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trevlad

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Posted - 15 Feb 2006 : 22:31:49

wonder if i print out the replies i could make a fortune fixing ponderosa.!!! however, so long as they keep the tables full they probably dont give a monkeys!

Trev

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Parrothead

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Posted - 16 Feb 2006 : 15:26:00

BEST: Columbias @ Celebration; Season 52; Villa de Flora @Gylord Palms
WORST: Golde Coral on 192. Filthy

Parrothead

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Sue and Jere

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Posted - 16 Feb 2006 : 15:29:58

I have to many favories, but my worst has got to be Ponderosa and Cracker barrell

Sue
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Edited by - Sue and Jere on 16 Feb 2006 15:31:41

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Arby

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Posted - 17 Feb 2006 : 11:30:54

Don't go to Golden China either on 192. It gave my daughter the worst case of food poisoning I've ever seen in a small one.

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philgrove

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Posted - 17 Feb 2006 : 15:46:15

We have never had a bad meal in florida. We like Rainforest, Planet Hollywood, TJs, Logans, IHOP you name it we like it . We like Ponderosa although it can be a little dirty at times. The last time we went to Sizzlers we wernt that impressed where as in the past we have always enjoyed our meals there.
We love Golden Corral we had lunch and dinner there next time would like to try breakfast.

Golden China is that the one by Quality Inn Hotel we had a lovely takeaway from there, we were staying at The Quality Inn.

Karen.

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spg

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Posted - 18 Feb 2006 : 08:59:14

Only had a couple of bad meals in all the years we have been visiting and that was Perkins and Ponderosa

The good meals far exceed with places like Texas de Brazil, "paris" @ Epcot, Bahama Breeze, Olive Garden, Tu Tu tango carabbas, I could go on and on ..........

Sharon
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Simon Ball

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Posted - 18 Feb 2006 : 18:22:39

Worst place by far is the Olive Garden I haven't come across a great one in Orlando yet so suggestions would be good.

Pam Ball.

SimonB

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rogerdunnaker

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Posted - 03 Aug 2007 : 14:48:32

Best so far Perkins for breakfast, Logans and Market Street Cafe.
Worst, C---per Barrel, sorry Cracker Barrel.

Roger.

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Edited by - rogerdunnaker on 03 Aug 2007 14:49:23

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mfairhurst

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Posted - 05 Aug 2007 : 23:23:43

We do not like PONDEROSA as their buffet is not as good as SIZZELRS.
We also like some meals at BOB EVANS there steak and onions is good .
MAUREEN
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Edited by - mfairhurst on 07 Aug 2007 14:50:57

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niccola27

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Posted - 06 Aug 2007 : 08:22:10

My Best meals have been at The Celebration Town Tavernand have always had a lovely meal at the Black Angus in Kissimmee

The Worst ones for me have been at Sizzler and Ponderosa.

Nikki

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Newhomebuyer

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Posted - 06 Aug 2007 : 09:38:08

Isn't it funny how we all have so many different opinions and experiences.
My family and I really enjoy Cracker Barrell.
We mostly go for breakfast (eggs and ham) but we have had some meals there in the evening and although there are some items on the menu I would steer clear of there are also some good dishes with plenty of veggies which I like.
I don't like Ponderosa, Sizzlers, or Golden Coral.
If we want an evening meal we would go into Celebration or Texas de Brazil

I have enjoyed the food at TGI Fridays, Red Lobster, Bahama Breeze, and many others .

My worst experience , will never go again, was Angels on the 192.

Angela
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Edited by - Newhomebuyer on 06 Aug 2007 09:39:26

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Karen

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Posted - 06 Aug 2007 : 10:05:34

We have been to several Ponderosa's and they are not all alike. We regularly go to the one at the top of Hoagland BLVD, opposite Osceola Square Mall. It is good for a quick meal as you get to eat the salad while waiting for your main meal. Our son likes helping himself too

The worst meal was at Pollo Tropical. We need to get something to eat and we had very little time. Let's just say a MacDonalds would have been better

Karen

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Stuart Bairstow

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Posted - 06 Aug 2007 : 20:12:33

Houlihan's and Le Cellier at Epcot have been my favourites so far although I did like The Olive Garden.

Manny's has nice food and plenty but it is always so busy and not too clean but the worst meal by far was a breakfast we once nearly ate at Denny's on 192. YUK

Stuart & Linda

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bargainqueen

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Posted - 06 Aug 2007 : 20:34:16

We used to meet up with our American friends for a breakfast at that Ponderosa but when we went in March we were very disapointed with the quality of the breakfast.
The salad items are put out first thing in the morning so I wouldn't be happy eating them later in the day.

We used to like the Sizzler further down for breakfast and where very disapointed when it closed down. We also used to like StevieB's but when they started working on the widening of the 192 that started to decline and eventually closed down.

We've also found that in our two week stay one week we find somewhere we liked but if we return the following week we're normally disappointed. Good waiting staff can make a difference to how you view a restaurant, getting an indifferent waiter can ruin a good meal. It always amazes me how they can be so sullen whilst serving you but all beams when they present the check with the "have a nice day".

Places we would visit again, Bahima Breeze, Macaroni Grill, Red Lobster and Golden Coral (535) for breakfast

Places we wouldn't, Las Vegas Buffet and the fast food Italian just down from Pollo Tropical (can't remember the name)

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Val

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Posted - 07 Aug 2007 : 14:25:21

So amusing reading all the different opinions, just shows how taste vary so much but our favourites are
Bahama Breeze
Outback
Olive Garden
Red lobster
Carrabas
and the worst
Bob Evans
Chilli's

but on the whole find food in florida of good quality

Val

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aldridgeclan

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Posted - 12 Aug 2007 : 23:14:21

the best

dennys or cracker barrel for breakfast
longhorne if you love a great steak
olive garden
shark encounter at sea world ( need to book on the day of your visit)
wild jacks
chevys for mexican

THE WORST EVER
the ponderosa

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Nikki D

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Posted - 13 Aug 2007 : 07:21:57

Best Shells and Chilli's

Worst the cracker barrel

My parents love the cracker barrel though

So it is all down to taste

Nikki D

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juliek

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Posted - 19 Aug 2007 : 00:56:03

OMG as we were shattered after a day at the parks,and kids were starving we called into Golden China Buffet on 192 it was the most disgusting experience of my life, dirty buffet utensils and luke warm food (which is a serous health hazard)and they charge you dinner price after 4pm most places are after 5pm or 6pm

Best place is Chillis on highway 50 loved it everytime

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MarkJan