Good Restaurants for Fish Lovers

The choices for meat and particularly steak lovers are enormous and it is rare to have any problems finding wonderful meals with tender steaks and tasty ribs. However, for vegetarians and fish eaters the choice at first sight sees more limited, but you could be in for a pleasant surprise.

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Great Meals in Applebees on Highway 27

The more we go to this restaurant the more we are impressed with the service and the standard of the food.

Our villa is at Lindfields situated just off the 192 about a mile before it meets the 27. Applebees is about one mile south on the 27 in the Berry Centre so is a great location for us t...

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La Cantina and La Hacienda de San Angel

Over the last year the Counter service restaurant in Mexico has been covered up whilst it has been transformed into two new restaurants. This area has now re-opened and the new La Cantina de San Angel will continue to serve counter service meals while the new La Hacienda de San Angel will serve tabl...

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KARAMELL-KUCHE SHOP AT EPCOT

This is a definite must do for all visitors to Epcot with a sweet tooth. Recently opened (late 2010) is the Karamell-Küche shop in the Germany Pavilion. This new store is situated on the site of the former Glas und Porzellan in the front of the pavilion. It is sponsored by Storck USA, who are the ma...

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Millers Orlando Alehouse

On our last visit to our home in November we decided to visit the newly opened Millers Alehouse located at Orange Lake directly opposite the Olive garden Restaurant at Rolling Oaks Commons.

Millers are a chain of over fifty restaurants with several in the Orlando area so when one opened with...

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Where to find a good steak

It’s difficult to get a bad steak in the Disney / Orlando area so finding a good steak should be pretty easy. Here are some of our favourites.

Manny’s Chop House

This is our particular favourite for steaks. It' s always very busy and frequented by the “locals” which is a sign that the...

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Where to eat in the town of Celebration?

Market Street Café

This fifties style diner is great for breakfast, lunch or even dinner. They serve typical diner food sandwiches, burgers, salads and classics such as turkey dinner and fish and chips along with good coffee and to die for milkshakes at reasonable prices. The Philly cheese s...

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Ghirardelli’s - Downtown Disney

Ghirardelli’s - Downtown Disney

If on a hot sunny afternoon in Florida you just want to relax and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks but you still want to be immersed in the Disney Magic then take a visit to the Downtown Disney Market Place area. There are plenty of sh...

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Millers Orlando Ale House

On the odd occasion I have travelled up the Orange Blossom Trail to the Florida Mall, I have noticed a restaurant called the Orlando Ale House shortly before reaching the said mall. Being a beer, as opposed to lager, drinker I was always tempted to stop and give it a try. But it became one of the nu...

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Eating at the Magic Kingdom

If you are going to one of theme parks for the whole day and evening, which is quite possible in the peak season months, then you will be eating at least two meals and several snacks out. . I know a lot of people who stock up on a very large breakfast (not difficult in Florida) and just snack their ...

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Eating at Epcot (6)

For dinner in The World Showcase, your world is your oyster. Each one of the “countries” represented has their own restaurant which serves high quality meals. You will need to book these at the start of the day or you will probably not get a table for lunch or dinner.

For light lunch, most o...

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The Italian Courtyard Restaurant.

The Italian Courtyard Restaurant is located in West Cocoa Beach Causeway in Cocoa Beach. Cocoa Beach is just over an hour from your holiday villa in Orlando.

This restaurant was started by Dominic and Francesca when they were a newly wed couple. This was in 1987. Over 20 years later they are...

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Our Three favorite Steak Houses

These are 3 of our favourite Steak houses.

The First is by far the best for my husband and myself and that is Mannys Chophouse

Mannys chophouse is situated on Hwy 27. From the start of Hwy 192 you go south on Hwy27 about 14 /15 miles, you go past Wal-Mart through the lights and...

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Italian Restaurants

Italian Restaurants

There are a few good Italian restaurants in the Kissimmee area

The olive garden is a great Italian and have lots of locations in the area the one we prefer is the one at the Loop shopping area, but lately we have used the one on Hwy 192 by the Hwy 429

They ...

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The Cherry Pocket Restaurant

Two of well known films are Southern Comfort and the Burt Reynold' s thriller, Deliverance. Both portray a group of men being ruthlessly hunted by murdering rednecks thirsting for blood, trudging with increasing exhaustion and diminishing manpower through the swamps of the far South.

It does...

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Great new restaurants on 192 West

There is certainly a lot of new development at the west end of the 192. There is no shortage of eating places now and I reckon that there are many more to come.

Most of them are excellent although so far we have not sampled them all.

In the last two years this area has really come up...

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Spoiling yourself on holiday – Ice Cream

One of the great traditions of being on holiday is, in a word, ICE CREAM! (OK so that’s two words but you know what I mean). This tradition is no better found than in Florida. Apart from the usual Haagan Daaz and the Disney character ice creams there are the Ice Cream Parlours.

Two of the be...

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Celebration Town Tavern

We have been visiting the Celebration Town Tavern for a number of years now. It is a family owned seafood and steakhouse restaurant located across from the lake front in downtown Celebration. It is a place for meeting friends for happy hour, taking the family for a night out, or spending the afterno...

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Funny things that happen in restaurants

I am sure the following stories could have happened anywhere, so please don’t think I’m being anti-American, but really, they are priceless.

First, we took our son, who has never been to Florida before, to stay in our villa. He has not really any idea how the two similar languages differ. We...

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Three restaurant critiques

Three new restaurants I tried this trip were Chilis, Sante Fe and Millers Orlando Ale House. I thought I would give my review of them here for your perusal

Chilis

At first we thought this was a nice inexpensive restaurant as the staff were so nice and welcoming, but the food let it dow...

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Alfies

We were chatting to a Celebration resident and she told us that her favourite beach was Ormonde Beach and having heard that we could not wait to try it.

While I would not have it as my favourite beach there is an interesting restaurant there which serves deep fried ice cream! ! !

Alf...

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Columbia Restaurant Celebration

We have visited Celebration, Florida on a regular basis for the past six years but have never sampled the cuisine at Columbia Restaurant. This summer a chance conversation with another visitor to Florida aroused our interest in the restaurant as they highly recommended it to us, stating that they ne...

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Italian Eateries

I love Italian food, especially if it good and not too pricy. These are my two favourites which i am sure you will enjoy too.

The Olive Garden

At the Olive Garden the servers are some of the friendliest in Orlando, and in a place where the service is always very good, this is saying s...

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Angell Phillips Cafe

Florida does fine dining in a casual environment very well and this is perfect when you are on holiday.

You can find one such establishment is in Daytona and I think you may enjoy this place after a day trip to the beach. Daytona is only an hour or so from your Orlando area vacation villa. <...

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My favourite place for lunch

The first Mimi’s began in Anaheim in California in 1978 and was named by the owner Arthur J Simms who had fallen in love with a young French girl near the end of world war two. Her name was Mimi. The war did eventually tear them apart but he and his family felt that the name Mimi was a fitting tribu...

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Eating out in Fort Lauderdale Part 5

Fort Lauderdale has over 3, 000 hours of sunshine each year, and the average temperature is 77 degrees, so it is no wonder that it is a very popular holiday destination.

If you are fortunate enough to be able to visit Fort Lauderdale then you will find a huge number of eating places, with pr...

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Eating Out in Fort Lauderdale – Part 4

Fort Lauderdale is a beautiful city, edged by sparkling turquoise sea and platinum sand, with soaring azure skies and a wonderfully mild climate. Not only are there lots of things to do but there is a full range of places to eat – from the exotic to simple pub grub.

Bahi a Cabana Restaurant ...

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Eating out in Fort Lauderdale – Part 2

If you visit Fort Lauderdale, with its spectacular Intracoastal Waterways and silvery beaches you will find plenty of places to eat – at prices to suit any pocket.

Chart House

Chart House on NE 32nd Avenue boasts a spectacular view, set as it is on the magnificent Intracoastal Waterwa...

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Tokyo Blue at Fort Lauderdale

Tokyo Blue is one of the newest restaurants in Fort Lauderdale. It is located in the Ocean Manor Resort Hotel. It is advertised as a Sushi bar and exotic night club, and it is certainly different.

Marketed as a high end restaurant it offers an eclectic mix of Japanese, Thai, and Peruvian cui...

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Eating out in Fort Lauderdale – Part 3

Fort Lauderdale is called the Venice of the South, and it has wonderful beaches, dazzling blue skies, shimmering turquoise waters and a multitude of fantastic places to eat and drink. There truly is something for everyone in this vibrant city by the sea. Add to that, there are the beautiful Intracoa...

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Eating out in Orlando

I thought I would compile a short document of eating out in Florida as we seem to learn about something new every time we go.

It is of course similar to eating anywhere in the world but you do see a lot of people just using their fork. Fingers come into use for Pizzas, Ribs, Lobster and Crab...

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Restaurants at Celebration

Celebration is a little town just south of the US 192 adjacent to Interstate 4. One of the best ways of finding it, if you have never visited Celebration before, is to follow the directional signs around Walt Disney World.

We love to visit Celebration each time we are on holiday in Orlando, ...

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Pollo Campero

Several of our guests expressed disappointment when they heard McDonalds in Downtown Disney was to close at the end of April 2010. Most of these were guests who were traveling back to the UK with Virgin Atlantic and were going to use their early check in facility at Downtown Disney. This facility en...

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Eating out and bars in Fort Lauderdale – Part 1

When visiting our beautiful villa in Orlando we sometimes drive down to the Fort Lauderdale area, which, with its turquoise waters, silvery sand and sapphire blue skies, is a wonderful place to vacation.

Not only does it have wonderful beach and a sub-tropical climate, there are great places...

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Dining in Orlando

If you find yourself feeling hungry and you are near to Orlando Premium Outlets (just off the I4) take a visit to Bahama Breeze.

The tasty Caribbean cuisine (although all the usual steaks and burgers are served here) makes this restaurant group different from many found in Central Florida. H...

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Affordable Dining

Longhorns Steakhouse

We were introduced to Longhorns Steakhouse on our first visit to Florida several years ago and we now make sure that we pay at least one visit to this excellent restaurant each time we visit our villa.

If you like steak, you will be in heaven. I have never tasted ...

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Dinner at Mannys

After all we had heard about Manny’s Chop House, we felt that we could put off a visit no longer. So we finally decided to try it one Wednesday night. We headed south on highway 27 and found Manny’s set back from the road on the right hand side just past the large 24 hour Walmart store.

The ...

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The Pearl Restaurant

My parents discovered Treasure Island on the Gulf Coast many years ago. They were looking for somewhere to bring the family for a few days by the sea away from the hustle and bustle of Disney. It is situated between St Petersburg and Clearwater and consists mainly of small motels no high rise buildi...

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Raglan Road - Irish Pub And Restaurant

It’s coming up towards the later part of our holiday now and we have been joined for a couple of days by our relatives who live close to Tampa. They have always wanted to eat at Raglan Road at Downtown Disney so that is where we decide to head to on a Saturday night in August without having an Advan...

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Citricos at The Grand Floridian

This wonderful restaurant can be found on the second floor of the beautiful Grand Floridian hotel, just off the lobby. It was revamped in 1997 and is a very inviting place to eat with a great atmosphere, although it is expensive.

Citricos is Spanish for ‘citrus’ and it is obvious that the de...

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TEXAS DE BRASIL CHURRASCARRIA

We like to try out new restaurants which are often recommended by our guests, after all that' s what holidays are about and in Orlando you are spoilt for choice. You can find out all about it if you visit the website, there were two very close together but this one had been recommended by a friend. ...

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Shamrock Pub and Grille

We sometimes call into the Shamrock Pub and Grille on our way home from shopping at Possner Park. It is situated in Davenport not far for the junction with the I4 so is not far from Kissimmee. It is open Monday to Thursday and Sunday 11. 00am to 12. 00am and Fridays and Saturday 11. 00am to 2. 00am....

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Ricky Ts Bar and Restaurants

If you ever go to the St Petes/ Treasure Island Gulf Coast area Ricky Ts Bars and Restaurant are worth a visit.

Ricky Ts in Treasure Island is located on Gulf Boulevard (opposite the Bilmar Beach Resort) which is the coast road. It is probably Treasure Islands most popular bar and restaurant...

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Narcoossees Birthday Meal

If you want a really nice meal or have something to celebrate try Narcoossee’s which is behind he Grand Floridian overlooking the Seven Seas Lagoon. If you let them know in advance what you are celebrating they will personalize your menus.

Narcoossee’s only opens for Dinner and tables can be...

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McDonalds in Orlando with a Key West Theme

Key West in Orlando? And at McDonalds? Yes, really, you can step onto Duval Street, and find yourself in a little bit of Key West without having to face the 300 mile drive down to the Keys.

How did we find it, you may ask? Well, quite by chance. We had to pick up a car for our daughter, then...

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The Rainforest Café

There are two Rainforest Cafes in the Orlando area, both of which are on Disney property. The first one is in Downtown Disney and the best way to find it is to look for the erupting volcano – it is very hard to miss! The second is at the entrance to Animal Kingdom.

As you approach The Rainfo...

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Downtown Disney Restaurants

Bongos Cuban Café

Bongos is owned by Gloria and Emilio Estefan and as the name suggests serves Cuban food. Specialities include “Cubana” (a Cuban sandwich) and Paella de Mariscos (a seafood paella). The restaurant is in the shape of a huge pineapple, two storeys high, and inside mosaics of ha...

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Cape May Restaurant

The Cape May Café, based on a New England seashore restaurant theme is found at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club. We decided to try this restaurant at our friend’s suggestion. Having two children, we wanted to try something different, but not too formal and it seemed to fit the bill.

Deciding t...

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The Olive Garden on the 192

The Olive Garden on the 192

Visiting the Olive Garden on the 192 is sometimes a little bit fraught, the restaurant is very good so there is almost always a wait, we have been and they have said the wait is forty five minutes or one hour and we have turned away and gone somewhere else, but onc...

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Eating on a Budget – Epcot 2

In related articles we have gone out to prove that eating in Walt Disney World theme parks need not cost an arm and a leg. Epcot is a great example with lots of cafes and small restaurants dotted around World Showcase Lagoon which don’t need to stretch the budget too far.

As we had been so p...

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Eating on a Budget - Epcot 3

Future World in Epcot in a favourite with families as it is home to such favourites as Soarin’, Test Track, Turtle Talk with Crush, Nemo and a host of other major attractions.

To keep up the kids’ energy levels they need to eat, and sometimes when finances don’t stretch to a slap up meal at ...

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Breakfast.

To coin a phrase from the old Supertramp hit record, let’s look at “Breakfast in America” or on this case “Breakfast in Florida”!

Breakfast in Florida is certainly an event; it may take the form of an “all you can eat” buffet or a sit down, full service meal. What ever you choose the portion...

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Mannys Original Chophouse

What a great place! Manny’s maybe off the beaten track but it’s definitely worth the effort. Some of our friends recommended Manny’s to us on our last visit but we were very busy then and didn’t get around to it. After our visit this time we won’t make the same mistake again.

Manny’s Origina...

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Coconuts on the Beach.

Coconuts on the Beach describes itself as a party deck kind of bar and indeed that is just what it is.

This is a very casual bar where you can also grab something to eat. Of course what makes this bar really special is the awesome view. You will often spot a porpoise and if you are around at...

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The Italian Courtyard Restaurant Cocoa Beach.

The Italian Courtyard Restaurant is located in West Cocoa Beach Causeway in Cocoa Beach. Cocoa Beach is just over an hour from your holiday villa in the Orlando resort area.

This restaurant was started by Dominic and Francesca when they were a newly wed couple. This was in 1987. Over 20 year...

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Carrabas Italian Grill

If you like Italian food why not try Carraba’s Italian Grill?

This South West chain was founded in Houston Texas and is growing all the time. It is a family run chain that was started by two Sicilian’s, Damian Mandola and Johnny Carraba. The recipes served daily at Carraba’s have been handed...

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Cafe D Antonio Celebration

Café D’Antonio in Celebration is part of a small chain comprising of Antonio’s La Fiamma Ristorante and Antonio’s café and deli both in the Maitland area and Antonio’s at Sand Lake rd as well as the subject of this article. It is a lovely restaurant or a special meal and is slightly more expensive t...

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Tea at the Grand Floridian

It was not until we had friends over for the first time to visit us in our villa that we decided it was time to sample afternoon tea at the Grand Floridian Hotel in Disney.

I had seen photos of it on the internet, and it looked lovely but nothing could have prepared us for the sight of the b...

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The Atlantic Ocean Grille

The Atlantic Ocean Grille is open from 5 p. m. daily and is on the Cocoa Beach Pier in Brevard County. Cocoa Beach is on the Atlantic Coast of Florida and is the closest beach to Orlando.

It is always fun to dine on a pier and British visitors will be amazed at the quality of the food here. ...

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Mamas Greek Cuisine in Florida (yes, really!)

Are you planning to visit Tarpon Springs during your Florida holiday ? If the answer is yes, then I can recommend eating at ' Mamas Greek Cuisine'

The ' Mama' from the restaurants name was born in Greece but came to Tarpon Springs in 1961. Naturally her husband was a sponge diver and for the...

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Eleven at Reunion Resort

If you are celebrating a special event, or just enjoy a special meal out, Eleven at Reunion Resort at junction 58 off the I4 is certainly the place to go.

I was spending a week in Orlando with a group of girls to celebrate a milestone birthday and thought this restaurant sounded special.

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Texas Roadhouse

There are many excellent steak houses in the Orlando area, but if you want to visit a great one that I personally feel offers truly the best value for all you get, you have to go to Texas Roadhouse! It’s located on John Young Parkway in Orlando.

The atmosphere is great with a very friendly s...

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Orlando Dining for Celiacs

My best friend suffers from celiac disease and the daily challenges of eating a gluten free diet can be very inconvenient. It is particularly hard for her when she has to travel as is the case for anybody who has this disease or has to live with any other type of diet restrictions. Spending as much ...

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The Cheesecake Factory Reviewed

The Cheesecake Factory evolved from a small store which was opened in Detroit, more than 60 years ago by Oscar and Evelyn Overton. This small family business grew until 1978 when their son David opened the first restaurant in Beverley Hills California. His aim was to provide his customers with casua...

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Review Of Mannys Chophouse

Anyone who regularly visits the Orlando Villas Forums;

http://www. orlando-guide. info/forums/ will know that Manny’s is a great favourite with villa owners and guests alike. It is Orlando’s best or worst kept secret depending on your point of view!

Manny’s is situated on US27 south ...

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Breakfast at Chef Mickeys

This morning we had an Advance Dining Reservation (ADR) booked at Chef Mickey’s for breakfast. It was a nice early start for us leaving the villa at 8. 15am remembering to take the camera with us to capture those special moments with the Disney characters.

Chef Mickey’s is located at Disney’...

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Chilis - Champions Gate

I didn’t really know what to expect the first time we decided to go to Chili’s for a meal. I am not a great lover of spicy food and would normally avoid anything with chili’s in it, so I was slightly apprehensive to say the least.

We decided to visit the Chili’s at Champions Gate just off ju...

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Smokey Bones Bar And Fire Grill

We like to try a new restaurant every time we go to Florida and we normally do this when visiting our relatives who are Florida residents. This time we went to Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Brandon but enjoyed it so much that we were really pleased to find out that there is a local restaurant...

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Eating on a Budget - Epcot

The Walt Disney World theme parks have some lovely restaurants with a fine ambience and excellent food. From our own experiences we have always enjoyed our meals and never been given cause for complaint. The Disney cast members are courteous and attentive, the surroundings are comfortable and the pr...

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The Bone Fish Grill

An experience for lovers of fish and seafood why not try The Bonefish Grill?

The Bone fish grill opened its first restaurant in St Pete’s at the start of the new millennium; it has quickly expanded along the whole of the east coast of the US and is now opening new restaurants across the whol...

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T-Rex Cafe in Downtown Disney

T-Rex Café, one of the newest restaurants in Downtown Disney, is only the second restaurant in this new chain from the owners of Rainforest Café. We had the pleasure of eating there about six months after its opening and found it to be an enjoyable experience though not a whole lot different from th...

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The Wave - Contemporary Hotel

The Wave - Contemporary Hotel

This recently refurbished restaurant in the Contemporary Hotel at Disney is situated on the very ground floor, below the main mezzanine floor.

We booked a table for 9pm as, being Christmas it was busy, and as Magic Kingdom was walking distance from the ho...

