Best Off-Site Restaurant's Thread

[SlightlyGoofy]

neonurse, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but there really is only ONE way to lose weight (other than contracting a serious illness) and that is to eat less and move more. I had WL sugery back in its infancy (25 years ago) and the only thing I lost was $7,000 and I gained a whole new personality which made it worthwhile.

A few years back I decided that I wanted to live long enough to see how my grandkids turned out and as I have 4 that I do not get to see it was in my best interests to live long enough to see them again when they are old enough to search me out. Guess that means I am trying to live to tick my dil off. Sad situation there.

It has been a long road to get this far but I have learned much about myself on the way. The first thing is that you have to want to do it for yourself. Throw that candy out right away and that is a good first step. This time of the year is rough on a diet and 7 pounds is not so bad for being on vacation so long and such. I would just try to be like "The Gambler" and stay even until the first of the year and then do your thing. I like the WW points system but I do the low carb thing cause I can eat something when I want as long as it has no carbs. By eliminating the foods that I love and caused the weight gain to begin with I have greatly reduced my temptations. I am not a woman who can do anything part way so it is - all or nothing at all and if I do not eat any pizza or bread I can handle it but I cannot be moderate. It is not in my nature. I write down each and every bite of food I eat and that slows me down a bunch and also gives me a frame of reference for where I need to make changes. I did not gain all of this weight in a few months and it surely is not coming off that fast either. The pounds that come off easily come back easier.

Your mileage may vary. BTW, there is a WISH weight loss group on the DIS on the CB. Maybe they might have some advice although I bet you know what is best for YOU. We always do, we just do not want to listen all the time.

SG/Linda

 

[Lauralei]

Joe's Crab Shack is fun, if you have kids there's a playground in the back, funky gift shop, good alcoholic drinks for adults, good food. We always go there one time each trip. Also my DS loves Jungle Jims in Crossroads shopping center.

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Lauralei, I am fairly sure that Jungle Jim's has been closed down for quite some time.

Slightly Goofy

 

[wayneg]

Yes you are correct, Jungle Jims closed down a long time ago.

 

[angelkk]

Joe's Crab Shack is fun, if you have kids there's a playground in the back, funky gift shop, good alcoholic drinks for adults, good food. We always go there one time each trip. Also my DS loves Jungle Jims in Crossroads shopping center.

Hi, are you referring to this restaurant - is it far away if we stay at the Dolphin?
12124 S. Apopka Vineland Rd.
Orlando, FL 32836

I have a little DS4 and would love to visit if it is close to WDW

 

[mickeyluv'r]

I have not been to the Joe's in Orlando, but I live near one. It is a lively place, and in that sense it's good for kids, but the one thing I don't like about it is much of the food is fried, or covered in a sauce. Call me a NewEnglander, but I generally prefer my seafood broiled with light bread crumbs, or a very light batter. They have a few things that are broiled, but most things aren't lo-cal. The last time I ate there, the fish was quite fresh. If you don't mind battered popcorn shrimp-type seafood - you'll love it.

 

[ducklite]

I have not been to the Joe's in Orlando, but I live near one. It is a lively place, and in that sense it's good for kids, but the one thing I don't like about it is much of the food is fried, or covered in a sauce. Call me a NewEnglander, but I generally prefer my seafood broiled with light bread crumbs, or a very light batter. They have a few things that are broiled, but most things aren't lo-cal. The last time I ate there, the fish was quite fresh. If you don't mind battered popcorn shrimp-type seafood - you'll love it.

I agree about Joe's, it's pretty much all heavily breaded and fried. We went once, I doubt we'll go back. Bubba Gumps in City Walk is far better food in a fun atmosphere.

 

[mrzrich]

Hi, are you referring to this restaurant - is it far away if we stay at the Dolphin?
12124 S. Apopka Vineland Rd.
Orlando, FL 32836

I have a little DS4 and would love to visit if it is close to WDW

No, you want the Kissimmee/Celebration location

10 Blake Blvd
Celebration, FL
34747

 

[Mysteria]

Someone was looking for this so I'm bringing it back to the first page.

 

[CruisinEars]

Great thread! Especially since we are staying offsite and want to eat at good places with reasonable prices. Since this thread was started in 2004, it would be great if we could have some more current reviews.

