Restaurants - not on property

[flowrida]

Hi All,

We've decided not to do the dining plan this time round and thought we'd like to try new places - not the normal chains like TGI; Olive Garden and Chillis. Has anyone any recommendations - we're not very good at trying new places so any pointers would be much appreciated.

 

[mikki.young]

Bahama Breeze and Outback are both good. Melting Pot is a fun evening out with unusual fondues.

 

[mossyflossy]

You can't go wrong with The Cheesecake factory, bahama breeze and Mannys, and Cracker barrel for breakfast

 

[wayneg]

If you are having a car then Mannys. http://www.mannyschophouse.com/
Mimis Cafe is DW's fave http://www.mimiscafe.com/ 2 locations
Sweet Tomatoes, never do a trip without a visit here http://www.souplantation.com/
Orlando Alehouse, great value http://www.millersalehouse.com/
Logans Roadhouse http://www.logansroadhouse.com/Default.aspx

 

[Neoshoegal]

Our favourite by a mile is Texas de Brazil, not the cheapest place, but excellent food. Also if you sign up for their newsletters you can get discount vouchers!

 

[wickesy]

Another vote for Sweet Tomatoes and we like Golden Corral as well.

 

[luke]

Another vote for Cheesecake Factory, and even tho it IS a chain I love Tony Romas.
Celebration Town Tavern and Texas De Brazil are other places I've heard good things about

 

[natalielongstaff]

Cheesecake factory gets my vote as well

 

[scottishgirl87]

iHop for breakfast, The Cheesecake Factory and PF Changs (chinese)

 

[Lizzybear]

The Melting Pot is so lush, we ate there in Boston and didn't know they had one in Orlando, everyone should go!! It's not cheap ($100 for me and the bf inc. tip) but lovely for a treat
Love the Cheesecake Factory too, it's definitely one of the nicer reasonably priced chains in the US Eaten at 3 of their locations so far and always had a great meal

 

[martinrmn]

Bahama Breeze and Outback are both good. Melting Pot is a fun evening out with unusual fondues.

Where is the Melting Pot and whats with the fondues?

 

[martinrmn]

Bahama Breeze and again Tony Romas. We always visit these and love them. Enjoy!!

 

[martinrmn]

Just wondering where is the Cheesecake Factory? Is Cracker Barrel similar to the Ponderosa for breakfast? We fly in 3 days so am trying to find as many alternative breakfast and evening restaurants as we can.

 

[mossyflossy]

cheesecake factory is at mall of millenia, next to Brio Tuscan grill. menu is amazing! link here

CrackerBarrel is a really different kind of place, great shop attached, a few locations, look at website for menu here

 

[Mrs Doubtfire]

Agree with many on here about Cheesecake Factory, Celebration Town Tavern and Bahama Breeze.

Also like D'Antonios (again at Celebration) and Giardono's pizza

 

[Boodle]

Agree with many on here about Cheesecake Factory, Celebration Town Tavern and Bahama Breeze.

Also like D'Antonios (again at Celebration) and Giardono's pizza

It has to be Seasons 52 by a mile!!

 

[T16GEM]

my vote goes to Cheescake Factory! YUM

 

[flowrida]

Thanks for all these suggestions - now .... how to fit all of them in!

 

[WiganTony]

We also enjoy Chevvys (www.chevvys.com) at Crossroads, LBV. Huge portions, and free tortilla chips to start with (tip - don't order a starter!!)

Also agree with Bahama Breeze, Olive Garden and Tony Romas (think Monday nights they have all you can eat ribs).

 

[Mrs Doubtfire]

It has to be Seasons 52 by a mile!!

Never been there - is it on Sandlake Road?