What are your favourite Orlando restaurants? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Nahanni · 07-23-2012, 09:22 AM

We will be staying at Sheraton Vistana Villages (I-Drive) and looking for some restaurant options. We're open to all types of foods, any suggestions?

Thanks!

amw · 07-23-2012, 09:58 AM

If you want some good, inexpensive family restaurants ... We like the Chevys at Crossroads. On Tuesdays, kids eat free. There is a Chilis close by to Vistana.

For real cheap meals, there is Steak N Shake close by, and All-you-can eat pizza at CiCis. Coupons for both can be found in all those Orlando booklets.

I realize all those choices are chain restaurants -- but we don't get them in Canada.

thebigman65 · 07-23-2012, 11:48 AM

If you have a vehicle and want to try some awesome Mexican food, I would try Agave Azoul. They have a Facebook page or you can look up their address on Google....being from Canada, we do not have any mexican restaurants that even approach this one.....it is very very good and moderatly priced.

If you want a really good steak dinner go the Charlies Steakhouse.....keep in mind that as with other high end steakhouses, it is expensive.

Enjoy your trip!

Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina · 07-23-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by amw

If you want some good, inexpensive family restaurants ... We like the Chevys at Crossroads. On Tuesdays, kids eat free. There is a Chilis close by to Vistana.

For real cheap meals, there is Steak N Shake close by, and All-you-can eat pizza at CiCis. Coupons for both can be found in all those Orlando booklets.

I realize all those choices are chain restaurants -- but we don't get them in Canada.

Another vote for Chili's and Cici's.

Also wanted to add in TGI Friday's and Olive Garden. They are two family favourites that we try to squeeze in on every trip to the USA.

Golden Corral is another one to consider. For value and fussy eaters, it can't be beat for price and selection. Not my favourite choice when there are TGI Fridays, Olive Garden and Chili's to be had, but my 16 year old thinks the place is like a small corner of heaven. Kids love the Chocolate Wonderfall (a chocolate fountain where you can dip marshmallows, cookies, fruit, etc.......my poor hips

).

crazyfordisney2000 · 07-23-2012, 12:23 PM

Sweet Tomatoes!!

We went twice last trip and it was such a nice change from all the fried food! Soup, chili, make your own salad, mmm, soo good!

Sign up for their newsletter, you get buy 1 entree, get one free quite often!

who's ur daddy? · 07-23-2012, 12:28 PM

Had some really good experiences at the Golden Corral (Lake Buena Vista location). Relatively inexpensive and food was actually not bad! So easy to feed the kids at a buffet...

Golden Corral
8707 Vineland AvenueOrlando, FL 32821, United States

Then another gem that I learned through Disboards is Sweet Tomatoes. Lots of fresh and tasty options. If you're looking for pounds of roast beef, chicken, ham, etc., this is not the place for you - but it's such a great change to the deep fried and protein heavy foods. One of the must-go places for us during any visit.

Sweet Tomatoes (Crossroads Plaza)
12561 S Apopka Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32836

MomDad&2boys · 07-23-2012, 02:50 PM

We love Carrabba's similar to the Olive Garden but so much better!

bdoyledimou · 07-23-2012, 03:40 PM

Cracker Barrel!!!! How can you forget Cracker Barrel!?!?!?

Sue M · 07-23-2012, 04:04 PM

Bahama Breeze, and Cheesecake Factory

At Bahama Breeze you can call ahead like just before you leave, and they'll put your name on the wait list.

KSBelle77 · 07-23-2012, 04:06 PM

Cuba libre!!! Best Cuban food and mojitos!!! By Bahama Breeze I think on international drive!!

bjensen25 · 07-23-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by who's ur daddy?

Had some really good experiences at the Golden Corral (Lake Buena Vista location). Relatively inexpensive and food was actually not bad! So easy to feed the kids at a buffet...

Golden Corral
8707 Vineland AvenueOrlando, FL 32821, United States

Then another gem that I learned through Disboards is Sweet Tomatoes. Lots of fresh and tasty options. If you're looking for pounds of roast beef, chicken, ham, etc., this is not the place for you - but it's such a great change to the deep fried and protein heavy foods. One of the must-go places for us during any visit.

