The ever changing menu and the service has never let us down! We have come here on our last night for every one of our visits to WDW. This time, I tried the bison with the truffle mac & cheese which was fantastic! My wife had the scallops with risotto which was also great. Our server was attentive and made excellent wine recommendations. This restaurant is a must-do!
Another case of the hype not living up to the expectation. Pretzel bread was delicious as was the signature cheese soup. Tried the beer sampler which was great but that's where it ended. My steak was WAY overcooked. I asked for medium rare (with a preference towards rare) and got a medium-well-done steak. The mushroom risotto was decent but was very salty. I think that would have all been tolerable but we also felt very rushed by our server. Overall we thought it was an average restaurant that provided a mediocre dining experience. After dining there, we really couldn't understand the 6-month wait.
Really disappointed .... the food was sub standard and not at all authentic representation of our culture except for the loukomades. While there is no sauces served with this dessert, the taste was totally there.
Boma is a unique resort in Walt Disney World because it has African themed cuisine. The buffet has many different types of food. And even if you don't think you will like African food just take little sample sized portions of food you have not tried and see if you like it. Remember it's a buffet so you can go and get food as many times as you want. There is also traditional american food for picky eaters
Our first stop after arrival at WDW was to try one of the new gourmet hot dogs at Fairfax Fare. First we were "greeted" by a CM who was resting his head on the counter and wouldn't even say hello to us. We ordered the Mac & Cheese with Truffle hot dog and the BBQ Pulled Pork hot dog. Both were very tasty!! We were deciding whether to order 2 drinks or 1 large drink, and decided upon 1 large soda to share, but the CM charged us for 2 and almost argued with us about it. The manager on duty came by to fix the mistake. Food rating: 8 Service: 1 (which I won't include in the Overall rating)
My family & I had the dinner buffet at Cape May on 10/24/11. What a great experience. The service was top notch, the food was phenomenal, and the atmosphere was great. The restaurant was very busy, but not chaotic. The food was constantly being "refreshed", and as a result, loads of fresh mussels, clams, and crab legs kept coming out to the buffet. For seafood lovers -- this is pretty tough to beat! However, it wasn't just the seafood that was good, all the food (from soup to dessert) was fantastic. We were simply stunned as to how good the food was, and feel that it's an incredible deal as part of the traditional Disney Dining Plan (although, I'm hearing rumors that it won't be as of 2012). Can't say enough good things about it, and we feel like it may be the best dining experience that we've ever had @ Disney, and we've had a lot of dining experiences to date. The kids loved it, too! (4 & 5 years old) HIGHLY recommended
Awesome food, at a reasonable cost, and it takes you away from the chaos that always ensues around lunch time near the Yak & Yeti. By comparison, the Flame Tree is like an oasis away from it all, and (in our experience & opinion) waaay better food then Yak & Yeti. Can't think of a better quick service option in Animal Kingdom. Highly recommended
My family and I had dinner there on 10/26/11. It was a spontaneous dinner choice, which unfortunately, didn't work out well. The steak was of pathetically cheap quality, which for the mid-$20 price tag, was not a good start. The vegetables seemed like something out of the freezer section of a grocery store, and the service was very lacking. Our children (4 & 5) did not like there food either, and we were all let down (and frustrated) by the length of time our server would disappear for. It was busy at the time, but c'mon .... you shouldn't go 20 minutes without seeing your server, and wait another 15 minutes for the process of paying the bill ! It's all a bit magnified -- especially when the food & experience wasn't good to begin with, and then you have to chase people down to pay them. Spontaneous decisions a lot of times have served us well, and in Disney -- those experiences (we've found) are sometimes the best & most memorable -- but not this time. Overall, would never recommend it for dinner. Lunch or a casual beer & appetizer may be reasonable, but we probably won't try to find out.
We had read a few somewhat negative reviews before having lunch at The Wave on 10/27/11, but have to say we really enjoyed it. The atmoshpere is trendy, and a nice change of pace when focusing primarily on character meals, and keeping young children entertained. The kids really enjoyed it there, and our service was terrific. The ahi tuna salad was very good, our children (4 & 5) enjoyed their meals (chicken I believe), and even the beer selection was good (a few simple beer options with lunch !). Overall, we were very pleased, and would not hesitate to dine there again. Would easily recommend it for families, and would even more strongly recommend it for those without children (which appeared to be most of the other diners when we were there).
My family & I went to Hollywood & Vine for the character lunch buffet on 10/25/11. We are pretty easy going people, and our children (5 & 4) are generally easy to please (especially with characters involed!), but this experience was not good. none of us enjoyed it. The food was downright awful. Many of the foods were salty, meats were grainy, and the texture of most foods was just plain displeasing. Worth reiterating again, that we're not a very picky bunch (it's not like we're intense food critics, we just want a good meal !). To make matters a bit worse -- the kids were also upset with only 1 character visiting our table in the course of a little over an hour. Tough to explain to a 4 & 5 year old, why the characters are visitng everyone else, and not us. The server was great, however, and went the extra mile to even have the other 3 characters visit our table before we left. That was a very nice, unsolicited, gesture on his part. And was much appreciated in at least somewhat salvaging an overall bad experience. We have some friends that ate at Hollywood & Vine a few months back, and they also had a bad experience. But, we're of the opinion that we'll check it ourselves, and generate our own opinions. Well, unfortunately, we have to agree with them. Easily the worst (and frankly, the only bad) dining experience that we've had in our 3 visits to Disney over the last few years. Would not recommend
My family & I had lunch at Raglan Road on 10/28/11, and had a very good experience. The food was good & hearty for lunch, and the kids enjoyed there meals as well. Our server was very personable, and made sure the kids were entertained & happy. Nice touch We weren't sure if the bar-type atmosphere would be a good choice with a 4 & 5 year old, but it worked out great, and everyone was happy. Would recommend it as a good choice for lunch. And (for the adults of course!) would also highly recommend the beer samplers
My family & I had lunch at the Liberty Tree Tavern on 10/24/11, and it was very good. I had a fish of the day special (Rainbow Trout), which was well-prepared, and tasty. My wife had the seafood pasta, which was not only good, but an enormous portion that she barely put a dent into! The kids really enjoyed there food, and our server, Samira, was awesome. Really top notch service, even though it was so busy that it seemed like chaos -- she never made us feel rushed or unimportant -- it was actually quite the opposite. Terrific experience, and would easily recommend for a good, hearty lunch! 8 on the food 9 on the value 10 on the service (which of course varies) Would ideally give an 8.5 overall, if I could
We took our 4 & 5 year old (boy & girl) for dinner (10/28/11), and they loved meeting all the princesses (Our son kissed everyone of them on the cheek, and they were all great sports about it!). They took time for pictures, and chatted with us quite a bit, even though the restaurant was busy. For those that have experienced Disney before -- you know that's a big part of the fun & the memories! Very nicely done My wife, and I had that traditional Kjottake. Which was very good, and very filling (pairs well with a crisp, cold Carlsberg as well!). The kids enjoyed their meals, and we all left happy & satisfied. There's no doubt that it's a bit pricey, but it's all about the kids & the experience ... and it did not disappoint. Our daughter also got an awesome 5x7 picture with her & Belle, as well as some additional pics, which came out incredible. Would recommend without hesitation.
My family & I had dinner at the Garden Grill on 10/23/11. It was a good experience, and the kids really got a kick out of the characters & the rotating dining experience (which takes about an hour to complete a full rotation -- slow enough that it certainly wouldn't make someone uncomfortable or ill). The food was okay, and the service was very friendly. The atmosphere was good, the food just okay, but the kids really enjoyed it ... and in our book, that's what Disney is all about with a 4 & 5 year old ... so we'd give it a 7 overall. A great place to go with little ones, but if it was just my wife & I, we'd skip it.
My family & I had dinner at the Captain's Grille on 10/22/2011, and we had a great experience. The service and food were terrific, and the menu options for the adults & children were to our liking. The ribeye steak was flavorful & well-prepared, the mussels were a nice appetizer, the dessert was rich, and the kids meals were out quickly -- which is always good with a tired 4 & 5 year old ! We would definitely recommend it for a casual to slightly-nicer-then-casual dinner experience.
We had a dinner ADR for here on Saturday 10/29/11. The MK was very busy that night. Our ADR was for 7:10 and didn't get seated until 7:35pm. Our server, Kristin was great though. I had the chicken parm, which was good, but nothing special. My fiance at the Seafood Diavolo, which he loved. Our friends had the steak and lasagna. The lasagna was good but the steak was only okay. The best part is that we were seated on the Terrace and were able to watch the 8pm MSEP while dining.
We had a lunch ADR for here on Friday 10/28/11. The colony salad was very good and fresh, with a nice mix of greens, chicken, nuts, craisins, apples, and cheddar. My fiance had the Tri-corner sandwich which he said he liked.
