Tempt Your Taste Buds at Orlando's Hottest New Restaurants

Orlando continues to grow as a restaurant town, with fresh experiences to savor around every corner. Next time you conduct business in Orlando, be sure to try one of these trendy new eateries, some of which you won't find anywhere else in the country.

Located in trendy Thornton Park in downtown Orlando, The Beacon is fast becoming a favorite with locals for its tasty small plate meals and its unparalleled weekend brunch.

A new addition to the dining offerings on International Drive, Bola Ristorante serves up heavily influenced Italian cuisine that draws techniques and ingredients from around the world. A glass enclosed wine vault boasts over 2000 wines.

Cala Bella at Rosen Shingle Creek is an elegant Italian bistro, boasting a magnificent dining room, a brilliantly stocked wine cellar, and presentation-cooking bar where individuals can comfortably dine alone or enjoy the chefs' companionship.

Dry aged steaks are the main event at The Capital Grille at Pointe Orlando on International Drive, but its variety of seafood offerings are not too far behind. The restaurant's luxurious décor and incredible service make it the perfect place to entertain clients or celebrate a special milestone.

A restored Victorian mansion in nearby Apopka is the setting for a delicious meal at Captain and the Cowboy. The Captain's Dinner serves up fish and seafood delicacies while the Cowboy's Dinner offers up certified Angus beef and prime rib.

Located in The Lexington, downtown Orlando's newest luxurious hotel, District Five presents enticing progressive American cuisine with a global influence. The menu embraces the market's freshest ingredients and changes to accommodate the season's best.

Gentry's Restaurant and Wine Bar, near downtown Orlando, offers that rare mix of gourmet dinners and a comfort-food rich breakfast menu. The dinner menu is seasonal. A core menu of favorites is complemented by a four-course, fixed-price special with wine pairings.

Patrons can sample tasty small plate meals while they experience The Grape's selection of more than 120 wines. The Grape opened its first location at Pointe Orlando with a second Orlando location opening on Restaurant Row in summer 2007.

A prime location on Orlando's Restaurant Row and a menu mix of pasta, dry aged beef, chops and seafood, especially lobster, are sure to make Jeffery's Restaurant & Piano Bar a favorite with Orlando diners.

Maggiano's Little Italy serves up classic Italian favorites prepared with only the freshest ingredients. For an authentic homestyle dining experience, order from the Family Style Menu which offers portions large enough to share.

Once the epicenter of Orlando nightlife, historic Church Street Station is once again gaining popularity - this time as a dining destination with several new restaurants including Pearl Steak House. The menu features prime dry-aged beef from Cedar River Farm, live lobster flown in daily from Maine, and a host of other succulent fare.

Old Florida style is the theme for Tommy Bahama Tropical Café and Emporium at Pointe Orlando on International Drive. A barrel tile roof, wooden floors and high ceilings set the stage for a unique shopping and dining experience. Signature menu items include the Saba Steak Salad, Tommy's World Famous Coconut Shrimp and the Barbados Brownie. The attached shop sells clothing and home furnishings.