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Aurora, Orlando, FL

Aurora

4.6
4.6
847 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 34 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
The stunning lightshow of auroras wouldn't be visible without the combination of unique elements. In turn, we know that true beauty can be found when people from all walks of life come together under one roof for a shared purpose. This is the spirit of Aurora at the Celeste. We believe wonder is created in the midst of communal experiences, particularly over a shared love for delicious food and captivating atmosphere.

An immersive concept set apart from all others in Orlando, Aurora is a restaurant experience that captures vast attention through colorful flavors, stunning ambiance, and refined service. With an emphasis on fresh, locally sourced food, Aurora is a glimmering spectacle within the Celeste Hotel experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Daily 16:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (407) 207-4700
  • Website
    https://thecelestehotel.com/restaurant/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mike Trudnak
  • Location
    4105 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826
  • Area
    Waterford Lakes
  • Parking Details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

HOURS 4PM-6PM DAILY

SPIRITS

  • NEW AMSTERDAM VODKAUS$7.00

    • BACARDIUS$7.00

      • CORAZON TEQUILAUS$7.00

        • OLD FORESTER BOURBONUS$7.00

          WINE

          • ESTRELLAUS$6.00

            CHARDONNAY, CALIFORNIA

            • PAUL CHEVALIERUS$6.00

              BRUT, FRANCE

              • PROVERBUS$6.00

                PINOT NOIR, CALIFORNIA

                DRAFT BEER

                • SPACE DUSTUS$5.00

                  IPA (ABV 8.2%)

                  • SUNSHINE GREETINGUS$5.00

                    HIBISCUS WHEAT (ABV 4.7%)

                    • UNDERDUCKUS$5.00

                      LIGHT LAGER (ABV 4.5%)

                      • DUKESUS$5.00

                        AMERICAN BROWN ALE (ABV 6%)

                        FROM THE KITCHEN

                        • FLORIDA WAGYU SLIDERSUS$8.00

                          Brioche Bun | White Cheddar | Celeste Sauce | Bacon Onion Jam | Arugula | Fries

                          • GREEN MUSSEL ROCKEFELLERUS$8.00

                            New Zealand Green Mussels | Sauteed Spinach | Champagne Cream | Citrus Gremolata

                            • *AHI TUNA BITESUS$8.00

                              Sesame Vinaigrette | Wasabi Crema | Togarashi | Flying Fish Roe | Phyllo Cup

                              • PEPPADEW HUMMUSUS$8.00

                                Olive Oil | Lavash | Baby Carrot Vegetable | Crispy Garbanzo

                                • TRUFFLE FRIESUS$8.00

                                  Parmesan Reggiano | Fresh Herbs | House Aioli

                                  *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood Shellfish, eggs or unpasteurized milk may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

                                    Last updated: 31 May 2024

                                    What 847 people are saying

                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                    4.6
                                    4.6 based on recent ratings
                                    • 4.6Food
                                    • 4.6Service
                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                    • 4.4Value

                                    Noise • Moderate

                                    Loved For

                                    • Orlando

                                      Contemporary American

                                    847 Reviews

                                    1. OpenTable Diner

                                      Washington DC

                                      2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      2 reviews

                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Food was PHENOMENAL. Service was prompt and friendly. Coco gave recommendations and checked on us frequently. Highly recommend!

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                                    2. Brittany

                                      Orlando

                                      1 review

                                      5.0

                                      1 review

                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      I came here for my birthday as well as to try their magical dining menu. What an incredible night. My friend and I had the bread service, ahi tuna bites and fried cheese to start. Would recommend all of them. Had the filet medallions and they were like butter. Perfectly cooked. The chocolate mousse cake was absolutely perfect. Service was impeccable as well. I will definitely be coming back! Thank you for making my birthday night so great!
                                      AuroraResponded 3 days ago
                                      Thank you for celebrating your birthday at the Aurora restaurant! We are so glad you enjoyed so many delicious dishes. And who doesn't love a little chocolate mousse cake on their birthday? We are so glad we got to be a part of your celebration, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another delicious meal soon!

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                                    3. William

                                      Orlando

                                      1 review

                                      4.0

                                      1 review

                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                      1. Overall 4
                                      2. Food 4
                                      3. Service 4
                                      4. Ambience 4
                                      Very good service and surprisingly great food for a middle-end hotel restaurant. Very impressed!
                                      AuroraResponded 2 days ago
                                      Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so glad you enjoyed your meal and can't wait to welcome you back!

