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The after-hours guide for business travel

Orlando after hours.

Private dining along International Drive near the convention center, group activities beyond the theme parks, and Magic game nights.

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Per diem check

$33.00 USD for dinner: the US federal (GSA) dinner allowance for Orlando, FY2027 (part of the $80 daily meals rate). Many companies use government rates as their benchmark. None of our dinner picks typically fit it, so plan on the company covering the difference or choosing a set menu.

Fit is based on our price estimates, before tax and tip. Rate source ↗

Type
Group
Client dinner$$$$

The Capital Grille

9101 International Drive

Classic steakhouse with private rooms for 12 to 36 and an enclosed terrace for 90, near the convention center.

Client dinnerPrivate room
Fits
Board Room for 12, Orlando Room for 28, Wine Room for 36; enclosed terrace for 90
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Walk
About 10 min from the convention centre
Tip
The 12-seat Board Room suits executive dinners.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 22, 2026
Client dinner$$$$

Ocean Prime

7339 W Sand Lake Rd

Steak and seafood on Restaurant Row with private rooms in several sizes.

Client dinnerPrivate room
Fits
Seven private rooms seat 12 to 60; Rialto rooms combined take 60 seated or 80 standing
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Tip
Restaurant Row is about 10 minutes by car from the convention center. Business casual dress.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Group dinner$$

Cooper's Hawk Winery

8005 International Drive

Winery restaurant with a broad menu and a private space for larger teams.

Team dinnerEasy pick
Fits
Private Party Room and Winery Room; Visit Orlando lists the party room for up to 50
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Dietary
Vegetarian, Gluten-free
Tip
The tasting room takes walk-ins only, so arrive early for a tasting before dinner.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Group dinner$$$

Fiorenzo

Hyatt Regency · 9801 International Drive

Italian steakhouse inside the Hyatt Regency, connected to the convention center, with a wood-fired oven and private dining rooms for 20 to 200.

Team dinnerNear OCCC
Fits
Private dining rooms for 20 to 200 (OpenTable); groups of 13 or more book by phone on 407.345.4565
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Dietary
Gluten-free, Vegan
Tip
No car needed if you're staying at the Hyatt.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Activity$$

The Escape Game Orlando

Convention district

Hour-long escape rooms near the convention center. Book several rooms and compare times.

CollaborativeCompetitive
Fits
Rooms of 2 to 8; several rooms at once for bigger groups, or a full buyout for 81 or more
Cost
About $44 per person
Tip
Group packages run $38 to $44 a person depending on size; ask about a full buyout.
Activity$$

SAK Comedy Lab

Downtown Orlando

Improv workshops that get colleagues talking and laughing. Good for groups who sit in meetings all day.

CreativeCommunication
Fits
Small to mid groups
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Tip
Stay for an evening show afterward.
Activity$$

Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures

Kissimmee wetlands

Airboat rides through Florida wetlands, with a good chance of seeing alligators.

OutdoorsHalf day
Fits
Large airboats take about 16; group events for 30 to 300 or more
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Tip
Skip midday in warm months. Book a night tour if the group wants a sure gator sighting.
Activity$$

Orlando Tree Trek

Kissimmee

Zipline and treetop obstacle courses where colleagues have to help each other through.

OutdoorsAdrenaline
Fits
Group rates from 10 people; VIP package adds a private guide
Cost
About $54 per person
Tip
Closed-toe shoes required.
Activity$$$$

Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill

Bay Hill

Golf at a famous 27-hole club, with lessons from the resident pros for mixed skill levels.

GolfClient outing
Fits
Small to mid groups for golf; banquet rooms seat up to 250
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Tip
Golf is for members and Lodge guests, so book the group into the Lodge. Add a clinic if half the group doesn't play.
Client dinner$$$$

A Land Remembered

Rosen Shingle Creek, Universal Blvd · about 5 to 10 min ride south of the OCCC

An AAA Four Diamond steakhouse in the Rosen Shingle Creek golf clubhouse. The MacIvey Room is a secluded private dining room for up to 24.

Client dinnerPrivate roomNear OCCCSmall team
Fits
MacIvey Private Dining Room seats up to 24; bar lounge 50, patio 25, lounge and patio 75; full buyout 125
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Dietary
Gluten-free, Vegan
Tip
The MacIvey Room has a $2,800 food and drink minimum before tax and service charge, so book it for a group of 15 or more.
Reserve a table ↗
Working lunch

Taverna Opa

Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive · about 10 to 12 min walk from the OCCC

Greek restaurant on the second level of Pointe Orlando that opens at 11:30 AM daily. Family-style group menus and a private Creta Room suit a working lunch.

