Whether you have recently started the Paleo diet, or you have been following it for a long time, one of the most difficult things about the entire experience is missing out on eating out at restaurants and cafes with your friends and family.
Most of the time, such food places will not cater to the Paleo diet, which can make it really hard to find foods that you can eat.
When restaurants do not cater to specific dietary requirements, it can feel quite disheartening, but thankfully, there are a select few restaurants that make it their mission to provide food for as many dietary requirements and allergens as possible.
However, finding these places among the sea of restaurants that are available in Orlando can prove to be its own challenge.
This is why we have made it our mission to do all of the research in finding these restaurants, so you don’t have to. Instead, you can sit back and relax while reading our life of the best Paleo restaurants in Orlando.
You can browse through this list and decide which places are going to go on your to-visit list, so you don’t have to avoid eating out at restaurants in the future.
Too Much Sauce
Too Much Sauce focusses on homemade sauces that are all 100% gluten free, and they are also made in house with fresh ingredients that you can definitely taste. They have a wide variety of more than 10 bold flavors, like Chimichurri, Greek Herbs, and their Sweet & Spicy Coconut Ginger Sauce.
You can head to the sauce bar and choose from a range of locally made hot sauces. When it comes to Paleo food, you can create your own bowl to ensure that it suits your dietary requirements. We will leave some of their build-your-own bowls below for you to browse.
BYOB Kids
Pick 1 Base Pick 1 Veggie Pick 1 Protein Pick 1 Topping Pick 1 Sauce – $4.99
- Jasmine Rice
- Brown Rice
- Black Beans
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Lime Spicy Coleslaw
- Quinoa
- Rosemary Cauliflower Rice
- Kale (mixed w/ Dried Cranberries, Carrots & Purple Cabbage)
- No Base
BYOB Small
Pick 2 Bases Pick 1 Veggie Pick 1 Protein Pick 2 Toppings Pick 1 Sauce – $6.99
- White Rice
- Brown Rice
- Black Beans
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Lime Spicy Coleslaw
- Quinoa
- Cauliflower Rice
- Kale (mixed w/ Dried Cranberries, Carrots & Purple Cabbage)
- No Base
BYOB Regular
Pick 2 Bases Pick 2 Veggies Pick 2 Proteins Pick Toppings Pick Sauce – $8.99
- White Rice
- Brown Rice
- Black Beans
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Lime Spicy Coleslaw
- Quinoa
- Cauliflower Rice
- Kale (mixed w/ Dried Cranberries, Carrots & Purple Cabbage)
- No Base
Fresh Kitchen
Fresh Kitchen offers 100% gluten free food, antibiotic free meats, homemade sauces, and 100% olive oil in their food.
They also have dairy free options and no processed sugar options that you can choose from where required. They believe that serving fresh and high quality ingredients that nourish and energize your body is really important.
They are aware that what we eat affects our health and appearance, and determines our disposition, and they cater to this.
All of their food is made from scratch and is completely made fresh to order. Their menu includes pressed juice, teas, and juice frescas that are prepared in house daily.
To keep up with changing taste buds, their recipes change with the seasons. They believe that the thing that makes them different is due to the preparation and taste.
They offer flavorful veggies, expertly charred meats and chicken, and perfectly cooked rice, quinoa, and noodles. They believe in convenience and speed, offering great food that is served fast to keep up with your active lifestyle.
Freshfields Farm
The majority of their products come directly from farmers, growers and packing plants. By buying in bulk directly from the source, they are able to eliminate distribution trucks and warehouses, which gets farm fresh food to you fresher and cheaper.
They partner with both local farmers and national suppliers to bring you the highest quality, freshest produce available.
Hash House A Go Go
You will be able to enjoy twisted farm food and crafted cocktails at Hash House A Go Go. You can expect to be served Midwest inspired food that you will love, so you can pay a visit for the full Hash House experience.
This is a unique dining experience, and there are lots of options available on the menu that can be made suitable for a Paleo diet.
