Orlando Magical Dining at MICHELIN Guide Restaurants

Now that MICHELIN released the MICHELIN Guide Florida, things have gotten even more marvelous during Magical Dining in Orlando. Not only can you dine at some of the best restaurants around town at a fraction of the price, you can now experience Magical Dining at Michelin Restaurants in Orlando. We're sharing the Orlando restaurants featured in the latest MICHELIN guide that also participate in Magical Dining!

Keep reading to see which MICHELIN Guide restaurants are offering Magical Dining menus, and details on this special experience.

Understanding the MICHELIN Guide

As defined on its website, “a MICHELIN Star is awarded to restaurants offering outstanding cooking. We take into account five universal criteria: the quality of the ingredients, the harmony of flavors, the mastery of techniques, the personality of the chef as expressed through their cuisine and, just as importantly, consistency both across the entire menu and over time.”

Here’s some food for thought… The MICHELIN Guide was created as a business strategy for the tire making company. MICHELIN wanted to steer consumers toward more hotels and restaurants in hopes that customers would drive more miles. Consequently, tires would wear out faster and, thus, increase tire sales. Restaurants were first honored back in 1926 and, of course, the MICHELIN Guide has shifted gears quite a bit to the delight of foodies. Now, nearly a century later, the annual MICHELIN Guide is revered as the legit authority of identifying superior restaurants, including romantic spots that are worth the drive.

Here’s the MICHELIN star distinctions:

• One MICHELIN Star: Awarded to eateries using top quality ingredients, where dishes with distinct flavors are prepared to a consistently high standard.
• Two MICHELIN Stars: Bestowed when the personality and talent of the chef are evident in their expertly crafted dishes; their food is refined and inspired.
• Three MICHELIN Stars: Presented for the superlative cooking of chefs at the peak of their profession; their cooking is elevated to an art form and some of their dishes are destined to become classics.

MICHELIN’s Other (Less Prestigious) Mentions:

• Bib Gourmand (aka the MICHELIN Man): The proper name of MICHELIN’s mascot is Bibendum, or Bib for short. “Bibs” are given to establishments that offer “good quality and good value.”
• : This means that the restaurant cuisine is above average, exemplified by quality ingredients that are well-cooked.

Magical Dining at Orlando’s MICHELIN Restaurants

Magical Dining is Friday, Aug. 16 through Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. This annual celebration of Orlando eateries offers a three-course, prix fixe menu for just $40/person, and a new upper tier for $60 per person.

• AVA MediterrAegean ($60 – Recommended)
• BACAN ($60 – Recommended)
• Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen ($60 – Recommended)
• Kabooki Sushi (East Colonial location) ($40 – Recommended)
• Maxine’s on Shine ($40 – Recommended)
• Ravello ($60 – Recommended)
• The Pinery ($40 – Recommended)
• The Ravenous Pig ($40 – Bib Gourmand)
• Z Asian Vietnamese Kitchen ($40 – Bib Gourmand)

2024 Menus coming soon, here is a look at last year's offerings.

AVA MediterrAegean ($60)

APPETIZERS

Horiatiki | Greek Salad

PDO aged-feta, heirloom tomato, persian cucumber, greek mountain aregano, kalamata olive

Sea Bream Ceviche

verjus aguachile, green tomato pico de gallo, levantine bread

The Greek Spread

hummus, baba ganoush, tzatziki, garden vegetables, warm pita

MAIN COURSE

Black Truffle Risotto

seasonal mushroom fricassée, kefalograviera, chives

Grilled Faroe Island Salmon

fennel salad, baby spinach, avgolemono dressing

Creekstone Farm Prime Flank Steak

green harissa, sun dried tomato, eggplant caviar

DESSERT

Chocolate Fondant

molten chocolate lava cake, caramel, almond crumble, mastiha liquor gelato

Baklava

layers of crispy phyllo dough, honey nuts, pistachio orange blossom ice cream

Sorbet & Ice Cream Daily Selection

please inquire with your server for daily selection

The Pinery ($40)

APPETIZERS

Cast Iron Blistered Shishitos

toasted peanuts, smoked chili butter, chives

Zucchini Fries

Parmesan panko encrusted, roasted garlic aioli

Caesar Salad

chopped romaine, Caesar dressing, Parmesan, seasoned house made brioche croutons

MAIN COURSE

Bison and Gnocchi

brown butter toasted gnocchi, roasted mushrooms in a garlic truffle cream sauce, arugula salad

Scottish Salmon

herb roasted potatoes, grilled asparagus, gremolata sauce

Sweet Tea Brined Fried Chicken

petal honey drizzle, red beans and rice, grilled watermelon

DESSERT

Dark Chocolate Pot De Crème

Cointreau noir infused whipped cream & mini beignets

Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee

fresh berries, candied pecans, turbinado sugar crust

Chef's Croissant Bread Pudding

served with Kelly's homemade ice cream

Kabooki Sushi East Orlando ($40)

APPETIZERS

Karaage

Japanese style fried chicken, pickled peppers, kaffir lime aioli, curry ketchup, mixed herbs

