Is House of Blues really that bad?

[Maybelle]

I am considering purchasing Restaurant.com certificate.

 

[Shanna-like-Banana]

hhhmmm, I wanna know too,

great minds think alike- i was looking at getting a certificate also.

 

[Meriweather]

We love House of Blues....go almost every trip and at DLR and Las Vegas too.
Have used the coupon a couple of times and plan to use it on both of our upcoming trips.

 

[webprinter]

No. I had the pizza (appetizer) as a meal the first time and wasn't overly fond of it, but DH has had the ribs and the pulled pork and liked them both. I had the ribs the second time and thought they were very good. My only complaint was that with the half rack of ribs, we were not allowed to sub a different side. I do not like beans or cole slaw and requested to get one side of some kind of potatoes for the two I didn't want but the server stated it would cost an extra $2.00. Next time I will ask for a manager. Instead we ordered a full rack and split it. There was no extra charge with that for a side of potatoes instead of the cole slaw. DD and my inlaws both liked the food there.

 

[Mad Hattered]

No. Actually, we think just the opposite. We eat there every trip.

 

[hannahdrewmom]

We really enjoy it. We bought a certificate in Septemeber and had no problems using it. We ended up there at 4pm and it was happy hour. All the appetizers were 50% off and we actually had more food for the 5 of us than possible to eat with the certificate and it cost us $10 plus tip! I'd definitely go back!

 

[ThePrincess&TheJohn]

No, I loved the HoB. The ribeye is to-die-for!

 

[thebigman65]

We went to the Gospel Brunch last March....it was Awesome. Buffet style breakfast....all fresh and good....omelettes made to order, etc. And a great show.

 

[Dsny4fun]

We had a great meal there last Sept...I would definetly go back again to eat there.

 

[Maybelle]

Thanks for all the replies!

 

[tarheelmjfan]

I don't think I've read many bad reviews for HOB. We really like it. We don't eat there every time we go to Orlando, but we've always enjoyed our meals when we do.

 

[MJMcBride]

I think the House of Blues is very good

 

[Straitlover]

My sis and I ate there back in October. I thought it was tasty! I will say the wings were not all that, and defintiely not worth the price. We only got them because we were using a certificate and we just wanted hamburgers for our entree. We had just gotten off a cruise w/ steaks and such, so we jsut wanted simple food and some sweet tea.

I am going back solo in May, and I using a cerificate on my own, so I will be eating well to get to $35. Probably a steak, app or dessert and some more of that expensive sweet tea (it's like 3.95 now!)

 

[bunkkinsmom]

We do the gospel brunch every year as well, but unfortunately, the restaurants.com gift certificates are not valid for the brunch.

 

[Euphoria027]

Heck no, I think it's delicious.

 

[Uncleromulus]

No--it's not that bad.

But it's not that good either.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

Our Ratings of House of Blues: (rev 1/21/11)
. . . food price value: B+
. . . food quality: B
. . . food quantity per serving: B
. . . food prep speed: B
. . . food selection: C
. . . seating quantity: C+
. . . seating comfort: D
. . . eatery atmosphere: B
. . . eatery convenience: C
. . . staff friendliness: B
. . . staff helpfulness: B
. . . character interaction: n/a

NOTES: It has close to "street" HOB prices which means
good pricing for a WDW eatery, earning it a "B+" for value.
Sometimes it can be kind of loud inside. The Sunday Gospel
Lunch is good (make ressies!) Buy a restaurant.com certificate
and save up to 60%. We were quite happy with the 1/2-rack of
ribs for taste, size, tenderness and price.

 

[myjourney]

Their club sandwich and bread pudding are the best

 

[LIFERBABE]

I really like HOB!! They have happy hour everyday from 3-5pm and I will usually sit at the bar and have a few drinks and try different things. Loved the shrimp and cornbread and catfish.

We purchased the cert, but did not need it since we went during happy hour and just had drinks and appetizers at the bar.

I also thought the Giordano's was very good and use the cert for that.

Sometimes you can get great food with a coupon. Not always but HOB and Giordanos I have been very pleased. Also used Kimonos and it was decent but much more expensive.

 

[Stittsville]

Our Ratings of House of Blues: (rev 1/21/11)
. . . food selection: C

I am curious why you would only rate their food selection as a "C".