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    Downtown Diner

    4.0 (359 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Really nice outdoor seating
    Jason D.

    Stopped in Sunday morning, was pretty busy. Sat right away. Had a miscommunication with the server and host so we sat for awhile lol all good, once we put in our order drinks and food were out in like 5-10 mins. Very fast, I had the biscuits n gravy platter. Comes with two eggs, breakfast meat(I got ham steak). The bowl of biscuits (like 3-4) was a huge portion. Coulda used a slight more gravy but very good overall. The eggs were cooked perfect and the ham steak was really good! Still lots of more options to try so I'll be back soon.

    Vegan Skillet
    Jessi M.

    Omg 5 stars for the vegan breakfast options! I've been searching for a place near Disney (that isn't Disney) AND is open before 11 am! I finally found it, Eureka! Seriously though, the staff is so friendly and the food is delicious! We sat outside on a beautiful Saturday morning and enjoyed the heck of out of breakfast. We can't wait to come back!

    Beautiful day to sit outside
    Christopher M.

    We have been a few times for breakfast. Enjoy the large menu choices and service. Very casual indoor/outdoor seating. Lots going on in Celebration all year round to people watch. This last time Carmen took great care of us. Say Hi! Some favorites are their Celebration platter, omelettes, burritos and pancakes. Enjoy!

    French toast with peanut butter
    Monica C.

    Food was good & Marcus (our server) was wonderful. 1st time there but will be back. I got French toast with peanut butter, and friends got the Celebration Benedict. We shared a side order of bacon.

    Club sandwhich
    Chelsea D.

    We got Buffalo chicken dip and the fried pickles, and mimosas! All so good. Also got the club which was great. The patio is dog friendly. The steak salad is also. Great! The service was amazing as well. They get you seated so quick! The ambiance is so cute as well inside. Only thing I didn't like is the Mac and cheese. The homemade chips are amazing.

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    Delaney S.

    Such a cute addition to Celebration. I love the old school diner feel with the counter and the decor. Speaking of decor, I visited during December when the whole restaurant was taken over by The Grinch, and it was adorable. We stopped in for dinner after experiencing the "snow" in the downtown area. For a table of 2 while it was pretty busy, we were seated right away. The service was quick. The sodas were massive. Fried green beans and Buffalo chicken dip was to start. I really liked the fried green beans and the dipping sauce. For entrees, we ordered the Steakhouse Salad and a Cheeseburger. The salad was fresh. However, the steak was overcooked. It was well. But like really well. Everything else tasted great, and I especially liked the croutons. The burger got good praises.

    Laureen Y.

    Decided to eat brunch while we visited celebration town. We got seated outside which was nice because there was a breeze and we also went on 4th of july so we saw them preparing for the event later that night. They were busy. We ordered the patty melt with tater tots and steak bowl. Def was not expecting the steak to be chopped up and not sure what type it is but I did not like it. My bf liked his patty melt though.

    Famous Dutch babies - couldn't understand this plate - not tasfull at all
    Erika M.

    We had the am sandwich it was good, their home fries also good. We made the mistake of ordering the famous Dutch babies - this was awful not sure how to describe it. Service was top notch! Ambiance was cute but restaurant was dirty and we got seat it at the back by restrooms and it was incredible hot- air conditioning wasn't working. I might just need to try more things in their menu but based on today's I wasn't impressed to go back.

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    Jose G.

    So it's been quite awhile since I've been to Downtown Diner. This is my first time eating breakfast, usually I would come for lunch. I am on the fence about coming back, as I was not impressed with the experience this time around. We tried WORLD FAMOUS DUTCH BABIES. It was like trying an interesting omelet with berries and whip cream. We did order the A.M. Sandwich with home fries. That was tasteful. The service was not bad. They sat us down pretty quick. However, I think the experience was not as desirable, as it appears that the back section where they sat us, the A/C was out, during a day when the weather was 94 degrees outside. Additionally, I felt the floor was sticky. The ambiance is designed a like a small town diner. I gave the place lower stars based on my experience this time around.

