By Kate Cohen
Appeasing every palate in your party can be a challenge. A great food hall can be the perfect compromise.
Food halls are a contemporary reimagining of a food court with a focus on local eateries, breweries, and boutiques rather than large chains. There’s usually a variety of food options, plenty of seating, and a focus on community and small businesses.
Orlando is an amazing foodie destination and home to several food halls that are definitely worth a visit.
As food lovers and experts in all things Orlando hospitality, we at Rosen Plaza have put together a list of 5 of our favorite food halls in Orlando for you to check out.
5 of Our Favorite Food Halls in Orlando
East End Market
Located in the beautiful and creative neighborhood of Audubon Park is East End Market, a treasure trove of Orlando culinary gems.
In East End Market, you’ll find restaurants like the original Gideon’s Bakehouse location, a bakery known for its behemoth half-pound cookies and extraordinary demand at their Disney Springs storefront.
It’s also home to Domu, a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded ramen restaurant known for house-made noodles, creative small plates, and seasonal cocktails (the Domu wings are a must-try.)
The vegan Winter Park Biscuit Company, fanciful cheese shop La Femme du Fromage, and mochi donut mogul Dochi can all be found at East End Market as well.
Another unique draw of East End Market is their incubator kitchen that showcases a rotation of the greatest culinary innovators and chefs in Orlando. Many of the city’s Michelin-starred restaurants have humble beginnings that can be traced back to East End Market.
The Great Southern Box Company Food Hall
The Great Southern Box Company Food Hall is Orlando’s newest culinary collective in the heart of the historic Packing District. This newly revitalized community is named for an era when philanthropist and citrus businessman Dr. Phillips used the area to package his oranges before shipment.
Today, the original Dr. Phillips citrus warehouse has become a culinary hub that celebrates immigrant cuisine.
Fui Yo Mexicana began as a mid-pandemic pop-up phenomenon and has found a permanent home serving some of the best birria tacos in Orlando. For a flavor profile from further south, BRAZA serves up mouthwatering Brazilian barbeque/American fusion cuisine like juicy steaks and flavorful sandwiches.
Additionally, you can find Jamaican food at Kayos Jamaican Grill, Nepalese and Indian at Dancing Yeti, Lebanese at Kebab 2 Go, Cuban at A Lo Cubano Kitchen, and plenty more. You can sample flavors from around the world without ever having to repark your car.
Plant St. Market
Winter Garden is a charming neighborhood just west of Orlando with a picturesque downtown district and a lovely main street known as Plant Street. At one end of town is Plant St. Market, a bustling food hall and artisan market connected to the popular Crooked Can Brewing Company.
Each of the 20 vendors in Plant St. Market feature natural, organic food and handmade goods.
Before you settle down at a table on the pet-friendly outdoor patio, grab a freshly made sushi roll or sashimi from Norigami, made-to-order specialty mac and cheese from Mac’d Out, or flavorful Ecuadorian baked empanadas from Empanadas & Co.
There’s also barbecue from This Little Piggy, fresh guacamole and ceviche from Ceviche Mix, and delicious tacos from Hunger Street Tacos.
Finish off your meal with a refreshing hand-crafted beer from the award-winning Crooked Can Brewing Company and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of downtown Winter Garden.
Boxi Park
Boxi Park is a one-of-a-kind open-air container park in Lake Nona. It’s home to a large, covered stage that hosts live entertainment, trivia nights, and other exciting special events.
Surrounding the stage is a variety of seating and eight food and bar counters made from repurposed shipping containers.
Treat yourself to delicious wings and chicken sandwiches from Fowl Play, or a succulent lobster roll and lobster fries from Claw and Order.
Canonita serves tasty tacos and nachos that pair perfectly with refreshing margaritas from La Cajita. If you’re craving a burger, The Grill Next Door has the perfect menu for your appetite.
Bar Nona and Hops and Vine have plenty of signature cocktails, craft beers, and classic wines for diners over the age of 21.
Wrap up your visit with a chilly sweet treat from the popular ice cream counter Before it Melts.
Marketplace at Avalon Park
Avalon Park is another quaint Orlando neighborhood known for its restaurants, festivals, and community events.
Marketplace at Avalon Park is a relatively new addition to the downtown Avalon area that has become a popular destination for dining, drinking, and enjoying live entertainment on the weekends.
Inside, you’ll find eateries like Resto Urban Kitchen, an Argentinian restaurant with a menu of empanadas, milanesas, salads, and desserts. If you’re craving Asian flavors, try a unique fusion of Vietnamese and Thai food from Yumfinity.
Cheese to Share offers tapas-inspired cheese dishes designed to split with your favorite people. Pepe’s Cantina Express is the perfect spot for sangria, margaritas, and quick Mexican food like burritos, tacos, and salads.
Bowigen’s Beer Company’s Taproom in the Marketplace carries an assortment of their award-winning brews with something for every palate on tap.
Dine indoors for air-conditioned comfort or grab a table or a comfy couch outside to enjoy the warm Florida sunshine.
Enjoy an Array of Flavors When You Stay at Rosen Plaza
After you’ve explored your fair share of Orlando’s best food halls, return to your contemporary, comfortable hotel room at Rosen Plaza.
We have our own variety of delicious flavors ready to be explored at our onsite restaurants like Jack’s Place and ‘39 Poolside Bar and Grill.
However you choose to appease your appetite, Rosen Plaza is the perfect place to rest, recharge, and relax while you’re in Orlando.