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Restaurants in the Rotonda Area part 1

Restaurants near Rotonda West (Placida Rd)

One of the things we love most about staying on the Rotonda is the fact that you can BBQ every night if you want to – unlike at home! To me there is nothing better than throwing together a salad while hubby grills burgers or steak to perfection. Afte...

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Restaurants near Rotonda West part 2

Continuing down Placida Road are two more restaurants both worth a visit.

25 minutes including water taxi

Rum Bay – Palm Island

941-697-0566

Restaurant Hours:

Friday & Saturday 11:30 a. m. – 9:30 p. m.

Sunday through Thursday Noon – 9:00 p. m.

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Boma – Flavors of Africa

Boma – Flavors of Africa is buffet style dining at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort.

This is a very popular family restaurant and it is advisable to book in advance which you can now do either by phoning Disney Dining direct or alternatively on-line via the Disney web site 180 days befor...

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French Dining at EPCOT

Living in England we are fortunate to be able to visit France quite often, always enjoying some delicious meals. Our friends in the United States, who visit Orlando quite often were always raving about their favourite restaurant in EPCOT’s World Show Case – Chefs de France. After such a high review ...

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The Cheesecake Factory

A holiday to Orlando wouldn’t be the same without visiting the famous Cheesecake Factory. This ever-popular restaurant is a must for cheesecake and food lovers alike.

Located at The Mall at Millennia it is a short journey on Interstate 4 east of the main theme parks. The Mall at Millennia is...

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Restaurant Row Part 1

Restaurant Row is located in an area of Orlando called Dr Phillips and is just off International Drive. It is home to a great selection of restaurants and has more upscale restaurants than the traditional tourist areas of Orlando. Although some discerning tourists can be found, these restaurants ten...

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Restaurant Row Part 2

Bonefish Grill is located on Sand Lake Road near Barnes and Noble book store. This is a lively location and offers good value for an upscale restaurant. The original restaurant opened in St Petersburg in Florida back in January 2000 and since then the chain has grown and spread throughout Florida an...

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Restaurant Row Part 3

MoonFish Restaurant has a very enticing entrance with its fake waterfall and is a Seafood restaurant with an Asian themed accent. It is located on Sand Lake Road in The Fountains Plaza at Bay Hill on the east end.

It is part of the Talk of The Town restaurant group along with such other fine...

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Ming Court Restaurant

Ming Court is located at 9188 International Drive. This is about one mile south of Sand Lake Road and a mile North of the Beach Line Expressway. It is just across the street from the Pointe Orlando Shopping Center and is adjacent to the Rosen Plaza Hotel.

Established in 1989 by the Wu and Ch...

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Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian 2 (from a Ladies point of view)

Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian 2 (from a Ladies point of view).

When you’ve been to Orlando several times and you’re looking for new experiences, why not try afternoon tea at the Grand Floridian.

Towards the end of your stay and when you are beginning to get a little burnt out ...

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Columbus Cafe

When you visit Tampa, be sure to take at least one meal at the Columbus Cafe. This is located on the 1st (ground) floor of the Tampa History Center which is located in the Channelside area.

And the food in this museum building has an aura of history about it as well.

If you just want...

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Afternoon tea at the Grand Floridian Hotel

Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian Hotel

Last year, 2009, because we had a friend who is a fellow tea lover with us, we decided that we would visit Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel for afternoon tea, we didn’t know what to expect but gave it a go. Pulling up at the hotel, we thought that we w...

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Eating/Dining at the Loop

The first time my Mother and I tried to go to The Loop without my Father we must have spent two hours driving up and down the 417 trying to find it. So much so we expected the sheriff’s car to pull us over after reports of two women behaving strangely!

For that reason I will give directions ...

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Harry's Seafood Bar - St Augustine

One afternoon in St Augustine when we got off our Trolley Bus on its final session of the day it suddenly started to rain heavily.

Opposite our trolley stop was Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grille and we decided to dive for cover in there. It was only about 4. 30 pm and the bar was packed probabl...

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Daiquiri Deck

We had originally visited Daiquiri Deck some time ago when we visited Siesta Key and were impressed with it. On one of our day trips to Madeira Beach we decided to eat here before returning to our villa in Orlando.

I was fascinated by their entertainment schedule and drinks offers as they va...

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Characture Dining

Character dining at Disney

The choice is great Mickey Mouse, Donald and friends, a Disney princess maybe!

A Walt Disney character breakfast would set the kids up for the day and what a way to start.

Character meals are generally buffet style so everyone is happy, but they do d...

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Economy Family Dining

First of all, be assured that portion sizes are so large in the US that economy doesn’t mean still hungry!

If there are a lot of people in your group or you have small kids, then eating out can be relatively expensive (but not as expensive as in the UK) if you don’t know where to find good, ...

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EATING OUT – MID PRICE RANGE

OK, so perhaps you’re bored with all the usual eating places and want to try something different for a change?

Applebees – There’s one on the 192 near Sam’s Club. As well as being a sports restaurant, this has some unusual food to try. Like the grilled shrimp ' n’ spinach salad – it might no...

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Italian Restaurants in Orlando

The Olive Garden

At the Olive Garden the servers are some of the friendliest in Orlando, and in a place where the service is always very good, this is saying something.

The food is exceptional and you will struggle to eat it all. All the entrees come with a free salad or soup and garl...

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Mimis Cafe

The first Mimi’s began in Anaheim in California in 1978 and was named by the owner Arthur J Simms who had fallen in love with a young French girl near the end of world war two. Her name was Mimi. The war did eventually tear them apart but he and his family felt that the name Mimi was a fitting tribu...

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The Cheesecake factory

Oh my gosh, you absolutely have to eat here! The first time we entered the Cheesecake Factory, it was with only dessert in mind. We had enjoyed a great evening out and decided to finish off with a great dessert as our dinner had now gone down. We were amazed when we saw the endless choices – well OK...

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Bubba Gump - Treasure Island

We had previously eaten at the Bubba Gump restaurant at Universal Studios but on a recent day trip to Treasure Island we decided to eat at the newly opened one at St Johns Pass at Madeira Beach.

St Johns Pass is a turn-of-the-century fishing village. It is now a village full of unique retail...

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A Tale of two buffets.

In this article we are going to look at two buffet restaurants, both offering slightly similar choices. Cici Pizza and Sweet Tomatoes both offer (amongst other things) pizzas and salads, so there is some similarity.

There are some immediate differences, however, principally in cost. Cici’s i...

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Sanaa Restaurant - Animal Kingdom

One of the newest restaurants to be opened by Disney is the Sanaa Restaurant which opened at Animal Kingdom Lodge in May 2009. Disney describes this restaurant as “African cooking with Indian spices. ” Sanaa is pronounced “Sah-NAH, ” and is the Swahili word for “artwork. ” Here they can seat 150 and...

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Red Wing Restaurant Groveland, FL, 34736

This small and friendly restaurant is a good 45-minute drive from Davenport and hence a good drive out and quite off the beaten track. Don’t let this put you off though as the food was really good and the experience turned out to be not only unique but as always in Florida extremely enjoyable.
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Bahama Breeze after Orlando Premium Outlets

If you find yourself feeling hungry and you are near to Orlando Premium Outlets (just off the I4) take a visit to Bahama Breeze.

The tasty Caribbean cuisine (although all the usual steaks and burgers are served here) makes this restaurant group different from many found in Central Florida. H...

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Dining at Dixie Crossroads

There are several reasons you may find yourself on the East coast of Florida, perhaps you' ve had a trip to St. Augustine, the oldest city in North America and definitely worth a visit. Or perhaps you' ve been to the picturesque little village of Cocoa or its' beach a couple of miles further on. If ...

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Logans Roadhouse

Kissimmee Old Town on a quiet day is akin to a ghost town with the tumbleweed blowing and rolling over in the wind. Pay another visit on a busy day and it' s difficult to recognise it, the place is buzzing and the atmosphere crackles with electric. Thursday night is bike nite with a parade and show ...

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Outback Steakhouse

A friend of mine had just arrived from Scotland and was staying with us for two weeks. To keep him out of mischief, I gave him the computer to play with and brought up the Orlando Guide Dining page on VillasFlorida. com. After he had perused for twenty minutes or so, he asked me what my favourite re...

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Dining at Non Disney Restaurants

Some people like to have most of their meals in Disney restaurants to keep the magic but they should consider other places such as the ones in Downtown Disney, the Crossroads Shopping Center or other locations. These usually have the same theming as Disney but can be less expensive.

I have t...

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New Year's Eve 2009/2010

We have just spent our second New Years Eve in Orlando and it was just fantastic. We managed to book a table at the Gaylord Palms Hotel in the Villa Flora Restaurant. As some of our party had never been to Gaylord Palms before, we decided to arrive a little early so we could take them round and show...

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Manny's Chop House (6)

Manny’s Chop House

After all we had heard about Manny’s Chop House, we felt that we could put off a visit no longer. So we finally decided to try it one Wednesday night. We headed south on highway 27 and found Manny’s set back from the road on the right hand side just past the large 24 hour W...

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Longhorns Steaakhouse

We were introduced to Longhorns Steakhouse on our first visit to Florida several years ago and we now make sure that we pay at least one visit to this excellent restaurant each time we visit our villa.

If you like steak (and you have to if you visit Florida) you will be in heaven. I have nev...

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Kres Restaurant

We normally do not go to Downtown Orlando to dine but we were invited to dine there by some American friends when we were last over at our villa.

Kres Chophouse is located in Church Street Orlando it serves lunch Monday to Friday 11:30am to 5:00pm dinner Monday to Saturday 5:00pm to 12:00am....

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Outback Restaurant at Orlando Airport

Before we return home on our transatlantic flight to the UK from our villa in Orlando we usually have one last meal at the airport. Over the last few years we have eaten at the Outback Restaurant at Orlando International Airport.

Outback is located at Airside 4 after you have passed through ...

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House of Blues – Part I

I have quiet an eclectic musical taste, from King Crimson to Simon & Garfunkel and The Rolling Stones to Coldplay with a bit of Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby thrown in for good measure. So in many respects it is a bit surprising that it has taken me ten years to experience the entertainment that...

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House of Blues – Part II

About half an hour or so after we had been seated, and made good inroads into the buffet, the house singer, an African American lady with a superb voice, came on stage. Her role was to get the audience warmed up prior to the main act, and it wasn’t long before we had forgotten out brunch and togethe...

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Gospel House of Blues Brunch

We had wanted to go to the House of Blues in Downtown Disney, West side for some time.

Here there is a Gospel Brunch every Sunday and it is billed as “A musical celebration of the ' good news, ' praise & thanksgiving, with a delicious all-you-can-eat feast… featuring the best Gospel perf...

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The Big River Bar and Grille

The Big River Bar and Grille at the Boardwalk offers both lunch and dinner and it is a particularly good place to go if you are a beer fan as they have a good selection.

The first time we visited we had lunch here after meeting up with some friends that had been playing golf nearby. It was a...

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Devenneys Irish Pub

When my parents returned from a visit to our villa in Orlando they were eager to tell us about a new Irish pub that had opened at the end of 2008 and was opposite Cagan Crossing which is about a mile and a half from our villa at Lindfields.

If you head along the 192 and take the 27 g...

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Japan - Toyko Dining

Tokyo Dining offers traditional Japanese cuisine and ingredients with “innovative” presentations and I would strongly recommend that you make advance reservations for this restaurant.

Friends of ours, who love Japanese food, on our recommendation visited here after its recent renovation. It ...

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Seasons 52 Restaurant

Friends are ours returned from their trip to Florida full of praise after they had visited Seasons52. I ha previously not heard of this restaurant but apparently it was the first of a chain of these restaurants to be opened in Florida and it became immediately popular.

It is situated on Sand...

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Restaurant Row

There is an area around Dr Philips and Sandlake Road that has become known as “Restaurant Row”. There is a great choice of dining although some of it is quite pricey but perfect for that special occasion. In this guide I will try to list some of the restaurants in this area.

Chathams Place i...

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Dining out with Children in Orlando

There are so many places for to eat out in Orlando you are really spoilt for choice. In the first few days of our holiday when the girls are usually over excited, up early and flagging after a long day at the parks we usually stop at one of the all-u-can eat restaurants on the 192 on the way home to...

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Paradiso 37 Restaurant - Downtown Disney

Next time you go to Downtown Disney you might like to visit the Paradiso 37 restaurant which opened in the summer of 2009 and is situated in the Pleasure Island district of Downtown Disney, between the Adventurer’s Club and Harley Davidson Orlando.

The restaurant is very colourful and boasts...

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Sweet Tomato Restaurants

This group of restaurants advertise themselves as “a serve-yourself, all-you-care-to-eat dining experience featuring the freshest vegetables, salads, made-from-scratch soups and muffins, hot pastas and more! ” We had seen them for several years in Orlando before we paid them a visit and I really wis...

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Eating Out withour Breaking the Budget

Many families find the cheapest way to eat out in Orlando is by going to one of the many All You Can Eat restaurants. These can be great as on the way to the Parks you can stop off for breakfast and there is such a vast selection of food the whole family can have as much food of their choice and the...

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Longhorn Restaurant

Our villa is situated at the far end of the 192 about a mile before it meets the 27. The Longhorn Steakhouse had often been recommended to us by friends who raved about the steaks. Until recently the nearest one has been quite a drive away which often you do not want to do at the end of a long day a...

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Revamped Mc Donalds on Buena Viasta Drive

We have often passed this McDonalds, situated on Disney property, whilst on our way to one or other of the parks. You couldn’t really miss it as it had a huge hamburger, fries and milkshake on its roof, as well as cartoon characters. There was a huge yellow ‘M’ at the entrance, with murals of Ronald...

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Atlanta Bread Company

One of the things we love about Orlando is that there is always somewhere new to try when it comes to eating! You will certainly never starve!

So, on a recent trip to the Super Target on the OBT (Orange Blossom Trail), we noticed the Atlanta Bread Company in the plaza of shops beside Target....

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Dining with Babies and Toddlers

Nearly all Disney/Orlando restaurants, whether they be in a park, a resort hotel or just located near your villa are exceptionally baby and child friendly, after all Disney is for children! The only place where you might not be welcomed with open arms with a crying baby or cranky toddler would be so...

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The Wave - Contemporary Resort

This restaurant which seats 220 is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and aims as well as providing great food to being health conscious.

You enter the restaurant on the first floor of the hotel through a brushed steel arch ' tunnel' into The Wave' s lounge, which is supposed to be o...

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Celebration Restaurants – Update

There have been some changes at Celebration over the last year or so but it remains a great place to go for a lunch or for an evening meal. It is such a pleasant environment and people there, including the drivers tend to be polite and considerate.

Sherlocks has gone now and has been replace...

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Imperium Wine Bar Celebration

Imperium Wine Bar Celebration

If you like a good choice of wine and fancy something a little bit different for a light meal in a pleasant setting then the Imperium Wine Bar in Celebration could be a good place to try.

It is on Market Street in Celebration about half way down from the ...

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Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel is half store and half restaurant. The theming starts before you get in with a covered verandah with rocking chairs outside. These come in different sizes and colours and are for sale.

If your budget is running down and you want a fairly cheap meal that has fresh good quality ...

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Thai Thani – Celebration

Thai Thani – Celebration

One of the latest additions to good places to eat in Celebration is Thai Thani at the top end of Market Street. I think there is already a branch on the Sout of International Drive but we had never visited it.

The whole ambience is Thai as you walk in from the...

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Eating out in Orlando Florida

There are literally hundreds of different food outlets to choose from in Florida it all really depends on what type of food you like to eat, here are just a few:

There are a number of restaurants that serve what we Brits would think of as typically American food such as steaks, burgers, chick...

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Bubba Gumps

There are many Bubba Gump’s Restaurants within Florida, however the one I am talking about is the one I have visited (Universal City Walk). The restaurant is designed around the 1994 film Forest Gump with all the memorabilia coming from the film or modelled on it. The main dishes on the menu are sea...

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Stonewood Grill and Tavern

If you have a special event to celebrate when you are in Florida there are many good restaurants to choose from, in fact you may have tried many of them but I would like to introduce to another one that you may not have heard of. We were taken there by some very kind friends who said one day, did we...

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Seasons 52- fewer calories

If you are looking for a restaurant in the Orlando area, away from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks, I can highly recommend Season 52 on Sand Lake Road. Less than twenty minutes from Walt Disney World this restaurant offers sophistication, a marvellous waterfront setting and a menu that will...

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Fine Dining at Chatham's Place, Orlando

If you want to try something a little different from the usual chains serving indifferent food Chatham’s Place is well worth the effort of discovering. It is located in a hard-to-find spot just off the acclaimed Restaurant Row at Dr Phillips, Orlando. So make sure you have directions that you can ea...

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Santa Fe Restuarant

I have always been one of those people who have said, ‘I will try anything once but may not try it again. Far too many are prejudiced just because they have heard from someone that someone else did not like it.

We arrived in Florida last week to find a new restaurant had opened since our las...

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The Olive Garden for lunch

On our last three or four visits to Florida one of the first places we have headed to for shopping has been just up the road from Silver Creek. It is Clermont Landing and is north on the 27 about 20 minutes from the 192 and just before the turning onto highway 50, so if you reach highway 50 you have...

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Picnic in the Park - healthy options

Disney came up with another good idea when they introduced Picnic in the Park in April 2009. Not all visitors want to indulge in burgers, chips and even more chips so this is a great option. The basic idea of the programme is to select from two choices of healthy food selections, the first option is...

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Economical Eating at the Parks

At one time Disney used to have a policy asking that guests did not bring food and drink into the theme parks and from what I can remember I never saw this enforced. Nowadays this has changed and guests are allowed in food like snacks or food that does not need heating. It is also acceptable to brin...

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Sweet Tomatoes ... I-Drive

Sweet Tomatoes

About half way up I-Drive is a great restaurant called Sweet Tomatoes. If you need to find it on your GPS system, it is often listed under pizzeria, however, don’t let that fool you. When you walk in you are immediately faced with a decision … go to the right or the left. Grab ...

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Longhorn Steakhouse (6)

I had been hearing great things about The Longhorn Steakhouse, and as it is so near to us decided to give it a try ourselves.

This restaurant opened a few months back at the new Rolling Oaks Commons on west US192. This new area so far has a new Super Target and also an Olive Garden Restauran...

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Boma at Animal Kingdom

As it was our last but one night, we wanted we decided to treat ourselves to a meal with friends. After much deliberation we decided to try ‘Boma- Flavours of Africa’ at Animal Kingdom Lodge as this is so close to our villa in Kissimmee, and it was something completely different. We were advised to ...

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Shulas Steakhouse WDW Dolphin

This really is a wonderful place to dine and enjoy the finer food and drink of this world but at a price. However the service and food at this restaurant is exceptional. Pre- booking your table is essential here.

The dress code as you would expect is business casual dress. There is not a chi...

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Tokyo Dining

Being from the UK where there is not a large selection of Japanese restaurants we decided on one of our holidays at the villa to visit Epcot and dine at Toyko Dining in the Japanese Pavilion.

My Mother and I started our visit with Cherry Blossom Martinis they were refreshing and very good. <...

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Lunch at Bahama Breeze

My parents love Bahama Breeze and the one they go to is at Lake Buena Vista. As it is usually very busy at night there is often a long wait for tables so is not always a good choice when we have tired girls with us. This is why we decided to take them to a late lunch here one day after our shopping ...

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Ameal at Goblin Market.

If you have a day out in Mt Dora (and you should) then I really recommend that you eat at the Goblin Market Restaurant.

You could easily miss this little gem as it is tucked down a side street and this would be a shame as it is a really nice experience.

The restaurant is divided into...

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Magical Dining in September

Magical Dining in September

Every September the Orlando / Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with event partner Arnold Palmer Hospital for Sick Children put together an end of season Fine Dining Experience. Nearly 70 restaurants participated this year (2009) in the September Magical...

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Ocean Prime Restaurant at Sand Lake Road

As we were out in September we were able to take the opportunity to eat at some of the restaurants which featured in the Magical Dining Experience.

The first one we picked was Ocean Prime in The Rialto on Sand Lake Road which is part of “Restaurant Row” where some of Orlando’s finest restaur...

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Aunt Kates

Aunt Kates On The River is a great restaurant that is indeed right on the water in wonderful St Augustine.

This restaurant has been owned and run by the Using family for over a century. It was originally called Oscars but after it burned down in 2001 it was renamed Aunt Kates. This was to ho...