Leche De Tigre

torched salmon, truffle paté, kizami wasabi, aji amarillo, smoke trout roe, sunchoke chips

Hamachi Carpaccio

Japanese yellowtail, yuzu tobiko, ponzu, kaffir lime oil, yuzu kosho, serrano peppers

MAIN COURSE

Double Tekka

spicy tuna, takuwan, ohba, topped with tuna, house infused tosa, kizami wasabi

Kasai Don

scattered sashimi, house made tamago, house cured ikura, ohba, cucumber

Berkwood St Louis Sticky Ribs

braised then crispy tempura, tossed in smoked chili hoisin sauce

DESSERT

C4

chocolate lava cake with dulce de leche, vanilla ice cream, chocolate ganache sauce

Ice Cream and Sorbet Trio

chef's choice of daily ice creams and/or sorbets

Mochi Trio

chef's choice of daily flavor ice cream mochi

Maxine’s on Shine ($40)

APPETIZERS

Caviar & Chips

chef select caviar, crème fraiche, potato chips

Beets & Arugula

goat cheese, oranges, pistachios, mint & white balsamic vinaigrette

Vegan Chili

tofu, impossible meat, vegetable medley, jalapeno, house sauce

Maxine’s Mushroom & Brie Soup

MAIN COURSE

Trout Gravlax

sugar & salt cured domestic trout, pan seared, tarragon mustard sauce, purple yams, braised bok choy

Lamb Ragout W/ Squid Ink Linguini

slow braised w/ mirepoix, pomodoro

10oz NY Strip Steak

choice plus, black angus, bearnaise or chimichurri, garlic butter mash, asparagus

Eggplant Zucchini Roll Ups

cast iron skillet, pomodoro, impossible meat, quinoa, shredded tofu

DESSERT

Pineapple Carpaccio W/ Mango Coulis

domestic, fresh cut daily, lemon zest

Kahlua Chocolate Mousse

dark chocolate cup, espresso bean, berries

Key Lime Pie

classic old Florida preparation w/ graham cracker crust, citrus whipped cream

Tiramisu

lady fingers, coffee, espresso whipped cream finish

The Ravenous Pig ($40)

APPETIZERS

Gatherer Salad

baby greens, avocado, pickled beets, radish, goat cheese, walnut granola, herb vinaigrette

Crispy Pork Belly

roasted peanuts, pickle slaw, jalapeño, soy glaze

Mongolian BBQ Octopus

eggplant confit, cauliflower puree, cashews

MAIN COURSE

Steak Frites

6oz tenderloin, truffle fries, garlic aioli, bordelais

Shrimp Scampi Tagliatelle

house made pasta, key west pink shrimp, green garlic butter, pecorino, breadcrumbs

Fort Pierce Swordfish (seasonal/local fish may change)

Greek stew, fennel slaw, saffron-Pernod broth

DESSERT

Mud Pie

chocolate brownie, chocolate custard, graham cracker, Chantilly cream

Pavlova

cherry meringue, lime, pistachio

Artisanal Cheese Selection

with seasonal accompaniments

Z Asian – Vietnamese Kitchen ($40)

APPETIZERS

Crispy Quails

pan fried quail marinated in house sauce

Sunrise Scallops

grilled scallops with house made cheese and top with house chili sauce

Lemongrass Hot Pot

clams steamed in lemongrass soup base with ginger and house sauce

Zelicious Mussels

grilled green mussels with spring onion tangy sauce

MAIN COURSE

Filet Mignon Pho

Vietnamese beef soup with Filet Mignon topped with green onions

Seafood Bird Nest

crispy fried egg noodle with protein and vegetables in house sauce *protein option: seafood or chicken

Beef Stew

pot-roasted beef stew, fragrant with lemongrass, carrots, and onions

DESSERT

Mango Mousse Cake

mango mousse cake

Chocolate Mousse Cake

chocolate mousse cake

Matcha Green Tea Cheesecake

matcha green tea cheesecake

BACÁN ($60)

APPETIZERS

Smoked Pork Belly “Al Pastor”

gooseberry, salsa verde, compressed pineapple

Tuna Crudo

aji panca soy, chili crunch, tobiko, radish

Kale And Lime Salad

Vegetarian

endive, arugula, green apple, cranberries, pumpkin seed, cancha corn, champagne vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Branzino A La Plancha

pea and mint, wild rice, preserved lemon, crispy purple kale

Grilled Short Ribs

sweet potato, charred baby vegetable escabeche, crispy rice, tequila sauce

8oz Skirt Steak

hominy and pico, oregano, pickled mustard seed and romesco sauce

DESSERT

Flancocho

marzipan cake, coconut flan, cilantro and pineapple confit, meringue flambé with rum

Frutos Del Bosque

pure origin madagascar 64% chocolate mousse, blackberry compote, chocolate chili sorbet, cassis sauce

La Manzana

sour apple whipped ganache, honey apple and ginger confit, ginger sauce, white chocolate crumble

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