We had dinner here on Thursday 10/27/11 -- ADR for 7:50pm. We started with the trio of Kouzzina spreads (tzatziki, eggplant, and whipped feta). The whipped feta was incredible!! My fiance got the cinnamon-stewed chicken which he absolutely loved, while I had the pastitsio (Greek-style lasagna). The lasagna was also very good and very filling -- a good comfort food. I proposed to my boyfriend while dining here and the staff arranged for a special chocolate dessert for us which was very sweet, otherwise we would have had the donuts. Also, try an ouzo-tini!
We had lunch here on Thursday 10/27/11. We were about 15 minutes early for our ADR and only had to wait a few minutes to be seated. My fiance got the prix-fix menu: lobster bisque, croque monsieur, and profiteroles, while I had the onion soup and florentine crepe. He raved about the lobster bisque! My crepe was very delicious and huge! I took half of it back to the hotel. We booked a 1:20 ADR in hopes of seeing Remy come by...and he did! He's very cute! How do they make that work? Only negative is that our server kept pushing alcoholic beverages, when we didn't want to order any at the time.
We stayed at the CSR this May 2011, and not only is the hotel 10 times better than I had anticipated but the food court area/restaurants were excellent too! We went to Maya Grill for breakfast on the morning of Cinco de Mayo, it was great for breakfast...I only wish we could try lunch or dinner to get more of a feel, but it was a good breakfast. My boyfriend LOVED loved the coffee! They were nice enough to make us one to go after we were finished, no charge! So sweet. The decor is great inside...huge high ceilings, stone decor/walls and little Mayan touches. Great view of the lake and outside. I love CSR and this was just one more thing on the list of things to like :)
We went here on Cinco de Mayo this year (2011)...It was such a NEAT little (literally) hole in the wall bar. The only downside was it was super small and VERY crowded and the set up is not really logical but other than that it was so fun, GREAT tortillas, guacamole and salsa! Tons of fun if you are ok with standing/bar type crowd. Que delicioso!
This restaurant was very cool inside, we got a seat by the window facing the tent for La Nouba and the Characters in Flight balloon, also VERY cool! Amazing view. The food was very creative, I got Swordfish Sliders, which were delicious. The drinks and apps were fantastic. We liked it so much the night we had dinner, we came back a few days later the day we were leaving and had lunch. Super friendly staff too. Loved it!
We ended up eating at this restaurant after we went to the Swan and Dolphin on a whim. It's very nice atmosphere, nice lounge/bar area, cozy with a nice view of the outside courtyard area. We had a great meal, as always is Disney, little pricey, but it was great over all. They offered us free Limoncello at the end of our meal...not my favorite. Very acidic and sweet. But overall it was romantic, nice decor.
First time we tried Caseys was when our flight was delayed from Scotland,we arrived at Sanford around 7.00pm,got to our Disney Hotel around 8.30pm,and arrived at MK around 10.00pm,just in time for Wishes.Ill always remember watching my sons face(six at the time)covered in onions and ketchup,and watching the fireworks.We were starving, and these dogs and fries with coke just seemed to fit in with the show,so every year since then,we always make a date for dogs,fries,coke,and Wishes.
We ran in here due to a thunderstorm and decided on an early lunch and were glad we did,it looked very dirty at first with lots of tables with half empty trays etc,but when we got our food it was very enjoyable indeed.The big plus was the fixin bar,it had everything including mushrooms.
Well what can i say,the memorbilla stuff was fun to look at but theres where it ended.The food was pretty poor,even the rain was comming thro the ceiling at a thunderstorm from outside.(hold on,was that a special effect)i wont run it down too much incase the big man and Bruce come looking for me.
Stayed at POFQ before PORS.(now our fav)and no complaints,well maybe just one wee one.In 2006 they did a large spicy pizza with chillies,and last year we decided to walk along riverside to food court at POFQ.the CM saw me looking at the pizza menu and i asked wheres the spicy pizza gone?"never done a spicy pizza "she told me.OH yeh,i had it in 2006,lots of green chillies on it."ah,that would have been gherkins on it"she replied.Mmmm,ive been a chef for 35 years and thats the first time the tears rolled down my face without touching a chilli.Lucky for the CM i wasnt Gordon Ramsay eh.
For heavens sake,dont let Disney know that its that good or the prices will soar like soarin,which is when we discovered this restaurant while waiting for our FP ticket for soarin to click in.Whoop de whoop,this has got to be one of the best CS at WDW.A must when visiting Epcot,so many good things on the various menus,we have been many times and yet to find a complaint,remember if you do eat here.Ssssh.
Theres quite a lot of good restaurants in this area,and this is one we always try to get to,never had a bad meal yet,service is good,lots of choices,good prices,and seating area is not bad at all.Just hope that in 2012 it puts its name back for the dining plan,as yet its not on it,heres hoping.
What the !!!.we stopped for three fish suppers one night(we live on the seafront in Scotland)and theres fish n chips shops abound.Theres no way Jesus would have fed his following with these portions,unless he came up with another miracle,honest,if i caught this so called fish back home,i would have flung it back in the sea.Now it was three years ago, so maybe Nemo has got bigger,lets hope so.
No need to explain what they sell in here,see menu,its excellent,have been many times and yet to disappoint.great first thing in the morning just after the rope drop.
It can be very hot in july and when you see old glory gently waving in the little breeze that there is,then pop into ole Liberty Inn for a burger and fries,or dog,nice sandwichs also,and theres a fixin bar,what more could you to take the pressure off your feet.ok so its not the tops but if its a quick lunch your needing,i reckon you wont be disappointed.
Now if we had a place like this back home,alot of bakeries would be shutting doors,everything,and i mean everything here is soooo good,and fresh.If someones had a bad meal here,their either way too fussy or their having a moody day,trust me,if your in Downtown and like a variety of sandwich,head for the Earl.
Look,if your wanting a quick foodie fill and are on the go,and not looking for fine cusine,then Backlot does what it says on the tin,kids will enjoy it more than adults but hey,your on vacation,grab a burger and enjoy the noise.
Yeh,I know,keep your elbows off the table,and eat your greens,so what does that tell you,its great for familys,good food,good choice,great atmosphere,a must if its your first visit to WDW.I wont go thro the dishes we had(been twice)but cant complain,everything was really nice and our server was even more nuttier than iam,and thats saying something.
Have stayed here twice and love the food court(more choice than pofq)the make your own pasta station is a great idea,watch out tho the portion is huge,and the carving station is also good.Were early birds(up around 6.45am)so the breakfast area is soooo quiet,and the big pizza for takeaway if you happen to be that hungry late on, is a great way to finnish off your day at the parks.all in all,from the muffaletta to pizzas,from pastas to meat salads,a great choice.
Ok,I know its not creme d la creme,but the atmosphere and bustle make it a great family night out(no need to whisper in this restaurant)we started with a stack of onion rings(huge)steaks and ribs(huge)volcano sweet(mega huge)wheres my dietician?so if youre looking for fun,average food,big portions,and a noisy night out with the family,you wont be disappointed.
Now when i go abroad, no matter where,Europe or good ole USA,i do as the romans do,enjoy their cusine.(in other words if iam in Greece i dont look for fish and chips)so when i booked the Rose And Crown,i knew roughly what the food would be,the usual run of the mill,bland british grub,but taken that all in,i was very pleased with the choice,presentation,and tastes of all we had to eat,what made it more exciting was the fact i knew one of the waiters from our home town in Scotland and he got us priority seating at the front of the seas for illuminations.That said it was good value for money, and drinks were a resonable price.
Well what can i say,i work as a chef back home in Scotland,and food is my life, so this adr was one i was looking forward to the most,and guess what?it didnt disappoint,infact its up there in my top ten restaurants of world,including this years visit to a world renown restaurant in Dubai,($535 for three of us)not including tip.Anyway from starters to mains,oak age fillets with mac and cheese,to sweets and wine,the service was first class,we were celebrating our wedding anniversary,we even got a card signed by the chef and members of the staff,not forgetting a free bottle of bubbly,a night to remember.If theres one restaurant in WDW you want to try,then book Jikos,you will not be disappointed.
I reckon ill disappoint the restaurants regulars with this comment,but we were far from satisfied.You know what its like,you read all the hype about a place,and then you leave wondering,is that it?.well the seat we got for three of us was right at the door.(we booked 6 months in advance)the signature soup starter was very good but thats where it went all downhill,my sons steak was very average,and our signature fillets were also average,ive had steaks from visits to Texas,and Vegas,also L.A.but this was way down our list,i love Canada(emigrated to Montreal in 74,came home 75)but iam afraid out of our five adrs,this was the only one we didnt enjoy and we wont be back.
Love cajun food,(chilli head)this is a fav of ours,everything from meatloaf to jambalaya is good,but portions are BIG.Good selections of wine at reasonable prices,only downside is it can be very loud,but hey,what the h...its Downtown Disney,so enjoy the atmosphere.
We discovered this restaurant on our third visit in 2008 after reading reviews,we love it,lots of things to try, getting away from burgers and dogs,if it looks busy inside,dont panic,theres lots of seating upstairs,we like to sit at the window overlooking haunted mansion,try it,you wont be disappointed
We had a reservation and showed up a bit early for it, and we were seated early as well, which was nice. However, from there, we felt very rushed. We had plenty of time to see the menu before the waiter came, and he asked if we were ready to order right away. We ordered, and no more than 5 minutes later, out came our food. The food was average, and our bill was brought out while we were eating. I think we were in and out in 20 minutes; so we had a counter service meal for a table service price. I would give it another chance, but wasn't too impressed with our last visit.
