My huband says "Let's Dine off Property " :(

Planogirl · Aug 1, 2015

I would have dinner at Universal's Citywalk one evening or I'd go to Bahama Breeze.

Ladygoldenhair · Aug 2, 2015

Tigger2ntinkerbell said:
We're staying on property for 5 nights. When we were there this past May he kept saying more then likely would could have got better food off property. The only place out of our 10 day stay he liked was lunch at Be Our Guess.
Just the idea of having to get in the car and drive around finding a place to eat is nuts, when I can jump on a bus and go anywhere on property.

I think your husband may be happier staying off site. There are so many super nice places to stay. We have used a few and love Windsor Hilłs town houses with Disney themed three rooms three baths, washer dryer, private pool for 1/2 the cost of our onsite value. The values have been crazy increases, we use to stay for $57 a night with codes before free internet and refridgerators were in the rooms.

we were there to parks in about 15 minutes. The next exit past the last resort exit, so instead of driving the inter properties system, take the exit and two turns you are at the townhouse. There are so many choices including Perkkins along the way. Our last trip we had breakfast before we left, counter services and snack during the day and some nights we didn't stay late in the park we ate at many of the places mentioned. It was better food and a lot less.

If it's the two of us I don't mind a hotel room, but really I want to be on vacation not living out of a suitcase with others in the room.

staceyeileen · Aug 2, 2015

If you're a foodie and have a car, here's a good list:
http://photos.orlandoweekly.com/bes...ts-in-orlando-as-determined-by-our-readers/#1

tzeitel · Aug 2, 2015

Ale House is a cast member favorite, miss those nachos! Have not tried Hash House in Orlando but did go to the one in San Diego and it was great - have some photos of that one in my SD mini review. Cafe Tu Tu Tango is good, tapas style with great atmosphere.

vikster1 · Aug 2, 2015

Miller's Ale House on I drive is always a must for us. They have something for everyone. Prices and food are great. Mini golf is next door and a walgreens the other way for anything you may have forgotten. We actually stay off the first night since we drive through the night and to go to Millers.

Bluegrrl · Aug 3, 2015

Local here - Hash House is FABULOUS!! The food is breakfast/brunch type stuff, and the portions are HUGE. I mean, pancakes as big as your head. As big as your head!! They also have a BLT bloody Mary, if that's your thing.
Giordano's is great as well, but remember that your pizza will take about an hour to fix. Go early to eat, cause the place is small and it can get tough to get seats.

Now, if you are feeling particularly adventurous and want to drive, come up to Altamonte Springs and go to Colorado Fondue. It's a fabulous little hot rock fondue place that is well worth the drive. Or you can go a little further, and hit up one of the #1 German places in the US - the Willow Tree restaurant. They have German music, dancing and very authentic German food. Beats the German place at Epcot by a mile! But, that's if you are willing to drive about 15/30 minutes outside Disney. But...it's WORTH every mile, trust me. And, Boston Fish Market - that's another local owned favorite.

And if you need your Trader Joe's shop fix, we now have one! It's on 17-92, and you can also find lots of good places on that road. Oh, and Mellow Mushroom is also a really good local pizza place. They have lots of good beers.

dsanner106 · Aug 3, 2015

Tigger2ntinkerbell said:
So how do I deal with this. I love 50's Prime Time, Kona Cafe, GF Cafe.
Las time off property, we ate at Perkins over 18 years ago .
So where would be a good place to eat(Casual Dining ). TIA

I'm not happy abut this ,BUT I am at Disney after all

We generally pick one or two nights on a long trip to eat off property. Love the disney options, but there are far more restaurants in Orlando worth trying. Family favorites are Chicago Uno (pizza etc), Millers Ale House and Chevys for their varied menus. Research will offer lots of options

NotUrsula · Aug 3, 2015

Just remember that I-4 is now worse than usual thanks to the ongoing construction; even hopping that one exit north to 436 in order to avoid the DTD traffic can take a ridiculous amount of time.

