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i know we all have an opinion and and a difference in tastes, sometimes we love a place or hate it and other times we visit for someone else.
our best meal experience would be olive garden, i cant rate it highly enough
sadly and i went there on good comments from the ov site, our worst meal experience was cracker barrel - minging:(
Best - Cheesecake Factory[clap][clap][clap]
Worst - Ponderosa/Sizzler[sick][sick][sick][sick][sick]
Best Longhorne
Worst Cracker Barrel (yuk)
luckylady
10-02-2006, 01:59
Best dining experience that many. Texas Brazille, The Peabody Hotel.The Columbia at Celebrations,Sunday Brunch at Villa de Flora at The Gaylord and many more,
Our worst experience was Cracker Barrel but to be fair my choice of food was a disappointment.The chicken and dumplings was the worst meal I had ever eaten
[msncry][msncry]
yes b, i did the chicken and dumplings cos it seemed really southern american - it was appalling. dont exactly cater for the vegetarians amongst us eiher, still..
Ray&Sarah
10-02-2006, 02:08
Best: hard to choose from The Olive Garden, Villa de Flora, Mannys or The Renaissance
Worst: Bob Evans - No contest.[msnwink][msnsmile2]
Have to say Manny's best meal
not had a worst meal yet:)
I dont think American dumplings are the same as our English dumplings somehow! Hubby ordered them and no resemblence. That was from Cracker Barrel, although we have had a few nice meals there.
Karen
Newhomebuyer
10-02-2006, 11:37
I like going to Cracker Barrel. Their breakfast is one of my favourites. I wouldn't choose to go for dinner though.
My least favourite is Ponderosa, although it offers excellent value if you have a lot of youngsters to fill. I went once, because it seemed so popular but never again for me..
I have so many favourites but I think Jiko's and Le Cellier for dinner and Cheesecake or Bahama Breeze if I wanted a late lunch and wasn't eating in the evening.
I find it difficult to choose a favourite because there are so many great places to eat.
our best was Fultons crab house
and our worst was Ponderosa[sick]
Mizzy
solanasunshine
10-02-2006, 14:09
Our best is either Fultons Crabhouse or the Market Place cafe at Celebration.
Worst would have to be Sizzler which was [sick][sick][sick][xx(]
phillhaze
10-02-2006, 14:27
Hi,
Does anyone know what the Golden Corral and Black Angus,is like for breakfast or dinner.
13 weeks 6 days to go. [8D][clap][clap][clap]
floridadreamvilla.co.uk
10-02-2006, 15:28
Best = Villa de Flora at Gaylord Palms, Bahama Breeze, Cheesecacke Factory, Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge
Worst = Ponderosa (no contest)
Best= Cheesecake Factory, Rainforest Cafe, Carabas
Worst = Another vote for Ponderosa
Best = Cheesecake Factory, Brown Derby MGM, Teppanyaki in Japan at Epcot [clap][clap][clap][clap]
Can't say we have had a bad meal in Florida maybe we have been lucky.
Think the bottom of our list for restaurants for us is TGI Fridays, but you can't beat their pint of Coors Light, Fantastic
Liam_Sandie
10-02-2006, 16:27
Phil
We had a really bad experience at the Black Angus...(on 192) terrible service, lenght of time waiting for your meal to come (45mins) then the wrong meal, no apologies, and I took one of the kids to the toilet (part of the hotel it is attached to) and it was so disgusting I wouldn;t let my daughter use it, I walked straight out and over to the reception desk to complain, he asked me what I wanted to do about it????[msnmad]
We promptly left at that point, never to return! (In saying that, we may have been really unfortuate as I know they have numerous restuarante around orlando and I can't comment on them, but it has certainly put us off!)
Our favourite is: The Outback in Clermont or Mimis, the Mall at Millenia
Our least favourite: The black Angus or Sizzlers
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by floridadreamvilla.co.uk
Best = Villa de Flora at Gaylord Palms, Bahama Breeze, Cheesecacke Factory, Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge
Worst = Ponderosa (no contest)
[/quote]
john , the boma, is that the sit down restaurant as you walk down the stairs to the pool area? wwere you ataying there at the time?
we have been in twice recently on our last days as 'room viewing' guests and eaten in the self service type restaurant by the pool, this was acceptable standard. its one of the disney style ones where you can fill your plate with extras like mushroom , dill pickles tomatoes etc
orlandodaze
10-02-2006, 17:00
Best Meal in Florida : Capriccio Grill at the Peabody,Olive garden and the Italian place in Celebration .Like Sandie and Liam we had a bad experiance at the Black Angus , never again.
