best offsite restaurants

[lov2dis]

I am looking at going offsite to eat a bit more next trip and need some recommendations.
Bear in mind that last time over we ate at Golden Coral the first night - it was such an awful experience that we stuck to on-site restaurants the rest of the trip.
So - no plastic plates or queuing to pay for the meal before eating it.
Any suggestions?

Thanks

[SimonB]

If you get out to the Crossroads near DTD there are a few decent places. TGI Fridays, Uno's, Olive Garden were all very nice.

[Bozza]

There's loads but I'll kick off with three...

Bahama Breeze seems to be universally loved. Good food, massive portions and nice drinks, a relaxed atmosphere and all for bargain prices.

Sweet Tomatoes is great when you've had enough of the usual deep fried fare - lots of healthy salads, soups and pastas. It's an 'all you care to eat' buffet and an amazing price again.

Olive Garden - bizarrely as an Italian food fan, I'd not been to this place in my previous 10 or so trips but went here last time. Again - very decent food for a remarkable price. The 'free' salad is a very nice start to the meal.

(All of these places are very much 'fun food' rather than fine dining)

[mainecoon lover]

Bahama Breeze, Red Lobster, Cracker Barrell are all lovely places to eat.

[Celica190]

We loved Outback Steakhouse, TGI Fridays and Applebees.

[TJayy]

Cici's pizza is lovely cheap pizza if a little "school dinnerish" when you sit down.

Also had a nice meal at Nascar at Universal and The Angus Steak House (not sure of the exact title but it was at LBV) nice steaks but not a great veggie choice.

[*source*]

Applebees, Cracker Barrell and Bahama Breeze to name a few...

Definately NOT Golden Corral (don't let one bad experience put you off though - there are other nice places out there!) x

[sunkisser]

Applebees...so good we went there twice. The kids didn't want the kids meal choice so we asked for jacket potatoes. They got a desert too and it only cost $1.50 each.
TGI at the Crossroads, and Nascar in Citywalk were both great. Tried the NBA place in Citywalk and was very dissapointed. Planet Hollywood wasn't that great either. It's gone down hill a bit in recent years.

[peter pan's mum]

Bahama Breeze is lovely and great value.

[JOERAZ]

Tony Romas on Int. Drive was nice,
Loaded mash, yummmmmmmmm
Steaks are good too,, famous for ribs is thats your thing too

[pongo]

chilis is lovely also we love black angus for just about the best steak ive ever tasted!

[lov2dis]

Wow, thanks for the really fast responses.
Sounds like we missed out on some good food.
Bahama Breeze seems to be widely recommended - definitely one to try next time I think.
I'll see what else comes up and narrow it down to a couple more.

[BevS97]

We found a new place on our last trip, Mimi's Diner it's just past the Loop on Osceola, we really liked it in there.

[BONZO]

Just to add Carrabba's Italian Grill - Kirkman Road

Had a high end restaurant feel but family friendly with great food and service.


http://www.carrabbas.com

[wjd]

We love Uno's on the 192 near oldtown, theres also on near the crossroads, it's like TGI friday's but better and the food is fab with a large menu.
Uno's (http://www.unos.com/)

[sparklepants]

Our fav's are Olive Garden & Bahama Breeze.

[jolobro]

Red lobster ia a must , we missed it on our 1st and 2nd visit ! its just lovey food and the cheddar bay biscuits mmmmmmmmmm :d:

[Disneydavey]

Maggiano's Italian adjacent to Wonderworks, wonderful place, amazing portions
Outback
Tony Romas
Hooters for a quick meal and some footy on Telly

[Helenr]

Just to add Carrabba's Italian Grill - Kirkman Road

Had a high end restaurant feel but family friendly with great food and service.


http://www.carrabbas.com

Another vote from us. We also like Bennigans

[Villainlover]

Magic Mining Company on 192 .. been having great steaks there since 1995 ... hasn't changed much in all those years ..

whereas lots have gone downhill imo Bennigans, TGIs and perkins and Key Kools being some that spring to mind... :cry:

though I heard its closed for refurb at the moment .. I have everything crossed that it reopens

[Fiona]

Bahama Breeze is our favourite, it`s fabulous there. We also like The Cheesecake Factory at The Mall at Millenia, Olive Garden, Tony Romas, Chili`s and The Macaroni Grill. I`ve done a review on Bahama Breeze. Just click on Dining, then Reviews and then Bahama Breeze. :-)

[Florida virgin]

Red Lobster
Bahama Breeze
Cracker Barrel
Tony Romas
Carrabba's Italian Grill

[KimberlyKirsty]

Well the last couple of times we've been to the rainforest, bahama breeze(didnt go bahama breeze this time) but we always go to red lobster outback and crab house.

