Reviews - Jernigan's

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.

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.

Experience. The food service is sub par for a premium priced buffet. I understand most people come here for the experience of watching an nba game, but for my y... read more Experience. The food service is sub par for a premium priced buffet. I understand most people come here for the experience of watching an nba game, but for my yelp loyal, I have to say that the food is not worth the price. The staff was stingy with the buffet items. One example, the roast at the carving station looked wonderful and had a second slab untouched. I 'm assuming they had plenty to go around. It wasn 't a terribly crowded night. I asked for a good slice of the roast beef. The guy proceeded to give me a paper thin slice. Fine. Can you carve me another? I asked. He sucked his teeth while carving another even thinner slice. I chuckled a bit and told him I 'd be back. Needless to say, a huge part of eating out is the experience. And the staff wasn 't overly happy to serve us, attitude at the ice cream station as well. Probably won 't be going back.

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.

I has dinner here with a group of 12. Our dinner was included as part of our ticket for a magic game. In addition to dinner, drinks (beer and wine) were include... read more I has dinner here with a group of 12. Our dinner was included as part of our ticket for a magic game. In addition to dinner, drinks (beer and wine) were included. Our group was sat at 2 tables with a nice view of the basketball court. It was tucked away so there was only one other party in our area. Dinner was a buffet. There was a decent selection of food items- salad, charcuterie, veggies, nachos, a meat cutting station, and dessert. It would have been nice to have more selection but i didn't leave hungry. For drinks, we had several options for beer, most of which were light beers. I don't recall any IPAs or sours. I did not order wine. We put in our drink order with our server and it took awhile.... To the point that my husband got tired of waiting and ordered drinks at the bar. When our server came with the drinks, he kind of gave us a hard time about it and it seemed that he didn't want to give us our drinks (until my husband distributed the extra drinks to other people in our party who were drink-less). Although it wasn't the best meal, I thought the value was good since it was part of our basketball game ticket. This is an occasion where I wish I could give half stars- not a 4 star experience but better than 3. I'd give this 3.5 stars.

Great value because you spend premium money on refreshments and here dinate in elegance and can see game while they also change menu based on visiting teams cit... read more Great value because you spend premium money on refreshments and here dinate in elegance and can see game while they also change menu based on visiting teams cities local cruise example Cajun food when playing New Orleans

The food was outstanding! I thoroughly enjoyed the buffet and the fantastic views of the game. read more The food was outstanding! I thoroughly enjoyed the buffet and the fantastic views of the game.

Once inside, the ambiance was lovely and the staff was friendly and attentive. We were pleased to have our own little nook to sit in. Our server brought us a pl... read more Once inside, the ambiance was lovely and the staff was friendly and attentive. We were pleased to have our own little nook to sit in. Our server brought us a plate filled with lobster, scallops, large shrimp, crab, prime rib, fresh salads, potatoes, Penne Pasta Alfredo, grilled green beans, and more. Everything was fresh, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. However, as the showtime approached, the line for the prime rib became quite stressful with just one server and 15 people waiting. We wanted to relax, enjoy our meal, and savor the occasion, but it became challenging under the circumstances. It was almost time for the show!

I really enjoyed the buffet-style menu, which offered a wide variety of delicious options. The seating was great too, creating a wonderful atmosphere for the di... read more I really enjoyed the buffet-style menu, which offered a wide variety of delicious options. The seating was great too, creating a wonderful atmosphere for the dining experience.

Went to the restaurant before the raptors vs magic game it took 45 mins to be seated once seated it took another 45 mins to get drinks by then we had finished e... read more Went to the restaurant before the raptors vs magic game it took 45 mins to be seated once seated it took another 45 mins to get drinks by then we had finished eating and had asked for the bill so we could get to our seats and we were shocked by the bill 700 us dollars for less then average service and decent food. Wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy