Have you had them ? How good are they?

Would hate to drive long way for nothing.

Thanks.

I'll second Terra Mia .

Stephano's in Winter Springs - perfect example of a good family run Italian [ genuine] restaurant.

Fat Boys at St Cloud/ Kissimmee and Sonny's , both on Arlo Bronson Highway is only BBQ places I know of in that area.

Neither will not knock you sox off. Just a good enough to satisfy a BBQ craving.

That looks pretty authentic!

Anyone have a rec on where to get really good BBQ beef ribs?

I know they are hard to find but I''m sure somebody out there has made a discovery!

Tibby's New Orleans restaurant on Aloma in Winter Park has a decent muffuletta sandwich.

I suggest you some green and black olives , jarred gardenia , a little red wine vinegar and EVO and blend [ chop] in a processor.

Then get your mortadella ,and other deli meats at Publix, find adecent bread [ chiabatta suiprisingly works well] and make your own muffalatta.

BTW, the olive mixture is awsome on grilled anduille sausages!

I crave a real cassata cake made in Orlando.

Any recommendations??

Need a good recomendation for breakfast restaurant near the Miramar / Sawgrass Expressway area - or heading north. to Palm Beach.

Thanks.

I have a yen for this dish and have never ordered it here in Orlando.

i know my Chowhound friends will lead me to the best place to enjoy them.

Thanks for the recs.

Is the CS truck there every day?

What's your first choice for burgers?

Got an urge for some but do not know of one place that makes their own.

Help?

Mazzaro's is definitly on the list.

Thanks for the suggestions

Thank you so much for these suggestions.

I will check them out but would appreciate more comments from Chowhounders.

Definitly need a good - I mean very good Italian and steak joint.

Preferably , family owned.

Early September I'll be hosting dear friends for a golf weekend.

Staying in Clearwater and playing at Innesbrook resort and up to Brooksville for a day.

Need recs for Italian, BBQ, fresh fish and best burgers.

Not high end please but looking for a good dining experience , fun atmosphere and a good wine/ beer selection.

I live in Orlando - they are from NYC- need I say more.

I finally got there when there was no line AND a parking spece was availiable.

Had the Beef Brisket sandwich - came unsauced as requested.

Portion size was adequate for the price.

Easily the best brisket I've had - flavor, texture just right.

Sauce is to my liking so I'm looking forward to next visit for the ribs.

Have to tip your hat to them for creating such a successful business.

Not everything is "the best" but what place has every item to your liking?

In summary - worth the visit.

The Lakeland restaurant is Harry's Seafood and Bar - many Cajun/ Creole dishes and the best Shrimp and Grits i've had so far.

Need more recs.

Got a yen for S&G but the best I've found is in Lakeland.

I don't mind the drive but there must be some places closer that serve this great dish.

Help.

Worst food I've had in months!

Amazing they are still open - must get tourist only.

However ,this is only my personal opinion.

Thought it was mediocre at best - not a great loss to the Orlandio restaurant scene.

However we DO NEED a great Cajun/ Creole place!

Looking to out for at raditional turkey day feast.

Must be north of downtown and not too high priced [ under$40 p/p]

Thanks

These awards lose credibility when places like Pizza Hut get " Best Pizza".

Survey should be named " Favorite Places" .

Things are better compared to 10 years ago when most inferior chains took many catagories.

Great that you shared this experience.

Thank You.

Second the opinion on Anthony's Coal Fired. Pizza

Love the pizza and wings but never tried the ribs.

Heading there tonight!

Just back and here are my observations / experience:

FRIDAY-
Ate lunch at Gulf Cafe - very good baked Feta cheeze / roasted peppers appetizer. Enough for two for a light lunch. Menu looked quite varied and I regret not returning .

Dinner at Banana Cabana . Wife had a nice Caribian shrimp dish with rice. I had " Island 's Best Crab Cakes - all lump meat."
Yeah right. Tasty but about the same type you would find at Publix - claw and back meat mostly. Beer was cold., funky atmosphere, good service.

They have a terrific singer who has a great selection of songs.

SATURDAY-
Breakfast at Peaches - wife had very good waffel with fruit.

I had a forgettable CB hash - all potatoes , very little CB and veggies . I sent it back and got scrambled eggs.

Dinner at Waterfront across from City Pier. Wife had excellent Salmon and sides .
I had roasted oysters app, salad with crab cake [ second time no lump crab as advertized] and a nice mac and cheeze side.

Others had excellent fish dishes and there was a very good shrimp/ linguini dish that was enjoyed. Excellent service- A definite recommendation.

The Sandbar, Beaches , City Pier Cafe all looked like they served ordinary food with loud music - howerver they had great views!
We chose to pass them up.

Overall - food on the island was overpriced and of less quality than I expected.

Sunday-
Drove to St Armond's Circle and I got a recommendation for a real gem - Claw and Fin [ or Crab and Fin].

Very good food, dynamite desserts, nice cafe atmosphere and reasoanabe prices . I will return there and highly recommend.

Overall a good trip and I'll keep searching for that great crab cake !

Thanks everyone.

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City Pier Restaurant
100 S Bay Blvd, Anna Maria, FL 34216

Banana Cabana Restaurant
4590 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050

Thanks for the recommendations.
I think we are ready - need one more for Italian food.

I'll try again.

Anybody have a recommendation?

or should we go to sourrounding towns?

Staying for three days in August and am looking for casual dinning recommendations for all meals. Include nearby [ within 10 miles ] also.

Spending lots on beachside accommedations so the budget is a little limited but I want more than beer, burgers, pizza, etc.

You know what I mean.

Thanks in advance.

Bubbalou's in Winter Park. and O Boy's BBQ - no woder people fall all over themselves for 4 Rivers.

Ate at Mambo's yesterday and can recommend it highly.

Nice atmosphere since it is table cloth waitress service in a very clean, simple environment..

Lunch special of roast pork, yellow rice and black beans plus plantains - very well prepared.

Not fancy but good and well worth lunch special price.

I had a Muffulatto sandwich at Mazarro's last week and you could not ask for a better Italian cold cuts sandwich. Especially here in Florida.

Yes, they did fold the ingredients , a la a wrap, but 10 seconds with a knife fixed that.

BTW ,where can you get a REAL Italian hot beef sandwich in the Tampa area?