Any Orlando residents here ?

stuartadair1
stuartadair1 Posts: 46 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hello all,

Not wishing to turn this into a holiday forum, but is anyone here from the Orlando / Kissimmee area ?

I've read all the tourist website's but where are the places you would recommend eating? Where do the locals go to eat ?

Thanks

Stu

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  • rosumcakes
    rosumcakes Posts: 2 Member
    I really love Pom Pom's Teahouse for sandwiches and Pho 88 for vietnamese.
  • kitigonkukoo
    kitigonkukoo Posts: 218 Member
    Orlando here. :)

    TOTALLY depends on what you are looking for, as far as cuisine. There's really no such thing as "Florida" cuisine- it tends to lean towards seafood, and spanish-based food.

    There are a lot of amazing restaurants here though! Orlando is pretty well known for it these days.
  • Wingwoman21
    Wingwoman21 Posts: 37
    I've heard the Loving Hut is good for vegan/veggie options but I haven't tried it yet.
  • mallorybriann
    mallorybriann Posts: 1,380 Member
    My (not so healthy, but oh so delicious) suggestions:

    Oblivion Taproom (crazy burgers, great beers)

    - http://www.obliviontaproom.com

    Sea Thai (amazing pad thai! cheap lunch)

    - http://seaorlando.com

    4Rivers (delicious BBQ, neat sodas/drinks, yummy bakery)

    - http://4rsmokehouse.com

    Tibby's (good ol' NOLA food)

    - http://www.tibbysneworleanskitchen.com

    Lazy Moon (pizza slices as big as your head)

    - http://www.eatdrinkandbelazy.com
  • EZaccone85
    EZaccone85 Posts: 107 Member
    Johnny Rockets...love them
  • ElicitDreams
    ElicitDreams Posts: 73 Member
    The best places I know to eat are in the northern area of Orlando. Thai House in downtown on Colonial is amazing, also 4Rivers BBQ is excellent and that's in Winter Park.
  • kitigonkukoo
    kitigonkukoo Posts: 218 Member
    :wink: Our choices when we go out, with out-of-town friends and on our own (tho we don't go out a lot anymore- saving $!)

    Seafood: Moonfish & Roys
    Steakhouse: Moonfish, Charlie's Steakhouse, and Texas de Brazil
    Tapas: Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant & Cafe Tu Tu Tango's
    Wings/Sports bar: Orena's (near sea world)
    Italian- Carrera's (not expensive) Timpanos (expensive)
    Thai- Thai Thani
    "American"- O'Charley's
    Orlando Ale House


    Dinner Show: (comedy) Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Show
    Piano bar: Howl at the Moon (our favorite place!!!)
    Cheap(er) drink at Universal Studios: Cigarz at CityWalk (upstairs across from Panda Express)
    Bar Louie! Great place! $2 build-your-own burgers on Tuesday's. :)

    EDIT: these are all located in the attractions area- Dr. Phillips, I-Drive, Universal Blvd area. (where I live and work)
  • Rowan813
    Rowan813 Posts: 170 Member
    The Ravenous Pig in Winter Park for really good food, but don't be on a diet. The Tasitng room and The Chef's Table at the Edgewater in Winter Garden if you want something special on the West side.
  • ElicitDreams
    ElicitDreams Posts: 73 Member
    How in the hell did I forget about Ale House? That's my FAV place to go. Good cheap food with cold beer. They have locations all over the place. Another of my favorite 'splurge' places is Kobe Japanese Hibachi. The BEST hibachi I've ever had. They've also got locations all over the place.
  • Tracepa98
    Tracepa98 Posts: 219
    I used to live in Orlando. Some of my favorites were...


    PR's Taco Palace in Winter Park. Its a bit of a Dive place but the food is delicious.
    Fiddler's Green in Winter Park

    Egg Roll 99- Best chinese takeout near Univeral Studios
    Broadway Pizza (visitors circle, I-Drive)- Best NY style pizza

    Wolfgang Puck's at Downtown Disney
  • lookpretty
    lookpretty Posts: 276 Member
    China168 in Dr Philips on Turkey Lake rd next to the Golds Gym. I walk over there several times a week. Great family, great food, healthy options, and low prices, especially lunch.
  • junodog1
    junodog1 Posts: 4,792 Member
    I used to live in Orlando. Some of my favorites were...


    PR's Taco Palace in Winter Park. Its a bit of a Dive place but the food is delicious.
    Fiddler's Green in Winter Park

    Egg Roll 99- Best chinese takeout near Univeral Studios
    Broadway Pizza (visitors circle, I-Drive)- Best NY style pizza

    Wolfgang Puck's at Downtown Disney

    Love Love love PR's Taco Palace. If I have to drive into metro Orlando I will try to find time for PRs.
  • lovelyrose11
    lovelyrose11 Posts: 609 Member
    My (not so healthy, but oh so delicious) suggestions:

    Oblivion Taproom (crazy burgers, great beers)

    - http://www.obliviontaproom.com

    Sea Thai (amazing pad thai! cheap lunch)

    - http://seaorlando.com

    4Rivers (delicious BBQ, neat sodas/drinks, yummy bakery)

    - http://4rsmokehouse.com

    Tibby's (good ol' NOLA food)

    - http://www.tibbysneworleanskitchen.com

    Lazy Moon (pizza slices as big as your head)

    - http://www.eatdrinkandbelazy.com


    I second 4 Rivers! That place is sooo good!!!

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