That's my only issue with eating offsite; the time it takes to get there and back, unless we are already going offsite for some other reason. I'm not a food snob, but I try to patronize local restaurants instead of chains, unless it's a case of just wanting to pick up takeout because everyone wants to crash or go swim ASAP. We tend to take a break in the middle of the day and then close down a park at night, so when we eat offsite it's usually for lunch.

ryansstitch · Aug 4, 2015

We've only stayed onsite once, but I do enjoy a cheesy themed Disney meal from time to time! I can understand his desire to go elsewhere for meals. For long stays we are usually in a vacation home and cook, but when we're not we like: Anthony's coal fired pizza, La Luce at hilton bonnet creek. Nothing else stands out to me right now. There is a pretty decent Tgi Fridays near universal that we landed at one evening. There's also Waffle House. I know everyone didn't love it, but we do!

ryansstitch · Aug 4, 2015

Ennazus8810 said:
Miller's Ale House is close, good and usually fast. Giordano's is a favorite of ours and we order at least once a trip.

If you like the Orlando incarnation of Giordanos, when you can get to one of the "real" Giordanos in Chicago (especially on Magnificent Mile), you will LOVE it! I'm from Chicago, and it's my 3rd favorite pizza spot!

ryansstitch · Aug 4, 2015

Monykalyn said:
Miller's Ale House is a tradition for us every trip-We can feed the kids cheap with apps during happy hour LOL!. Giordano's has the best deep dish pizza (if you are not actually in Chicago-Chicago's best deep dish is Lou Malnati's). Chili's has online ordering and curbside pickup-so if he really wants offsite can order then do a quick pickup and bring back to resort. Raglan Road in Downtown Disney also has great food.

Amen on Lou Malnati's! Blows Giordano's out the water!!!however, THE best is Pizano's on Chestnut Street. A little old lady from the founding family of the restaurant was still making the dough a few years ago. Can't vouch for the last 3 years as I don't live there anymore.

Ennazus8810 · Aug 4, 2015

ryansstitch said:
If you like the Orlando incarnation of Giordanos, when you can get to one of the "real" Giordanos in Chicago (especially on Magnificent Mile), you will LOVE it! I'm from Chicago, and it's my 3rd favorite pizza spot!

Oh yes! We go to Chicago at least once a year and stay right off the Mile. (We are in Ohio). It is the highlight of my trip (for husband's work) every time!

tzeitel · Aug 4, 2015

Forgot about TooJay's! It is a bit out of the way if you want to stay close to WDW but they have great sandwiches.

Disney_1derland · Aug 4, 2015

Giordano's is our one off-site must have. It's not far off property and it is YUMMY!

sug78 · Aug 4, 2015

We LOVE Cafe tu tu tango!

KJMAX1 · Aug 5, 2015

Is the Hash House, Giordano's, and the german place all kid friendly? We LOVE Biergarten, but the price is so outrageous with kids.

LATJLP · Aug 5, 2015

StitchBuddy said:
We ate at a Chicago Syle pizza place, it was great, but I don't remember the name. I knid of understand where he is coming from. The one place we have eaten that I felt like that was really good on property is The Grand Floridian Cafe. We ate there for dinner and it was great!!

Maybe Uno Pizza?

Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina · Aug 5, 2015

KJMAX1 said:
Is the Hash House, Giordano's, and the german place all kid friendly? We LOVE Biergarten, but the price is so outrageous with kids.

Absolutely on the first two (Hash House and Giordano's.....we have dined at both locations). Can't say, though, on the german place.

One word of caution for Giordano's and kids....little ones might not like the super-thick Chicago style pizza. Its quite different from traditional crust pizza and VERY heavy/dense. They do have other crust options which would appeal to younger guests.

Monykalyn · Aug 5, 2015

ryansstitch said:
Amen on Lou Malnati's! Blows Giordano's out the water!!!however, THE best is Pizano's on Chestnut Street. A little old lady from the founding family of the restaurant was still making the dough a few years ago. Can't vouch for the last 3 years as I don't live there anymore.

ooohhh another Chicago pizza place to try!! Definitely on the list for next trip!! Thanks

Monykalyn · Aug 5, 2015

KJMAX1 said:
Is the Hash House, Giordano's, and the german place all kid friendly? We LOVE Biergarten, but the price is so outrageous with kids.

I know Giordano's is-they actually had a guy doing balloon sculptures for families (for tips) when we were there. I say sculptures as he does far more than animals

My huband says "Let's Dine off Property " :(

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