Visit Orlando's Magical Dining Returns Bigger Than Ever With a Record 188 Restaurants
Central Florida's largest dining celebration is back for its 21st year — more restaurants, more Michelin recognition, and more meals that give back to local nonprofits.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida's largest dining celebration has returned, featuring more restaurants than any previous edition. Visit Orlando's Magical Dining, sponsored by Orlando Health, runs from Aug. 14 through Sept. 30 in its 21st year.
This year's event boasts a record-setting 188 participating restaurants serving three-course prix-fixe meals priced at $40 or $60, before tax and gratuity. It's the biggest lineup in the celebration's history.
The roster features 38 first-time restaurants, 16 recognized by the MICHELIN Guide, and fresh offerings that span a Michelin-starred menu, rooftop dining with views of fireworks, live jazz, and a private pickleball club restaurant opening to the general public for the occasion.
Menus can be viewed now at OrlandoMagicalDining.com, where guests can filter by location, price, and dietary needs. Organizers suggest booking reservations well in advance.
"This is on track to be the biggest year we've ever had for Visit Orlando's Magical Dining. Guests get outstanding meals at a wonderful price, local restaurants greet both familiar and new faces, and every meal helps fund nonprofits doing important work across Central Florida." — Casandra Matej, President and CEO of Visit Orlando
Every meal gives back
Part of the cost of every Magical Dining meal goes to local charities, with Visit Orlando contributing $1 for each $40 meal and $2 for each $60 meal sold.
The main beneficiary for 2026 is OCA (Opportunity, Community, Ability), an organization offering programs and resources to people with autism and developmental differences along with their families.
The money raised will go toward therapy scholarships, access to essential services, and programs that help adults with special needs develop independence and form meaningful relationships once they finish high school.
Supporting six commission districts
Visit Orlando will also give $3,000 to nonprofits serving each of Orange County's six commission districts.
The organizations chosen this year are Children's Safety Village, The Daily Bread, Nathaniel's Hope, NextStep Orlando, The Nurture Place, and Victim Service Center of Central Florida.
"Since the charitable element launched in 2009, Magical Dining has generated close to $3.3 million for local nonprofits."
With a record number of restaurants, expanded Michelin recognition, and a growing charitable impact, this year's Magical Dining is shaping up to be the most ambitious edition yet — a rare chance to enjoy Central Florida's best kitchens while supporting the community that surrounds them.