Best Off-Site Restaurant's Thread

[perdidobay]

We're looking for some off site locations to eat during our end of Jan. 2010 trip, and happened to find online the Boston Lobster Fest. Now, I've searched from most recent all the way back, and all we saw was a review of it being "ok" back in 2006. We're hoping that someone might be able to provide us with a more up to date review of this place? Thank-you so much!

I ate at the 192 location in October and it was very good. The decor is a little dated and shopworn but I was there for the food, not decor. Good service and the buffet food turned over fairly often. Not much choice in desserts but then I didn't have much room after all those crab legs (I like them better than lobster). Not on the buffet but available by asking the server were lobster bisque (very good!), baked potatoes and prime rib.

If you go to the website and sign up for their email club, they will send you coupons, the last few were for the buffet for $26.

 

[perdidobay]

New hidden gem...Devenney's. A surprisingly authentic Irish pub on 27, right by the intersection with 192 (across 27 from the gift shop with the giant orange on its roof). Great food, friendly staff, reasonable prices. Their bangers and mash rivals Raglan Road, at half the price.

I agree, I've eaten there while visiting my DD who lives in Clermont. Great service, great food!

 

[DVCgrace]

Great food / wonderful surroundings in Celebration at:

Angelina's in Water Tower Plaza: http://www.angelinascelebration.com/

In Downtown Celebration:

Celebration Town Tavern: http://www.thecelebrationtowntavern.com/

Shannon's: http://www.shannonsofcelebration.com/index.html

Cafe D'Antonio: http://www.antoniosonline.com/CafeDAntonio.asp

Columbia Restaurant: http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/celebration.asp

Imperium Wine Room: http://www.imperiumwineroom.com/

Thai Thani: http://www.thaithanicelebration.com/

Kilwin's for ice cream and candy

Starbucks

I DO NOT RECOMMEND

MARKET STREET CAFE - IT WAS TEMPORARILY CLOSED BY THE BOARD OF HEALTH in October 2009 for critical violations - although it has reopened, local residents do not go there because of the many problems both before and after the most recent board of health closing.
You can check inspection reports of any restaurant here: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/insptermsofUse.asp?SID=

 

[Cyrano]

I have heard good things about Tijuana Flats so may add this to the ever long wish list

 

[jdtopgun71]

Our favorite offsite restaurant is the Orlando Ale House. There are several in the Orlando area and while it is primarily a sports bar type restaurant it has some of the best food we have found in Orlando and we have been there quite a few times and it has never disappointed. The prices are some the of best also. My DW got a lobser dinner for 13.95 the last time we went back last January and we thought this could not be much, but to our surprise it was a whole steamed lobster with 2 sides and was much more than we expected. Every meal we have had there we always comment that we aren't sure how they make any money with the portions they serve for the $$$.

 

[softballmom3]

Just subscribing to thread.....

 

[DisneyCrazy2]

thanks everyone for the great ideas
We always eat at Steak and Shake and love it, but I am looking foward to trying Sweet Tomatoes and some of the others listed.
Thanks!

Where is Sweet Tomatoes? I have heard of this restaurant but I have never tried it. Is it any good??

 

[wayneg]

Where is Sweet Tomatoes? I have heard of this restaurant but I have never tried it. Is it any good??

One on Idrive just North of Wet N Wild and a new one at Lake Beuna Vista, I drive is older but nicer building, new one at LBV is like eating in a warehouse food still good just don't like the place.
Register with Club Veg every month they send coupons, Buy one dinner get one free & lunch for $5.99 etc.
http://www.souplantation.com/

 

[disneyfreak7]

Anyone know of any restaurants that deliver to a WDW resort, other than pizza?

 

[disneyfreak7]

bump

 

[mickeyluv'r]

The last few trips we've stayed all onsite, but I stand by my earlier post on Sweet Tomatoes. The salad bar part was very good when we went, but at that price - protein was very limited. I recall that meat was mostly limited to pepperoni on the flatbread, chili,and some chicken breast you could get if you paid extra. The soup was good.