Best = Renaissance buffet, Joe's Crab Shack, Perkins, Chilis, IHOP, Friendlys, Denny's, Ponderosa
Worst = Darryl's (now closed down, I wonder why?), Golden Corral (floor filthy), Red Lobster (husband was sick all night after!).
Worst, Dux at the Peabody (also the most expensive, the Chef needs taking out and given a b l o o dy good hiding)
Best, either The summerhouse, Siesta key (sadly closed now) or the Outback a few years ago, simply the best, most tender, tastiest steak I'd ever had.
chrizzy100
10-02-2006, 19:05
Best is the BBQ place in IOA....
worst cracker barrel...
My vote for best goes to Texas de Brazille
Worst Ponderosa
pieman790
10-02-2006, 19:51
Best = Renaissance buffet, Olive Garden, Chilis, Macaroni Grill
Worst = Ponderosa, Western Sizzler.
Madabouttigger
10-02-2006, 20:32
Best = Cheese Cake Factory, Bahama Breeze
Woest = Ponderosa again.
E. Cosgrove
10-02-2006, 20:46
Thank goodness I've never been to Ponderosa!!!!!
Will give Ponderosa's a miss with the recent comments.
If your down at Longboat Key Sarasota, try Hemmingways just of St Armands Circle. Very Nice, Great Key Lime Pie Yum Yum
Best = Olive Garden, Sunset Sams at Gaylord Palms, Fultons Crab House
Worst = sorry another vote for Ponderosa
We are off tomorrow to the villa so looking forward to going to some of my favourites again!
Peppermint
10-02-2006, 23:59
Best = Texas de Brazil; Renaissance; Bahama Breeze
Worst = Celebration Hotel (by a mile)
freddiehollie
11-02-2006, 00:42
Best Brown Derby at MGM, Tony Roma's and Golden Corral
As Cheesecake Factory gets such praise will try it out
next visit (92 days & counting)
Worst Ponderosa and Sizzlers. Pack em in keep in cheap!!!!!
Never much fancied Ponderosa and after reading this thread I am so glad I didnt bother to waste my money!
Karen
Cheesecake factory great - Ponderosa - yuk!
Sandra
Sharon G
13-02-2006, 00:27
Best.... Olive Garden, Carrabas
Worst......PONDEROSA[msnsad][msnsad]
LiesaAnna
13-02-2006, 02:05
Longhorns was our best to date,
our worst was wendys,
food was terrible, everything was mixed up, lacking in cleanliness, mind you i think it was lacking in most things!!! it was shutting after a further 3 days for refurbishment, will maybe look into it when we next go back
Ray&Sarah
13-02-2006, 02:07
Sounds like the Ponderosa is now a big one to avoid.[msnoo][msnsmile] We used to go there when we first visited Orlando but must admit haven't been for a while.[msnsmile]
Paula D-S
13-02-2006, 02:33
Best was Chillis
Worst was The Outback, I had to send chicken back as it wasn't cooked right through and the dessert was served on greasy black plates.[sick][sick]
not fussed on the Golden Corral either, ver greasy spoon canteen sort of place.
Been to Ponderossa for breakfast, it was ok, it was the one opposite Old Town
Best -Ville de at Gaylords; Hue in Central Orlando and Max's at Celebration.
Worst - Well my hubby once had one of those Turkey legs just inside entrance to IOA and had food poisoning for days after, but other than that, we have had some odd meals -ie Crackerbarrel on Fish Friday -"no chips left, but we can do you some potatoes" :D :D:D
The queue of white legs outside the Ponderosa has thankfully always put me off
For reliability -the Outback
For something different in a good way, Seasons 52 on Sandlake, or Christini's
[msnsmile2]
Angela Gordon
14-02-2006, 02:31
Best Ville de Flora, Carabbas, Chevy's and Outback. [msnsmile2]
Worst definitely the Ponderosa - yukky food and a disgusting way of clearing tables! [V]
Bamboo Benny
15-02-2006, 18:49
Best: PONDEROSA. OK Im only joking but I have allways quite liked the place. Great for the kids and cheap too ! Probably Antonios in Celebration, Longhorn and HOOTERS.
Worst: Romano's Macaroni Grill. Quite possibly the worst meal of my life in here. Took ages....Dad complained....waited...Dad complained again!....meals arrived....Mums didnt....when it did it was cold....Dad refused to pay and quite amusingly said he was gonna call the police!....waitress came back and said "have a nice day"....we gave her a good tip and left !!
