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    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

    3.4 (434 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Melisa F.

    The staff, from the to-go counter to the bartender, is amazing. The food is delicious. The service is quick.

    Melissa N.

    Weeknight dinner. Walked in. Greeted and got seated right away. This is just me and my preference, but the restaurant isn't too well lit. Seems dim for us. But that's my personal opinion. Plenty of parking. Restaurant was busy. Sat for a little bit, tried to look over the menu but the menu was really extensive. Our waitress came by and grabbed our drink orders. Sweet tea, water, and an adult beverage. We were also given the complementary butter croissant. I thought they were suppose to come out warm, it came out to our table almost cold. The warm honey butter was far from it. Total disappointment. The thing that we were really looking forward to the most honestly. Ordered our entrees. Fried fish, ribs, grilled shrimp. Got our sides, loaded baked potatoes, and the broccoli casserole (which was absolutely amazing!), and corn off the cob. Service throughout dinner was fine, she tried to check up on us often, but we'd have to flag her down for things we needed as it took her a while to make her way back to our table. Service could've been better, the croissant could've been warm/hot. But other than that, we finally after driving by here all the time, had the time to pop in for dinner. We may pass on this location as the one in St. Pete really set the standard high for Cheddars.

    Croissants
    Yvethe R.

    Ok, let's start where every Cheddar's meal starts: those warm buttered croissants! Yes yes yes, they are amazing!!!! I took my teen and a friend to have lunch and I sat in another table so they could chat. After my croissant, I ordered their chicken wrap and I have to say it was a larger portion than I expected. Flavor was good and the server was super nice as well. Parking is plentiful as well. I am pretty sure I will be back!

    Chicken Tenders, Queso, and Spinach Artichoke Dip appetizer
    Joe S.

    F Raising Canes, F Popeye's, F Chick Fit A, F Zaxby's, F Huey Magoos, F Chicken Guy, F KFC, and F any other chicken tender place. I hear by decree Cheddars Scratch Kitchen to be the King of Chicken Tenders. They also have pretty reasonable prices in comparison to some of the places that are just overcharging like crazy. They still bring out complimentary honey butter croissants which are a great start to any meal. Service is still great as well. I was thirsty and he kept up with my refills like a champ. Also, you can pay right at the table with their little TV thingy. Easy Peasy! They have a pretty good drink menu too with a Painkiller (limit 2) and other concoctions that won't break the bank. I really need to look into their happy hour too! In the immortal words of The Terminator... I'm coming back for more tenders! KOCT!

    Chocolate cake sundae
    Angel L.

    Went on a Monday night where the restaurant was pretty empty. ordered 6oz sirlion with corn and soup, chocolate Cake sundae. The good: food had great flavors and price was reasonable, can't forget the yummy croissants The bad: meat was undercooked and service was extremely lacking. Couldn't even get a refill of water.

    Nathali N.

    Wow just wow. We came back for a second time and we had the best waiter hands down. I came in with my brother and my daughter and we have the same as always. My steak was on point juicy and tender with just a bit of spice. They came out quick and fast. Our waiter was so sweet and kind very professional and punctual. I likely to say best Sunday dinner for the night

    Half Rack Fall-Off-The-Plate Baby Back Ribs (Half Rack)
    Kathryn G.

    A good spot for a casual lunch or dinner! For anyone who likes traditional American food in a nice setting, Cheddars is the place. Their portions are big and their food is always a hit. Plus, if you sign up for their rewards, you get free Chips and Queso! I usually get the Grilled Salmon ($14.99), which is so good, but I decided to go for the 6oz Sirloin ($13.99) this time with mashed potatoes and a caeser salad. The salad had the perfect amount of dressing, and the mashed potatoes were so good with the skin included. My sister had the Half Rack of Ribs ($16.29) and they were so tender they fell off the bone. The Dijon Chicken and Mushrooms ($15.29) were also really yummy, as was the Country Fried Chicken ($13.49 or $15.79 for double the chicken). And don't even get me started on those FREE sweet buttery Honey Butter Croissants! Our server was helpful and charismatic, and overall our trip was great! Definitely give them a try.

    Chicken Tender Platter (No. 8 Special)
    Nicolas T.

