Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Thrive Cocktail Lounge, Empire Szechuan and Foxtail Coffee, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Downtown Orlando's Upscale American Destinations
Discover the refined side of the city's culinary scene with our selection of upscale American restaurants in the heart of Downtown Orlando. This collection highlights sophisticated dining destinations where premium steakhouses meet contemporary American kitchens, offering everything from expertly seared cuts to innovative seasonal plates. Whether you are enjoying a meal at RusTeak, FIXTION, NATURE'S TABLE, or LOCKHEED MARTIN EAST ORLANDO, these establishments provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable and polished evening out.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale American Restaurants in Downtown Orlando | Upscale American Food
- Thrive Cocktail Lounge · rated 4/5: American.
- Empire Szechuan: Chinese.
- Foxtail Coffee: American.
- Ace Cafe Orlando: American.
- Osphere Neighborhood Grill and Bar: American.
- Eola Wine Company: American.
- Relax Grill: American.
- World of Beer: American.
- Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders: American.
- City Diner: American (Diners are the definition.
- The Neighborhood Eatery: American.
- Hamburger Mary's: American.
- Foxtail Coffee - SoDo North: American.
- RusTeak: Steakhouse.
- LOCKHEED MARTIN EAST ORLANDO: American.
- RELAX GRILL AT LAKE EOLA LLC: Restaurant.
- KIA CENTER-SLAM DUNK -LEVEL T: American.
- KIA CENTER-COORS LIGHT BAR & SILVER SPOON-LEVEL T: American.
- KIA CENTER- SILVER SPARK-LEVEL P: American.
- KIA CENTER-COLDSTONE-LEVEL P: American.
- KIA CENTER- SOUTH STREET EATS- LEVEL P: American.
- KIA CENTER-SEAR & SIZZLE-LEVEL C: American.
- KIA CENTER-O TOWN -LEVEL T: American.
- KIA CENTER-INSEAT PANTRY-LEVEL E: American.
- KIA CENTER-SILVER SPARK GRILL-LEVEL T: American.
- KIA CENTER-ST113 ORLANDO TABLE: American.
- KIA CENTER-COMMISSARY KITCHEN -LEVEL T: American.
- KIA CENTER-STUFF FOR ME-LEVEL P: American.
- KIA CENTER-ON A ROLL/ CARVERY CART#1-LEVEL T: American.
- KIA CENTER-ON A ROLL/CARVERYCART-LEVEL P: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.









