Living in Florida means we get to enjoy the outdoors for almost the entire year. Lunch and dinner dates are a beautiful experience no matter where you dine, but when you get the chance to experience the outdoors with your love, especially amongst the beauty of Winter Park, it enhances the afternoon or evening. Winter Park has several options for courtyard dates that we couldn’t resist highlighting!
Garp & Fuss
348 N Park Ave #5
Tuesday-Thursday 4-11pm
Friday-Saturday, 11am-12am
Sunday 11am-9pm
Nestled inside Winter Park’s Hidden Garden, Garp & Fuss serves up American fare including a selection of sandwiches, salads, wings, flatbreads, and more. Happy hour is offered Tuesday-Friday from 4-7pm, featuring $5 apps, a $5 Drink O’ the Day, $4 house wines and $6 house martinis. The restaurant features five rooms each giving a different dining experience, but dining in the enclosed solarium is a must as it provides the best view of the Hidden Garden area. Bonus: you'll be able to enjoy courtyard dining no matter the weather!
Barnie's Coffee
118 S Park Ave
Monday-Thursday 7am-4pm
Friday-Saturday 7am-5pm
Sunday 7:30am-5pm
Barnie’s is located in Greeneda Court, one of the more well-known courtyards in Winter Park. The courtyard's gorgeous marble tables, fountain, and lush greenery compliment the vintage look of the surrounding buildings. You'll feel like you’re tucked away from the rest of Park Avenue. Barnie’s serves breakfast, brunch and lunch items, but just a heads up, the kitchen closes at 3pm most days.
Rocco’s Italian Grille
400 Orlando Ave.
Monday-Saturday 5pm-11pm
One of my personal favorite date nights involves Italian food. Pair that with courtyard dining and I’m in heaven. Rocco’s Italian Grille provides you with an authentic Italian experience while dining in the dreamy courtyard, plus live music from Thursday-Saturday evening. For a budget-friendly date, visit during happy hour Monday-Friday from 5-7:30pm.
Boca
358 North Park Ave.
Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm
Friday 11am-12am
Saturday 9:30am-12am
Sunday 9:30am-10pm
While Boca is located on the corner of Park Avenue and E Canton Avenue, their rear dining room overlooks the gorgeous Hidden Garden, a picturesque semi-hidden courtyard. The food at Boca is fresh, local, seasonal, and sustainable, with a farm-to-table approach. You’ll be able to catch happy hour from 3-6p Monday-Friday, and brunch is served on the weekends from open until 4pm. Whether you’re in the mood for a nice wine or a cocktail, Boca will provide an excellent experience with a beautiful view to cap it all off.
Also try:
- Armando's
- ABO Winter Park
- Hillstone (not technically a courtyard, but the outdoor seating overlooking Lake Killarney is unbeatable!)
Looking for more outdoor dining ideas? Check out our guide to Orlando's Best Patios.
Arlene Laboy is a professional brand photographer based out of Orlando, Florida. A wife and a mother, Arlene shares her love for adventuring around Florida and her professional work through her Instagram account, @arlenemlaboy. Find out more about Arlene here.
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