LiesaAnna
15-02-2006, 19:00
Ben, my lot quite liked ponderosa, cheap and they serve what they like, so all in all it keeps them happy!!
Cruella DeVilla
15-02-2006, 19:38
Worst: Ponderosa, Cracker Barrell and The Outback
Best: Victoria and Alberts and Texas De Brazil
Enjoy: Boston Lobster feast, Tu Tu Tango, Villa de Flora (not as good as it should be some times), Cheesecake Factory, Pacinos
Seems to be a pattern forming here[msnsmile2]
Best ever = Anaelle and Hugo
Worst = Cracker Barrel, TGI Fridays
Like = Olive Garden but is always far too cold inside so I get uncomfortable. They do a wonderful red Lambrusco which you cannot find in many places now.
Cheesecake Factory = I don't like it. I Hate plates which are overloaded, puts me right off. Will not go there again but know it's popular.
DiannaUK
16-02-2006, 02:15
Likes: Texas de Brasil, Olive Garden, Paccinos, Villa de Flora, Magic Mining, Boston style restaurant in Celebration.
Dislikes: Ponderosa, Ponderosa, & Ponderosa
Regarding Black Angus, we've had some great meals in there and some horrible meals in there - so I think it depends on what day you visit!
Dianna
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![msnscared]
Parrothead
16-02-2006, 19:26
BEST: Columbias @ Celebration; Season 52; Villa de Flora @Gylord Palms
WORST: Golde Coral on 192. Filthy [xx(]
Sue and Jere
16-02-2006, 19:29
I have to many favories, but my worst has got to be Ponderosa and Cracker barrell[sick]
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.
philgrove
17-02-2006, 19:46
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.
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 ..........
Simon Ball
18-02-2006, 22:22
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.
rogerdunnaker
03-08-2007, 18:48
Best so far Perkins for breakfast, Logans and Market Street Cafe.
Worst, C---per Barrel, sorry Cracker Barrel.
mfairhurst
06-08-2007, 03:23
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
www.onlinefloridavillas.com/villas/1683.aspx
niccola27
06-08-2007, 12:22
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.
Newhomebuyer
06-08-2007, 13:38
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.
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 [msnwink]
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 [msnwink]
Stuart Bairstow
07-08-2007, 00:12
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
bargainqueen
07-08-2007, 00:34
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)
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
aldridgeclan
13-08-2007, 03:14
the best [clap]
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 [msnsad]
Best Shells and Chilli's [clap]
Worst the cracker barrel [sick]
My parents love the cracker barrel though [sick]
So it is all down to taste:D
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
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Sue and Jere
I have to many favories, but my worst has got to be Ponderosa and Cracker barrell[sick]
[/quote]Cracker Barrell [sick][sick][sick][sick]
canarypam
19-08-2007, 16:16
We have been to Cracker Barrel a few times for breakfast the one on the 27 was not bad but the one on the 192 was as you say[sick][sick][sick].
Our best is Bone Fish Grill and worst Ponderosa!
stavros47
20-08-2007, 07:46
While we have been here we have had some great meals
Manny's
Outback at premier outlets
Cheesecake factory
Bahama Breeze[easter1]
With no particualy bad ones, worst being the pub US27/I4[sick]
Best: Chefs Table at Victoria & Alberts in the Grand Floridian followed by the Venetian Room in the Caribe Royale Hotel and then Fultons Crab House at Downtown Disney.
Worst: Rainforest Cafe, Animal Kingdom followed by Bongo's at Downtown Disney.
flyrr100
21-08-2007, 18:22
I live here, so here's mine:
Best.... Ruth's Chris, La Cellar in Epcot, Buffalo Wild Wings, The French place at Epcot was lovely, but expensive, The Rose & Crown at Epcot (just don't expect dinner like Mum used to make), Peppino's Italian on 434 by UCF, Bahama Breeze on 436, Seasons 52 (totally fantastic) on 436, Kobe's Japaneze Steakhouse.
Worst.... Steak & Shake (Steak Mistake), any buffet chain, CCs Pizza, Johnny Rockets at The Millenium Mall(greasy), The Crazy Buffett on 436,
Special mention for the 50's drive in place at MGM. The food sucked, like bad! And it smelt like vomit!
ccarcher
23-08-2007, 20:19
California Grill Best
Waffle house worst (not grotty just not much to speak of)
sammibabe
23-08-2007, 21:39
Best was Ponderosa opp. Old Town. 3 children; the only place to fill 1 of them who is always hungry and they like helping themselves. Went a lot! Had a couple of good meals at Bob Evans, Davenport. Cinderella's Castle and a character breakfast at Animal Kingdom(I think!).
