need help

[summersun]

im after some where nice to have a nice meal after the wedding which is at cypress grove. has to have nice desserts lool

[FLGirl-UKNow]

Cypress Grove....GREAT choice! You will love the setting and the photos are great. I've coordinated a wedding there and am going to a wedding there tomorrow of a fellow Dibber. They have made an ADR for Narcoosee's at the Grand Floridian. They will be there long enough that they can watch the Wishes fireworks at the Magic Kingdom.

*If you go to a WDW restaurant you could order a wedding cake (available in all sizes) which would really be a great bonus! You can order nearly anything you want (both in style and size). This is an example of what someone else had:

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As for places to eat I can offer you some choices around the area (Sand Lake Road just 10 minutes from International Drive). I'm sure there will be others that can help with WDW if you want an option there. There are loads of threads like this one so have a search as well for prior suggestions.

Please send me a pm if you want to do some extras for your dinner. I'm happy to give you suggestions to help enhance your day if you'd like.

All of these places would be great for desserts....the Melting Pot has fabulous chocolate fondues that you can pick from. Seasons 52 is known for there sampler desserts so you don't have to pick just one! They are great!

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I posted this on another thread about a week ago:

I live around restaurant row on Sand Lake and I would recommend any of these restaurants. Seasons52 is a great/trendy option and Melting Pot is good for something different.

I did a search and got this info for you (from TripAdvisor) and think it should give you an idea of what is around that area. All of these restaurants would be within 10 minutes from International Drive/Sand Lake Road intersection.

Chatham's Place
http://www.chathamsplace.com/
A restaurant that has become an institution in Orlando, and is also very pricey. Is located in Phillips Place on Dr. Phillips Blvd, across from Dr. Phillips Marketplace; can also see the marquee from Sand Lake Rd. near The Fountains at Bay Hill (on the far west side).

Christini's Ristorante Italiano
http://www.christinis.com/
Upscale Italian restaurant where spending over $200 on two is not unheard of. Last I saw, jacket was required here. Proposed to my wife here; it remains a nice memory to her. Located in Dr. Phillips Marketplace on Dr. Phillips Blvd.

Mortons The Steakhouse
http://www.mortons.com/
This is the upscale steakhouse chain whose Orlando location received the 2006 Orlando Foodie Award for Best High End Steakhouse (Critic's Choice). Located in Dr. Phillips Marketplace on the very south side which faces Sand Lake Rd. and is near the Office Depot.

Bonefish Grill
http://www.bonefishgrill.com/
A seafood chain (last I heard it was owned by Outback) with other locations in Florida. It has a nice interior and is a lively place. I would not call the food "exceptional", but for an "upscale" type restaurant it is a good value. I like the "Bang Bang Shrimp", which is an appetizer, but can be turned into a meal. Located on Sand Lake Rd. by Little Sand Lake, right by the Barnes and Noble bookstore.

Amura Sushi
An upscale sushi place with several locations in the Orlando area, and has won awards for "Best Sushi" by the Orlando Sentinel. On Sand Lake Rd. between Bonefish Grill and Roy's.

Roy's
http://www.roysrestaurant.com/
A branch of the international chain founded by chef Roy Yamaguchi, which specializes in "Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine" inspired by the flavors of Hawaii he remembered from his youth, and is known for its pan-Asian cuisine. Previously was Orlando Leisure Magazine's pick for the "Best of Restaurant Row." I had the best ribs I remember having here. Located on Sand Lake Rd.

Cedar's Restaurant
http://www.cedarsoforlando.com/
A Lebanese restaurant (the Bible refers to "the cedars of Lebanon") with outdoor seating overlooking Little Sand Lake as well as indoor seating. On Saturday night they have belly dancing there. On Sand Lake Rd. near Seasons 52.

Seasons 52
http://www.seasons52.com/
This is a new Darden Restaurant Group chain (others include Red Lobster, Olive Garden, and Bahama Breeze) which is more upscale than their usual chains. The name refers to their using seasonal menus, and they also advertise that their entrees are all under 500 calories. Won Foodie award for "Most Romantic in Orlando" from the Orlando Sentinel readers. On Sand Lake Rd. (coming from International Drive, take a left at the Dr. Phillips Blvd light and it is directly in front of you).

The Samba Room
http://www.sambaroom.net/
Located in the parking lot of Plaza Venezia (where the Publix is, but this is on the far east of the parking lot, away from Publix, by Timpano Chophouse), this is an upscale Latin flavored place as the name suggests.

Timpano Chophouse
http://www.timpanochophouse.net/
This is an upscale steakhouse located next to The Samba Room at the east end of the Plaza Venezia parking lot on Sand Lake Rd. According to its website, it is trying to recreate the feel of the "big city" steakhouse. It also features The Starlight Lounge.

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
http://www.ruthschris.com/
One of three Orlando locations of the noted steakhouse chain, which also now has its headquarters in the Orlando area. Located in The Fountains at Bay Hill on the northside of Sand Lake Rd.; Ruth's Chris is at the very eastern end of The Fountains.

