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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
Orlando's retail, dining and entertainment
districts, 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 can enjoy more than a
dozen eateries, attractions and entertainment
venues. Headed by a two-time James Beard
Award winner, Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum
Bar has incredible dishes and late-night salsa
dancing. Other hotspots include B.B. King's
Blues Club and Lafayette's, both of which
offer live music seven nights a week. Stop off
at Main Event Entertainment for hours of
retro-cool bowling and classic games, then
enjoy a nightcap at Blue Martini, which serves
42 varieties of its namesake cocktail.
For outdoor 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 and Ole Red, while Yard House

offers 140 taps of craft and imported beers,
plus a globally inspired menu.

While you're in the area, take some time to
play and enjoy the games at Dave & Buster's,
or join a raucous, dueling-piano singalong at
Howl at the Moon. Add some dancing with
a high-energy show while dining at Mango's
Tropical Cafe, 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 Island
Grille, Twin Peaks or Tony Roma's. Don't
miss the area's excellent hotel restaurants
and lounges, either, such as Harry's Poolside
Bar & Grill and Everglades at Rosen Centre
Hotel, '39 Poolside Bar & Grill at Rosen Plaza
Hotel, A Land Remembered at Rosen Shingle
Creek, and Fiorenzo Italian Steakhouse at
Hyatt Regency Orlando.

Restaurant Row/Sand Lake Road Area

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 Christini's Ristorante
Italiano, a legendary restaurant that's hosted
an impressive array of famous celebrities.
Another favorite is Morton's The Steakhouse,
one of the district's original venues, and great
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