    Chocolate chip pandake
    Jackie S.

    I've seen this spot appear to open and close a few times since the pandemic era... and it's been a favorite of mine each time! The vibe in here is the perfect cozy, classic diner feel, and they have plenty of options at an affordable price point. They serve all day breakfast, so naturally I went with a classic breakfast spread with a chocolate chip pancake on the side! The meal was what you want out of a diner breakfast - a good variety of options, good portions, and a solid pancake. I enjoyed my meal and so did the rest of my party! They also had a good amount of allergy friendly options for our gluten free friend. Service was friendly and we weren't rushed. I love this location and the food here!

    5 Egg Omelette with grits and multigrain toast.  Grits thick on top but very watery after the top layer was removed.
    Johny M.

    My omelet was overcooked and dry but it was good. For a $20 omelet I expected better. The grits were a little watery but delicious. A little thicker would've been better. The service was good. The ambiance fine.

    The Dutch babies are the best I've ever had! I love going there! The staff are always great and it's decorated always cool, sometimes they put a theme in there for a while (like Haunted Mansion!).

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    Lydia K.

    Went with my family and it was super cute decorated for Christmas. Very attentive staff and the food was good and pretty big portions for a reasonable price. I'll definitely stop by again.

    Celebration Club Sandwich ($15) and Monte Cristo Sandwich ($15)

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    Celebration Town Tavern - Buffalo Wings

    Celebration Town Tavern

    4.1(1.5k reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Large group friendly

    We just love coming here when we want to kick back and relax in a fun atmosphere. We live locally…read moreand we come here all the time. Good food, great service and fun outside eating that we really enjoy.

    Had lunch there recently on a Saturday afternoon and sat outside since we had our two dogs. The…read moreatmosphere was nice, average noise and decent seating as they have seating inside and two separate patios outside. We ordered fried shrimp with fries and fried clam strips with fries, one Michelob ultra and one Mojito. The fried shrimp and fried clam strips were good, considering that this was not seafood ordered by the water, they were very fresh tasting (if you know what I mean). The bathrooms were easily accessible and very clean, and the staff were very friendly. While in my personal opinion, I feel like what we paid for lunch in total was a bit more expensive than what I think it should have been- I'm giving this five stars because of one of the managers Jeremy. Let me tell you more... A few days after we dined there, we noticed that we were charged $100 more than what our bill was while looking at our bank statement. $100 is a pretty hefty amount. We began to file a claim with the bank, but needed to call the restaurant because we no longer had our receipt and a receipt was required for the claim to prove the overcharge. The moment I mentioned to the manager, whose name again is Jeremy, that we were overcharged he immediately apologized. I explained to him what our bill was, what we should have been charged after tip and the amount that we were actually charged. He once again apologized because it was an error, but also a hefty error. I explained to him that it could have been that the receipt was misread as well as explained to him that we no longer had a copy of the receipt and wondered if they would still have a copy since we need it for the bank. Immediately, he said I can just refund you the difference. Prior to calling the restaurant I was prepared with snapshots and anything else needed to show proof of the overcharge, but at no point did Jeremy argue the overcharge. At no point did he attempt to deny it, question it or simply just give me a hard time about it. And he did in fact, refund us the same day! That experience alone will bring me back as a customer automatically. Because he did not hassle me or argue with me. He apologized multiple times and was so kind and immediately just offered a refund for the difference. He even sent me a copy of the receipt via email to show proof of the refund. Thank you Jeremy for your kindness and professionalism! (Review by voice to text, apologies for any missed errors) :)

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    The Wilson - gluten-free pizza

    The Wilson

    4.0(133 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    A delightful little place tucked into a hotel. The indoor decor was cozy and adorable on a frigid…read moreFlorida night. A couple of tv's are hung for sports viewing. The menu is eclectic. Something for everyone from pizza and burgers to healthy grain bowls and pasta entrees. Our party had a burger, a bbq chicken pizza, and a falafel bowl. All were delicious and out quickly. Our server, Sarah, was the best. She gave us recommendations and never let our drinks empty. S A lovely evening. Highly recommend d.