Worst Ponderosa on I Drive. Wendys, Davenport as hardly anything left on the menu and it was only about 8 o'clock.
sheenallan
30-08-2007, 02:14
Best meals Shells seafood is great , Golden Coral steaks melted in your mouth and the salmon was superb.
Worst
Ponderosa
Sheena
Best - Golden Corral and Mimi's
Worst - not really got any but Ponderosa was a little disappointing this year. Meal took forever to come and the steak wasn't as nice as I remembered - in fact, it tasted a bit like liver [msnscared]
Best: House of Blues!!!
Worst: Cracker Barrell
Surfin_USA
04-09-2007, 21:38
Best: The Butcher Shop
Worse: Homers Pigout bar thing. Dirty, grotty, just plain nasty.
To Jock, why did yo not like cracker barrell? I loved it =D
Bad Experience with the food someone recieved in our party. Mines was ok, just kinda put me off though.
One main reason for holidaying in the USA is the food, quality and quantity at reasonable prices!
I am quite a plain eater, really not keen on seafood nor spicy food so Steaks etc suit me!
The must do restaurants for me are always The Cheesecake Factory, Tony Romas and The Olive Garden.
Ive never gone wrong at a TGIs, Ruby Tuesday or Bennigans either and the Chillis at Championsgate last year was good.
This year taking on board tips from this board im looking to forward to trying Mannys, The Kitchen Sink desert at Disney and it seems the Buffet at the Rennaissance as well as some more Ice Cream down at Celebration.
Ponderosa and Sizzler are ok as long as you do not set your expectation levels too high - you get what you pay for!
Worst has to be some Chinese Buffet I went to once on I Drive - though not as bad as another Chinese Buffet in Miami on Sunny Isles which left me and a mate very sick for a few days! Im not sure I fancy ever going back to a Chinese Buffet in the USA ever again! Also had a poor meal at Univeral Studios near the old Back to the Future ride.
Hi Folks ,
Heard a few of you mention the Cheesecake Factory , can anyone tell me where the nearest one is to the I27 [ near Championsgate] we own a villa in Tivoli Manor but have yet to find one .
Thanks
The only Cheesecake Factory in Orlando I am aware of is at Mall of Millenia.
There is also one at the International Shopping Mall in Tampa if you are ever down that way near the airport.
The Fillet Mignon is really top grub, only surpassed by the quality and variety of the cheesecakes for pudding! The wife also loves the Calamari.
It is a "chain" but much higher quality than most others and a nice atmosphere. Also you get the buzzers so you can carry on shopping until the table is ready!! (though you cant go to far!)
Tampatony1978
23-12-2007, 07:33
I ate @ the Pollo Tropical on O.B.T by FL Mall on Thurs & got very sick. I had the steak&shrimp meal. I'm never ever goin to that filth hole again.
Best:
D'Antonio's @ Celebration Villa de Flora @ Gaylord Palms Bahama Breeze Carrabas
Worst
Fuddruckers @ Festival Bay - food wasn't great and all of us that had meat products we're promptly ill the next day however the mac & cheese girls was fine [xx(]
berni_richards
24-12-2007, 01:46
Best Thai Thanni though expensive for florida prices also the moroccan in epcot
Worst passage to india on the 14 near to marker 4... yuck yuck yuck no taste and quite expensive
Best this time was definitely Fulton's Crab House. Service was the best I've experienced in Florida and the king crab claws were perfect. For anyone trying to book, don't book via Disney, contact the restaurant itself (number's on their website). We were offered several times and dates at short notice when Disney said they were booked out.
Second was a place we've always liked the look of but never tried until now. I can't remember the name, but it's more or less opposite Festival Mall and has big gas lamps burning round the outside. Definitely not for vegetarians, it specialises in medium rare/rare steak. (You don't actually get steaks, just lots and lots of slender slices of different cuts of meat). I reckon it is the place to go to convert the "I'll have mine well done" people. Even our 5 yr old was tucking into big slices of blood red beef. Yum. Service was very good too. You turn over a card on your table to let them know you want the next delicacy, and you're immediately surrounded by guys with skewers loaded with really excellent stuff. We had a great game betting on how long it took them to appear when you turned the card over (longest was 33 seconds) and the kids enjoyed sneakily turning over each other's cards and laughing when the victim got mobbed by the servers.
