Orlando, query--again.

A couple of biz dinners this week with clients. Business ambience is paramount, chow would be nice, I-Drive traffic avoidance very important.

Clients are Korean, internationally experienced, will eat most anything raw and anything redolent of garlic and hot peppers; carnivorous, and they like style.

They are green carded here, and in a general way are fond of American and Italian food .

I made reservations at Del Frisco's (despite several downhill alerts) and Atlantis at the Renaissance Resort (several good visits, but last was two years ago so things can change).

Any strong lunch/b'fast suggestions (vicinity airport, and not Disney/I-Drive/Sand Lake)?

The only place that I have ever found in Orlando that is suitable for a business dinner is Charley's Steakhouse.

YourPalWill wrote:The only place that I have ever found in Orlando that is suitable for a business dinner is Charley's Steakhouse.

I have found Charley's to be excellent although not Bern's in Tampa. I've had ribeyes, pork chops, and fried shrimp. All have been excellent or close to it.

The chops were big, thick, and flavorful. Not overcooked. I would specify though. We took my MIL and she ordered the fried shrimp and they were outstanding. I was informed they use panko with a little garlic powder to season. We did order them one other time and they were good but not as good as the first time. I"ve ordered the filet and a ribeye. I would describe as high grade choice or a lower grade prime. Not dry aged either.

Large brick pit to grill on in the front window and viewable while waiting. They cook over fruitwood and oak coals.

The Chinese restaurant in the Rennaisance (is that Atlantis?) used to do an excellent Peking Duck service. It's been at least 12 years since I have been there, though.

If they like style, Hue, which is in a gentrifying neighborhood in the actual city of Orlando, fits the standard bill of a chicly designed, modern American bistro type restaurant, and apparently routinely wins "best of" awards. I thought it was good, not great, but if you're running low on choices, it's probably worth trying.