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Aurora, Orlando, FL

Aurora

4.7
4.7
910 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Good for business meals
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 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (407) 207-4700
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mike Trudnak
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Experiences

  • Santa Breakfast Experience

    US$0.00 - US$42.00 per person

    Dec 15, 2024 only
    Join Aurora and The Celeste Hotel for Breakfast with Santa on 12/15/2024. Seating's at 8:30am or 10:30am. We will have a full breakfast buffet, live entertainment, cookie decorating for kids, hot chocolate station, photo op and meet and greet with Santa! Credit card required for booking but will only be charged in the event of cancellation in the last 7 days prior to the event or no-shows on the day of the event. Cancellation or no-show fee will be $25 per guest. Guests will pay for the experience on the day of the event.

What 910 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Innovative

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Contemporary American

  • Orlando

    Innovative

  • Orlando

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aurora offers an enchanting dining experience led by Chef Mike Trudnak, celebrated for "phenomenal food" and "spectacular presentations." The menu delights with creative dishes like oxtail empanadas and Supernova dessert. Despite occasional service hiccups, guests praise the "friendly staff" and the charming ambience. Ideal for special occasions and brunch traditions.

910 Reviews
  1. Tom

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were blown away with our experience at this restaurant. The food was amazing. A wonderfully unique menu with sublime flavors. The service was perfect. It was a bit dark (we used our iPhone light to clearly read the menu). Can’t wait to return & explore more menu items.
    AuroraResponded today
    Thank you for dining at the Aurora restaurant! We are so glad you enjoyed our elevated service and delicious offerings. We cannot wait for your next meal with us, and we can't wait to see what you try next!

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  2. Sylvia

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente comida, felicitaciones al chef. Joanna excelente mesera, atenta, amable y muy eficiente.
    AuroraResponded today
    Thank you for the stellar review! We are so glad Joanna made such a positive impact on your experience, and we hope you will dine with us again soon!

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  3. Bob

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The Presentation and Quality of the Thanksgiving Buffett was outstanding. A wide variety of food all of which was delicious. All six in our party enjoyed the meal very much. A minor drawback was the seating was in a large ballroom with little to no atmosphere (there was a cardboard turkey on each table). Could have at least dimmed the lights a little. Also, our original server was very slow and appeared to be in a bit of a fog. Fortunately, one of her fellow server's (Mia !) stepped up to assist her and did a great job. Reasonable price for the quality.
    AuroraResponded today
    Thank you for joining us for our Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet! We are so glad your party enjoyed their experience, and we are glad Mia was able to provide elevated service. We will absolutely consider your feedback when setting up our ballroom for future events, and we truly appreciate it! We hope you will dine with us again soon!

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  4. Tom

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food not overly noisy..staff was very nice
    AuroraResponded today
    Thank you for dining with us! We are so glad you enjoyed our attentive, friendly staff and delicious options. We hope you will visit again soon!

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  5. Katie

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted warmly at the door with a complimentary mimosa (your choice of orange, pineapple or cranberry juice). We were escorted through the buffet area to the large ballroom and our seats. The buffet was amazing! Huge cheese assortment with yummy bread, a carving station, yummy traditional Thanksgiving fare as well as some exciting others (a raw bar, yummy lo mein and a pasta station). The dessert selection was gigantic too. 10/10 would recommend and can’t wait to go back!
    AuroraResponded today
    Thank you for joining us for our Thanksgiving Day Brunch Buffet! You can't go wrong starting off your dining experience with a mimosa! We are so glad you loved our wide variety of options, and we hope you continue to include the Aurora restaurant in your holiday celebrations.

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  6. Kelleen

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about Thanksgiving Buffet was wonderful, from the welcome Champagne / Mimosa to the never ending dessert table. Selection was more than expected - breakfast, salad, charcuterie board, breads, seafood selections, carving stations with Turkey, Salmon, Ham and Prime Rib and all of the sides for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Service was attentive, drinks were replenished, dishes were removed and champagne refilled quickly. We would absolutely join Aurora again for Thanksgiving Day.
    AuroraResponded today
    Thank you for celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday with us! We are thrilled that you loved our varied offerings and attentive service. Chef Mike truly curates an unforgettable experience, and we cannot wait for your next visit. We are honored to be a part of your holiday traditions!

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  7. Christine

    Jacksonville

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous Thanksgiving buffet was fantastic. Super friendly and responsive staff from the free valet to attendant at the salad bar. Everyone was extremely pleasant, which is so nice to see. Great selections and variety, the cheese table had so many cheeses I could have made a meal on that alone, same with the desserts- my fav was the ice cream. I took my Dad and he was very impressed, thanks for a great meal.
    AuroraResponded today
    Thank you for joining us for our Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet! We pride ourselves in offering a wide variety, but we are especially proud of our massive cheese display. It could absolutely be a meal in itself! We are so glad you were impressed with our friendly staff, and we hope you and your father will dine with us again soon!

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  8. JOANN

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always!! Our third year and the quality is always consistently high!
    AuroraResponded today
    Thank you for joining us for our Thanksgiving celebration! We are honored that you have included the Aurora restaurant in your celebration traditions for three years in a row. We hope to continue to impress you with more wonderful buffets and holiday offerings through the years!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been enjoying holiday brunches at the Aurora for years and I think it just gets better and better each time. So glad to have Chef Mike back - he and his team do an amazing job! The selection of food and overall quality is top notch. But, my goodness, that dessert selection is unsurpassed! 🤤 Our service was somewhat less than ideal today. We had to ask several times for drinks and refills. Towards the end, we asked 2 times for water refills and never got them. Thankfully, being a buffet, this is the only thing we had to rely on our server for, so it is what it is. Maybe set water pitchers around in the future. Otherwise, this was yet another exceptional experience and our holiday was brighter for it! Thanks for taking time away from your families to host us! We’re eager to see what Christmas brings!
    AuroraResponded today
    Thank you for joining us for our Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet! Chef Mike always brings his best with a wide variety of savory offerings and delectable desserts. However, we apologize that your service was not as stellar as the food, and we will absolutely bring this to the attention of our Food and Beverage Manager to ensure all guests receive timely service. It is always a pleasure to host families for holiday celebrations, and we hope you dine with us again soon!

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  10. Charlie

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Food and service was spectacular!
    AuroraResponded today
    Thank you for the stellar review! We are thrilled that you were impressed with both our elevated food and service, and we are already looking forward to your next visit!

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FAQs

Aurora is rated 4.7 stars by 910 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Aurora

4105 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Waterford Lakes
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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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