Also, we bought the Orlando Entertainment Book and I was wondering if anyone can recommend some places to eat that are in the book?

I took the list from page 1 and alphabetized it and looked for a coupon for each one and only came up with about 4. We would kinda like to get our money's worth out of the book, but also, we like coupons.

Definitely going to try Bubbas BBQ since that is in the book and gets great reviews here.

Thanks all and happy eating.

 

[mrzrich]

I ate at Joe's Crab Shack tonight and we didn't see that much fried food on the menu

I had the Crabmeat stuffed shrimp (All crabmeat, not bready stuffing) and DH had the Steak and Shrimp. We both enjoyed our entrees and the veggies and rice that accompanied.

Others around us had buckets of crab legs, as well as what looked like a crab boil with corn, sausage, crab legs and potatoes.

Our waitress did say that the menu was new, and I've also heard that ownerships has changed (they were owned by Landry's before)

We loved it and plan to return.

 

[jjjmranch]

We went to Outback Steakhouse tonight and the food is consistently good. It's on Formosa Gardens Boulevard and 192. Crowd wasn't too bad. We originally had Concourse Steakhouse ADR, but then DH noticed they don't serve his favorite, filet! He won't eat any other cut of meat, regardless of how it's presented.

 

[dioxide45]

Also, we bought the Orlando Entertainment Book and I was wondering if anyone can recommend some places to eat that are in the book?

We just ate at Pannullo's in Winter Park on Sunday Night. The food was great and reasonably priced after applying the entertainment card discount (buy one get one up to $15, expect to spend more than $15 for each entre).

We don't have an Orlando book, but rather used our card from our local book and the server didn't even punch the card. So we could return again and use the discount.

 

[dioxide45]

I agree about Joe's, it's pretty much all heavily breaded and fried. We went once, I doubt we'll go back. Bubba Gumps in City Walk is far better food in a fun atmosphere.

We went to the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co at City Walk last May, and we were not overly impressed. We had been to the one in Charleston and loved it, I don't know what it was, just something about it was not appealing. Were not overly impressed with the food. Could have just been an off night. Probably won't return for some time though as there are so many other places to try.

 

[dioxide45]

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!

I say that I have to agree with this. We ate at this GC in November and will not return to this location. Not only dirtly and not great food, but the price was higher than any other GC that we have been to.

 

[dioxide45]

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.

This is very important. In fact, may hotels actually block the phone numbers of these places so you can't call from the hotel. You can use a cell phone though. Rule of thumb is never give your credit card number out on the phone, say you will pay cash.
Quite often they will delivery a low quality pizza cooked in their home kitchen. Obviously the health department hasn't checked them out.
Never order from leavlets left under your door or on your car.

 

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

hey, by chance has anyone ate at the McDonalds on Sand Lake Rd. It is suppose to be one of the largest McDonalds in the world and ranked #2 on the Travel channels most entertaining McDonalds.
I'm interested in taking the family the first day we're there for lunch, but am just wondering if it is worth driving to it from the hotel.
Any info on it would be appreciated!

 

[wayneg]

hey, by chance has anyone ate at the McDonalds on Sand Lake Rd. It is suppose to be one of the largest McDonalds in the world and ranked #2 on the Travel channels most entertaining McDonalds.
I'm interested in taking the family the first day we're there for lunch, but am just wondering if it is worth driving to it from the hotel.
Any info on it would be appreciated!

Ate there once about 10 years ago, everyone was being hassled by timeshare while sat eating, the McD staff said nothing to them so it looked standard practice, never been back since to see if it was a 1 off.

 

[KayR]

hey, by chance has anyone ate at the McDonalds on Sand Lake Rd. It is suppose to be one of the largest McDonalds in the world and ranked #2 on the Travel channels most entertaining McDonalds.
I'm interested in taking the family the first day we're there for lunch, but am just wondering if it is worth driving to it from the hotel.
Any info on it would be appreciated!

We went there a few years ago (perhaps 3) as we were in the area. I wouldn't go back. It felt dirty and not a nice place to eat at all.

If you are in that area, I would go to Sweet Tomatoes which isn't too far away.

-Kay

 

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

hmmm, sounds like it's not worth the hassle. Thought the Arcade part would be cool, but if it's dirty and you get bugged by timeshare people, that doesn't sound to entertaining to me...
Thanks for the info!