| Who says that you have to spend big bucks to get | | | | Florida and Orlando's Favorite BBQ Restaurant and |
| a good meal? If you are vacationing in Orlando you | | | | BBQ Catering Service by the readers of the Orlando |
| can try out a number of local restaurants that serve | | | | Sentinel |
| good food at prices that won't break your budget. | | | | IHOP (Many Locations) |
| Here is an introduction to some of my favorite | | | | This chain has been serving mouth watering |
| budget restaurants in the Orlando area. | | | | breakfasts for over 40 years. They've got a wide |
| Bennigan's Grill & Tavern (Many Locations) | | | | variety of pancakes to choose from, including |
| Bennnigan's boasts of offering 100 types of beer and | | | | Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Banana Nut Pancakes, |
| other drinks as well, making its alcoholic menu greater | | | | Buttermilk Pancakes, Country Griddle CakesSM, and |
| than its food menu. The food is served in a loud, | | | | fruit-topped pancakes. They also serve a selection of |
| lively atmosphere. Some specialties include the | | | | Crepe Style International Pancakes and French Toast. |
| fire-roasted salsa shrimp, charbroiled and basted in a | | | | Thai Thani |
| smoky sauce, the Monte Cristo, combining ham, | | | | This restaurant is known for its authentic Thai cuisine |
| turkey, and Swiss and American cheeses on wheat | | | | and the Thai Thani Restaurant is a must-visit |
| bread that has been dipped in batter and deep fried. | | | | destination for lovers of Thai food. In addition to the |
| If you are watching your weight there are several | | | | authentic food, it has a décor to match. Thai |
| healthy, low calorie "Health Club" dishes. | | | | artwork and furniture contribute to an ambience that |
| Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar-B-Cue 5818 Conroy Rd. | | | | makes you feel like you are dining at a palace in |
| Orlando, FL 32819 | | | | Bangkok. |
| Bubbalou's is considered by local residents to be one | | | | Hard Rock Cafe Orlando |
| of the best rib restaurants in the area. You can order | | | | Located at Universal Studios Orlando in the CityWalk |
| at the counter, get a drink and then sit down at a | | | | entertainment complex, this Hard Rock Cafe is the |
| picnic table. You can try the chopped pork | | | | biggest HRC in the world and boasts more pieces of |
| sandwiches and the "Texas caviar," cold black-eyed | | | | rock 'n' roll memorabilia than any other location. |
| peas in a spicy vinaigrette. In addition to the ribs you | | | | These are just some of the places in Orlando where |
| can choose from the chicken, lamb and smoked | | | | you can eat to your heart's content and still stay |
| turkey. All of these cooked over an open-pit fire. Be | | | | within your budget. Try them out when you come to |
| careful for their "killer" sauce, it can destroy your | | | | Orlando. |
| taste-buds! The restaurant has been voted Central | | | | |