Third was Key W Kools - we really like this place and go at least once every trip. It does huge super strong martinis and Mrs T had to drive home that night. (Her first time driving in Florida, we're all still recovering).
Biggest surprise was IHOP. We haven't been there for years and we were a bit ho-hum about it, but the breakfasts we had there were excellent and have now gone top of the list for the kids breakfast choice, overtaking Perkins, for the reasons below.
Worst this trip was Perkins on the 27. Again, never been in this particular Perkins before, but the one on the 192 has been our favourite for breakfasts for years. Service was lousy, food was yeuch. May have just been an off day as we have always liked every other Perkins we have been to.
canarypam
12-01-2008, 02:30
Tonish the restaurant you are talking about is Texas De Brazil - it is one of our favourite restaurants[msnsmile2]. We also like Key W Kools and also found chillis on 27 was again very good this trip. We had a very good burger at Five Guys at the new Winter Garden shopping centre. Our favourite place is still the Tiki Bar at Lake Minneola but don't tell everybody it's only small and always busy already! As somebody we were talking to while we were there a few trips ago said Clermont's best kept secret [msnwink]
Tonish we loved Fultons crab house too the server was fab with the kids, we never got the time to re visist in march but it's on must do list for may
we'd also love to try texas de brazil but with a loud mouthed opinionated veggie aka the terrible teen it ain't gonna happen
gotta say perkins on the 192 my bil bought blueberry muffins to take out after their brekkie and they had mould in the middle[sick]
DiannaUK
12-01-2008, 15:29
We like Texas de Brasil too - you don't have to go for the full meat option, there is an option, at half the price, just to go for the salad bar, which is awesome with so many salads choices plus cheeses, cold meats, fish, etc that I think it would satisfy most vegetarians/vegans, although not being one myself, that may require comment from someone who is.
Dianna
supersneak
12-01-2008, 17:38
On our last visit, the best meals we had were at Mannys and Chilis.
The most disappointing meal we had was at the Olive Garden, very rushed service and the food was very ordinary, it was much better in previous years.
Looking forward to a nice steak at Mannys later this year. :D
Best - Fat boys, Smokey Bones, Roadhouse, Ponderosa. All others we have tried Ok other than Cracker Barrel
Mannys Chophouse & Carrabbas Italian Grill for us at the moment. Used to be The Olive Garden but we tend to change our minds each visit we make to Florida YUM YUM.
Will be there again in 20 days to sample the food at these fab diners.
[party1]
floridageoff
17-02-2008, 06:51
Our Favourites:
V&A at The Grand Floridian
Citricos at The Grand Floridian
Bahama Breeze
The Cheesecake Factory
Seasons 52 on Sand Lake Road
The Whispering Canyon at The Wilderness Lodge (for the entertainment!)
Worst Meal ever:
The Golden Corral
On our list still to visit:
The Flying Fish at Boardwalk
Blue Zoo at The Dolphin
Artist Point at The Wilderness Lodge
Fultons Crab House
Surfin_USA
01-03-2008, 18:30
Best: The Butchers Shop/Waffe House
Worst: Homers Pigout BBQ (Cannot remember the specific name) - We expected it to be grubby and this is why we thought we would try it; something really grubby/greasy and a traditional American pigout grease-fest. However, it was nothing compared to what was actually there...flies in chicken, paper; cups, plates, plastic forks. Very horrible.
canarypam
01-03-2008, 22:41
Homers is no longer open. We had a breakfast there and have to agree it was truly awful[sick]
Cruella DeVilla
02-03-2008, 00:57
I used to go there for the pulled pork and it was delicious. Granted rough as you like and you were lucky if the waitresses had teeth and paper cups etc but the BBQ was really tasty.
brendawilliams
02-03-2008, 02:01
Best Olive Garden in Melborne - lovely meal and such good service.
Worst Applebee's Lakeland - terrible service and couldn't cater for vegetarians
Cruella DeVilla
02-03-2008, 02:37
Applebees on the 27 is not on my favourites list either. 3 times I have been there (with friends) and they haven't impressed me with their food yet. Service is fine though.
mfairhurst
02-03-2008, 03:27
We went to MORRISONS it opened about the 14 FEBUARY in the old SIZZERS on the 192 just like a school canteen and food was not good at all, It is the worst meal we have had in FLORIDA ,Cheap but I would rather pay more and go to OLIVE GARDEN or LONGHORN on the 192 the steaks are very good and worth the price .
