Best offsite restaurants near Disney?

[GraceO'Malley]

Where does everyone eat when not at Disney restaurants? Any recommendations are appreciated!

 

[MinnieGirl33]

We've enjoyed our meals at Emeril's Orlando, Emeril's Tchoup Chop & Seasons 52

 

[JimC]

Excluding Downtown Disney which has a number of great restaurants, I would look at Lake Buena Vista, which has a selection of national chain restaurants including Chili's, IHOP, Olive Garden, Outback, Red Lobster, TGI Fridays, Tony Roma's, Uno Chicago Grill and lots, lots more. My favorite in that area is Bahama Breeze. You can dine indoors or out and there is free valet parking.

At the Marriott World Center I recommend Mikado, Hawk's Landing or Ristorante Tuscany.

Around the I-drive Sand Lake area my favorite is Seasons 52. A very nice dress casual restaurant with a good wine selection. It is on Sand Lake Blvd west of I-4/west of Turkey Lake Rd. Continue west past Dr. Phillips Blvd. It will be on the left in a shopping area. If you get to where Sand Lake Blvd intersects with Apopka-Vineland Rd, you will have gone past the restaurant. You can dine inside or outside and free valet parking. The restaurant is adjacent to Little Sand Lake.

Also in the I-drive Sand Lake area are Ruth's Chris & Morton's. A local favorite is the Capital Grill. There is also Bergamo's. If you like creol, there is Emeril's. If you like very laid back and really good comfort food then I recommend TooJays Gourmet Deli & Restaurant at The Marketplace in Dr. Phillips.

 

[BEASLYBOO]

Timpano's Italian Chop House has fantastic steaks, chops and pasta's. It has a piano bar, enclosed cigar area and great ambiance. It's really quite good and a much better value than any Disney restaurant. They have a website if you want to check it out! Located at 7488 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, www.timpanochophouse.net

There's also Ciao Italia, wonderful on International drive, Yum! www.ciaoitaliaonline.com

We enjoy Orlando restaurants as much, if not more than Disney restaurants!