FS/TEC
Sep 14 – 16, 2025
Gaylord PalmsKissimmee, FL

Event Info

When: Sunday, September 14 through Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Where: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center - 6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Restaurants & Dining

The Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center offers exceptional on-site dining options ranging from upscale steakhouses to casual cafés, ensuring you never have to venture far for a satisfying meal between sessions. Step outside the convention center, and you'll discover Kissimmee's vibrant food scene featuring everything from authentic Florida seafood to international cuisine that reflects the area's diverse cultural influences. Whether you're looking for a quick bite during a break, a sophisticated dinner to impress clients, or a taste of local Florida flavors, Kissimmee's dining landscape provides the perfect complement to your FSTEC experience. Explore our curated recommendations below to make the most of your culinary journey while attending the restaurant industry's premier technology event.

Dining at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

  • Old Hickory Steakhouse - Discover classic elevated steakhouse cuisine at the newly renovated Old Hickory Steakhouse
  • MOOR - Moor partners with local fishmongers to bring you regionally inspired dishes
  • Villa de Flora - An elevated atmosphere with fresh and seasonal modern coastal Mediterranean food
  • Wreckers Sports Bar - Enjoy your favorite games while enjoying selections from the diverse sports bar menu
  • SandBar - Serving refreshing salads, flavorful flatbreads, tasty sandwiches, and a kids' menu
  • Socio - Upscale Cuban-inspired bar and lounge with shareable small plates and specialty beverages
  • Emerald Bay Café & Market - An open-air market featuring expanded bistro seating
  • The Cocoa Bean Coffee House - Grab-and-go coffee serving a variety of Starbucks beverages and small bites
  • Jamba - Delicious and nutritious smoothies, fresh-squeezed juices, and made-to-order bowls
  • Cold Stone Creamery - Serving super-premium Ice Cream, churned from the finest ingredients and mixed to order
A view of Orlando, FL at dusk

Local Restaurants & Dining Options

  • Istanbul Grill - Experience the vibrant flavors of traditional Turkish cuisine through a selection of authentic halal dishes
  • Volcano Hot Pot - Centuries of Asian culinary tradition come together with the ancient communal spirit of Chinese hot pot and the dynamic energy of modern Korean BBQ
  • Eskina Restaurant & Bar - One of the most famous Brazilian restaurants in Orlando
  • Mr. & Mrs. Crab - Kissimmee - A fun nautical-themed spot for seafood boils
  • Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - Chefs put on a show at this Japanese chain offering hibachi items, traditional dishes, and sushi
  • Dos Bocas Restaurant - Family owned serving authentic Puerto Rican cuisine
  • El Cilantrillo Restaurant Old Town - Where authentic Puerto Rican flavors meet tradition and community
  • Charley's Steak House - A classic chophouse delivering wood-fired aged beef, plus seafood and wine in a sophisticated space
  • Peacock Alley - Elegant hotel lounge serving signature cocktails and small plates
  • Colombia Restaurant - Traditional Spanish restaurant with roots tracing back to 1905
  • Space 220 - A fully immersive dining experience serving upscale, contemporary fare aboard the Centauri Space Station
  • Ford's Garage Kissimmee - Your go-to neighborhood burger and brew joint serving mouthwatering All-American favorites with a vintage vibe

Things to Do in Kissimmee

There's no shortage of attractions in and around Orlando, FL. Whether you enjoy parks, cinema, museums, or aquatic life, there's something for everyone.

Local Attractions

  • Walt Disney World Resort
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not!
  • Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
  • SeaWorld Orlando
  • Madame Tussauds Orlando
  • Museum of Illusions Orlando
  • Museum of Military History
  • Celebration Lakeside Park
  • Orlando Museum of Art
  • American Heritage Gallery
Disney's Cinderella Castle