One star was the minimum I could give this place. The wait staff took away our menus because«they we too full of people.» I had to get our silverware and napkins myself because there were none at the table. And frankly, the food was little better than a grade school cafeteria’s food. And just to add insult to injury… there is an 18% «service charge» added to the bill. Lunch consisting of soup and a bread less sandwich for 23 dollars?
Ella D.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Orlando, FL
I went there twice, lunch and dinner, lunch buffet is 15.95+ 18% service charge, dinner buffet is 23.95+18% service charge, but foods are same, very limited choices: salad, fruit, soup, cheese, sliced sausage, pork, fish, cake, etc, beverage are additional charges. If you don’t take buffet, you can also order from menu. Whole restaurant was empty despite during meal time.
David B.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Orlando, FL
Food was good, service was lacking, which is fine because it’s a buffet, but if your going to automatically add 18 percent you should earn it. The only thing the server did was offer a drink which I declined, but I had to pay $ 2.87 for the privilege of her offering that. I even had to start walking out of the restaurant for her to even bring the check
Nelson B.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Pompano Beach, FL
Had my morning breakfast from here. The eggs were runny, the bacon was soft, the sausages were the worst! It all tasted very nasty. For $ 21.00, I was ripped off. The server was tentative but was not worth the mandatory 18% included on the billing but understand that if tip is based on the quality of food here no one would leave a tip! They do have a good assortment of fruit.
David M.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Orlando, FL
I met an old friend for breakfast at Café Gauguin and the restaurant served its purpose. The spacious room was fairly empty, as the major event that was taking place at the Rosen Centre, where Café Gauguin is located, was ending on the day I visited(specifically, today). Service was prompt and the waiter efficient, if a bit less than personable. I ordered a cheese omelet, substituting egg whites for eggs and served with breakfast potatoes. The omelet was well cooked, although I am fairly sure I was eating eggs and not egg whites. The potatoes were also good, but I am not sure I could distinguish them from the breakfast potatoes that I have ordered at any number of other decent hotel lobby cafes. Price was high, but it was in a hotel so I was not surprised. On the whole, there is no reason to miss breakfast when staying at the Rosen Centre, but also no reason to make Café Gauguin a destination either.
Erknick E.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Willis, TX
Ok dinner. Fish and chips beer batter. Fish was ok, batter golden brown but for some reason batter underneath was raw or doughy. Fries were great. Fyi I was a party of «1» and they still added 18% gratuity. Now that was $ 22 and buffet was $ 24. Guess I should have done that. Next morning I got morning Buffet and once again food was ok. AND still party of «1» and once again 18% gratuity. Last time eating there.
Candace B.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Hernando, MS
I will start by saying you get what you expect at this place… hotel food nothing amazing. But, if you are in town and dog tired from working at a convention all day this is not a bad place to stop for a quick meal. I had the buffet and there are always a lot of options and a large salad bar. The food is just ok; so if you have the option and time get out and go somewhere else. This is very casual dining which again is great when at a convention. The staff is great all super friendly and checked on us the whole time.
Anne R.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Charlotte, NC
Went away from the popular breakfast buffet with an egg white omelette and fruit cup. Waitress was great, never had to wait for coffee refills, and she even got me a coffee to go… and this was even while dealing with a crush of PGA conference salesmen. Nice!
Brandi F.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Orlando, FL
Yikes! It is really sad that this is one of the main restaurants in a Rosen hotel. Service is beyond terrible– our waiter severely messed up the drink order, never came to check on us in the two hours we were there and if he referred to me as ‘my lady’ one more time I was gonna smack him haha Also, this is a huge restaurant and they were barely ¼ full, with plenty of staff running around yet it took over an hour for our food to come out and another hour later we had yet to get the check. The menu selection is so bare, basically one fish, steak and chicken dish. Oh, and then they have a ‘specials’ list which ISTHESAMEEXACTITEMSONTHEMENU! The only difference is a soft drink with unlimited refills is included in the price. Granted, their main offering is a buffet, but it’s $ 23.50 a head, and I can’t imagine tastes that good. I had the three cheese burger which did taste okay, but nothing special and the steak fries were slightly under cooked.
Cesar L.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Doral, FL
I stayed at the hotel for business, noticed the place was not busy so decided to give them a try. We started a bit rough with no one greeting me for over 5 minutes, so I decided to grab a menu and seat myself. I asked a waitress working the floor if I could seat anywhere and she was so nice that I asked for her station. The whole experience changed from this point on. Tanya C knows very well what customer service is all about. She answers every question and said yes to everything. I didn’t ask for anything special; latte with soy milk. You’ll be surprise how difficult this simple request becomes a challenge at restaurants now days. The breakfast was phenomenal. I ordered the Club Breakfast; not greasy and quite tasty. It’s being a long time since trying a great breakfast like this one. I’ll be back for sure. Thanks Tanya C!!!
