Originally Posted By melissa_m My parents are coming with on this trip, and my mom was asking me how close restaurants, fast food are to WDW? We're staying on site, but will probably drive off site for a couple of meals.
Originally Posted By MrToadWildRider On all of these offsite restaurants I always post about Jungle Jim's. It's located at the Cross Roads JUST off property (or is it still on just not 'in the world'?) They have tons of unique types of burgers. Also, many of the Japanese restaurants around the area are just about as good as the Teppanyaki at EPCOT but cheaper - I think Kobe was the name of one of them that was good. Look in those coupon tourist books too they have discounts in them. There are also those all you can eat Lobster like places (I think one was Boston Lobster something and being from Boston I can tell you they were NOT from anywhere near Boston or Maine.) I'd avoid them. The "Lobsters" they have are awful, they're tiny, and they don't even have edible claws - I don't think they'd be legal in New England. I thought they were giant prawns or something. It's not cheap either, if they were actually LOBSTERS at the lobster feast then yea the price would be good but the place was loud, somewhat dirty, and most of the food was on a scale from either not too good to down right disgusting/scary to eat. There are tons of standard fastfood chains all over too if that's what you're looking for.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Yea I heard the seafood in and around Orlando is pretty awful. When in Rome I guess. There are lots of restuarants in the hotels in DTD as well as off property. Not to mention convient places to get chow like Publix.
Originally Posted By disney pete Mellisa all along the 192 youve got Ponderosa,sizzlers,TGI Fridays,shoneys,denny's and a few chinese/indians.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <Mellisa all along the 192 youve got Ponderosa,sizzlers,TGI Fridays,shoneys,denny's and a few chinese/indians.< and a Walgreens for antacids..LOL !
Originally Posted By Lake Nona Don't forget about Outback,Carrabba's Italian Grill and Cracker Barrel on West 192. If you need a hot wing fix there's a Hooters @ Cross Roads Shopping Centre.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I was being silly. I am sure the food at Hooters is okay. Honestly, I haven't been to one in many, many years, so I can't really comment on the taste of anything there. I just know if I were going to Hooters, food wouldn't be the primary reason for my visit. Hehe.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 actually the wings there are pretty good...haven't been to one in a few years but that is what I remember ( not remember most, but remember)
Originally Posted By Lake Nona I just remembered a couple of places in Doctor Phillips. Ruth Chris Steak House, Roy's, and The Samba Room.
Originally Posted By kennect Nothing that terribly special but a trip to WDW is never complete for us if we don't have breakfast at Perkins Crossroads location at least one time...There is just I like about the place...Maybe it is the eggs benedict...
Originally Posted By typhoonCM Paul's personal favorites... Bahama Breeze off of 535, chili's on 192, Seasons 52 in the Dr. Phillips area (simply AMAZING), and New York Pizza on central florida parkway by publix. CaddyShack bar and grill at festival bay isn't bad, and the cheesecake factory at Mall Millenia is good too. If you're looking for wings, avoid hooters. Planet Hollywood, despite their menu full of crap, has wonderful wings. Celebration also has a wingery off of 192 next to Joes, coldstone and moes called WOW (world of wings, i think) that has REALLY good wings, but they're a bit pricy for a wingery. If you wanna travel a little ways for the BEST wings in florida, take I-4 to I-275 and get off at the exit for 120th ST. Turn left on 49th street, and on the right hand side you will see heaven. Also known as Quaker Steak and Lube. I drive there every other tuesday for all you can eat wing night, 9.99. AMAZING wings and LOTS of flavors. 19 in all i believe.
Originally Posted By hightp Downtown Disney has the Rainforest Cafe, which my family likes, and right up the street, at CrossRoads is an Olive Garden and Chili's (if that hasn't been mentioned).
Originally Posted By jkayjs We really like the Ale House. It is very close but I can't tell you how to get there. Our daughter takes us there often. They have good food and a fun atmosphere. If you are interested I'll ask my husband for the specific location.
Originally Posted By typhoonCM FYI no olive garden or chili's in crossroads. There is an olive garden on palm parkway near crossroads, however.
Originally Posted By stevenp another local's recommendations bahama breeze(apopka-vineland or international) carraba's (192 or kirkman) earl of sandwich and portobello in downtown disney breakfast at kona cafe at poly(experiance tonga toast!!yum) tusker housein animal kingdom the mara at AKL is disney's best quick service/takeout IMHO best mexican in town is on hiawasee in metrowest-asadero jalisco best japenes e AMURA in dr.phillips or Nagoya in metrowest best chinese is kim wu on kirkman or pf chang's at mall f milenia also at festival bay,try dixie crossroads for seafood and for burgers try fuddrucker's,jung le jims at crossroads is also good for burger variety a good buffet at disney is trail's end in fort wilderness. and for fine dining narcoosee's at the grand flo or if you are really going for it victoria and albert's also at the grand floridian. good epcot ding teppenyaki and yakitori housein japan le cellier in cznada fish and chips in england good luck and happy eating
