View Full Version : Best Place for a Steak?
This question has been touched on many times throughout the forum, but I would like to ask...where do you suggest does the best steak?
penelope
16-01-2006, 00:42
I think "Longhorns" do fantastic steak, on the 192
angela_branch
16-01-2006, 00:48
For the ABSOLUTE BEST steak......it has to be......
Manny's Chop House on the 27 just past Southern Dunes!!
Delicious aged rib eye - cooked just the way you like it - with endless salad bowl and hot rolls with cinnamon butter - and loaded jacket potato!!!
Mmmmmmmm.......
No Contest!!!!
Ray&Sarah
16-01-2006, 01:47
Have to agree with Angela here, Manny's does a wonderful steak. Also like The Outback but not quite as good as Manny's.[msnsmile2]
MICKEYSDEN
16-01-2006, 01:50
Try Charlie's steak house opposite Celebrations, a bit pricey and veg and potatoes extra but so worth it.
Karen.
We liked Key W Cools on the 192. Open pit grill so had a nice taste to them!
Lx
Another vote for Manny's here.
Red Lobster do a good steak too but Manny's is excellent !
I think the steaks are excellent everywhere in Florida, far better than in the uk as a rule.
IMHO, the best cut is the Fillet Mignion.
luckylady
16-01-2006, 12:40
Longhorns has to be one of our favourites
Manny's we haven't tried,guess what,now on the list for next time. [msnsmile2]
Absolutely without question Outback steaks are the best. However we'll visit Manny's and Outback may be dropped to second place then.
Could someone please give directions for Manny's?
Hi Tracey,
If you head towards Haines City on the US27, it is quite a long way along there (in fact its address is Haines City)
OUTBACK, we just love their outback special, baked potatoe with sour cream dressing, plus a ceasar salad, cannot wait arrived Florida March 24th guess where we will be on the 25th....hubby probably have the fries and as a treat a Bloomin onion to start or the mushrooms....... cannot wait......
djdigitald
16-01-2006, 15:07
Key W Kools [clap]
solanasunshine
16-01-2006, 15:41
Mannys for us too - yummy! [msnsmile]
Key W Kools has always got my vote for steaks, but we like it there so much we haven't tried Mannys or Outback. Maybe we should this year.
Tonish
Outback - http://www.outback.com/ourmenu/menu.asp
sheenallan
16-01-2006, 22:10
Well thats the menu from outback sorted can we please have one from Mannys!!!
Out in April and would like to get it sorted.[msnwink][msnwink]
Sheena
I had a couple of very tender fillet steaks at Houlihans, excellent quality but they are not as large as some of the other restaurants. However, for me quality is better than quantity, and they were consistent.
Didn't enjoy mine at the Red Lobster, very tough and fatty, I wouldn't go back.
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by sheenallan
Well thats the menu from outback sorted can we please have one from Mannys!!!
Out in April and would like to get it sorted.[msnwink][msnwink]
Sheena[/quote]Your wish, as usual, is my command! [msnwink] http://www.mannyschophouse.com/
Logan's do a great steak[msntongue]
So much to choose from...we're staying in Davenport just off the 27 (11-25 Feb 06) so Manny's is not too far away...will give a full report once we've been!
Ray&Sarah
17-01-2006, 01:57
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by bigpaul
So much to choose from...we're staying in Davenport just off the 27 (11-25 Feb 06) so Manny's is not too far away...will give a full report once we've been!
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You won't regret it.[msnsmile2]
orlandodaze
17-01-2006, 02:02
The Longhorn for us , but you have me really curious about Mannys we will have to give it a go .
abbeyvillas
17-01-2006, 20:23
Definitely will give Manny's a try next time we are over! [^]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by penelope
I think "Longhorns" do fantastic steak, on the 192
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Worth the trip for any food from Longhord!! [msntongue][msntongue][msntongue][msntongue][msntongue][msntongue]
If your in MGM Studios try the restaurant called Brown Derby. My wife Jane would travel the hole distance between the UK and USA for one of their Fillet Mignon. Just fabulous
We'll keep the Brown Derby in mind!!!
Hoping to try Mannys too.
big peachy
18-01-2006, 19:24
Mannys is a must we went 3 times T/bone the best ive had in my life just pure simple great food nothing fancy.You wont regret it those salad bowls are to die for.Watch out they are doing roadworks on the 27 just outside it and is very easy to miss your turn off for Mannys. ENJOY[msntongue][msntongue][msntongue]
chrisflowers
19-01-2006, 00:27
Manny's is certainly the best value for a fantastic steak at incredibly low prices.