    So, I have driven by Cheddar's a million times but never tried it. That changed yesterday after a friend advised me that they have "the best chicken tenders ever." I needed a good tender because our local Bojangles just burned down. Let me tell you, he wasn't kidding. These were straight up incredible!! They tasted so fresh and perfect I really couldn't believe it. The fries were also amazing. Honestly, I wasn't even really able to get to the slaw because the other stuff was so nice and filling. This place is really a hidden gem. The service also rocked. I unfortunately am experiencing a health issue at the moment which renders me barely able to speak...the bartender was extremely accommodating and patient with me. It was a great meal. I cannot wait to return.

    John M.

    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is a restaurant chain that started in Irving, Texas back in 1979 and has expanded into over 170 locations across the United States. The company was started by Aubrey Good and Doug Rogers and has since been acquired by the restaurant giant, Darden Restaurants. Cheddar's Scratch Chicken offers a menu filled with American comfort food favorites and they have a decent price point. Favorites like country fried chicken or steak, chicken pot pie, fried fishand more. They also have a decent burger. The staff is friendly and this particular location is conveniently located on East Colonial Drive (State Road 50) close to Woodbury Road and is in the same shopping plaza as the Publix. All in all, I would definitely recommend this particular location of Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen and for being a chain restaurant, this is a good choice.

    Strawberry Iced Tea w/Chicken & Broccoli Penne Pasta Alfredo
    Lauren B.

    Over the weekend I had the pleasure to dine at this establishment. This wasn't my first time at this restaurant but I did try a new food item. The food I ordered was a strawberry iced tea and chicken and broccoli Alfredo. It was a great sized portion however the noodles were overcooked and the dish was under seasoned. The service was great, our waitress was very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere was very nice as well. I love the big fans they have throughout the restaurant. It was a nice time out and I will be back to try another new dish. That's all.

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    Everything was super great and delicious and bri the server was fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Excellent food. Went for my birthday lunch. Had the chicken pot pie and their croissants.

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    My god, sooo good, my first choice next time I'm in town. Food was great. Nice staff and reasonable. Perfect. Thank you.

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    Our server Michael C was great ! Very attentive and fast. Will definitely come back . Food was good but service was even better ! 10/10

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    It is always very good ! Every time it is delicious and always what and fast. The service it's always great ! I love it very much !

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    Aurora At The Celeste

    4.4(290 reviews)
    2.3 miUniversity of Central Florida / UCF, East Orlando
    $$$

    I've been going to Aurora for a few years now, primarily for their Happy Hour. It's one of the few…read moredecent happy hours in all of Oviedo, as crazy as that is. They have a few nice craft beers on tap and the most amazing hummus platter ever. So many places give you a tiny dollop of hummus, a few crackers and if you're lucky a few cut up carrots. Not here, you get a giant amount of hummus - you get house made lavash - and you get beautiful baby medium sized carrots and all of that is only $8 on happy hour. The hummus is very flavorful with a tiny kick and the lavash is super crunchy with an amazing seasoning on it that reminds me of "everything bagel seasoning". You'll see two different pictures - these were taken a year or more apart but you can see things have barely changed. You always get the amazing crackers and carrots and a huge amount of hummus. They also have a few great wines by the glass on happy hour, some yummy sliders, and now a pepperoni pizza that looks awesome but I haven't tried yet.

    Dined here for the first time with a group of about 12 in the private room. I gotta admit, service…read morewas slow, especially when we were checking out and it was a company dinner so there was only 1 credit card to run which took about 30 mins. Other than that, the food was great. I sampled a few items of the apps that people ordered. From what I can remember, the truffle fries really stood out. For my entree, I got the chopped elk medium cooked. It was fantastic. Very delicious and almost tasted like a really beefy meatloaf. Not gamey at all. The sauce drizzled on it was so savory. I wished there were more mashed potatoes underneath because those were amazing too. It was also a very big portion. Definitely recommend. Would come back again and try something else or even order that again.