MAUREEN
www.onlinefloridavillas.com/villas/1683.aspx
canarypam
02-03-2008, 12:07
I think it got taken over before it closed - that's when we went we had heard that the pulled pork was good but never managed to try it.
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
I used to go there for the pulled pork and it was delicious. Granted rough as you like and you were lucky if the waitresses had teeth and paper cups etc but the BBQ was really tasty.[/quote]We had bad service when we went didn't get what we ordered and the waitress more or less threw the bill at us George complained but they more or less laughed at us. Don't think we will go back in a hurry.<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
Applebees on the 27 is not on my favourites list either. 3 times I have been there (with friends) and they haven't impressed me with their food yet. Service is fine though.[/quote]
Can I stick up for Applebees on the 27
We went twice ove Christmas. other than the wait for a table the service was very friendly and the food was pretty good. Good for Kids as well.
mfairhurst
02-03-2008, 17:39
We went to APPLEBEES on the hwy 192 in FEBUARY and they were doing 2 course for $9 .99 and there was a choice of about 4 or 5 for each course it was exellent and could not fault the value and the staff were as good as they aways have been from opening 1 year ago .It is alway full lunch or evening .
MAUREEN
www.onlinefloridavillas.com/villas/1683.aspx
Luckily mostly good experiences - Shoneys, Ponderosa(ok when you got 8 kids of all ages and tastes), chinese at formosa gardens, m&m's pizza, wendys not that bad,
Only bad - Taco Bell on 192, hubby ordered bit of everything and ended up not knowing what we had but it was all auwful [sick]
Looking forwrad to trying Cheesecake factory, Houlihans and Mannys [msncool] this year.
Regalpalmschic
03-03-2008, 04:22
Have had a really mixed bag at Applebees, service sometimes not as good as one would want.. But I love the 2 4 1's..and best of all I can toddle home..[msneek]
Sara
We've been visiting since 91' some of our faves are
IHOP on the I-Drive nr sandlake road crossing. some of the original staff still serve there 17 years on! we mainly use these for breakfasts............ samplers are just heavenly
Tony Roma's on I-Drive, never had a bad meal, eaten there day and evening and great value!
Charlies Stk House, again I-Drive................awesome, not cheap though. You need a wheel chair to cart you out!
Cheesecake factory _ Mall@Millenia offer an amazing choice...in fact too much though watch out as alot of it is dryfroze processed so not to good if you have food intollerences.
Kobe Steak house, I-Drive is great fun for a family outing.
Worst
Shoney, Ronnie, Sizzler, westernSteak house/outback.
Food I just love the stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ponderosa - Horrible, Dirty, Food Yukk[V]
titansfan
29-03-2008, 09:43
Best for us: <span style="color:red">Shells' Seafood</span id="red"> at Indian Rock's Beach, not in Disney area I know, but if your in that area.....
We had good and not so good experiences at <span style="color:red">'The Sizzler'</span id="red">.
We had Great and one terrible experience at <span style="color:red">Joe's Crab Shack</span id="red">.......
But the best meals we had were steaks from Publix I grilled out by the pool with grilled corn, sauteed mushrooms, a nice large baked potato, and a frosty beverage......GOOD TIMES[msncool]
Our favourites are Cheesecake Factory, Olive Garden, Carabbas and Applebees
Wost was an Indian on International Drive but the name escapes me!
abbeyvillas
02-04-2008, 00:13
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:[i] the best meals we had were steaks from Publix I grilled out by the pool with grilled corn, sauteed mushrooms, a nice large baked potato, and a frosty beverage......GOOD TIMES[msncool]
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The fresh fish from Publix is fantastic too. Cooked to perfection on the grill, washed down with a cool glass of wine while you're sat outside by the pool watching the sun go down. My idea of heaven. [party1]. Also the other bonus of course ... no-one draws the short straw for driving home
Pam
Cruella DeVilla
02-04-2008, 00:59
I have to agree the Seafood counter in Publix is fab, I buy loads of stuff from there incl teh odd lobster, crab, prawns, scallops, tuna etc etc and it is sooooooooo cheap compared to back in the UK.
Hi
Last time we went to our villa we went out for an Indian Curry just to see if the Chicken Tika was the same my 12 year old lover it!!!
