Seamus

While in Orlando next week I will see my niece who is doing a Disney internship. I would like to take her to dinner, preferably at a non-Disney restaurant as I am sure she has had her fill of those. Any suggestions? She doesn't care for sushi but otherwise anything is fair game. I'd lke it to be a nice place but not formal. Thanks!

Orlando_Vic

You don't specify a price range, but I would suggest either Bonefish Grill on Sand Lake http://www.bonefishgrill.com/locator...lando-florida/ or Bahama Breeze on I-Drive (8849 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: (407) 248-2499) or the Lake Buena Vista location (8735 Vineland Avenue Orlando, FL 32821 Phone: (407) 938-9010). Either would be suitable for a young person and you too. Good food and it won't break the bank either. Have fun!

fmpden

I will second B Breeze.

stumpworks73

Also consider Columbia, the Cuban restaurant in Celebration.
Casual but with excellent Cuban from great sandwiches, soups to fine entrees.

Seamus

Thanks, folks - I think I have been to a Bahama Breeze in another part of Florida and enjoyed it so that may be the choice.

nytraveler

If you go to the Cypress Grant Hyatt Resort they have a casuale but good place in the grounds called Hemingway's. Definitely not Disney and not many kids.

321go

Lots of good suggestions! I'll throw Cafe Tu Tu Tango in there as a place that could be fun for a younger person. It's a chain, but has an interesting selection of tapas. And then there's my standby, Seasons 52.

Rachel

Just made reservations at Columbia for my son's college graudation dinner in Orlando-his request. He also speaks of Seasons 52 but was kind enough not to impose that expense upon us for this particular dinner. We havent found a lot of non chain places in our frequent trips to Orlando. It's filled with chains.

Orlando_Vic

"We havent found a lot of non chain places in our frequent trips to Orlando. It's filled with chains."

If it is non-chains that you want, just ask us!

321go

Yes, just ask and we'll be happy to recommend non-chains. Many of them will not be in the tourist areas, but are certainly worth a short drive.

Congratulations on your son's graduation.

Seamus

Well, we ended up at Bahama Breeze and it was just fine. My expectations were not high but I must say the grilled wings appetizer was quite tasty, ribs may not have been the best ever but certainly were good, and the dulce de leche cheesecake was very good. Prices were reasonable, atmosphere casual and service very good.
Thanks to all for the suggestions.