Address | 4000 Central Florida Blvd. |
City | Orlando |
Phone | 407-882-0701 |
Price | $ |
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Address | 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd. |
City | Orlando |
Phone | 407-352-6766 |
Price | $$ |
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For my entree I had the mixed grill, an ample sampling of meats, each available also as a single entree, that could easily serve two people. It had adana kebab, seasoned ground lamb formed around a skewer; lamb shish kebab, cubes of tender meat; lamb chops, just in case you didn’t have enough lamb before; dana kebab, cubes of grilled beef; and tavuk kebab, which would be chicken. All were well seasoned and delicious, and were accompanied by rice, a medley of grilled vegetables and small, skinless baked potato. You could make a feast of vegetarian options here.
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Address | 337 N. Shine Ave. |
City | Orlando |
Phone | 407-674-6841 |
Price | $$ |
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Note: This review is from Shine Neighborhood Kitchen, which has changed its name to Maxine's on Shine.
This is the quintessential neighborhood cafe, a lone business in a downtown residential area. Formerly Bravissimo Wine Bar, this space was a destination for people who simply liked the atmosphere. Now they can also like it for the good food. Clams and mussels Catalan, shrimp & grouper Maltese, and pork osso buco were some of the items I enjoyed. The owners -- who also own the decidedly different Graffiti Junktion -- did wonders with the limited space, which started its life, decades ago, as a neighborhood market. The atmosphere is soft and subdued and so very comfortable.
... Read moreAddress | 435 E. Michigan St. |
City | Orlando |
Phone | 407-422-2583 |
Price | $ |
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The menu is brief, a small list of sandwiches and salads that stretch the perimeter of the Mediterranean from Greece to Italy. But in addition to the seven or so sandwiches, there were, on my visit, some other specials available, shown to me by the affable server at the counter. These included a delicious looking spanakopita and vegetarian stuffed grape leaves.
I settled on a gyro from the main menu and the grape leaves from the specials. The gyro, which features the mysterious blending of beef and lamb into a single meat that nature did not intend (but which is pretty tasty), was an ample portion, served on a doughy, warm pita. It had tomatoes and onion and a tzatziki sauce that was thicker than usual. Too many tzatzikis are runny and messy. I liked this one.
The grape leaves were big and plump, not like the Tiparello-sized dolmades that most places serve. They were filled with rice and pinenuts. Nice as a vegetarian option, but I missed the meat.
The staff were all friendly and welcoming. Orders are placed at the counter and workers call out names as orders are ready. If they’re not too busy, they’ll bring it to your table. The small din... Read more
Address | 981 W. Fairbanks Ave. |
City | Orlando |
Phone | 407-539-2650 |
Price | $ |
People would keep coming back to this cramped little eatery even if the food weren't as good as it is (and it's wonderful). That's because the owner makes everyone feel so welcome, often calling out, "Welcome, my brother," to those entering. He also makes sure that no one leaves without being thanked. I wish more restaurant owners would stop by here to see how customer service should be.
Gyros and shawarmas and falafels are the mainstay. All are ample and delicious.
... Read moreAddress | 11951 International Drive |
City | Orlando |
Phone | 407-778-4343 |
Price | $ |
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Address | 5752 International Drive |
City | Orlando |
Phone | 407-375-0000 |
Price | $ |
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Address | 200 Epcot Center Drive |
City | Lake Buena Vista |
Phone | 407-939-3463 |
Price | $$$ |
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