What are your favourite Orlando restaurants?

[Nahanni]

We will be staying at Sheraton Vistana Villages (I-Drive) and looking for some restaurant options. We're open to all types of foods, any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[amw]

If you want some good, inexpensive family restaurants ... We like the Chevys at Crossroads. On Tuesdays, kids eat free. There is a Chilis close by to Vistana.

For real cheap meals, there is Steak N Shake close by, and All-you-can eat pizza at CiCis. Coupons for both can be found in all those Orlando booklets.

I realize all those choices are chain restaurants -- but we don't get them in Canada.

 

[thebigman65]

If you have a vehicle and want to try some awesome Mexican food, I would try Agave Azoul. They have a Facebook page or you can look up their address on Google....being from Canada, we do not have any mexican restaurants that even approach this one.....it is very very good and moderatly priced.

If you want a really good steak dinner go the Charlies Steakhouse.....keep in mind that as with other high end steakhouses, it is expensive.

Enjoy your trip!

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

If you want some good, inexpensive family restaurants ... We like the Chevys at Crossroads. On Tuesdays, kids eat free. There is a Chilis close by to Vistana.

For real cheap meals, there is Steak N Shake close by, and All-you-can eat pizza at CiCis. Coupons for both can be found in all those Orlando booklets.

I realize all those choices are chain restaurants -- but we don't get them in Canada.

Another vote for Chili's and Cici's.

Also wanted to add in TGI Friday's and Olive Garden. They are two family favourites that we try to squeeze in on every trip to the USA.

Golden Corral is another one to consider. For value and fussy eaters, it can't be beat for price and selection. Not my favourite choice when there are TGI Fridays, Olive Garden and Chili's to be had, but my 16 year old thinks the place is like a small corner of heaven. Kids love the Chocolate Wonderfall (a chocolate fountain where you can dip marshmallows, cookies, fruit, etc.......my poor hips ).

 

[crazyfordisney2000]

Sweet Tomatoes!! We went twice last trip and it was such a nice change from all the fried food! Soup, chili, make your own salad, mmm, soo good!

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[who's ur daddy?]

Had some really good experiences at the Golden Corral (Lake Buena Vista location). Relatively inexpensive and food was actually not bad! So easy to feed the kids at a buffet...

Golden Corral
8707 Vineland AvenueOrlando, FL 32821, United States

Then another gem that I learned through Disboards is Sweet Tomatoes. Lots of fresh and tasty options. If you're looking for pounds of roast beef, chicken, ham, etc., this is not the place for you - but it's such a great change to the deep fried and protein heavy foods. One of the must-go places for us during any visit.

Sweet Tomatoes (Crossroads Plaza)
12561 S Apopka Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32836

 

[MomDad&2boys]

We love Carrabba's similar to the Olive Garden but so much better!

 

[bdoyledimou]

Cracker Barrel!!!! How can you forget Cracker Barrel!?!?!?

 

[Sue M]

Bahama Breeze, and Cheesecake Factory At Bahama Breeze you can call ahead like just before you leave, and they'll put your name on the wait list.

 

[KSBelle77]

Cuba libre!!! Best Cuban food and mojitos!!! By Bahama Breeze I think on international drive!!

 

[bjensen25]

Had some really good experiences at the Golden Corral (Lake Buena Vista location). Relatively inexpensive and food was actually not bad! So easy to feed the kids at a buffet...

Golden Corral
8707 Vineland AvenueOrlando, FL 32821, United States

Then another gem that I learned through Disboards is Sweet Tomatoes. Lots of fresh and tasty options. If you're looking for pounds of roast beef, chicken, ham, etc., this is not the place for you - but it's such a great change to the deep fried and protein heavy foods. One of the must-go places for us during any visit.

Sweet Tomatoes (Crossroads Plaza)
12561 S Apopka Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32836

I also thought golden corral was a great option and also "Sizzler" just gave you an inexpensive yet many options especially for kids and the food was pretty good if not better than some of the more expensive places. We even went back twice on our last visit.

 

[Nahanni]

Thanks for all the great ideas! On another site I also saw recommendations for Logans Roadhouse, any experiences with this chain?

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

Cracker Barrel!!!! How can you forget Cracker Barrel!?!?!?

This one is worked into the plan to try for the first time in August. I have heard its great! Maybe soon to be on our new favourites list? We shall see!

 

[Cdn Gal]

Crabby Joes Crab Shack, it is an experience unto itself and the food is amazing!!

 

[SmilingGrump]

For off-property restaurants herre is my list of favourites:

Medieval Times (awesome dinner show and foods is good)
Buffalo Wild Wings
Ponderosa
Chik-fil-A (for fast food chicken sandwiches)
Waffle House (far better then Denny's or IHOP for breakfast)

Zimmie's (on Vistana) was good last time we were there, but that was a few years ago


Avoid:
Cheers - it's a dive, food was horrible, drinks were okay though
IHOP - IHOP in Hawaii is always great ... in Florida it's always been bad
Rio Mexican Grill - it's about as Mexican as Taco Bell, but they do have good margaritas


For on-property restaurants, I recommend:

Victoria & Alberts (expensive but by far the best food we've ever had, and we've been around the world)
Earl of Sandwich (in Downtown Disney so easy to get to)

 

[CindyV]

OUr favorites
Olive Garden
Giordanos
outback steakhouse
fuddruckers
chilis

we have been to logans roadhouse. The prices seemed pretty fair from what i remember.(it was 2 meals for 14.99 at the time) I didnt enjoy it a whole lot (i ordered appetizers for my meal) its more of a steakhouse, my husband enjoyed his steak and my stepson had a chicken salad(that was the 2 for 15)
My rest of my family said their meal was ok..
They served fresh buns and peanuts which was a hit with us and keeping my 5 year old busy..

 

[Nagle]

We always manage at least one visit to Sweet Tomatoes. Other places we enjoy are;
Orlando Ale House.
Bahama Breeze
Buffalo Wild Wings
Taverna Opa

 

[MystikaFaith]

This may sound stupid but..... In Orlando, my favorite restaurant is Pizza Hut! Never ever have I eaten pizza so damn good! It's nothing compared to the pizza hut pizza here in Canada (and I've eaten at many many of them!).

I do however, also love the Cracker Barrels along the highway between here and there. Never ate at an Orlando one but dined at some others and loved it!

 

[bankr63]

Seasons 52 and Cantina Laredo are our two favorites now. Both are on restaurant row; W. Sand Lake.

 

[Sue M]

Crabby Joes Crab Shack, it is an experience unto itself and the food is amazing!!

There's one in Orlando? We ate in the on on St Pete Beach.