[brody-maddison]

Bahama Breeze gets my vote and Bubba Gumps.

There are also some great restaurants at Celebration..... the Town Tavern, Market Street Cafe and D'Antonio's serve excellent food and make a change from your usual chain restaurants.

Have a look at different menus online and see what takes your fancy.

[Shaggy Dog]

Bahama Breeze
Tony Romas
Black Angus
Best of all......OUTBACK

[thinktink]

ok.... all of the 'all you care to eat' places are like golden corral. so if u cant deal with the paying before u eat etc then avoid buffets! thing is, if u can get past that, golden corral is actually really decent

tinks x x x

[clwil02]

Another vote for Bahama Breeze :thumbs-up

Heres the website which gives you a good idea of what to expect...

www.bahambreeze.com

[sunsetlakes]

The Outback Steakhouse and TGI fridays get the :thumbs-up from us.

[tiff]

In addition to those mentioned above, we also liked Bob Evans, we went twice in our second week for a Turkey dinner with veg! Not fine dining by any means, but we enjoyed it.

[bob_day69]

We have many favourite restaurants, if indeed that is possible to have many favourites. However if I had to give a vote to one for really great food, great atmosphere, and pretty much guaranteed to be a memorable meal/evening then Cafe TuTu Tangos on I Drive it would be.

An absolute must for us, and the only restaurant where I will always save space for desert.

From Point Orlando, head past Wonderworks and keep going TuTus is in front of the Castle Hotel and next to a crazy golf course who's name escapes me for the moment.

[hereicome]

Fish Bones on Sandlake, just off ID was our favourite, the steaks were cooked to perfection and the seafood was so tasty. They do a great Marlborough wine as well

[disney dave]

TGI's, cracker barrel and if you like steak the buthers shop, on i drive where mercado was.

[glaurious_angel]

Logans Roadhouse was a big hit with all 6 of us,we visited 3 times during our holiday! Even my ds loved it!

Dennys was great too,well loved by the kids and great friendly service everytime!

Also reccommend Outback Steakhouse,CiCis Pizza, and Bubba Gumps!!!

[parker1966]

hi :wave:
has anyone ate at sharks underwater grill at seaworld?

[Norn Iron]

I have always got a good meal at Tony Romas :tounge: :tounge: :tounge:

[Villainlover]

hi :wave:
has anyone ate at sharks underwater grill at seaworld?


My Daughter had a steak there and said it was nice. I am going to try it this trip hopefully :)

They were very good regarding her allergies too :thumb:

[Happy Feet]

Loved Uno's on I drive - they do lovely pasta and chicken dishes.
HRC was great - we're going back this year for the hickory smoked brisket. BIL said they served the best steak of the hols too.
Black Angus for a great steak.

[motty1969]

I am looking at going offsite to eat a bit more next trip and need some recommendations.
Bear in mind that last time over we ate at Golden Coral the first night - it was such an awful experience that we stuck to on-site restaurants the rest of the trip.
So - no plastic plates or queuing to pay for the meal before eating it.
Any suggestions?

Thanks

Believe it or not "Hooters" at Point Orlando. We went one night and the food was really good.

[Bullpeppar]

We loved the Outback Steakhouse - ribs were unreal.

[Dairy Queen]

My faves are:

Outback Steakhouse
Mannys Chop House
Carrabas
Tony Romas

[susieb]

I much preferred eating offsite. Perkins, Uno, Ponderosa for value, Cracker Barrel.

Golden Corral is IMO awful, filthy, druggy waitresses and dodgy customers in the one near the I4 at the end of I Drive.

[BruTamUK]

Dan Marino's Orlando,Town Tavern Celebation, Bahama Breeze, NBA City for Ribs!, Margeritaville City Walk, Tommy Bahama's The Pointe.

[jenniferduthie]

we went to the chinese on i drive called Ming Court and it was lovely and clean :grin: we also liked TGI Fridays and Unos

i felt Dennys and I Hop seriously need a makeover there a bit grubby now :spin: