Best off-site Restaurants 2007/2008

[Jason71]

Is Cafe Tu Tu Tango kid frendly?

I have seen kids in there earlier in the evening, tho, as mentioned, it does become more "bar"-like as the night progresses--you'll find that true of a lot of restaurants in the area (Alehouse and Fridays spring to mind). Lots to look at, might keep younger kids occupied, and it's certainly not a "stuffy" place.

 

[*KeepMovingForward*]

We've gone to Outback on South Kirkman Road and had a good meal.

 

[mom2jcc]

This is the thread I've been looking for

 

[Otter49]

No mention of Italian food would be complete without recommending Cafe D'Antonio in Celebration.

This is a locally owned operation with three distinct restaurants. The original up scale restaurant is in Maitland. On Sand Lake Road is their very up scale location that I haven't been to but understand is wonderful if white glove pricey.

The Celebration location is the most casual and least expensive.

My brother and his wife lived in Italy for four years and are both gourmet cooks and they both say this is the best, most authentic Italian food they've had in the States.

 

[SecretFan]

I'm almost reluctant to share this tip, but really excellent, authentic and interesting Japanese food may be had from Hanamizuki, located on I-Drive. Across the street is some overblown tourist Japanese place with a fancy pagoda-style building, starts with an R, can't remember the name. Just go across the street to the strip mall. Hanamizuki is a little tiny oasis of peace and amazing food and friendly waitstaff, around $30 a person for dinner and worth every penny.

DH and I are from Chicago, and we are really picky about restaurants. I would love other tips from people who don't eat much at chains and casual dining type places. Not that I am disparaging those choices at all! I would just like more recommendations for me!

 

[Morganw42]

BRIO looks busy all the time but I haven't eaten there yet.

BRIO usually is busy all the time for a reason. The food and especially the service is heads and shoulders above any of the other restaurants mentioned on this thread (with the exception of Del Frisco). You really can't do better until you get into the $60 to $70 per person range. They have an older sister called Bravo. I don't know if there are any Bravos in the Orlando but if they do it is a real step up in quality over Olive Garden, Macaroni, Carraba's or Maggiano's.

 

[Cindy B]

I'm almost reluctant to share this tip, but really excellent, authentic and interesting Japanese food may be had from Hanamizuki, located on I-Drive. Across the street is some overblown tourist Japanese place with a fancy pagoda-style building, starts with an R, can't remember the name. Just go across the street to the strip mall. Hanamizuki is a little tiny oasis of peace and amazing food and friendly waitstaff, around $30 a person for dinner and worth every penny.

DH and I are from Chicago, and we are really picky about restaurants. I would love other tips from people who don't eat much at chains and casual dining type places. Not that I am disparaging those choices at all! I would just like more recommendations for me!

There was a Hanamizuki certificate on restaurant.com last month. I'm not sure ifi it still there though.