The Cheesecake Factory: Dinner
The Cheesecake Factory
2223 N West Shore Blvd, Tampa (International Plaza Mall)
(813) 353-4200
www.cheesecakefactory.com
The original plan and reservations were made for one of the Disney restaurants in Orlando, after leaving we decided that was more driving then we wanted to do for dinner, so the decision was made for The Cheesecake Factory. Now you have to realize that before last Sunday we had never been to the Cheesecake Factory, we've heard everyone talk about it but we're never willing to deal the 1 1/2 to 2 hour waits that are typical. Showing up at 9:00 PM our wait was only 45 minutes so we decided to have a coffee from Starbucks and walk around the now closed mall. At 43 minutes we were buzzed and sat soon after that. We had good service which is always a plus and had the Bang Bang Chicken and Shrimp and Oscar's BBQ Chicken sandwich. These were both very good and came out exactly as described and ordered. The Bang Bang Chicken and Shrimp is Thai based and has lots of great coconut and curry sauce all over the plate, it's to die for! Even though we were at the Cheesecake Factory we decided no cheesecake and had the Tarimisu instead. We agreed this was some of the best Tarimisu that we had ever eaten and we've had our fair share. Worth the wait and as the name would imply, great desserts!
2223 N West Shore Blvd, Tampa (International Plaza Mall)
(813) 353-4200
www.cheesecakefactory.com
The original plan and reservations were made for one of the Disney restaurants in Orlando, after leaving we decided that was more driving then we wanted to do for dinner, so the decision was made for The Cheesecake Factory. Now you have to realize that before last Sunday we had never been to the Cheesecake Factory, we've heard everyone talk about it but we're never willing to deal the 1 1/2 to 2 hour waits that are typical. Showing up at 9:00 PM our wait was only 45 minutes so we decided to have a coffee from Starbucks and walk around the now closed mall. At 43 minutes we were buzzed and sat soon after that. We had good service which is always a plus and had the Bang Bang Chicken and Shrimp and Oscar's BBQ Chicken sandwich. These were both very good and came out exactly as described and ordered. The Bang Bang Chicken and Shrimp is Thai based and has lots of great coconut and curry sauce all over the plate, it's to die for! Even though we were at the Cheesecake Factory we decided no cheesecake and had the Tarimisu instead. We agreed this was some of the best Tarimisu that we had ever eaten and we've had our fair share. Worth the wait and as the name would imply, great desserts!