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Chalet Suzanne:Floridas secret fine dining experience.

Chalet Suzanne is situated north of Lake Wales on Chalet Suzanne Drive (If you know where Eagle Ridge Mall is you can find it easily)

Lets start with breakfast; this costs only $18 which is remarkable value when you consider the quality of the food and the wonderful location.

There ar...

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Logans Roadhouse Grill

Logans Roadhouse Grill

We always like to try out a few new places to eat on our trip to Florida. This was our first visit to Logans Roadhouse Grill, but it wont be our last!

One tip if you decide to try out Logans, try and arrive fairly early. We visited at the beginning of August and...

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Victoria and Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel- Part I

If you are celebrating a special event during your holiday in Orlando, or want to really treat yourself to an occasion, which you will never forget, you won’t go wrong if you make a reservation at Walt Disney’s Grand Floridian’s ultra posh restaurant Victoria and Albert’s.

I strongly advise ...

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Victoria and Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel - Part II

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Our third course was the Long Island Duck with Roasted Chiogga Beets and Turnip Kraut. This was one of my favourites. The flavours erupted in my mouth and as all the portions are quite small they can leave you wanting more. However, with another five courses to come I have to...

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Eating out at Houlihans our experience

During our vacation to Florida we decided to try a new place to eat.

Here are our thoughts and experiences of our visit…. please note this is purely based on our single experience at this one restaurant.

Houlihans on the Highway 192 seemed at first glance to offer an evening of i...

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Applebees A great place to eat.

“Applebee' s” a lovely place to eat.

During a recent trip to our villa we decided to eat at Applebee' s. We had never been before but it had been recommended by some friends as being a nice relaxing place with a good atmosphere that served great food.

There are several Applebee' s in...

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Lunch with an Astronaut

Kennedy Space Centre will always be one of our favourite places in Florida. It brings the Shuttle Launches to life when you see all the vast pieces of equipment used to get these amazing vehicles off the ground.

Cape Canaveral is a nice steady drive towards the east coast just north of Orlan...

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Eating Vegetarian in Orlando

If you want to book a dinner reservation at Disney you can book well in advance. We usually book 72 hours in advance but friends of ours who are vegetarian always book at least a week in advance. If you are dining at some of the fine dining restaurants like Victoria and Albert’s Chef’s Table you can...

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Nine Dragons Epcot - re-opened

This restaurant was extensively refurbished earlier this year being closed for many months.

We had last dined here a few years ago and the food had been good so we thought we would try the revamped restaurant. The refurbishment looked great everything looked so sleek and up market and we wer...

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Brunch at La Coquina

If you have a family celebration or simply just a birthday or anniversary for two to share treat yourself to Brunch at La Coquina. This fabulous restaurant is at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort. The Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress is located adjacent to Disney property and just off Hotel Plaza Bo...

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T Rex Restaurant at Downtown Disney

This is the latest restaurant to open at Downtown Disney have opened mid October 2008. The restaurant is owned by Landry who also own Rainforest Café. If you have ever been to the latter you will see a lot of similarities between the two restaurants.

T Rex has a prime location in Downtown Di...

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Villa de Flora at The Gaylord Palms Resort

Having heard and read very favourable reports about the Villa de Flora restaurant at the Gaylord Palms Resort I felt we had to try it out for ourselves the next time we were in Florida. Just by chance the next time we were to visit our villa was at Christmas time and we had also heard about the seas...

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Camilles Sidewalk Cafe

Situated on the new Posner Park retail centre on highway 27 at the junction with the I4 Camilles is a great place for breakfast or lunch. Serving healthy fresh sandwiches , wraps paninis and salads Camilles offer good service great coffee and free wifi!

You can choose to eat inside or out bu...

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Don Pablo&#39;s

This Tex-Mex restaurant is situated directly on International drive. It serves good Mexican food in a large cantina style environment.

If you go early in the evening you should have no problem getting a table straight away but be warned it is very popular with delegates from the nearby confe...

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Red Lobster revisited

This restaurant is still top of our list of must visit places to eat. The menu is mainly seafood as the name suggests, but steaks and chicken as available as well. The lobster, shrimp, crab legs and scallops are wonderful and the service is always good. On average we visit Orlando two to three times...

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Yabi Japanese Steakhouse

If you are a new visitor to the Disney area then this place probably isn’t going to be at the top of your places to eat list. There are so many different restaurants close to the tourist areas of H192 and International drive for you to try that it would be silly to recommend that you travel around 2...

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Longhorn Steakhouse

On our last visit to Florida at Easter 2009, we were delighted to see that a new Longhorn Steakhouse had just opened, situated off highway 192, quite close to our vacation home on highway 27. We have previously eaten at a Longhorn Steakhouse and had some fabulous meals there, but unfortunately the o...

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Manny’s Chophouse Revisited

We last wrote about the wonderful food at Manny’s in 2006 and thought we would update our thoughts on this restaurant.

It is now a firm favourite with our two boys – we aim to try a new restaurant each time we visit Florida, but wherever we try, we just have to have at least one visit to Man...

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Devenneys Irish Pub

Having on many occasions while out in Orlando looking for a relaxing place to watch football while having a drink, we finally found the perfect Irish Pub called Devenney’s.

Only recently opened, Devenney’s Irish Pub is the sort of place where both local’s but more so Holiday makers to Orland...

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Five favourite places to eat

Here are my five favourite places to eat in the Orlando area.

Victoria and Albert at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

This is certainly not an every day sort of restaurant but it is absolutely perfect for a very special occasion. The food is fantastic and the service is exemplar...

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Eating out in Florida

If you are staying in a villa, you will need to think about your meals as they are all self catering. A lot of Mums (and of course Dads – sorry) will want to take it easy and not have to worry about cooking at the villa.

You could just have some breakfast cereals or bread for toast for your ...

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House Of Blues - Downtown Disney

Having spent a very enjoyable evening wandering around Downtown Disney we came upon the House of Blues and tried to get a dinner reservation. Unfortunately they were extremely busy and we could not be seated. We decided therefore to return one lunch time when we had more time and the hostess assured...

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Sci-Fi Dine-in Theater

Having a meal at the Sci-Fi Diner is probably one of the most original dining experiences we have ever had in a Walt Disney World restaurant. The Sci-Fi Dine-in Theater is located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and guests are seated in miniature, six seater convertibles in a drive-in movie setting. Y...

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Thai Thani – A Restaurant with a difference!

If you have ever been to Orlando and wanted to try something completely different, and you enjoy Asian food, then Thai Thani Restaurant could be just what you are looking for.

On our recent trip to Orlando some friends surprised us with an evening out promising a meal and atmosphere that cou...

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Dinner at Boma Restaurant AK

This is a family restaurant in Animal Kingdom Lodge that serves breakfast and dinner. It captures the vibrant life in the African marketplace and is a fun buffet restaurant where you will enjoy the African experience with its multicultural influences. In the restaurant you will find an exhibit kitch...

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NEW RESTAURANT AT PLEASURE ISLAND – PARADISO 37

The shutting down of the various night clubs at Pleasure Island has cleared the way for a number of new restaurants, and one of the first to be opened will be the new ‘Paradiso 37’ restaurant.

This new eatery is being developed close to the nightclub which was previously known as 8TRAX. Para...

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San Jose’s Original Mexican Restaurant, Clermont

For fans of Mexican food there’s a quietly kept secret from tourists on Highway 27 - San Jose’s Original Mexican Restaurant. Just ten to fifteen minutes north on H27/H192 towards Clermont, yet close to the many vacation homes in the Cagans Crossing area.

San Jose has friendly service, comfor...

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Guso’s Italian-Latin Grill

I’ve thought long and hard before writing this review because at the moment it seems to be a little gem that few people other than the locals know about. I’m sure that once word gets out about this place it will prove so popular we will find ourselves having to phone ahead to book a table or queue f...

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Dining at WaltDisneyWorld Florida (and other things to plan ahead as they soon get booked up)

Make your reservation well in advance (90 days) on (001) - 407 - 939 – 3463. (You will not be asked for payment at this stage – you pay after your meal. )

A great fun place for a character breakfast is Donald’s Restaurantosaurus which is located in Dinoland in Animal Kingdom.

The char...

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Dining &amp; Victoria &amp; Alberts

On the occasion of my fiftieth birthday Tracy decided to celebrate by taking me to Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian, for dinner. This restaurant is the only place where Disney does not allow children to enter and whilst it is one of the more exclusive and expensive restaurants in ...

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The Olive Garden Italian Restuarant

I love Italian food, but one restaurant that I hadn’t been to in all of my visits to Florida was The Olive Garden. I can’t explain why this was apart from the Italian Restaurants’ that we already frequented were so good that I didn’t want to go somewhere else and not have fantastic food in a great a...

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First trip to Boma restaurant at Animal Kingdom Lodge

Although we have visited Disney World many, many times now over the years you can still find somewhere interesting to visit of exciting to eat and this was proved recently by a trip to Bomers restaurant in Animal Kingdom lodge

One afternoon after spending a hard day relaxing by the pool my wi...

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Chilis at Cagan Crossings

Cagan Crossings is a fairly new retail development situated on the 27 near its junction with the 192. If you need to access it from the 192 just head north onto the 27 and after half a mile on the right you will see Chili’s.

On the right hand side of the 27 in this development you will also ...

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Captain Jacks Restaurant

If we are in Orlando and the weather is mixed with a fair amount of rain we often head for Downtown Disney. There is so much to do there for all ages that it is easy to wile away your day.

Last time we went we had only had a light breakfast at the villa so decided we would have lunch out the...

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Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant

If you fancy a meal with a difference and an atmosphere to really enjoy be sure to visit Raglan Road Pub and Restaurant in Pleasure Island at Downtown Disney. We first found it when we visited Cooke' s of Dublin which is a counter service location adjacent to Raglan Road where fish and chips and...

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Restaurant Guide - Seasons 52

We went out for a meal at a restaurant recommended by friends who live in the Orlando area, the restaurant being Seasons 52.

We found that Seasons 52, the fresh grill and wine bar known for its lighter approach to dining, has created a winning recipe by offering seasonally inspired menus and...

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Bongo&#39;s Cuban Cafe

Bongos Cuban Café is a blend of authentic Cuban cuisine with the culture of old Havana, with a bit of South Beach glamour. The two story pineapple design fills the skyline of Downtown Disney.

No detail was spared by the designer from the dazzling mosaic of hand-painted murals of the old worl...

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Christmas Brunch at the Peabody - no contest!

OK - so you’ve made the decision to spend Christmas in Orlando – the villa’s booked and the countdown has started. Gift shopping can wait until you get there but just what are going to do for Christmas lunch? You are on holiday so spending time cooking a huge lunch on the big day doesn’t sound too a...

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Narcoosee&#39;s Restaurant

You can travel to the Grand Floridian by monorail, when you get there you will pass several restaurants at the entrance, Narcoosee' s is housed in a separate building, on the lagoon. It takes about five minutes to walk to it from the main building.

The restaurant' s decor is airy and...

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Vacation Dining

No matter where you choose to stay on your visit to Orlando (or anywhere else in the world for that matter) one thing that everybody needs to do is EAT.

Holidaymakers who stay in hotels have the options of dining in the hotel they are staying in or ‘dining out’, whereas renters, and owners, ...

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Boma Breakfast Buffet

If you want a change from breakfast in your villa or from one of the chains selling all u can eat breakfasts I really would recommend you try Boma’s breakfast buffet at Animal Kingdom Lodge.

They serve all u can eat breakfast from 7. 30am until 11. 00am and the price for adults is $16. 99, C...

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Nature&rsquo;s Table Cafe

If you take a drive down highway 192 and visit the real Old Town of Kissimmee you may well be there in time for lunch or decide you want a snack after a walk by the lake there. One place to look out for is Nature’s Table Café . On Broadway –the main road through Kissimmee and in the middle of the Hi...

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BJs Brewhouse - Casual Family Dining

BJ’s Brewhouse is a great location for casual family dining in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. There are two locations within the Orlando area, one at The Loop and one at the Mall at Millenia. Perhaps not in the main tourist areas, but not too far off the beaten path. The Mall at Millenia is definitel...

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Victoria and Alberts at the Grand Floridian

From the moment our car was taken from us at the hotel entrance for valet parking, until the moment it was brought back to us at the end of the evening, our experience at the Victoria and Albert Restaurant in Disney’s Grand Floridian resort to celebrate a birthday was superb.

Our table had b...

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Fantasmic Dinner Show Package

We first hit Orlando in 2003 as a family of ten people, 6 adults and 4 kids.

Not really knowing what to do except hit the parks every day we started to notice lots of little side shows that Disney do throughout their Theme Parks. The Fantasmic Dinner Package was one we enjoyed the most.
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Teppan Eda Restaurant

My family and are fans of the Japanese culture and we loved the décor here and found it great getting involved with the staff her. After initially being shy and giggling even the girls joined in with the bowing.

As you do in Japanese restaurants we sat with another family at table for eight....

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The Cherry Pocket

If you want a complete change from the chain and themed restaurants, fancy a taste of the real Florida and would prefer to mix with Floridians rather than tourists then a trip to the Cherry Pocket, on Lake Pierce, might be ideal for you. It is certainly off the beaten track and I think we would have...

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Ruby Tuesdays - Florida Mall

If you like to dine in a restaurant that has a massive menu and serves all types of food, look no further than Ruby Tuesdays. Being one of our favourite places to eat it is a good thing there are plenty of them throughout Orlando. Our favourite Ruby Tuesday is located at the Florida Mall, here you c...

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Planet Hollywood at Downtown Disney

You can’t miss the large neon sign for Downtown Disney and Planet Hollywood as you drive down the I-4. Most people bump it on their way down from the airport to accommodation. Located right at the entrance to Downtown Disney the building is a very impressive creation (that looks great at night! ). <...

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Mimi&rsquo;s Cafe at The Loop

Mimi’s is a new addition to the expanding area around the Loop shopping area. It is across John Young Parkway from the main shopping area and next to the Ashley furniture store.

I have to say the name did not entice to go in – it didn’t sound very appealing. But the restaurant was recommende...

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Bone Fish Grill

They have opened a Bonefish Grill at the Loop. I have to say this has to be one of my favorite restaurants!

The restaurant is not too fancy and but the décor is very well done and comfortable. Their pricing is very reasonable, 2 adults can have an appetizer, dinner and drinks for about $55. ...

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Red Lobster Restaurant

Red Lobster - what a lovely restaurant. The atmosphere and ambiance is good and the staff at the one we went to were very friendly and helpful. Not only were they able to discuss the menu in detail, but they were also able to explain recipes and cooking methods, although were careful to keep some sp...

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Healthy Eating in Orlando

During our last visit to Orlando in September 2008 I was determined not to gain the usual 5 pounds in weight so I decided to find healthy alternatives to my usual chicken sandwich and fries delicious though they may be.

Our first meal was at Applebee’s as it is close to our villa just off th...

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Troyers Dutch Heritage

How many times have you eaten out in Florida? dozens? hundreds? thousands. Think you have tried everywhere? Well maybe not. Have you eaten Amish style?

Troyers Dutch Heritage restaurant serves Amish style cooking in Sarasota and is open every day except sunday from 6. a. m It is close to an ...

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Raglan Road Irish Pub

We visited Raglan Road Irish Pub mainly because you can check availability and book online so it was so easy. We’ ve visited a lot of Disney restaurants over the years but this has become a real favourite.

The theming is excellent - it really feels like and Irish pub. The sheer size of...

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Seasons 52

If you are looking for somewhere a bit different to eat when visiting Orlando then try Seasons 52. Located on Sand Lake Road at Plaza Venezia this quality restaurat offers an exceptional menu of freshly prepared foods cooked in a healthy way.

The atmosphere is quietly sophisticated but not p...

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T- Rex Café at Downtown Disney – just opened!

Trust Disney, those experts at the art of the magical and unpredictable, to come up with the ultimate restaurant experience. Newly opened at Downtown Disney is the amazing and almost (there is one in Kansas) unique 30, 000 sq ft T-Rex Café, which seats 620 diners. This restaurant is just the start o...

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Medieval Times Dinner Show

Dinner shows usually play a part of our holidays, this time we were celebrating two birthdays so has a surprise we had booked to go to Medieval Times for the double celebration.

Situated in Kissimmee on the US 192, Medieval Times is a great place to spend an evening with family and f...

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The Melting Pot

If you would like a meal with friends, one that is just a little bit different, try The Melting Pot. As the name suggests it’s a meal that melts in front of you – a fondue. Very friendly, very social as you all share the cooking!

Take your time looking at the menu – you can have a 3 course f...

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The Palm Restaurant

Whilst we as a family always like to stay in a villa over a hotel it doesn’t stop us from trying out some of the fabulous restaurants that are located in the hotels around the Orlando area. One of our favourites is the Palm Restaurant in Universals Hard Rock Hotel. It is a branch of the World famous...

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Cheesecake Factory at Mall at Millenia

Do you like cheesecake? My husband thinks it’s the best thing since sliced bread. In fact the Cheesecake factory is his idea of Heaven. I can take it or leave it but I do like the Cheesecake Factory, as it’s much more than just the deserts.

Our trip to The Mall at Millenia was definitely enh...

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Rainforest Cafe

If you are looking for somewhere special to celebrate a family birthday or you just like fabulously creative scenery while you eat good food then the Rainforest Café is for you, in either Animal Kingdom or Downtown Disney. We’ve been to both and thought they were both great

The experience st...

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Manny&rsquo;s Chop House

Next time you are in Florida, you really must visit Manny’s Chop House, we had promised ourselves that we would visit almost every time we went, but last July, we managed it.

Some 17 or so miles from the 192 on highway 27 towards Haines City and Lake Wales and on the right, be prepared to wa...

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Rainforest cafe

There are two of these wonderfully themed restaurants in the Orlando area, the first is at the Marketplace in Downtown Disney and the second is just outside the entrance to Animal Kingdom.

Both restaurants offer diners the chance to experience all the thrills on dining in a jungle with the s...

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Tutto Italia Restaurant – Italy - Epcot

Our girls love this restaurant in Italy at Epcot; we eat quite a lot of Italian food at home and find this a really authentic place to eat. We had made a reservation for lunch so we had a very light breakfast at the villa followed by a swim in the pool before going to Epcot. We arrived for our reser...

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A trip to Gaylord Palms

Well, after hearing so much about Gaylords, decided it was about time to go and take a look around this extremely large hotel complex. I decided to book a table at Villa de Flora and thought my excursion might make me feel hungary and I knew there were several eating places once inside. Better to be...

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Houlihans Restaurant

In my opinion, for a fabulous dining experience you just have to try Houlihans Restaurant which is located on West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee (also known as Highway 192) and is approximately three miles south of Highway U. S. 27. It’s just about directly across the street from JT’s P...

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Dining in Florida

Florida hosts a wealth of diverse dining experiences. You can eat inexpensively to the Fine dinning experience. Whatever your choice you are sure to find suitable alternatives

From the inexpensive buffet style Golden corral, this is very hard to beat. It has a huge salad bar with the usual di...

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Disney’s Boardwalk Dining

There are a variety of ways to reach the Boardwalk, but for the majority of visitors the most convenient approach is to park at the Boardwalk Inn car park. If challenged at the entrance just tell the guard that you are going for a meal, snack or even just a stroll, show some ID (drivers license) and...

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The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show

We had never been to Wonderworks before though we had always been intrigued by the wacky upside-down building! We decided to book tickets for “The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show” on this visit. We opted for the combo tickets that included the dinner show and also access to the interactive ex...

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Celebration Town Tavern

We had not been to Celebration since it was first being developed and on this trip to Florida, we had decided to visit as we had heard how beautiful it is and also how lovely the shops and restaurants are. Well, shortly before our trip, my husband began a new venture with some new clients. One of th...

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Just what is that fish on the menu?

Florida is famed for its fresh fish and many restaurants are proud of the varieties on their menus. However, it is not always quite so straightforward to recognise some of the more unfamiliar names mentioned, I shall endeavour to put a little light on the subject.

Grouper

Group...

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Breakfast Options in Orlando

We are lucky that we can stay at our villa in Orlando and when we do we often stay in for breakfast. We tend to have completely different breakfast from what we would have at home. Granddad goes to Publix which is less than a mile away and buys fresh bagels and rolls and the local papers.

Th...

