The fifth annual Best of Seminole
Restaurant Awards survey asked readers in the May issue 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. Fishbones
7001 CR 46-A, 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 New Restaurant
1. Ravings (formerly Cravings)
1895 W. SR 434, Longwood, FL 32750
407.951.8662
2. Shula's 347 Grill
Westin Lake Mary-Orlando North
2974 International Pkwy., Lake Mary
407.531.3567
3. Nico Globos
124 N. 4th St., Lake Mary
407.878.5804
Best Restaurant for a Special Occasion
1. Ruth's Chris
80 Colonial Center Pkwy., Lake Mary
407.804.8220
2. Seasons 52
463 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.767.1252
3. Journeys at Alaqua
2091 Alaqua Dr., Longwood
407.995.3333
Best Romantic Restaurant
1. Journeys at Alaqua
2091 Alaqua Dr., Longwood
407.995.3333
2. Ruth's Chris
80 Colonial Center Pkwy., Lake Mary
407.804.8220
3. Enzo's on the Lake
1130 S. Hwy. 17-92, Longwood
407.834.9872
Best Restaurant for a Business Meeting
1. Ruth's Chris
80 Colonial Center Pkwy., Lake Mary
407.804.8220
2. Panera Bread
200 S. SR 434, Altamonte Springs; 407. 831.3741
2480 W. SR 434 Altamonte Springs; 407.478.6325
696 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs; 407.332.7600
864 S. Sun Dr., Lake Mary; 407.936.3270
1210 S International Pkwy., Lake Mary; 407.804.8340
1457 WP Ball Rd., Sanford; 407.936.1198
5717 Red Bug Lake Rd., Winter Springs; 407.699.0739
3. Fishbones
7001 CR 46-A, Lake Mary
407.581.2399
Best Service
1. Ruth's Chris
80 Colonial Center Pkwy., Lake Mary
407.804.8220
2. Fishbones
7001 CR 46-A, Lake Mary
407.581.2399
3. Journeys at Alaqua
2091 Alaqua Dr., Longwood
407.995.3333
Best Breakfast
1. Peach Valley
1210 International Pkwy. S., Lake Mary
407.833.9440
2. 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
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. The Vineyard Wine Company
1140 Townpark Ave., Lake Mary
407.833.9463
3. Dexter's
950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary; 407.805.3090
558 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; 407.629.1150
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
558 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; 407.629.1150
3. Bahama Breeze
499 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.831.2929
Best Wine List
1. The Vineyard Wine Company
1140 Townpark Ave., Lake Mary
407.833.9463
2. Seasons 52
463 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.767.1252
3. Dexter's
950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary; 407.805.3090
558 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; 407.629.1150
Best Wine Bar
1. The Vineyard Wine Company
1140 Townpark Ave., Lake Mary
407.833.9463
2. Sanford Wine Company
114 S. Palmetto Ave., Sanford
407.302.8620
3. Dexter's
950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary; 407.805.3090
558 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; 407.629.1150
Best Happy Hour
1. Fishbones
7001 CR 46-A, Lake Mary
407.581.2399
2. Chili's
397 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs; 407.339.5711
2425 Semoran Blvd., Apopka; 407.880.7999
4565 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Lake Mary; 407.333.0800
800 Oviedo Marketplace Blvd., Oviedo; 407.366.2263
3. Dexter's
950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary; 407.805.3090
558 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; 407.629.1150
Best-kept Secret
1. Stone's Throw Bistro
107 Magnolia Ave., Sanford
407.688.2508
2. Delano on the Park
142 W. Lakeview Ave., Lake Mary
407.321.2470
3. Two Blondes and a Shrimp
112 E. First St., Sanford
407.688.4745
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. Boston's Fish House
1133 Rinehart Rd., Sanford; 407.878.5874
6860 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; 407.678.2107
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
2189 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka; 407.889.9999
1000 W. SR 434, Longwood; 407.331.0000
3. Hana Sushi
397 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.830.9233
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. Lee's Palace
841 Rinehart Rd., Lake Mary
407.330.0013
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
2189 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka; 407.889.9999
1000 W. SR 434, Longwood; 407.331.0000
Best Other Asian
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. Thai Corner
3589 Lake Emma Rd., Lake Mary
407.833.8066
Best French
1. Le Coq au Vin
4800 S. Orange Ave., Orlando
407.851.6980
2. Aubergine Bistro
1455 SR 436, Casselberry
407.678.3300
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. Bavarian Restaurant Bar & Grill
300 S. Hwy. 17-92, Longwood
407.332.7029
3. Chef Henry's
1831 W. SR 434, Longwood
407.331.4836
Best Greek
1. Mykonos
2401 W. SR 434, Longwood
407.788.9095
2. The Greek Village Restaurant
3577 Lake Emma Rd., Ste. 111, Lake Mary
407.333.3776
3. Athena Café
1140 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.830.0707
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. Terra Mia
Winebar & Trattoria, 1185 S. Spring Center Blvd.,
Altamonte Springs; 407.774.8466
Brick Oven Pizza, 7025 CR 46A, Lake Mary;
407. 333.1233