Sweet Tomatoes (Crossroads Plaza)
12561 S Apopka Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32836

I also thought golden corral was a great option and also "Sizzler" just gave you an inexpensive yet many options especially for kids and the food was pretty good if not better than some of the more expensive places. We even went back twice on our last visit.

Nahanni · 07-24-2012, 09:28 AM

Thanks for all the great ideas! On another site I also saw recommendations for Logans Roadhouse, any experiences with this chain?

Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina · 07-24-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bdoyledimou

Cracker Barrel!!!! How can you forget Cracker Barrel!?!?!?

This one is worked into the plan to try for the first time in August. I have heard its great! Maybe soon to be on our new favourites list? We shall see!

Cdn Gal · 07-24-2012, 09:08 PM

Crabby Joes Crab Shack, it is an experience unto itself and the food is amazing!!

SmilingGrump · 07-24-2012, 11:23 PM

For off-property restaurants herre is my list of favourites:

Medieval Times (awesome dinner show and foods is good)
Buffalo Wild Wings
Ponderosa
Chik-fil-A (for fast food chicken sandwiches)
Waffle House (far better then Denny's or IHOP for breakfast)

Zimmie's (on Vistana) was good last time we were there, but that was a few years ago

Avoid:
Cheers - it's a dive, food was horrible, drinks were okay though
IHOP - IHOP in Hawaii is always great ... in Florida it's always been bad

Rio Mexican Grill - it's about as Mexican as Taco Bell, but they do have good margaritas

For on-property restaurants, I recommend:

Victoria & Alberts (expensive but by far the best food we've ever had, and we've been around the world)

Earl of Sandwich (in Downtown Disney so easy to get to)

07-23-2012, 09:22 AM	#1
Nahanni Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 211	What are your favourite Orlando restaurants? We will be staying at Sheraton Vistana Villages (I-Drive) and looking for some restaurant options. We're open to all types of foods, any suggestions? Thanks!

07-23-2012, 09:58 AM	#2
amw need a new tag Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,345	If you want some good, inexpensive family restaurants ... We like the Chevys at Crossroads. On Tuesdays, kids eat free. There is a Chilis close by to Vistana. For real cheap meals, there is Steak N Shake close by, and All-you-can eat pizza at CiCis. Coupons for both can be found in all those Orlando booklets. I realize all those choices are chain restaurants -- but we don't get them in Canada. __________________ WDW, March 2013 - Swan WDW, August 2012 - Beach Club Grand Gathering DLR, August 2011 - Sheraton Anaheim WDW, March 2011 - Marriott Sabal Palms WDW, March 2010 - POFQ & Hilton Clearwater WDW, Feb 2009 - Poly - a Disney pin sucked me in! WDW, April 2008 - Bonnet Creek Resort DLR, March 2007 - Hyatt - First trip ever to DL! WDW, Sept 2005 - Cypress Pointe WDW, Nov 2003 - HIFS - First trip with my princesses! WDW, Nov 1998 - Grosvenor WDW, Aug 1980 - Fort Wilderness WDW, Aug 1974 - Fort Wilderness - Toddling my way through MK!

07-23-2012, 11:48 AM	#3
thebigman65 Certified Disney Nut! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 310	If you have a vehicle and want to try some awesome Mexican food, I would try Agave Azoul. They have a Facebook page or you can look up their address on Google....being from Canada, we do not have any mexican restaurants that even approach this one.....it is very very good and moderatly priced. If you want a really good steak dinner go the Charlies Steakhouse.....keep in mind that as with other high end steakhouses, it is expensive. Enjoy your trip! __________________ AKL March 2009 Studio - Pop Century Christmas 09 - AKV March 2010 - AKV (F&W) Oct 2010 - AKV March 2011. - SSR Oct 2011. - AKL CL Feb 2012. - AKV Nov 2012.

