Jernigan's - Orlando

During this time, I noticed several white patrons walking in and being seated without any reservation check. Whenever I caught her eye, she would apologize and... read more During this time, I noticed several white patrons walking in and being seated without any reservation check. Whenever I caught her eye, she would apologize and mention that the previous guests were taking longer than expected, yet there were plenty of open tables available. As the start time of the game approached, and since they would not even allow us inside to watch while we waited, I decided to speak to the receptionist again and told her to cancel our reservation. She apologized but didn’t offer any solutions and simply said goodbye. Considering that the buffet costs $80 per person, I expected a much better experience. Next time, I will definitely skip this restaurant.

It was about 15 minutes after sitting down that we finally met our designated waiter for the first time. Although we arrived early in the evening, we were infor... read more It was about 15 minutes after sitting down that we finally met our designated waiter for the first time. Although we arrived early in the evening, we were informed they had already run out of several items (Cabernet, IPA, Modelo), although later our waiter did manage to find Modelo. On the bright side, the food was delicious, and the servers we interacted with were friendly when we could actually get their attention. Overall, the experience did not justify the cost we paid. If everything had run smoothly, I might have felt the price was reasonable, considering that dining at an arena typically comes with a premium. Additionally, for concerts, we were seated behind the stage, which meant a black curtain obstructed our view of the entire opening act. The delays seemed largely due to the disorganization and the lack of a way to enter the venue before the event doors opened. We had reservations for 6:30 PM but arrived at the hostess station around 6:45 PM after navigating through a crowd, only to be seated around 7 PM. It’s puzzling why reservations start at 6:30 PM when the Amway doors don’t open until then. I think there should be a separate entrance for Jernigan's diners, perhaps a dedicated line where security can confirm reservations. I might be willing to give it another try, but I certainly wouldn’t make a reservation for when the doors open. Also, I wouldn’t recommend this place if you want to see the opening act; it would be better if there were TVs to display the event.

I gave this restaurant a 5-star review! The staff is very polite, and the food arrives in just 15 minutes. Plus, the prices are very reasonable. read more I gave this restaurant a 5-star review! The staff is very polite, and the food arrives in just 15 minutes. Plus, the prices are very reasonable.

This buffet-style restaurant features a variety of options including pork, beef, chicken, pasta, salads, and desserts. While drinks are an additional cost and c... read more This buffet-style restaurant features a variety of options including pork, beef, chicken, pasta, salads, and desserts. While drinks are an additional cost and can be pricey, the food is delicious and the service is outstanding. If you make a reservation for the 7 PM time slot, you'll also enjoy a fantastic view of the Orlando Magic game.

This is a fantastic spot to enjoy a basketball game while indulging in delicious food. The buffet offers a great variety of options, and Ellie provided outstand... read more This is a fantastic spot to enjoy a basketball game while indulging in delicious food. The buffet offers a great variety of options, and Ellie provided outstanding table service.