We went to the Indian Diner on 192 opposite Medieval times
NEVER AGAIN
Coke was like water service was awful the chicken well I would not like to comment, I was suprised that we didn't go down with something the next day. It is like an all American diner with a couple of Indian pictures and a CD Player.
And they had the cheak to charge us 15% service charge for the worst meal ever. I said at the top of my voice on the way out what a cheak and I would be suprised if they were still in business in August when we next go.
Best Meal was at Charlies in Tampa and I love Gloria Estafans Festurant is it Bongo's.
Thanks Dianne
Jayboy4444
02-04-2008, 20:22
Hmmmmm Ruth Chris's
Thats what I call a steak
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mjc
One main reason for holidaying in the USA is the food, quality and quantity at reasonable prices!
This year taking on board tips from this board im looking to forward to trying Mannys, The Kitchen Sink desert at Disney and it seems the Buffet at the Rennaissance as well as some more Ice Cream down at Celebration.
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mjc the Kitchen Sink looks very impressive and is fine if you like highly coloured, artifical tasting icecream - very over rated in my view[msnsad]
florida4sun
02-04-2008, 23:28
Thats a shame, when did they stop using quality icecream? It was always good stuff when we frequented the place.
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Mach 2
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mjc
One main reason for holidaying in the USA is the food, quality and quantity at reasonable prices!
This year taking on board tips from this board im looking to forward to trying Mannys, The Kitchen Sink desert at Disney and it seems the Buffet at the Rennaissance as well as some more Ice Cream down at Celebration.
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mjc the Kitchen Sink looks very impressive and is fine if you like highly coloured, artifical tasting icecream - very over rated in my view[msnsad]
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chrizzy100
13-04-2008, 01:56
Applebees ...gone there 4 times now...got the wrong order everytime...
Food OK...
flyrr100
13-04-2008, 16:41
We live here.... so here's ours:
Jack (6) Panera Bread! He loves the soup in a bread bowl. Kobi's Japanese Steak House. Kinda expensive, but he likes watching the food being cooked!
Elena (13) Olive Garden, She loves their salad bowl!
Matt (16) The Orlando Ale House on N436.
Amy (25ish) Seasons 52, Stephano's a great mom and pop Italian place here in Semilole County.
Me (over 40) Texas De Brazil, Ruth's Chris.
There are many others. The Canadian place at Epcot does a great steak. Chili's is great for lunch. Rainforest Cafe is also a great lunch place if you are in the Disney area.
We tend to miss any fast food joints. Micky D's, Burgler King, Wendys, and my personal hate.... Taco Bell!
FraserLynn
27-04-2008, 21:59
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by flyrr100
Me (over 40) Texas De Brazil, Ruth's Chris.
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I have been to a number of Ruth Chris's in the states, but did not know that there was one in orlando - where about is it?
Just thinking about their steaks is making my mouth water....
Other fav places are Outback, Bahama breeze and texas de brazil.
Least favourite are any of the buffet places -
CarolAnn
27-04-2008, 23:54
In almost 17 years of going to Orlando ,the hands down worst food (overpriced too IMHO) was at Cooke's Fish and chip place at DTD. Not the sort of thing we would normally grab on hols to be fair, but we had just walked that far and family wanted to eat!! OMG!! It was more like " do you want food with your salt ?" , truely was the most disgusting thing I have ever tasted, fish was soooooo greasy, chips were fat and revolting, and 3 portions of Fish and chips was $30....yuk! Not for us! You live and learn.[msneek]
flyrr100
28-04-2008, 16:33
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by CarolAnn
,the hands down worst food (overpriced too IMHO) was at Cooke's Fish and chip place at DTD. [msneek]
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Who goes to Florida for fish and chips?
This reminds me of a time a few years ago we were at the Brit Pub over at Epcot on Christmas day. We were seated next to a Welsh family who were complaining about their 'traditional christmas dinner' not being like mum's at home! And they were getting irate!
I said something and was told to mind my own business!
CarolAnn
30-04-2008, 18:29
Couldn't agree more!! But the place was FULL of Americans who seemed to be tucking in and enjoying it[msnoo] Praps we were unlucky? As I said , it is abslutely not my thing to rush to places like this at all when in Florida, bt didn't expect it to be awful. Never mind, won't do it again[msnwink] Have never been in The Brit pub in Epcot, it awlays seems popular with somebody, didn't realise they did food even to be honest[msneek]
Cruella DeVilla
30-04-2008, 18:56
I agree Carol, the food at Cookes is not very good at all.