    I'm giving two stars instead of one, but that's because our waitress Sarah worked so hard. We…read morestayed at Melia Orlando Celebration for two nights, and had dinner at The Wilson both nights. We had Sarah for our waitress both times. The first night, we had their special the miso salmon, and the rigatoni bolognese. We were offered "regular, bottled, or sparkling" water; we chose bottled, and were served warm water from a carafe style bottle with no ice. Rigatoni was tasty, but the miso salmon was burnt on the outside (inside was cooked well), bok choy was VERY salty from the soy marinade but was fine when paired with the pile of plain white rice (that I think was supposed to be a seasoned rice pilaf?). The second night, we again had the special of fettuccini alfredo with shrimp, and the pepperoni pizza with red sauce. We were offered the same for water - "regular, bottled, or sparkling". We chose "regular" this time and were still served the same carafe-style room temperature water without ice. The pizza was just okay and the crust was super chewy and tough, but the alfredo sauce was broken and the dish was a pile of noodles with clumped parmesan swimming in a lake of butter. The waitress did stop by to ask how everything was, but we had literally just been served our food. I did eat the shrimp, which were cooked nicely. I let our waitress know the sauce was broken and said I didn't want it to be remade as I already ate the shrimp. She reported this to the manager who came over and offered us a free dessert for the mistake. This was nice, but he took forever to come back with the dessert menu, and then never returned to see what dessert we might order, but attended another table right next to us several times while we waited. After 15 minutes waiting for him to even order a dessert and attending the next table 3 times, we ended up flagging down the waitress to ask for our check. Our waitress comped the Alfredo meal, which we greatly appreciated. Our waitress Sarah was a rockstar. She was working pretty much the entire restaurant and I actually heard her say to the staff "Is anyone going to help me here?". I saw her fill beers for guests behind the bar instead of waiting on the bartender. I saw her lead guests to a table with menus instead of the hostess. I also saw the manager and other staff just chilling by the kitchen area, making jokes and laughing, and empty tables needing to be cleared the entire time we were there, while we and other tables waited for just a refill of room-temp water. The restaurant was NOT full or super busy on a Friday night, so that says a lot. Also note, it's in very small type, but this restaurant adds 18% gratuity no matter the order or party size. We added an extra tip for Sarah the first night, but not the second, and I wouldn't be surprised if this restaurant splits that gratuity with the cooks and management who don't deserve it. Five stars for Sarah. One star for the rest.

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    Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' - Chef Art's Famous Fried Chicken

    Chef Art Smith's Homecomin'

    4.4(3.3k reviews)
    3.9 miDisney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
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    I'm at a loss for great things to say. My wife ate here a few years ago and raved about this…read morerestaurant. I was very much looking forward to dining here, but was not prepared for how much it would exceed my expectations!!! The food is amazing. Fried chicken was some of the best I've ever tasted, crispy outside and moist inside. The mashed potatoes were delicious and creamy (get them topped with cheese and bacon!) and my drink was on point. Although my wife's peach sangria might have been the better choice Our server, Alyssa, could teach a masterclass on serving! Funny, engaging, never had to ask for anything....always attentive and on top of everything! Bravo Alyssa!!! Will DEFINITELY be back on our next trip to Disney! P.S. ask Art if he'd consider opening a location in the Houston area