2. Carrabba's Italian Grill
931 N. SR 434, Altamonte Springs; 407.788.4222
5820 Red Bug Lake Rd., Winter Springs; 407.696.6600
3. Enzo's on the Lake
1130 S. Hwy. 17-92; Longwood
407.834.9872
Best Other European
1. Liam Fitzpatrick's
951 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary
407.936.3782
2. Polonia
750 S. Hwy. 17-92, Longwood
407.331.1933
3. Chef Henry's
1831 W. SR 434, Longwood
407.331.4836
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. Tijuana Flats
895 E. Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Spgs.; 407.478.3461
444 S. Hunt Club Blvd., Apopka; 407.774.0402
991 E. Semoran Blvd., Casselberry; 407.331.3528
3005 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Lake Mary; 407.328.0907
2401 W. SR 434, Longwood; 407.478.5974
1016 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo; 407.706.1468
5030 W. SR 46, Sanford; 407.936.0154
160 Tuskawilla Rd., Winter Springs; 407.706.2468
2. EmilianoZ
1012 W. SR 436, Altamonte Springs
407.637.2991
3. Habaneros
351 E. Main St., Apopka; 407.884.9900
1265 E. SR 436, Casselberry; 407.388.1111
220 Wekiva Springs Rd., Longwood; 407.869.1700
Best Middle Eastern
1. Ali Baba
1155 W. SR 434, Longwood
407.331.8680
2. Efe's Turkish Cuisine
550 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford
407.323.1911
Best Appetizers
1. Seasons 52
463 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.767.1252
2. The Vineyard Wine Company
1140 Townpark Ave., Lake Mary
407.833.9463
3. Bonefish Grill
1761 W. SR 434, Longwood
407.331.0131
Best Barbecue
1. Keller's Real Smoked Bar-B-Q
280 S. SR 434, Altamonte Springs; 407.786.7750
3893 Lake Emma Rd., Lake Mary; 407.333.1444
7756 University Blvd., Winter Park; 407.388.1222
2. Bubbalou's Bodacious Barbecue
1049 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs; 407.478.1212
1701 Rock Springs Rd., Apopka; 407.378.1212
12100 Challenger Pkwy., Orlando; 407.423.1212
1471 Lee Rd., Winter Park; 407.628.1212
3. Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q
2210 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka; 407.814.8888
3506 Orlando Dr., Sanford; 407.321.9295
Best Burgers
1. Five Guys Burgers and Fries
229 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.478.6900
2. Dexter's
950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary; 407.805.3090
558 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; 407.629.1150
3. Jax Fifth Ave. Deli & Ale House
951 Greenwood Blvd., Lake Mary
407.323.3354
Best Pizza
1. Giovanni's
875 Rinehart Rd., Lake Mary; 407.330.4350
4250 Alafaya Tr., Oviedo; 407.359.5900
2. 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
3. Caffè Positano
3030 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka; 407.774.8080
3837 Lake Emma Rd., Lake Mary; 407.833.9377
Best Salads
1. Crispers
1120 Town Park Ave., Lake Mary; 407.833.0901
1869 W. SR 434, Longwood; 407.834.4191
2. Sweet Tomatoes
474 W. SR 436., Altamonte Springs
407.869.5550
3. Dexter's
950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary; 407.805.3090
558 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; 407.629.1150
Best Soups
1. Crispers
1120 Town Park Ave., Lake Mary; 407.833.0901
1869 W. SR 434, Longwood; 407.834.4191
2. Panera Bread
200 S. SR 434, Altamonte Springs; 407. 831.3741
2480 W. SR 434 Altamonte Springs; 407.478.6325
696 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs; 407.332.7600
864 S. Sun Dr., Lake Mary; 407.936.3270
1210 S International Pkwy., Lake Mary; 407.804.8340
1457 WP Ball Rd., Sanford; 407.936.1198
5717 Red Bug Lake Rd., Winter Springs; 407.699.0739
3. TooJay's
515 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs; 407.830.1770
3577 Lake Emma Rd., Lake Mary; 407.833.0848
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. Mimi's Café
525 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
407.331,7300
Best Overall by City
Altamonte Springs
Seasons 52
463 E. Altamonte Dr.
407.767.1252
2. Bahama Breeze
499 E. Altamonte Dr.
407.831.2929
3. EmilianoZ
1012 W. SR 436
407.637.2991
Casselberry
1. Rolando's
870 Semoran Blvd.
407.767.9677
2. Amelia's
5401 S. Hwy. 17-92
407.830.1221
3. Colorado Fondue
1016 SR 436
407.767.8232
Lake Mary
1. Fishbones
7001 CR 46-A
407.581.2399
2. Ruth's Chris
80 Colonial Center Pkwy.
407.804.8220
3. Stonewood Grill & Tavern
1210 International Pkwy. S.
407.333.3292
Longwood
1. Bonefish Grill
1761 W. SR 434
407.331.0131
2. Journeys at Alaqua
Alaqua Country Club, 2091 Alaqua Dr.
407.995.3333
3. Terra Mia Winebar & Trattoria*
1185 S. Spring Center Blvd.
407.774.8466
*Although it received enough votes to win third place in the Best in Longwood category. Terra Mia Winebar & Trattoria is actually in Altamonte Springs.
Oviedo
1. Circosta's
2960 W. SR 426
407.699.7499
2. Romano's Macaroni Grill
7123 Red Bug Lake Rd.
407.365.4405
3. Black Hammock
2356 Black Hammock Fish Camp Rd.
407.365.1244
Sanford
1. Hollerbach's Willow Tree Café
205 E. First St.
407.321.2204
2. Stone's Throw Bistro
107 Magnolia Ave.
407.688.2508
3. Two Blondes and a Shrimp
112 E. First St.
407.688.4745
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. Papa Tony's
550 E. SR 434
407.327.5155
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