Best Seafood Near SeaWorld
Fresh clams, shrimp, grouper, and more. 3 minutes from the park. 10% off with your ticket.
10% OFF — Show Your SeaWorld Ticket — Fresh Seafood, Italian Style
Italian Seafood, Fresh and Made to Order
The best seafood near SeaWorld is not inside the park. It is at Ciao Italia Ristorante, a family-owned Italian restaurant just 3 minutes away. Our seafood dishes are made fresh to order.
Start with our Zuppa di Pesce, a beautiful bowl of clams, mussels, calamari, and shrimp in cherry tomato broth. For your main course, try the Linguine alle Vongole with fresh clams, the Linguine con Scampi, or the showstopper Risotto alla Pescatora.
Show your SeaWorld ticket and save 10% on dinner for the whole table.
From the Gulf to Your Plate
Our Cernia alla Puttanesca features Gulf grouper with olives, capers, peppers, and tomato sauce. The Salmone Toscano is pan-seared with Tuscan herbs. The Ravioli di Pesce is stuffed seafood ravioli in a light tomato cream sauce.
Whether you love shellfish, white fish, or salmon, the seafood menu at Ciao Italia has something for you. Everything is prepared Italian-style with fresh herbs, good olive oil, and real technique.
Free parking, walk-ins welcome, and a kids menu for the non-seafood eaters in the family.
Practical Details
Cuisine
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Hours
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Parking
Free self-parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters or garages.
Location
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. Near SeaWorld, I-Drive, and the Convention Center.
Reservations
Book online through OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770. Walk-ins always welcome.
Private Dining
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110. Custom menus available.
About Dining Near SeaWorld Orlando
After a full day at SeaWorld Orlando, the usual routine is predictable: leave the park, drive up International Drive, and settle for the first chain restaurant with an open table. It works, but it is not memorable. The area around SeaWorld has dozens of dining options, most of them forgettable.
What most visitors do not realize is that some of the best food near SeaWorld is not on International Drive at all. The side streets off I-Drive are home to independent restaurants that serve real, made-from-scratch meals at fair prices. These are the places locals eat.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is one of those places. Tucked on Westwood Boulevard 3 minutes from SeaWorld SeaWorld, it has been run by the Navarra family since 1991. The menu is classic Italian: homemade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, lamb chops, and a wine list that covers every region of Italy.
Families coming from SeaWorld appreciate the casual atmosphere, the free parking, and the 10% ticket discount. Couples enjoy the quieter dining room and the chance to share a bottle of wine after a busy day. It is the kind of restaurant that turns a theme park vacation into something a little more special.
Getting to Ciao Italia from SeaWorld
Ciao Italia is roughly half a mile south of SeaWorld on Westwood Boulevard, just off International Drive. The drive takes about 3 minutes with no highway involved. Turn right on Westwood from I-Drive and the restaurant is right there with free self-parking. If you are walking from nearby hotels, it is also an easy walk along International Drive.
More Questions About Dining Near SeaWorld Orlando
Where do locals eat near SeaWorld Orlando?
Locals in the SeaWorld area often recommend Ciao Italia Ristorante on Westwood Boulevard. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been open since 1991, and it avoids the tourist-trap feel of many International Drive restaurants. Homemade pasta, fair prices, free parking, and a casual atmosphere.
Is Ciao Italia a good restaurant for families after SeaWorld?
Absolutely. Ciao Italia is casual and welcoming, with no dress code. The kids menu is $13 and includes gelato. Families come in straight from SeaWorld in park clothes and feel right at home. The restaurant is 3 minutes from the park, parking is free, and walk-ins are welcome.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from SeaWorld Orlando
The drive from SeaWorld Orlando to Ciao Italia takes about 3 minutes. Head toward International Drive and continue to Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, with free parking right in front. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best seafood near SeaWorld?
Ciao Italia Ristorante serves fresh Italian seafood just 3 minutes from SeaWorld Orlando. Clams, shrimp, grouper, salmon, mussels, calamari, and more.
What seafood dishes does Ciao Italia have?
Linguine alle Vongole, Linguine con Scampi, Risotto alla Pescatora, Ravioli di Pesce, Cernia alla Puttanesca, Salmone Toscano, and Zuppa di Pesce.
How far is Ciao Italia from SeaWorld?
About 3 minutes by car at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
How do I get the 10% discount?
Show your valid SeaWorld ticket or pass to your server.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are always welcome. For weekends or groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Is there a kids menu?
Yes. $13 per child, includes gelato.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front.
Is Ciao Italia a good option after a day at SeaWorld?
Absolutely. Families come in after park days in casual clothes — no dress code. The kids menu is $13 with gelato included, and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming.
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Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on Westwood Boulevard since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.