Gator Country

**outbackjack** · 02-17-2013, 07:56 AM

Going to US-IOA over the next few days, but we'll be eating outside of the park for dinner. Any recommendations between the parks and downtown where we are staying? We have 2 kids with us, looking for good food, affordable, clean, and most importantly to me.....not a chain.
Thanks in advance,
Outback

cmyers1964 · 02-17-2013, 08:07 AM

It's a chain, but Rainforest Cafe is really good with great scenery. Also, lots of shops to check out in vicinity.

**toon66** · 02-17-2013, 08:13 AM

I will be meeting a work colleague who is in town from Boston at OceanPrime which is another chain in that area.

I wonder if that location draws the "eye candy" that the one in Tampa does? I do realize it is Sunday, though.

Too bad Cask and Larder isn't open on Sundays. I really would like to try that place.

**apkgator** · 02-17-2013, 09:20 AM

Cask and Larder is awesome, everything it is cracked up to be.

Tampa Ocean Prime> Orlando Ocean Prime

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Originally Posted by toon66

I will be meeting a work colleague who is in town from Boston at OceanPrime which is another chain in that area.

I wonder if that location draws the "eye candy" that the one in Tampa does? I do realize it is Sunday, though.

Too bad Cask and Larder isn't open on Sundays. I really would like to try that place.

jsc28 · 02-17-2013, 09:30 AM

4Rivers

**kurt_borglum** · 02-17-2013, 09:54 AM

Kids ages? If younger boys, try T Rex Cafe in Downtown Disney. Like Rainforest Cafe, except with dinosaurs.

Like Italian? try Portobello. A bit pricey, but good stuff. Again at Downtown Disney.

**jewood592** · 02-17-2013, 09:59 AM

Cafe Tu Tu Tango is a good place for the whole family. My only complaint is that it's on I Drive. I hate I Drive.

FearNoSpear · 02-17-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jsc28

4Rivers

Hands down. Best BBQ in Florida.

**outbackjack** · 02-17-2013, 10:19 AM

Thanks!!!! Going to try these out. Is Cast and Larder kid friendly?

**gatorjjh** · 02-17-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by outbackjack

Thanks!!!! Going to try these out. Is Cast and Larder kid friendly?

remember to post your reviews

**FrankGator627** · 02-17-2013, 11:33 AM

Pretty much everything in that area is going to be a chain.

**toon66** · 02-17-2013, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by apkgator

Cask and Larder is awesome, everything it is cracked up to be.

Tampa Ocean Prime> Orlando Ocean Prime

Too bad 4 Rivers isn't open Sundays.

asn0808 · 02-18-2013, 07:02 AM

Anthony's on corner of Sand Lake Rd and Turkey Lake Rd. Very delicious Tuscan style pizza and pasta. Also try their wings -- they are excellent -- it may sound like an oxymoron, but they are upscale wings.

Also try Brio at Mall of Millenia. BJ's Restaurant near Mall of Millenia is good also -- lots of choices, affordable and clean.

**toon66** · 02-18-2013, 08:25 AM

Basically, go down Sand Lake west of I-4 and you will have more chain options than you could imagine. I understand Rocco's Tacos is quite popular.

It is like the chain restaurant hall of fame down there.