Orlando Fast Food Critic – Page 5 – Sharing my food experiences with you.

Drunken Monkey

I’ve driven by Drunken Monkey countless times on my way to Beefy King, and, given how I am attracted to eateries with unique names, I was often curious. As a coffee and tea house, I didn’t know what to expect in the way of food. Food-wise, they mostly have sandwiches and soups. Their soup options change daily, but the few times I have been, they always have the same sandwich options. The have options for both vegetarian and vegan diets, but they do have some meaty sandwiches as well. I really like the Dwight Howard special, and a portion of each sale goes to Dwight’s charity. While every sandwich I’ve had there is very good, and generally unique, I’d like to see more options, even if it meant they were on rotation.

The atmosphere is quiet and local art covers the walls. All the art is for sale, and you can contact them to display/sell your own art as well. While it isn’t really my thing, I think it is a great contribution to the community.

Price: $3 – $8

Cheeburger Cheeburger

Cheeburger Cheeburger is a custom cheeseburger restaurant with a 50s diner vibe. I say cheeseburger, and not hamburger because they do cheeseburgers. If you want cheese, you got it, if not, they may be willing to bend the rules for you. When ordering, you start by picking the size of the burger you want, from 5.5 to 20 ounces. Then you pick from their enormous list of toppings, most of which are free, with only a few you have to pay extra for. They offer several different kinds of peppers, lettuce, tomato, onion, onion rings, guacamole, pickles, garlic, numerous sauces, and much more. The burgers are pretty greasy, but, WOW, are they good.

Their french fries and onion rings are amazing as well, and almost as greasy as the burgers. While they do offer other items on the menu besides cheeseburgers, I admit I haven’t tried any of them. I feel like it would be going to a steakhouse and ordering a salad.

Price: $5 – $9

Urban Hibachi

Urban Hibachi is a surprisingly great restaurant, given its location and simple exterior. The appearance inside is nice, nothing special, but appealing and clean. The food is great though, and the service is excellent.

I got a steak teriyaki bento box at dinner for about $12. The bento box comes with 4 pieces of a California roll, ginger salad, miso soup, steamed white rice, an egg roll, and 4 small dumplings. It is an excellent amount of food, especially for the price. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Both servers working that evening were having a good time singing and dancing to some cheesy 90s techno/party music.

The atmosphere was nice, and laid back. The place wasn’t crowded either. On a Saturday night around 6-7pm, there were only a few tables taken. Both the atmosphere and price were a welcome change from similar restaurants in the area, like Seito Sushi, which I feel you’re paying more for a “high class” restaurant than anything else.

Price: $10 – $15

Copper Canyon

I first came across Copper Canyon looking for a place for my family to have Easter dinner. While we didn’t eat there that day, the menu looked really appealing. Months later I purchased a Groupon for Copper Canyon and couldn’t wait to finally try this restaurant. While it is more upscale dining, since it is in Pointe Orlando, an area high in tourist traffic, you can really get away with wearing anything here. Although, smart casual would probably make you feel more comfortable in this atmosphere.

We were greeted by our server, who was very welcoming and highly knowledgeable of the menu. He was able to fully answer all of our questions about the menu, and I felt like he knew as much about the food as the chef cooking the meal would. The food was excellent. I had the pork chop, while my fiance had the flank steak. Both were absolutely delicious, as were the sides. The price is a little higher than I generally like to spend on a meal, but the food, service, and atmosphere make up for it. While I wouldn’t eat here on a regular basis (due to the price), I would definitely make this a top spot for special occasions.

Price: $15 – $30

Metro Burger

Metro Burger serves custom burgers in a relaxed atmosphere. The burgers are tasty and juicy, and the numerous options to customize should give everyone a burger they can enjoy. While you are free to choose your toppings, you are limited to the number of toppings unless you want to pay extra. As far as sides go, both the onion rings and fried pickles are very good. The fried pickles are spears rather than slices, and I prefer the slices, but these are still good. The fried pickles are very expensive for the amount you get considering the cost of the raw materials. Metro Burger is good overall, but I’d probably stick to the burger and skip the sides next time due to their price.

The restaurant was clean and the service was friendly. You can even enjoy a few beers at World of Beer just around the corner and have your meal delivered if they have enough staff on hand. Craft beer and greasy food always make for a great pair.

Price: $5 – $10