This was my first time dining in the new La Hacienda, and I have to say it impressed me. I had the La Hacienda mixed grill, and everything on the plate was delicious. The portion size was just right, the food came out in a reasonable time, and all the flavors were great. The dining room was very nice, with a casual feel that felt perfect for the food being served. Service was extremely friendly, but our server could have been a bit more generous on the drink refills. The cost was inline with all the other World Showcase restaurants, so does not offer particularly good value for money. I would certainly go back, and I recommend you give it a try.
I was a big fan on this place since its remodel, but on a recent visit last week I have had a change of view. I waited 25 minutes for 2 pizzas, which were not particularly hot and were undercooked (floppy crust). The toppings were also quite sparse for a $17 pizza. The servers were running all over the place with food looking for tables, and it was overall not a good experience. Also noted that the menu has been significantly reduced over the years. Still better than some options at DTD, but no longer a safe bet for me.
We visited Via Napoli on September 6, 2011 with a group of 9. My husband and I had gone for lunch in November of 2010 and wanted to share the awesome food with our kids. We celebrated our twins birthday there that night and had a blast. A few of us had the family salad which is $5 a person and very good. I had my favorite margherita pizza and so did 4 others in my group. We love the wood fired pizza. It gives it a flavor you can't get from Americanized pizza. My husband and our friend both don't really like pizza but they love this pizza! For dessert I had the pistachio gelato and it was sooooo good. I dream about this pizza.
The new burgers/fries are really good and can't beat the drink refills. Will definately spend a CS her next trip to DHS!
How can you not love a place that accepts a snack credit for the ice cream sandwich! Hand scooped ice cream between two giant chocolate chip cookies! WOW! It's the best treat at WDW IMO. Not to mention the funnel cakes are also wonderful. Dino Bites in Animal Kingdom WON'T let you use your snack credit for an ice cream sandwich so up yours Dino Bites!
We never miss a couple of visits to this super place. Great pastries, specialty sandwiches, and desserts. A can't miss IMO!
My wife is a hummus, baklava kind of girl and enjoys this type of food so we always eat here. Actually it is very tasty and plentiful and the CM's are great.
Enough said in the summary.
With all the talk of improving Pleasure Island, Marketplace etc. they put in this fast food meca? What a bummer, this belongs in the Six flags area. Small, tastless portions that don't measure up to a kid's meal. And to top it off they have this Baby Cakes niche in the corner trying to pull off some kind of expensive designer cupcake spot. What a joke! With the great cupcakes we enjoyed at several Disney locations, Starring Rolls for example, this is a disgrace! Disney needs to pull the contract on this. Bring back Mickey D's if you want fast food!
It's a loud dining experience run by young adults wishing they were someplace else so what do you expect. The memorabilia is interesting to view but you have to sit on someone's lap to see a lot of it. The food isn't bad, big portions.
Great selection of great tasting treats! Cinnamon rolls are wonderful. Now, if only the CM's would smile once in a while and not act as if you were putting them out to serve you, it would seem like you're in an old fashon bakery and be a very pleasant Disney experience!
Enjoyed another superb filet last week at this unique restaurant. Starting with a tasty cheese soup, which was a little salty for us, actually was a great dip for the 3 bread selection provided. The filet was cooked to perfection on a bed of mushroom risotto which was delightful. A nice red wine selection topped off the best meal we experienced during our week stay in The World. A 10 in our books!
Stopped by the Norway bakery and was surprised to find a great selection of unusual food that tasted great. Our roast beef/cheese sandwich was really good followed by a pretzel of some sort that I would go for again and again. My recommendation!
Had the seafood buffet last week and while it was OK I'm glad I had a restaurant.com certificate to offset my disappointment. The fried stuff was good, usually is hidden in the batter, but the lobster was obviously prepared early in the day to prepare for the evening rush and tasted like it. Rubbery, tough, tasteless. The crab legs were dried out and hard to enjoy. Getting a mouthfull of crab leg meat from crabs harvested in their infancy is very difficult. The seasoned, boiled peel and eat shrimp was good as well as the desserts! Made the trip better. They also DON'T take a Disney gift card or your Disney room card for payment. Seems they just use the Disney name to attract you to their Walt Disney World Resort. My money goes to a real WDW restaurant next time. Good luck!
The ribs & chicken are very good and always enjoyed. I can't imagine going to Animal kingdom and not diving into a Flame Tree BBQ plate.
Had the chicken & ribs twice last week and enjoyed both times very much. One time the ribs were smaller pork ribs and I think better than the larger beef ribs. Good change from the other park fare.
We have been to The World many times but always passed on this restaurant for really no reason. We now know we have made many mistakes by not frequenting this great place. The sandwiches are tasty, large and healthy. Atmosphere appealing. Service great as usual at WDW. Hope you give it a try and enjoy as well.
We looked forward to eating here last week from the reviews but were somewhat disappointed. We used our counter service dining plan but were restricted to basically only a cookie as our dessert choice, the fried candy "Doh-Bar" we had looked forward to trying or ice cream was off limits to us according to the stone-faced counter helper. We ordered the chicken and mushroom pie which was OK but basically a 3-4" high baked crust with about a half cup of chicken soup in it. Frozen pot pie was a strong competitor. The "chips" or french fries were good and really comprised the meal. Hope you find it a more pleasant experience.
Great food, nice service, comfortable atmosphere. These people are totally different from the snobs at the Westside Wolfgang Express. I highly recommend the Marketplace location!
Seriously some of the best food there. Definitely try the turkey. It tastes the same ( maybe even better) than liberty at MK.
It's a very good touristic place to spend some time and it's not a tipical teppan place. Small portions and a short show of the chef and that's it. Not worth of the money.
Even though there were lots of people, we got in at our reservation time. The food was very good. There were plenty of items to chose from.
We ate at the Pepper Market several times during our stay at Coronado Springs. The food was good and the portions were large. The breakfast burrito I had could have fed 2 people.
My wife and I had breakfast at Kouzzina's on our first day at Disney World. What a great place to start. The food was amazing and the service was great. We will go again on our next visit.
My wife and I decided to visit the Brown Derby for our 30th anniversary. We made resevations 3 months in advance. We showed up at 5:30 for a 5:45 reservation. We didn't get seated until 6:30. We may as well been eating in a cafeteria. Even though there were seats around the edge of the restaurant that would have been a little bit more private, we were stuck in the middle so close to other people that we couldn't hardly talk to each other. Once we ordered it was 25 minutes before our food showed up. It was ok, but not nearly worth 2 meals on the dining plan. We ate at 5 different sit down restaurants during our visit. We saved this for last because we thought it would be the best. It was not. We won't go back.
My wife and I both loved the entertainment, the food, and meeting the people that were at our table. We will most likely eat here again on future visits.
The mini donuts a Typhoon Lagoon are HEAVENLY! My husband and girls just couldn't stop talking about them. Eventhough we weren't returning to TL the next day, we seriously contemplated going to the gate and begging a CM to go and purchase some for us! They were pricey but I'd buy them again, without hesitation.
We decided to try this at the last minute and so glad we did. My wife had and the Salmon and I had the Rosemary Pork chop. My wife says the salmon was perfectly cooked. My pork chop was not only very tasty but very moist. The bacon palenta balanced the meat perfectly. William, our waiter was great as well. We will surely go back during our next visit.
We visited on the last day of our recent vacation. Looked forward to it all week. Honestly, we were let down. Food was not bad, but wasn't great either. Food was somewhat bland or not something that we enjoyed. Our waitress was not very personable nor attentive. All around disappointment for us. Not sure we'll be back.
On my first trip to Disney World in 2003 my family ate here and loved it. We go to Disney World every 2 years and we always try to make it here. This year we had the free dining so we decided to eat here, we were sat at our table almost as soon as we walked in. Our server was nice and friendly. The food was amazing as expected. I had the turkey dinner, my parents had the pot roast, and my vegetarian sister had the veggie pot pie. The dessert was just as good as the entree, my sister talked about how amazing her cherry crisp was the whole vacation. The service was quick but we never felt rushed. Overall this resturant is a great place to eat good food in a well decorated environment.
We stopped in for lunch on a whim, because we were about to ride the Haunted Mansion which is right across from it. When we walked in a man working there named Chris asked if anyone was celebrating anything. My wife spoke up and told him it was my 30th birthday, which it was. He then announced it to the entire crowd and sang me a birthday song. After that Chris took us to the front of the line and told us we were his VIP guest and he was going to wait on us hand and foot. It was amazing. The fried fish we both ordered was great. But the real surprise was a vegetarian chili that was probably the best chili I've ever had! It was a great experience and a birthday I will never forget.
