Budget Dining in
Orlando Florida
By Mark Whichard
Who says that you have to spend big
bucks to get a good meal? If you are vacationing in Orlando you can try
out a number of local restaurants that serve good food at prices that
won’t break your budget. Here is an introduction to some of my favorite
budget restaurants in the Orlando area.
Bennigan's Grill &
Tavern
(Many Locations)
Bennnigan’s boasts of offering 100 types of beer and other drinks as
well, making its alcoholic menu greater than its food menu. The food is
served in a loud, lively atmosphere. Some specialties include the
fire-roasted salsa shrimp, charbroiled and basted in a smoky sauce, the
Monte Cristo, combining ham, turkey, and Swiss and American cheeses on
wheat bread that has been dipped in batter and deep fried. If you are
watching your weight there are several healthy, low calorie "Health
Club" dishes.
Bubbalou's Bodacious
Bar-B-Cue
5818 Conroy Rd.
Orlando, FL 32819
Bubbalou's is considered by local residents to be one of the best rib
restaurants in the area. You can order at the counter, get a drink and
then sit down at a picnic table. You can try the chopped pork sandwiches
and the "Texas caviar," cold black-eyed peas in a spicy vinaigrette. In
addition to the ribs you can choose from the chicken, lamb and smoked
turkey. All of these cooked over an open-pit fire. Be careful for their
"killer" sauce, it can destroy your taste-buds! The restaurant has been
voted Central Florida and Orlando's Favorite BBQ
Restaurant and BBQ Catering Service
by the readers of the Orlando Sentinel
IHOP
(Many Locations)
This chain has been serving mouth watering breakfasts for over 40 years.
They've got a wide variety of pancakes to choose from, including
Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Banana Nut Pancakes, Buttermilk Pancakes,
Country Griddle CakesSM, and fruit-topped pancakes. They also serve a
selection of Crepe Style International Pancakes and French Toast.
Thai Thani
This restaurant is known for its authentic Thai cuisine and the Thai
Thani Restaurant is a must-visit destination for lovers of Thai food.
In addition to the authentic food, it has a décor to match. Thai
artwork and furniture contribute to an ambience that makes you feel
like you are dining at a palace in Bangkok.
Hard Rock Cafe
Orlando
Located at Universal Studios Orlando in the CityWalk entertainment
complex, this Hard Rock Cafe is the biggest HRC in the world and boasts
more pieces of rock 'n' roll memorabilia than any other location.
These are just some of the places in
Orlando where you can eat to your heart’s content and still stay within
your budget. Try them out when you come to Orlando.
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Mark Whichard and his wife
Susan are experts in the field of
Orlando vacation home rentals with
experience dating to 1998. Visit their website:
http://www.keyvacationhomes.com
for more information on Orlando vacation home
rentals.
