ORLANDO, Fla. – Two of Florida’s “most legendary restaurants” are located right here in Orlando, according to Southern Living.
Orlando’s “beloved dive” and a restaurant inside of the Waldorf Astoria made the list of 17 eateries the publication described as cultural icons.
Coming in at No. 8 is Lee & Rick’s Oyster Bar which has been shucking oysters since 1950. It started as a “9 stool establishment which only served oysters,” according to its website.
The restaurant, located at 5621 Old Winter Garden Road, features an 80-foot oyster bar and is operated by Lee & Rick’s oldest son.
The front exterior of Lee & Rick’s is a large wooden boat. Sail on down, the restaurant now seats up to 50 patrons!
The Bull & Bear Steakhouse inside of the Waldorf Astoria Orlando comes in at No. 15 on their list. I have a feeling the dress code might be a little different than at your friendly oyster bar.
This restaurant, which features menu items like escargot, gnocchi, and a 36-ounce tomahawk ribeye, is named after the original Bull & Bear in New York City.
According to their website, it was named as one of the top 100 restaurants in the U.S. by OpenTable.
To see the remaining 15 Florida legendary restaurants according to Southern Living, click here.
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