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                                    4. Melissa

                                      Orlando

                                      2 reviews

                                      vip
                                      5.0

                                      2 reviews

                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Very happy with everything Glad they participated in magical dining or would not have known about the restaurant Definitely will return 😊
                                      AuroraResponded 3 days ago
                                      Thank you for dining with us! We are so glad that you found us through Magical Dining and got to enjoy some of the best of what our restaurant has to offer. We hope you will enjoy another delicious meal with us again soon!

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                                    5. OpenTable Diner

                                      Orlando

                                      13 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      13 reviews

                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Came here for magical dining and had an awesome experience! Melody was my server and she was great and gave some champagne for celebrating an anniversary! I got to meet chef Mike and he was so nice to come to our table to talk to us! All his dishes was so good with large portions and it was hot and came out quick! Appetizers got the oxtail empanadas, entrees for the fried chicken and shrimp, desserts was the beignets and super nova!
                                      AuroraResponded 3 days ago
                                      Thank you for celebrating your anniversary with our Magical Dining promotion! We are so glad Melody and Chef Mike made your experience so memorable. You definitely picked some delicious options off of our menu! We are already looking forward to your next meal with us!

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                                    6. Brandon

                                      West Palm Beach

                                      1 review

                                      5.0

                                      1 review

                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Food and service was excellent. Prices were fair and portions were HUGE! We will definitely be back.
                                      AuroraResponded 3 days ago
                                      Thank you for dining at the Aurora restaurant! We are thrilled that you enjoyed our generous portions and elevated service. We cannot wait for your next dining experience with us!

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                                    7. OpenTable Diner

                                      Orange County

                                      6 reviews

                                      vip
                                      5.0

                                      6 reviews

                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 4
                                      4. Ambience 4
                                      Aurora is a great restaurant tucked away near UCF’s campus. Went out for a girls night to celebrate a birthday and we all had their Magical Dining 3-Courses. We each got different appetizers, the fried cheese, oxtail empanadas, and hummus were delicious. The oxtail empanadas were so filling and a great portion. For entrees I ordered the filet medallions and they were also delicious. For dessert, the chocolate mousse cake was so decadent and I loved the white chocolate astronaut on top. Overall the food, price and decor make for a great spot to enjoy a night out or for a celebration.
                                      AuroraResponded 1 day ago
                                      Thank you for celebrating a stellar "Girls' Night" at the Aurora restaurant! We are so glad you and your guests got to sample so many wonderful menu items from our Magical Dining promotion. We do our best to emphasis flavor and presentation in even the smallest details, like our little chocolate astronaut! We can't wait for your next dining experience with us!

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                                    8. Harry

                                      Orlando

                                      2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      2 reviews

                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 4
                                      The food couldn’t have been any better. And the portions were large. Constance was our waitress and she did a fabulous job waiting on us. It was our first time having dinner there and we can’t wait to go back and try some of the other dishes. We were watching as the food was brought to neighboring tables and it all looked so good!
                                      AuroraResponded 3 days ago
                                      Thank you so much for your stellar review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed our delicious and generous portions as well as the elevated service from your server, Constance. We will absolutely share your compliments with her and her management team. We cannot wait for you to return and try some new dishes!

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                                    9. Barbara

                                      Orlando

                                      34 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      34 reviews

                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      We did the Magical Dining Experience and it was delicious. The portions were generous and tasty. We both brought home left overs from our main courses. We devoured the appetizers and dessert! Every meal we have had here has been fantastic since the Chef has returned!
                                      AuroraResponded 3 days ago
                                      Thank you for joining us for our Magical Dining promotion! Chef Mike has truly showcased some of the best flavors our restaurant has to offer, and we are so glad you enjoyed your meal. We hope you continue to enjoy many more stellar dining experiences with us!

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                                    10. Greg

                                      Orlando

                                      7 reviews

                                      vip
                                      5.0

                                      7 reviews

                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 4
                                      4. Ambience 3
                                      Very creative food and excellent options for Magical Dining.
                                      AuroraResponded 3 days ago
                                      Thank you for dining with us! We are so glad you enjoyed our elevated Magical Dining offerings, and we hope you will dine with us again soon!

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                                    Aurora is rated 4.6 stars by 847 OpenTable diners.

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                                    2 people
                                    19:00
                                    Booked 34 times today
                                    Google Map for Aurora

                                    4105 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826

                                    Additional information

                                    • Area
                                      Waterford Lakes
                                    • Hours of Operation
                                      Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Daily 16:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
                                    • Price
                                      $30 and under
                                    • Cuisines
                                      Contemporary American
                                    • Dining style
                                      Casual Elegant
                                    • Dress Code
                                      Business Casual
                                    • Parking Details
                                      Valet
                                    • Payment Options
                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                    • Executive Chef
                                      Mike Trudnak
                                    • Additional
                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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