Aside from the fact that the tables are waaaaaaaay to close to each other and the portions are very small for the expensive price that you pay, I can't complain about the food. Everything my wife and I had was excellent! I just wish there was a little more bang for your many bucks that you will spend there.
we decided to try this restaurant after hearing all its good reviews, and we were not let down. the food was absolutely amazing! the server was so kind and helpful, and i never had to ask to get a refill of my drink. i had the lomein and it was some of the best that i have ever had.the egg rolls were delicious as well as the wonton soup! i would definitely go back to this restaurant in a heart beat!
I didn't think the steak was worth the $$$ Our waiter Alfredo was amazing! The pear martini was the best martini i've ever had. They were out of every dessert we picked so we got the one they had for free. great service but I'd skip the steak.....
I always go for lunch here when I can. The burger fries & choc shake are always great. Pricey but good & I love the atmosphere too.
always great service & amazing banana split :) A++++
I've been here 4 times or so. The last time I went I wasn't impressed & I hear it isn't as good as it once was. The scalloped potatoes & bananas flambee are amazing still though :) Just pricey for not loving the food.
we had the crab mousse & filet mignon w/ risotto. OMG it spoiled me! It was the best steak ive ever had in my life! We are going back in November! Cannot wait!!!
I always get the banana split. There is normally a line but it is worth it. You order & they bring to your table. This is in Dtown Disney. Never miss this place! :) YUM!
This is the biggest & busiest fast food place on property. Be prepared to wait in line. The food & service is decent but can get loud & I hate waiting :)
I thought the food was good & it isn't too crowded whenever I've been. Inbetween fantasyland & frontierland :) YUM!
if I need a quick lunch I love going here. The chicken tenders are so yum!!! I've been back here many times.
We were not sure we would like this restaurant when we booked prior to our July 2011 trip. From the time we arrived till the time we left the service was first rate, the food was delicious, ( calamari was the best we ever had ). The pizzas are great as all of the entrees. Cannot say enough good things about Vai Napoli. (We went back three more times during our trip!)
The restaurant is beautiful. White linens. Tables are fairly close to one another. Also, bring your reading glasses and a flashlight as it is very dark with only a small table lamp. Instead of ordering a meal (because I didn't see anything that caught my eye), I order two appetizers: Toastadas de Tinga 10 Pulled chicken seasoned with roasted tomato and chipotle, served on tostadas with black refried beans, queso fresco and sour cream Tlacoyos de Chilorio 11 Corn cakes, topped with black refried beans, pork chilorio, queso fresco, sour cream and green tomatillo sauce Both were absolutely delicious! That along with the chips and salsa filled me up. I was so pleased with my choice!
The Fish & Chips were great. I also had a nice Harp beer to wash it down!
I wasn't sure about it when we walked in, but it turned out to be very good. I had a great hot roast beef sandwich. The bread was amazing. And I'm not even sure what kind of bread it was.
The thing that i did not see listed is the pulled pork sandwich... if they still have it, its my favorite lunch at Blizzard Beach
Loved the place went back 2 times
This place was actually a little hard to find. But my wife and I shared some really good flat bread pizza.
I was actually impressed with this place. I had the shrimp po' boy and it was pretty darn good. The sauce on it really made the meal. My wife is a little picky, but she found chicken nuggets and was happy.
Yeah the food isn't very good and the lines are crazy with tons of kids running around, but what do you expect when you stay at a value resort. I left with a full belly.
My family all got their own cone and different flavors. Everyone finished and were really happy afterwards.
I'm surprised by the reviews on here. I by no means hated, but I would never eat here again. It's run of the mill theme park food.
We had hot dogs there and they really hit the spot!
The food was very good. However if you're a picky eater I would suggest eating somewhere else. I made four trips through the buffet. I was very impressed.
The atmosphere creeped me out. I think a lot of it had to do with the movies playing on the big screen. My food was fine, big portions, but nothing fancy.
I was satisfied with my meal, but I was not blown away by anything. Neither was my wife.
I wasn't sure about it when I walked up to the counter, but man, those were the best nachos I've had in a really long time. My wife really dug the chips and guacamole.
Made reservations 2 months in advance only to be seated at table right next to the entrance. We had to request to be reseated.
Well worth the price. The chocolate mousse was excellent as well!
If you enjoy craft beers, you will enjoy Big River Grille. While the food isn't spectacular it is what you'd expect from a brew pub. Though there is one time I went where they had a Swordfish with pear & gran marnier reduction that was excellent. I'm disappointed this isn't a regular menu item because it would guarantee my return on every trip to WDW. The beer selection is nice with flavorful choices. My favorite is the Rocket Red but all of the others are just as good. The atmosphere inside is the only flaw IMO. Granted I've only been there during daylight but it just seemed too bright. An outside table just before sunset is much better.
Food was terrific & the service was excellent, too. Very pleased with the Candele (candle stick pasta, sausage ragu, polpettine, mozzarella, ricotta) & the chicken parm for dinner. Dessert was even better! Loved the tiramisu, and the zeppole di ricotta were out of this world! The zeppole are fried ricotta cheese pastry balls, and you get to dip them first in a warm boat of chocolate sauce, and then delicious whipped cream. Highly HIGHLY recommend the zeppole! Will definitely be visiting this restaurant again.
Surprisingly, the sandwiches we had at the "Earl of Sandwich" made this quick-pick lunch one of our best on our trip - and that includes all the parks. The choices and prices are outstanding, and the sandwiches we had were the best I've had in a quite a while. Panera was beat easily. My wife and I both had the Caprese (Fresh Mozzarella, Roma Tomato, Fresh Basil and Drizzled Virgin Olive Oil). Excellent choice - don't worry that there's no meat on that sandwhich! My son had the Italian, and said it was better than Subway's toasted BMT. For the price ($5.99), you can't beat this place!
The Plaza was easy to book - and the wait isn't long even without a reservation. The service is good, the food tasty, and the location perfect. The atmosphere is odd, however - it looks like a dainty ice cream parlor, but has the feel of a hustle-and-bustle big city deli. Regardless - great meal and service at a reasonable (for Disney) price.
We stopped for lunch whilst at Epcot. There was no wait, which should have tipped us off. The food was typical "American Chinese" fare, and offered nothing out of the ordinary. In fact, the menu was quite sparse. And EXPENSIVE. I understand that all sit-down restaurants at Disney are pricy, but this one takes the cake - example: Fried Rice for 15.98? We paid $70 for cold Chinese food. I'm sorry - maybe we got the odd bad meal, but I can't understand the gushing and glowing reviews of this place. A kid threw up in the lobby near the lady's rest room (just after we ordered) and it wasn't cleaned up when we left. We should have waited and eaten in Italy. I give this one start because we didn't have to wait without a reservation.
The Liberty Tree Tavern has good food at a reasonable cost. There is quite a wait if you don't have a reservation, but there are coloring crafts for the little ones if they need to pass the time. Service wasn't slow, but it wasn't snappy either. Both my wife and I had a "modified" Reuben (The Tri-Corner Sandwich) - instead of sauerkraut, the Liberty uses cole slaw and some horseradish. We both loved this meat-packed sandwich. The kids had good meals too, although not as inventive as the "tri-corner."
This was the only dinner table-service restaurant available for reservations on one of our days at WDW, so we took the monorail over to the Contemporary (to which I've never been) and took a chance. We were seated within 5 minutes of our reservation. The food was excellent - try the Mexican Mashed Sweet Potatoes. --Excellent Service-- My son (10) believed that the waitress was watching him because as soon as he finished his drink, she was there with another one right when he sat his empty on the table. Nice atmosphere as well - it appeared to be a much more upscale ($$$) restaurant at a $$ price. We'll probably eat there again on our next visit.
Service 10 Show 10, 10, 10! FOOD 10,000 By far the best food of any of my dining experiences, fun unlimited for the entire family and what service! DO IT, you will only be sorry you didn't do it sooner!
Ok, so the first time I went to the Hoop Dee Doo it was great (2004). This past summer, in August, it was ok. I would still recommend it and suggest it for all age groups, but I was a little disappointed the 2nd time around.
The Breakfast Buffet was FANTASTIC!!! It was different and vast. The kids had a wonderful time with the characters and the staff was great.
Ok, so I am from NY and have had some pretty amazing Italian food (Carmine's Time Square), but this was far below par. Beyond the so so menu... the service sucked! The wait staff acted as if they were doing us a favor by being there. The restaurant was hot and way too over crowded. Wouldn't eat there again.
Much like the CRAPPY Hotel that the Pepper Market resides in, the food is crappy. The prices are high and the bill is MUCHO CONFUSING! You would be better off buying a hot dog from a homeless street vendor!
Good Buffet, ok service, GREAT Character Experience.
LOVED this restaurant! The asthetics and ambiance of San Angel Inn are simply amazing. We all loved the food and service, but it would have made a perfect date night too! One of my favorites and highly recommended!
I was skeptical about Akershus b/c of the type of cuisine, but I am so glad that we went! The food was great (especially the salad bar) and the service was fantastic. However, the best part is that 7 Princesses visited our table and took pictures with each of our 17 guests! The cherry on the top... that included in our meal was an 8X10, (2) 5X7's and (4) Wallet pictures for each of the 4 room rsvps that we had (with Princess Aurora) - FREE!!! Every little girls dream!
