Best Off-Site Restaurant's Thread

[wayneg]

Sorry no time to read thru thread so may have been mentioned but last month we found a new place just opened, One of best meals ever had in Florida. You can ring ahead and book as it gets very busy but great steaks. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1557262

 

[Figment22]

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)?

It's probably a little bit more than a 10 minute drive because it's up near Universal, but THE best BBQ is at Bubbalou's Bodacious BBQ. It's worth the trip!

BTW, this is the location that's closest (the one near Universal Studios):
Bubbalou's Bodacious BBQ - Kirkman Road
5818 Conroy Road
Orlando, FL 32835

Telephone: 407.295.1212

 

[mickeyluv'r]

I don't know about Pacino's, but I see their menu has several steaks. Vito's Chop House on I-Drive was excellent every time we've been there. A little pricey to be sure, but worth it. Also for the kids, they make a mean hamburger. We were amazed at how good the hamburger was. FOr dessert, try th chocolate cake - IT'S HUGE! we often split desserts two ways, but we were able to split the chocolate cake six ways and still have leftovers! It's yummy too.

If you just want ribs for BBQ, there is a place on 192 that's not far from the Nick hotel. Turn right when you get up to 192 fromthe Nick hotel - I think. It's got a train that runs through it and a mountain (fake ) through it's backside. I'm pretty certina there's a minigolf there too. Not all the food was super there, but the ribs were really good. The prices were pretty good and the kids liked the toy train. It looks REALLY touristy from the outside, but the ribs were good, and the service wasn't bad either. I don't think we tried any other BBQ there besides ribs.

 

[pilferk]

It's probably a little bit more than a 10 minute drive because it's up near Universal, but THE best BBQ is at Bubbalou's Bodacious BBQ. It's worth the trip!

BTW, this is the location that's closest (the one near Universal Studios):
Bubbalou's Bodacious BBQ - Kirkman Road
5818 Conroy Road
Orlando, FL 32835

Telephone: 407.295.1212

Thanks Figment! I think that looks like a winner!

 

[paulfoel]

Ok, we have a Best/Worst Off-Site Hotels thread....how about a Best/Worst Off-Site Restaurant thread!


I can't attest to any (since we have only stayed off site once) so I am looking for all of your opinions.

Thanks!
Melissa

Best - Carabbas (192 nr Spendid China)
Worst - Western Steer (International Drive)

 

[bennythepug]

best: Giordano's
worst: hess station fried chicken.......don't ask

 

[Camilo]

to me, the best restaurant is Golden Corral.
So cheap and soooo good.

 

[wayneg]

to me, the best restaurant is Golden Corral.
So cheap and soooo good.

Which Golden Corral does everyone use?
We have tried one at Marriott Village LBV 3 times, while the food has been good the place has been filthy with food all over the floor, also its always too warm in there to enjoy a meal for us.
Is this as good as Golden Corral gets or is there a better one we should try?

 

[Freyja]

Sweet tomatoes (Love ´em), Olive Garden, Cheesecake Factory, TGI Friday. Depends on the mood and style I guess. Sweet tomatoes is definately not fancy but really yummy and a nicea healthy alternative to all the greasy burgers around. Olive Garden is more fancy, but stilly a great family place and food is good.

 

[PortieOwner]

Which Golden Corral does everyone use?
We have tried one at Marriott Village LBV 3 times, while the food has been good the place has been filthy with food all over the floor, also its always too warm in there to enjoy a meal for us.
Is this as good as Golden Corral gets or is there a better one we should try?

I also tried that Golden Corral a couple of years ago for lunch. Got an upset stomach from the food there. Only time that has happened on the past two trips. The Golden Corrals at home in MD seem to be okay, though.

 

[Figment22]

I love Golden Corral but in my opinion, the GCs located in the tourist areas of Orlando are all lacking. We usually spend most of our Orlando vacation time in the Universal/SW area so we ride the extra distance to a great Golden Corral that's not near any of the attractions. It has the best dessert bar of any GC I've eaten in and a great vegetable/sides bar. It's located at 7251 West Colonial Drive, Orlando. It's out of the way, without question, but for us it's worth the extra drive. It's also never over crowded like the GCs in the tourist areas.

If I have to vote on the absolute WORST of the Golden Corrals in the Orlando area, it'd definitely be the one on International Drive @ Sand Lake Road. Dirty dishes, surly servers. Never again!

 

[tortoni]

On our last trip we tried Mimi's Cafe and loved it so much we went there three times.

Also tried Texas de Brazil. Fantastic food, but expensive, even with the coupons.

 

[wayneg]

On our last trip we tried Mimi's Cafe and loved it so much we went there three times.

Also tried Texas de Brazil. Fantastic food, but expensive, even with the coupons.

We like Mimi's opposite Disneyland CA, will be going in a few weeks

For Texas De Brazil, I have not been but been told their e-club is very good with 25 or 50% off vouchers, details below.
http://www.fishbowl.com/clt/tdb/lp/join/join.asp
http://www.texasdebrazil.com/special.php

Many of the eateries have birthday clubs, Smokey Bones sends you a Voucher for a free dessert. Sweet Tomatoes buy one meal get one free for birthday etc.
Just make sure any club you join you enter your birthday for a day or 2 before you go, then you willget the email in time to travel.

 

[Camilo]

Which Golden Corral does everyone use?
We have tried one at Marriott Village LBV 3 times, while the food has been good the place has been filthy with food all over the floor, also its always too warm in there to enjoy a meal for us.
Is this as good as Golden Corral gets or is there a better one we should try?

I've only been to the one at US 192, close to the road that leads to Anymal Kingdom sorry, I forgot the name). Amazing fresh steaks, shrimp, pasta, etc...

 

[Camno's Mama]

There is this little tavern type place in downtown Celebration that we love...it has tables that rock back and forth and birds landing on the table all the time. (Okay, so that's a little gross). It's just such a cute little town and this restaurant is really nice...especially if you're going for brunch on Sunday!

 

[kgilchri]

BEST

• Giordano's (DH is OBSESSED with the ones in Chicago)
• Flippers
• Sweet Tomatoes
• Carrabba's (AWESOME Italian food)

WORST

• Sizzler (on I-Drive)
• Jungle Jim's (in LBV...absolutely terrible service and awful food)

 

[wayneg]

WORST

• Jungle Jim's (in LBV...absolutely terrible service and awful food)

Think its closed now, can anyone confirm?

 

[DaddyDon]

Closed!!!!!!!

 

[DaddyDon]

hello sorry to come in with this but has anyone been to fiasco's dinner show i have listed 2 threads without 1 reply i am not sure if its shut now or not its up by universal,

Shut down ....sorry

 

[kgilchri]

Think its closed now, can anyone confirm?

Aw...darn! I'm so out of the loop. When we went in Jan. this year, we never got out of WDW property (a first for us).