill
931 N. SR 434, Altamonte Springs; 407.788.4222
5820 Red Bug Lake Rd., Winter Springs; 407.696.6600
2. Luigino’s
120 International Pkwy., Heathrow
407.333.2847
3. TerraMia Winebar & Trattoria
1185 S. Spring Center Blvd., Altamonte Springs
407.774.8466
Best Latin/Cuban
1. Don Pepe’s Habana Grill
937 W. SR 436, Altamonte Springs
407.682.6834
2. Oasis Cuban Café
295 CR 427, Longwood
407.260.6672
3. Rolando’s
870 Semoran Blvd., Casselberry
407.767.9677
Best Mexican
1. Habaneros
220 Wekiva Springs Rd., Longwood; 407.869.1700
1265 E. SR 436, Casselberry; 407.388.1111
351 E. Main St., Apopka; 407.884.9900
2. Amigo’s
120 N. Westmonte Dr., Altamonte Springs; 407.774.4334
494 N. Semoran Blvd., Winter Park, 407.657.8111
3. EmilianoZ
1012 W. SR 436, Altamonte Springs
407.637.2991
Best Middle Eastern
Ali Baba
1155 W. SR 434, Longwood
407.331.8680
Best Seafood
1. Fishbones
7001 CR 46-A, Lake Mary
407.581.2399
2. Bonefish Grill
1761 W. SR 434, Longwood
407.331.0131
3. Red Lobster
340 W. SR 436, Altamonte Springs; 407.682.3636
20 Town Center Cir., Sanford; 407.320.0888
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. Outback
990 N. SR 434, Altamonte Springs; 407.862.1050
167 E. Mitchell Hammock Rd., Oviedo; 407.366.0008
180 Hickman Dr., Sanford; 407.321.5881
5891 Red Bug Lake Rd., Winter Springs; 407.699.0900
Best Sushi
1. Amura
950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary
407.936.6001
2. Bayridge Sushi
1000 W. SR 434, Longwood
407.331.0000
3. Kobe
468 W. SR 436, Altamonte Springs; 407.862.2888
1231 Douglas Ave., Longwood; 407.389.1888
*Note: Now called Journeys at Alaqua, the restaurant's Longwood Village location is closed
The new Alaqua Country Club location opened August 4th.
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Best Overall by City
In addition to surveying the best in each category of cuisine, we also surveyed the best in each city.
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