Restaurants near Central Florida Fairgrounds

My husband and I had an absolutely amazing Valentine’s Day dinner at The Capital Grille. We specifically requested William as our server, as he took care of us during a visit five months ago and left a lasting impression. Once again, he exceeded our expectations with his incredible service. His knowledge of the menu, wine recommendations, and overall professionalism made our evening truly special. We enjoyed the ribeye and the sea bass, both of which were cooked to perfection. The lobster bisque was phenomenal—rich, flavorful, and a must-try. The au gratin potatoes and creamed spinach complemented our meal beautifully. Beyond the food, the atmosphere was warm and elegant, making for a perfect night out. The service was impeccable, and we truly appreciated William’s attentiveness and expertise. This was an unforgettable experience, and we will absolutely be returning. Highly recommend!

We had a wonderful Valentines dinner and they offered a single rose to each woman as a small token. We did ask to be reseated, the whoe place has a wonderfull dimly lit ambience except this one room they tried to seat us. Super bright, white walls instead of the wood panels and a cheesy large screen TV playing a virtual fireplace. Once re seated we were very happy. The only other issue and the deductiion of a star waa the broccoli cheese side dish. For some reason our serving was all small bits of stalks and no flowerets. The rest of the meal, the steaks, cheeseboard, potatoes were all excellent. Still a great dinner out, has been awhile since I visited there.

Had an amazing time at The Tap Room! The atmosphere was fantastic, with a great selection of drinks and delicious food that hit the spot. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. A huge shoutout to Kenny, our server, who truly made the experience even better. He was friendly, attentive, and had great recommendations. His energy and hospitality made us feel right at home. If you’re looking for a place with great vibes, top-notch service, and incredible food, The Tap Room at Dubsdread is the spot. Highly recommend, and we’ll definitely be back!

Turci is truly the best spot in all of Central Florida! One of the best parts about Turci is their consistency. No matter if you are the only few in the restaurant or it’s fully packed, every dish comes out the way you’d hope and the level of service is always incredible. Not to mention the food is just amazing!

We got the lobster bisque and truffle fries to start. I LOVED the lobster bisque so much! We had never had fries cooked in truffle oil before so the flavor was weird, but they were yummy and crunchy. The bread was hot and fluffy! My boyfriend had the Elk filet, and he loved it! He said it was delicious and tender, and the mushrooms he added to it were juicy and flavorful. I has the filet wellington, and it came with parmesan mashed potatoes and asparagus. It was everything I dreamed it would be when I searched the menu and picked it before we even arrived. The pastry was super light and flaky and the filet just melted through with each cut. It comes with a sauce that they pour over it for you. Everything on my plate was high class and definitely worth it. The only thing I can say is that parking was hard to find, but that was because there was an event happening up the road, and the roads were blocked. Also, this wasn't a big deal for us, but the regular filets like a sirloin, ribeye, filet mignon or the elk filet do not come with sides. Just a heads up about that. Great place though! Highly recommend for a small celebration or girls nights.