The kids and adults ALL LOVE this place. We are from NY, where great Asian food is an expectation, and we all feel like this was just out of the park delicious. Service leaves a little to be desired and the assumption of a tip is arrogant, however, the food is amazing (that is except dessert, skip it).
Good Fast Dining Option, especially for large groups b/c there are multiple styles of food to choose from and entertainment for the little ones.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! Not somewhere that little ones are going to be overly entertained, but a great place to eat if you want a calm, relaxing, historically fun place to cool off; that is centrally located and has GREAT FOOD!!! We stop in here each trip and do at least 1 meal!
Bottomline is, the food is far less than fabulous. But the truth is, you don't go to Chef Mickey for the food, you go b/c your kids WILL LOVE the Character experience with Mickey and all of his Chef Friends! Especially great with little ones.
We enjoyed the Breakfast Buffet at 1900 Park Fare and what a delicious spread! The service was pleasant and the staff was on top of everything! The biggest perk... clearly the characters! Being able to have table by table interactions with Pooh and all of his friends, PLUS, Alice and the Mad Hatter (who stole the show) was worth every penny!
I gotta say, we were so excited to eat here... but never again. Food portions are huge, so you are definitely getting what you paid for, but the food is very fried and very greasy. The atmosphere is chaotic, at best. And it was a long wait (even with a reservation) to be seated and then to be served. I don't think I would eat here again.
My husband and I ate at Jiko on our belated honeymoon trip in Oct. '10 and were fortunate enough to be seated at the open prep table where the chefs make the bread/appetizer plates. We thoroughly enjoyed interacting with the chefs off and on throughout the meal. They were in no way obtrusive to our own private conversation, but were open and available to answer questions. I'm writing this review almost 8 months late, so I don't remember exact menu item names, but we had a flat bread sampler with different dipping sauces and it was FANTASTIC! My husband ordered the halibut entree and it was also Amazing! I ordered the shrimp curry, and I was disappointed because I felt the spice was extremely overpowering. No other flavors were detected, so it wasn't what I was hoping for. I have to qualify this critique with the fact that I had not experienced a curry dish before. I was feeling adventurous and the flavors sounded good. Since then I have had other curry dishes and still believe the dish that night at Jiko, had no depth. I cannot remember our dessert, except that I enjoyed it. I know it wasn't the chocolate one...it was something lighter. All in all, Jiko was one of our favorite places to eat. I think my overall experience would have been a 10 out of 10 if I'd ordered the halibut instead!
I can never duplicate the taste of their mojito anywhere or even at home. I know it's just a frozen drink machine, but it is the best mojito I have ever had. Even on a very cold night I still get one and it freezes to my glove, but it is so worth it
I had the spaghetti was which good, and i liked my mixed drink, the service was okay, but the one thing i didn't like was all the steps you had to step to get to the restaurant, ugh
I ate there for lunch on the 25th. I had the mageherita pizza, and it was very good. I thought that the service was great as well.
We dined here for dinner celebrating my birthday. Our waiter was Right and Neighborly and he was great. I ordered the skillet, my sister got the pot roast and my mother got the meat loaf. The skillet had soooo much food: chicken, ribs, pulled pork, mashed potatoes, salad, corn on the cob... I ended up taking a doggie bag with me! My sister said the pot roast was the best meal she has ever had at Disney. Mama said the meatloaf was great as well. They brought me out a cupcake for my birthday and everyone sang to me. The kids did pony races around the dining room. All in all it was a great experience and we will return next spring!
We went into this meal not expecting too much. WE were pleasantly surprised. This was one of our favorite meals during the trip. The bread and butter are soooo delicious. I ordered the coconut almond chicken and my mother and sister got the pan asian noodles. I tried some of my sisters noodles and they were so yummy.I wasn't a fan of my chicken. Not that it tasted bad, I just didnt like it so much but my mother and sister both tried it and liked it. The salad that came with it though ws very good with strawberries, almonds and a honey lime dressing. We were too full for dessert but they did bring a cupcake over for my Mama's birthday. We will definitely return again!
We always eat lunch at Le Cellier when we visit Epcot. I believe we have dined there 4 or 5 times now and it's always the best. The breadsticks and butter are a perfect appetizer. I always order the filet mignon, sometimes substituting the risotto with cream cheese mashed potatoes but either are a wonderful side to go with the filet. For me, it's quality, not quantity and the quality of the filet is second to none. The best steak I have ever had. The atmosphere is great just like dining in a quaint wine cellar. We will be visiting again when we go in November.
After reading numerous rave revues on a few site's, I was looking forward to this experience. Having now tried it.....doubtful I will EVER go back, not even for a second chance. The food wasn't the problem. Our server was horrible and received way more of a tip than he deserved. He disappeared for stretches and spent a little too much time socialising. Each course took at least 20/30 minutes before reaching us. Very frustrating feeling overwaiting for food to arrive. Then we were told the 2 items we ordered for desert weren't being served that night. If an item is on a menu it should be served or tell me upfront that it's not available. I have dined many times in the signature restaurants and have never been imprisoned nearly 2 hours !!! Also a bit loud for my liking and I wasn't sitting in the main room.
From reading the reviews here, there are some people who have had bad experiences and there are others who have no idea what real Neapolitan pizza is. My review is from our trip in March 2011: First, the atmosphere is not fine dining, but this is not a fine dining establishment. It is a Neapolitan pizza joint that has a bustling, lively ambiance (very much like the city of Naples.) We were seated promptly and given our menus. My wife and I decided to order one large pizza with sausage, mushrooms, pepperoni, and olives. After taking our order, we were shocked when our pizza was delivered to our table within 10 minutes, hot and fresh. Delicious! For dessert I had the Zeppole Di Catarina (ricotta cheese fritters) and my wife had the tiramisu. Both desserts were fantastic. Our waitress was terrific. We couldn't have asked for a better meal.
Shutters. The service was respectable and quick and I was impressed until the food arrived. I had the tuna and it was completely rubbish, didn't taste of anything and felt like eating rubber. The dessert was reasonably tasty, but didn't make up for the awful main. 4/10
Went May 2011 - TWICE. Citrico's continues to offer the BEST dining on site, and every time, they get BETTER. Chef Phil has created a masterpiece :). ...and when you go? Ask for Keira - a five Star Cast Member with INCREDIBLE knowledge :).
Went around May 15 2011. SLIGHT degradation since November 2010. Quality of offerings still excellent, but preparation went down a bit (we think this was due to going on a Fantasmic Dinner Package night - staff appeared overloaded). DO go - but try to AVOID Fantasmic Dinner Package nights.
Every year when my family and I visit the parks the California grill is always a must. When you start your evening at the grill you ride up a private elevator up to the top of the contemporary. Once you exit your elevator you take your first breath taking look at the park area below you. The service is amazing and always make sure you have the best night possible. If a member of your party has any food allergies no worry the staff will do their best to accomadate you. If your lucky and get a resevation around 6:00 you will get to see the amazing sun set, it is trully breath taking sight. After your meal you can leave and even return to the top of the contemporary to see the MK firework display.
I ordered a tuna salad. It was freshly prepared, but very little tuna went into it. It was fairly filling but not really worth $8. Other items on the menu also seemed quite expensive. A cup cake costs $3.75. I'm not really sure what this place is trying to be. It has fried chicken, salads, drinks and also a cupcake stand. In all cases you have to join seperate lines to get these. A large family would struggle with this. There are also seperate iced sections offering sides such as coleslaw ($2.50) and fruit ($5). These seemed to be poorly stocked and coleslaw was not available during our visit. Its not the worst place at DTD for eating but it still has a little way to go to obtain value for money.
I ate here Jan 2008 on the last day of my vacation. We were seated on the lower floor right by the kitchen exit. The place is like a bad museum inside. It looks dated and was in a very bad state of repair. The food made me very ill during my flight later that day. I would never go to this place again and advise anyone in the area to steer clear of it. If you are in the area please go to House of the Blues or Raglan Road. This is a terrible restaurant and should be torn down. If 0 was available I would have selected that!
I recently had breakfast at the Wave and it was quite a disappointment. The restaurant itself feels very much like a typical Radisson or other mid market hotel breakfast room that's been shoehorned into an unused convention space. The decor already looks dated and there is no natural light. The chairs are very uncomfortable to boot! The seat was so long that my legs stuck straight out in front of me. They would be great if you're 6'tall I suppose. The service was friendly but very, very slow. We sat for more than 20 minutes before our drink orders were taken and it was another 15 minutes before our drinks arrived. The restuarant wasn't even half full. The staff just had no spark, it was as if they know that their breakfast isn't any good and have no faith in their product. We chose the buffet. It was very limited yet cost the same as Boma. It was really more of a continental breakfast of cold pastries and cereal. They ran out of a number of hot offerings before 10:30. We asked if they were going to be replaced and they said no, yet they were still seating people for breakfast. The two postives on the buffet were the eggs benedict and the bread pudding. They were good but not good enough to convince us to ever step foot in the Wave again. We noticed that two tables seated near us complained and sent back their plated breakfasts. We had thought about trying lunch or dinner but our experience was so poor and the room so unpleasant that we won't go back. There are much better options for breakfast for the same or less money- Boma and Trail's end are both heads and tails about the Wave.
