Magical Dining Returns for 2026 With New Local Restaurants in the Spotlight

Savor Three-course, Prix-fixe Meals at Neighborhood Favorites and Michelin-recognized Spots

Local Highlights

With 188 restaurants participating across the region, diners can explore options from downtown Orlando to the theme park corridor. But for Horizon West residents, some of the most exciting choices are right around the corner.

Right here in Horizon West and Winter Garden, several restaurants are part of the lineup:

• Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Garden in Horizon West
• Chef’s Table at the Edgewater – Downtown Winter Garden
• Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ  - Flamingo Crossings
• Manzzo Cuisine – Lakeside Village in Horizon West
• Market to Table (Downtown Winter Garden)
• Simply Capri – Flamingo Crossings
• X Sushi (Winter Garden)

Manzzo Cuisine and Simply Capri are among the 38 restaurants joining Magical Dining for the first time in 2026.

Nearby, diners can also explore:

• Four Flamingos, A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen — featured in the MICHELIN Guide Florida
• Ravello at Four Seasons — featured in the MICHELIN Guide Florida
• Twin View Restaurant at Evermore Resort

Those venturing toward Disney Springs and the surrounding resort areas will find even more participating restaurants:

• Amare at The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
• Benihana – Lake Buena Vista
• Il Mulino New York Trattoria
• Jaleo by José Andrés
• STK
• Todd English’s bluezoo
• Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill

More Than a Meal

OCA (Opportunity, Community, Ability) is the primary charity beneficiary for 2026. The organization provides programs and resources for individuals with autism and other developmental differences and their families. Funds raised through Magical Dining will support therapy scholarships, help increase access to critical services and fund programs that guide adults with special needs as they build lives with purpose, independence and meaningful connection after high school.

Each $40 Magical Dining meal generates a $1 donation, while $2 from every $60 meal goes to the program’s designated charity beneficiaries.

Visit Orlando will also award $3,000 to a nonprofit in each of Orange County’s six commission districts. This year’s recipients are Children’s Safety Village of Central Florida, The Daily Bread, Nathaniel’s Hope, NextStep Orlando, The Nurture Place and Victim Service Center of Central Florida.



Since the charitable component was added in 2009, Magical Dining has raised nearly $3.3 million for local nonprofits. The 2025 program alone donated $398,307, with REED Charitable Foundation serving as the primary beneficiary.

A Community Tradition + a New App

For more than two decades, Magical Dining has grown into a seasonal tradition that many Central Florida residents anticipate as summer winds down. For families, it’s an opportunity to gather for a special evening. For couples, it can turn an ordinary dinner into a memorable date night. For new neighbors, it offers an approachable way to experience the region’s culinary diversity.

This year, Visit Orlando has also introduced a free Magical Dining app where diners can explore restaurants, review menus and make reservations. The Magical Nights companion program offers special hotel and resort savings for those who want to turn dinner into a staycation.

Menus and reservations are available at OrlandoMagicalDining.com, where diners can filter restaurants by location, price and dietary preferences. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged, especially for popular restaurants and weekend dining times.



With a record number of choices and several participating restaurants close to home, your next favorite meal might be just around the corner.