1611 N. Federal Highway

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33305

Phone: 954-563-4141

I was at Mario’s Catalina Restaurant for a networking group holiday dinner on a Monday night with 18 other professionals. It was a lovely experience in Cuban, American, and Spanish Cuisine with light Latin music in the background. We had a large long table on the outside inclosed patio area in the front of the restaurant. We were welcomed right away and drink orders were taken. They are known for their fruit sangrias and their mojitos.  My husband and I had the fruit sangrias.  The food is fresh and delicious and the service is superb. The restaurant is able to handle larger gatherings as well as romantic dinners for two.  The prices are moderate to pricey, but the presentation and food quality is worth it. The meal portions are generous.

We started with appetizers for the table. Then everyone got the salad with fruit and vegetables.  I had the grouper in lobster sauce that came with asparagus. Some of group had the salmon with lemon sauce and others had pulled pork or strip steak dishes. I had flam for dessert that was very smooth.

I look forward to returning to Mario’s Catalina for dinner another time and trying some of their other dishes. There is another location in Miami.

T REX Cafe Restaurant

Downtown Disney

Marketplace – 1676 E. Buena Vista Drive

Orlando, FL 32830

(407) 828-TREX (8739) for reservations

Going to Disney Village in Downtown Disney is a treat in itself. There are attractions, shops, movies, and dining choices all throughout the area. In the marketplace area is T Rex Cafe Restaurant.  T-REX Café is a dinosaur-themed family eatery serving lunch and dinner amid prehistoric creatures, fun displays and merchandise in Downtown Disney area. T-Rex has a Build-A-Dino Workshop by Build-A-Bear. T-Rex is part of the Premium, Platinum and Wine and Dine Packages. Stare into the eyes of a dangerous Tyrannosaurus Rex or size up a stegosaurus or triceratops living in a prehistoric landscape of geysers and jungle-like greenery. They are open daily for lunch and dinner and take all major credit cards.

There is a separate children’s menu complete with a coloring book and crayons upon arrival. There are pre-historic exhibits that move and make sounds at different times while dining there. There is a huge fish aqaurium in the front behind the bar. When my husband and I arrived with my grandson on a Friday afternoon, there was a line to get seated, but it moved quickly and efficiently. The lunch menu had much to choose from with moderate pricing. There are dishes that are good for large and smaller appetites. I shared a gigantosaures burger and waffle fries with my husband and my grandson ordered the children’s cheese pizza.  We all loved our food. It was hot, fresh, and tasty. There were many waitresses going back and forth. Our waitress was very friendly and made us feel comfortable. She answered our questions and served us effectively and promptly.

It was fun having entertainment and interaction while we were eating good food. Looking forward to going there again and trying one of their dinner dishes.

Max’s Grille has a wide variety of food and wine. You may enjoy full entrees, sandwiches or tapas. Max’ Grille now serves breakfast.

On Friday, from 11:30am to 4:00 pm, $5 hamburgers are available.

For more information and menus, please visit maxsgrille.com.

404 Plaza Real
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 368-0080

(954) 845-1113    www.pfchangs.com

In P.F. Chang’s locations you are surrounded by American and Chinese culture. If you want to eat healthy or not, P.F. Chang’s has a variety for you to choose from on their menu. Their lunch bowls are economical and filling. I would suggest trying something that you have not had before and you will love it! I met some friends there on Sunday for lunch and because we had ten people, we decided to order family style and share different platters. We started with wonton soup and appetizers. Then we ordered three different dishes to share such as mongolian beef, vegetables with lo mein, and my favorite, baby shrimp with walnuts and melon balls. It was delicious! The Asian and Chinese dishes are easy to digest and do not give you that heavy uncomfortable feeling. Some people had wine and I had the honey ginger decaffeinated green tea that I usually order.  P.F. Chang’s has a wine creation that is called Vineyard 518 which is a “green” concept with earth-friendly packaging. For dessert we ordered two larger desserts to share. One was a chocolate fudge preparation and the other one was a fried banana and ice cream creation. Both were rich, filling, and delicious! Our service was efficient and friendly. The waitress seemed to have a lot of patience with a large group ordering so much food.  The restaurant was crowded and has an upbeat atmosphere.  It did happen to be a weekend in the middle of the holiday season at a large upper scale discount mall.  They offer online ordering and pick-up as well.  Reservations can be made online or by phone. Great place for parties. With a Warrior Card there are various discounts offered during the year. Most major credit cards are accepted. I have been to other P.F. Chang’s for lunch and for dinner and always enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. I look forward to going there again soon to try even more dishes.

17940 North Military Trail

Suite 700

Boca Raton,  Florida 33496

Phone: (561) 995-5044  Fax: (561) 995-5024

The atmosphere at the Ke’e Grill is very relaxed and comfortable.  The tropical and exotic motif of Hawaii surrounds you.  The lighting, bamboo walls, and tables with the large umbrellas gives you the feeling of being at a resort in the tropics.  The Boca Raton location is one of four in Florida and is in a prime area for steady business.  Reservations are strongly suggested and the tables fill up fast.  When we dined there this past weekend, we were lucky to get in on such short notice. 

The staff seemed to be very friendly and accommodating from the moment we walked in.  Our waitress, Linda, was very helpful in ordering and service was prompt and efficient.  The menu at Ke’e Grill is primarily made up of Pacific, Asian, Polynesian and American Northwest dishes.  The food is of the highest quality and only the best cuts of meat are served.  The portions are very generous and the wide variety makes it hard to choose the one best dish to order. Their prices are reasonable for the amount of food that you receive and they do offer an Early Bird menu.  The wine list is extensive and their expresso martinis are the best!  I ordered the crab and yellowtail  combination which was very enjoyable.  Their fish tastes fresh and tender.  All of us had left-over food for the next day.  I look forward to going back to the Ke’e Grill again soon and recommending it to my family and friends.  If you haven’t tried the Ke’e Grill yet, do so and you won’t be disappointed.