If you are willing to spen 3 times more then Charlies Steakhouse opposite Celebration and Key W Cools are excellent, but pricey!
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If you are a member of a frequent flyerclub, then you can sign up with iDine and get miles while you eat at Key W Cools (for a bill of $150 I got 450 miles - not bad)
lgordon6041
21-01-2006, 20:42
Always the longhorn for us. Great steak and I love the frozen glasses they give you full of Budweiser:)
Not that i drink of course![xx(]
Yes can also recommend Mannys and although not a steak house as such have had superb steaks at Carrabbas.
Karen
andrewandcarole
23-01-2006, 03:08
Longhorns - without doubt.
Their 'Renegade' is perfection!
Carole
Pegasus928
23-01-2006, 15:39
Found this site and thought it had a good section on eating out in Florida.
I must admit I haven't tried any of the ones mentioned though I do intend to when we go back in March
[website link edited]
Pegasus
angela_branch
23-01-2006, 20:29
Can also highly recommend Garry's Oyster Bar on the 17-92.
Looks a bit of shack from the outside - but absolutely FANTASTIC food!!!
We have been known to alternate between Garry's and Manny's - steak one night, seafood the next!!!
Enjoy
Angela
Mannys Chop House for us with out a doubt. Can't wait until we are next there.[msntongue]
Bookworm
25-01-2006, 22:44
I would say Charley's without hesitation, but since Manny's seems so popular I will be going there on my next trip too.
Joanne
Where is Longhorns[?]
All this talk of food is making me hungry
ALR
Just been to Manny's Chop House on the 27...they were queueing out the door (Full of Americans too which is a good sign). An hour long wait. Decided to take their phone number and book a table at a later date. Appears to be an extremely popular place. Would recommend anyone do the same if they are planning on going there...Full report to follow.......
Sue and Jere
18-02-2006, 13:01
Manny's for me and yes it is recommended to book. Not surprising, seems like it's everyones favorite.[msnsmile]
Ray&Sarah
18-02-2006, 18:44
Must remmeber to book whlst we ar there in a couple of weeks time, no trip is now complete without a visit to Mannys.[msnsmile2]
Cruella DeVilla
18-02-2006, 19:41
Manny's is not bad overall and I am a fan but the food is plain and simple home cooking, the salad is one of the tastiest around but if you want a really decent steak try somewhere like Paccinos or Charleys, I like my steaks fat and medium rare and had perfect steaks in both places. Absolutely hated the Outback on the two occassions I have been there.
Colorado house of beef will take some beating if you haven't been there yet. Outback is very good but Colorado house of beef shaded them.
Charley's would rate as my No.1, but it is rather expensive and I would only eat there on a special occasion.
Manny's is, however a close second and far more affordable.
When we were out last month, we did Charley's once (we weren't paying!!) and Manny's twice!
The salad bowl at Manny's is the best around in my opinion!
Ray&Sarah
19-02-2006, 16:40
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by chris c
Charley's would rate as my No.1, but it is rather expensive and I would only eat there on a special occasion.
Manny's is, however a close second and far more affordable.
When we were out last month, we did Charley's once (we weren't paying!!) and Manny's twice!
<span style="color:red">The salad bowl at Manny's is the best around in my opinion!</span id="red">
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MIne too Chris.[msnsmile2]
Just back from Manny's. Had to book a table and wait an extra 30 minutes but well worth the wait. Started off with some of the world's largest onion rings, mozzarella stix which went down well with the kids and as has already been spoke about, a yummy salad bowl. I ordered a 24oz Porterhouse (hungry after a day around Disney) which was very, very nice. Really nice tasty steak. The kids has a 100% beefburger with cheese (size big) but my wife ordered the filet mignon with blue cheese, boy was I jealous...About 4 inches by an inch thick, covered in blue cheese and I did get (a very small) taster, it simply melted in my mouth...highly recommend this one. We could not manage dessert however we believe we saw people who could not manage their main meal asking for a 'doggy bag.' Good simple down to earth restuarant with great tasting food!! Thanks for the recommendations!!!
