Rockpit Brewing

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Rockpit Brewing on West Illiana Street in SoDo is treated by regulars as Orlando's neighborhood brewery, a laid back and cozy taproom where newcomers get welcomed like long lost friends. The board moves from SoDo Blondin to Mustache Ride red ale and Blackstrap con Leche milk stout, with Paul's Fault cinnamon vanilla moonshine poured for flights. Cecil's barbecue arrives at the tables, dogs settle in, and live music keeps the room feeling like a second living room.

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Sideward Brewing Co.

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Hourglass Brewing

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Vanbarry's Public House

Bars & lounges · SoDo · $$

On South Orange Avenue in SoDo, it starts with house pickles on the table and a covered patio facing Lake Jennie Jewel.

Vanbarry's Public House, 4120 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806

4 Rivers Smokehouse

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4 Rivers Smokehouse, 3200 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806

Delaney's Tavern

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BBQ · BBQ · $$

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Cecil's Texas Style Bar-B-Q, 2800 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806

The Juicy Crab

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Built for messy, casual seafood boils on East Michigan Street in SoDo, meant to be shared around the table.

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MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

Burgers & sandwiches · Burgers · $

On South Orange Avenue in SoDo, a simple promise: burgers built to order, hand-cut fries and hand-spun shakes made with real ice cream.

3155 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806

The Smoothie Room

Coffee & cafes · Smoothie Bar · $$

Bright, clean, and calm on West Crystal Lake Street in SoDo, built around all-natural blends with nothing hidden in the cup.

The Smoothie Room, 25 W Crystal Lake St, Orlando, FL 32806-4403, United States

4 Rivers Smokehouse

BBQ · BBQ · $$

On South Orange Avenue, Signature Angus brisket guests call A+, alongside burnt ends, the Messy Pig, and the Texas Destroyer.

4 Rivers Smokehouse, 3200 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806

Palm Beach Meats

Markets & shops · Butcher Shop · $$$

A butcher shop and counter on South Orange Avenue built on one obsession: Wagyu, done every way.

Palm Beach Meats, 3421 Orange Ave S, Orlando, FL 32806-6127