The Cheesecake Factory is surely the place to go when craving a rich and delectable slice of the mouth-watering dessert, but this restaurant offers much more. Serving appetizers, lunch, dinner, late night dining, Sunday Brunch, and a full bar, the Factory is a great choice for a casual dining experience. Everyone will find something to their liking, with over 200 menu selections of pizza, pasta, seafood, steaks, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Be sure to save room for one of the 50 delicious cheesecakes and desserts.

Launched by legendary Miami Dolphin football quarterback Dan Marino, this restaurant is an upscale, gentlemanly version of a sports eatery. Naturally, after investing a lifetime in football games, Marino would not have a sports-free restaurant, so you'll find televisions airing all the games. You'll also find lots of polished hardwood and a sports-and-family crowd that knows how to behave itself. Appetizers come in large portions and include a Crispy Calamari and Roasted Salmon. Meats top the list of favorite entrees and range from Grilled Skirt Steak to the restaurant's special meatloaf. A menu is available for children. There's also a full bar here.

Imperium Food and Wine is located in the friendly town of Celebration, a short distance southwest of Orlando. Choose from a seat inside the spacious restaurant, or grab an outside covered table in either the front or back patio areas where you can people watch and enjoy the Florida sunshine. Menu items consist of a variety of starters, soups, and salads, sandwiches, a special kid's menu, and desserts. Drinks include dessert wines, wine cocktails and both domestic and imported beers. Imperium Food and Wine features changing dinner menus and a special Sunday brunch menu as well. -Diane Dilov-Schultheis

Located in the Orlando Airport Marriott, PorterHouse offers that dark and brooding "Old Chicago" feel while dishing up some of the best steaks and seafood in Orlando. Ranked among the top five of Orlando's steakhouses in a recent Zagat Survey of consumer favorites, PorterHouse isn't your typical hotel restaurant. Even if you're not staying near the airport, a trip to PorterHouse is definitely worth the drive! Come by for dinner.

At Joe's Crab Shack, you'll find cozy hardwood floors, plenty of kitschy decorations and enough crabs to fill the Atlantic well, almost. Located just off busy Semoran Boulevard, not far from the airport, Joe's Crab Shack is a fun getaway for singles, couples or families, brimming with good cheer and simple, good cooking. Energetic servers dance and boogie around the room every ten minutes to keep things lively, but don't despair; they never let that get in the way of serving you a delightful array of fresh seafood, perfectly steamed crabs, clams and oysters, or a hearty round of scrumptious appetizers. Come for the food, stay for the fun!

La Bella Luna is located a short drive northeast of Downtown Orlando in the Baldwin Park area, north of the airport. This family-owned Italian restaurant provides a warm, casual setting. Dark woods, booths and tables, and beautiful paintings on the walls make up the indoor decor, while a pleasant outdoor seating area is good for diners with pets. Choose from a wide selection of authentic Italian dishes on the menu that include items such as appetizers, salads, panini, subs, pasta, seafood, chicken, veal, eggplant, stromboli, calzones, and desserts. The New York-style pizza has been voted "Best Pizza" in the city by one of the major area newspapers. -Diane Dilov-Schultheis

Cariera's Cucina Italiana is located in east Orlando near the Orlando International Airport and three of the city's prominent golf courses. Step inside to a welcoming atmosphere that includes a spacious dining room filled with dark woods and an adjacent full-service bar and lounge area, or select a table in the covered outside dining area. This family-owned and operated restaurant's menu consists of an array of genuine Italian favorites including appetizers, soups, salads, pastas, sandwiches, gourmet pizzas, and dinner entrees of veal, shellfish, chicken, pork, and steaks. Specially prepared desserts and drink options from the bar, wine list or Italian coffees top off the meal perfectly. -Diane Dilov-Schultheis

Hiro's Sushi Bar is located in the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, and they claim to serve "some of Orlando's finest Sushi." Here you'll find distinguished Sushi Chef, Hiro Masaki who makes the sushi fresh. It is both a restaurant and bar where you can witness the traditional Japanese delights being prepared right in front of you. The menu includes more than a dozen varieties of ngiri sushi and seven maki sushi selections, along with appetizers and entrees. Hiro's Sushi Bar offers six diverse types of sake and serves the oldest Japanese premium beer, along with other spirits for your drinking pleasure. - Diane Dilov-Schultheis

The Hemisphere Steak & Seafood Restaurant is located on the top two floors of the Hyatt Regency Hotel at the Orlando International Airport. It offers amazing views of the airport below and serves both breakfast and dinner. The setting is fashionable and refined. The menu includes a delicious variety of globally savvy cuisine created from the finest and freshest ingredients. Breakfast offers a buffet style option and dinner includes an impressive wine variety. The Hemisphere Steak & Seafood Restaurant employs helpful and attentive staff to assist in your selections. International travelers and locals choose it for its upscale dinning experience. - Diane Dilov-Schultheis

Lobby South lounge can be found-you guessed it!-in the south lobby of the Four Diamond Hyatt Hotel. This is located in the Orlando International Airports on the fourth floor above the main terminal. It provides a casual and laid-back atmosphere, a nice place to get together for a few drinks, appetizers or an informal meal. Select from a variety of American favorites or try one of the Chef's specials. Take pleasure in the latest sporting occasions shown on big screen TVs. Bar closes at 1a.- Diane Dilov-Schultheis