Studios Place to Eat

[senor_jorge]

With HBD excluded our top two would be 50s and SiFi.

The Sampler Platter is my usual at 50s. Any attempting to share might lose a hand.

SiFi, may have slipped some for me. The last couple of burgers have been OK. Several years ago It seemed that I was getting a better quality burger. The onion rings at both places are great, as are the shakes.

 

[Eddie Garrison]

With HBD excluded our top two would be 50s and SiFi.

The Sampler Platter is my usual at 50s. Any attempting to share might lose a hand.

SiFi, may have slipped some for me. The last couple of burgers have been OK. Several years ago It seemed that I was getting a better quality burger. The onion rings at both places are great, as are the shakes.

Agreed on the burgers at Sci Fi. We use to love to split the Picnic Burger there. Now we tend to go with the ribs which are actually pretty darn good.

 

[danyoung56]

Would you say that the ribs there are better than at the Flame Tree?

 

[Eddie Garrison]

Would you say that the ribs there are better than at the Flame Tree?

Honestly. I like them both.

But ... If I was forced to choose, I'd go with the ones at Sci Fi. They just overall seem to better every time where Flame Tree at times is not their best product (to me).

 

[Matt_Black]

Honestly. I like them both.

But ... If I was forced to choose, I'd go with the ones at Sci Fi. They just overall seem to better every time where Flame Tree at times is not their best product (to me).

Ah, but how are the accompanying baked beans? Because Flame Tree's are EXCELLENT.

 

[Eddie Garrison]

Ah, but how are the accompanying baked beans? Because Flame Tree's are EXCELLENT.

Very true!

I'd go Flame Tree for the beans & sides. Sci Fi for the ribs. Tough call Overall, I'd still go Sci Fi. The ribs are the most important part

 

[EvilQueen-T]

We prefer 50s prime time cafe a little bit over sci fi but honestly I don't love either. We've had hit or miss meals at both places but the atmosphere of both are fun. Same thing (in my personal opinion and experience) for Mama Melrose. For us, when we do studios and want a sit down/table service meal we head over to one of the boardwalk area resorts. We particularly like Trattoria al Forno, Flying Fish, and Yachtsman's.

 

[danyoung56]

I'd go Flame Tree for the beans & sides. Sci Fi for the ribs. Tough call Overall, I'd still go Sci Fi. The ribs are the most important part

You could also complicate the issue with the view, although there isn't a clear winner. The vibe inside the Sci-Fi is pretty cool. But that view at the Flame Tree from the patio down by the water, with Everest running across the way, is amazing!

 

[Matt_Black]

You could also complicate the issue with the view, although there isn't a clear winner. The vibe inside the Sci-Fi is pretty cool. But that view at the Flame Tree from the patio down by the water, with Everest running across the way, is amazing!

On the other hand, there's very little chance of getting attacked by ducks at Sci-Fi.

 

[danyoung56]

On the other hand, there's very little chance of getting attacked by ducks at Sci-Fi.

Very true. As long as you keep them long-billed white stork-y looking birds happy, you're gonna be fine . . .

 

[Otterhead]

I'd definitely second (or third) the 50s Prime Time. Hearty food that will keep you going all day. The pot roast is great, as is the chicken. The desserts are huge, the theme is fun, the staff is a blast.

My last visit to Hollywood & Vine was a mixed bag. Decent and well stocked buffet, but the place was an absolute mess with food on the floor, chairs and tables haphazardly moved all around, etc.

 

[danyoung56]

...The deserts are huge...

That's what I want in my restaurants - large expanses of blazing sand!

 

[Parrothead4life]

50s Prime Time
Mama Melrose
Sci Fi