Foodies, clear your calendars—and maybe loosen your belt a notch.
Orlando’s Magical Dining® 2026 is officially back, giving locals and visitors the perfect excuse to explore some of the city’s best restaurants without completely emptying the piggy bank.
From August 14 through September 30, 2026, more than 180 Orlando-area restaurants are serving special three-course, prix-fixe dinners for $40 or $60 per person, before tax and gratuity.
And this year’s lineup is extra special, with 16 MICHELIN Guide honorees participating—including Orlando’s first-ever MICHELIN-Starred Magical Dining participant, ÔMO by Jônt—plus 38 restaurants joining the program for the first time.
EVENT DETAILS
📅 August 14 – September 30, 2026
💰 $40 or $60 per person
🍽️ Three-course prix-fixe meals
🏆 180+ participating restaurants
⭐ 16 MICHELIN Guide honorees
🆕 38 first-time participating restaurants
❤️ Meals support local charitable organizations
📱 Reservations strongly encouraged
WHY YOU SHOULD CHECK IT OUT
This is your chance to turn an ordinary dinner into a culinary adventure.
Want to try a restaurant you’ve been hearing about forever? Go for it.
Looking for a date-night upgrade? You’ve got options.
Want to finally convince your friends that Orlando has an incredible food scene beyond theme-park dining? This is your moment.
You can browse participating restaurants by neighborhood, price, dietary options, and MICHELIN Guide recognition, making it easier to build your own Magical Dining food tour.
And if you’re feeling ambitious, don’t pick just one restaurant.
Pick several.
Your future self can worry about the calories.
GOOD FOOD FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Here’s something that makes the experience even better.
For every Magical Dining meal served in 2026, $1 from each $40 meal and $2 from each $60 meal goes toward OCA (Opportunity, Community, Ability) and other local organizations supporting individuals with autism and other developmental differences and their families.
So you’re not just treating yourself to a great dinner…
You’re helping give back to the Central Florida community.
THE ORLANDO FOODIE STRUGGLE
You: “I’m only going out for a light dinner.”
Also you after seeing a three-course prix-fixe menu:
“Well… I guess we’re doing this.”
Then comes the hardest decision of the night:
“Do I really need dessert?”
Friend…
It’s Magical Dining. Yes. Yes, you do.
A LITTLE TONY ROBBINS-STYLE MOTIVATION
Great experiences don’t happen by accident.
You make them happen.
You choose the restaurant.
You make the reservation.
You gather the people you love.
And then you sit down, slow down, and enjoy the moment.
Orlando is filled with incredible restaurants, talented chefs, and people creating experiences worth remembering. Magical Dining gives you an opportunity to discover something new while supporting local businesses and giving back to the community.
So don’t wait for the “perfect night.”
Create one.
Try somewhere new.
Order something you’ve never tasted.
Share a table with someone who makes you laugh.
Because life isn’t just about the big milestones…
Sometimes, it’s about the little moments around a great dinner table.
Ready to Start Your Food Adventure?
Check out the participating restaurants, explore their menus, and make your reservations through Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining.
And remember—August 14 through September 30 is a long time… but the best reservation times won’t wait forever!
📱 Make It Even Easier With the Magical Dining App
Planning your foodie adventure just got easier!
Download the free official Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining app on the Apple App Store or Google Play. You can browse participating restaurants, check out menus, save your favorites, and make reservations—all right from your phone.
Think of it as having your own personal Orlando maître d’ in your pocket.
With 180+ restaurants participating through September 30, 2026, the app is a great way to discover new restaurants and plan your next night out.
Explore Magical Dining & Download the Official App
Pro tip: Reservations are strongly encouraged, especially if you have your heart set on a particular restaurant or date.
