From homemade pasta to freshly pressed juices, Edgewater Drive has cuisine for every palate. This College Park Main Street is packed with small business eateries that are waiting to treat you and your partner to a delicious date night. Plan your next night out on Edgewater Drive using our culinary crawl of date night hot spots.
Don't forget to include time for a leisurely after-dinner stroll.
Updated June 2024 by Meghan Roth
College Park Restaurants on Edgewater Drive
Coming Soon – Quantum Leap Winery
The Cottage on Lake Fairview, 4410 Edgewater Drive
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Quantum Leap is in the process of moving in and looks forward to hosting the public beginning, Friday, July
12th for wine, food, and Quantum Leap hosted events.
Ollie's Public House
3400 Edgewater Drive, Orlando FL 32804
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Looking for a nice indoor-outdoor ambiance for enjoying a game and some good grub? Ollie’s is your palace. Bring the pup too and sit on their patio. Dine on a menu of comfort food and healthy options. Buffalo lovers will find plenty of things to try here.
The Castle Irish Pub
2625 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
An authentic Irish pub has joined the College Park community. Still a relatively new restaurant in Orlando, The Castle is already beloved by those who live in College Park. Stop by for authentic Irish fare – this place is run by folks from Ireland, after all.
The Soda Fountain
2525 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
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Whether you’re craving something sweet after your meal or just looking for a late-night nosh, The Soda Fountain hits the spot. Split a sundae between two, or grab a cone and wander down Edgewater for a walk. For those looking for a boozy late-night treat, check out their “Adult Menu,” featuring milkshakes made with liqueurs like Kahlua, Spiced Rum, Bailey’s Irish Cream, and Guinness Beer.
Dog House
2525 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
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You had us at “crazy dogs and loaded tots.” Dog House’s Edgewater location (they’re also in the Conway neighborhood) is right next to the Soda Fountain. Can you imagine a better pairing than hot dogs, tots, and ice cream?
Midwesterners might enjoy coming in for a Chicago Dog. The flavor-packed toppings on the menu include everything bagel seasoning, crushed Fritos, parmesan, sriracha, and even peanut butter.
READ MORE: The BEST Hot Dogs in Orlando – No Buns About It
Mid Drive Dive
2401 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
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The newest restaurant in College Park pays homage to the local area. Mid Drive Dive's name comes from Mid for Midcentury Modern style, Drive for Edgewater Drive as well as paying tribute to College Park, and Dive for elevated American cuisine.
Chef Matt Hinckley of East End Market fame is at the helm. A variety of unique proteins lead the menu, like the Elk Bacon Burger, or the popular Duck Fries. There's even a kids' menu with toned-down versions of the adult entrees. The cocktails are potent and handcrafted – with a variety of mocktails too, the beer menu is solid, and there is Happy Hour Monday – Friday, including ALL DAY on Mondays!
New Moon Market
2314 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
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For couples looking to keep it healthy, try New Moon Market. This juice and salad bar offers an organic, unpasteurized menu. Swing in here after a sweaty bike ride to cool off with a freshly pressed bottle of “Beet Happy,” or Kombucha on tap.
Armando's College Park
2305 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
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This Italian eatery is the perfect spot for a classic date night. Order a bottle of red and get lost in conversation over calamari. For the ultimate European experience, reserve an outside table on a cool night for great people-watching and that alfresco ambiance.
Menu specials change daily, but classic Italian pasta dishes like Lobster Ravioli and Spaghetti Carbonara are always on the menu.
Turci Pasta
2120 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
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For a truly authentic Italian date night, there’s no place like Turci Pasta (formally Trevi Pasta). This storefront is an Italian market and small service restaurant with a cozy mom-and-pop Italian cafe atmosphere.
Turci Pasta makes fresh pasta daily using seasonal ingredients, so call ahead to see what is cooking. Enjoy Italian linguine, ravioli, and gnocchi daily with seasonal homemade sauces.
For Nona's homemade Italian meal without the fuss, go here.
Infusion Tea
1600 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
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For a vegetarian day date, swing into Infusion Tea. Share a fresh pot of loose leaf tea. (Good luck choosing from their wall of flavors.) Their vegetarian cafe menu is also available for pickup or delivery, but the cozy ambiance in this cafe is perfect for getting lost in long conversation.
READ MORE: Plant-Based Restaurants in Orlando Everyone Will Love
Digress Wine
1215 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804
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This neighborhood bottle shop features beer and wine plus Duck & Drake Kitchen. The food from Duck & Drake pairs perfectly with the wine, and is available Wednesday – Saturday 5pm – 9pm. Cozy up at an indoor table or on the outdoor patio while you sip.
Cups and Pups
1307 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, Florida 32804
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*Cups and Pups is temporarily closed while they move up the road to a bigger location in the heart of College Park.
A dog-friendly craft coffee shop. Need we say more? Enjoy Lineage coffee and locally made pastries from 7am-3pm Monday-Saturday, and Sundays 8am – 2pm. Make it a pup date and bring the whole fur family.
Zeytin Turkish Cuisine
4439 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
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Head north on Edgewater Drive to get to this cozy neighborhood restaurant. You can’t miss it with its blue and white facade, hand-painted to reflect outdoor diners enjoying a stiff Turkish coffee. Pick a pide (traditional Turkish flatbread with stuffings) from their long list – lamb, sausage, spinach, feta.