Orlando: Gasparilla Island Grill (December 2018)



I visited the Gasparilla Island Grill two times late in the evenings over a long weekend in early December 2018. The restaurant is open 24/7, so it is easy to grab a bite to eat whenever the mood strikes. I had difficulty locating this Grand Floridian restaurant because it does not seem to be accessible from inside the main hotel building without going outside. (With the exception of the two pool bars, all other property restaurants are accessible from the main lodge building.) This self-serve restaurant offers seating at booths and tables indoors, or outdoors on the patio that fronts the hotel marina (which also offers a view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks). Indoor decor seems Floridian with its light and airy colors. It is possible to purchase “grab and go” food, which is what I did, enjoying two different types of gourmet sandwiches served with house-made potato chips (one hot Italian w/spicy mustard on wheat, one roast beef with lettuce and onion and horseradish on white; both sandwiches were hearty and reasonably priced at $10.00 or so). The sandwiches are displayed in a glass case, but they can be customized with condiments and heated by the staff. Burgers, pizza, soups, and salads are also available, along with desserts, beer, and wine. For me as a solo traveler who didn’t want to sit down to a fancy, multi-course meal after a day touring the theme parks, the Gasparilla Grill was a convenient location for a super-casual and affordable meal at the Grand Floridian.






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