Eating at the Castle

Everyone knows that Dragons must eat!

While we’re at the Castle, there are a number of restaurants to select from within walking distance.

Café Tu Tu Tango

It’s like stepping into an art gallery for lunch. Their menu offers a fusion mix of foods, all with a Spanish flair. The food is considered “tapas”, which means they are smaller portions meant to be shareable about the table. Expect to have to order a couple dishes to be filled. There’s a lot of side shows that happen while you eat, like artists in the hallway and entertainers walking around.

Vito’s Chop House

Their menu reads fine dining and top notch food. They ONLY serve dinner, so don’t try to go there for lunch. While they advertise primarily their steaks, they do offer a menu of other Italian foods and seafood. Overall , it receives high ratings. However, I would not go here if you have to rush off to a seminar shortly as the main complaint has been slower service. Those who are Entourage fans, this restaurant appeared in the first episode of the season.

Pizza Aroma

Across International Drive (I-Drive) is a small plaza with Pizza Aroma. It’s your local pizzeria that will no doubt appeal to the younger crowd who are on a lower budget. Nothing fancy here but just good comfort food pizzas, calzones, etc. And they have Ice Cream!

Pondarosa Steakhouse

This classic chain serves up big portions and descent steak dishes without the flair of more expensive places. Their menu has some great steaks, hamburgers, chicken and shrimp dishes that are sure to fill a dragon’s appetite.

Tony Roma’s Ribs, Seafood, and Steaks

Classic comfort foods served in this chain are sure to please the casual diner. Nothing fancy about the food, just what you’d expect from a good Tony Roma’s. They are known for their ribs on theirmenu but also offer other standards like steaks, chicken, salads and sandwiches.

Don Pablo’s

Offering Tex-Mex food, Don Pablo’s, their menu serves up fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and mesquite flavored meats. The atmosphere is loud and filled with neon lights. One caution is the serve is reported to sometimes be slow.

Boston Lobster Feast

They proclaim to be the home of “all-you-can-eat seafood and lobster feast”. And with their virtual tour of their menu, it’s not hard to believe. This is a buffet though so I wouldn’t expect the highest quality of food but there will be lots of it.

Friendly’s Ice Cream Shop

This traditional favorite is sure to please the younger crowd with their extensive ice cream selection. But Friendly’s also has a descent menu that can help to round out the meal. One note about most Friendly’s I’ve ever been to, serve is generally slow and sometimes hard to get. So definitely pick this restaurant if you have time at the end of the day to unwind and not care about the clock.

These are just a sampling of the restaurants in the area of the hotel. If you’re willing to go for a walk, some of the other restaurants within walking distance are listed below:

• Denny’s
• Cattleman’s Steakhouse
• Bahama Breeze
• Olive Garden
• Dominic’s Pizza
• Damon’s The Place for Ribs
• MeiAsian China Buffet

Enjoy your stay!