We were seated 45 min after our res. Our waitress took another 10 minutes just to get drink orders. The kids and husband liked the bread served with dinner...me however was allergic to the type. When I asked for a plain bread I was brought someones bread from their lunch they packed from home. Dinner was sub par to the point of getting food after for the kids from a quick service stand. We waited 45 minutes for our check when finally a family from another table said something to the manager for us since our requests were going on deaf ears. I could not be paid to go there again....ever.
Just returned from another amazing Disney vacation!! On our last night Mon. April 25th 2011, we had dinner @ Le Cellier. The food was awesome as usual, our waitress Katrina was very personable and pleasant. we were her last table of the night.....reservation was @ 8:50... we were seated at 9:30.... After our 10 day vacation, we were all exhausted, finished our meal, paid our bill and off to bed! Let this be a lesson to all...... going through my post vacation pocketbook, I pulled out my bill from our "last supper" Our lovely waitress Katrina, charged each of us for a dessert ( a different one for each of us, 4 total) which we did not order as we were all stuffed from our dinner and apps! This little addition to our bill added another 40 bucks to our already pricey dinner. SHAME ON US!! I don't care how tired you are, CHECK YOUR BILLS!!!! Katrina made an extra hefty tip for herself Monday night!!! Don't be fooled by extra friendly people........ sad reality! Not the best way to end our vacation, but other than that, had a fabulous time!
We ate breakfast here on 3/23/11 for my son's 13th birthday. This was our first visit to Boma, and we were not disappointed. We had an ADR for 9 AM; we checked in at the hostess station at 8:45 AM and got a table immediately. Our server was Albert, and he quickly brought hot coffee and jungle juice (which was delicious!!) while we helped ourselves to the buffet. I was worried that my husband wouldn't be pleased with it, as he tends to have a more sophisticated palate, but he had nothing but good things to say about the food. The African breakfast offerings were very tasty, while the traditional pancakes, bacon, and scrambled eggs satisfied my son, who is a little less adventurous when it comes to food. The scrambled eggs with goat cheese & chives were my personal favorite...I think I went back for a 3rd helping of these. ;) After the three of us had visited the buffet a couple of times, Albert brought over a special birthday dessert for my son. He sang happy birthday to him, then the two of them struck several funny poses, which made for some great pictures! The cost of our meal (before tip) was a little over $60, but it was well worth it in my opinion. I highly recommend Boma. We had a wonderful meal here.
We went for Christmas morning breakfast and we found the restaurant to be quite enjoyable. The location is fantastic right next to the monorail station in the Contemporary and next to the hotel shops of course. The food is the typical buffet food, however some of the recipes and dishes were so good we looked them up after getting back home. There were breakfast items typically found as side dishes later in the day (tater tots etc) so you get a good variety. The characters add that extra element to the atmosphere, love it, if you can reserve and get there early its fantastic.
This is our favorite place and once again it proved to be the best. Must try the cheese soup
Could have been much better
First time we have ever ate here. For the most part the food was good. Very good varitey. The one exception was what they were carving for sirloin. It had to be aged water buffalo. It was very rare and very tough. I witness one person asking for them to cook him a piece longer and while they did, they weren't very happy about it. Our waitress was rude and acted like she didn't even want us there. For the money there are better places.
We ate breakfast here on a sunday morning. The food was ok, nothing special. We were here for over an hour and in the last ten minutes two characters finally stopped by our table (we had finished eating about ten minutes before that). To be fair the rest weren't to far behind them, but by then the kids were so bored after being there that long that they just wanted to go and get to the park. This isn't the first timewe have been here and this happened.
We were seated immediately, got the table we wanted, Lynne was our server, and couldn't have been nicer. We started with wine flights, mine the Greek Isles, and she the Cat Flight Whites...pricey, but worthwhile tastings of 2 oz. pours of 3 different wines each, along with the Kouzzina Sampler, which is grilled pitas served with Kalamata olives, hummus, Dolmades(stuffed grape leaves), spiced chick peas, Tsatziki(yogurt with garlic, cucumber, kalamata),olive oil for dipping, Spiced Prawns, and Sesame Lamb Meatballs, which could have been enough, as we are foodies, but not gluttons, and well....we didn't stop there. We had heard about the Lamb Shank so much, we decided to split it. And it was wonderful. With the Kouzzina potatoes, which disappeared quickly, and Gigantes beans(big butter beans) in a bell pepper sauce. We eat veggies all the time, but we came for specialties, so... It was early, 6:45p, and we were full, anyway, so we went merrily. And we'll do it again. So much fun to get off the plane and go there immediately. Next time, maybe the Oak-fired Pork Tenderloin, and (veggies!) Spiced Briami with Kasseri and Orzo. Maybe Ouzo! Without the water on the side. Opa!, Y'all.
Love the Soup so much, we always make a special trip! One of our favorites parts of a wdw vacation!
If you're a sports fan you will love this place just like I do. The arcade does keep the kids busy, and their minimal gift selections are somewhat good. The food is great, it's a good time to just relax, eat, and watch sports. I try to come here every time I visit WDW.
I went here when I was younger, it was a little crazy at first, but once I warmed up to it everything was hilarious and quite enjoyable. The food from what I can remember was great, and ask for the ketchup you won't regret it ;)
My 3 friends and I had dinner here in June 2010. We had the penne alla vodka and the grilled chicken flatbread both of which were to die for! The venue isn't as themed as Tony's but the food was much better. It looks like a NY brick facade restaurant. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, even offered to take a group picture of us. The desserts were good too.
My husband and I had the Fairfax Fare salad and we both enjoyed it. It was a change of pace from the typical/boring chicken salad everywhere. It has chili.
I ate at The Wave last week and had the new breakfast buffet. Unfortunately I don't have much good to say about it. Firstly, the interior of The Wave is just not nice. It's dark, has low ceilings, and smells musty. It feels like you are in a basement, with absolutely no windows, and low lighting levels. The Cast Members were poorly organized, and appeared to be understaffed, they also seemed to be low on moral, not the usual Disney buzz. Seeing where they work, I can understand it. We were slow to be seated, and slow to be served. The buffet itself was fairly limited. The food was not particularly hot or fresh, with the low turnout in the restaurant meaning the food was not being replaced often. The one stand out menu item, the bread pudding, was removed from the buffet prior to the end of seating, and was not replaced. I went in hoping to really like The Wave, but overall it was very disappointing. I would not return unless something significantly changed. There are far better breakfast options at Disney, in particular Boma for a buffet, and Kona for a plated breakfast.
One of the most complete restaurants in WDW. Great looking restaurant, great entertainment, and most importantly great tasting food. I have never received a bad meal or service here. One of the more enjoyable and original environments in WDW.
We ate there in sept. 2010. This was our 2nd time eating there and we were not disappointed. Our waiter was fantastic. He asked did I need a refill on my tea and I told him yes. He came back with 3 glasses of tea and called me a camel....which all I could do was laugh. He then brought me a map with all the restrooms circled, this was my bedwetters guide. The kids loved it. We all had a great time!!! Going there again in Dec. 2011!!!
We ate twice at Raglan Road on our last trip and it was delicious both times. The decor was very traditional and the staff were polite and friendly. They were also very helpful with my toddler who can be a handful at times. The food was absolutely delish. The first time we ate I had Kevins Heavenly ham and my husband had fish and chips and they were as good as any fish and chips I can get at home (being from yorkshire, we know a good fish supper when we see one!). The ham was beautiful, with a hint of cloves it was full of flavour. Good sized portion too. I had Gers bread and butter pud for dessert which I couldnt finish but I still dream about it - it's true, it's like no other pudding you've had before. Scrumptious! The second time we went I can't remember what my husband had but I had Meatballs a la Liffey Luv followed by strawberry and apple crumble. Again, it was all delicious. The only thing that put me off a bit was the massive portrait of Bono looking over us. It gave me the willies! Otherwise couldn't fault the place. I would highly recommend....
Raglan Road is an awesome restaurant that doubles as the last outpost of fun on the now defunct PI. Lets start with the food. The last time I was there I had the Dalky Duo app. It was amazing. The Menu has a nice mix of traditional Irish fare, and some less ethnic options. As for being the last outpost of fun. The Irish band and dancers are wildly entertaining. The atmosphere is fun. The bar is large and diverse. Overall I would say Raglan Road is a must do for any adults traveling to WDW.
This is DD and mine favorite place for a night out without the DD. We always sit at the bar for dinner and enjoy a few beers and the live music and dance. The Forest of Scallops and Cheeseburger is what i like but DH always tries something new and has enjoyed them all. He always saves room for the Bread Pudding...his MUST have on every trip. Raglan has lots of bar space so if you ever find yourself with an ADR and cant get this is the place to go if you dont mind eating at the bar. They also take the Disney Dining plans.
