Best Off-Site Restaurant's Thread

[GemmaPixie]

Love love love Goldren Corral. Where I'm from we don't get any buffets of any sort so this is our favourite. My family all like different things and GC accomodates for all of us. Really nice, hot and freshly cooked food. We make sure it's always our first meal of the holiday.

Another one is the Whistle Stop Junction on International Drive (near Beltz) and again it was a really nice buffet. Had a lot of heathy choices if I remember correctly. Steaks made to order as well as pasta made to order! Really nice and clean.

We also love Bennigans, Outback Steakhouse, Logan's Roadhouse, Hooters (buffalo wings! yumyum) and Longhorn Steakhouse.

We used to love Las Vegas buffet as they had all different types of food from chinese to seafood to american but I feel this place has really gone downhill! The food is now mediocore and the place looks dirty to me. I find the workers snobby and they watch you all the time throughout your meal. Plus I find it kind of expensive considering there are a lot nicer buffets for a lot cheaper!

 

[EPCOTFANROD]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Friendly's on Int. Drive. Our fav place by far. Snickers Sundae dessert is to die for and keenly priced. Chinese in mercado centre is nice for a cheap and tasty lunch.

 

[GemmaPixie]

EPCOTFANROD- im from bangor, NI!!!

 

[MikeyA50]

Subscribing!

 

[EPCOTFANROD]

Hi Gemma, lucky you going back to ORLANDO.

P.S. Where are you flying from? Did you get a good deal?

 

[GemmaPixie]

Hey. We are flying from Belfast Intr with Globespan. Im not sure about prices because my parents paid but I think we got a pretty good deal. However, they have been quite delayed on most of their flights!! I would be so upset if I got delayed going out!

 

[hmp2z]

Just went out to Timpano Chophouse & Martini Bar on West Sand Lake this weekend, and it was quite good. I've got the full review with pictures on my dining journal:

http://hpandaw.wordpress.com/2007/07/03/timpano-chophouse-martini-bar-july-1-2007/

Cheers!
Heather W

 

[EPCOTFANROD]

Globespan are apparently going to be much cheaper and more regular with their flights to florida next year, but you have to book now i'm told.

Has anyone eaten at friendly's yet?

 

[hmp2z]

Friendly's and Golden Corral are national chains, so they're places that pretty much any American can find in their own hometown: almost as ubiquitous as Taco Bell.

Friendly's is very loud, with lots of small children, mediocre quality food, and okay ice cream desserts.

Cheers!
Heather W

 

[EPCOTFANROD]

Must depend on what time you dine. Friendly's has been only half full any time I've been there (10 -15 times) and can't remember any noise.

 

[Lisa BC]

Here's our list for our upcoming November trip. It is a group of 9 adults (ages 31-73). We are not big drinkers, so I can't vouch for the bar or the wine list.

Maggiano's in Point Orlando up near the convention center

PF Changs

Bonefish Grill

Bubba Gump at City Walk

Manny's Chop House, Haines City

We haven't tried Manny's before so if you've tried, let us know what you think. (supposed to have great steaks - by DIS report this is where the "locals" go).

Lisa

 

[2disneybabies]

I am definately interested in this thread!!!
We are looking for ideas as well and different things too....not the same Chilis and Fridays...I know they are good, but we can go there when we are at home, I'd like to try different places!
Has anyone ever been to Pacinos?? It's on I-drive and we went there the night we got engaged and it was fabulous! Of course I was on cloud 9 so that could be the reason..lol but that was 12 years ago, so not even sure it's still there??? Anyone?????

 

[maciec]

WOW! I cannot believe that I started this thread in 2004 and it's still alive! Anyway, that was the last time that we stayed off site and now we are staying off site next month. I cannot wait! I need a vacation so desperately!
We are staying at Horizons by Marriott.

My family are big pizza eaters. Who has the best pizza in relation to our cono?

Also, would the Ale House be out of the way for us?

 

[Jason71]

WOW! I cannot believe that I started this thread in 2004 and it's still alive! Anyway, that was the last time that we stayed off site and now we are staying off site next month. I cannot wait! I need a vacation so desperately!
We are staying at Horizons by Marriott.

My family are big pizza eaters. Who has the best pizza in relation to our cono?

Also, would the Ale House be out of the way for us?

Orlando is not known for its pizza, but the best in the area is Flippers. Mostly a delivery place, but they also have about a dozen tables (inside and outside); it's located in the strip mall at the end of Westwood Blvd. at I-Drive, behind Steak & Ale. For delivery, it's (407) 345-0113--yes, I keep the number in my cell phone!

The closest Ale House is about a 5-minute drive, depending on the traffic lights. If you don't mind I-4, hop on I-4 Westbound (turn left at Central Florida Parkway and bear left onto the interstate), take the next exit, and turn right. Then turn left at the second light, Alehouse is just behind the 7-11.

In the alternative, turn left on Central FL Parkway, bypass I-4, and turn left onto Turkey Lake Road/Palm Parkway (where Central FL dead ends). Palm Parkway will take you directly to Alehouse, just cross State Road 535 and look to your right.

 

[bob6sims]

I would also recommend Flippers Pizza , we had it delivered twice the last time we stayed on Int. Drive. They do different meal deals which was great for us (party of 3 adults and 4 children) - something for everyone . Our hotel had leaflets with their phone number and what deals they had on - I think they were posted under our room door during our stay. Once they arrived with our delivery at the hotel they went to reception gave them our room number and they called us, we then went to collect our pizzas.

 

[mrzrich]

I would also recommend Flippers Pizza , we had it delivered twice the last time we stayed on Int. Drive. They do different meal deals which was great for us (party of 3 adults and 4 children) - something for everyone . Our hotel had leaflets with their phone number and what deals they had on - I think they were posted under our room door during our stay. Once they arrived with our delivery at the hotel they went to reception gave them our room number and they called us, we then went to collect our pizzas.

I just want to advise you to be wary of Pizza leaflets found under your door. Some unscrupuluos people have been known to have Pizza leaflets made up with fantastic deals on them.

You call, they take your order and your credit card #, and you never get a pizza.

I known Flipper's is legit, but just be careful.

 

[theparsons]

I will second Chili's...they have the best fajitas you can find!! We visit our local one all of the time.

Our best deal at Disney is CiCi's Pizza...it is 3.99 for the AYCE buffet and it is very good! It's nice to save some $$ when you eat 90% of the meals at the parks...

Is the AYCE buffet for lunch only, or can you get it after a long day at the park? I love pizza buffet!

 

[bob6sims]

I just want to advise you to be wary of Pizza leaflets found under your door. Some unscrupuluos people have been known to have Pizza leaflets made up with fantastic deals on them.

You call, they take your order and your credit card #, and you never get a pizza.

I known Flipper's is legit, but just be careful.

Thanks for this word of caution , we will make sure that we only order from well know companies.

 

[Jason71]

Is the AYCE buffet for lunch only, or can you get it after a long day at the park? I love pizza buffet!

All-day, lunch and dinner.

 

[pilferk]

Anyone have any good suggestions for BBQ around WDW/Nick Hotel area (I'll have our car, so "around" means less than 10 min or so drive)?

We're staying one night at the Nick hotel before moving over to AKV and we're starting to consider our dinner options for that first night. I'm considering the Crab Shack, but am also wondering if there's a good BBQ place near by.

Thanks!