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Pinocchio&rsquo;s Village Haus - Magic Kingdom

If we are going to eat lunch at the Magic Kingdom we tend to have a light breakfast at the villa before going to the Park. If you want to get to the Park for the opening you are best to plan on arriving at the car park about half an hour before the Park is due to open. On a nice sunny morning after ...

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Bob Evans, a Family Restaurant

One evening when we were all a little too tired to venture to far from our luxurious villa on Orange Tree we headed up the 27 to a small family restaurant called Bob Evans

We had been recommended to pay a visit at breakfast time by a friend of ours but we thought that we would take a look thi...

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Bistro de Paris - Epcot

This Restaurant situated in Epcot is a lovely place to enjoy a special occasion or even just a leisurely well paced dinner without having to dress up. Friends who have also dined at Victoria and Alberts recommended it and they felt the food was as good at the Bistro as at V and A. The evening we wen...

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Playhouse Disneys Hollywood and Vine Lunch

At the Hollywood and Vine you have a choice of two character meals either Breakfast or Lunch. Having been to several character breakfasts we opted for lunch and were not disappointed.

As with all character meals be prepared to book well in advance. You can book most of these meals 180 days a...

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Child Friendly Restaurants at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World restaurants have got to be amongst the most child friendly in the whole world. Children are always made very welcome although of course they are expected to be well behaved.

In this article are just a few myself or friends have visited at Magic Kingdom especially with child...

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Restaurants/Eating Options at Downtown Disney

Downtown Disney’s Marketplace is a great place to visit whether for an evening out/a break from the parks or just a place to wile away the last few hours of your holiday before your evening flight.

Here you will find over 20 venues with everything from the Rainforest Cafe to the ultima...

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Narcoossee’s - For that special occasion

During our Easter holiday in Orlando this year we celebrated the 30th wedding anniversary of my sister and her husband.

Some time previously we had decided to take them out for a surprise meal, which meant finding the right restaurant and making sure it had availability for the date of their...

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Manny&rsquo;s Chop House (6)

We have heard good reports about Manny’s Chop House from numerous sources, including the forums on this site and decided it was time to give it a try.

Manny’s is located on Highway 27. Going south on Highway 27 from the Disney area (Highway 192) it is on the right hand side just before Haine...

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Mimi&rsquo;s Cafe - so good!

We had been looking for somewhere different to eat and then someone recommended Mimi’s Café. Ooo-la-la! How had we not found this place before? ?

It has the added bonus of being very close to the Loop shopping area. So you are safe in the knowledge that when you are completely shopped out, M...

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MR KONGS CHINESE RESTAURANT

With a chef that has cooked for the Japanese Pavilion in Epcot and an owner that has an individual attitude to restaurant dining -Mr Kongs is onto a winning formula -great service and fantastic food.

Another hidden gem along the chain restaurant laden 192 Mr Kongs is easily missed unless you...

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Brunos Italian Restaurant

If you are staying on Highway 27 you will go past this well hidden gem everyday on your way to the parks. It is in a small strip mall on the west side of Irlo Bronson and you will recognise it by the awning that is reminiscent of the Italian flag . It has won awards for its food from locals and has ...

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Lunch with an astronaut

If like me you have an interest in the NASA space programme, you’ll enjoy Lunch with an Astronaut. It’s one of the best things we’ve done on our many trips to Florida

Held in a large air conditioned room you are seated on round tables you are invited by staff to help yourself to the buffet. T...

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The Yak and Yeti Restaurant - Animal Kingdom

A lovely time to arrive at Animal Kingdom is at opening time. The traffic is reasonable at that time of the morning and many of the characters are at the front of the Park only too ready to sign autographs and have their photos taken.

When you enter the Park be sure to get your copy of the P...

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Victoria and Alberts Restaurant

We have never dined here as it is quite expensive and as we usually have the whole family with us really feel we cannot justify the cost with so much more to do at Disney.

However if you are celebrating a special occasion it is the perfect place. When friends of ours last year went as part o...

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Kobe Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar

For a unique dining experience, with freshly cooked, delicious food I can highly recommend Kobe’s Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar.

Heading east on the HWY192, across from Celebration and next to Arabian Nights, Kobe’s is at Marker 8 in Parkway Boulevard.

As you enter there is a la...

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Whispering Canyon Restaurant – Wilderness Lodge

If you are looking for somewhere very different to eat – even whacky try The Whispering Canyon Restaurant at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. I don’t think I have ever eaten in a restaurant like it! It is not for those who want a quiet, intimate venue. Fun and loud it is! Quiet and calm it ain’t! !

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Bubba Gump Restaurant

We were recommended to eat at the The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant and Market by friends who had recently returned from Orlando. We were not dissapointed!

As usual our busy schedule when we visited Orlando in December left us with “too much to do too little time” so we decided to make a l...

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Bahama Breeze

If you find yourself feeling hungry and you are close to Orlando Premium Outlets (just off the I4) take a visit to Bahamas Breeze, one of our favourite restaurants.

The tasty Caribbean cuisine makes this restaurant group different from many found in Central Florida. Here a happy, lively atmo...

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Princess Storybook Dining

Norway’s Restaurant Akershus in Epcot serves three character meals each day, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Breakfast is American style and lunch and dinner offers Norwegian food as well as American style for children. All meals are served at the table.

We have not been but vario...

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Trails End Restaurant

Although we have never eaten here friends of ours visited this restaurant and have recommended it.

They went to it by boat from the Magic Kingdom and I believe you can also travel by boat to it from Wilderness Lodge or Contemporary Resort. As with other Disney venues the Disney transportatio...

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Child Friendly Restaurants at Epcot

Like most of the Parks at Disney you will find many child friendly dining options at Epcot.

We visited the Sunshine Season Food Faire shortly after it had been refurbished in late 2005. This is a food-court style dining area, located in the Land pavilion in Future World; they now have an ope...

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Fantasmic Dining Experience

If you are planning to see Fantasmic at the end of your day at the Parks you may want to take advantage of the Fantasmic! Dining Experience. You are allowed to book the package up to 180 days in advance.

This package includes dinner at one of the participating Disney’ s Hollywood Studi...

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Boma, Flavors of Africa Dining Experience

Boma, Flavors of Africa is an all you can eat family buffet located at the Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge situated in Walt Disney World.

You do not have to be a guest staying at a Disney Hotel to sample Disney Restaurants, they welcome any visitor with their customary Disney friendliness and ...

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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant is one of our family’s favourite places to eat and there are several branches to choose from according to where you are staying. We usually visit the restaurant on West Irlo Bronson Highway (the 192).

You can telephone the branch to make a priority reserva...

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Romano’s Macaroni Grill – Quality affordable Italian food with a twist

As regular travellers to Florida, no trip to Orlando for my family is complete without a visit to Macaroni Grill.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill is a Chain of Italian restaurants that manages to strike that difficult balance between a quality “grown up” décor, while remaining fun and welcoming for ...

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Champagne Sunday Brunch - La Coquina

After enjoying many Sunday Brunches at the Renaissance Hotel we were so disappointed when they stopped that we decided to try an alternative on our recent trip. We weren’t disappointed with our choice.

For a stunning Champagne Sunday Brunch the La Coquina Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Gran...

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Bennigan&rsquo;s Restuarant

Bennigans Grill & Taverns are located in and around Orlando and other parts of Florida having over 300 locations. They are brilliant family restaurants.

There are two on International Drive and one on Hwy192 so really convenient for most of the communities. They were founded in 1976 the ...

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Salt Island Chop House and Fish Market

We first noticed Salt Island Chop House and Fish Market when we were driving along International Drive and saw a rather large sculpture of an angler fish - possibly one of the ugliest fish you have ever seen - outside what looked like a really nice restaurant. Not having time to stop that day, we ma...

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Places to Eat Around Champions Gate 2008

We were very pleasantly surprised at the variety of eating out choices we had within 5 minutes of our Ashley Manor home. What was even better was that most of them would deliver if we were too tired to go out again in the evening.

To start on the up-market, side, the Omni is well worth a vis...

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Rainforest Café Experience

The Rainforest Café is as much a thrilling experience, a fabulous occasion, as it is a place to eat your dinner! As you approach the outside of the restaurant you are greeted with a wonderful landscape of tropical planting, waterfalls and even a volcano.

There are two branches of the restaur...

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Boma’s Buffet at Animal Kingdom

Disney resorts and hotels offer a whole range of dining experiences and it is difficult to choose from the wonderful choice on offer. One of the things Disney do very well is their buffet style meals and where better than to head to the beautiful Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge resort to experience an A...

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Bob Evans Family Restaurant

There are so many places to choose from for casual breakfast dining in Orlando but one of our from family favourites is Bob Evans restaurant. There are branches all over the area and our local on one is on highway 27 close to the intersection with the I4.

We are not keen on buffet style rest...

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Afternoon tea at the Grand Floridian

For an absolute treat why not head out to the most beautiful hotel in Disney – the Grand Floridian Resort, for an old fashioned and very English afternoon tea.

I would recommend booking advance table seating for afternoon tea as the restaurant is small and intimate and there are only around ...

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Houlihans

Not often spoken about but truly an awesome restaurant full of delicious food and excellent wine.

Houlihan’s has 4 locations around the Orlando area but the one we tend to visit is the restaurant on the US192. W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hway.

With its Parisian style decor, soft lightin...

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Cracker Barrel Restaurant

I have to admit that for a long time we would drive past Cracker Barrel as we were not entirely sure what exactly it actually was! It is advertised as a ‘Country Store’ which made us think that it was more of a shop than a restaurant. It is actually both – and a fantastic place to eat, shop and chil...

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Flying Fish Cafe

If you enjoy dining out and are not in a rush on the way home from the Parks it is well worth a visit to the Flying Fish Café that is situated at Disney’s Boardwalk. This 170-seat restaurant has a diverse menu of fish, game, meats and vegetarian specialties.

Dress code is business casual - ...

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Smokey Bones

If you enjoy eating ribs then Smokey Bones barbeque and grill is the place to try.

There is one on Hwy192 so easily accessible for most of the villa communities and / or Hotels around Orlando parking is easy in their huge car park. Open for lunch and dinner so you can try it whenever you fan...

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Hoop De Doo

Want a great family night out that’s a little bit different? Then try Disney’s Hoop de Doo.

It’s loud, it’s colourful, it’s noisy, it’s crazy with slap stick humour, but most importantly it’s fun!

We had not tried it until this summer but it is one of Disney’s longest dinner shows at...

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Manny’s Original Chophouse

If you would like a meal with a difference – one from an original diner rather than one from one of the popular chain restaurants, try Manny’s Chophouse on the 27 at Haines City. Renown for its wonderful steaks and house salad its reputation keeps growing!

The interior is designed in typical...

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Restaurants – Orlando has something to suite every taste and pocket

Weather your looking for a quick bit with the kids or a high-class place to dine, Orlando has around 4, 500 restaurants near to the theme parks and with something to suite every taste and pocket.

Orlando cuisine ranges from home grown American to finest of French, Spanish, Italian and...

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T-Bones - Haines City

Located on Hwy 27 in Haines City just passed Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club approximately 20 minutes from Hwy 192 area.

This restaurant is situated next to the highly popular Mannys Chophouse and so you would think it might struggle for business! But this is definitely not the case, ...

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Mimi's Cafe

One of the US's lesser known, but rapidly expanding restaurant chains is Mimi's Cafe.

Founded by the Simms family in Anaheim CA in 1978, it is now owned by the Bob Evans Farm group and there are now 100+ establishments across the US.

The restaurant was named after a French woman who ...

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Morning coffee at the Peabody hotel

What a surprise we had! You wouldn’t normally expect to find a small group of ducks walking across the foyer of a smart hotel, but that’s just what happened when we went for morning coffee at the Peabody Hotel on International Drive. We had decided to call in at the Peabody hotel at about 10. 30 one...

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Arabian Nights VIPs

For someone who enjoys good food and wine and is not particularly keen on horses, this show is not one I have rushed to see. However this time we were travelling with two 14 year old girls who are mad on horses, so we were beaten into submission!

We opted for the VIP upgrade (around $17 extr...

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Ruby Tuesday Restaurant

Ruby Tuesday Restaurant is a fun family restaurant located in various areas throughout Orlando. The one recommended here is the newly refurbished restaurant at the Florida Mall as you can combine a days shopping and have a pit stop for lunch or after your hectic day at the mall and you need to refue...

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Eating out for Families

If you are anything like our family, you’ll spend your vacation trying to find great places to eat at a reasonable price. Here’s a few recommendations for eating out at restaurants in the US 192 and Hwy 27 areas:

Golden Corral Buffets (US 192 Markers 4 & 5)

These restaurants are gr...

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The Hard Rock Cafe

The Hard Rock Café in Orlando is right between right between Universal Studios Orlando and Islands of Adventure and it’s an excellent place to go for a nice cool rest whilst eating.

Take a look around at the pop memorabilia on the walls, mainly guitars, look at the room that has mainly Beatl...

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Planet Hollywood

Are you going to Downtown Disney, while you are there, perhaps catching a show at the Cirque du Solei, perhaps you have gone early to have a look around and maybe get a meal before the show, have you tried Planet Hollywood, if not give it a go, there are always queues to eat there and you would be w...

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Restaurant Guide - Bob Evans

As regular visitors to Florida over the past 5 years, we are used to dining out regularly (it is so cheap compared to eating out in the UK) but hadn’t really found the “perfect” place for breakfast but I’m pleased to say that we have now found it!

Following on from recommendations from frien...

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Dining - Panera Bread

Recently the Panera Bread chain has arrived in the Kissimmee area.

Panera Bread is described as a bakery cafe, they offer an wholesome alternative to breakfast and lunch. The shop is very well laid out like a traditional bakery so you see what you are buying before you buy - it all looks ver...

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Restaurant Review - Bahama Breeze

One of our favourite places to eat in Florida is at the Bahama Breeze. There is one restaurant on International Drive and the other one is just off exit 68 of the I4, on the road that leads to Premium Outlets. There is free valet parking at the Premium Outlets restaurant which is a real treat.
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The Cheesecake Factory

Based at the entrance to the Millenia Mall. The Cheesecake Factory has to be one of the most popular restaurants in Orlando. Always busy with a steady stream of diners, a vibrant atmosphere and huge portions to satisfy any appetite.

The Cheesecake Factory is the ultimate casual dining experi...

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Eating out in Orlando, plan ahead and save money.

Eating out when we are in Florida is a major part of our holiday and we love to plan which restaurants we will eat in during our trips. We have a few favourites that we like to visit on a regular basis such as Red Lobster, Outback, Logan’s, Macaroni Grill, Columbia restaurant and the Market Street C...

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Carrabba’s – Our Favourite Italian Restaurant

We were introduced to Carrabba’s on our first visit to Orlando when we were buying our villa and we have returned there at least once each visit since then. We generally go to the one on the 192 just west of the Formosa Gardens area. It is popular so to save a long wait we generally phone ahead to g...

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Arabian Nights Dinner Show

This is the first dinner show we have been to as we had avoided them because there is a vegetarian in the family and we thought there would be nothing for them to eat. However, Arabian Nights do provide a vegetarian option and as we got bargain tickets through this site the show and dinner seemed ve...

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Gaylord Palms

We visited Gaylord Palms recently (December 07) it is a beautiful hotel and conference centre to visit. There is a large atrium with a walk way winding its way around the entire hotel. As you walk around the walk way you can see small alligators in the water and they have set times when they are fed...

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Rainforest Cafe (6)

A recent visit to London where we dined in the Rainforest Café has prompted me to write this article. Whilst we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience in London, there is something special about the Rainforest Café in Downtown Disney.

We have been going to Florida for our annual holidays f...

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The Food Court At Florida Mall

Normally I steer well clear from these kind of places and kind of consider them to be fast unhealthy rubbish eateries and never venture near them, heading instead for a more upmarket sit down relaxing restaurant with waiter service, but today we were kind of rushed and had places to go but you still...

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Texas De Brazil

If you are bored with the usual chain restaurants or fast food and looking for somewhere to eat with a twist, this could be the place to try. Situated just off I-4 in the popular International Drive area, Texas de Brazil offers meat lovers a feast for the eyes and the stomach!

Firstly it is ...

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Dining at Planet Hollywood

I love movies so was really happy on our last trip to visit and dine at Planet Hollywood in West Side at Downtown Disney. We planned our visit after spending the day at Typhoon Lagoon, which is directly opposite Downtown Disney. We took a change of clothes with us so we could shower and change when ...

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Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Teppanyaki

We were lucky enough to be introduced to Kobe’s Japanese Steakhouse by some American friends of ours. At first we were a little unsure as they explained that it was a meal and show (not our sort of thing). They also said it was very “touristy” but fun, but we bit the bullet and agreed to go.

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Cheescake Factory Orlando

Having never been to the Cheesecake factory before and lots of people leaving really positive feedback in our guestbook about it, I suppose it was only a matter of time before we went there for something to eat. We decided to visit the factory on our last evening in Orlando and could not have asked ...

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Raglan Road

This particular Wednesday evening mid October some friends had invited me out for dinner as it was to be my last night. I had extended my stay since the arrangements had been made that morning so I called to see if they wanted to go ahead or we could reschedule as they had been working all day and I...

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Breakfast at The Market St Cafe

Breakfast at The Market St Cafe in Celebration is an absolute must for us on any trip to Orlando, in fact, if we don’t go at least two or three times each trip we feel badly done by! !

Apart from loving the whole ambience of Celebration itself we enjoy the relaxed, friendly atmosphere of the...

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Thani Thai Restaurant

Thani Thai is located in the Plaza right next door to Seaworld so literally a 20 minute drive up the I4 from the Champions Gate area.

On this particular Tuesday night we had booked the restaurant for 730 pm but arrived a little late due to some technical difficulties with a set of keys! !

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Dine at the Hard Rock Cafe

After many years of visiting Orlando and Universal Studios we finally managed to book a table at the Hard Rock Cafe. The Cafe in Orlando is the largest Hard Rock Cafe in the world, is very impressive and is next door to Hard Rock Live with its mock Roman amphitheatre style of building. It also conta...

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American food

The food in America is everything you could wish for. The portions however are absolutely enormous, most of the time a child’s portion is as big as we would serve an adult so always remember that when ordering at take a-ways.

The good thing about ordering in America is at least the menus are...

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Citricos

Most visitors to Orlando will probably dine in the restaurants whilst visiting the theme parks, at your villa or at the many eateries along the 192 and surrounding areas. One thing you may not know is that there are many fine restaurants in the Walt Disney World hotels and also that they are open to...

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Red Lobster

We love dining at Red Lobster – it seems like it’s never the same place twice! That’s probably because of the different promotional periods that they run throughout the year like my own personal favorite, Lobsterfest. I’m a lobster lover and always have been, so the very name of this restaurant has ...

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The Cheescake Factory

Oh my gosh, you have to eat here! ! The first time we entered The Cheesecake Factory, it was with only dessert in mind. My husband and I were enjoying a great evening out and thought we would finish off our night with a great dessert. We were absolutely amazed when we saw the endless choices – well,...

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Romano’s Macaroni Grill

We have often driven past various Macaroni Grill restaurants on our way to, or from shopping trips in Florida but had never got around to stopping to see what any of them were like.

We usually opt for Olive Garden if we fancy Italian which I must admit isn’t that often as the steak and seaf...

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Mannys Chophouse

Like many visitors to Florida we are regular diners at Mannys Chophouse in Haines City.

This year we were returning from a day at Cypress Gardens and apart from an ice-cream we had not eaten since breakfast so although it was only 4. 30 pm we thought why not have an early dinner at Mannys, o...

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Houlihans

We recently went here for the third time and feel we must share our very enjoyable experience with you all.

Houlihans is positioned on the south side of the 192, at 8520 Iris Bronson Highway, telephone number 407 809 0900. It is situated opposite Orange Lake Country Club. You can ring and bo...

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Cracker Barrel

We had passed the Cracker Barrel restaurant situated on the Highway 192 many times before we decided to try it. We were intrigued by the veranda at the front of the restaurant with the rocking chairs on display! It just reminded us of a typical American colonial style home.

Our first visit w...

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Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian (1)

On their return from Florida our friends had enthused about the Garden View Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel, and so, it was put on our wish list of things to do next time we were on holiday in the Orlando area.

Well, that trip took place earlier in the year and we took time out to c...

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Villa De Flora at Gaylord Palms

We have enjoyed an excellent Sunday lunch at Villa de Flora which is one of the restaurants at the Gaylord Palms hotel complex.