Mooyah Burgers, Fries, And Shakes
Some of the things that you can expect at this restaurant are customizable burgers, hand-cut fries, and seven flavors of shakes that are made from real ice cream.
There are lots of other savory surprises on the menu, and all menu items can be made to your spec. They have lifestyle burgers on the menu that are Vegan, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Keto, and Vegetarian to help you to keep your dietary requirements on track.
Rio Rio Restaurant
The Peruvian inspired restaurant is called Pio Pio, which is a small family owned and operated business. This is a restaurant that offers a selection of foods that goes well beyond chicken and sides.
They like to bring it back to the basics, offering menu items such as marinated rotisserie chicken, vegetarian rice & beans, maduros and tostones plantains, avocado salad, and the addictive homemade ají sauce that is served with all food orders.
Drunken Monkey Coffee
At this location, you can enjoy lots of traditional coffee house goodness and homestyle food and desserts.
This cafe was created to fill the need for excellent coffee and food that everyone in Orlando can eat. They want everybody to be able to enjoy their service, which is why they have lots of veggie, vegan and gluten-free choices as well as non-veggie foods. You could even make some changes to make your food Paleo-friendly.
Fogo De Chao
Fogo De Chao aims to bring you seasonal salads, irresistibly fresh vegetables, imported meats and cheeses, artisan breads and more. You will be able to enjoy all of the flavors of Brazil without having to visit, and be relaxed in a more casual environment.
You can also choose to unwind with friends over craft cocktails and carefully selected wines, or share Brazilian-inspired appetizers and small plates.
Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux
Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux is a contemporary neighborhood café that serves savory fare with a cycling flair in the heart of Orlando’s Audubon Park Garden District.
They offer a casual and cool environment that makes it ideal for connecting with others, and they are known for some of the finest food, coffee and craft beers in town.
It was created based on a passion for healthy living, shared community, and honoring the environment.
Vitality Bowls
If you have never experienced the joy of a vitality bowl, then you might want to head on down here to enjoy their array of superfoods.
The menu features antioxidant-packed acai bowls, smoothies, fresh juice, salads, and Paninis.
One of the most popular items on the menu is the Green Bowl, which is a blend of Graviola, Almond Milk, Dates, Spirulina, Spinach, Kale, Strawberries and Bananas; topped with Organic Granola, Bananas, Kiwi, Hemp Seeds and Honey.
You could easily make changes to certain dishes to make them Paleo-friendly, but there are so many options to choose from that you will be spoilt for choice.
An açaí bowl is a nutritional powerhouse that is made from a thick blend of the Amazon’s antioxidant-rich organic açaí berry, topped with organic granola (gluten free available), and a selection of superfood ingredients.
They also offer the nutrient-packed superfruits pitaya, graviola, and acerola as a base for bowls.
Their bowls and smoothies do not contain any ice, frozen yoghurt, artificial preservatives, trans fats, or any other fillers. Most of their superfoods are organic, and everything is made fresh to order.
Texas De Brazil
Texas De Brazil is an authentic Brazilian steakhouse, which is why all of their meats are cooked the gaucho way, meaning over an open flame with natural wood charcoal. You can savor traditional Brazilian churrasco cooking served with the generous spirit and hospitality that Texas is known for.
They slow-roast their meats over open flames and present an impressive display of seasonal greens, vegetable dishes and regional delicacies. The succulent meats are brought to each group’s table and carved in a show of skill.
You will be able to treat yourself to a wide array of chef-crafted salads, roasted vegetables, imported cheeses and charcuterie, and enjoy house-baked cheese bread, garlic mashed potatoes and fried bananas.
Turn your card to green, and expert carvers generously serve you sizzling beef, lamb, pork, chicken and Brazilian sausage. Simply turn your card to red to take a break.
Chipotle
Chipotle offers a Paleo option on their menu, so you can go ahead and try their featured bowl with Supergreens Salad, Chicken, Fajita Veggies, Tomatillo-Green Salsa, and Guacamole. You can even choose to mix things up by adding New Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice for a lower carb way to start your bowl.