Easy walkSharing platesPrivate roomBig groups
Fits
Private Creta Room plus semi-private and full-restaurant options; suited to groups of 100+
Walk
About 11 min from the convention centre
Tip
Call the restaurant directly for parties of more than 14; online booking covers smaller tables.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Working lunch$$

Maggiano's Little Italy

Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive · about 10 to 12 min walk from the OCCC

Family-style Italian at Pointe Orlando, open from 11:30 AM on weekdays, with large private event spaces. Busy and lively, so ask for a quieter table.

Easy walkSharing platesPrivate roomBig groups
Fits
Large private event spaces (capacities not published)
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 11 min from the convention centre
Tip
Order from the family-style menu to keep a group lunch moving.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 22, 2026
Client dinner

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse

9150 International Drive, across from Pointe Orlando · about 12 min walk from the OCCC

Two-storey prime steakhouse with a big wine list and five private dining rooms. The Eagle's Nest seats 10 with screens and AV.

Client dinnerPrivate roomEasy walk
Fits
Eagle's Nest seats 10; other private rooms 25 to 150
Walk
About 12 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book the 10-seat Eagle's Nest for an executive dinner with a presentation.
Reserve a table ↗
Client dinner$$$$

The Oceanaire Seafood Room

Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive · about 10 to 12 min walk from the OCCC

Polished seafood room at Pointe Orlando with a private Ray Room for up to 40 and semi-private space for larger groups.

Client dinnerPrivate roomSemi-privateEasy walk
Fits
Ray Room up to 40; semi-private dining up to 100
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Walk
About 11 min from the convention centre
Tip
Admiral's Hour in the bar from 5 PM is an easy pre-dinner meeting point.
Reserve a table ↗
Client dinner$$$$

Vito's Chop House

8633 International Drive · about 20 min walk or a short ride from the OCCC

Steakhouse with Italian touches, 850 wines and two private rooms with AV on request.

Client dinnerPrivate room
Fits
Tuscany Room 24; Renaissance Room 48
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Walk
About 20 min from the convention centre
Tip
Ask for AV in the Tuscany Room if you need to present before dinner.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Group dinner$$$

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive · about 10 to 12 min walk from the OCCC

Havana-courtyard room with Cuban dishes and a long rum list. Separate booking routes for groups of 20 to 30 and 31+.

Team dinnerBig groupsEasy walkUnique roomSharing plates
Fits
Group bookings for 20 to 30, and 31+ by request
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 11 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book a Chef's Tasting menu for a group so nobody has to order.
Reserve on SevenRooms ↗
Group dinner$$

Sixty Vines

7760 W Sand Lake Rd, Restaurant Row · about 10 min by car from the OCCC

Wine-country restaurant with about 60 wines on tap and a shareable menu of pizzas, boards and mains. Three private rooms take a full group at once.

Team dinnerBig groupsPrivate roomSharing plates
Fits
Greenhouse 48 seated or 60 standing; Mendocino 48 seated; Pizza Lounge 25; Greenhouse Patio 20 (own private dining page); full buyout 300 (OpenTable)
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Tip
Book the Greenhouse or Mendocino room for groups of 20 to 48 so everyone sits together.
Reserve a table ↗
Working lunch$$

Harry's Poolside Bar & Grill

Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive · about 5 min walk from the OCCC

Caribbean-Cuban grill in the Rosen Centre with indoor seating and a patio over the pool deck. Lunch starts at 11 AM, a short skywalk from the convention center.

Working lunchEasy walkDaytimeCasualBig groups
Fits
Buyouts for 70 indoors, 250 with the event patio, 1,200 with the pool deck (OpenTable)
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 5 min from the convention centre
Tip
Ask for an indoor table; the patio gets busy and warm at midday.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 28, 2026
Breakfast meeting$$

Café Matisse

Rosen Plaza, 9700 International Drive · about 5 to 8 min walk from the OCCC

Breakfast buffet at the Rosen Plaza with made-to-order omelets, across International Drive from the convention center.

Breakfast meetingEasy walkLow effort
Fits
Bookable tables; no private room published
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 6 min from the convention centre
Opens
6:30 AM
Tip
Breakfast runs 6:30 to 10:30 AM daily; book through OpenTable.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 28, 2026
Drinks

Rocks

Hyatt Regency, 9801 International Drive · about 5 min walk from the OCCC

Lobby cocktail lounge at the Hyatt Regency, refitted in 2023, with comfortable seating and views of the Grotto Pool. Handy for a drink with clients after a show day.

DrinksEasy walkEveningRelaxed
Fits
Lounge seating; capacity not published
Walk
About 5 min from the convention centre
Tip
Live music plays some nights, so pick a table away from the bar if you need to talk.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 28, 2026
Breakfast meeting$$

Café Gauguin

Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive · about 5 min walk from the OCCC

Breakfast buffet with à la carte options in the Rosen Centre, linked to the convention center by a covered skywalk. A private space in the dining room with A/V suits a meeting.