We go when we are out there for longer spells and fancy some f&c as we can't get it here really but wouldn't rush back. I had it in RR when R&A took me out for dinner and it was much nicer.
floridageoff
30-04-2008, 19:37
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
I agree Carol, the food at Cookes is not very good at all.
We go when we are out there for longer spells and fancy some f&c as we can't get it here really but wouldn't rush back. I had it in RR when R&A took me out for dinner and it was much nicer.
[/quote]Where is RR? All I can think of is Roy's Rolls off Coronation Street [msnsmile2]
canarypam
30-04-2008, 19:55
We had Fish and Chips from a shop at Berry Town Centre once - expensive but good. We only went in for a drink at the bar but it looked so nice that we had to have some[msntongue]
CarolAnn
30-04-2008, 20:15
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by floridageoff
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
I agree Carol, the food at Cookes is not very good at all.
We go when we are out there for longer spells and fancy some f&c as we can't get it here really but wouldn't rush back. I had it in RR when R&A took me out for dinner and it was much nicer.
[/quote]Where is RR? All I can think of is Roy's Rolls off Coronation Street [msnsmile2]
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LOL : Raglan Road (not sure of spelling?) , it is the Irish Restaurant that is at one end of DTD. Have to say at night it is usually busy when we have seen it:) Not been there myself.
I am off on the 25th May
I won't be having fish and chips or sunday dinner.
Only steaks,ribs,chicken and all other american delicacies !!
I even fancy taco bell ?
Is it any good ?
My first visit an hopefully not my last
Leighton
canarypam
03-05-2008, 03:05
Taco Bell - Yuch [sick][sick][sick]
Leighton, what flight are you on. We are on the Virgin VS15 from Gatwick on that day.
Sandra
chrizzy100
03-05-2008, 05:05
We no longer use Taco Bell...we always seem to end up sick after being in one...
S&VEdwards
03-05-2008, 11:26
We have only tried the Taco Bell near Cagan Crossing's Walmart and (touchwood) have never had a problem, seems to be frquented by locals rather than tourist and our eldest daughter has become quite partial to her Taco's
Sandra
DANESKA18
03-05-2008, 12:07
This Taco Bell talk makes me laugh coz when I was in the early pregnancy stages with our youngest, we went to Florida and I absolutely CRAVED Taco Bell!! Nobody else wanted to go and it took me all week to persuade everyone that it just had to be done. Well, at the time I loved it - can't remember what I had and I know that the others weren't particularly impressed - but for me it hit the spot big time!!! Mind you, with pregnancy number one it was MacD's hash browns (again in Florida - the English ones are just not the same)so maybe it's just me, pregnancy and junk food!!
Normally my taste buds are quite sane.............
Hi Sandra
Yes It's the same flight !!
I will be the Big Welshman with a 12 and 6 year old in tow and my wife will be giving me directions and making sure I do as I am told !!
It's the 12 45 Flight.
As I said it's our first time so its a big adventure for us,and I am a bit nervous about the driving !
See you there !!
Leighton
LiesaAnna
03-05-2008, 13:05
just had a catch up with this thread.....
we enjoyed olive garden last visit, had a couple of meals at ruby tuesdays which was very nice, service very good, not many people in there tho', but when Steve went to the loo a fella came out as Steve was washing his hands and went straight past him without washing his hands....i know people do this a lot but he was from the kitchen!!! couldnt eat there for days then we decided to brave it and altho it doesnt make it any better we saw the said chap again along with others were wearing disposable gloves, bit relieved....:D
not so happy with ponderosa nowadays as we have experienced other places, but ponderosa does i think if you want to spend the day in the parks, fill up with breaky cheap and cheerful, prefer golden coral, loved steak and shakes, looking forward to trying there again.... and not forgetting johnny rockets, mind you the one at the loop we found is nowhere as good as pointe orlando:D
bit disappointed with tgi's last time, service was awful, it all got cocked up, and cold food....have had much better there before...
tried applebees not that impressed very slow service
and the china buffet thing.....its on the 192 just along from the poinciana boulevard on the left hand side... orange coloured painting around it so it sticks out a bit, food was awful....luke warm... service disgusting, having never been in there before we didnt know the set up like should we just go grab the vacant table or wait... people were just looking at us....felt very stupid....anyway someone came and gave us a table that hadnt been cleaned and didnt explain what to do so we just went and got the food so guess that was the right thing.... hardly any choice....it certainly has put Steve and myself off of eating there ever again!!!