It is a lovely mediterranean themed restaurant with a fairly relaxed feel and a wide range of delicious dishes, served as a help yourself buffet where you eat as mu...

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Champagne Sunday Brunch at Legends

If you are staying in a villa on the Highway 27, who not try a champagne Sunday brunch at Legends Golf Club.

Legends is a very well known golf club in the Orlando area and is situated on the Highway 27 just south of Clermont.

When we visit for Sunday Brunch, we always have a taxi to ...

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Where to eat on a budget

Florida is a food lovers paradise, with so many places to choose from you could eat at a different restaurant every day all year round.

So if you are only visiting for two or three weeks you will be spoilt for choice. Fast food is everywhere, very cheap and plenty of it. There are over 75...

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Feeling Hungry? Try the Golden Corral

If you and your family have hearty appetites then I suggest you head for Golden Corral where you can eat as much as you like and not make a large dent in your wallet. The choice is huge and the price is reasonable.

They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in a buffet style. Each meal merges se...

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Red Lobster

I have for the last few years wanted to try out the Red Lobster but always was out voted by the family because as they said ‘they don’t want just seafood’! Having read various comments on the Orlando Forum about good places to eat I noticed that the Red Lobster had been given good recommendations an...

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Manny's Chophouse

Manny’s Chophouse, Haines City, Florida

We have now been to Manny’s Chophouse 3 times in the last twelve months and have found the food excellent each and every time. Manny’s was recommended to us by local people and it is well known in the area so as a rule there is always a waiting period t...

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Carrabbas Italian Grill (1)

Simply fine Italian Cuisine in the heart of central Florida come to think of it Carrabba’s Italian Grills are based all over the USA. We have been visiting Florida as a family now for 4 years, but it has taken us 4 years to finally visit this wonderful eating establishment. There are 6 Carrabba’s ar...

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"Market street Cafe" Celebration

If you fancy a taste of something a bit different from the standard all you can eat buffet, why not try out a meal in the town of Celebration. Celebration is easily reached from the 192 and has a nice array of shops and restaurants located along a lake front setting.

We decided to try out on...

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Our recent trip to the Cheesecake Factory June 2007

The Cheese Cake factory is a favourite in our house hold so every trip we try to visit at least once. We have visited a few different locations, but normally we go to the branch at the Mall of Millennia as it is an excuse to go shopping too!

Last month we had some family visit, Mum and Dad a...

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Chillis at Champions Gate

Here is my review for Chillies at Champions Gate June 2007

We had heard of Champions Gate before but being a complete idiot at navigation had never actually found it ?

This visit we decided we would try and find this elusive place, though in reality it wasn’t that difficult at all too...

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Burger or not to burger?

If like me you are not a burger fan (any type but especially take out varieties) but your children like them do you compromise or not? Well in our household the children are now 14 and 15 so I do not have alot of control over what they eat and especially what they want to eat. Which brings me to the...

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Applebee's Restaurant at Berry Town Center, US27

When we visited our villa in May 2007 it was nice to see Berry Town Centre nearing completion with a few extra shops and eating places. The one that stands out is Applebee’s Restaurant which I think has numerous restaurants in America although we have never visited one before. Being situated on the ...

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The Burgers that ate Florida

Okay, I’ve written a few articles on here that talk about how there is more to Disney Park food than burgers and fries. I’ve even had a number of moans in the past about people who claim there is nothing to eat other than burger and fries – poppycock! In this article I’m going to turn that around. T...

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Houlihan's Restaurant

Houlihan’s Bar and Restaurant is situated on the US192 near and well worth a visit in my opinion. We have been to Houlihan’s quite a number of times and it is one of our favourite restaurants – although we have found quite a few others that equal it now. We have never had to wait long for a table (o...

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Le Cellier Steakhouse, Canada, Epcot World Showcase

Often when we are at Epcot we make a night of it by choosing one of the themed restaurants to have our evening meal. Unfortunately we very rarely book in advance – usually we like to decide on the day where we would like to eat and as there are four of us – two teenagers who often have to be persaud...

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Manny's Chop House

Do you like simple but very good food then Manny’s is for you.

Situated on Highway 27 (approx 6 miles south from Interstate 4) you will find Manny’s Chop House on the right as you drive south. Two blocks on from the entrance to Southern Dunes past Wal Mart.

Initially we had driven pa...

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I'm Florida - Eat Me

If you’re like us, one of the reasons we keep coming back to Florida is the awesome food.

We now have so many favourite dishes and restaurants that it’s as impossible to squeeze them all into one trip, as it’s impossible to squeeze into your jeans when you get home.

To get your mouth...

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Eating Fish in Florida

It’s hardly surprising that, with over 1, 300 miles of coastline, fish figures prominently on many restaurant menus in Florida. Here you can sample some of the finest and freshest fish dishes in the numerous speciality fish restaurants which abound.

Of course there are all of the commonly av...

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Champagne Brunch at the Peabody Hotel

The Peabody Hotel is situated on International Drive – and is probably best known for the ducks………. ! ! !

If you think that sounds bizarre – it is absolutely true!

There are ducks that ‘live’ in the hotel and wander through the foyer and splash around in the fountain there. They are ...

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Le Cellier Steakhouse – Epcot

After listening to lots of rave reviews we were so disappointed on our last visit to miss out on Le Cellier Steakhouse as the restaurant was fully booked throughout the duration of our stay.

This time I booked well in advance (strongly recommended) making use of Disney’s telephone reservatio...

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Longhorn Steakhouse - the best steaks in Orlando?

Out with some friends one evening and involved in the usual debate of ‘Where shall we eat’ ‘ Too much choice’ and all wanting something different for a meal, we came across the LongHorn Steakhouse on Highway 192, close to the junction of SR535. OK, it’s billed as a steakhouse but the menu would hope...

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Chilli's

Far from being Chilli I think it is HOT HOT HOT

There is several of this chain of restaurants around Orlando, the nearest one to me at the moment is the one at Champions gate, a relatively new one. There is another now being build, due to open this summer at Cagen crossing which will be as n...

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Applebee's

Applebee’s was founded in Atlanta in 1980. and has restaurants worldwide operating in 49 states and 17 countries.

Along the Hwy 27 at Berry town centre there has now opened a new Applebee’s. Ideally situated for all the communities along the Hwy 27 and even from the US192 although there is a...

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Tony Roma's

Every time I visit Orlando I like to try a new restaurant, not necessarily new, but new to me. This trip it was Tony Roma’s.

It is situated on International Drive, opposite where the Mecado used to be and just a bit before Pointe Orlando on the opposite side of the road.

It was extre...

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Beef O'Brady's

After you have just completed 18 holes on your favourite golf course you are feeling quite peckish but you don’t feel up to a formal sit down meal. You don’t need to look much further than to Beef’s !

As soon as you walk in to one of these chain of restaurants you are warmly greeted and show...

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Places To Eat (6)

When I go to America, I like to eat out in restaurants. There is a whole range of places to eat. Some of my favourites include The Olive Garden, T. G. I Fridays, Bennigans and Houlihans.

These restaurants stick out because they have a wide selection of food, even if you are a fussy eater, li...

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The Olive Garden

We had not been to an Olive Garden Restaurant on our last two trips to Florida so decided to go there last month for a change.

The Olive Garden we visited was on highway 192 just East of Poinciana Blvd. We chose to go on a Sunday evening around 7. 30pm and there was a long queue of people al...

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Logan's Roadhouse

For some reason we had never got around to visiting a Logan’s on any of our previous trips to Orlando so this time we decided to give it a try on the recommendation of some friends.

We chose the one on the corner of highway 192 and International Drive South, close to Celebration. We were ea...

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US Steak is Best!

I love steak.

Let me redefine that I really, really, REALLY LOVE STEAK ?

If the only food in the world was steak then I would be a very happy (and quite possibly a very large) guy.

US steak is without a shadow of a doubt the best. Though it does of course depend on exactly wh...

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Mia Pizza on Highway 27

Here is my review for Mia Pizza at Berry Town Centre on Highway 27.

The first time we discovered this restaurant was a few years ago as soon as we get near to our villa.

A combination of jetlag, plain tiredness and also after being on a plane 9 hours that feeling of being hungry but ...

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Subs are the best lunch EVER!

My first experience of a “sub” was a few years ago at a SubWay eatery in Florida; this was before any had made it to the UK.

I was blown away! Not only was it relatively cheap and massive but you can actually choose which fillings go in it!

Ok, perhaps not so revolutionary now but ba...

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Applebees on Highway 27

Please find my review of Applebees at Berry Town centre on Highway 27 for 29/04/07 at around 7pm.

This is a new restaurant and at the time had only been open about 7 weeks.

It reminds me of a Bennighans (which we liked! ) and also a TGI Fridays; offering a similar style of menu.
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Planet Hollywood at DownTown Disney

Here is my review for Planet Hollywood at Downtown Disney May 2007

I chose this restaurant because the giant globe it is situated in always looks great on the telly.

As fate would have it when we arrive some structural exterior building work is in progress and so the giant blue globe ...

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Dine at Café d’Antonio in Celebration

There are many places to dine out in the Orlando area, most of which are in the style of American diners. These are great for everyday dining, but sometimes it is nice to have a more special meal – and what better place than Café d’Antonio at Celebration!

If you haven’t been to Celebration –...

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Nine Dragons Chinese Resturant at Epcot

Here is my review of the Nine Dragons Chinese restaurant at Epcot.

We decided that before the fantastic firework display to book the restaurant. So at around 2pm we booked our table for later at 7:30pm.

This was a good plan; once we arrived at Nine Dragons it was packed! As our meal ...

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Houlihans Resturant review

This is my review of Houlihans on the 192 in May 2007.

I must admit I have been to this restaurant before with one occasion being ok and the other quite poor – so I was not expecting too much.

Firstly I did always like the building! , it’s very modern with a nice big tropical looking...

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Wolf Gang Pucks at DownTown Disney

This is our review of Wolf Gang Puck restaurant in Downtown Disney May 2007

On entering the restaurant you are asked whether you wish to eat downstairs with all the peasants or upstairs with silver service.

Naturally being stupid and apparently having too many dollars in my wallet we ...

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Dine in, take out, delivery (Pepperoni at Champions Gate)

Sometimes cooking at your lovely villa is just not what you want to do, but equally if you have had a busy day at the theme parks, you may just want to get back to your villa and relax, kids in the pool, granny may want a 10 minute nap! That said you have to eat! ! ! Well, if you are staying on the ...

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Charlie's Steak House

This is my review for “Charlie’s Steak House” May 2007 which is on the 192 near marker 8.

Charlie’s feels upmarket by the presentation of the staff and also the furniture and surroundings.

Even taking this into account children seemed to be well catered for with plenty of high chairs...

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Gospel Brunch - House of Blues

Brunch at the House of Blues is a great way to experience Gospel music and its messages. Situated in Downtown Disney there are two shows every Sunday at 10. 30 and 1pm. It’s a great way to hear an important message.

We arrived around 10. 15am and joined a queue waiting to go in. Whilst waiti...

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Planet Hollywood isn’t just eating - it’s an experience!

After the Parks the most important thing to the visitor to Orlando is food. Whatever your budget or whether your preference is steak or seafood you won’t have to look far to find something to fill your needs.

One eatery not to dismiss or overlook during your visit is Planet Hollywood at Down...

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Friday Fish Fry a must!!

We have been new fans of the Cracker Barrel chain of restaurants for only about 2 years now, and though following a family rule of we will eat in different restaurants everyday, well trying to, you can’t help returning to a favourite.

On a recent trip, our first visit to our local, and so fa...

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Mimis Restaurant

This restaurant is located at the loop shopping plaza on the Osceola Parkway, opposite Lowes Diy store.

The restaurant is different from the usual chain restaurants

When you first go in it reminds me of an Italian restaurant. The staff there are very friendly and efficient but beware...

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Mimi's Cafe

Mimi’s was a well kept secret but it is now getting more popular as word gets round.

The first Mimi’s began in Anaheim in California in 1978 and was named by the owner Arthur J Simms who had fallen in love with a young French lady near the end of world war two. Her name was Mimi. The war did...

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Villa de Flora - a teenagers view

Villa de Flora is a wonderful place to dine. Villa de Flora is in Gaylord Palms Conference Centre, which is close to Interstate 4 exit 65. The centre of the complex is covered with a very high glass dome , which gives you a feeling of being outside whilst enjoying the climate controlled environment....

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Eating

We love staying in our villa and having the option of eating in or out while on holiday. We do cook a lot of meals at the villa, BBQ’s are a favourite and we all like sitting around a chatting while dinner is in the oven. The food that we buy in Orlando is always great quality and I can highly recom...

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A Taste of the South – House of Blues at Downtown Disney

After a morning perusing the stores at Downtown Disney a decision was needed on where to eat. Having already sampled many of the well known outlets such as Planet Hollywood, Rainforest Café and others, we decided to look for something a little different. Tucked away at the end of South Side next to ...

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We're staying in a villa, where shall we eat?

When it comes to dining out in and around the Disney area you will not be disappointed. There are literally hundreds of restaurants in the area to satisfy most tastes. We've listed a few of our favourites below that you may want to try.

Red Lobster - Mainly seafood as the name suggests, but ...

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1900 Park Fayre-Character Breakfast

The Grand Floridian hosts a character breakfast each morning in their Park Fayre restaurant featuring our favourite characters Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and EEyore. Also there wereMary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter.

It is a bit of a Mad Hatter's tea party with all the children...

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The New Applebees Restaurant, Bery Town Center

When we heard that there was to be a new Applebees at Berry Town Center, at Sandmine Rd, just off Highway 27 we were delighted. This area is developing fast and many new and favourite restaurants are being built.

Our beautiful villa is located at the junction of the 192 and Highway 27 so thi...

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Beef O'Bradys Sports Bar

Beef O'Bradys Sports Bar is a chain of sports bars. The nearest one to our location is situated at the Ridgeview Plaza at the end of the CR54 and US27 junction. It is nothing special at all but good for a get together for sporting fans or just grabbing a quick bite to eat. The food is a bit basic; I...

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Bahama Breeze in a Storm

Following an end of holiday shopping trip, we were heading home down the I4 towards Lake Buena Vista when storm clouds began to gather. We hadn’t travelled much further when the inevitable heavens opened. Rain sheeted down all around us and cars began to pull over on the highway. We were planning on...

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House of Blues - Gospel Brunch - Wheelchair User Tips

This again was something I wanted to do but had been given misinformation about (see mall at millennia). I love the gospel singing and so far have not been to a gospel church in the Orlando area. I had been given to understand that everything was all very rushed and the people who had been had not e...

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Boma Buffet-Animal Kingdom Lodge

No visit to the Disneyworld in Orlando area is complete without a trip to Animal Kingdom Lodge and sampling the Boma Buffet. This has become a firm favourite on our ‘must do’ as opposed to our ‘to do’ list.

Situated in what I think is the best Disney hotel, Animal Kingdom Lodge -the Boma Buff...

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Restaurant Review - The Olive Garden

We have been going to Orlando now for over 6 years and each time we visit, we have at least one meal at The Olive Garden. There are several in the Orlando area, one on International Drive, one on Highway 192 and another up by the Mall at Millennia, so there’s bound to be one near you.

Whilst...

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Restaurant Guide - Cheesecake Factory

One of our favourites places to eat (my goodness, there are so many! ) is the Cheesecake Factory.

We had tried the one in San Francisco, the one in Las Vegas and the one in Hawaii and were determined to give it a shot in Orlando. In the other ones, however, we had simply bought some cheeseca...

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Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede

We’ve never been much for dinner shows but thought that we would give this one a go and visited in December between Christmas and New Year. I have to say, we were pleasantly surprised and I would certainly recommend this to others.

It is very easy to get to, off exit 68 of the I4, just by Or...

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MANNYS IN MARCH

On our last trip to the villa, I decided as I was on my own to invite some good fiends out for the evening to Mannys Chophouse which is located on the US27 just by Wal*Mart at Haines City.

Now this is a favorite restaurant of my husband and I but unfortunately at this stage he was not with m...

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Logans Restaurant

Pop into Logans restaurant on the 192 and you may wonder what you’ve walked into, the floor will be absolutely scattered with monkey nut shells, it really looks quite a sight. The first time that we visited under recommendation, we really wasn’t going to stay but, out of the corner of my eye I saw b...

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Bahama Breeze (Eating Inside)

The Bahama Breeze group of restaurants are many and spread across the area around the parks and judging from the couple that we’ve been to are of equal quality. There is one on International Drive and another at Buena Vista and these are the two that we have visited, the International Drive one is n...

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Yalaha Country bakery

If you are a regular visitor to the Orlando area you may find that you really miss having some ‘real tasting bread’ when you are over there as it’s hard to find the rustic, country breads that are so readily available in the UK.

Well all that changed when friends told us about a little-known...

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Conch Republic Seafood Company, Key West

We arrived in Key West at lunchtime after completing the unique drive down Highway 1 and after quickly checking out the place we were staying that night decided the first thing we needed was food!

We headed into the middle of Key West and quickly came across this restaurant located right on ...

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Fishery Restaurant

The Fishery Restaurant, Placida Road, Cape Haze, Charlotte County.

When we first purchased our villa in Rotonda, we would go to Boca Grande Island to spend time on the great beaches, marvel at the iguanas which inhabited the island. We would visit the village centre which had a Florida feel ...

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The Golden Corral Restaurant

You can go in to any Golden Corral and find the same food to roughly the same quality, it is a pay one price and get all you want to eat type of place but, by and large the food is of good quality.

You may well find that when you turn up to eat, particularly in the evening, you find ...

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Cookes of Dublin: Fish and Chips

Raglan Road Irish pub, Pleasure Island, Downtown Disney

This Irish pub is located in the famous Downtown Disney in Pleasure Island at 1640 E Buena Vista Drive, Buena Vista, Fl 32830. You can check opening hours with them on 407 938 0300. It is billed as a pub but it is huge and features music...

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Dine out at Carrabbas

One of the most popular restaurants in the Orlando area is Carrabbas.

We stumbled on it by chance a few years ago. We had driven past the Carrabbas at Formosa Gardens on the Highway 192 many times and noted that the car park was always full – a sure sign of a good restaurant! We therefore th...

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A Vegetarian’s Delight!

Sweet Tomatoes, on the corner of International Drive and South Kirkham Road (Junction 78 off the I-4) is a vegetarian’s delight. How they manage to prepare and serve such healthy, appetizing food at such a low cost I will never understand. The place is good value for money but cost aside, it is a gr...

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Dine out at Red Lobster

There are many restaurants and eateries to choose from in the Orlando area. One name that you will see in may different areas is Red Lobster – which is one of our favourites.

If you are out exploring other areas of Orlando you are sure to see a Red Lobster – but in the Disney area there are ...

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A Great Restaurant

Bahama Breeze restaurant located on Hiway 535 by the side of Golden Coral.

The theme is Caribbean and the atmosphere is very laid back.

Service is excellent we visit this restaurant on a regular basis when in Florida, the food is outstanding.

If you want to try something differ...

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Carrabbas Italian Grill

We had heard a few good reports about this restaurant, but we always like to make our own opinion of things, as we are all different. We were not disappointed.

Carrabbas is situated on Highway 192 close to Mile Marker 4, heading east. We booked in advance, as the restaurant can be very busy....

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Longhorns

We were introduced to Longhorns Steakhouse on our first visit to Florida several years ago. We now make sure that we pay at least one visit to this excellent eaterie each time we visit our villa.

If you like steak – you will be in heaven. I have never tasted a better steak anywhere in the wo...

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Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel restaurants can be fond all over Orlando, several new ones springing up over the last few years. Our community is on Four Corners on the US 27 and there is one just beyond there. There is one on HYW 192 and one on International drive, one on the way to Daytona and several others. They...

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Manny's Chophouse (6)

If you’re looking for simple great food then Manny’s Chop house is a must. Situated south on highway 27. Just on the right hand side passed the junction for Southern Dunes and Wal-Mart.

Manny’s is a very popular family restaurant with the locals and also visitors. When you first arrive the w...

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Seasons 52

We decided to visit this restaurant after reading about its popularity on The Orlando Villas Forum.

The restaurant is situated in The Plaza de Venezia at the junction of Sand Lake Rd West and Dr Phillips Drive. If you are travelling west from I4 it can be found on the left hand side.

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Cracker Barrel US27

My wife is very keen on visiting Cracker Barrel each time that we are in Florida, for the arty stuff in the shop part, she spends hours looking around the place, I’m happy to sit in one of the rocking chairs outside and wait for her, so last time that we were over in Florida, we thought that we woul...

