Most major large cities have a restaurant or two that are a full tier above all others, offering a classic, elevated dining experience of the type that’s increasingly hard to come by these days. In Orlando, Norman’s at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is one. Internationally lauded as one of the world’s best hotel restaurants, this is a highly recommended dinner destination during your vacation.
Norman’s vibrant, celebrated “New World cuisine” artfully blends Latin, Caribbean, Asian, African, and American influences. The stellar food, thoughtfully curated wine list, impeccable service, elegant atmosphere, and gorgeous lake- and golf-course views add up to the most exceptional and memorable of fine dining experiences.
About Chef Norman Van Aken
The restaurant is named after legendary Chef Norman Van Aken, nicknamed “the founding father of New World cuisine” and considered the pioneer of fusion cuisine in America. He’s the only Floridian on the prestigious James Beard “Who’s Who in American Food and Beverage” list, and his establishment was a finalist for one of the greatest culinary honors in the nation, the James Beard title of “Best Restaurant in America.”
Van Aken has published five acclaimed cookbooks and a book of memoirs, while he and his restaurant have achieved numerous accolades and awards over the years. He also hosts a weekly radio show on NPR called “A Word on Food” and is a frequent guest on national television programs, a celebrity chef in the truest meaning of the term—famous first and foremost for his culinary accomplishments, rather than his media profile.
Interested in Dining at Norman’s at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes?
Simply put, there’s no finer fine dining experience in all of Orlando. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of luxury and indulge in the freshest, highest quality food prepared with unmatched skill and imagination while on your vacation. Let us know you’d like to dine at Norman’s and we’ll make your reservation and take care of transportation and all other logistics.
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