MoonFish Restaurant
http://www.fishfusion.com/
Having perhaps the most interesting exterior of all the restaurants in Restaurant Row (it has a fake waterfall on the exterior of the restaurant), MoonFish Restaurant is a seafood restaurant with an Asian themed accent. It serves what it calls "Fish Fusion" cuisine. The butterflied shrimp was a popular entree when my family went a few years ago. Located on Sand Lake Rd. in The Fountains at Bay Hill on the east end.

The Melting Pot
http://www.meltingpot.com/Orlando/home.html
One of three locations of the national fondue serving restaurant chain in Orlando. Located in The Fountains at Bay Hill on Sand Lake Rd.

Jeffrey's Restaurant and Piano Bar
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/dining/orl-dining0807apr0...
Another fine dining restaurant in The Fountains at Bay Hill on Sand Lake Road, to the right of Moe's (the Tex-Mex eatery). Haven't eaten there, but did see the inside and the menu; it has entrees in the high $20's and $30's, with one "mixer" entree about $55. Opened in 2006. The above web page has a dining review of this establishment.

Ayothaya Thai Cuisine
http://www.ayothayathaicuisineoforlando.com/
A Thai restaurant in The Fountains of Bay Hill on Sand Lake Rd., which advertises its "Award Winning Ayothaya Pad Thai" noodle dish.

Antonio's Ristorante
http://www.antoniosonline.com/AntoniosSandLake.asp
Part of a local Italian upscale restaurant chain (the original is Antonio's La Fiamma in Maitland), this is located on the second floor of The Fountains at Bay Hill on Sand Lake Rd.

Carrino's Lakefront Restaurant
http://www.restaurantrow.com/moreinfo.cfm?code=851684
Family style Italian restaurant in Plaza Venezia, to the left of Publix, on Sand Lake Road. Menu's are at the above webpage (the street address they have is wrong, though; they say its on Turkey Lake Rd., which it isn't).

A personal favorite that isn't listed here but certainly deserves to be is a family owned business called Cariera's (http://www.carieras.com/DrPhillips/drphillips.html) and it is an Italian resturant. It is BRILLIANT and has a very local feeling to it. It isn't a dressy place but the food certainly is. My DH is a chef and this is one of the places we go to on special ocassions and is a favorite to him.

If you want something completely different and enjoy listening to show tunes and a bit of opera give Bergamo's (http://www.bergamos.com/) on International Drive a try. There is a baby grand piano that is played nearly 100% of the time that you are there and both the player and the wait staff sing songs. It is a place that you could dress up for and make a nice evening of it. It is located outside of Festival Bay.

Texas DeBrazil (http://texasdebrazil.com/) has been mentioned and is another good option. You could sign up before you come over and receive a voucher for a celebration dinner (typically M-T during set hours) when you give them your anniversary or birthday details. This is a place that you would want to go to very hungry as it is a lot of food. I suggest that you have breakfast and a very light snack at the lunch hour so that you can enjoy this restaurant as it is meant to be experienced.

Hope that helps!

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[summersun]

thank you so much for replying to me, im goona go though all that you have sent and see what they offer etc, i said to my other half cant we just go out for dessert or ice cream lol,
thank you again and the cakes look lush, hope you had a good time at the wedding you went to too.

[FLGirl-UKNow]

You are very welcome! If you need any help please let me know.

The wedding on Thursday was really nice and they had great weather for it. Here are a few pictures from Cypress Grove. I'll ask our fellow dibber (Nickie) to post some pictures when she gets back (don't want to steal the brides thunder...lol). They return home the 17th.

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[summersun]

wow that looks amazing, im so glad we have picked there to get wed. all i need to do now is sort out every think else. LOL
i had alook at the menus the you have linked and some of them are great for me and not so great for h2b as im fussy and he isint. (sorry if thats confusing) im after some where that i can wear my dress, has to seave things from steaks to pizza to jackets. is there any where like that other then tgis?

thanks again for your help

[FLGirl-UKNow]

Hmmm....

Take a look at this menu (http://www.talkofthetownrestaurants.com/charleys_obt_menu.html). They don't have pizza but it would be a good variety of steaks, fish, chicken, etc. Nearly all of our restaurants have baked potatoes so you should be ok there. It is only about 10-15 minutes from Cypress Grove. A more expensive place to eat though.

Let me know and I'll keep on trying if this isn't what you want.

What else do you need help with?

[FLGirl-UKNow]

Take a look at this dinner show (http://www.tonyandtinaorlando.com/). I've not been there myself but have heard good things about it. You may enjoy more of a 'party' type atmosphere and your wedding clothes would be great. ... Something on the fun side instead of formal.

[summersun]

that wedding show is great but i think it finishs this year which is a shame as that would have been a right laugh. thanks again for all your help

[FLGirl-UKNow]

Ahhhh sorry, I didn't look at dates.

I thought of another option and it would be close to Cypress Grove as well.

You probably have heard other Dibbers talking about the cheesecake Factory. Take a look at their menu (http://cheesecakefactory.com/menu.htm). It is absolutely huge!

You could walk next door to Blue Martini (http://www.bluemartinilounge.com/) after dinner and make a full evening of it.

[summersun]

im going to look at that now thank you again for your help