There are so many options for eating out — too many restaurants to list within 15 minutes drive and, of course, lots of takeaways too. We've attempted to provide you with a broad range of options, if you cannot find something to whet your appetite you can always refer to The Orlando Dining Guide.

The details below are provided for information and in no way should they be taken as a recommendation; we may give opinion on places that we have tried, but at the end of the day it has to be your choice, we all like different things!
Individual Restaurants — Our Favourites
  • Morton's — The Steakhouse at Dr Phillips Blvd: Our favourite steak — make a reservation — you may see one of the many sports stars who frequent this fine restaurant.
  • Bonefish Grill at W Sandlake: Good food, great atmosphere and reasonable prices.
  • Fishbones at W Sandlake: Award winning restaurant — Great fish, seafood and steaks.
  • Moonfish at W Sandlake: Yet another great restaurant — Great food and atmosphere.
  • Columbia in Celebration: Award winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine.
  • Cafe D'Antionio: excellent food at good prices.
  • Ran-Getsu on I-Drive: Authentic Japanese cuisine, accompanied on some nights by the sound of traditional Japanese drums — we once saw Tiger Woods in here.
  • Amura on W Sandlake: The place to go for sushi fans, but plenty of other options on the menu.
Individual Restaurants
  • Red Lobster — on the 192 at Formosa Gardens— Reasonable prices, wide selection (despite the name). The cheese scones are to die for and one of my friends holds the Red Lobster world record for drinking Margaritas!
  • Outback Steakhouse - Aussie Steakhouse and more — the blooming onions are scrummy.
  • Giordanos —  Good Italian restaurant and pizzeria — eat in or take out.
  • Passage to India  — Good Indian food located at the top of the 192 . Eat in or take out.
  • JT’s Prime Time — On the 192 — Steak, Chicken & burgers, a bit shabby inside but the food is ok and reasonably priced.
  • Chevys at Crossroads Lake Buena Vista — Mexican
  • The Butcher Shop  at The Mercado — Char-grilled steaks.
  • Seasons 52 at W Sandlake — you need to book and make sure your credit card is healthy!
Buffet Style Restaurants
As you drive around you will see many restaurants offering ‘ALL YOU CAN EAT for $xx’. Whilst the quality can be variable many provide a good option for a larger family, or if you want to save a few cents. Also check out the local restaurant guide booklets they usually contain vouchers.

Examples are Ponderosa, Boston Lobster Feast, Shoneys, Perkins, Denny's, Houlihans, Sizzler, Coney Island, Western Sizzlin' and Golden Corral.
Themed Dining
We have not tried to any of these ourselves, if you do let us know what you think.

Theme park dining — Don’t forget that you can enjoy themed dining at most of the major theme parks, Breakfast with Mickey, Dine with Shamu! Check out the individual park websites.
Restaurant Locations
  • Downtown Disney — includes the likes of Planet Hollywood.
  • Universal Citywalk — Variety of shops and restaurants including Hard Rock Café, NBA Café, Nascar Café. Beware, however, you may have to pay for parking!
  • Crossroads Mall at Lake Buena Vista — take the 535 exit from I4 — a good range of reasonable restaurants.
  • Restaurant Row, W Sandlake and Dr Phillips Blvd — go west on Sand Lake off I4 — Upscale and classy - So many good restaurants in one place, it provides great choice, but you may need reservations for some.
  • Old Town  — numerous restaurants and shops. Friday & Saturday evenings you may even see some classic cars. Situated south of I4 on the 192
  • Celebration town centre — a variety of good quality restaurants. At Christmas it's worth the visit for the snow and to see the decorated homes!
There are so many restaurants along the 192 it is impossible to list them all — you will drive past. If you call in and enjoy them let us know.

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