What are some of the best NON-CHAIN restaurants in the Orlando or Tampa area?

Question

I moved to this area in August of 2007 and still have not found any great independent restaurants. I'm sick of the chains..in Michigan you could find great places everywhere! Thanks!

Answer 1

Daily Eats in Tampa on Howard Ave. (or Armenia?) is yum. Frankie's on Kennedy and Boulevard in Tampa is good; not sure if that's a chain or not...they do hamburgers, grinders, etc.  Estella's is good and Vallarta's is even better. They have a few locations, but they're awesome. I don't consider them "chain" restaurants. Cappy's is awesome; that's on Florida Ave. south of Hillsborought; it's a pizza place. Hope this helps!!!

Answer 2

Go to Clearwater beach and eat at Island Way Grill. The best restaurant in the bay area!

Answer 3

SANFORD FLORIDA'S BEST PLACE IS WING HOUSE IF YOU LIKE WINGS OR BAHAMA BREEZE IN TAMPA!!!!!!!!