07-23-2012, 12:23 PM	#5
crazyfordisney2000 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 876	Sweet Tomatoes!! We went twice last trip and it was such a nice change from all the fried food! Soup, chili, make your own salad, mmm, soo good! Sign up for their newsletter, you get buy 1 entree, get one free quite often! __________________ DH DS DD Me

07-23-2012, 12:28 PM	#6
who's ur daddy? Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 365	Had some really good experiences at the Golden Corral (Lake Buena Vista location). Relatively inexpensive and food was actually not bad! So easy to feed the kids at a buffet... Golden Corral 8707 Vineland AvenueOrlando, FL 32821, United States Then another gem that I learned through Disboards is Sweet Tomatoes. Lots of fresh and tasty options. If you're looking for pounds of roast beef, chicken, ham, etc., this is not the place for you - but it's such a great change to the deep fried and protein heavy foods. One of the must-go places for us during any visit. Sweet Tomatoes (Crossroads Plaza) 12561 S Apopka Vineland Rd Orlando, FL 32836 __________________

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07-23-2012, 02:50 PM	#7
MomDad&2boys Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 211	We love Carrabba's similar to the Olive Garden but so much better!

07-23-2012, 03:40 PM	#8
bdoyledimou Pop Road Warrior -Travelling they way they did in the 60's Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Markham, Ontario Posts: 1,862	Cracker Barrel!!!! How can you forget Cracker Barrel!?!?!? __________________ Road Warrior! Driving Toronto to WDW 9 times since 2004!!! 12th Trip completed Aug 2012 @ AOA!

07-23-2012, 04:04 PM	#9
Sue M DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 7,460	Bahama Breeze, and Cheesecake Factory At Bahama Breeze you can call ahead like just before you leave, and they'll put your name on the wait list. __________________ Past Trips: Aug 2003 WDW Marriott Courtyard, [B]Aug 2005 [/BSeaWorld, Universal, Busch Gardens Hilton Garden Inn, ]Aug 2007 WDW CBR, Jan 2008WDW WL, Aug 2008St. Pete Beach, Universal-HRH, Sea Workd & Aquatica- Hyatt Place & Doubletree, Jan 2009WDW AKL, Aug 2009Key West Sheraton Suites, Cocoa Beach Hampton Inn, & WDW POR/WL, Jan 2010WDW Poly, Jan 2011WDW POR, Aug 2011WDW POR/BC CL, Jan 2012WDW WL, Aug 2012AKL CL, Jan. 2013POFQ Next trip GF & YC Aug 2013

07-23-2012, 04:06 PM	#10
KSBelle77 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 170	Cuba libre!!! Best Cuban food and mojitos!!! By Bahama Breeze I think on international drive!! __________________ 2001 - High School Marched at the Magic Kingdom 2010 - 3rd Anniversary Trip (All-Star Music) 2011 - 1st 5K, Royal Family 2012 - 1st Half Marathon, Disney Princess 2012 - Birthday trip and Wine & Dine 1/2 Marathon

07-24-2012, 09:28 AM	#12
Nahanni Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 211	Thanks for all the great ideas! On another site I also saw recommendations for Logans Roadhouse, any experiences with this chain?

07-24-2012, 09:08 PM	#14
Cdn Gal DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 1000 Islands Posts: 1,100	Crabby Joes Crab Shack, it is an experience unto itself and the food is amazing!! __________________ We're all in this together, so keep your stick on the ice! I believe in kids, and in magic!

07-24-2012, 11:23 PM	#15
SmilingGrump Dis Dads Club Member #584 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 390	For off-property restaurants herre is my list of favourites: Medieval Times (awesome dinner show and foods is good) Buffalo Wild Wings Ponderosa Chik-fil-A (for fast food chicken sandwiches) Waffle House (far better then Denny's or IHOP for breakfast) Zimmie's (on Vistana) was good last time we were there, but that was a few years ago Avoid: Cheers - it's a dive, food was horrible, drinks were okay though IHOP - IHOP in Hawaii is always great ... in Florida it's always been bad Rio Mexican Grill - it's about as Mexican as Taco Bell, but they do have good margaritas For on-property restaurants, I recommend: Victoria & Alberts (expensive but by far the best food we've ever had, and we've been around the world) Earl of Sandwich (in Downtown Disney so easy to get to) __________________ DL '77, DW '79, DW '00, DW '01, DW '06, Magic '08, DW '08, DW '09, Wonder '10, DW '10, Wonder '11, Aulani '12, DDC#1 (WDW '13) me DW DD DD

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