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Working lunches in Orlando.

Lunch close to the convention centre that's quick enough for a show day and quiet enough to talk business.

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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 seats 100 with A/V; semi-private main room seats 200; full buyout seats 450
Walk
About 11 min from the convention centre
Dietary
Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free
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
Four private rooms for up to 50 each; ballroom for up to 240
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 11 min from the convention centre
Dietary
Gluten-free
Tip
Order from the family-style menu to keep a group lunch moving.
Reserve a table ↗
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked November 11, 2026
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
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 ↗

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