I have no idea if the fish is frozen or not, but it tasted very fresh, smooth, and melted in my mouth. Sometimes batter from other fried fish can be somewhat bland despite all the oil, but the batter here was very flavorful. Eating by the Lagoon is a plus.
I'm not a big fan of Japanese counter service restaurants, but the food at Yakitori House was actually pretty good. I did not care for the restaurant's interior as it is tiny and cramped, but honestly it's about the same you'd get at an actual restaurant in Japan so in that sense I guess you could say it's an accurate representation. Plenty of outside seating.
What happened to my beloved lefse? The middle was still a bit frozen and the whole thing was dry, not moist and buttery at all like the last time I had it. The bread itself was more like a tortilla this time. Disappointed.
The best part of the experience is that you get the fab five. I don't think you actually get all five at any other character dining (you might get 1 or 2 of them at the most). This definitely saved us the time of waiting in line at the parks. Other than that, I've feel like breakfast buffets at other WDW as well as DL locations have much better quality and greater selection. To our party, Chef Mickey's seemed to be riding on the popularity of the characters rather than the food. If the kids are still young enough the next time we return to WDW then we will come here for the characters, if the kids are beyond Mickey Mouse then we will absolutely pass.
I have no clue what authentic German food should taste like. So with that context in mind, I will say I thought Biergarten's food was pretty good. It was all fresh, none of it looked shriveled as if it had been under a heat lamp for 45 minutes (it probably helps we were there at peak dinner time). Server was enthusiastic and attentive. The entertainment was a lot of fun for both adults and our kids, but to make the most of it be sure you actually get out of your seat and on the floor. I can't say what it's like having to eat with strangers as we did not have to. This is what I want for an overall dining experience and I would go back again.
I don't know what it is, but this place absolutely has the best chicken ceasar sandwich I have ever had. It's in a long, narrow hollowed-out crusty roll. It's so creamy and delicious!! One of my very favorite things to eat in WDW. Will be a staple of my visit for as long as they make them.
Cinderlla's Castle is my favorite building in the world. Its been a dream of mine to dine at Cinderella's Royal Table inside the castle. I wasn't able to secure a reservation at my 180 day window, but being as stubborn as I am called back every day until at last 3 weeks before my trip a spot opened up. I got to the castle about 20 minutes before my 8:30 AM reservation and was prepared to wait, but the Cast Members out front bowed an welcomed me in right there and then. I was given a royal invitation with Cinderella's picture on it. Cinderella herself greeted me and A royal photographer took my picture with her. The entry hall itself was well themed with a suit or armor and Cinderella's mouse friends hiding in the rafters. A winding staircase covered by a red carpet lead the way to the resturant. I passed by a beautiful stained glass window with Cinderella on it. The restrooms were even labeld for Lords and Ladies. Words cannot describe how beautiful the dining area is. It was expertly themed with Medival flags and windows gave an excellent view of Fantasyland. Despite me being 26 I was happy to be given a toy sword and a wishing star. My server referred to me a Lord all meal which brought a smile to my face. I had fresh squeesed orange juice to drink. I was also given a big plate of pastries (I highly recommend the cinnamon rolls) a big bowl of sliced fruit and wonder french toated stuffed with creme cheese. I had read bad reviews of the food, but It was the best meal i had the whole week I was at Disney. Not to long after my french toast came a narrator told an abridged story of Snow White as Snow White herself entred the Dining Hall. Mine was the third table she visited. I was worried that being an adult and being there alone would cause all of the Princesses to rush by me, but luckily that wasnt the case. Snow White spent just as much time at my table as she did at the other tables. Thanks to nice man at the next table I was able to have my picture taken with her. (I ended up relieing on his help alot) When Snow White had gotten a few tables away the narrator told an abridged story of Sleeping Beauty. Princess Aurora entered the hall. Once again I was very pleased with the amount of time she spent at my table. Not long after Aurora moved on the royal photographer delivered the 8 x 10 pictures of me and Cinderella and of Cinderella's Castle along with 4 5 x7 pictures of me and Cinderella that are included with the price of the experience. Next out was my favorite Princess and 2nd favorite all around Character Princess Ariel. I was wearing a lanyard that had a pin of Ariels in mermaid form. When Ariel stopped at my table she saw the pin right away and declared her love for it. In my mind that was the highlight of the meal. Last but not least was Belle. I made her happy when I said I respect a woman who reads. She made me happy when she asked m to use my sword to solve her Gaston problem. Once all 4 Princesses were in the hall came the wishing ceremony. I wont spoil it here other than to say I'm not much of an amotional person but it brought a tear to my eye. It may seem a little pricey (especially for a large family) but you are paying for a once in a lifetime experience more than a meal. I highly recommend everyone tried thisat least once.
I arrived at the Brown Derby about 15 minytes before my 4:35PM reservation so i was prepared to wait. I waited the 15 minutes plus another half hour after my reservation time. First sound I heard when I finally got in the dining area was a screaming child. While not out of place for a theme park it was unwelcome at the a place that is to be considered fine dining. My server then "recommended" the highest priced items on the menu. He was quick to bring me my soda and basket of rolls, but that was the last i saw of him until my Cobb Salad arrived 10 minutes later. When the salad came my server asked if he could mix it up in front of me which I recommend passing on. Half of the salad ended up on the tablecloth and floor. The salad tasted good I was just a little annoyed that so much was wasted. there was another long wait until my entree (duck two ways) arrived, during which i emptyed my glass but had to wait until my server came with the entree befoe i could get a refill. The duck tasted great despite the wait. For desert I decided to try the Grapefruit cake. It was a little on the dry side, but tasted ok. All in all, the food at the Brown Derby is great but the service needs work. Not worth 2 credits on the dining plan.
You get what you pay for by staying at Disney's value resorts. Breakfast is your basic eggs, bacon or sausage, waffles, pancakes, french toast. I liked the bounty platter - great value for what you pay for. The omlets were decent and always a safe bet. If the resorts are crowded, prepare for a wait since everyone else is getting up at the same time - I'd recommend getting there before check out time. Also, most of the windows changed to lunch at 11 AM, so be sure to get there with plenty of time to spare unless you want lunch that early. Average lunch and dinner. Nachos, burgers, fries, taco salad. The plus is you can create your own salad. Again, you shouldn't expect to get gourmet food staying at a value resort. If you want gourmet, go pick up food somewhere else.
I love the fish and chips here! I can't explain it. The flavor is awesome and I literally crave it when I am not in Florida. The fish is crunchy and the chips are perfection. I highly recommend complimenting your counter service meal with a Dragonsfruit Vitamin water! :) I always eat here at least twice when I am at World Showcase. The best! try it!
I have eaten here annually since 2005 and I love everything about it. There are many choices for food, the service is great and there is ample seating. The desserts are some of the best on property and they are included in the Disney dining plan.
I ate here in December 2010 on the QS dining plan. The service was good. The empanadas de queso was marvelously tasty. The churros I had for dessert were good, but they didn't stay warm long enough. There was not enough seating for everyone, but I was able to find a bench nearby.
Not much to say about the Dole Whip Float (pineapple soft serve in pineapple juice) that hasn't been said already by thousands of people all over the web: It is, quite frankly, delicious! My hands-down favorite warm weather treat. Lines get long at Aloha Isle (especially as the temperature rises!) so please be patient and realize it's a small location with lots of people wanting the same treat.
Went to the Clambake dinner for my first time on 2/27/11. It was delicious, we will definitely go back. The clam chowder and crab legs were perfect. In fact, we had a party of 10, and we were all very please with the buffet. It was one of our favorite meals of the trip. It is a must-do for anyone who is a seafood fan. (There are also some delicious choices for non-seafood fans as well.)
Made it back to Boma on 3/1/11 with a party of 10. We were seated promptly and our server was great. The food as usual was spectacular. This one one of my favorite restaurants on property. As always there was a wide variety of selections that could please someone with exotic tastes (like myself) or those who are less adventurous in what they are willing to eat.
I just got back from vacation last week and I definately give this restaurant 2 thumbs up for both food quality and authenticity and excellent and personalized service! Our waiter Martin was the sweetest man ever...he even gave my kids special treat! My kids ate the entire plate if food and I could not be more satisfied. The atmosphere was very beautiful and family friendly unlike Tutto italiano in epcot. The waiter and the delicious food really made my family 's trip even more memorable! Even though we were on the dining plan the total bill was affordable (3 refillable adult drinks, 3adult entees,and 3 adult desserts) was about 80.00. Not too bad at all! If you are in Magic Kibgdom I definately suggest eating at Tony's!
There was one nice thing abt. my family's experience at dinner at shutters...the waitress! Very nice lady from Jersey (ooops forgot her name) but the menu and food was horrible in my opinion. My daughter hadbaked chicken with blackbeans and rice...i cook way better chicken with my eyes closed and hands tied...the rice was ok but then how can u mess up rice and beans...i had jerk tuna and I felt like I was the one to get "Jerked"...it came raw...sushi style and when I say oh no pls cook it fully it came back really dry and yuckie. The jerk seasoning was not good...not even spicy like real carribbean food. They did have steak on the menu...that may have been good. If u are looking for real authentic carribbean food do not eat at Shuttets. The food is so so at best. Sorry...