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    Chubby's Family Restaurant - Skillet (all meat)

    Chubby's Family Restaurant

    4.2(215 reviews)
    2.3 miEast Orlando
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    My husband and I came here for Valentine's Day breakfast. We live a little farther but my daughter…read morehad to take a test at a nearby high school so we looked at restaurants that had great reviews and found this place. It is actually now a Sally's Diner. We felt so welcomed right away! As we walked through the door several people greeted us and someone told us to pick any table we wanted and she gave us our menus. There were so many great options. But my husband and I both ended up getting a skillet. Food came fairly quickly. It was nice and hot and delicious. You get a choice of bread and our waitress suggested a grilled biscuit (and to pour honey on it) and I loved it! There was a lot of food so I ended up taking leftovers home to enjoy later). I wish I remembered her name, but our waitress was so friendly and attentive to our needs. The diner had a lot of cute decor for Valentine's Day and other nostalgic decor (Elvis Presley and Betty Boop). Everyone greeted us goodbye when we left. We would definitely return!

    Hole in the wall diner now called Sally's Diner. It was clean and utilitarian seating. So we…read moregrabbed a booth. I ordered the two eggs, home fries, bacon that came with a choice of bread. I asked for a biscuit. Eggs were fine. The home fries and the biscuit tasted the same. Obviously the grill imparted a "flavor" to the home fries and biscuit as both were grilled. This flavor was not good. The crispy bacon was ok. Had black marks on it that I could not u sweat and from cooking. My son's two eggs, half order of biscuits and gravy with bacon he enjoyed. As we were paying I noticed I had ordered the special 7-9 daily for 8.99 but I was charged 10.50. When I asked she said I gave you extra bacon I thought you would want that. At that point I scratched Sally's off the list and will never return. Kinda shady.

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    4 Rivers Smokehouse

    4.0(528 reviews)
    2.3 miEast Orlando
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    I ordered online 1 hour before close and once it went through it said it would be ready in 15…read moreminutes! I sent the head of household to gather our order. I didn't hear about any nonsense when picking up so I'm assuming everything went swimmingly. I've been there before so I know it has a rustic interior, great for a bbq place! Now the food... WHEW! It's now my go-to for my bbq fix. Even though I've been here before I somehow forgot how great the food is! We ordered: Happy Herd -Brisket(Moist) -Pulled pork -1/2 rack of ribs -1/2 Smoked Chicken -Mac n cheese pint -Southern green beans pint -Texas cornbread -Mustard Bbq sauce Well, the Mac n cheese is not the baked home-baked kind but it's good enough. The southern green beans hit the spot! The brisket was my absolute favorite followed by the smoked chicken. The pulled pork was also good. The rib was still delicious the next day! Unfortunately, I didn't get pictures because we devoured most of the food before I thought about taking one. At restaurants, the camera eats first. At home, it's a toss up.

    Came here for a quick lunch with a friend. I had not gone to this location in a while so when she…read moresuggested it, I instantly agreed. This location is located near UCF and I don't know how busy it tends to get when school is in, but on the day we went it was not too busy. It started to get busy when we left with the lunch rush. This location is actually big so there is ample indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered brisket, baked beans, corn and cornbread. I'll be honest, I remember the food being better but it wasn't bad. Their brisket was good and I actually really like their baked beans and cornbread. All in all, pleasant quick experience with a friendly staff. Place was well kept and clean. Sometimes I forget that this location is around the corner so I'm glad to revisit it.

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    4 Rivers Smokehouse - Lunch vibes!!!

    Lunch vibes!!!

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    4 Rivers Smokehouse

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    Lechonera El Sazon De Mi Viejo

    3.6(37 reviews)
    1.8 miWaterford Lakes, East Orlando

    Best pernil in town. Coming from a born and raised boricua! I don't know why this place has 3.5/5…read more I truly loved their food. It seems a bit overpriced for a LECHONERA but they really fill up those plates. There is usually a line but that just means the food is good and fresh. They keep coming out with trays of food and you can not only see them cooking the pork in the back but you can SMELL it. We ordered the "Para probar de to" which brought 1/2 a chicken, pork, rice, a side of your choice and morcilla (blood sausage) and it was $19. We ordered two of those to feed a family of 5 and we had left overs to take home. We paid about $60 to feed a family of 5 including drinks. The pork was delicious, the chicken was good, rice was good, yuca was delicious, morcilla was good! They do have dessert but we didn't get any this time. We we're stuffed. They also have a food truck selling Puerto Rican ice cream outside. They had a small crown, seems like it's popular. I plan on trying out some flavors when I come back to try the desserts.

