Mills 50® District

One of Orlando’s oldest neighborhoods, Mills 50 is known for having more MICHELIN Guide restaurants and public murals than any other part of the city. Laying claim to a sizable Asian-American and Pacific Islander community, Mills 50 hosts a culturally diverse lineup of restaurants, nightspots (including live music venues), retailers and service providers.

You will find many great places to eat when you visit Mills 50 — starting with more MICHELIN Guide restaurants than any other district or town in the Orlando area. They include Bib Gourmand honorees Z Asian, Bánh Mì Boy, The Strand, UniGirl and Zaru, plus MICHELIN Guide Recommended eateries Black Rooster Taqueria, Edoboy, Kaya, Shin Jung Korean Restaurant, Tori Tori, Kai Kai and Sticky Rice.

Numerous other Asian restaurants await you here. Covering a range of flavors and cultures, standouts include Yamasan Sushi & Grill, Pho Bar Vietnamese Kitchen, Little Saigon, Mamak Asian Street Food, Ming’s Bistro, Poke Hana, and Pop Thai, among many others.

Mills 50 also has Black Bean Deli, which has been serving traditional Cuban dishes for nearly 20 years. Cannot decide between Asian and Hispanic/Latin menus? Mix and match at popular fusion restaurants such as Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa and its sister restaurant, Pigzza, plus Tako Cheena.

You can dig into gourmet takes on traditional American dishes, too. Of note are the French-inspired Bites & Bubbles, slices as big as your head at Lazy Moon Pizza, and Phat Ash Bakes, which bills itself as a speakeasy bakery. And for a fusion of handcrafted pick-me-ups and art, stop by Qreate Coffee.
 

Mills 50’s dining choices are perfectly complemented by its nightlife. One of the most popular venues is Will’s Pub, which is a great place to see live bands — as are its sister clubs, Lil Indies and Dirty Laundry. But the fact is, you can’t throw a stone without hitting a memorable place to grab a drink in this district. It even makes its own alcohol, thanks to Ten10 Brewing Co. and Zymarium Meadery, both of which have tasting rooms, and Quantum Leap Winery, which is not open to walk-in visitors but offers online sales and supplies restaurants throughout the area. Other watering holes worth checking out include Grape & The Grain and Pour Choice Taphouse.

The Mills 50 District is known for its assortment of brightly colored, professionally illustrated murals that pay homage to various aspects of Orlando living. In fact, Mills 50 has more distinctive, large-scale murals than any other district in the city — not to mention public art boxes and even painted dumpsters and storm drains.

Orlando’s Mills 50 district features an engaging mix of shops and service providers, many of which predate the area’s renaissance as a dining and nightlife hub. A prime example is Colonial Photo & Hobby, which has been serving the community for more than 60 years. As its name implies, this store doesn’t just offer the latest photography equipment, but also merchandise to feed just about any hobby imaginable.

Variety is at the heart of Mills 50’s other retailers. Stock up on exotic Asian groceries and merchandise at Dong A Imports, or nab cool threads while supporting a great cause at Out of the Closet Thrift Store, to name two of the area’s most unique shops. A recent edition is Lacastro Store, which offers boutique shopping just for men.

We would be remiss if we failed to point out that Mills 50 offers a huge collection of spas and salons. Pop into any of these venues for a relaxing treatment that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and ready to explore more of this hip district.