    Located in the beautiful Disney Springs at Lake Buena Vista, Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' is a great…read morelunch or dinner choice amongst many which surround it. The inside of the restaurant has table and bench seating, as well as a large square shaped bar with plenty of seats. The booths are hardwood not padded, and the tables are solid metal. Their signature item is fried chicken. We ordered the Fried Chicken and Doughnuts. It comes with 2 pieces of chicken, 2 doughnuts and a side of mashed potatoes for $32. We thought it was a perfect meal to share between two because each person gets a piece of fried chicken and a doughnut. The chicken is extra greasy and topped with powdered sugar. It was very good but it still does not rate as highly as Publix or KFC for me. The doughnut was great. I would compare it to a fresh glazed from Krispy Kreme. Service was excellent. We were seated immediately, and greeted at our table by a friendly and efficient server. Overall, everything went well. The prices are high but this is expected due to the location. I would definitely return to try more of the menu.

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    Charley's Steak House - NY Strip

    Charley's Steak House

    4.0(705 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$$$

    Don't be fooled by the outside, the inside is spectacular!…read more The service was superb! We have the Bison, lobster mac and cheese and mushrooms. Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection. This is one of my top restaurants in Orlando.

    This review places no fault on the staff. Even on an off night, the team at Charlie's remains some…read moreof the most delightful and respectful I've experienced at any restaurant. The food has also been consistently high quality across most visits, with only very few moments where I can recall any issues. Had a fabulous date night with my husband, something we had been looking forward to for a while. The food was delicious. I ordered the chef's special, the surf and turf (filet with a half lobster tail cooked scampi). Our server was delightful, though service was a bit slower than usual this night. We sat for a while after the bread and salads, which are always generous, and by the time our meals arrived I was already pretty full. We dine here often, so I know this isn't typical and just felt like an off night. As usual, the staff came over to box up our leftovers, and since we were caught up enjoying our evening, we didn't pay close attention. Unfortunately, the next day I realized my leftovers were missing almost the entire lobster tail, which was a big part of a very expensive dish. I was honestly a little sad, as I had been looking forward to enjoying it for lunch. I do wish I had double-checked before leaving, but I also think a bit more care could have been taken when packing it. They've always done such a great job in the past, even boxing up small extras, so it didn't cross my mind to check. Just a heads up to others to make sure everything is in your to-go boxes before you leave. I still appreciate the dining experience at Charlie's, but anyone would be disappointed to lose part of such an expensive meal. As a small suggestion, if something is part of the main course and there's a significant portion left, it should always be included or at least confirmed with the guest before discarding.

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    Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - Fried Chicken Sandwich

    Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

    4.1(477 reviews)
    4.6 miDisney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
    $$

    While visiting Orlando we wanted a location with a patio because the weather was beautiful this…read moreparticular day plus they are dog friendly and we had our pups with us. Everything was great here from beginning to end. When employees that are off the clock but still goes out of their way to also help or assist you and not getting paid shows great hospitality. The food was epic and that's not over emphasized. I had the trout with veggies and roasted potatoes. It was really really good. It was a tad too salty but manageable. My wife had and crunchy ahi tuna bowl and she never came up for air lol. My sister had the fish and chips and the amount of food she got was more than she could eat. She loved her meal. I also had the best sweet tea east of the Mississippi and I had a red pomegranate sangria. This was a really good find and next time I'm back in Orlando I'll come here and try something else.

    This is a usual spot for us for dinner or lunch but we rarely go for brunch. Came today for brunch…read moreand sat on the patio. Patio is nice and shaded, not too crowded or loud and it was a really nice day out. Restaurant is always clean which is really nice. Service was fine, nothing amazing, she didn't check on us much. I ordered a limoncello basil spritz and my friend ordered a huckleberry lemonade. Spritz was very nice and light, but the huckleberry lemonade had way too much jam in the bottom. As for entrees, I ordered the mountainberry pancakes and the bacon candy. Bacon candy was delicious, tasted like jerky and was super sweet and sticky. Pancakes were just ok, not enough sauce and the pancakes themselves seemed like those microwave pillsbury ones. All the same size and the texture was rubbery like they'd been microwaved. My friend loved her veggie omelet though! Aside from the pancakes everything was great!

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