Address | 100 S. Eola Avenue |
City | Orlando |
Phone | 407-730-3400 |
Price | $$ |
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Address | 1676 Buena Vista Drive Walt Disney World |
City | Lake Buena Vista |
Phone | 407-828-8739 |
Price | $$$ |
Scott's Review |
It's big, it's loud, it's splashy, and it's more than a little cheesy, but T-Rex can be a lot of fun, especially for kids old enough not to be frightened out of the bejeebers by life-sized animatronic prehistoric lizards. The food is basic, nothing fancy, nothing stellar. But all in all it does a better job than its sister restaurant Rainforest Cafe.
I sampled a soup and entree. The entrée had two items that are offered separately on the menu, barbecued ribs and rotisserie chicken. The soup was a tomato basil, listed on the menu as lava tomato basil. Turns out lava is fairly sweet; who knew?
The ribs, a generous half slab, were tender and the bones easily relinquished the meat, but there wasn’t a lot of distinctive flavoring. The same was true of the chicken, an even more generous half bird. It was nicely cooked and had juicy flesh. But there were no seasonings, no flavor. It’s a common problem with restaurants in tourist areas to dumb down the seasonings so as not to offend the common palate. Pity. The platter also included a healthy portion of waffle-cut fries. Maybe healthy isn’t the right word, but you know what I mean.
... Read moreAddress | 549 W. Par St. |
City | Orlando |
Phone | 407-650-0100 |
Price | $$$ |
Scott's Review |
Finally, a good restaurant at Dubsdread. It’s Sam Snead’slike (the owners here were involved in developing the Sam Snead’s Tavern concept) with an emphasis on simple foods.
The pot roast and filet mignon are standouts, and if you get the Buffalo shrimp, ask the kitchen to make them spicy. And the Tap Room burger is superb.
The rustic dining room is fronted by a wraparound porch that overlooks the Dubsdread Golf Course. It's a lovely spot to enjoy Sunday brunch, and as luck would have it, the Tap Room serves an excellent one.
... Read moreAddress | Edgewater Hotel 99 W. Plant St. |
City | Winter Garden |
Phone | 407-230-4837 |
Price | $ |
Scott's Review |
From the couple who brought you the wonderful Chef's Table at the Edgewater, this space - just in the next room - offers a more tapas-like menu with a New Orleans glint. Grilled pork belly, fried chicken livers, boudain balls are all good choices. Service is first-rate.
... Read moreAddress | 901 S. Orlando Ave. |
City | Maitland |
Phone | 407-335-4835 |
Price | $ |
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Address | 125 W. 1st St. |
City | Sanford |
Phone | 407-942-3977 |
Price | $$$ |
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Address | 494 W. State Road 436 |
City | Altamonte Springs |
Phone | 407-951-6928 |
Price | $$ |
Scott's Review |
Address | 2203 Aloma Ave. |
City | Winter Park |
Phone | 407-672-5753 |
Price | $$ |
Scott's Review |
Tibby’s is the latest project from the team that created the outrageously successful Tijuana Flats chain of Tex-Mex eateries: Brian Wheeler, Camp Fitch and Wheeler’s father, Chester. But don’t expect to find a Cajunified version of Tijuana Flats. This is a full-blown, full-service restaurant with an extensive menu of appetizers, entrees and desserts, and from what I tasted, all quite authentic. If what I experienced is any indication, Tibby’s will make those of you who are still lamenting the demise of Jockamo’s say, “Jockamo’s? Who dat?” All of the basic NOLA dishes -- shrimp remoulade, crawfish etouffe, jambalaya, gumbo -- are here and they're all done well, based on family recipes. This one looks like it's going to be a winner.
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