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Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse sits on Orlando's International Drive, and it makes a deliberate case for being the most serious American steakhouse in a city better known for theme parks. The two-story space houses two state-of-the-art bars, five private dining rooms, a patio, and a sleek modern interior — a setting that works equally well for a quiet dinner for two or a large celebration.
The steak program is the main event. USDA Prime cuts run from an 8 oz. Filet Mignon to a 32 oz. Prime Tomahawk, while 45-day dry-aged options — a Prime Strip and a Prime Ribeye — add depth for guests who want something beyond the standard. For those seeking the top of the spectrum, the Orlando location carries Japanese A5 Wagyu and Certified Kobe Beef, two of the rarest cuts available in fine dining anywhere in the country.
Wine Spectator honored Del Frisco's Double Eagle Orlando with its Best of Award of Excellence, and the list backs that up: more than 1,200 labels spanning Champagne, white Burgundy, California Cabernet, Italian Sangiovese, and beyond. The restaurant even produces its own bottling — a "Lot 1981 Reserve" Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley — available by the glass.
The menu extends well past beef. Chilled starters include a built-to-order Shellfish Tower, Caviar Service, and Tuna Tartare with black tobiko and truffle hot sauce aioli. Hot appetizers range from Del's Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with Cajun-lobster cream sauce to Charred Octopus with Calabrian chili romesco. Salads, a Lobster Bisque, and a full dessert menu round out a meal that moves at whatever pace the table sets.
An upscale dress code is enforced, signaling the tone the kitchen aims to match. For anyone looking for serious American cuisine in Orlando — executed at a level the guides actually notice — this address on International Drive delivers.
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