The Cheesecake Factory

We go to the Cheesecake Factory as often as we can.  It's along the lines of a New York diner with sandwiches, entrees, fish, steaks, etc.  The place has a full service bar with all the trappings and 38 different types of cheesecakes. They also have desserts for those not in love with cheesecake.  My favorite, however, is the raspberry truffle and I don't as a rule eat cheesecake. 

My kids usually get burgers, pasta, or grilled cheese off the kids menu.  Sometimes we let them get the gourmet burgers from the adult menu which are always delicious.  My wife likes the triple cheese pasta with grilled chicken and I seem to have settled on the jambalaya.  It's excellent but, even though they call it spicy, it's rather mild for those who aren't afraid of cayenne pepper.

The service was perfect.  We had a waitress who was so warm and friendly it was a great pleasure to tip her.  You know how sometimes you feel really good about tipping?  This was how I felt with her.  She was great.

The Christmas Tree here has nothing to do with the place but it's right outside the door in the mall and I thought it was massive and beautiful so I would have to share it with you.

Cheesecake Factory is located in Orlando at the Millennia Mall on Conroy Road.  This is just off I-4 west of the Orlando City limits.  If you're familiar with Orlando this is just before you arrive at Kirkman Road (SR535) which is the exit to Universal Studios.  There are a number of locations for the Cheesecake Factory around the country.  We visited the one in Miami Beach when we vacationed there this past June and it was every bit as good.  We will definitely go there again.  The average we pay for dinner for four is $85-$100 including tip.  For those from up north that doesn't impress you but it's a little more high end for Florida so plan on a totally decent meal.  Thanks again.