Orlando area restaurants you love ❤

[rstorer25]

We have a group going in June with lots of kids ranging 3 - 13. Looking for recommendations for our days outside the theme parks. We did Rain Forest Cafe last time. Any dinner shows or interactive, theme(ish) restaurants your kids have loved??

 

[Disnsyncey]

I saw the title and said "Ale House!" as I live in Atlanta and the closest one to me is about 20 miles and sometimes if I want it enough I will drive the distance......

but alas, I don't know any interactive or themed ones like you are looking for

 

[EACarlson]

Medieval Times would probably fit your bill, but I think you should post a new thread with a title better suggesting what you're actually looking for. There are many of us that see the title and think you want just a good restaurant recommendation before we see what you're actually looking for. It's probable that someone didn't click on the thread but would have good information for you.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

My first thought from the title was Twin Peaks, which has excellent food but is definitely not the theme you're going for....

 

[EACarlson]

My first thought from the title was Twin Peaks, which has excellent food but is definitely not the theme you're going for....

It might be a theme the 13 year old is looking for. But having been to both, I don't get the appeal of Twin Peaks over the more famous Florida born sibling. I've found both the food and the views superior at the Florida based chain.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

Really?! The Mac & cheese at Twin Peaks is literally the best I've ever had! Their other food was also well above average. Plus the lodge aesthetic is more appealing than vibrant orange. The chicken sandwich from "elsewhere" was fine, but nothing I'd return for (indeed, I have never been back).

 

[Missy29]

Millers Ale House is a favorite of ours every time we go to Florida.

 

[JackiesHubby]

We have a group going in June with lots of kids ranging 3 - 13. Looking for recommendations for our days outside the theme parks. We did Rain Forest Cafe last time. Any dinner shows or interactive, theme(ish) restaurants your kids have loved??

I dont know the situation now with the restaurant but we've eaten and the Bull & Bear before and it was heavenly.

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

Kobe Steakhouse is a good time for families. The chefs are incredibly fun and entertaining. The kids will get a kick out seeing them toss raw eggs in the air and catch them in their chef's hats, or make smoking volcanos out of a tower of onion slices. The food is plentiful and delicious, too.

 

[jimmymc]

Really?! The Mac & cheese at Twin Peaks is literally the best I've ever had! Their other food was also well above average. Plus the lodge aesthetic is more appealing than vibrant orange. The chicken sandwich from "elsewhere" was fine, but nothing I'd return for (indeed, I have never been back).

I'm with you. I think the food at Twin Peaks is far superior to other restaurants with similar theming. Even the wings, which the vibrant orange restaurant is known for.

 

[jimmymc]

Benihana or one of the independent Hibachi places around the city would be a great time for the kids. I can also recommend Boil Spot Hot Pot and BBQ for all you can eat Korean food. Ford's Garage is good for burgers and bar food.

 

[HollowxBastion]

Millers Ale House is a favorite of ours every time we go to Florida.

I'm curious to try it out on my next trip down

 

[nascargirl]

We like going to Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse and the Cheesecake Factory if we go offsite.

 

[ucf_knight]

We have a group going in June with lots of kids ranging 3 - 13. Looking for recommendations for our days outside the theme parks. We did Rain Forest Cafe last time. Any dinner shows or interactive, theme(ish) restaurants your kids have loved??

If you are looking to stay in the Disney bubble as you did last time with Rain Forest Cafe I'd suggest Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. Go a little early and let the kids enjoy the playground and campground theme before the meal while the parents have a drink from Crockett's Tavern. Outside the bubble going to a hotel like the Gaylord Palms for dinner would be fun for the kids as my kids love to explore that resort. As a Florida local I would never go out of my way to go to an Ale House or Twin Peaks as some others have suggested while on vacation.

 

[Disnsyncey]

If you are looking to stay in the Disney bubble as you did last time with Rain Forest Cafe I'd suggest Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. Go a little early and let the kids enjoy the playground and campground theme before the meal while the parents have a drink from Crockett's Tavern. Outside the bubble going to a hotel like the Gaylord Palms for dinner would be fun for the kids as my kids love to explore that resort. As a Florida local I would never go out of my way to go to an Ale House or Twin Peaks as some others have suggested while on vacation.

Well, it's special to me! Also, it's close to DS, so handy! I'm a Floridian and I miss it If people are just looking for a straightforward bar and grill type place, that would be my choice

Hoop Dee Doo is a great suggestion though!

 

[BostonEd]

Is there something special about the Ale House in Orlando? I've seen it recommended before, but I've been to the one that used to be in the Boston area, and one in the Columbus, OH, area, and to call both experiences "mediocre" would be kind.

 

[Kae]

Cafe tu tu tango

 

[CAPSLOCK]

Is there something special about the Ale House in Orlando?

The pork shank is all the specialness I need.

 

[ucf_knight]

Is there something special about the Ale House in Orlando? I've seen it recommended before, but I've been to the one that used to be in the Boston area, and one in the Columbus, OH, area, and to call both experiences "mediocre" would be kind.

As a local to florida I do enjoy ale house. A couple times a year for family birthday parties we actually order a whole captain jacks buried treasure ice cream cake to go. Its a good spot for watching a game with better than average sports bar food. I have literally been 100+ times probably over the years but that's not to say I'd recommend it to people enjoying their vacation in and around Orlando as you can find a version of an ale house type establishment in most major cities around the country.

 

[mary_jones]

Thank you all for the information, I think it will come in handy when I go to Orlando.