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Retail, Dining
&Entertainment

Would you enjoy a walking tour of restaurants
headed by celebrity chefs? Perhaps you're
more interested in over-the-top desserts, or
even hand-crafted cocktails and live music at
a sizzling nightspot? Whatever you're seeking,
you will have virtually unlimited options at one
of Orlando's five retail, dining and entertainment complexes, all within easy reach of the
Orange County Convention Center.

International Drive/Convention District

Orlando's convention district is home to two
popular retail, dining and entertainment
complexes: Pointe Orlando and ICON Park.
At Pointe Orlando, you will find more than a
dozen eateries, unique attractions and a range
of entertainment. Cuba Libre Restaurant &
Rum Bar has incredible appetizers and
late-night salsa dancing. Other hotspots
include Lafayette's Music Room and B.B.
King's Blues Club, both of which offer live
music seven nights a week. Stop off at Main
Event Orlando for hours of retro-cool bowling
and innovative takes on classic games, then
enjoy a nightcap at Blue Martini, which serves
exquisite, handcrafted cocktails.
For amusement park-style ambience with
great dining, head to ICON Park. Its
centerpiece is The Wheel, a 400-foot-tall
observation wheel offering 360-degree views
in the comfort of an air-conditioned passenger
capsule. It's complemented by other familyfriendly attractions and several restaurants
perfect for a casual meal. Adult-oriented
entertainment here includes live music at
Tin Roof, while Yard House offers 140 taps

of craft and imported beers, plus a globally
inspired menu.

While you're in the area, take sometime to
play and enjoy the games at Dave & Buster's
or King's Dining and Entertainment. Add
some dancing with a high-energy show while
dining at Mango's Tropical Café or relax and
enjoy quality wine with dinner at Cooper's
Hawk Winery & Restaurant. It doesn't stop
there, within walking distance of ICON Park,
enjoy Bahama Breeze, Señor Frog's, Bar
Louie - Gastrobar, Twin Peaks or Tony
Roma's. Don't miss the area's excellent
hotel restaurants and lounges, either, such as
Everglades Restaurant and Harry's Poolside
Bar & Grill at Rosen Centre, '39 Poolside
Bar & Grill at Rosen Plaza, and Fiorenzo
Italian Steakhouse, Urban Tide and B-Line
Diner at Hyatt Regency Orlando.

Sand Lake Road Area/Restaurant Row
If you're a foodie at heart, head to Restaurant
Row, an upscale dining and entertainment
district on Sand Lake Road just a short ride
from the Convention Center. This area
features dozens of top-flight restaurants
perfect for networking or entertainment.
Here, you'll discover several upscale steakhouses and other high-end eateries, as well as
one-of-a-kind venues.
One not-to-miss spot is Rocco's Tacos and
Tequila Bar, where you can nosh on fish tacos
and sweet plantains while sipping a tequila
flight. If you prefer Italian, try Christini's
Ristorante Italiano, which has hosted a wide
range of famous celebrities. Another favorite
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