Posts Tagged ‘dining’
Written by JMarsden92 on 02 December 2009
I was given the opportunity to review a restaurant known as Bonefish Grill.
Bonefish Grill started up in St. Petersburg, Fl in 2000. There are now @150 locations throughout the U.S.
We decided to review a location in Florida, as we were away onvacation, and wanted to see what it was like. Finding a good restaurant in Orlando has been hard for us because we don’t live there, but knowing that there are Bonefish Grills in a lot of places makes it so we can visit them again closer to home. I have had some steaks, and food at other restaurants, and the biggest difference between them, and Bonefish is in large part the environment. A lot of places gain a name, and then they sometimes allow the food quality to decrease, and the price to increase. For a restaurant being @9 years old I can see that they are obviously doing things right.
We went to the Bonefish Grill located at 7830 West Sand Lake Road, Orlando. We met up with our friends that were vacationing with us. Reservations aren’t required, but our party consistedof 7 people so we decided to make them. When we got there we were immediatelly greeted, and seated. The restaurant was nicely layed out. We were left with a basket of bread, and we almost immediatelly finished it because we were so hungry. I ordered steak, wife had chicken with goat cheese, and my daughter had chicken tenders. I was offered a salad, but I don’t like most salads at restaurants. The food arrived very quickly. We had no problems with any of the food that we ate. The prices were very reasonable. The service was great for the most part. It may have been a bit slow a few times during dinner.
I rate the restaurant as follows… 9 for food, and 8 for service. I would eat there again in the future.
I think Bonefish Grill will last to be among the top restaurants.
You too can enjoy Bonefish Grill. Check out their website, and find a location near you.
We received a gift certificate to Bonefish, and we were asked to review the restaurant. Receiving the gift certificate had no influence on our review.
Tags: Bonefish Grill, dining, Orlando, restaurant, review
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Written by JMarsden92 on 10 September 2009
We recently ate dinner at a local Chinese American restaurant that had just opened. The original restaurant never faired well with me, and the new one seems just as bad. The restaurant wasn’t even remodeled much from the original Old Country Buffet.
The food stations were well stocked, but the food was below par for my expectations of food. When I eat I want to walk away satisfied, as with anything that I do. The food was basically a colon cleanse for me.
The other amazing thing that I saw was the carving station was unattended. Basically anyone could have grabbed the Razor Sharp Knife, and done whatever they pleased. (Lawsuit waiting to happen.)
I think that theses Chinese-American types need to stop. Cook, and serve what you know best, and stop trying to be like the rest.
Tags: american, chinese, dining
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Written by JMarsden92 on 31 December 2008
I haven’t been there for a little while, but I wanted to give everyone information on a little known location for eating. At Coronado Springs there is a restaurant called the Pepper Market. At the Pepper Market there are “Stations” where you can choose from a variety of foods.
There is a Childrens Station, a Bakery Station, A Deli Station, a Grilled Station, a Mexican Station, a Asian Station, and a Beverage Station. The cost of the food is very comparitive to other high end Disney locations. The prices for each different item is displayed at the stations. You will not receive a bill at your table, so make sure you keep track of your prices.
You tend to your food at the stations, and a waiter / waitress will tend to your drinks, and standard table needs. At the end of the meal a gratuity is automatically added to your bill upon checkout.
For those on Dining Plans, the Pepper Market is considered a Counter Service.
Tags: Coronado Springs, dining, Disney, Disney World, Pepper Market
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