Cruella DeVilla
21-02-2006, 19:12
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by bigpaul
The kids has a 100% beefburger with cheese (size big) but my wife ordered the filet mignon with blue cheese, boy was I jealous...About 4 inches by an inch thick, covered in blue cheese and I did get (a very small) taster, it simply melted in my mouth...highly recommend this one. We could not manage dessert however we believe we saw people who could not manage their main meal asking for a 'doggy bag.' Good simple down to earth restuarant with great tasting food!! Thanks for the recommendations!!!
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I always have the Filet with blue cheese...never anyroom for dessert as the onion soup also temps me everytime.[clap]
You just can't beat the fillet mignon in the states.[^]
I have a theory about the tenderness of U.S. steak.
In the uk, when you want to get the herd in, your Farmer goes to the back door and shouts "Oi girls, let's be 'avin ee in now then"
In the States, your Farmer gets on his horse, with a few other Cowboys, and then travels a few days until he finds them, then wrangles 'em all the way back, shooting bandits and outlaws and yippyeehaain over a black coffee around the campfire.
Free range see, got to be more tender.
You forgot the beans - all cowboys eat beans with their coffee around the campfire, at least according to Blazing Saddles! :D And it's 'head 'em up, move 'em out' according to Rawhide. Kissimmee is also cowboy country - ever been into Fat Boys BBQ on the 192? You'll find out there...
Seriously, I think you'll find that the steak in the US is aged for longer than it is in the UK, giving it that extra flavour.
Cruella DeVilla
21-02-2006, 20:00
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by blott
You forgot the beans - all cowboys eat beans with their coffee around the campfire, at least according to Blazing Saddles! :D And it's 'head 'em up, move 'em out' according to Rawhide. Kissimmee is also cowboy country - ever been into Fat Boys BBQ on the 192? You'll find out there...
Seriously, I think you'll find that the steak in the US is aged for longer than it is in the UK, giving it that extra flavour.
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MMM BBQ beans with pulled pork..droool[msntongue]
Sue and Jere
21-02-2006, 20:09
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by bigpaul
Just back from Manny's. Had to book a table and wait an extra 30 minutes but well worth the wait. Started off with some of the world's largest onion rings, mozzarella stix which went down well with the kids and as has already been spoke about, a yummy salad bowl. I ordered a 24oz Porterhouse (hungry after a day around Disney) which was very, very nice. Really nice tasty steak. The kids has a 100% beefburger with cheese (size big) but my wife ordered the filet mignon with blue cheese, boy was I jealous...About 4 inches by an inch thick, covered in blue cheese and I did get (a very small) taster, it simply melted in my mouth...highly recommend this one. We could not manage dessert however we believe we saw people who could not manage their main meal asking for a 'doggy bag.' Good simple down to earth restuarant with great tasting food!! Thanks for the recommendations!!!
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Now stop making my mouth water!!![msntongue]
Glad to hear you enjoyed Manny's [msnsmile2]
Le Cellier at Epcot do a lovely steak aswell, although probably a lor more pricey than others. I am looking forward to trying Texas De Brazil, that does look good [msnsmile]
Ray&Sarah
21-02-2006, 20:44
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Sue and Jere
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by bigpaul
Just back from Manny's. Had to book a table and wait an extra 30 minutes but well worth the wait. Started off with some of the world's largest onion rings, mozzarella stix which went down well with the kids and as has already been spoke about, a yummy salad bowl. I ordered a 24oz Porterhouse (hungry after a day around Disney) which was very, very nice. Really nice tasty steak. The kids has a 100% beefburger with cheese (size big) but my wife ordered the filet mignon with blue cheese, boy was I jealous...About 4 inches by an inch thick, covered in blue cheese and I did get (a very small) taster, it simply melted in my mouth...highly recommend this one. We could not manage dessert however we believe we saw people who could not manage their main meal asking for a 'doggy bag.' Good simple down to earth restuarant with great tasting food!! Thanks for the recommendations!!!
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Now stop making my mouth water!!![msntongue]
Glad to hear you enjoyed Manny's [msnsmile2]
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Mmm mine was watering too, Sue.[msntongue][msnsmile2]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by bigpaul
Just back from Manny's. Had to book a table and wait an extra 30 minutes but well worth the wait. Started off with some of the world's largest onion rings, mozzarella stix which went down well with the kids and as has already been spoke about, a yummy salad bowl. I ordered a 24oz Porterhouse (hungry after a day around Disney) which was very, very nice. Really nice tasty steak. The kids has a 100% beefburger with cheese (size big) but my wife ordered the filet mignon with blue cheese, boy was I jealous...About 4 inches by an inch thick, covered in blue cheese and I did get (a very small) taster, it simply melted in my mouth...highly recommend this one. We could not manage dessert however we believe we saw people who could not manage their main meal asking for a 'doggy bag.' Good simple down to earth restuarant with great tasting food!! Thanks for the recommendations!!!
