Ponderosa Steakhouse Reviews (Orlando, Florida)

Great Steak

Oxford, United Kingdom

January 22, 2011

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Best of IgoUgo Finding cheap places to eat in Orlando is not usually too difficult and one of our favourite is Ponderosa. People seem to have a love it or hate it relationship with this place. If you are visiting then I would suggest you arrive early in the ...Read more Finding cheap places to eat in Orlando is not usually too difficult and one of our favourite is Ponderosa. People seem to have a love it or hate it relationship with this place. If you are visiting then I would suggest you arrive early in the evening as it gets messy as the evening wears on as customers can be quite sloppy and lazy!

On arrival you choose your entree from the selection on the board, this start at about $10 for an adult chicken breast with fries or jacket potato. You then add on a drink and pay at the cashier, vouchers can be found in most booklets in the area which give a discount as well.

You sit at your table and then you help yourself to the buffet whilst your server gets your drinks. The buffet has a huge choice and I would defy anyone to not be able to find something they like. For starters there are a selection of soups, chicken wings, vegetables,nachos and pasta. There is then a large salad bar with plenty of choice of salad veg and dressings. There is also a great selection of fresh and tinned fruits, ice-cream with nuts, Oreos and sauces or jelly (jell-o), cakes and puddings. I usually select the plain chicken breast as that is my favourite but the rest of the family usually pick steak and to be honest they have all commented that the steaks at Ponderosa are frequently tastier and more tender than those we have bought at much dearer places.

You can return to the buffet as often as you wish and your server will bring your entree and will also bring a free cup of tea or coffee at the end of your meal if you ask. The soft drinks that you purchase are bottomless but the cups are so enormous we are hard pushed to finish one each!

We have found that with children this is an excellent place to pick up a cheap meal. We have rarely encountered a poor server and because we tend to visit when it is quiet it is always clean and tidy even though the interior looks a little worn and dated. It is one of the few places where our children actually get to eat some fruit and vegetables which has got to be a good thing and we find that we can have a satisfying meal without being rushed.

For about $10 per head after discount for a filling meal with lots of choice we find that the Ponderosa on the Southern end of International Drive can’t be beaten.
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by dwking1

Saint John, New Brunswick

August 3, 2004

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We went here for the breakfast buffet. There was every type of breakfast food from eggs to grits, and French toast to bagels. The best part about the meal was that it was only $3.99 with the purchase of a drink.

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by rgautier

Springfield, Virginia

April 12, 2004

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The breakfast buffet at the Ponderosa was cheap and satisfying. But you do get what you pay for. If those eggs were whole and real before they were cooked, I'll eat my hat. But other than the funny-textured eggs, the rest of breakfast was fine. ...Read more

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by lamon

ramsey, New Jersey

June 19, 2003

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The Ponderosa is a family restaurant and the prices cant be beat considering its a buffet for about $12 dollars a person. You also receive a coupon for breakfast for $3.75 for the next day. I would also recommend dining ...Read more

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by zlwestover

Rocklin, California

May 15, 2003

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Our waiter was fast and very humorous. The food was excellent. They are open later than many others. This was great for us since we were out late at the 9pm Disney World shows.

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by schiff

Pembroke, Ontario

March 17, 2003

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Ponderosa restaurants in the Orlando area are a great bang for your buck. For us, our daughter eats off the hot/cold buffet for $3.99 and we can have steak and buffet for $9.49, get coupons anywhere and receive 10% off the price, which pays for your ...Read more

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by deonnumber1

indianapolis, Indiana

October 10, 2002

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The breakfast was fantastic as they had a marvelous buffet featuring all main and side breakfast items you can think of. it is really a great deal for such a hearty meal.

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by Simon608

Chicago, Illinois

July 11, 2002

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May not be the most elegant place but best bang for your buck, especially for families. The wait staff is also very friendly. Best overall value.

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