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The Ponderosa

One of the most popular restaurants in Orlando is the Ponderosa. This is a great family restaurant bright and cheerful with a buffet style salad bar. The kids enjoy it as they get to pick what they like and even if it is ice cream or blue jelly for breakfast, that’s OK at the Ponderosa.

They...

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If you like Burgers

If you are a fan of Burgers then Florida (in fact most of the USA) is certainly the place for you!

Starting with the Burger joints we all know and love and have in the UK, there is the Burger King and of course McDonalds, every child’s favourite. ! They now have outlets all over the world as...

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Applebee's

It was suggested to us that we should try the new Applebee’s that had recently opened on the 192 just in front of Sams Club. We had never heard of this restaurant before, but apparently it is quite a famous restaurant chain across America.

We were met just inside the restaurant by a member of...

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Dine your way around Disney’s Broadwalk

If you want to go somewhere specifically to eat, but are a little undecided as to what type of food and atmosphere you are looking for, then I can recommend trying Disney’s Broadwalk as a place to go, if you are looking for something a little above average on the whole, in going on the Broadwalk you...

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Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede

We have always wanted to try one of the many dinner shows that Orlando has to offer. We finally decided on ‘Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Diner and Show’ as it sounded the most fun and lighthearted of them all.

We read about it on the leaflets and were all looking forward to seeing the Pig r...

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Don Pablo's

Since we started staying in our own home back in November 2004 we very rarely visit the restaurants on International Drive as most of the major chains have locations closer to home. However if we decide we would like some Mexican Food then we head straight for Don Pablo’s at the south end of I drive...

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The Earl of Sandwich

Taking a central position in the Marketplace area of Downtown Disney lies one of the best snack options on property: The Earl Of Sandwich. Like its spiritual relatives such as Kona Café (The Polynesian), The Royal Anandapur Tea Company (Animal Kingdom) and Beaches and Cream (Beach Club) it takes a p...

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A Case for Breakfast at Kona Cafe

Last year owing to an incident involving a rubber band, a trombone and some glue; my party’s booking for the character breakfast at Crystal Palace was accidentally booked one short. Ever the martyr, I volunteered to take one for the team and seek my morning sustenance elsewhere.

We all took ...

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Manny's Chop House

After all we had heard about Manny’s Chophouse we felt that we could put off a visit no longer. So in January we finally decided to try Manny’s on a Wednesday night (half price fajitas night). We headed south from High Grove on highway 27 for around 20 minutes and found the Manny’s set back from the...

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FISHBONES RESTAURANT

Well this is a little restaurant slightly of the beaten track down at Haines City and possibly overlooked and not well known amongst many tourists.

We first discovered it at the Champions Gate Gator fest in May last year. We picked up a menu from the stall but it took us almost 7 months to g...

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WHERE TO EAT TODAY?

Now there is the million-dollar question!

There are so many places to eat in the Orlando area that you could almost spend a whole lifetime trying them all out. There are places to suit all budgets and tastes from basic fast food to fine dining restaurants. So even the fussiest of palat...

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The Red Lobster

On our last visit to Orlando we took a friends advice and eventually got around to trying the Red Lobster, situated on the corner of the 192 and Formosa Boulevard. Although they are a chain and so are dotted all over the place Don’t let this put you off and please don’t be put off if seafood is not ...

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All Pizza’s are NOT the same

We had been out all day long walking around one of the Disney parks and were feeling hot and weary. We had gone over to Florida with some friends to share the Disney experience, between us we have 5 kids of various ages, and they were all tired out after the long day and were very hungry.

Thi...

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Market Street Cafe - Celebration

Our family are huge fans of the Market Street Cafe in Celebration. It is one of our favourite restaurants and an absolute "must" on any visit to Orlando. We have eaten there for breakfast, lunch and dinner and have never come away disappointed.

The decor is reminiscent of a 50s ...

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TGI Fridays

Although we now have TGI Fridays in the UK they are not as good as the real thing and a trip to any of the TGI’s in Florida will leave you realising what I mean , TGI’s remains a firm favourite with all the family the only downside is that at certain times it can get quite busy

Our first enco...

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My Favourite Florida Restaurant

On my first trip to Florida we decided to take a trip down to Downtown Disney one early evening and thought we would perhaps try to find somewhere to eat. After a short while we decided that we would try the impressive looking Fulton’s Crab house

For anyone who has not yet had the delight of ...

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Sweet Tomatoes - a healthy alternative!

So, you’ve feasted on fantastic burgers and hot dogs, enjoyed delicious steaks and ribs, filled up enormous American breakfasts, had mountains of fries and ice cream and are now yearning for a good quality, fresh and healthy alternative. Then Sweet Tomatoes could be just what you are looking for.

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T.G.I. Fridays

T.G.I. Fridays is one of our favorite family restaurants. This restaurant has a fun casual atmosphere with some unusual memorabilia throughout. We always manage to discover something new and interesting on every visit. And the sports lovers in our party are always happy to go there because they know...

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Buca Di Beppo

Having experienced Carrabba’s Italian Restaurants in several locations in Florida we have become hooked on Italian Food. Our cousin who lives in Tampa decided it was time we tried something different as he believed he could find an Italian restaurant that would tempt us try somewhere else occasional...

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Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill, Boca Raton

We first visited this restaurant when our daughter was working in Boca Raton, as part of her degree course. Although we visit our villa regularly each year, while she was in Florida we would drive down to see her, and one day she took us to this unusual restaurant. Flanigan’s Seafood Bars can be fou...

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Carrabbas Italian Grill

This has to be my all time favourite restaurant and even while writing this I can imagine eating the succulent mouth watering dishes they produce. We originally found this restaurant down in Brandon about 70 miles south of Disney whilst visiting relatives and to say the least I was hooked. To my del...

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House of Blues Gospel Brunch

A great place to go to for Sunday Lunch is the Gospel Brunch in the House of Blues at Downtown Disney.

We went recently and had a really fantastic time. It is advisable to make a priority seating reservation as it gets very, very busy due to it’s popularity as something a little different. Yo...

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Manny's Chop House (1)

Ever wondered what a great American Diner should be like, look no further than Manny’s Chop House.

Situated on the southbound side of the US27, just on the outskirts of Haines City, this extremely busy and vibrant restaurant has it all. From mouth watering menus, tasteful American décor, righ...

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Teppanyaki Dining Room – World Showcase Epcot

We first came across this restaurant in 2003 on our first trip to Florida.

Situated in Japan at the World Showcase at Epcot, this restaurant is probably one on the best Disney has to offer. Being very popular you may struggle to book on the day you visit Epcot, but you can always pre book be...

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Charley's Steak House

Every so often in life you make a mistake. Some mistakes are big and costly, some small and insignificant. Once in a while a mistake ends up influencing your life for the better. One November night we made such a mistake. After changing our current dining plans we turned out onto 192 and didn’t get ...

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Fulton's Crab House

If it is great seafood and wonderful ambiance you are looking for, look no further than Fulton’s Crab House; the old paddle steamer moored up in the heart of Downtown Disney. If you are a regular visitor to Disney you have probably walked past it many times. Maybe you have wondered if it is worth a ...

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Pirates Dinner Adventure

On asking my son what he would like to do to celebrate his 8th Birthday in Florida this year, he replied : - “I would like to have dinner with the Pirates”

So here goes a little report on what we experienced, without giving too much of the story away !!

After booking the tickets direc...

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Try Smokey Bones Restaurant

On one of our regular shopping trips to Florida Mall, driving along Sand Lake Road, we found ‘Smokey Bones’, a log cabin style restaurant. Driving along on our way back to our villa, our daughters wanted to stop and try it. The architecture and theme had done its work and grabbed our attention - but...

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The Outback Steakhouse

The first time someone asked me where the nearest Outback was I thought they were asking a question about a nature reserve! Fortunately they explained it was their favourite restaurant. We then wondered why people would go to Florida for an Australian restaurant but when we tried it on our next visi...

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Logans Roadhouse

Dining in Orlando is an experience wherever you go but sometimes it is nice to go to somewhere that offers something a little bit different. At Logans Roadhouse it is certainly that.

Situated on the US102 not far from Old town a great location enabling you to have a great night at Old town an...

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Texas De Brazil (7)

If you are looking for that somewhere a little bit different to eat and don’t mind paying a few extra dollars, then this is a great place to choose.

Texas de Brazil is situated at the top end of International Drive, opposite Festival Bay Mall. It is a restaurant which specialises in delicious...

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The Olive Garden (7)

For that authentic Italian Meal in the heart of Orlando, there is nothing like The Olive Garden. Relaxing atmosphere, great surroundings, extremely friendly staff and fabulous food, this Italian restaurant would be hard to beat.

This is our first port of call after dropping the cases off when...

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Stepping back in time at Johnny Rockets

While enjoying some retail therapy one day at The Loop on our last visit to Orlando, the kids were complaining they were hungry, so we stopped at Johnny Rockets Restaurant for a burger. Little did we know we were about to enjoy the original American Diner experience!

As we stepped through the...

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Fantasmic Dinner Package at Hollywood Studios

Fantasmic at Hollywood Studios is by far our favorite performance in all of Disney. This program is full of stunning special effects not to be surpassed! On our last visit, we discovered a great way to do away with the precious time spent waiting in line and get guaranteed great seating for the sho...

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Bahama Breeze

Bahama Breeze - the very name conjures up visions of Caribbean beaches, soft silvery sand under your bare feet, and tall palms wafting gently in the breeze. This very special Caribbean-inspired restaurant first opened in Orlando, on International Drive, and now there are 32 locations in the US, with...

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Sweet Tomatoes

I always think buffet restaurants offer great value for money especially when you are travelling with young children who are faddy eaters. Unfortunately they don’t always offer particularly good quality food or much in the way of variety. One of the exceptions is a buffet Restaurant called Sweet Tom...

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Homers BBQ - An independent take–out near Four Corners (by H27/192)

If anyone is staying on H27 near the 192 exit why not try ‘Homer’s Real Pit BBQ’ for a take out? Or for those from Europe a ‘take away’!

Homers Real Pit BBQ is situated on H27 just north of the 192 towards Clermont. From the front has a large parking area and the logo on the front is the top...

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Spirit of Aloha Show

We went with friends to this Dinner Show and although we had a good time was glad we did not have the girls with us as they may have found it a bit too grown up.

Its aim is for you to celebrate the spirit of aloha, as well as the sights, sounds and tastes of timeless Polynesia in this Polynes...

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Mickeys Backyard BBQ

We visited Mickey’s Backyard BBQ for the first time earlier this year. There were eight of us and we had a good time, however I suspect visitors without children might find the evening rather chaotic. It really caters for families, has a live country band, line dance instructor and of course lots of...

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Eating at Manny's Chophouse

We like to sample new restaurants whenever we go to our home in the sunshine state and are certainly pleased we found Manny’s Chophouse. Its location is on H27 about 8 to 10 minutes south of the junction with I4 so only a short drive from Four Corners and is just past Walmart on your right.

M...

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Thani Thai Orlando

Thani Thai is located at 11025 International Drive.

Being a lover of Thai food, when a friend asked me to join their party for dinner at Thani Thai recently I jumped at the chance as it promised to be an enjoyable and authentic Thai dining experience.

It was a Friday evening when we di...

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CHILIS AT CHAMPIONS GATE

The Most recent addition to the Champions Gate Village is a new branch of the old favorite Tex Mex bar and restaurant Chilis.

Located next to the I4 at junction 58, it is a convenient location for the many via communities in the CR54 CR532 area.

We ventured in on a Wednesday evening ar...

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GRAND BUFFET CHINESE RESTAURANT ALL YOU CAN EAT

The Grand Buffet all you can eat Chinese restaurant is located on the US Hwy 27 and is convenient for all the villa communities on the CR54 and Champions Gate Village neighborhood and of course the villa communities on the US Hwy 27.

There is absolutely nothing fancy whatsoever about t...

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Dining in St Augustine

So you have spent a great day at the beach, visited the Oldest House and the Light station and wandered round the historical district of St Augustine and now it is time to eat, so where do you head?

Well if you are a lover of Asian food, we know just the place! The Asia Paradise Restaurant is...

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Villa-de-Flora at The Gaylord Palms Resort &amp; Conference Centre

Villa-de-Flora in The Gaylord Palms Resort & Conference Centre

We had planned to try a few different restaurants on this trip to Florida. I had read so many excellent reports about Villa-de-Flora that we had put this on our list. We were not disappointed.

The Gaylord Palms Resort &...

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BREAKFAST AT GOLDEN CORRAL

Everyone knows about Disney and Orlando, but I would be surprised if most people did not know something about the famous American buffet breakfasts, which are available all over the area. If you visit Orlando you cannot miss the numerous ‘eat all you like’ breakfast buffets. They are legendary, and ...

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Concourse Steakhouse Contemporary Resort

When you board the express monorail at the Transportation and Ticket Centre headed for the Magic Kingdom, you pass by the Concourse Restaurant as you drive through the Contemporary Resort. Most people do not realise it is there as they are busy looking at Chef Mickeys which is next to it.

You...

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Breakfast at Denny's

Wherever you look in Florida you will most certainly spot a Denny’s, the most recognized name in family dining.

There are in fact 1,600 of these spread across America and they are extremely popular. With their tell tale red and yellow signs you will not miss them. They are open twenty-four ho...

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TooJays Restaurant

TooJay's began as a modest New York-style delicatessen on the Island of Palm Beach in the spring of 1981. Started by Jay Brown and Mark Jay Katzenberg, they used the common portion of both of their names to derive the name TooJay's Gourmet Deli. One year later, a second location opened in Palm Beach...

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Carrabbas

You will find this casual chain of Sicilian-American of restaurants with their open kitchens churning out wood-fired pizzas and fresh-made pastas throughout Florida. Our favourite one is located not far from our villa at 7890 W Irlo Bronson Hwy (US192) Tel: 407 390 9600. We find this a well-run rest...

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Lombard's Seafood Grille

Lombard’s Seafood Grille can be found in the San Fransisco/Amity area of Universal Studios in a section which is beautifully laid out to give the feeling of a fisherman’s wharf. Outside the restaurant there are boats tied up to a quay (the owners of the boats seem to have gone off to have their lunc...

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Epcot - Child Friendly Restaurants

Most restaurants in Orlando are child friendly but if your children are anything like ours they can at times be picky eaters, so I thought I would let you have a few ideas that we have picked up along the way whilst visiting Epcot.

The Sunshine Season Food Faire at the Land Pavilion is a larg...

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Love Your Wine

During our visit to Florida in April last we were invited to meet relatives who had just bought a property on the new Cascades Development along highway 27 near Clermont in South Lake County. (About thirty miles from the junction with highway 192). We were told their property was located next door t...

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Fine Dining at Victoria and Alberts

We were fortunate to visit this fabulous restaurant located at the Grand Floridian on our last visit in August 2006. This really is probably the dining experience of a lifetime and certainly if it’s a special occasion you wont fail to impress your other half. You are really made to feel special and ...

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Afternoon Tea at the Peabody

I am always on the look out for some gentle activities when I am staying in Orlando these days. I love the parks but the rides no longer appeal as much as they once did. I have always enjoyed visiting the resorts on the monorail system at Disney and so, on this last visit, I decided to check out The...

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Chilis

Over the past few months there has been a big transformation within Championsgate. Since we last visited there has been a CHILIS restaurant built just behind the petrol station. Chilis is located just after the slip road on Exit 58.

If you like Mexican food or spicy Caribbean food you are goi...

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Hooters Restaurant

If you fancy a pitcher of beer or sangria and do not want to wait ages for your food, then Hooters is worth a visit. There are a few dotted around Orlando and you can’t mistake them as the logo is in Orange – there’s is a nice one at Lake Buena Vista and one at Pointe Orlando.

The menu has s...

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Dining in Epcot

Dining in Epcot – not just a meal, an experience!!!

After our first visit to Epcot, we set a goal to dine in each and every one of the extraordinary sit-down restaurants in the World Showcase. Last year, we finally accomplished this – what a thrill! Now the World Showcase restaurants are ext...

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First Watch – Breakfast and Lunch Diner

This is a unique dining concept for a place that has 24 hour eateries. First Watch opens at 7am and closes promptly at 2.30pm. They serve breakfast, brunch and lunch and nothing else.

When we agreed to meet some friends here on our last visit to Orlando we were delighted to find that it is lo...

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Race Rock

Gentlemen start your engines…….

Another of Orlando’s themed restaurants and highly visible driving along I-4, noticeable for its chequered domed roof and HUGE Monster Truck parked outside, this isn’t a place you would think of to serve great food.

How wrong can you be? The food here is...

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DINING AT DOWNTOWN DISNEY

I definitely recommend a visit to DownTown Disney simply to take in the atmosphere, stroll around the shops (and obviously buy if you want to!) and then finish the evening with something to eat. There are plenty of options but here are some we have visited.

If you want a quick snack try Capta...

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Bob Evans Restaurant

Whilst in Orlando on our most recent holiday we found a super restaurant we had not been to before called simply “Bob Evans”.

The one we visited several times was on US27 near to the intersection with the Interstate 4.

Whilst not very prepossessing on the outside, when we ventured in w...

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Denny's Diner

Denny’s is one of the largest family restaurant chain in the USA, with about 1,600 restaurants. There are few places in the Orlando area, or in other parts of Florida, where you will not find this casual dining experience. We have a 24 hour Denny’s just round the corner from our villa, and it has of...

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My First American Breakfast

On my first ever trip to Florida and indeed the USA, I discovered the concept of buffet dinning, chief amongst this was the buffet breakfast!!! The place where my initiation took place is the one of the many and ever popular, Ponderosa’s.

At the time I think it was a couple of dollars for bre...

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Dining where the locals eat

We have been to Orlando many times and have in the past done the tourist thing and eaten at many of the popular and well known eateries on the 192, places like TGI’s and the Olive Garden etc

This trip we had decided that we would do something different and try out some of the less well known...

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Mannys Chop House on HWY 27

his trip to sunny Florida we decided that we would try and eat out at a few different places maybe try some of the more local eateries when I say local I mean where the locals eat not where they are located !

Tonight was to be our first visit to Manny’s chop house a much mentioned food establ...

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Boston Lobster Feast (1)

My Father is particularly fond of Lobster and all kinds of fish so my parents have been dining at Boston Lobster Feast sine they opened in the early 1990s.

Apparently these restaurants started in the garage of Jeff Hazell, a native of Marblehead, Mass., where he grew up as a lobsterman with h...

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Dining at Disney's Animal Kingdom

If you are looking for a different dining experience, something to make a change from the normal diners .... why not try Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge.

If you are holidaying with young children this may be of particular interest to you because not only is there a vast choice of food on the men...

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Bennigans (1)

Bennigans Grill & Tavern is a great family restaurant, they can be found in Orlando and other parts of Florida having over 300 locations. There are two on International Drive and one on Hwy192 . Founded in 1976 the food is American with an Irish influence. There is a special atmosphere where vis...

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Dine out at Disney's Polynesian Resort

Looking for a change from the everyday eateries in the Orlando area? Need somewhere to eat where the children will be entertained?

Why not try Ohana at the Disney Polynesian Resort?

Parking is free - the driver will just need to show picture ID and you will be issued with a temporary p...

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Boma restaurant, Animal Kingdom Lodge

When our neighbour’s next door to our Floridian home know we are flying over we get an email saying ‘ Do you guys want to go to Boma?’ I say to our daughters we’ve got an email from Katie (the neighbour’s 10 year old daughter) and they just shout “YESSSSSSSSSS”. They know we’re off to Boma!

T...

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Starbucks - Spoiled for choice!

There can be few of us who have not experienced a cup of coffee at Starbucks. Worldwide they are growing at a huge rate, over 11,000 already, but it is when we are in Florida that we find we visit them the most. With a daughter who is addicted to Starbucks coffee, and who thinks there is nothing to ...

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Fantasmic - dining package with priority seating

Fantasmic is one of our favourite night time shows, however, the one thing we dislike is having to arrive at The Hollywood Hills Theatre ages before the performance starts, in order to guarantee ourselves a seat. For a prime seat, especially in peak season, this can be as much as 2 hours before the ...

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Boston Lobster Feast

I had the pleasure of visiting Boston Lobster Feast for the first time on my most recent trip to Orlando and I think we will be adding it to our ‘Places to Visit Every Time we are There’ list – it was excellent! Seafood fans will be in seventh heaven here with the All-You-Can-Eat format – the word ‘...

