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.

6000 Glades Road #1230

Boca  Raton, FL  33431

Phone: 561-368-2805

California Pizza Kitchen is a fun and casual place to have different types of pizza and other dishes.  Great for families and gatherings of all ages. They have regular and thin crust pizza, small cravings, appetizers, salads, soups, kids menus, pastas, tacos, and delicious desserts. New items are featured on their website as well as at their locations. California Pizza Kitchen started in Beverly Hills California in 1985 and has expanded globally since. They are involved with fundraisers. CPK does offer catering for parties and has some dishes in the grocery store.

I was at the Boca Raton location in the Town Center Mall last Sunday for a late lunch with my husband. It was busy, even at that time.  There is also a bar that was almost filled.  We only waited a few minutes for a table and got taken care of right away. We ordered two of the small cravings which are smaller portion appetizers. One was a Arugula and Asparagus Salad. The other was the Korean Barbeque Steak Tacos. Both were tasty. Then we ordered a thin crust Roasted Artichoke and Spinach Pizza to share. The pizza was fresh, light, and very tasty.

This location was convenient for us as we were already shopping in the mall. There are so many choices that I look forward to trying their other pizzas and dishes as well.

2901 Clint Moore Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone: 561-995-9940

http://www.rotellipizzapasta.com

If you are looking for a good neighborhood family Italian Restaurant with a variety of food and moderate pricing, you should try Rotelli’s.  There are many locations throughout South Florida. My husband and I went to the Central Boca Raton location listed above on a Saturday night. It was crowded at 7:00pm when we arrived. The service is prompt and the atmosphere is friendly and comfortable. There are coupons online and ones that we received in the mail that can be used towards lunch or dinner there.

The menu is varied and includes seafood items as well. There are dinner specials for $9.99 daily and complete early bird dinners daily. The regular prices are moderate and the portions are generous. Each of us had a glass of house wine which was very good. We ordered a gorgonzola salad and a large pizza with spinach, extra cheese, and roasted red peppers. Everything was delicious and we had some pizza to bring home.

We will go back again to try their many dinner dishes soon.

Promenade at Coconut Creek

4443 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073  Phone:954-590-3666

My husband and I were in the mood for pizza over the weekend and came across Scarfone’s while walking around the Promenade at Coconut Creek.  Their other locations are in Coral Springs and Davie.  Inside it is a little too dark with tables, so we chose to eat outside with the nice breeze. The pizza we ordered was delicious and thin crusted like we enjoy.  There are many varieties, but we decided on the Farmers market which includes peppers, mushrooms, onions, and spinach. We ordered a large wheat pizza with a caesar salad beforehand to share.  Both of us had water to drink. The portion was plenty to share. Everything was tasty.

Scarfone’s prepares their pizza dough fresh daily. They use fresh San Marzano tomatoes which are easier to digest for many people that normally have heartburn. Fresh herbs and the finest mazzerella cheese are also used. There are also other dishes available such as pastas, specials with chicken, coal oven wings, sides, and hoagies.  White, blush, and red wines are served and there is a bar inside the restaurant. It is a great place for a party or an event.

The restaurant is open every day, except for Monday’s. When we were there at about five o’clock on a Saturday, there were a few tables being served. Our waiter was very nice and our food was promptly brought to us.

I look forward to going there again when we are in the neighborhood to try their other pizzas or dishes.

Tucci’s Fire N Coal Pizza
50 Northeast 1st Avenue
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 620-2930

On July3, 2010, we enjoyed the thin crust pizza with arugula. Although there was less cheese on the pizza than in many other establishments, the sauce was very tasty. The arugula was good, but it is better eaten in a salad as the tomato sauce hides the unique flavor of arugula.

We started with a Caesar salad and garlic bread. One salad is more than enough for two people. The garlic bread is different, three pieces of flat bread (pizza without the sauce and cheese)  with garlic and oil.

This is a small restaurant where all ages dine.  There were TV’s with a baseball game. The volume was turned off.

A menu can be found at www.tuccispizza.com.

239 South Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316

spaziofl.com

Spazio is located right on Ft. Lauderdale beach on the corner of Las Olas and A1A. There is a bar and seating inside as well as open space and seating outside facing the beach. Executive chef Michael Smith has created an Italian/Mediterranean menu with a wide variety of items in all courses. An added touch is the outdoor entertainment of live music. They have a full liquor bar. Their prices range from inexpensive to moderate. Spazio is conveniently open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 8a.m. through midnight daily and accepts most major credit cards.

My husband and I ate at Spazio recently on a Saturday night and really enjoyed ourselves. We sat outside and listened to the music and watched the many people going by. It was busy while we were there.  We ordered the individual pizza and their 2 for 1 frozen drinks and were pleasantly surprised. The drinks and food portions were generous. The pizza was delicious and thin crusted like we prefer. Our service was friendly and prompt and we are looking forward to coming back again soon to enjoy one of their regular meals. I would highly recommend anyone who hasn’t been there yet to experience it. Spazio is also a great place for relatives and friends visiting the area. Great food, great entertainment, great location, and great service.