DoveCote

DoveCote brings a refined Parisian brasserie sensibility to downtown Orlando's CNL Center, with soaring ceilings, vintage French posters, a zinc bar, and cooking that honors classical technique while incorporating Florida's exceptional seafood and produce. The Steak Frites, built around a dry-aged hanger steak with pommes frites and a peppercorn-shallot pan sauce, is the dish that most completely captures what a brasserie should do — deeply satisfying in its simplicity, elevated by the quality of its execution. The whole roasted fish, changed daily based on what arrived from the docks, reflects the kitchen's confidence in its sourcing. The bar program is excellent, with a classic French cocktail list and an expertly curated wine cellar. Book for dinner, start with the charcuterie and oysters, and order the steak frites.