Has anyone eaten at the 'Ohana buffet at the Polynesian. I thought it sounded rather nice.
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Has anyone eaten at the 'Ohana buffet at the Polynesian. I thought it sounded rather nice.
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by CarolAnn
Disney character braekfast buffets are fantastic, highly recommend Grand Floridian. Ponderosa was not for me at all, though the food was fine to be fair, it was just VERY busy and I guess that gave it a bit of a yuk rating.:(
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We also did the Grand Floridian, but for dinner. Really good, and great if you have young girls who want to see Cinderella!
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<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by CarolAnn
Disney character braekfast buffets are fantastic, highly recommend Grand Floridian. Ponderosa was not for me at all, though the food was fine to be fair, it was just VERY busy and I guess that gave it a bit of a yuk rating.:(
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We also did the Grand Floridian, but for dinner. Really good, and great if you have young girls who want to see Cinderella!
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We are not that keen on Ponderosa, tried it a couple of times. The chinese all you can eat's we have tried seem to be just about fair. They don't compare to some of the regular places. Our favourite for chinese is Ming Court on I Drive. Bit pricy but well worth it. It must be good as it always has lots of oriental people eating there.
Steve & Dawn
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by E. Cosgrove
Has anyone eaten at the 'Ohana buffet at the Polynesian. I thought it sounded rather nice.
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Hi Liz
We ate at the Ohana Restaurent at the Polynesian. What a super evening. They keep comming round with more bar-b cooked meats such as Chicken, Pork, Steak, Massive Prawns etc.. You will not go home hungery. We booked a table for 8.00 pm and were still eating when the fireworks display took place over Magic Kingdom. The music for the display was piped into the resturant and we had a brilliant view.
We will certianly be going back next time.
Even though we booked in advance we still had to que to get in.;)
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by laalaa
How much to these buffets cost?
Anyone particularly know how much the pizza hut one costs?
Oh, and are there any buffet restaurants that do chicken, all kinds, especially wings?
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Ponderosa is $8.99 and upwards, + drinks. They do nice wings and chicken nibbles as part of the buffet, but would not recommend the entree.
Thanks for the response. That's definiely on the list for Sept then[msntongue]<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by njstringer
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by E. Cosgrove
Has anyone eaten at the 'Ohana buffet at the Polynesian. I thought it sounded rather nice.
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Hi Liz
We ate at the Ohana Restaurent at the Polynesian. What a super evening. They keep comming round with more bar-b cooked meats such as Chicken, Pork, Steak, Massive Prawns etc.. You will not go home hungery. We booked a table for 8.00 pm and were still eating when the fireworks display took place over Magic Kingdom. The music for the display was piped into the resturant and we had a brilliant view.
We will certianly be going back next time.
Even though we booked in advance we still had to que to get in.;)
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<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by sundowner
We found a great place, top of International Drive, can't remember the name of it but it was something to do with trains. Really good food, great prices and top service from staff. Does anyone know the one I mean?
(newbie, will introduce myself when I find out how).
Mary
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Mary I think you mean Whistlestop Junction? On the right hand side as you approach Belz.
We went for a meal in March as we were up that way, and your right, it was pretty good for an "all you care to eat" buffet.
Another good one is Villa de Flora at Gaylord Palms, they have a different country menu each night I believe. We went to Greek night, and it was delicious [msnsmile]
We did the Ohana Character breakfast last year. The food was great and the atmosphere even better. I will definitely try the dinner when I go in July.
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<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by sundowner
We found a great place, top of International Drive, can't remember the name of it but it was something to do with trains. Really good food, great prices and top service from staff. Does anyone know the one I mean?
(newbie, will introduce myself when I find out how).
Mary
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Mary I think you mean Whistlestop Junction? On the right hand side as you approach Belz.
We went for a meal in March as we were up that way, and your right, it was pretty good for an <span style="color:brown">"all you care to eat"</span id="brown"> buffet.
Another good one is Villa de Flora at Gaylord Palms, they have a different country menu each night I believe. We went to Greek night, and it was delicious [msnsmile]
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[msnsmile2]It makes me laugh how they phase that "All you care to eat" I think they think that if it is phrased "all you can eat" we might look upon it as a challenge...lol[laugh]
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<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by CarolAnn
Disney character braekfast buffets are fantastic, highly recommend Grand Floridian. Ponderosa was not for me at all, though the food was fine to be fair, it was just VERY busy and I guess that gave it a bit of a yuk rating.:(
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We also did the Grand Floridian, but for dinner. Really good, and great if you have young girls who want to see Cinderella!
