Want a place to go without the kids?
Although some of the locations below don't turn kids away, we find these places are great for a Grown Up's Night Out. Whether it's a date night, a special occasion, or a girls' night out, get a sitter and go to one of the places below. We've been to all of them so consider them 'hand picked' for you. If you know of one that we should add, please go to the nomination page to let us know.
Dexter's | |||||||||||||
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We chose Dexter’s because every time we go there is something new and different on the menu. The food is great, tastes fresh, and presents a twist of some of your classic favorites. They also have a great wine list and live entertainment. Check out their website at www.dexwine.com to peruse their menu or check out their schedule of live entertainment. Check the calendar for an upcoming Moms night out at one of the Dexter’s locations. | ||||||||||||
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Silvestro's | |||||||||||||
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Don't let the shopping center location in Cocoa Beach stop you from enjoying a true Italian feast. Even Scott Joseph the Orlando Sentinel Food Critic has made the trip many times. Chef Silvestro Antonioli from Rome, via Georgia prepares authentic Italian fare. | ||||||||||||
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Orlando Brewing | |||||||||||||
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Orlando Brewing, located downtown, is a great spot to enjoy some homegrown beer. I've personally had several of them with my favorite being the Double Chocolate Stout. I know, it sounds a litle strange, but it is one of the best brews I've ever had. For those of you who say, "I don't drink beer," you've never had an Orlando Brewing creation. They have live entertainment sometimes so check out their website at www.orlandobrewing.com for the schedule. | ||||||||||||
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Melting Pot | |||||||||||||
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The Melting Pot is a fun-sharing fondue dining experience. This restaurant is a one-of-a-kind that’s fun whether you go for a date or with a group of people. When we are planning a night at the Melting Pot, we skip lunch so that we have room for dessert. Call ahead to any one of the three locations as it’s hard to walk-in on the weekends especially. | ||||||||||||
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The New Day Cafe | |||||||||||||
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The New Day Cafe is a treat for a Grown Ups' Night Out. Go on a date or with a group of friends and enjoy the fantastic, untraditional food, with a great wine menu to go with anything you order. There's live entertainment every week so go to www.thenewdaycafe.com or check out the calendar section for their upcoming events. | ||||||||||||
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Seasons 52 | |||||||||||||
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Seasons 52 is one of our favorite restaurants. With seasonally inspried menus, and entrees less than 500 calories, you can enjoy some wine and dessert and not feel like you over induldged too much. There's also a back porch overlooking the water and a piano player providing live entertainment. It's a great evening out and a real treat. | ||||||||||||
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Cricketers Arms Pub | |||||||||||||
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In the mood for venturing to a different country without leaving Central Florida? Head to International Drive, not because it's called International Drive but because that is where you'll find Cricketers. They've moved from the Mercado and can now be found at Festival Bay. This English pub has 17 beers on tap and a feel that takes you across the ocean. What incents me to drive to Cricketers? The Big Red Dog, Jeff Howell performs there most Friday nights starting at 10. Oh yeah, they also have some yummy food. Check out www.cricketersarmspubs.com for their schedule of live entertainment and broadcast of sporting events. | ||||||||||||
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Wall Street Plaza | |||||||||||||
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Wall Street Plaza comprises 8 different bars in 2 downtown city blocks. 8 different places to choose from depending on what your in the mood for. Martinis, sushi, margaritas, beer, dancing, karaoke, live entertainment, and balcony seating are all available between the locations that make up Wall Street Plaza. Check out www.wallstplaza.net for the schedule of their events. | ||||||||||||
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Harry P. Leu Gardens | |||||||||||||
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We love Leu Gardens for date night and girls' night out. Each month during the spring and summer they have a movie night in the beginning of the month. It's usually a Friday night and guests are invited to enter 2 hours before movie time and bring your own picnic. The movies have ranged from Grease to Moonstruck and black and white love story classics. Check out their website www.leugardens.org for the schedule. | ||||||||||||
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Houston's | |||||||||||||
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This list would not be complete without Houston's Winter Park. First of all, I got engaged here next to a beautiful oak tree that has since been taken down by the hurricanes that came through Central Florida several summers ago. Secondly, I LOVE this restaurant. Although I could do without some of the pretense I love the atmosphere, the food, the adirondack chairs, and the seats by the water. There is very little not to like about Houston's Winter Park. | ||||||||||||
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World Beat Cafe | |||||||||||||
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The World Beat cafe is an experience in flavors. This tapas menu offers such a variety, it's hard to choose. We relied on the server's recommendations and were not disappointed! Ask the owner for his too, he's usually there. This is a fun experience and you almost forget you're even in Florida. | ||||||||||||
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Casey's on Central | |||||||||||||
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Casey's is a great downtown landmark where you don't feel out of place. I don't know about you, but now that I'm a mommy there are places I went to in my twenties that I wouldn't go to now. Casey's doesn't make me feel that way and that's why I go. If you are in the mood for a downtown, low-key hangout, go to Casey's. And if you go on a Saturday, you're likely to catch some more of the Big Red Dog. | ||||||||||||
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Sam Snead's Tavern | |||||||||||||
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Sam Snead's is a fantastic, classy Grown Ups' Night Out restaurant. With the only one left in Maitland, it's worth the trip. The ambiance and the food combine to create an experience that helps me forget about being a tired mom with a list of chores waiting for me at home. Turn it into a different kind of date night or girls night out by going ice skaing next door before or after dinner. | ||||||||||||
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