Breakfast meetingEasy walkLow effortQuiet
Fits
Bookable tables; private space in the main dining room with A/V (OpenTable), capacity not published
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 5 min from the convention centre
Opens
6:30 AM
Dietary
Gluten-free
Tip
Breakfast starts at 6:30 AM. Book on OpenTable or call ahead to ask for the private space.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 29, 2026
Drinks

Sam & Bubbe's

Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive · about 5 min walk from the OCCC

Lobby bar and lounge in the Rosen Centre with booths, tables and a full bar, a short skywalk from the convention center. Food comes from the hotel's sushi, tapas and grill kitchens.

DrinksEasy walkEveningRelaxed
Fits
Bar seating, booths and tables; capacity not published
Walk
About 5 min from the convention centre
Tip
Opens at 4 PM daily. TVs run at the bar, so take a booth if you need to talk.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 29, 2026
Working lunch$$

Kavas Tacos + Tequila

Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive · about 10 to 12 min walk from the OCCC

Modern Mexican restaurant from the Taverna Opa owners on the first level of Pointe Orlando. Weekday lunch starts at 11:30 AM, and the evening shows don't start until 7 PM.

Working lunchEasy walkCasualPrivate room
Fits
Several private dining rooms; one seats 84 or 100 for a reception (OpenTable); room for over 500 across the venue (own site)
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 11 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book on OpenTable and call the restaurant for groups of more than 14. Ask for a table away from the bar if you need to talk.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗

In town for a conference?

Ready-made evenings

Pick one, book two places, done

Magic game night

10–40 people · $$
  1. 5:00 PMCooper's Hawk Winery · Early dinner on International Drive
  2. 6:00 PMLeave for the Kia Center, about 20 minutes downtown
  3. 7:00 PMMagic vs Bucks, Fri Nov 13

The client dinner

4–10 people · $$$$
  1. 6:30 PMThe Capital Grille · Dinner in the 12-seat Board Room

Group night near the convention center

10–30 people · $$$
  1. 4:00 PMThe Escape Game Orlando · Escape rooms, split into competing teams
  2. 6:30 PMFiorenzo · Dinner at the Hyatt Regency

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What's on during your trip

Enter your dates to see the games, conferences and holidays happening while you're in Orlando. Schedules go as far ahead as teams and organizers have published them, and we add more daily.

