Big Fin™ Seafood Kitchen opened on December 1, 2009 in the Dellagio Town Center on Dr. Phillips’ Famous Restaurant Row along Sand Lake Road and quickly became a favorite among locals, conventioneers, and tourists alike. Big Fin™ still remains as the desired “go-to” restaurant 3 ½ years later located in the heart of Central Florida’s tourist area near all of the Orlando attractions, hotels and resorts. The tourist area includes about a 5 mile radius around the restaurant location. Big Fin™ is conveniently located just 3 miles from the Orlando Orange County Convention Center along International Drive, 3 miles from Universal Orlando Theme Park, 5 miles from Sea World and Discovery Cove and minutes from Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, Downtown Disney, Epcot and Animal Kingdom.
The upscale casual restaurant is open every day at 5pm and serves Global Fresh Seafood, Steaks and Pasta along with Sushi and a featured Raw Bar.The extensive menu features items such as Whole Maine Lobster (1 ½lb. served daily, 3, 4 & 5lb. upon request), Blue Crab Crusted Grouper, a wide variety of unique Sushi Rolls (Our most popular being the Krakatoa which is Alaskan King Crab, avocado, and arugula topped with lobster, surimi, masago, jalapeño oil, spicy mayo, and baked), Filet Mignon, Swordfish, Alaskan King Crab Claws & Legs, Create-your-own Pasta, Lobster Mac-n-Cheese, Mussels, Scallops, raw Fresh Oysters, steamed Fresh Oysters or grilled fresh Oysters, Clams, Mahi Piccata, Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna, Cold Water Lobster Tails, Shrimp Cocktail, Seafood Escabeche, Calamari, Maryland Style Crab Cakes, Alligator as well as Large, Jumbo, Colossal, Super Colossal, & Titan Stone Crab Claws (In season October 15th-May 15th). Big Fin™ also has a widely diverse Wine and Drink Menu highlighting about 101 different wines, 19 different Big Fin specialty drinks and martinis, 15 different domestic and imported beers, 13 options of single malt scotch, as well as 3 different types of Oyster Shooters.
Since the opening in December 2009 Big Fin™ has served:
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Almost a ½ million fresh shucked oysters
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32,000 lbs. of Whole Maine Lobsters
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Over 100,000 Stone Crab claws
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44,000 Sushi Rolls
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38,000 lbs. of Grouper
In 2012 alone Big Fin™ served:
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160,000 fresh shucked oysters
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10,000 lbs. of Whole Maine Lobster
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32,000 lbs. of Stone Crab Claws
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13,000 Sushi Rolls
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12,000 lbs. of Grouper
Within a short distance to Big Fin™ Seafood Kitchen are many area hotels such as the Hilton Orlando Convention Center, Rosen Shingle Creek, The Peabody Orlando, JW Marriott Grande Lakes, Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes, Rosen Centre, Rosen Plaza, Westin Imagine, Orlando World Center Marriott, Waldorf Astoria, Wyndham Orlando, Caribe Royale, Doubletree Universal, Crowne Plaza Universal, Lowes Portofino Resort, Hard Rock Hotel, Royal Pacific Resort, Hyatt Grande Cypress, Marriott Harbour Lakes, Marriot Grande Vista, Swan & Dolphin Hotels, WDW Hilton, Buena Vista Palace, Marriott Royal Palms and the Bohemian Hotel Celebration.
Since Big Fin™ is located in the center of all of these wonderful hotels and theme parks, the new and upcoming attractions draw people from all over the world. Universal Orlando Resort just announced the expansion of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter where they will be adding Diagon Alley (anticipated opening in 2014) which will bring new rides, restaurants, and shops as well as the Hogwarts Express offering transportation between Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure. Universal Orlando Resort also announced the all new 3-D Transformers Ride opening on June 21, 2013. Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort will be premiering its newest parade called Disney Festival of Fantasy in 2014 featuring the newest and some older characters. Downtown Disney will be expanding and doubling its restaurant, shopping, and entertainment. Fun Spot will also be expanding and adding new rides including rollercoasters! Orlando is also known for their hometown NBA team the Orlando Magic. Their home court is located at the Amway Arena in downtown Orlando where an exposed practice court is also located. Fans walking down the street can look in and see their favorite NBA players shoot some hoops from time to time. In other sporting news, soccer is rapidly growing. The Orlando City Soccer Team has just made a bid to become a part of Major League Soccer. Although the Atlanta Braves are not an Orlando team, Disney’s Wide World of Sports hosts their spring training and nearly all of the games are sold out.
The awards Big Fin™ Seafood Kitchen has received in its 3 ½ year history consists of:
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Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards Critic’s Choice for Best Seafood Restaurant in Orlando
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Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence (2011 & 2012)
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Open Table’s Diner’s choice Award (2010, 2011 & 2012)
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Zagat Excellence Rating (2012 & 2013)
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CFHLA (Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association) Bacchus Bash annual charity event 1st place Best Menu Item & 1st place Most Money Generated Food Item (2010)
Big Fin™ Seafood Kitchen does not require reservations but highly recommends them. Guest Dinner Reservations can be made directly on this site through the Open Table reservation system or by simply calling (407) 615-8888.
Big Fin™ Seafood Kitchen offers complimentary valet and self-parking.
Private Dining Rooms are available to host Group Dinners, Corporate Meetings, Birthday & Anniversary Celebrations or Cocktail Receptions. The Bar-A-Cuda Patio & Trophy Bar are available to host cocktail receptions for up to 150 guests and the entire restaurant is available for exclusive events for up to 450 guests. Larger events can easily be accommodated by utilizing outside areas of the restaurant.
