Orlando Restaurant News

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Press coverage matched to Orlando establishments, summarized from the source articles.

Framing note: these are press articles, not independent RiskyEats status changes. A venue's opening, closure, or emergency status appears in the resolved tabs only when the shared main-site record supports it.

• Published 2026-05-19

  Cocina 214 is closing after 15 years of serving Winter Park - Orlando Weekly

  Cocina 214 is closing after 15 years of serving Winter Park - Orlando Weekly

• Published 2026-05-18

  An Orlando Airport Restaurant Is Permanently Closing Next Month - AllEars.Net

  An Orlando Airport Restaurant Is Permanently Closing Next Month - AllEars.Net

• Published 2026-05-18

  An Orlando Airport Restaurant Is Permanently Closing Next Month

  A popular restaurant is closing SOON at the Orlando International Airport.

• Published 2026-05-17

  The Islands Of Adventure Attraction And Award-Winning Universal Restaurant That's Closing Permanently By 2027 - islands.com

  The Islands Of Adventure Attraction And Award-Winning Universal Restaurant That's Closing Permanently By 2027 - islands.com

• Published 2026-05-17

  Universal Confirms Plans for New 2-Month Theme Park Shutdown

  If you are planning a Universal Orlando trip for 2026 and you have not checked the refurbishment calendar recently, now is the time to do it. The list of closed and closing attractions across the resort is longer than it typically is, and it includes some per…

• Published 2026-05-16

  Dining Is CHANGING at the Orlando Airport

  A popular restaurant is closing at the Orlando International Airport after only being open for two years.

• Published 2026-05-12

  Jurassic Park’s Complete Liquidation From Universal Orlando Gets Shocking Update Ahead Closures

  Jurassic Park at Universal Orlando Resort Islands of Adventure is entering a new era as rides close down for something new, and the fate of the opening-day land reaches new heights. For many Universal Orlando fans, Jurassic Park is not just another themed lan…

• Published 2026-05-12

  Is Disney FINALLY Working on New Locations at the BoardWalk Resort?

  Changes are coming to Disney's BoardWalk Resort!

• Published 2026-05-08

  Universal Orlando Is Permanently Closing a Beloved Attraction That's Been There Since Day One - Men's Journal

  Universal Orlando Is Permanently Closing a Beloved Attraction That's Been There Since Day One - Men's Journal

• Published 2026-05-07

  Universal Orlando closing Lost Continent, Mythos for new themed land - FOX 35 Orlando

  Universal Orlando closing Lost Continent, Mythos for new themed land - FOX 35 Orlando

• Published 2026-05-07

  Top-Rated Theme Park Restaurant Just Got a Closing Date in Orlando - Inside the Magic

  Top-Rated Theme Park Restaurant Just Got a Closing Date in Orlando - Inside the Magic

  Also covered by 5 other outlets

  • Universal: Lost Continent area, Mythos and Thunder Falls restaurants closing - Orlando Sentinel
  • Universal Orlando Is Tearing Out Lost Continent and Closing a Fan Favorite Restaurant. Here's What's Replacing Them - Parade
  • Universal Orlando Closing Thunder Falls Terrace in Jurassic Park for New Signature Restaurant - Inside Universal
  • Mythos restaurant closing at Universal Orlando - Theme Park Tribune
  • Universal Orlando is closing Lost Continent for a new themed land - Travel Weekly
• Published 2026-05-07

  Q Sushi soft-opens in the Milk District; Malubianbian goes AYCE; AAPI Mills Night Market returns - Orlando Weekly

  Q Sushi soft-opens in the Milk District; Malubianbian goes AYCE; AAPI Mills Night Market returns - Orlando Weekly

• Published 2026-05-04

  White Castle to open new restaurant in Central Florida - The Business Journals

  White Castle to open new restaurant in Central Florida The Business Journals

  Also covered by 1 other outlet

  • 21 highly anticipated restaurants coming to Orlando this summer - Orlando Weekly
• Published 2026-05-01

  4 Rivers Smokehouse Opening in Orlando International Airport - WhatNow

  4 Rivers Smokehouse Opening in Orlando International Airport - WhatNow

  Also covered by 1 other outlet

  • World Equestrian Center in Ocala celebrates opening of new dining, events venue - Orlando Sentinel
• Published 2026-04-30

  Smokey Bones abruptly closes all Florida, US restaurants, here's why - Florida Today

  Smokey Bones abruptly closes all Florida, US restaurants, here's why - Florida Today

