Winter Garden is already home to some of Central Florida’s best restaurants, which is precisely why “Market to Table” fits in so well on Plant Street. Located right down a small alleyway off Plant Street, past the Axum coffee, is a cozy-looking entrance where you’ll find “Market to Table.” While they have been around for about five years, their cuisine carries a rich and classical flavor profile that reflects the years of culinary talent that goes into it.
Chef Ryan Freelove is the chef behind it all, and he has put this culinary dream into place. He grew up locally in Winter Park and then graduated from the Pennsylvania Institute for Culinary Arts. Chef Freelove even traveled abroad to discover the best of Europe’s food and wine scene for a couple of years before coming back to Central Florida. In addition, he learned from some of the best chefs at prominent local restaurants such as Victoria and Albert’s, The Ritz Carlton Orlando and the Peabody Orlando. This extensive background certainly explains why his food really stands out and carries that elevated flavor with every bite.
Their lunch menu has this delightfully refreshing “Lunch Box” that gives you a little taste of everything. The perfectly house seared salmon or the grilled beef brochettes will be a new sensation for your tastebuds as it captures a simple yet savory taste throughout. The sides are crafted to perfection regardless of what you choose; the tabouli or red bliss potato salad would be strong recommendations, though. For some starters, you can try their charcuterie board, and it’s laid out with some of the best meats and even some grilled focaccia; and the fried calamari has the perfect crunch and is seasoned quite well.
If you have time for a cocktail, they are going to be the perfect stop for you. The Queen’s Honey Bee with the butterfly pea flower-infused gin, elderflower, dolin blanc and orange bitters has a wonderful and refreshing taste to it. If you want something a little sweeter, the Bobby Pickford may be the best choice with its pineapple-infused vodka, lime juice, pineapple juice, house-made vanilla and pomegranate grenadine. Either one of these are excellent choices, and they are accompanied by many more on the menu. Starting in 2022, their dinner menu is going to be their primary focus, so be sure to check out their dinner options like the New Bedford Scallops, Filet Mignon or Atlantic Triple Tail