  1. Sat Nov 74:00 PM
    GameOrlando City vs RevolutionMLS · Inter&Co Stadium
  2. Fri Nov 137:00 PM
    GameMagic vs BucksNBA · Kia Center
  3. Mon Nov 16 – Fri Nov 20All week
    ConferenceIAAPA Expo 2026Conference · Orange County Convention Center. Our advice: book now. Private rooms are already filling up.
  4. Wed Nov 187:00 PM
    GameMagic vs 76ersNBA · Kia Center
  5. Tue Nov 247:00 PM
    GameMagic vs PistonsNBA · Kia Center
  6. Thu Nov 26All day
    HolidayUS ThanksgivingMany restaurants close or serve set menus. Book group tables well ahead.
  7. Mon Dec 147:00 PM
    GameMagic vs 76ersNBA · Kia Center
  8. Wed Dec 167:00 PM
    GameMagic vs CavaliersNBA · Kia Center
  9. Mon Dec 217:00 PM
    GameMagic vs KingsNBA · Kia Center
  10. Wed Dec 237:00 PM
    GameMagic vs HornetsNBA · Kia Center
  11. Thu Dec 24All day
    HolidayChristmas EveMany restaurants close early or serve set menus. Confirm hours before booking.
  12. Fri Dec 25All day
    HolidayChristmas DayMany restaurants are closed. Check before booking.
  13. Sat Dec 267:00 PM
    GameMagic vs RaptorsNBA · Kia Center
  14. Sun Dec 276:00 PM
    GameMagic vs BucksNBA · Kia Center
  15. Thu Dec 31All day
    HolidayNew Year's EveSet menus and higher minimums. Private rooms book out early.
  16. Fri Jan 1All day
    HolidayNew Year's DayMany restaurants are closed or open late.
  17. Sun Jan 36:00 PM
    GameMagic vs GrizzliesNBA · Kia Center
  18. Tue Jan 57:00 PM
    GameMagic vs ClippersNBA · Kia Center
  19. Thu Jan 77:00 PM
    GameMagic vs CavaliersNBA · Kia Center
  20. Sun Jan 106:00 PM
    GameMagic vs ThunderNBA · Kia Center
  21. Mon Jan 18All day
    HolidayMartin Luther King Jr. DayFederal holiday. Government offices close; most restaurants stay open.
  22. Tue Jan 197:00 PM
    GameMagic vs WarriorsNBA · Kia Center
  23. Fri Jan 227:00 PM
    GameMagic vs Trail BlazersNBA · Kia Center
  24. Sun Jan 246:00 PM
    GameMagic vs RocketsNBA · Kia Center
  25. Tue Jan 26 – Fri Jan 29All week
    ConferencePGA Show 2027Conference · Orange County Convention Center (Demo Day at Orange County National Golf Center). Our advice: book private rooms by December 15, 2026.
  26. Thu Jan 287:00 PM
    GameMagic vs BullsNBA · Kia Center
  27. Sun Jan 316:00 PM
    GameMagic vs NetsNBA · Kia Center
  28. Tue Feb 27:00 PM
    GameMagic vs PelicansNBA · Kia Center
  29. Fri Feb 127:00 PM
    GameMagic vs HeatNBA · Kia Center
  30. Sat Feb 137:00 PM
    GameMagic vs SpursNBA · Kia Center
  31. Sun Feb 14All day
    HolidayValentine's DayRestaurants book out and switch to set menus. Book group dinners early or pick another night.
  32. Mon Feb 15All day
    HolidayPresidents' DayFederal holiday and a long weekend. Government offices close.
  33. Wed Feb 177:00 PM
    GameMagic vs MavericksNBA · Kia Center
  34. Thu Feb 257:00 PM
    GameMagic vs HornetsNBA · Kia Center
  35. Sun Feb 284:30 PM
    GameMagic vs HawksNBA · Kia Center
  36. Tue Mar 27:00 PM
    GameMagic vs LakersNBA · Kia Center
  37. Thu Mar 47:00 PM
    GameMagic vs PacersNBA · Kia Center
  38. Fri Mar 57:00 PM
    GameMagic vs JazzNBA · Kia Center
  39. Tue Mar 97:00 PM
    GameMagic vs SunsNBA · Kia Center
  40. Sat Mar 207:00 PM
    GameMagic vs NuggetsNBA · Kia Center
  41. Mon Mar 227:00 PM
    GameMagic vs PacersNBA · Kia Center
  42. Sun Mar 2812:30 PM
    GameMagic vs KnicksNBA · Kia Center
  43. Tue Mar 308:00 PM
    GameMagic vs KnicksNBA · Kia Center
  44. Sat Apr 37:00 PM
    GameMagic vs WizardsNBA · Kia Center
  45. Mon Apr 57:00 PM
    GameMagic vs HeatNBA · Kia Center
  46. Wed Apr 77:00 PM
    GameMagic vs CelticsNBA · Kia Center
  47. Fri Apr 97:00 PM
    GameMagic vs RaptorsNBA · Kia Center

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How far ahead to book

Our rule of thumb for groups. Individual venues vary, so confirm when you call.

Planning a work trip to Orlando: common questions

Which Orlando restaurants have a private room for a client dinner?

The Capital Grille (9101 International Drive): Board Room for 12, Orlando Room for 28, Wine Room for 36; enclosed terrace for 90. Ocean Prime (7339 W Sand Lake Rd): Seven private rooms seat 12 to 60; Rialto rooms combined take 60 seated or 80 standing. A Land Remembered (Rosen Shingle Creek, Universal Blvd): MacIvey Private Dining Room seats up to 24; bar lounge 50, patio 25, lounge and patio 75; full buyout 125. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse (9150 International Drive, across from Pointe Orlando): Eagle's Nest seats 10; other private rooms 25 to 150. The Oceanaire Seafood Room (Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive): Ray Room up to 40; semi-private dining up to 100.

What can a large work group do together in Orlando?

Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures: Airboat rides through Florida wetlands, with a good chance of seeing alligators.

Where can we eat near the Orange County Convention Center?

The Escape Game Orlando (Convention district).

Are there home games in Orlando during my trip?

Upcoming home games: Orlando City vs Revolution, Sat Nov 7 at 4:00 PM (Inter&Co Stadium); Magic vs Bucks, Fri Nov 13 at 7:00 PM (Kia Center); Magic vs 76ers, Wed Nov 18 at 7:00 PM (Kia Center); Magic vs Pistons, Tue Nov 24 at 7:00 PM (Kia Center). The Orlando page lists every home game for the next six months.

Which big conferences are coming to Orlando?

IAAPA Expo 2026: Nov 16–20, 2026 at Orange County Convention Center. Our advice is to book now. Private rooms are already filling up. PGA Show 2027: Jan 26–29, 2027 at Orange County Convention Center (Demo Day at Orange County National Golf Center). Our advice is to book private rooms by December 15, 2026.

How far ahead should we book a group dinner in Orlando?

Groups of 10 or more: book a private room 3 to 4 weeks ahead in a normal week. Conference weeks: book as soon as your dates are set. Each conference guide shows our book-by date. Game nights near the arena: book pregame dinners at least a week ahead. Holidays: many restaurants close or switch to set menus, so confirm hours before you book.

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