Jiko - The Cooking Place

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

  • Main Details

  • Cuisine African
  • Type Signature Table Service
  • Price Range $60 and under
  • Alcohol Served
  • Characters
  • Disney Operated
  • Reservations

  • Available
  • Required
  • Recommended
  • Walk-Up Possibility Medium
  • Website Disney.com
  • Dining Room

  • Indoor Seating
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Capacity Medium
  • Dress Code Smart Casual
  • Bar Counter Seating
  • Child Friendly
  • Disney Dining Plan

  • Disney Dining Plan
  • DDP Credits 2
  • Deluxe DDP Credits 2
  • Important Dates

  • Opening Apr 16 2001
  • Menu Highlights

  • Dinner Flatbreads, Taste of Africa, Beef Short Rib, Lamb Two Ways, "Jerked" Scallops, Maize-crusted Monkfish, Filet Mignon, Copper River Salmon, Kenyan Coffee Pot de Crème, Malva Pudding, Artisanal Cheese Selection.
  • Allergy-Friendly Menus

  • Dinner
  • Dining Availability

  • Breakfast Not Served
  • Lunch Not Served
  • Dinner 5:30pm to 10pm
  • Discounts

  • Annual Passholder
  • DVC Members
  • Passholder Discount 10% Discount applies to the non-discounted price of food and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding applicable tax and gratuity) during all available meal periods. Special events and dining packages excluded unless otherwise noted. Valid for the Passholder and up to three (3) Guests.
  • TiW
  • Disney Visa Card
Jiko food

Jiko food

10 years ago7 photos
Jiko overview

Jiko overview

10 years ago3 photos

Lion King Dining Experience coming to Jiko at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
5 years ago

Disney operated restaurants join Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month for 2017
7 years ago

Allergy-friendly menus now available at the majority of Walt Disney World restaurants
9 years ago

Jiko is an upscale table service restaurant at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, famously featuring the world’s largest collection of wines from South Africa and offering foods with a flavor of Africa. Jiko is also the recipient of many food industry awards, including a AAA 4-Diamond Rating.

The food is described as Modern African cuisine with the unique blend of multi-cultural influences from Europe, India and Asia with respect for the African heritage and tradition. It's comfort food with a twist - creative and fun! Breads from the wood-burning oven, fresh seafood, steak, chicken, and exciting vegetarian offerings that are layered with flavors and spices.