• Located in Central Florida, Orange County contains more than 50 cities and unincorporated areas, including Orlando, Oakland, Edgewood and Bay Lake. However, if you're in Orange County, including its eastern region, you're likely in an area that, as far as the post office is concerned, is considered part of Orlando. And, since most of East Orange County overlaps such a giant metropolitan center, you can find many restaurants in the area.
  
  

Wasabi Japanese Cuisine & Grill

• Located within the Timber Springs Plaza, on the east side of Orange County, Wasabi Japanese Cuisine & Grill specializes in a wide variety of sushi, sashimi and especially signature rolls. In particular, the restaurant offers more than 60 rolls, from the classic California roll to the seafood-packed "Double Dragon Roll." And most of the rolls served at Wasabi Japanese Cuisine are exclusive creations of that restaurant. The extensive menu (even for Asian cuisine) also features tempura, teriyaki and hibachi dishes of steak, chicken, vegetables and seafood. Wasabi Japanese Cuisine & Grill opens from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays; and 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays.
  
  Wasabi Japanese Cuisine & Grill
  
  457 South Avalon Park Blvd., Suite 600
  
  Orlando, FL 32828
  
  407-658-9599
  
  wasabisushiorlando.com
  
  

Lil' Anthony's Italian Pizzeria

• Also located at the Timber Springs Plaza, Lil' Anthony's Italian Pizzeria sits right next to Wasabi Japanese Cuisine--in just a few steps, we move from East Asia to Southern Europe for a little taste of Italy. However, despite being an "Italian pizzeria," Lil' Anthony's actually specializes in New York-style pizzas. Besides pizzas, Lil' Anthony's also serves traditional Italian-American food, including calzones and pastas, as well as some distinctly American dishes, including buffalo wings and French fries. Lil' Anthony's Italian Pizzeria opens from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays; and 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays.
  
  Lil' Anthony's Italian Pizzeria
  
  425 S. Avalon Park Blvd.
  
  Orlando, FL. 32828
  
  407-737-7499
  
  lilanthonys.com
  
  

Sweet Mama's

• Just off of Lake Whippoorwill, Sweet Mama's sits in southeast Orange County, within the unincorporated area of Lake Hart (although still technically in Orlando). This newly remodeled family restaurant offers a nice, casual atmosphere, and serves a number of classic, mostly country, American dishes. A dedicated breakfast menu includes pancakes, omelets, breakfast sandwiches and other typical breakfast dishes, while a lunch/dinner combination menu mainly features hamburgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and wraps. Sweet Mama' opens from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sundays and Mondays.
  
  Sweet Mama's
  
  12205 Narcoossee Road
  
  Orlando, FL 32832
  
  407-282-7737
  
  

Eastside Bistro

• This cozy East Orange County Restaurant mainly specializes in lighter fare, such as salads, sandwiches, wraps and flatbread dishes. However, a small selection of larger entrées at Eastside Bistro features steak, pork, seafood and pasta dishes. In addition, the restaurant serves a variety of beers, wines and cocktails. As of September 2010, kids eat free with the purchase of adult entrées every Monday. Eastside Bistro opens from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., Fridays and Saturdays; and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays.
  
  Eastside Bistro
  
  12001 Avalon Lake Dr., Suite F
  
  Orlando, FL 32828
  
  407-381-0096
  
  eastsidebistroatavalon.com