Visit Orlando's Magical Dining returns through end of September

Visit Orlando's Magical Dining has returned for its 19th season and runs through the end of September. 

This year, the program has collected a record 150 restaurants, including 25 new restaurants and nine that have been recognized by the MICHELIN Guide.

New and noteworthy restaurants for this year include Adega Gaucha, Chef's Table at The Edgewater, Chima Steakhouse, Nami, Pine & Oak Tavern, Twin View Restaurant at Evermore Resort, and Wine 4 Oysters Bar and Bites.

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Each restaurant will offer three-course, prix-fixe menus for either $40 or $60, with either $1 or $2 going to a local charity. 

Through the new Magical Dining website here, diners can view menus and menu tiers, book reservations, filter by area or specific neighborhoods, and explore venues for those with dietary preferences. 

Diners also now can find arts and cultural events curated by United Arts of Central Florida for a well-rounded night out or find deals to enhance their experience with an affordable overnight stay. Visit Orlando representatives said additional menus and hotel deals will be added in the coming weeks. 

Each year, Visit Orlando representatives selects nonprofit organizations that make an impact on the Orlando community as charity beneficiaries for Magical Dining, with $1 for each $40 meal and $2 for each $60 meal going toward the organization. This year’s beneficiary is The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, focused on helping residents and families recover from hardships while minimizing environmental impact. 

In addition to providing household items for reuse, The Mustard Seed recycles unusable items to create a more sustainable community. Since 2011, their innovative recycling program has deconstructed more than 160,000 mattresses, repurposing components and diverting nearly four million feet of waste from landfills, significantly reducing environmental impact.   

"We are excited to be the beneficiary of Visit Orlando's Magical Dining program,” Kathy Baldwin, executive director for The Mustard Seed, said. “These funds will help us serve more clients in need of basic furniture for stability. Thank you for supporting a sustainable future for Florida." 

Visit Orlando also will award a $3,000 donation to one local nonprofit that offers impactful approaches to creating thriving and sustainable communities in each of Orange County’s six commission districts. 

Magical Dining has raised more than $2.5 million for local organizations since 2009. Last year, the program donated $269,272 to charities supporting survivors of abuse in Central Florida, including organizations addressing human trafficking. 

Orlando Health will serve as the presenting sponsor for the Magical Dining program through a multi-year deal. This builds on the current health and wellness partnership between Visit Orlando and Orlando Health, which commits to healthy travel and offers high-quality, health-related options and medical services for visitors to the destination.

"Magical Dining is beloved by not only our local community but also by visitors from all over who come to experience Orlando," Erick Hawkins, chief administrative officer at Orlando Health and a Visit Orlando board member, said. "As the official health and wellness partner of Visit Orlando, we're thrilled to be the presenting sponsor of a program that not only supports our city but also gives back to fantastic local charity partners. This new element of our partnership propels forward our mission of caring for and about our community." 

Magical Dining, which kicked off earlier this month, will run through Monday, Sept. 30.

“With record participation for 2024, Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining continues to shine a spotlight on Orlando’s vibrant and expanding culinary scene, offers diners delicious meals at even better prices, and, best of all, benefits a local charity,” Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando, said. “As we celebrate our 19th season, we are pleased to welcome Orlando Health as our presenting sponsor, and we look forward to our community coming together to support this year’s charity recipient, The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, a fantastic organization focused on community sustainability.” 

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