 

[Mike]

bump

 

[jdtopgun71]

We love Orlando Ale House. They have some of the best prices we have found anywhere and they do not hold back on the quantity of food. They also have some of the best tasting food around. We have not had a bad meal at any of their locations. For beer affiecianados they have quite a selection and they also had good specials on mixed drinks as well.

One thing we haven't tried yet is their wings so if anyone has and can let us know please do.

Also if anyone has been to one recently and can post a review that would be great!

 

[mrzrich]

We love Orlando Ale House. They have some of the best prices we have found anywhere and they do not hold back on the quantity of food. They also have some of the best tasting food around. We have not had a bad meal at any of their locations. For beer affiecianados they have quite a selection and they also had good specials on mixed drinks as well.

One thing we haven't tried yet is their wings so if anyone has and can let us know please do.

Also if anyone has been to one recently and can post a review that would be great!

Wow great minds think alike! I just logged on to tell about my great experience at the Orlando Ale House this past weekend! What a great find! We went to the location near DTD. From Hotel Plaza BLVD, make a left on 535 go less than a quarter mile. Restaurant is on the left side at the next intersection.

http://www.millersalehouse.com/

 

[Art 1]

Where is Sweet Tomatoes? I have heard of this restaurant but I have never tried it. Is it any good??

Not that good.

 

[scdisneyguy]

I have eaten at tons over the years from the normal chain places liike
Chili's
TGI Friday's
Outback
Ponderosa
IHOP
etc

but one of if not the best is Charley's Steakhouse. It isn't cheap, but great service and even better food.

 

[Cyrano]

We love Orlando Ale House. They have some of the best prices we have found anywhere and they do not hold back on the quantity of food. They also have some of the best tasting food around. We have not had a bad meal at any of their locations. For beer affiecianados they have quite a selection and they also had good specials on mixed drinks as well.

One thing we haven't tried yet is their wings so if anyone has and can let us know please do.

Also if anyone has been to one recently and can post a review that would be great!

Wow great minds think alike! I just logged on to tell about my great experience at the Orlando Ale House this past weekend! What a great find! We went to the location near DTD. From Hotel Plaza BLVD, make a left on 535 go less than a quarter mile. Restaurant is on the left side at the next intersection.

http://www.millersalehouse.com/

Would you recommend this for families

 

[wayneg]

Would you recommend this for families

There has always been children in when we have been, taken Matt in since he was little. We once had Nachos there, layered with Cheese and chicken, cost about $12. Waitress would not take order for entrees until we saw size of it. 3 of us ate until we could eat no more, these was before and after pics below(you can see size of plate/tray at side of Karens arm). Many of the entrees can easily be shared they are so big.
Menu is here but prices probably slightly increased, it was from May 2008. http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/ale-house-menu.htm
We are meeting some Cast Member friends there for a meal on Monday 5th April, will try remember to take more pics.

 

[Cyrano]

There has always been children in when we have been, taken Matt in since he was little. We once had Nachos there, layered with Cheese and chicken, cost about $12. Waitress would not take order for entrees until we saw size of it. 3 of us ate until we could eat no more, these was before and after pics below(you can see size of plate/tray at side of Karens arm). Many of the entrees can easily be shared they are so big.
Menu is here but prices probably slightly increased, it was from May 2008. http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/ale-house-menu.htm
We are meeting some Cast Member friends there for a meal on Monday 5th April, will try remember to take more pics.

Thank you Wayne. This is along the road from our hotel Hawthorn Suite so I definitely think we will try this out on the first night

The troops will love the Nachos

 

[mrzrich]

Would you recommend this for families

My boys are 6 and 10. there were other kids there too. The kids menu choices were $3.99 and included a souvenir cup with a straw and a frozen novelty (choice of a push-up pop or an ice cream sandwich)

Choices, off the top of my head (so I may forget a few)

Pizza
Hot Dog
2 Mini Burgers
Fried Shrimp
Chicken Fingers
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Mac and Cheese
Grilled Cheese

I liked that they had so much to choose from!

Oh yeah and I noticed a little card on the table that said kids eat free on Tuesdays! ( I think it was Tuesday...maybe call ahead to check)