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Good to hear you enjoyed your meal[msnsmile2]
Wish I was eating there myself tonight.
Sue and Jere
21-02-2006, 20:57
Oh well just have to cook instead [msnsad]
Ray&Sarah
21-02-2006, 21:01
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Sue and Jere
Oh well just have to cook instead [msnsad]
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Yes just deciding what to cook tonight.[msnscared]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Ray&Sarah
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Sue and Jere
Oh well just have to cook instead [msnsad]
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Yes just deciding what to cook tonight.[msnscared]
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It's a real drag isn't it. Spag bol for us tonight.
LiesaAnna
21-02-2006, 21:27
bread and water for us tonight[msnwink][msnwink]saving for our next florida hols!![msnwink][msnwink] so looking forward to trying some of these steak places!! we had steak at Longhorns, they were tiny!!!!!!!!
Cruella DeVilla
21-02-2006, 21:31
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by zazu
Le Cellier at Epcot do a lovely steak aswell, although probably a lor more pricey than others. I am looking forward to trying Texas De Brazil, that does look good [msnsmile]
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Texas de Brazil is superb, wish I had kept it a secret;)
Sue and Jere
21-02-2006, 21:32
We had Spag bol last night, i could just give them the leftovers [laugh]
We recently tried Charleys for the first time and it was really good but i preferred Manneys , casual, great steaks, best salad, and best jacket potatoes ever:D and anywhere the locals eat has got to be good[msnwink]
rolling187
23-02-2006, 01:45
It has been a while but Angelos( I beleive) in Panama City had absolutely the best steak ever.
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by zazu
Le Cellier at Epcot do a lovely steak aswell, although probably a lor more pricey than others. I am looking forward to trying Texas De Brazil, that does look good [msnsmile]
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Texas de Brazil is superb, wish I had kept it a secret;)
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Is Texas de Brazil a posh expensive place? The website looks nice.
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by bridget
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by zazu
Le Cellier at Epcot do a lovely steak aswell, although probably a lor more pricey than others. I am looking forward to trying Texas De Brazil, that does look good [msnsmile]
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Texas de Brazil is superb, wish I had kept it a secret;)
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Is Texas de Brazil a posh expensive place? The website looks nice.
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from what i gather it is an all you can eat style buffet but a very top end one. Someone said int he region of $45 but i don't know if thats per head. Apparently though if you register on the website they send you money off vouchers which last for 30 days.
espritdave
24-02-2006, 20:08
Hmmmmm a lot of good choices so far.
I would like to propose Ruth's Chris Steak House on Sand Lake as a place to consider. It is decorated in dark wood and has the atmosphere of an old style steak house. It is not however cheap.
For those of you who can go a bit further afield, I would also suggest that you give the Red Barn Steak House outside Lakeland a try. It's not too far off the beaten track of the I4, near the old drive-in movie theatre if you're on your way to or from Tampa. It's an old fashioned type of place that always seems to be full of locals.
Dave
djdigitald
03-03-2006, 11:47
Went to Key W Kools again for my Birthday!! It was fantastic and the 32oz Porterhouse i had was the best i had ever had (I have had it many, many times from there).
We had 12 people with us and eveyone commented on how good the food was and it wasn't just Steak that had been ordered, Ribs, Chicken and seafood as well!
linda allen
03-03-2006, 12:03
I'm another Manny's fan!
Haven't tried Key 'W' Kools yet - another one to add to my ever-growing list, looks like I should take some very loose clothes on my next trip[easter1]
djdigitald
03-03-2006, 14:32
It is worth trying and it is also worth booking as it is always packed.
knobbyknowles
16-03-2006, 01:34
Thats it, all this talk of Steaks has made me book to go back !!
Kools is my favourite, but tried Mannys,Ruths,Houlihans,Logans and Charlys last year.
But still i love Kools and i can get airline points aswel now!
