DIRONA AWARD
Distinguished Restaurants
of North America
From New York to Los Angeles,
Seattle to Boston, Chicago to New Orleans, Toronto to Atlanta, and Washington DC to San Francisco, you can find DiRōNA Award of Excellence restaurants. The DiRōNA Award of Excellence is bestowed upon only the most distinguished fine dining establishments.
Charley's Steakhouse - International Drive
Charley's Steakhouse - Tampa
Charley's Steakhouse - Kissimmee
Vitos Chop House - Orlando
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WINE SPECTATOR MAGAZINE'S Best of Award of Excellence
This restaurant is honored by Wine Spectator for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world.
Charley's Steak House - Tampa
Vito's Chop House - International Drive - Orlando
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WINE SPECTATOR MAGAZINE'S Award of Excellence
This restaurant is honored by Wine Spectator for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world.
Charley's Steak House - Florida Mall Area - Orlando
Charley's Steak House - International Drive - Orlando
Charley's Steak House - Celebration Area - Kissimmee
FishBones - Sand Lake Road - Orlando
MoonFish - Sand Lake Road - Orlando
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SANTE RESTAURANT AWARDS
Honoring Excellence in Spirits Hospitality - Restaurant Bar
Culinary Hospitality Traditional Cuisine - Southeast
Wine Hospitality Fine Dining - Southeast
Charley's Steak House - Florida Mall Area - Orlando
Charley's Steak House - International Drive - Orlando
Charley's Steak House - Celebration Area - Kissimmee
Charley's Steak House - Tampa
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TOM HORAN'S TOP TEN STEAKHOUSES
Voted Top Ten Best Steakhouses in America
95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005
Charley's Steak House
An Orlando institution, Charley's Steak House has consistently been ranked as one of America's Top Ten Steakhouses. Using only the best USDA Prime and choice beef, Charley's steaks are aged 4 - 6 weeks in order to provide the most tender and succelent flavor. Fresh seafood and an extensive wine list compliment Charley's menu to offer the ultimate dining experience.
Charley's Steak House - International Drive
Charley's Steak House - Tampa
Charley's Steak House - Kissimmee
Charley's Steak House - Orlando
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TOM HORAN'S TOP TEN SEAFOOD HOUSES
Voted Top Ten Best Seafood Houses in America
95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005
MoonFish
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TOM HORAN'S TOP TEN SEAFOOD HOUSES - HALL OF FAME
TOM HORAN'S SEAFOOD HALL OF FAME
FishBones - Sand Lake
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WINE ENTHUSIAST MAGAZINE
Award of Distinction
Charley's Steakhouse - International Drive
FishBones - Sand Lake
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ZAGAT SURVEYS
Vito’s Chop House
International Drive – Orlando, FL
An old-timer “in the heart of tourist land” near the convention center, this chophouse “blows away the other big-name” beef purveyors by “doing the classics well”, offering “succulent steaks” and seafood plus an “amazingly long”, “nicely priced” wine list to “make any connoisseur quiver”; although a handful of surveyors suggest it’s “solid, but not overly memorable”, meat-mavens maintain that “attentive”, “professional” service and a “cozy” setting are just two more reasons that “Vito’s has it all.”
MoonFish Restaurant
Sand Lake Road – Orlando, FL
Regulars rave about this “lively” Dr. Phillips surf ‘n’ turfer that turns out “excellent sushi” (“anything raw that’s legal!”), plus “mammoth portions” of “awesome” seafood and steaks; it can get “loud”, but respondents report that “entertaining”, “inviting décor” – including “restrooms that defy description” – helps make it “a great place to bring out-of-towners”; nevertheless, a few find it “sometimes good, sometimes average” and take not of the big prices.”
Charley’s Aged Steaks & Market Fresh Fish
Cypress Street – Tampa, FL
When you’re looking for a “fabulous girl-watching, beef-eating, martini-drinking experience”, this “man’s steakhouse” in Tampa “has it down to a science” with its “classic appetizers and sides”, “top-notch” wine list and “huge portions” of “incredible”, “wood-fired” chops and seafood; although it’s “a favorite of the business crowd”, a few fret about “dated décor” and prices that make you “pay for every bite.”
Charley’s Steak House
International Drive – Orlando, FL
“You won’t get a bum steer” at this trio of homegrown Orlando-area steakhouses, where a “wood-fire grill produces” “fabulous meat” that’s “cooked to perfection” (you can “cut it with a fork”); carnivores claim “this is a reason for coming to Central Florida”, with a “large wine list” and “huge servings” to make it “well worth the price”, although a few grumblers gripe about décor that “could move forward a decade or two.”
The “Original” Charley’s Steak House
Orange Blossom Trail – Orlando, FL
“You won’t get a bum steer” at this trio of homegrown Orlando-area steakhouses, where a “wood-fire grill produces” “fabulous meat” that’s “cooked to perfection” (you can “cut it with a fork”); carnivores claim “this is a reason for coming to Central Florida”, with a “large wine list” and “huge servings” to make it “well worth the price”, although a few grumblers gripe about décor that “could move forward a decade or two.”
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PRIME TIME TOP 10 STEAK HOUSE
America's Finest USDA Prime Steakhouses
Fine steakhouse dining. Exceptional steakhouse experience featuring USDA Prime Steaks. Only the best steakhouses qualify to be rated among the Top 10 Steakhouses in America. All of our Top Ten 10 American Steakhouses are award-winning steakhouses. When you're traveling to America's favorite cities, enjoy fabulous steakhouse dining.
Top Ten Philosophy
No one pays to be on our lists. Our lists are based on: Quality,
Reputation, Food and Service, Price Value and, most importantly,
how one remembers their dining experience.
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GOLDEN PALM AWARD
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BEEF BACKER AWARD
To honor independent and chain foodservice operations, this prestigious award program has recognized those who go the extra mile in menuing and marketing beef.
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GOLDEN CUP AWARD
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INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANT & HOSPITALITY
2001 Diamond Wine Award
International Award of Excellence
This award applauds the serious commitment of time and resources necessary to assemble a wine list of world class selections and substantial proportions. The appropriate inventory is fully understood. This is the highest level of professional achievement.
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ORLANDO SENTINAL FOOD CRITIC
"Best Steak...Best reason to brave International Drive."
- Scott Joseph
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GOLDEN CUP AWARD 1998-2002
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