• Woodsby's - turn left out of Crescent Lakes, right at the 17/92 junction, and just as the road goes into a dual carriageway (two lanes), Woodsby's is on your left



• IHOP - best one is, left turn at John Young Parkway and 192 - 1715 W. Vine St., Kissimmee



• Perkins - top of Poinciana Blvd of the left hand side before the 192



• Golden Corral buffet - great if you have kids and good prices. Left out of CL, right onto 17/92 left onto 192 and it's on the right hand side about 500 meters. Just in front of Home Depot.



• Ponderosa - best one is opposite Old Town on 192



• Joanie's Diner - in the Historic Main Street



• Bob Evans - on 192



• Denny's, Poinciana - turn right out of Crescent Lakes and turn right at the bottom at Pleasant Hill Rd - it's on your left just past Wal-Mart.



• Friendlys - on the 192 on Osceola Square Mall


                                 also see the bottom of this page for Breakfast 'Character Dining'        

• Woodsby's is a local's favorite. Directions above - but check out the closing times, as I think they may close early, i.e. 7.00pm



• The Cheese Cake Factory - Mall of Millenia off the I4 - You won't be disappointed, these are the biggest and best pieces of cheesecake you will ever eat. If you have a meal (portions are very big) you may end up with "Cheesecake to go !"



• Manny's Chop House - simple style but great steaks (and very reasonably priced) - about 20-30 minute drive, but well worth it - arrive early and be prepared to wait 15-20 minutes for a table if they are busy. Directions - turn right out of CL, left onto 17/92, then follow the signs for Haines City - it is on the US27, just passed Southern Dunes (on the right hand side). Can also go down the I4 and get off at Haines City. Kids eat free - every Monday and Tuesday off the Kid's Stuff Menu. The limit is 2 children (10 and under) per adult with entree



• Villa De Flora at Gaylord Palms - an up market buffet in a totally unique setting of a tropical rainforest. Located at the Gaylord Palms hotel on the Osceola Parkway. This is one of our favorites. Offer choices of dishes from mainly European countries. Call them to check on the specials - they have themed nights such as Spanish, French, Italian etc, but always an excellent selection irrespective of the night.



• Old Hickory Steakhouse at Gaylord Palms - a steakhouse that serves some of the best steaks in Orlando. They use only the highest quality Black Angus steak. If you like cheese there is a very good selection to choose from and the wine list is very good. Not the cheapest place in town but you get what you pay for.



• Hard Rock Café - if you are visiting Universal Studio's then be sure to pay a visit to the Hard Rock Café (it is one of the biggest in the world), but get there early to avoid the queues.



• Texas De Brazil - one of the nicest meals we have had in Florida, but expensive comparative to other places.



• Seafood - Fultons Crab house at Downtown Disney



• J Ts Prime Time Restaurant & Bar - 6553 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy.



• Sonny's Real Pit BBQ 3189 S. John Young Pkwy., Kissimmee 407-847-8889. This is a relatively inexpensive restaurant, mainly steak menu.



• Charley's - voted one of Orlando's best Steak Houses - 2901 Parkway Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747 - Tel: 407 396 6055 - Take exit 64A off I4 and take the first turn on the left.



• Fishbones - owned by the same people as Charley's Just off the I4 going north, on Sand Lake road, about 50 yards on the left passed the intersection with International Drive. Upmarket Fish and Steak house.



• Mimi's Café - this is located near to the Loop Shopping Mall on John young Parkway. As you drive up John Young when you come to The Loop. Mimi's is just in front of Ashley furniture (on the right hand side).



• The Outback Steakhouse - on the 192 (top of Poinciana Boulevard) - 3109 W Vine St, Kissimmee - 407-931-0033

• La Forchetta Italian - mix with the locals - excellent food, family run business and always made to feel welcome. Phone # 407 933 4215 Directions: left out of Crescent Lakes, right onto the 17/92. Stay on this road until you come to the big Railway bridge. As you go down the other side of the bridge the restaurant is on your right.



• Tuscan Brios at the Millenium Mall



• Olive Garden at the Millenium Mall or on International Drive by the Convention Center



• Carrabba's Italian Grill 7890 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy., Kissimmee 407-390-9600



• Macaroni Grill 3250 N. John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee 407-933-6995

 McDonalds  (Just incase the kids insist !)

• 17/92 - turn left out of CL, right on 17/92, go over Pleasant Hill road and its on your left



• Poinciana Town Centre - turn right out of CL, right on Pleasant Hill and it's on your left by Wal-Mart.

• The Olive Garden



• Chilis (bean burger) - 3250 N. John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee



• Bahama Breeze



• Villa De Flora at Gaylord Palms



• Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge - has an award for the best vegetarian menu in Orlando



• Seasons 52 - on Sandlake Road

• Golden China Buffet - is good near marker 4 on the 192 west. Turn left out of CL, right onto the 17/92 and all the way upto John Young Parkway and take a left onto vine Street (192). Drive to marker 4



• New York China Buffet - 12173 S Apopka Vineland Rd (near to Disney)



• Ace Buffet - is very good. As you are going East on 192 from 27, it's on the right hand side opposite Beef O'Brady's.



• Osaka Japanese Steak House - 3155 W. Vine St., Kissimmee 407-847-8822



• New Century Chinese Restaurant - 835 Cypress Parkway . Kissimmee



• No. 1 Chinese Restaurant - 1550 W. Vine St., Kissimmee - Very inexpensive and good food.



• Regent Chinese & American Restaurant - 2250 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy

• Chipolte Mexican Grill - 3250 N. John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee 407-846-3364. Some recent guests commented on how good this restaurant was for service and food.

 Character Dining   - call 407-WDW-DINE / 407-939-3463 to book

• Chef Mickeys Breakfast Contemporary Resort - Modern relaxed environment with very good food. This is probably our favorite, just because of the choice of food. It is help yourself and you can eat as much as you like. Characters seem less rushed than in some other restaurants. Only had breakfast here, but I'm sure dinner would also be excellent.



• 'Ohana - Polynesian Resort - Mickey and Friends - This is another of our favourites for Breakfast. Children (and adults) can get up and dance around the room to Hawaiian music and the staff handout the musical instruments for the kids to play with. Food is served at your table.



• The Grand Floridian - Meals with Cinderella, the Prince, Fairy Godmother, etc.



• 1900 Park Fare - Grand Floridian Resort & Spa - Breakfast with Mary Poppins and Friends and Dinner with Cinderella and friends.



• Cape May Café - Beach Club Resort - Goofy and Friends



• Cinderella's Royal Table - Magic Kingdom in the Castle! - Cinderella and Friends



• Donald's Breakfastosaurus - Animal Kingdom - Donald and Friends - Serves just breakfast.



• Wonderland Tea Party - Lunchtime menu - Alice in Wonderland



• Phone Seaworld not Disney - Shamu and Crew breakfast at Sea World which we highly recommend. Food, characters and show really good.