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S&L's Guide to Fine Dining in Florida

Restaurant Name Location Date We Ate S&L Rating Price Range Coupon Available Through ... Comments
Anacapri Pizzeria Cocoa Beach, FL __/__/2001 * * 1/2 $ $ None The food was good, but there was not enough to share.
Azteca II Mexican Restaurant & Lounge Cape Canaveral, FL __/__/2001 * * 1/2 $ $ None Not a great atmosphere, but the food almost made up for it.
CiCi's Pizza Merritt Island, FL __/__/2001 * * * $ Entertainment Book Very good pizza, desserts, and value -- even without the EB coupon.
D's Gourmet Coffee Cocoa Beach, FL __/__/2001
12/23/2001
* * * $ Entertainment Book Dessert crepes were sensational, but are a better value with use of the coupon.   Chef/manager was not too friendly, and would not provide any printed menus.
Dairy Queen Satellite Beach, FL 12/23/2001 * * $ Entertainment Book Typical DQ fare.
Daryl's Orlando, FL 12/02/2001 * * * $ $ $ None Excellent food and outrageous must-share desserts.  Full slab of ribs is a much better value than the half slab.
Domenico Italian Restaurant Rockledge, FL __/__/2001 * * * $ $ $ None Very good (non-Northern) Italian fare, though none of S's favorites appeared on the menu.
Fill Your Belly Deli Indian Harbor Beach, FL 12/24/2001 * * * $ Entertainment Book Tasty sandwiches on toasted bread -- not rolls -- and not "overstuffed".   Pair of yummy mini-canolies were included with our meal and was an unexpected delight.
Flaminia Italian Kitchen Cocoa Beach, FL 12/20/2001 * * * $ None L dined here herself, and said that the (take-out) ziti was good.  Wednesdays is all-you-can-eat spaghetti for $4.95 .
Florida's Seafood Bar & Grill Cocoa Beach, FL __/__/2001
__/__/2001
__/__/2001
* * 1/2 $ $ None The first two visits were a pleasure, the third a disappointment.  Ordered the same menu selection each time (some kind of fried shrimp and cheese dish).
Holiday Deli Cocoa Beach, FL 08/19/2001 * * $ None Good sandwiches, but overpriced.
Italian Courtyard Cocoa Beach, FL 10/20/2001
__/__/2001
* * * $ $ Entertainment Book Well done Italian food.  Selections from the early bird menu were nowhere near as tasty as those from the main menu, but we'd recommend using the EB coupon for a better value.
KFC Merritt Island, FL 10/31/2001 * * 1/2 $ $ Entertainment Book Typical Kentucky Fried Chicken fare.  But the EB coupon got us 16 pieces of chicken at one time for the price of 8.
KFC Satellite Beach, FL 12/22/2001 * * 1/2 $ Entertainment Book Typical KFC fare, but the girls behind the counter were delightful with filling our order.
New Century Buffet Merritt Island, FL __/__/2001
12/21/2001
* * * $ $ None Great chinese buffet value for the price ($9.95), and many dishes (particularly the stir-fry) cooked to order.
Nick's (Almost Famous) New York Deli Cocoa Beach, FL __/__/2001 1/2 $ None Avoid this place at all costs!  The menu showed prices LOWER than those on the check.  When the managers were confronted, they argued that those prices had just changed, but it was too soon to be reflected on the menu.  Sandwiches were small and insulting.  The tip we left ... "Don't Eat Here!"
Pickle Barrel Cocoa Beach, FL 11/11/2001 * $ None Sandwiches were a fair size but not worth the price.  EB coupon exists but they would not honor it.
Pig & Whistle Cocoa Beach, FL 04/01/2002 * * 1/2 $ Entertainment Book "L" had the Shephard's Pie; "S" had the Beef Stroganoff.   Both were very tasty.  This English Pub would have received a higher rating were it not for the fact that the "french bread" (only one piece for each entree) served was sliced so thin that you could see through it.
Portside Galley Restaurant Cape Canaveral, FL 12/22/2001 * * * 1/2 $ Entertainment Book Excellent value for breakfast.  We did not walk away hungry.
Rainforest Café Lake Buena Vista, FL 12/02/2001 * * * 1/2 $ $ $ None Very good breakfast and exotic selections.  Pricey, but this was at Disney's Animal Kingdom and you're really paying for the entertaining atmosphere.
Rum Runner's Café Cocoa Beach, FL __/__/2001
__/__/2002
* 1/2 $ Entertainment Book Got to sample their happy hour's unlimited buffalo wings.  Some were more spicy than preferred for my tastebuds, but a good value if you are just ordering a soda ($1.50 + tip).  Crabcake sandwiches had little crab.
Shoney's Cocoa Beach, FL __/__/2001
11/06/2001
* 1/2 $ $ Entertainment Book 1st experience was great -- patty melt was superb.  2nd experience was fair -- "teriyaki" stir-fry had little sauce, but more was added which came fresh from the freezer.  No further experiences -- they're OUT OF BUSINESS.
Sonny's Real Pit BBQ Cocoa Beach, FL __/__/2001 1/2 $ $ None This place was the "pits".  Little meat on their ribs.  Cole slaw was sickly sweet and had large unidentifiable black particles throughout it.
Subway Sandwich Shop Cocoa Beach, FL __/__/2001 * * $ $ None Why S's parents continue to love this franchise we'll never know.  "S" gastro troubles from their food were no exception at this location.
Tony Roma's Merritt Island, FL __/__/2001 * * $ $ None The Grilled Chicken Salad was a nice portion, but several of the advertised menu ingredients were lacking.
Waffle House Cocoa Beach, FL 10/21/2001
10/27/2001
10/28/2001
* * * $ Entertainment Book Excellent value with or without the EB coupon.  This particular WH continues to out-do the immediately surrounding local dining establishments, especially when it comes to breakfast.

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