  Also covered by 2 other outlets

  • Beloved BBQ chain Smokey Bones closes its doors for good - WFTV
  • Smokey Bones closes all locations nationwide amid bankruptcy - Orlando Sentinel
• Published 2026-04-23

  New Orlando restaurants: Surinamese roti on North OBT; more details on Eola Food Hall; a halal ice cream shop in Mills 50 - Orlando Weekly

  New Orlando restaurants: Surinamese roti on North OBT; more details on Eola Food Hall; a halal ice cream shop in Mills 50 - Orlando Weekly

  Also covered by 2 other outlets

  • New Orlando restaurants opening soon: Zola Bar & Tables, Holy City Zoo BBQ, Whataburger - Orlando Weekly
  • Black Bean Deli drops Winter Garden; H&H Bagels brings NYC to Orlando; plus more - Orlando Weekly
• Published 2026-04-16

  Orlando Welcomes New Chick-fil-A Restaurant - Chick-fil-A

  Orlando Welcomes New Chick-fil-A Restaurant Chick-fil-A

• Published 2026-04-10

  Orlando’s 17 hottest new restaurants right now, according to Yelp - Orlando Weekly

  Orlando’s 17 hottest new restaurants right now, according to Yelp - Orlando Weekly

• Published 2026-04-08

  Restaurant surge revives closed bars in downtown Orlando - The Business Journals

  Restaurant surge revives closed bars in downtown Orlando The Business Journals

• Published 2026-04-06

  Hamburger Mary’s Orlando shares updates on opening - Watermark Out News

  Hamburger Mary’s Orlando shares updates on opening Watermark Out News

• Published 2026-04-02

  Bahama Breeze is closing its remaining restaurants this week - WUSA9

  Bahama Breeze is closing its remaining restaurants this week - WUSA9

  Also covered by 7 other outlets

  • Popular Chain Restaurant Closing Most Remaining Locations In Coming Weeks - KOOL 108
  • These 5 Bahama Breeze locations in Florida will shut down permanently next month - WKMG
  • Bahama Breeze restaurants to close permanently, company says - WESH
  • Which Bahama Breeze restaurants are closing? Converting? Here’s a list - Orlando Sentinel
  • When is Bahama Breeze closing? What we know about Florida locations - Florida Today
  • Bahama Breeze is closing: Darden to shutter 14 locations, convert 14 others to different brands - FOX 35 Orlando
  • Bahama Breeze restaurants in Florida are closing permanently, company says - WKMG
• Published 2026-03-20

  Popular Italian chain plans debut on Space Coast - The Business Journals

  Popular Italian chain plans debut on Space Coast The Business Journals

• Published 2026-03-19

  Award-winning Hawaiian restaurant from Germany to open downtown - The Business Journals

  Award-winning Hawaiian restaurant from Germany to open downtown - The Business Journals

• Published 2026-03-16

  Orlando restaurants Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa and Pigzza file for bankruptcy - Orlando Weekly

  Orlando restaurants Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa and Pigzza file for bankruptcy - Orlando Weekly

• Published 2026-03-13

  Hamburger Mary’s eyes Kissimmee’s Old Town for next location - WKMG

  Hamburger Mary’s eyes Kissimmee’s Old Town for next location - WKMG

  Also covered by 1 other outlet

  • Old Town announced as new home for drag-themed restaurant Hamburger Mary's - WESH
• Published 2026-03-06

  30 new restaurant openings in Orlando this spring - Orlando Weekly

  30 new restaurant openings in Orlando this spring Orlando Weekly

• Published 2026-02-18

  Country star to open bar at Universal Orlando's CityWalk. What to know - Florida Today

  Country star to open bar at Universal Orlando's CityWalk. What to know - Florida Today

  Also covered by 1 other outlet

  • Luke Combs opening country bar at Universal Orlando CityWalk: Reports - FOX 35 Orlando
• Published 2026-02-16

  Four teens hurt by shooting inside popular Orlando soul food restaurant - WFTV

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• Published 2026-02-05

  Whataburger is coming to Orlando. Here’s where it will open - WKMG

  Whataburger is coming to Orlando. Here’s where it will open - WKMG

  Also covered by 1 other outlet

  • Whataburger plans to return to Orlando: What we know - FOX 35 Orlando
• Published 2026-02-03

  Columbus-founded Bravo Brio close six more restaurants - The Business Journals

  Columbus-founded Bravo Brio close six more restaurants The Business Journals