    Lechonera El Sazon De Mi Viejo was decked out with Christmas decorations and venders outside the…read moreparking lot. Once you enter they have a pretty big food line and a lot of seating. To order you just follow the line, pick your food items, and then pay. They give a good amount of food, all the people in front of me were getting containers filled to the top. Today I just ordered the meat stuffed sweet plantains. They were hot, stuffed with lots of meat, and well seasoned. They always are cooking and chopping up pork and chicken as well. Perfect spot if you're in the mood for Spanish food.

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    View when walking in

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    Chuleta Can Can

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    Metro Diner

    Metro Diner

    4.3(209 reviews)
    6.3 miEast Orlando
    $$

    This place is the place! It would be easy to say come here for the fried chicken because if that is…read moreall they did it would be worth the visit but there is so much more to this place. From the minute you come in the staff is friendly, knowledgeable about their menu and accommodating and in general so sweet. I saw them talking to other tables like they knew them they remember things about them and everyone seemed at home. Well I felt the same after just a bit. You get the feel of true americana diner, lay back, relaxed just good food that puts you back on the road feeling good. I usually get one of two things here: 1. Chicken and waffles. Fair warning it will ruin chicken and waffles for you. After this you might find good but never this good. A giant Belgian waffle, half a fried Chicken, fresh made to order fantastic chicken!!!! I need a picture and might use that as an excuse to go to Metro :D 2. The Fried chicken platter. Same fantastic fried chicken with regular sides, Seasoned fries that are great and their creamy (done right cause you are in the south) Mc- n-Cheese. Wife had the croissant (quason) French toast and hash brown, great sweet savory breakfast. I've had their burgers and offering all satisfying and delicious. Their coffee is good and strong, but I have to admit my wife wished there was a more barista like coffee option as she likes her coffee with more of a dessert vibe. My mom used to love their Meat loaf as well. In summary; can you come here just for the fried chicken? yes you can, but I would say come for breakfast, lunch or brunch for the ambiance the people and... the FRIED CHICKEN!

    Anyone can have very satisfying brunch here. If you like a good old American this is the place for…read moreyou! If you are hungry they serve enough that you will leave happy. My husband amd I were ready to eat! My husband ordered fried chicken with mac and cheese fries and a biscuit. And I ordered the croissant French toast with powdered sugar and topped with butter. Everything was absolutely delicious and it really hit the spot! There's nothing like leaving a restaurant satisfied and with a warm full belly. You got us metro! We shall return for more deliciousness! Can't wait see you soon

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    Metro Diner
    Metro Diner

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    Kyuramen x TBaar- UCF

    Kyuramen x TBaar- UCF

    4.1(244 reviews)
    2.6 miEast Orlando
    $$

    Craving soup?.... This place hits the spot! Love the ambiance and decor as it's very playful and…read moreromantic yet upbeat and chill. Plenty of photo ops and loved the wall pods for dining and even private booths for those romantic nights. Our waitress Kayla was amazing and very nice and she explained the menu in detailed when needed. Service was fast and on point. The menu offers a variety of ramen combinations to please your palettes. Nice drink menu as well that's refreshing with teas and smoothies. The wings we had were flavorful. Love the concept of the rice cake burgers but it was a mess to eat so be ready should you wish to try! Broth favors are amazing but be ready for sodium overload like any ramen bowl anywhere lol. We also had the cherry blossom jello for dessert and it was a hit and even took some to go.

    I was really excited to finally try Kyuramen, but unfortunately the food fell a little short for…read moreme. I visited during lunchtime and it was not very crowded. The service was attentive, and the restaurant itself is beautifully decorated with an authentic feel and a very inviting atmosphere. I ordered the curry ramen, spring rolls, crispy sweet chili wings, chicken fried rice, and a Nigori flight. The spring rolls were honestly the best part of the meal, crispy, flavorful, and fresh. I also really enjoyed the Nigori flight. The ramen, however, was a bit bland and did not have the rich flavors I usually expect. The wings were a little too sweet and not as crispy as I hoped, and the chicken in the fried rice had a slightly burnt taste, although the rice itself was good. They do have an extensive menu, so I would possibly come back and try something different another time, but this visit just wasn't the best fit for me food-wise.

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    Kyuramen x TBaar- UCF - Atmosphere and decore

    Atmosphere and decore

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    Corn appetizer

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