Bahama Breeze
Alright, hands up, this isn't a restaurant that's really off-the-beaten-track. In fact, it's as far ON the beaten track as you can get. Especially my favorite location, which is on International Drive. However, I LOVE this location. It's one of my favorite places to eat.
Bahama Breeze has 7 locations in the Orlando area, and my favorite is the restaurant nestled on International Drive. If the weather is good I prefer to sit outside and listen to the live calypso drums and soak up the atmosphere. It really has a great outside deck and outdoor bar.
My go-to favorite menu item is the Beef Empanadas. I love, love, love them.
Bahama Breeze is a Caribbean themed restaurant, so you get to choose from a variety of dishes including Key West Shrimp and Grits, Jamaican Jerk Chicken, and Curry Goat Bowl.
So why do I consider this off-the-beaten track? My top tip is to arrive during the "sweet-spot." Generally Monday - Friday around 2:30pm - 4:30pm. That way you miss the lunch time rush, and get ahead of the "I'm starving, we've been at the theme parks all day" crowd.
I can easily spend an hour or two relaxing over a cocktail (oh ok, maybe 2 or 3) while listening to some great music. So if you hit the restaurant during the "sweet spot" you really will feel you are off the beaten track!
Locations in the Orlando area:
Orlando - Grand National
Orlando-Altamonte Springs
Orlando-International Drive
Orlando-Kissimmee
Orlando-Lake Buena Vista
Orlando - Grand National
Orlando-The Loop
Orlando-Waterford Lakes