Best Off-Site Restaurant's Thread

[nursemelis374]

I have to put ina vote for Cracker Barrell!

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Someone on the boards said that you could take the road past Animal Kingdom Lodge and come out at a traffic light (I do not do interstate off ramps well, especially in a tourist area where few others know what the heck they are doing either). If this is true it would sure beat driving ten miles each way down to the Crossroads area.

Does anyone have info on this and if so, what restaurants might be found there?

Thanks, SG/Linda

 

[kimisabella]

We went to the Golden Corral last month by accident. We wanted to go to the Premium outlets, but they weren't open yet so we asked someone on the road where a good place to go for breakfast was. They said golden corral. Being from NY - we were kind of skeptical of anything with "corral" in the name. We could not believe the buffet breakfast they had. It was unbelievable. They had every kind of breakfast food along with vegetables, fried chicken, steaks, all for $6.00 an adult. Definatley the best deal in the area. Too bad we found it on the second to last day in disney.

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

We have a Golden Corral here so I was not exactly wanting to go to another one but that one in Florida is something special. A worker told me that it is a prototype for future restaurants.

There was so much variety (much better than back home) and I have never seen so many different kinds of pancakes, waffles, gravies and everything else. If you cannot find something here you just plain are not hungry.

Beverages were included as well, sodas, milk, coffee and tea and juices for breakfast. Check the coupon books in the lobby as there were $1 off coupons in there when we were there.

Slightly Goofy/Linda

 

[ttfn3]

We loved the Orlando Ale House also. After a funfilled day at Typhoon Lagoon, we asked a CM for a recommendation for a place for dinner - asking her where do the locals/CM go. She highly recommended the Ale House. We took our DS and had a great, inexpensive meal. Good drinks too

 

[SweetTomatoes]

Thanks to everyone who loves Sweet Tomatoes! My name is Matthew, and I am the General Manager at the I-Drive/Kirkman location. It's great to see that so many of you have been able to give us a try. I hope that we will always beat your expectations. The next time you come in, ask for Matt. I would like to meet those of you who enjoy your trips so much. Take care and hope to see you soon!

 

[Big V]

Hi Matt and Welcome to the Dis! We really enjoy your Sweet Tomatoes and try to get there every trip! As a matter of fact, we're going to try and get there next Saturday after we fly in! I'll be sure to ask for you.
Scott

 

[Figment22]

Thanks to everyone who loves Sweet Tomatoes! My name is Matthew, and I am the General Manager at the I-Drive/Kirkman location. It's great to see that so many of you have been able to give us a try. I hope that we will always beat your expectations. The next time you come in, ask for Matt. I would like to meet those of you who enjoy your trips so much. Take care and hope to see you soon!

Hi Matt! Welcome to the Dis

We (family of 4) love Sweet Tomatoes (and wish we had one closer to our home). You guys do a great job. My favorite item is the specialty salad with the mixed greens, pears, nuts and bleu cheese. It's delicious. We'll probably be down at Universal for a weekend in Feb. or March and will be sure to stop by and say hello.

I'm curious. How did you hear about the DisBoards? Did people come into the restaurant and say they had heard about Sweet Tomatoes here on the boards?

 

[SweetTomatoes]

Actually, at 3:30am it's amazing what a google search will turn up. The salad you speak of is Bartlett Pear which is on the bar right now. I will try to post some menu highlights for when you are coming and be sure to say hello when you come in.

 

[mrsstats]

Hi Matt: We are coming to Florida 1st week in March. Sweet Tomatoes is on my list of places to eat.

 

[jnl]

My votes go for Pacino's on 192. Good food, nice atmosphere, good price. Also, The Ale House on 535. Good food for a great price. I also loved sweet tomatoes. I'm getting hungary already

 

[Madaboutthemouse]

Here's another vote for Pebbles. Really good quality of food. We'll definitely be eating there next month!

 

[tony64]

we've had to many good meals to list but only 1 bad at the ponderosa and that was more our fault for going in to close to closing time in low season.
The buffet was nearly all gone and had been sitting out to long.
Being Brits we didn't complain, just won't go back.

 

[areno79]

DH and I ate at this seafood-ish restaurant right off of 535/Vineland last time we were down there...it was right by the Bahamas Breeze. I don't know the name of it, but it was good. In fact I think that's why DH wants to go to DW again Anyone know the name of this place? TIA

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

I believe you are talking about Laundry's Seafood. A bit pricey especially if you are not able to eat very much, like myself but I have heard good reports also. Glad you had a good time.

Slightly Goofy

 

[areno79]

Thanks...I thought it started with an L, but for the life of me I couldn't remember! I thought it was a bit pricey too for an offsite restaurant, but it was pretty good

 

[phlufster]

It's actually called Landry's Seafood, and it is pretty good.

My all time favorite restaurant in Orlando is Amuras! It is in Dr. Phillips near Seasons 52. They have great sushi and a really nice atmosphere! They also have really reasonable prices for lunch. Ale House on 535 is great, one order of Chicken Nachos could feed a family of 5! I am a big fan of Sweet Tomatoes too, I used to live close to there and I would say I ate there at least twice a week! Now I am craving chili and cornbread!! YUMMY!!


Jocelyn

 

[mickeyluv'r]

AOL has an interesting "city guide" listing for the Orlando area, if you are interested in non-chain restarants, or even more info about some of the places that were listed by others.

 

[doubletrouble_vb]

I liked Jungle Jim's!

Also Key W. Kools

Smokehouse Grill

And this place over on 192 I can't recall the name of...

 

[da-winnie-pooh]

We went to Sweet Tomatoes and the Pac Man Cafe'. Both were really good, especially Sweet Tomatoes. I didn't like that Super PacMan wasn't working, but other than that it was fine.

Hubby and I have been to Sweet Tomatoes twice and plan to go back again!