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We did the Grand Floridian and were very disappointed - food in my view is very over rated and service with a smile was no where to be seen, and for the money I would give it 0 out of 10[msnsad]
We always go to the Golden Corral. As someone else said, it really is cheap and cheerful, and because it's so big and busy, it can be a little noisy. Having said all that, you can't beat it for variety. I think when we were there in December the range of food was even more vast than in July. Also, a bit more expensive, but quieter, is the Las Vegas Buffet - go along the 192 west, and it is just after the junction with SR 535, just on the right. Ponderosa is just OK, but I really don't care for Western Sizzlin, poor variety, poor everything really. Chloe
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Chloe
We always go to the Golden Corral. As someone else said, it really is cheap and cheerful, and because it's so big and busy, it can be a little noisy. Having said all that, you can't beat it for variety. I think when we were there in December the range of food was even more vast than in July. Also, a bit more expensive, but quieter, is the Las Vegas Buffet - go along the 192 west, and it is just after the junction with SR 535, just on the right. Ponderosa is just OK, but I really don't care for Western Sizzlin, poor variety, poor everything really. Chloe
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Chloe - what was the food like at Las Vegas Buffet??
Often fancied trying it but never got in there - it's always looked empty when we've passed.
Las Vegas buffet is a mix of Oriental and British and American food. The quality is really good, they usually have at least one roast joint, the Chinese is great and the price also includes the dessert, including the ice cream machine. Very clean and tidy looking restaurant.
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Las Vegas buffet is a mix of Oriental and British and American food. The quality is really good, they usually have at least one roast joint, the Chinese is great and the price also includes the dessert, including the ice cream machine. Very clean and tidy looking restaurant.
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Sounds good, thanks Blott.
Perhaps this time we will make it inside [msntongue]
Hi, Julie, Las Vegas Buffet is just as Blott says, I would say it is worth a visit. If there is anything I would gripe about it is the desserts - not really a big choice, but O.K. It's probably a blessing really! Chloe
on a lot of the buffets -the deserts let them down.
But Boma is one of the best-nice deserts too.
O'hanas was pretty good-but at $25 -I think they could have included deserts.
My daughter won't go near the place-for when they bring round the BBQ'd meats the prawns are next to the steak on the skewers-and she hates fish.
Sweet Tomatoes-gets a big thumbs up for us-it's on the junction of Kirkman rd and IDrive.
We thought the breakfast at the Grand Floridian -was ok-not as good as the Boma. The characters worked their socks off-but yes the staff that morning seemed to have left their charm at home.
Took the forum advice and tried Las Vegas Buffet this evening... was surprised by the choice and the food was very good. Kids loved the jelly and ice cream so that can't be bad.
Happy hour between 5-6.30pm Adult $10.99 Kids $6.99 +drinks (free refills $1.29).. Normally $12.99 and $8.99 I think
We have twin girls who are four and the lady on the desk said 'how old ?' ... '4' I reply... 'they only look 3' say she 'and that will only be $1.99'... [clap]
Well worth a visit for a change of scenary. We went to the one on 192 about 200 yards up from Poinciana Bvld heading West
Nearly forgot... they had 4 roast... Beef,Pork, Turkey and Ham
Tried the Italian Buffet meal tonight... the name of the restaurant slips my mind for now but is on the junction of the 192 and Poinciana. Big neon sign that says Italian Buffet
Anyway, having sampled the Las Vegas Buffet a few nights ago something looked familiar... namely the hostess serving us... then I remebered... she served us at the Las Vegas... anyway as we have twin girls she remebered us too... turns out the same guy owns both restaurants.
So whereas the Las Vegas has an Oriental side to the menu this one has an Italian side ! Food was good, albeit sweets weren't brilliant and they had an American choice also like the Las Vegas...nice salad bar and fruit choice. Adults $10.99 Kids $6.99 plus drinks extra.
Worth a visit ? Yes if you want lots of pasta and meat sauces in a buffet
As a native Floridian I would say really that some of the worst buffets and diners are along the 192. If you are traveling all the way to Florida, I would suggest that you actually venture further afield to try the food. Better quality and pricing.
Tend to go for the Sizzler $5 special eat til you drop.
I tend to get fed up of the meat option (pilled to the cealing) after a few days and go onto the other huge selection. Ideal if you want to feed the family for cheap.:D
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Rocco
As a native Floridian I would say really that some of the worst buffets and diners are along the 192. If you are traveling all the way to Florida, I would suggest that you actually venture further afield to try the food. Better quality and pricing.
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I have to agree, we have been going to Florida since the early 1980's and avoid the 192 apart from a select one or two places, and never buffets[msnwink]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by SteveW
Took the forum advice and tried Las Vegas Buffet this evening... was surprised by the choice and the food was very good. Kids loved the jelly and ice cream so that can't be bad.
Happy hour between 5-6.30pm Adult $10.99 Kids $6.99 +drinks (free refills $1.29).. Normally $12.99 and $8.99 I think
We have twin girls who are four and the lady on the desk said 'how old ?' ... '4' I reply... 'they only look 3' say she 'and that will only be $1.99'... [clap]
Well worth a visit for a change of scenary. We went to the one on 192 about 200 yards up from Poinciana Bvld heading West
Nearly forgot... they had 4 roast... Beef,Pork, Turkey and Ham
[/quote]Phew! [msnsmile2] Glad you liked it. We don't go there very often but have never had anything but good food there.