Roll on June.:D
Steve
CCollins
16-03-2006, 16:28
i'm sorry to be stupid, but where is K W Kools - it sounds great![msntongue]
knobbyknowles
16-03-2006, 23:10
Its on the 192 near to Formosa Gardens Shopping Centre, but on the other side of the road. Near were Splendid China used to be and near the gift shop with the purple wizard. I don't know marker numbers sorry, but i'm sure someone will be along to give more info.
76 days to a filet mignon with loaded baked potato.yum yum i can't wait[clap]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by zazu
Le Cellier at Epcot do a lovely steak aswell, although probably a lor more pricey than others. I am looking forward to trying Texas De Brazil, that does look good [msnsmile]
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Texas de Brazil is superb, wish I had kept it a secret;)
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Yep CDV - we read your review last year so I rushed Lee over there when we visited without the kids. It gets my vote as one of the best restaurants we have tried.
We will have to give Manny's a go tho in August when we are staying nearer there.
Cruella DeVilla
17-03-2006, 16:33
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by bridget
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by zazu
Le Cellier at Epcot do a lovely steak aswell, although probably a lor more pricey than others. I am looking forward to trying Texas De Brazil, that does look good [msnsmile]
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Texas de Brazil is superb, wish I had kept it a secret;)
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Is Texas de Brazil a posh expensive place? The website looks nice.
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It's fabulous but more for grown ups and probably not for vegetarians although there is a fantastic salad bar to choose from. It is quite posh and atmosphereic, we last visit on New Years Eve just gone and it was great! The cocktails are really rather yummy too[clap]
It is more expensive than the norm but hey you get what you pay for.
If it's a special occasion Charlies is definatley the place to go ( I wouldn't take young children ) I have been a few times and love the food and atmosphere. If you go ask to see the meat tray and then you can see and pick your steak. Lobster is good here too.
Wend
russell148
18-03-2006, 19:20
We like Outback at Formasa Gardens
Regards
Russell
flyrr100
24-03-2006, 04:13
Ruth Chris's Steak House. It's not cheap. But it's good. Remember to book.
If you are at Epcot, the Canadian place. La Cellar. Great steaks.
I'm with Manny's - off to Florida on 27th and will eat their at least 4 times during our stay.
Sue and Jere
19-04-2006, 23:48
Can't wait to try Manny's on our next visit.
Jayboy4444
25-04-2006, 20:37
Mannys Fan Here
Manny's is just south of Southern Dunes on H27.
Well here I am back in Florida and yes having now had a week we have had several steaks but been to MANNY'S twice it's that good and also great value. Place is packed but what a good mix of locals and Brit's - we suggest it in our welcome pack and everyone who has tried thanks us after they have been. We are going to try the Wednesday special of Buy one get one FREE fajita's next week! By the way if you go before 7 the beer is on the same offer so get the wife to drive!
Tonight we are on our way to try the Orlando Ale House so I will report after that visit. By the way just to wind you all up the weather is brilliant!
abbeyvillas
08-05-2006, 02:21
The Ale House in Lake Buena Vista is on our favourites list both as a sports bar & restaurant-great choice on the menu and the French Onion Soup is to die for. We like the mix of locals, tourists and Disney staff that frequent the Ale House.
Have a great holiday, looking forward to hearing your opinion on the Ale House.
Jeanette:)
richielisa
15-05-2006, 23:09
We have to agree with Penelope. The Longhorn Steakhouse next to Masters Inn and Orange world on the 192 (around marker 10) does THE best steak and mash potatos this side of Nagasaki!! Better than Houlihans and cheaper than anywhere else - 5 adults, 5 meals and a couple of beers = 4130 including the tip! We cant stay away. We were just over there for 9 days and went there 7 days. We recommend all our guests go and none are disappointed! New York Strip here I come!!!!
richielisa
15-05-2006, 23:11
Oops! I meant $130 in total!
Hi All,
Manny's chophouse seems popular but there seems to be 2 in Orlando - which one are you all talking about ?
regards
Mark
Hi Mark, I think the Mannys that people on here are talking about it the one on the US27 almost opposite to Southern Dunes Community.
It is a fantastic place to eat.
Karen
orlandobabe
27-06-2006, 02:10
I like the outback-but will certainly give manny's a try on my next trip.
davy woods
09-07-2006, 04:28
Will give Manny's a try but I like Chillies on the 192. I blieve they are also opening one at Champions Gate so I am very pleased about that:D
Dave
Yse just after the 2nd lights by the Walmart and entrance to Southern Dunes on the US-27 heading South
is the other mannys on international. have never been but heard texas de brazil was good also??