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Romano's Macaroni Grill

Romano’s Macaroni Grill is a nationwide chain of Italian food restaurants with several locations in Orlando. We visited the new one at Hunter’s Creek which is part of ‘The Loop’ shopping outlet. Other Orlando locations are Lake Buena Vista and Irlo Bronson Hwy in Kissimmee.

It is a great res...

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Bahama Breeze

As this was recommended to us by several different people within the space of a couple of days, we decided to give it a go.

Upon arrival we had two choices either to sit indoors and have the option of choosing from the main menu or to eat outside and be able to only choose from the starter m...

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50's Prime Time Cafe

To dine here really is a fun and unique experience. You will not be disappointed.

Located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios this restaurant will cater for everyone and everyone's needs. It offers special dietary foods for guests with allergies to wheat, gluten, eggs, nuts etc providing you ring a...

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Ruby Tuesday

It was our daughter who first took us to Ruby Tuesday. Having worked in the Miami area for a year she had visited many restaurants, and this was one she had enjoyed. We had spent a fantastic day at Busch Gardens and decided to visit the Mall at Brandon Town Centre, which is a short distance away. By...

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Boma – Animal Kingdom Lodge

There is often a misconception that to eat at a Disney restaurant you must be a resident at one of their hotels or lodges….this is definitely not the case!!

Tables at most restaurants on Disney property can be reserved up to 90 days in advance by using their dedicated phone line (407) WDW-DIN...

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Wantilan Luau Buffet and Entertainment

Fancy taking part in an authentic evening of Polynesian food and entertainment at the Wantilan Luau? This weekly dinner show is held every Friday and Saturday night from May through to September at the outdoor pavilion at the Royal Pacific Resort, a Loews Hotel at Universal Orlando, Florida. It’s a ...

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Places to eat

If you are going out on a really long day perhaps going to a theme park and don’t really want to waste your money buying food at the theme parks which can be very expensive.

I would recommend that you go to the Ponderosa restaurant for breakfast for a very reasonable price your get an all ...

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Key west at Sam's place

Key West at Sam’s place is another restaurant in the Gaylord Palms complex.

Gaylord palms is situated on the Osceola parkway and South International Drive junction.

A huge building that you cannot fail to see especially at night, it is all lit up and at Christmas it is truly magnif...

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High Tea at the Grand Floridian

Why not step back in time at the Disney Grand Floridian Hotel for ‘High Tea,’ a truly remarkable experience you won’t want to miss during your vacation in Orlando, Florida. Why not make reservations for mom and grandma and treat them to an afternoon at the Grand Floridian Garden View Lounge for High...

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The Hickory Steak House

The Hickory steak house is situated inside the Gaylord Palms on the Osceola parkway and South International drive junction, Gaylord Palms is a convention center, with several other restaurants inside it, The Villa de Flora, The Key West, and also Ben & Jerry’s ice cream parlor and a Sports ba...

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My Top Ten Most Favourite Restaurants.

These are my top ten most favourite restaurants and I am sure everyone has there own favourite but these are mine and it is a dead cert that we will revisit them each time we go to Florida, all but one are central with just one being an hour away on the lovely Cocoa Beach. So here goes….In no partic...

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Eating at Applebee's

Applebee’s Neighbourhood Grill and Bar

On our last trip to Miami, following a visit to our villa in Orlando, we were pleased to discover an Applebee’s restaurant close to our hotel. There are two close to our villa in Orlando, one in Winter Haven, just south of us, down US Highway 27, and one...

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Quality Seafood with a snap!

Some friendly neighbours invited us to their favorite restaurant on our last visit to Orlando! As polite, but quite reserved eaters we said yes, but asked where they had in mind!! Their tradition was to go to THE RED LOBSTER first night and last of each trip!! Well, as a regular to the Walmart on th...

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Arabian Nights – a dinner show

Colourful, beautiful costumes, handsome horses, enjoyable family entertainment, a pleasurable evening – just a few words to describe our visit to Arabian Nights.

As frequent visitors to Orlando I wanted to take my family for an evening out which wouldn’t be too expensive. We’re not horse peop...

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Wolfgang Puck's Grand cafe at downtown Disney

We ate at Wolfgang pucks in Las Vegas a few years ago and it is imprinted on my memory as one of the best meals I have ever eaten, so imagine my surprise to find he has restaurants right here in Florida.

If you love your food (like me) then you have probably already heard the name Wolfgang...

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TGI Fridays

Do you like a large steak? Or a big juicy burger? Maybe yours is a salad, or are you a desert person. Well whatever you fancy eating you will find it at TGI Fridays. There are many of them located all over Orlando in the Kissimmee, davenport area, which makes it an ideal place to eat with the family...

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Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show

Dixie Stampede in Orlando was opened a couple of years ago. It is situated at:

8251 Vineland Avenue, that is across from Premium Outlets. You can exit the I4 at exit 68 to gain entrance to it.
Dixie Stampede began as a dream for world-renowned singer and entertainer Dolly Parton. The firs...

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Outback Steak House

Outback steakhouse was founded in 1988 with a chain stretching across Florida, an Australian steakhouse concept offering a variety of chicken, ribs, seafood and pasta along side of course Steaks and beef.

This is one of a chain run by a company which extends to some of the better most popu...

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Charley's Steakhouse

We experienced our first visit to this highly recommended restaurant and were suitably impressed.

It is definitely worth booking in advance, as we went at a quiet time of year and even that night there was a queue of diners waiting up to 90 minutes to eat there.

As we entered the resta...

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Cracker Barrel - for real homestyle cooking

If you have never visited Cracker Barrel then you will have missed a treat. In fact, we did not find this gem until we had visited our villa in Florida several times, but when we fancy some simple ‘country cooking’ then we make a beeline for one of these restaurants. Cracker Barrel is more than a re...

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Smokey Bones BBQ and Grill

It was our daughter who first introduced us to Smokey Bones BBQ and Grill in Boca Raton. We had flown in to Miami to visit her when she was doing her year as a Manager In Training in Boca Raton, as part of her Surry University degree. We arrived tired and hungry after a transatlantic flight, but luc...

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Bennigans

We stumbled across Bennigan’s in Miami, on our first trip to Florida, and it has become a firm favourite for a freshly cooked meal, served promptly and at a great price. Since then we have sampled Bennigan’s in various parts of Orlando, near Tampa, and around the Fort Lauderdale area. We particularl...

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Christmas Brunch at the Renaissance

For the first time this year there were just the three of us at our Florida home, Tropical Dream Villa, so we decided to take a break from all the cooking, and to try something completely different. Although I love cooking in my big American oven, and have prepared several Christmas dinners at our F...

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Angel’s Lobster &amp; Seafood Feast

This is a great place to eat, and one of the best All-You-Eat Buffets offering Steaks and Seafood were even the locals go to eat as well. The buffet is brilliantly themed as a Rock ‘n’ Roll dinner with a sports bar were you can wait for your table – the restaurant can get very busy at times especial...

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Pleasure Island's Raglan Road Pub &amp; Restaurant

‘Raglan Road’ was constructed in Ireland from dismantled old bars and then shipped to Florida’s Disney Pleasure Island to provide a lively pub and huge restaurant – something only Disney would do! Live music and entertainment are performed in the main rotunda, and occasionally a young woman climbs o...

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A FINE DINING EXPERIENCE: CHALET SUZANNE

Chalet Suzanne is located in Lake Wales at 3800 Chalet Suzanne Drive. The chalet is near Cypress Gardens and only a short commute of approximately 25 to 30 minutes from the main villa communities. The Chalet specialises in fine dining and also Wedding dinners and other romantic or special occasion m...

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FINE AND HEALTHY DINING EXPERIENCE: SEASON 52 RESTAURANT

Seasons 52 is a grill and wine bar located at 7700 Sand Lake Road and is open daily for lunch and dinner.

The food is healthy, light and surprisingly tasty as we all know what “good for you” foods taste sometimes! Each meal is allegedly less than 500 calories we were informed. (On checking ye...

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Chevys on the 192

Chevys Tex Mex is one of my favourite places to eat in Orlando. Located on the US 192 it is well renowned to for being the best Mexican restaurant near to all the villas and hotels in that area. Both myself and Melanie have been to this restaurant almost every time we have stayed in Orlando.
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Good country Cookin’? - It IS too!!!

Over the years we have been travelling to Florida, and it would be fair to say that each time we have either tried something new or experienced something completely different. One area this is particular true would have to be in the dining options we have taken. Last October 2005, was no exceptio...

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Character Dining at 1900 Park Fare, Grand Floridian Resort

Characters that we saw:

Mary Poppins, Mad Hatter, Alice, Pinocchio, Gepetto, Minnie & Tigger.

A slightly strange combination, but all worked well.

Oh! My! God! I just thought the food was excellent at this restaurant. The server dishes were continually checked and replenishe...

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Lovin the rain here!!

We are avid fans of the Rainforest café at Downtown Disney, and often eat there on any trip to Orlando. But, just outside the entrance to the Animal Kingdom theme park there is another the Rainforest Café. It is remarkably how well both of these restaurants re-create a tropical rainforest, throug...

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The Cricketers Arms

While recently in Orlando it just so happened that my husband thought he was going to miss watching his football team The Wolverhampton Wonderers play in the FA cup 4th round against Man UTD, that was until he did a search on the wonderful internet and discovered that Florida had it’s very own pi...

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Salsa Taqueria &amp; Tequila Bar

To be found in the Florida Mall and opening:

Monday to Thursday from 11am-9.30pm
Friday and Saturday 1100am-10pm
Sunday 1100am-6.30pm

Salsa Taqueria & Tequila Bar offers casual but exciting Mexican dining at it’s best.

We have visited several times and have ...

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Murder Mystery Dinner Shows

There are a variety of dinner shows on offer, all competing for your hard earned dollar. These offer different entertainment, and also different types (and quality) of food. Most shows offer unlimited beer, wine or soft drinks with your meal, and can be a good way of finishing off a hard day's themi...

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Themed Dining - Planet Hollywood and Hard Rock

Central Florida has a huge range of dining opportunities for every taste. This Florida Guide includes reviews on many of the restaurants - everyone seems to have their own favourite, be it Italian, Indian, Chinese, American, Mexican........

This article focuses on themed dining - there are ma...

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POLLO TROPICAL

Pollo Tropical is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat. Imagine McDonald or Burger King with a Caribbean and Tropical feel. It leaves normal fast food fare miles and miles behind.

Not many tourists use this fast food chain and it is mainly locals that dine there. I am a fan, the rest of ...

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SUBWAY SANDWICH SHOP: HUNGRY? READ ON

Subway is a more international recognised name nowadays as more shops open across Europe. There are actually 25318 stores in 83 Countries. It is a franchise, hence the reason we are seeing more and more back home. The good thing about Subway in the United States is the price; it is much better va...

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Gaylord Palms - Villa de Flora

We were lucky to be taken to Gaylord Palms by a friend as we would not have thought of venturing into the enormous convention centre. It is worth visiting just for the experience of seeing what can be done in an indoor atrium but the Villa de Flora also offers a very good ding experience at value fo...

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Jimmy Buffet Margaretville

Jimmy Buffet’s Margaretitaville is located in City Walk next to Universal Studio, Orlando Florida. It is a great place for relaxing and a welcome escape from the fun and thrills of the two near by theme parks, Universal Studio and Islands of Adventure. The original Jimmy Buffet Margaretville restaur...

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FINE DINING IN DUX RESTAURANT

Many people ask the question where I can go for that extra special meal. Maybe for a Birthday, Anniversary or even a Wedding dinner celebration? Although dining in Orlando can be more of a causal affair, there are a few pleasant surprises to be found. One of these restaurants is Dux.

Dux...

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PIRATE'S DINNER ADVENTURE

This is located just off International Drive at:

6400 Carrier Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407.248.0590

As with many of the dinner shows be sure to look in the free discount voucher books before you go as many of these give vouchers for $5 off adult and $3 off children’s...

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SONIC DRIVE IN FAST FOOD RESTAURANT INTERNATIONAL DRIVE

Sonics American fast food joint is situated on International Drive and it is a 1950s inspired drive in, fast food restaurant. It is a really great place to take the kids, young and old alike. It has been around a while and the original Sonic opened in 1953 and it is still based around that period an...

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Manny's Chophouse

Just arrived back from visiting Mannys Chophouse, and boy was it good!!

Frequented mainly by locals it was extremely busy, but it was also Fajita two for one night (which were extremely popular) so we did have a wait, no problem we got drinks from the bar and found it was still happy hour...

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Charleys steakhouse

Deceiving from the outside, but absolutely stunning on the inside, this is an absolute gem of a find. Situated on Parkway Blvd Kissimmee off the 192 this family owned restaurant has operated since 1974.

They specialize in steak (obviously) and use only the best cut’s selected from only the...

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Beef 'O' Brady's

Located just off junction 55 on the I-4 and on the US 27, Beef O Brady’s (or beefs for short) is one of the best places to eat if you are staying in a villa on or near the US 27.

The restaurant offers many dishes from good old fashioned home cooking to the more traditional pancakes in the mo...

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All you can eat Breakfasts

In all our years visiting Florida, and staying in Villas, we had not to date managed to get up early enough to sample an all-you-can-eat breakfast to set us up for spending the day at the theme parks. We were determined to do so this trip.

We checked out the nearest ones to our community, Fou...

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JT's FAMILY RESTAURANT

This popular family restaurant is located at:

8553 West Irlo Bronson Hway – located 4 miles west of the Disney World entrance on the 912 heading towards the 27 next to Orange Lake Country Club.

It is very convenient for guests staying in the Formosa Gardens area, Lindfields or travelli...

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Jockamo

Having driven by this little restaurant many a time, I had always wanted to pop in but alas whilst we were in the area we were always heading off to Dunkin Donuts. Now last month fate shown on me and I got to try it out by accident!

Having arrived at Dunkin Donuts to have a sandwich and so...

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Restaurants at The Loop

While Orlando’s newest open air shopping complex is now open some of us look forward to that shopping break when you can have a coffee and snack or maybe a larger meal at the end of the day. The Loop located at the intersection of John Young Parkway and Osceola Parkway has combined it’s retail, c...

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Dining Al Fresco in Celebration

If you are like us, wether home or on vacation, if the weather permits you love to eat outdoors.

Orlando isn’t always the easiest place to find restaurants that offer patio dining. Sure, there is always plenty of outdoor dining available at the theme parks, especially at the places offerin...

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Eating Out in Orlando

There certainly is no shortage of choice in restaurants and eating places in the Orlando Florida area. From All You Can Eat Buffets to Cuban, Mexican, Italian, Chinese or Thai, to Indian or Japanese, the selection is unlimited!

Breakfast deals are fantastic and so affordable. Many fu...

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Evenings out for teenagers in Orlando (Xmas &amp; New Year)

We have 2 teenagers (a boy 15 & a girl 14) and were looking to go out for Christmas Eve & New Years Eve. We had received several recommendations from the forum but didn’t really want to do a theme park. We were looking more for a relaxing evening, maybe a nice meal with a bit of a party atmo...

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Hard Rock Cafe

I have visited Florida on many occasions and never eaten in a better place, this is without doubt one of the best places to visit in Florida.

If you have not been to The Hard Rock Cafe before they serve good old traditional American food (Burgers, steaks, chicken, huge salads etc), there is a...

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Artist Point Restaurant

If you want to discover one of the best kept secrets in Disney’s culinary array then take a trip to The Wilderness Lodge. It is modelled on the historic Old Faithful Lodge in Yellowstone National Park and is worth a visit in its own right. However nestled at the back is the subject of this review th...

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A tasty treat and a darn good seat!!

So many dining options are available to you when you visit Florida, and it goes without saying, that Disney come up trumps every time in my family’s book!!

Having visited a few of our favourite places on our recent trip, we decided, following a recommendation from a number of friends and i...

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Seeing RED for the first time!!!

Having spent a number of years visiting Florida, Orlando in particular, it may surprise some travellers if I say we were NOT too adventurous when it came to our choice of restaurants. For many of our early visits , we did have 2 small children with us and it would be fair to say we were watching our...

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Eating Out and Eating In Around Champions Gate

We were very pleasantly surprised at the variety of eating out choices we had within 5 minutes of our Ashley Manor home. What was even better was that most of them would deliver if we were too tired to go out again in the evening.

It was not just take-away Pizza, but crepes, gourmet meals, It...

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Dining at Carrabbas

Carrabbas. One of our favourite places to eat. There are a couple of them in the area. One is located in the Formosa Gardens area on the 192 at 7890 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747 (407) 390-9600).

You need to get here early as it gets very busy and for good reason the food is exc...

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Nathan's

We first came across Nathan’s when we drove up the Florida Turnpike from Miami to Orlando, and stopped at one of the numerous Service Areas on the way. Several of these have a Nathan’s within, and we decided to take a look at what they had on offer. All the Service Areas on the Florida Turnpike have...

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Xmas at Manny's Chophouse

Our latest trip to Manny’s Chophouse turned into a pre Xmas meal/celebratory Anniversary dinner for some close friends of ours. We were a party of ten, so were prepared for a bit of a wait for a table, especially as when we arrive at 7:30pm and there were lots of people waiting. You expect this and ...

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Villa De Flora

After hearing lots of good reports about this restaurant we decided to join a large group of homeowners from our community and have a get together the Sunday evening before Christmas.

The restaurant is situated in Gaylord Palms and is a buffet style set up. We arrived at the restaurant aro...

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Manny's Chop House

If you fancy somewhere a bit different to eat why not try Manny’s. It’s located a little outside the main tourist area, but it is quick and easy to get to.

To find it head south on the US 27. You need to drive about 9 miles south of the intersection with I4 (Exit 55). Once you pass the Walma...

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LA FORCHETTA RISTORANTE ITALIANO - A real Italian restaurant

This delightful real Italian restaurant opens at 2pm every day just after Papa has started up his huge ovens. It stays open until quite late at night, depending on how many people are still wishing to eat. It is a wonderful place for a late lunch or early dinner as it's usually quite quiet at these ...

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SHELLS CASUAL DINING RESTAURANT

If you love seafood then you just have to visit this place. Every time we are in Orlando we just have to pay this place a visit. It is one of our family favorites and we just can’t get enough of their Clam Chowder. Not only do you get loads of delicious clams but also loads of potatoes, bacon and sp...

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Where to eat in Orlando

Orlando has some of the best restaurants in America offering a wide variety of cuisine. The quality of food is fantastic, as is the service and the prices. In general any dining experience in Orlando is a pleasure and you would have to go a long way to find a bad meal. Remember portions will be o...

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DENNY’S FAMILY DINER

Looking for a cheap but cheerful way to feed the family? Then why not head for your local Denny’s restaurant. Denny’s is a chain of no nonsense diner style restaurants and you are never too far away from one. WWW.DENNYS.COM will advise you where the nearest one is located in relation to where you ar...

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JAMBA JUICE

One of the great delights of visiting Florida is the abundance of wonderful tropical fruits and juices. But until you have visited Jamba Juice you haven’t lived! Once you have tasted their fruit drinks and smoothies you will see why they are so popular.

We first discovered Jamba Juice when v...

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Bennigan's

We stumbled across Bennigan’s in Miami, on our first trip to Florida, and it has become a firm favourite for a freshly cooked meal, served promptly and at a great price. Since then we have sampled Bennigan’s in various parts of Orlando, near Tampa, and around the Fort Lauderdale area. We particularl...

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Rainforest Cafe-7

The Rainforest Café in Downtown Disney is a great place for a special meal out for all the family, but it is particularly suitable for children. You can experience the excitement of eating your meal to the accompanying sounds of thunderstorms and animal noises.

The entire restaurant is themed...

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My favourite theme show

I have some tips for which is the best Theme Show to visit and the reasons why I think this is the best show that Orlando has to offer.

Firstly I would say that they all shows in Orlando offer good value for money but its a question of how many you can afford to take the family to, so ...

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Charley's Steak House

A meal at Charley’s Steak House is a mouth-watering meal to remember. This award-winning restaurant has been ranked consistently as one of America’s Top Ten Steakhouses. The quality of their meat is second to none and the service in the restaurant is fantastic too.

As soon as you go in to th...

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Logan' Roadhouse

For a great family meal, with a ‘Western’ atmosphere and with something to please everyone Logan’s Roadhouse on Hwg 192 is a restaurant that is always our first port of call when we arrive on vacation in Florida.

