We went around 8pm on a Wednesday (9/13) and it was fairly quiet. While I was so tempted to get the steak their signature burger was so tempting and by the end I made the right decision. Everything was cooked thoroughly and at the proper temperatures and our server was very friendly. The Parmesan fries especially were a standout with the burger and I had to fight off invaders from my plate. I would definitely recommend going during the evening as less bustle. We also went during breakfast before checkout on Sunday and got the chicken and waffles which were immaculate. I was thinking the chicken would be dry but it was very juicy and the guava butter they serve with it has made me a fan.
Pasta Vongole is now one of the top of my favorite meals! The sauce was amazing. The entire dish was beautiful and delicious. This will be a regular order for me. Loved it!
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Came to the River Island Grilling Company three times during my vacation to Orlando. Not sure why my family didn't come the times we were here in the past. Burgers were delicious and juicy, fries were chunky and tasty and on the final night, I opted for a New York strip steak to treat myself and it was fantastic. Well cooked with some mash and asparagus, loved it all!
Came quite late the first two times so it was quiet, third night we dropped by earlier than we had before so it was a bit busier. I think an event was on as well for the owners, so a touch slower to be seated and served but that's fine by me when the food is as good as it is!
Will absolutely be coming back when I stay at Orange Lake again.
Outstanding. The St Louis ribs are the best I’ve ever tasted. Seriously delicious and well worth braving a thunderstorm to get to them! The servers are excellent - polite and friendly without being a burden. The breakfast is also great, although not a buffet service when I came. The cost is excellent value if you consider the other offerings in the local area, in terms of steakhouses!
The food was excellent, about $15 a plate on average. I had a crispy chicken sandwich with fries. The sandwich was Huge with a pile of perfectly crispy fries. Sundays there was a yummy brunch menu added to the normal fare. The staff was super friendly and helpful when we asked questions about the resort happenings. Best of all the 1200 ft lazy river was just yards away.
Had breakfast here! Located on site at River Island Resort in Orange Lake Resort. Food was delicious and big portions. The kids and adults were satisfied. It appears this place uses the same kitchen as Trade winds bar and grill. All the food is very good here. No issues. Highly recommend!
Warren our waiter was excellent. Food was top notch. We had the ribeye steak that was cooked to perfection. Chicken parm was fantastic and the pasta was delicious. All around a very enjoyable evening. We will definitely eat here again on our next visit
I'd rate the River Island Grilling Company at Orange Lake Resort 4 stars. Keep in mind that the information about this place can change frequently due to its resort nature, so always double-check with resort staff.
Regarding the restaurant itself, it's very good. The breakfast buffet is worth trying, although it gets busy after 9 am. Dinner is great too but tends to be crowded from 5 pm to 9 pm. Even in September, expect 20-minute waits due to seasonal variations.
Overall, it's a positive experience with easy access, but it can be costly due to resort fees. If you're a timeshare owner, make sure to ask if your discount was applied, as it's not always automatic.
Love the resort and all the amenities and restaurants on site, including River Island Grilling Co.
Love their hamburgers...only thing is that I asked what could I have beside ff...I was told salad and once got back to room my salad didn't even fill bottom of container and saw that was charged $5 extra for 2 bites of lettuce that only had red onion slice and a grape tomato-- wth??? It turned cold so we got our food to go and that's how I feel we got screwed. My husband's chicken wings barely had 10 fries in his box. SO DISSAPOINTED. The guy playing the sax was nice-- just too cold. We are owners and that quality of food or should I say lack of was unacceptable
Place is big, clean and friendly staff. They have outdoor sitting also. There's plenty of room to sit inside at tables or booths. Food was good, we ate there a few times due to the convince location of being next to the pools and not wanting to leave the resort. They serve sushi and it was ok, fresh. Good tasted good except for our fish was over cooked. But staff is really friendly and accommodating, they offered to replaced it right away.
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Went to Orange Lake Resort just prior to Thanksgiving. This location is not open full hours so check before making plans. We each were able to find something we wanted in the limited menu. The food was excellent! Everyone enjoyed their meal. We will definitely be returning before our trip is over. This location is highly recommended!
My wife had the salmon and she loved it 😋 and I had the short ribs 😋 that I ate with a spoon that was how tender they were and our servicer was Alex and he was the best 👌
ALL of the times we came here was for the hot breakfast that was offered with the resort. We used the coupons that we were given when we checked in. So in the 4 times we ate breakfast, the service was mediocre. It was as early as they opened and we were the first in the doors. Coffe was hot and good, and the buffet was pretty well stocked. We were doing the whole Disney and theme parks deal, so sitting down for breakfast was nice.
One of the best burgers we ever had. We ate the Monster and River Island classic burgers along with a long island tea and a glass of pino grigio.
Great service from Michelle, perfectly cooked burgers and a nice relaxed vibe.
The staff here are exceptional and the service is always the best. They got a great deal here on their bottomless mimosas. Only $5.99 from 7am till 11 am. I really enjoyed the mimosas. The place is always clean, including the bathrooms. The atmosphere is very pleasant.
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