Ashley S.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Murrieta, CA
We were given a voucher for the lunch buffet because of many issues we had with our stay at the hotel. Soups had thick skins over the top, tuna and chicken(not even sure if it was chicken) salads looked dried out, and there were flies flying around them. I saw a patron drop tongs and set them back on the buffet table. I grabbed them and gave them to a waiter. The only thing that looked edible was the prime rib. They had a cake that tasted similar to banana bread. That was the only highlight. No thanks. I would never have eaten here if we didn’t have comped lunch
Dayna W.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Longwood, FL
This is such a wonderful place to go for the Holiday Brunches. The food is simply put it magnificent. The staff is beyond great. We had Scott waiting on us and he really went out of his way to accommodate my mother which really meant a lot to her. They always go above and beyond. It is worth the price because you get high quality food that is always fresh. Not the greasy stuff that is usually in buffets. Best to make reservations a few weeks in advance to get the best location and seating time that you want.
Gem R.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 San Diego, CA
Le sigh. I was looking forward to a hearty, Vegas-style, buffet breakfast. Sure it was hearty, but it was yucky. Scrambled eggs looked weird. Bacon looked weird. It was expensive for what it was. You could probably get better at Hometown Buffet.
Matthew T.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Herndon, VA
The corned beef hash on the breakfast buffet has the smooth mouthfeel and distinctive luxurious aroma of Alpo.
Amy D.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Cincinnati, OH
This is the restaurant at the Rosen Center. Please note if you get takeout(anywhere in the hotel) you will be charged 18% gratuity(as well as dining in). The buffet is a pretty nice option at this location; I would recommend it over ordering off the menu(although the menu portions are huge and will likely make a second meal). The buffet offerings for breakfast included both hot and cold dishes. There was plenty of fruit and copious breads and pastries. I had the coffee each time I was there and it was pretty good. Lunch and dinner buffets are pretty similar except that the lunch buffets also had cold cuts as an offering. Both lunch and dinner offer an salad bar which is decent, breads and soups. The hot dishes offered during both service were very good– and the desserts were decadent. The restaurant itself is very clean. My complaint is that the service was kind of slow and non-responsive. I often found it difficult to track down a server to pay my check. The food is excellent; if service improved it would be great.
Francesca L.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Tampa, FL
We came here for a business lunch with clients during a conference at the hotel. It was horribly decorated – it looked like a scene from the café on Saved By The Bell(The Max)! BUT the service was amazing – friendly and fast. And the buffett was really good. Extensive, the food was full and fresh and tasty! Highly recommend!
Pamela M.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Milwaukee, WI
Over priced place, very greasy omlet(cut the oil omlet man!) the cheese was left unmelted — between that and the oil, it was tough to choke down. Oh and always a treat to find bugs on the pastries. Decent selection of fruit. I was told the salmon cream cheese was good… I just can’t eat raw fish for breakfast most days.
Edward S.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Long Beach, CA
Although the price is pretty cheap. The selection of food is pretty limited.
James F.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 San Diego, CA
Ordering off the menu for dinner, I tried their turkey burger, and I was very happy with it. Some places have a so-so turkey patty. This one was pretty good. Nice fries, good toppings aside it. Despite the restaurant being really dead(the convention I was attending didn’t start for another day or so), service was only ok. For hotel food, it was good, but you’re also paying hotel prices. The décor reminds me of a casino restaurant. making it look more spacious that the room actually is. Still, nice and airy. My turkey burger: TIP: You pay up at the cashier’s at the exit, and they can split a bill there, so no need to ask for separate checks. Just means that you have to stand in line at the cashier station.
Phil H.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 New York, NY
Eating convention center food is pretty much like eating garbage out of a trash compactor. I have been to many convention centers and the Orlando location features some of the worst. That is why I usually take a quick stroll over to Café Gaugin in the Rosen Centre next door for lunch. They feature a terrific buffet for only $ 13.95 that has a combination of hot and cold foods, salads, soups, and desserts. The main course hot entrees on the buffet are also a little more on the upscale side as compared to most. The actual restaurant is big with lots of seating, and the service is friendly and attentive. There is also a full menu in case you want to order off that. I have never had a bad meal here or been disappointed with the buffet selections. Beats the heck out of the fried schmega burger plate with undercooked fries served at the convention center!