The first thing you will see as you walk in is peanuts – everywhere! There is an...

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Downtown Disney The Market Place (Eating)

As well as all the wonderful shops in The Market Place there are also several very nice Restaurants and other good places to eat.

One of our favourites is The Rainforest Café. This is a fabulous experience in itself even before you have tried the delicious food they serve. You are best teleph...

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Manny's Chophouse revisited

Just last week we decided it for time for another trip to Manny’s Chophouse on the US 27. It is about a 15 minute drive from our house so not too far to travel. We decided to go around 7:30 pm on a Wednesday night. Big mistake! Wednesday night is buy one Fajita get one free deal, so the place was pa...

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CRACKER BARREL (1)

We recently, just last week infact, had dinner in Cracker Barrel located on the US 27. The restaurant is about 10 minutes from our villa and we had often driven past and mentioned we should have a meal in the restaurant one night as it was on our doorstep. We have tried the restaurant before down on...

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Hollywood Brown Derby at Hollywood Studios

When the Brown Derby restaurant was first established in Hollywood,in the 1920s, it was the restaurant of choice of the movie and entertainment industry. The film stars made it their second home, and to have a booth reserved for you was a sure sign that you were one of the very top people. Many cele...

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One Scoop or two?

Slightly hidden away between the Yacht and the Beach Club, two of Disney’s finest hotels, is the Beaches and Cream Soda Shop, a little gem of a restaurant.

Small but charismatic are the words I would use to describe Beaches and Cream. Decked out in the style of an old fashioned 50’s soda shop...

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The Columbia Restaurant, Celebration

One of our favourite restaurants is the Columbia which is located on Front Street in the town of Celebration. The restaurant overlooks Celebration’s main lake so it's a great setting for a fantastic meal.

The Columbia is one of a chain of seven restaurants scattered across Florida the origina...

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International House of Pancakes

First of all here is a quick bit of background to this well-known and much loved eating establishment. The very first International House of Pancakes opened in 1958 in a suburb of Los Angeles. Within four years there were 50 restaurants, as the American eating public quickly caught on to the idea of...

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Cracker Barrel-Old Country Store

Cracker Barrel is quite unique as it is both a store and a restaurant, hence the name so you can shop, eat or do both. This is a country wide chain with various locations through out the Orlando area. They are easy to spot with the traditional country store wooden exteriors and rocking chairs lin...

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Breakfast at Perkins

Perkins was the very first place we went out to for breakfast, on our very first visit to Orlando, and I have had a soft spot for it ever since.

The service is good and the atmosphere is cosy and very family friendly. After a warm welcome at the door and being shown to your table, you are pr...

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Restaurant recommendation in the Rotonda area

This summer we spent a very pleasant 10 days on the Gulf Coast of Florida at Rotonda. As relatively new villa owners, we had not recognised the importance of reserving some key time during the year for ourselves to visit our own home away from home. Hence, we found ourselves unable to get the full ...

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Disney’s best restaurants

When you start with a title like that you just know that someone else will have another view. Mine is based 30 years of visits to Disney and many meals in most of their restaurants. I have tried to pick out 6 different styles where hopefully none will disappoint.

Victoria and Albert’s in Di...

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Seasons 52 sophisticated grill and wine bar.

Seasons 52 sophisticated grill and wine bar. Seasons 52 is a very sophisticated grill and wine bar located on Sand lake road.

Their food is extremely healthy and they only use natural cooking techniques such as grilling over oak and mesquite, which gives the food exceptional taste and fewe...

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An Evening at Ohana

Ohana, situated at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, describes itself as an all you-care-to enjoy you can eat family-style feast served right to your table.
We booked our table 2 weeks in advance by calling Walt Disney World dining reservations on 407-939-3463, I would recommend reservations well in ad...

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Real Soul Food

Places to eat in Florida, the Orlando area especially , do vary dramatically, which is just another reason to love the place!! But, one place I did choose to eat in on one of our trips was, The House of Blues at Downtown Disney. The reason we came to treat ourselves on this occasion to something...

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Cheesecake Factory

The cheesecake factory strives for the best possible food and service and when you walk through the doors you know you are in for something special.

Just for a little history :---

Few people have achieved in their lifetimes what the Overtons did….Oscar and Evelyn Overton realized...

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Tony Roma's - The Place For Ribs

Locations: US192, International Drive, S. Apopka Vineland Rd. to name only a few

Price Range: Dinner Entrees from $9-$18 approx

They say its “The Place” for ribs and we would certainly agree with them. We are such fans of the Baby Back Ribs that we have looked on their website and foun...

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The Olive Garden

Another place not to be missed in this beloved state is The Olive Garden. Founded in 1982 now a family of local restaurant’s focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience. They are proud to serve fresh ,high quality Italian food.

You can find several of these ...

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Beef 'O' Brady's

In 1985 in Brandon Florida Jim Melody dreamed up the idea of a neighborhood pub where friends and families could gather to enjoy good food and sports in a comfortable friendly atmosphere.

Together with his wife Jeanette they embellished the Brady family name to arrive at the unlikely , y...

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Houlihan's

Formerly Gilbert/Robinson, Inc., this company was founded by famed Kansas City restaurateurs Joe Gilbert, his son Joseph Gilbert Jr., and Paul Robinson. After combining numerous years of operations knowledge and establishing a common vision, the first Houlihan's was opened on Country Club Plaza i...

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Taste of China

Review of ‘Taste of China’

I would definitely recommend ‘Taste of China’ to anyone visiting the Orlando area. Whilst everyone knows that Florida is home to some of the best steak houses and buffet restaurants they also have a good Chinese restaurant. We find after a couple of weeks of steak a...

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A taste of the Orient

Many visitors to this website will be looking forward to their next Florida visit partly because they enjoy the wide range of excellent food available in the Orlando area. However one aspect of food that has been sorely lacking in the States for as long as I have been visiting is the traditional Bri...

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'50s Prime Time Café - Hollywood Studios

If you do not enjoy your servers chastising you for not eating your greens or telling you off for having your elbows on the table this is probably not the restaurant for you. However if you fancy a bit of playful banter and can give as good as you get, you will really enjoy a meal at Hollywood Studi...

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Celebration Town Tavern (6)

On a recent visit to Celebration we decided to eat out and chose Celebration Town Tavern, a recreation of an authentic New England Tavern. It is a mixture of ‘locals bar’ where locals gather to watch football on the big screen, family tavern and separate special occasion restaurant, ‘The Bostoni...

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Disney's Rainforest Cafe

Disney’s – Rainforest Café

There are two of the Rainforest Café chain based at Disney’s parks in Orlando the first is at Animal Kingdom which is located to the left of the main entrance of the park and the second at Downtown Disney in the Marketplace which is where we eat.

As we were ...

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Sci-Fi Diner - A blast from the past

If you are visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios and fancy eating in a different place to the usual fast food joint then check out the Sci-Fi Diner.

Located near Jim Henson's Muppets 3D, you might almost walk straight past if you don't realize its there. The outside is fairly unobtrusive and un...

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Kobe Japanese Restaurant

Kobe Japanese restaurants are situated in several of the main areas of Orlando such as International Drive & Colonial Drive as well as Clearwater and Tampa. They have won the Florida Foodie awards Readers Choice for the best Japanese restaurant from 1998 to 2003 and so we decided to go and see i...

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Child-friendly dining at Beef OBradys

They say variety is the spice of life, and a major benefit of the great number of holidaymakers visiting Central Florida is that there is a very diverse range of food on offer in the State, adding a further dimension to the many other delights available.

Most visitors will expect to find chea...

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Chevys Tex-Mex - Old Kissimmee (on the 192)

Having been a fan of hot spicy food since I was a young lad, I do like to eat in good tasting Mexican restaurants.

If you love fresh produce Chevy’s TEX-MEX is the place to dine. All the dishes are made with home made ingredients and don’t taste anything like the OLD- EL PASO mixes we...

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Don Pablos Mexican Kitchen

DON PABLO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT REVIEW


Don Pablo’s is situated on International Drive down towards the Conference Centre area. We visited the restaurant on a whim as we had passed it many times on previous visits and had never bothered to go in, so fancying a wee change we decided to give ...

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Victoria and Alberts Resturant Review

Victoria and Albert’s restaurant is located in the Disney Hotel the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. The hotel itself is a bit impersonal as it is so big and it is and hugely expensive, so we were not quite sure what to expect from the restaurant. We had heard good reports so we were hopeful. The occ...

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The Red Lobster

For the best Lobsters in Orlando my money goes on the Red lobster. The atmosphere is great and the food is even greater. It is not your average run of the mill restaurant , but for people who enjoy good quality food that’s the place to go. Freshly caught Maine lobsters are available for a reasonable...

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The Olive Garden

THE OLIVE GARDEN

If you have never been to the Olive Garden restaurant it is certainly one to put on your list to try. There are several around, there is one on International Drive opposite the Mercado , several along on the US192 and another on Sand Lake road.
The atmosphere is lovely and...

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Logans Roadhouse Grill, Orlando

We visited Logan’s Roadhouse Grill on a Sunday evening in July around 7pm. We did not have to wait for a table and were shown to our seats by a friendly hostess and set about deciding what we were going to have to eat from the vast menu, there was just too much to choose from! It was also very diffi...

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The Friendly Fisherman Restaurant, Madeira Beach

If you have had a wonderful day on one of the Gulf beaches, why not bring the evening to a close by visiting the Friendly Fisherman Restaurant, at John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk, located just off Highway 699, south of Clearwater, and just north of Treasure Island? You can’t miss it, there is what...

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Dinner Shows

While you are on holiday in Florida a good way to spend an evening is to experience one of the Dinner shows. There are several to pick from and are located around Orlando. Some are more suitable for children and often get them to interact and join in while others are better for the adults to enjoy a...

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Cafe Tu Tu Tango

Café Tu Tu Tango, on International Drive, is a wonderful place and a fantastic eating experience, as there is always something different going on (and I don’t just mean on the menu).

The interior walls are almost completely covered with an extremely diverse display of the work of differe...

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Buca di Beppo Southern Italian Dining at it’s best.

Buca di Beppo just look for the name it means “joe’s basement”

In The summer of 1993 the first Buca di Beppo opened in a Minneapolis basement, it was hard to find but impossible to forget. Now you can find them all over America.
We love to visit the one in the Florida mall usually on...

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Red Lobster

For our family one of the great things about holidays in Florida is the food. We are all great seafood lovers and when we are in the sunshine state we really indulge ourselves. Our favourite seafood restaurant has got to be Red Lobster. We have visited several Red Lobster outlets in and around th...

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Villa de Flora at Gaylord Palms Hotel

We decided to meet with a few friends at the Villa de Flora restaurant as none of us had tried it before. As there were 9 of us, we rang first to book a table, not knowing how busy it gets.

We drove to the hotel from our villa (nice easy route, and well signposted, the hotel even has its...

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Character dining at the Garden Grill – Epcot

If you are looking for one of the better Disney dining experiences then you would do well to consider lunch at Epcot in the Garden Grill, where delicious food is combined with playful Disney characters who will interact with you throughout the meal.

Booking ahead is advised however we ac...

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Just Desserts – a sweet tooth’s guide to Florida

Every time, we go to Florida, as soon as we get off the plane, my mouth starts watering in anticipation of all the lovely desserts I am going to encounter over the next 2 weeks.

As portions are so big in the States, most days we can only manage a starter and main course (or entrée) but I...

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Beef O Bradys

Beef O Brady’s are a chain of Sports Bars that have been springing up throughout Florida. We use the one on the 192 located at:

The Shoppes of Vista del Largo
8687 West Irlo Bronson Hwy
West 192

407 239 7710.

To reach this you can go west on the 192 from I4 towa...

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Epcot Dining

You really are spoilt for choice whether you want enjoy a snack, down for lunch or have a relaxing meal when you visit Epcot.

If you want just a quick bite you can go to Showcase Plaza’s Refreshment Port where you can get drinks, McDonald’s French Fries, Chicken McNuggets and McFlurry de...

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Chef Mickey''s

Having been to a few character meals, we decided to book Chef Mickey this year at Contemporary Resort – the restaurant where the Magic Kingdom monorail goes through. Our theory was that if was not weather for a park we could still go and enjoy the characters and a good meal without using a Disney...

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Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede

This is one of the many dinner/entertainment shows available in Orlando. Set in the replica of a huge barn, this entertaining show presents a contest between the North and South around the time of the civil war.

Upon arrival you can walk along past the stables for the shows horses and hav...

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Dolly Parton's Dixieland Stampede Review

We arrived at 5pm for the pre-show which began at 5. 15 pm. We already had pre-paid tickets but still had to wait in line for about 15 minutes before getting to the cashier and exchanging the tickets for our seat row tickets. You are shepherded into the show with the obligatory stop for a souveni...

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The Tutu Tango Experience

Fancy something a little different from the usual American dining experience of pile it high portions?

Want to eat somewhere where the focus is on variety rather than quantity?

Café Tutu Tango is a vibrant, fun and constantly surprising place for an exciting and intimate meal. We f...

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Eating Out Whilst In Florida

Eating out in Florida is something of an experience, whether you decide on the all time favourites like KFC, the burger restaurants like Burger King or go for the more formal dining experience. There is something to suit all tastes.

Some of the more popular restaurants are the “all you ca...

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Orlando Dinner Shows

Many families are exhausted at the end of the day in Orlando but for those who want an evening out these are some of the Dinner Shows you may wish to visit.

ARABIAN NIGHTS

6225 W.Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee – located half a mile east of I4 on Highway 192. 407 239 9223

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Must-Do Snacks In Orlando

We have been visiting Florida for some 20 years now and have found many snacks that we love and we keep on trying more! If you like your food, Florida is a great place to vacation……..here are some of our favourites and “you must try” snacks!

At the Parks, if you want a quick bite to eat ...

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Cracker Barrel Restaurant And Retail Store

For several years our only experience of Cracker Barrel was looking down on them as we passed exits on the I4 and wondered why their car parks were so full and there were always a lot of people sitting in rocking chairs outside. Our initial perception was that they were some kind of store and it ...

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Cafe Tu Tu Tango

In our never ending quest to try every restaurant in Orlando we ventured to Cafe Tu Tu Tango.

Situated on International Drive, it is right in the centre of the tourist area. The restaurant itself claims to "fill all your sensorial needs". The setting is a Spanish Artists Loft and...

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Texas De Brazil

On our never ending quest to sample the best variety of restaurants in Orlando we happened on this one quite by chance. Not having much of an idea what it was like, other than it was billed as yet another “all you can eat”.

That was the first mistake of the evening; this is certainly NOT y...

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Dolphin Hotel Restaurant

Todd English's bluezoo

The adults in our party recently visited one of the newest entries in the Walt Disney World restaurant arena at the WDW Dolphin Hotel, Todd English’s bluezoo. Owner Todd English is well known for his Boston flagship eatery, Olives, and he has outlets in Las Ve...

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JT's Prime Time Family Restaurant And Bar

This restaurant is situated at:

8553 West Irlo Bronson Hwy (192)
Kissimmee
FL34746
Tel: 407 239 6555

and is one of the favourites for our villa guests from all over the world. It is located 4 miles west of Disney World entrance on Highway 192 next to Orange Lake Country ...

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TGI Friday's

TGI FRIDAY’S have many restaurants dotted around the Orlando area.

The best locations are:

7798 W Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee. (407-397-4300)
5034 W Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee. (407-397-2848)
12543 SR535, (Disney) Orlando (407-827-1020)
8955 International Drive,...

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Arthur's

Arthur’s 27 is located within The Wyndham Palace Resort and Spa which is situated at 1900 N Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830. Tel 407-827-3450.
The restaurant is open from1800 - 2200 hrs daily. All major credit cards are accepted.

Valet parking is available for $5 but...

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Outback Steakhouse

The Outback Steakhouse is a chain of restaurants throughout the USA. We visited the restaurant on the US192 on a Tuesday evening.

Having first visited, with my husband, one in another location back in 2000 where we had to send our steaks back for being overcooked, the chain was well down o...

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Dining at Texas De Brazil

Texas de Brazil is situated at 5259 International Drive. Having driven by and dismissed it in the past as it was at the touristy end of I drive I decided we needed to give it a try. I had read an article in a local magazine about it and it looked very nice. Further research on their website convi...

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Texas De Brazil

We missed this little gem.

We’ve been to Florida six times in the last six years and we still missed it.

Fortunately we now have some friends over there who pointed us in the right direction, and if you’re looking for somewhere for that really special meal for that really special oc...

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Vegetarian Food in Orlando

When I think of American food, I think of steaks, hamburgers and ribs. Not the greatest options for vegetarians! However, as a vegetarian and regular visitor to Orlando, amongst all the steak houses and lobster buffets I have managed to find a number of restaurants offering excellent meat-free op...

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Thank Goodness It's FRIDAY'S

We have had several good experiences in TGI Fridays.

There is an abundance of meals to choose from and they really do cater for everyone's taste and offer some great variety and options for the little ones.

The prices are really good and much less than back home in the UK and as ev...

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Traditional Meals at Cracker Barrel

If you want to take your family to a restaurant where they serve traditional food that doesn’t cost the earth – try Cracker Barrel.

We chose this restaurant as every time we passed by it, the car park was always full, regardless of the time of day.

Upon approaching, we noticed ...

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TGI Fridays, Orlando

This is one of our favourite restaurants in Orlando, made all the more enjoyable by the fact that the prices in dollars are usually the same as charged in pounds in the UK ie £14 = $14.

We have visited several TGI’s in the Orlando area but tend to go to the one in Formosa Gardens more...

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Carrabba’s – Italian Grill, Orlando

Our local favorite restaurant at home is a lively Italian, which has been run by the local Mafia (only joking) for years where their fish special are great and their Lasagna is billed “just like mamma used to make”, and best of all they serve Peroni beer.

So image our delight, at finding C...

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Red Lobster, Orlando

If you like seafood you can’t go wrong in and around the Orlando and Kissimmee areas. There are lots of restaurants offering steak and shrimp and eateries with seafood buffets but one of our favourite restaurants to visit is Red Lobster.

There are several branches of this franchise along t...

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Boma - Flavours of Africa

"Boma - Flavors of Africa" in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of my favourite places to eat whilst in Orlando.

Boma is a family all-you-can-eat buffet featuring soups, salads, seafood, meats, fresh fruits and a wonderful selection of desserts. You don’t need to...

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Woodlands - Pure Vegetarian South Indian Cuisine

When it comes to dining out in Florida, one thing is certain - if you are a meat eater and have a big appetite you will think you have died and gone to heaven! Vegetarians however have tended to draw something of a short straw when it comes to finding suitable meals. For a start there is the dif...

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Fulton's Crab House

Fulton’s Crab House – A Most Appetizing Showboat

If you love seafood and are looking for either a romantic dinner for two or a family meal, Fulton’s Crab House in Downtown Disney truly fits the bill. One of our favorite restaurants in the Disney area, Fulton’s boasts some of the best seafo...

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Rainforest Cafe at Down Town Disney

If you are looking for a wild dining experience that the whole family will enjoy, try one of Orlando’s two Rainforest Café Restaurants. Choose from either the Animal Kingdom location or the Downtown Disney location. The Animal Kingdom location is on the left side of the park entrance, however ent...

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The Garden View Lounge at Disney's Grand Floridian

Our vacations in Orlando are never complete without an Afternoon Tea at The Garden View Lounge in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa – we try to visit at least twice each trip. Decorated in light pinks, salmons, whites and greens of the resort, The Garden View Lounge is situated in a small i...

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IHOP

Possibly one of the best breakfast eating experiences in Kissimmee. We love IHOP. They have a large menu which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and despite their name sell more than just their world famous pancakes: steak, omelettes, burgers and steak. However, their pancakes are mouth watering...

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The Cheesecake Factory (1)

Located at the Mall of Millennia in the middle of the ground floor this eatery is perfect for everyone and despite the name offers more than just cheesecake! The ambiance is great and slightly more upmarket than your regular Orlando restaurant.

The menu is huge and claims to offer over 200...

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Bahama Breeze Restaurant

“Our restaurant exists for one purpose: to provide great food, refreshment, and enjoyment to every guest, every time. Extraordinary good food is the cornerstone of our restaurant. Whether it is Paella, or our signature drink, the Bahamarita, we present it in the upbeat, informal style of the C...