MISSY_CRUISER Posted June 23, 2005 #51 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Tim Hortons all the way!!!! Former Buffalo Girl here....we had them everywhere! Love that place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Kewlguy Posted June 23, 2005 #52 Share Posted June 23, 2005 I was told White Castle was called Crystal's in Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finallynluv Posted June 23, 2005 #53 Share Posted June 23, 2005 I can't believe no one has said Starbucks. They are serving sandwiches & salads now, so they can be considered a restaurant. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbisson Posted June 23, 2005 #54 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Two words "HOOTERS" (yep, I'm an animal) LOL Actually, if any chains belong on a ship, I really enjoy PF Chang. -Monte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Kewlguy Posted June 23, 2005 #55 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Two words "HOOTERS" (yep, I'm an animal) LOL Actually, if any chains belong on a ship, I really enjoy PF Chang. -Monte Great idea Monte. I second that idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormyc Posted June 23, 2005 #56 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Any good Mexican food restaurant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzelovr Posted June 23, 2005 #57 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Sonic... I'm not sure how you'd "drive-in", but I'm sure that could be solved... Maybe they could make the booths shaped like cars. They have that @ the sci-fi drive in diner @ Disney/MGM Studios in Orlando. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hstrybuf Posted June 23, 2005 #58 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Macaroni Grill! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debgirl Posted June 23, 2005 #59 Share Posted June 23, 2005 In Kansas City before they left, we called White Castle burb burgers. If it is a chain I would vote for Cheesecake Factory, but if you want a wonderful steak it would be our local Herford House, the best steaks in the world. Or if you want great bar b que, try Arthur Bryant's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincicruisers Posted June 23, 2005 #60 Share Posted June 23, 2005 PF Changs and Starbucks! Love the lettuce wraps and a mocha frapacino would be great in the afternoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypo Posted June 23, 2005 #61 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Abbot's Lobster shack. Looks like a run-down McDonalds, but man do they have great lobster and all of the fixins. Its located in the Mystic Seaport area and the locals and tourist stand in line to eat some of the best lobster this southern boy has ever eaten. Hypo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMom57 Posted June 23, 2005 #62 Share Posted June 23, 2005 I agree 1000% with the Tim Horton's coffee (but I'm biased since my husband is a manager at one of their roasting plants!)....not necessarily the whole menu, but at least the coffee. Smooth, tasty....not burnt-tasting and bitter like that "S" place!! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki303 Posted June 23, 2005 #63 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Another vote for Panera Bread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylhaha Posted June 23, 2005 #64 Share Posted June 23, 2005 A real Ruth's Chris steakhouse. Exactly what I was thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1corona4u Posted June 23, 2005 #65 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Another vote for Panera Bread! Isn't it the best!! My usual is the Smoke House Turkey on Panini. In case you haven't tried it, it's smoked turkey breast, smoked bacon, smoked cheddar and a sun-dried tomato ale mustard, grilled hot on Artisan Three Cheese bread. To die for!!:) I also loved their low-fat black bean soup, but they don't have it anymore.:( I use to do the "pick 2", and get the 1/2 sanndwich, and the BB soup, but today, and the last time I was there, they have changed it to BB with chicken and chorizo....not good for me.:( They are definitely not low fat,(sandwiches) LOL....:D ...and the bread is out of this world.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcyjane Posted June 23, 2005 #66 Share Posted June 23, 2005 O' Charley's love the soup and rolls;) Marcy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermang Posted June 23, 2005 #67 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Seattle's Best is owned by Starbucks so you really do get the Starbucks experience on Royal Caribbean - just a different blend. Problem I am told is that water pressure ( Windjammer vs dining room) and clean urns are the reason the coffee runs the gammut from great to burned. Dunkin Donuts - at least in the Northeast USED to be great - now it is worse than floor sweepings. Who ever is roasting their coffee is doing a terrible job and the help they have is even worse. I agree with the PF Chang's contingent - but I will tell you that on the Radiance class ships they had a stir fry section in the Windjammer that was pretty good. I think no matter which restaurant they might choose as an alternative resturant has to appeal to the majority of the cruisers - so Chinese would fit that genre as might Teppan Table Japanese. I don't think a real Mexican restraurant would attract enough people night after night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomko2 Posted June 23, 2005 #68 Share Posted June 23, 2005 I am Canadian and Timmy's is good but Starbucks coffee is perfection. Tried a "cap" on the Brilliance last Jan --- no comparison to Starbucks. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casshew Posted June 23, 2005 #69 Share Posted June 23, 2005 The Best Western here is very nice with a palm garden and pool with creek running through. Foresters is a higher class rest. for here in the building as well. Good Choice :D Okay great, I will book it tomorrow... we are only staying one night in your fair city, we are going on a horse ranch holiday near 70 mile house (where ever that is :p ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted June 23, 2005 #70 Share Posted June 23, 2005 olive garden???? gimme a break. i've had better food at the ball game Definitely agree with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrodsfan Posted June 23, 2005 #71 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Steak n' Shake or Checkers. Both have better burgers than JRs. Yum! steak and Shake or maybe In N Out.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairsailing Posted June 23, 2005 #72 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Maggiano's Little Italy. Owned by the same company as Macaroni Grill, only its waayy better (and more expensive, though). If they replaced Portofino's with this, it would be booked solid every night, just like it is on land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramtuff Posted June 23, 2005 #73 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Smokey Bones Barbeque and Grill. It's some of the best BBQ I've ever eaten, and the only thing a cruise needs to make it perfect. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teach01 Posted June 23, 2005 #74 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Isn't it the best!! My usual is the Smoke House Turkey on Panini. In case you haven't tried it, it's smoked turkey breast, smoked bacon, smoked cheddar and a sun-dried tomato ale mustard, grilled hot on Artisan Three Cheese bread. To die for!!:) I also loved their low-fat black bean soup, but they don't have it anymore.:( I use to do the "pick 2", and get the 1/2 sanndwich, and the BB soup, but today, and the last time I was there, they have changed it to BB with chicken and chorizo....not good for me.:( They are definitely not low fat,(sandwiches) LOL....:D ...and the bread is out of this world.... Ate their for lunch for the first time on Tuesday, had the smoked turkey panini and 1/2 a salad, both were GREAT. Also, two of my three friends with me had the low fat black bean soup, it is still alive in PA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagger Posted June 23, 2005 Author #75 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Gosh all these people like Olive Garden and I think of that place as microwave Italian food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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