Obviously very authentic and delicious food because it is made by Italians straight from Italy, but my family and I agreed that we were not greeted with sincere smiles or no outstanding service. Made me have mixed reveiws of the resteraunt. (you know when your in a place like Disney you expect to have both of best worlds so to spk... Excellent quality plus even more superb service?) Well that was not the case here...excellent and delicious Italian food with unfriendly service. Made me feel like I was back in NYC.
The menu had a variety of dishes. I ordered a pasta and seafood dish that was soooo tasty and my kids had a chicken and pasta dish they could not stop talking about. We just went to Disney 2wks ago and even our waitress ASHLEY was so great...she really put a smile on my family's face!
I shouldn't have went here so close to my visit to Boma. It didnt compare.
We ate there in January and while $35+ for a buffett is expensive it was very, very good. Second only to Ohana in my opinion.
This place while lovely, was not very good, and massively overpriced.The menu is limited and pretentious. The flank steak was overcooked.
We ate there on 1/21/11. Missed Cat's appearance there, by three days. (sigh) A sampling visit, as we are foodies, but didn't want to fill up. We split the Kouzzina Sampler to start. Loved the spiced chick peas, prawns, and sesame-lamb meatballs and considered all to be flavor bombs. Tzatziki was good, Dolmades(stuffed grape leaves) needed more Oomph, but we'll have it all again. And the bread was so good. I ate the top off of the whole loaf after the app. Didn't want to fill up, but I could see that happening, anyway....... Next, we split the Kouzinna Trio-Pastitsio(or as the menu calls it, Greek style lasagna, which is about the only way you could desribe it to the average Disney customer), and now I want to make that myself. It is sheer entertainment food. I cringe when I read a review comparing it to actual lasagna. The Lamb Burger. Also great. And the Cinnamon-Stewed Chicken with Orzo, our most satisfying finish, which opened our world to cinnamon being used in savory dishes. We're going again, of course. Luck of the draw, we had a great waiter, Said, I think? Hope he's still there, this time. One month to go, and we're counting the days. Go.
We went last week and we bought chicken strips for my daughter, one salad and a tiny frozen pizza for $40.00. I wish we would have gotten a turkey leg, a pretzel or even an ice-cream bar around the Park instead of this. Such a disappointment. They used to serve delicious burgers and have a "fix-it" bar.
After reading previous reviews that are less than stellar, my wife and I had somewhat mixed emotions before arriving for dinner at Via Napoli. Being the eternal optimist that I am, I kept an open mind so as to not let negative opinions affect my experience. When approaching the restaurant and looking inside, the thoughts of what appeared to be a junior college cafeteria quickly came to mind? Certainly nothing distinct, but nothing that says this is a high end restaurant either. The décor was simple and understated. The openness of the room closest to the walkway seemed to put all of the diners on display so everyone can observe them like primates at the zoo. Upon entering and checking in we were promptly seated. We have been to many Italian restaurants but this is the first one where we were not offered some sort of bread. After discussing it with the wife, we concluded that it would probably be served prior to or with our meal. We were mistaken on that front, as bread is not served unless you ask for it and then it comes with no dipping oil or butter. When it came to the menu, we found it to very lacking in choices. I can find more to choose from in the cafeteria at my office than here. After perusing the menu, we decided to share our selections so we would be able to try different things. My wife ordered Linguini Frutti di Mare which is advertised as having shrimp, clams, mussels and squid tossed in a marinara piccante for $26. I ordered the Piccante individual pizza which comes with Italian spicy sausage, tomato and mozzarella for $16. Both selections were disappointing from a quality, taste and cost standpoint. The linguini was served in a small bowl that would be considered a salad bowl. It contained two shrimp, 4 mussels in the shell, 2 small pieces of squid and no clams to be found. The marinara was nothing to rave about as it had little seasoning and was very bland and seemed like it was out of a can. The pizza was really small even for an individual size. It barely filled a dinner plate. I was more than surprised by the lack of ingredients. The amount of meat on this pizza was so miniscule that they could have left it off completely and not affected the taste. The outer crust had a nice texture and pan pizza thickness but the inner crust was paper thin and limp. Can anyone say Chef Boyardee? We thought about supplementing our meal with salad but it was listed at $5 per person and did not appear to be worth the cost. For dessert, I ordered the Tiramisu at $8. It was about as good as a frozen Pepperidge Farm Cake. My wife ordered the Zeppole di Caterina at $10 which is ricotta cheese fritters served with whipped cream and chocolate sauce was lacking in ricotta cheese taste. It was just an okay dessert but not worth the price. After spending $80 with tax and tip and still coming away hungry as well as disappointed at the quality, Via Napoli is not going to see a return visit from us. Nor will it receive a recommendation to others who might be considering it.
We have been going to Rainforest Cafe's across the country (Tennessee, Texas and Florida) for about nine years. Our children love the environment, particulary the gorillas! While the environment is amazing, with the gorillas, monkeys, elephants, giant butterflies and birds, along with the rain storm every 20 minutes, the food leaves something to be desired. There is literally only one item on the menu I eat, the chicken fajitas. I've tried other foods and they're either loaded with seasoning, just plain bland or something I wouldn't be interested in. This is a wonderful experience for your children, but if you're going for the food, head over to Landry's other restaraunt at Downtown Disney, T-Rex Cafe! The food there, along with the environment is incredible! Landry's needs to take a tip from its newest restaraunt and change up the menu at the Rainforest Cafe!
I went to the T-Rex Cafe with some of my friends the month it opened. I knew it would be amazing when I heard it was owned by Landry's, the same company that owns the Rainforest Cafe and the Aquarium Restaraunt. What shocked me was the quality of the food. While I love the environments of the other Landry's restaraunts, I have always been disappointed by the food. T-Rex was a whole new world in that realm. The food and drinks are delicious, particularly the mammoth musrhoom pasta! We also took our son there for his 4th and 5th birthdays. He loves being around all the dinosaurs and the meteor shower that happens every 20 minutes! We even went to the Build-a-Dino workshop (owned by Build-a-Bear) and made dinosaurs for him and his sister. If you're at Downtown Disney, this restaraunt is a MUST, even if you don't have children! The food alone is worth it!
We've been to 1900 Park Fare every time we've been to Walt Disney World in the past 9 years. It started out as a dining experience for our daughter to meet her favorite princess, Cinderella. We were pleasantly surprised when it included the mice, Prince Charming, the fairy godmother, the evil stepmother and evil stepsisters! On top of the character experience, the food was amazing! Our family is made up of extremely picky eaters. If it's not cooked the way we like it... we won't come back. But the food at 1900 Park Fare is outstanding!!! If they keep up the great things they've been doing, we'll keep going each time we're there!
We loved it here! We had a great server who was from our state so we talked alot about it. I had the Pan Asian noodles which were really great! We had a lot of fun here and we will definitely be coming back here. It's my new favorite WDW restaurant for sure.
While visiting Orlando, we made a quick last minute ADR for the Polynesian for lunch. After checking in, they accidentally gave our table to party that had already been seated, so instead of giving us their table, the hosts didn't know what to do with us, so they seated the party behind us instead. After a few minutes, another host finally said to just seat us already, no matter where our little piece of paper with our name was at. Bob was our server and he was on top of things! The food was very good. I had the Barbecue Pork Tacos which were very tasty!! My boyfriend had the Shrimp & Coconut Curry soup (amazing!!) and the Stir-Fried Asian Noodles which I thought was only okay. So to be fair, the rating will only take service and food into consideration (not the seating incident at the very beginning).
not too many options on their menu but i like the orange chicken. my only complaint with that is there was not enough sauce to cover the rice. i spreaded it out as much as i could but i ended up eating some plain white rice (blah) next time i may bring my own sauce to make sure theres plenty ha but besides the food, i'm taking away a star for 2 reasons. one is there is covered outdoor seating which allows for birds to fly in to the eating area. i am NOT a fan of birds so i definitely don't like them flying around me when i'm trying to eat. and this isn't their fault but when i was there this woman put food on the ground encouraging the birds to come in. grrrr the other reason i'm taking a star away (and i'm not sure they do this all the time or just when i was there that day) but when i was trying to view the outside menu before walking into the place, they yell at u from inside to come in and look at the menu instead of the outdoor one (clever way to get people in to buy things but i don't appreciate it. i would like to be able to view the outside menu THEN go in if i decide to order something) and while i was eating i heard them do it to everyone who passed by not just me. so other than that the orange chicken i had was yummy. give it a try!
We ate at Kouzzina on 1/21. Our server was very knowledgable and helpful in directing our selections. I had the Cinnamon Chicken, which was tasty, but fatty. The Galaktoboureko was incredible! But it was all very rich. My friend had the whole fish, which was delicious and the Chocolate Budino Cake. The cake was not too sweet, very chocolatey. All in all, it was a good meal, but not great. Since we were on the DDP, I didn't pay attention to the prices, but I'm not sure I would venture back to pay out of pocket.
If you are there several days, you cannot believe how your body will crave something other than pizza and burgers. Chicken noodles with VEGETABLES?!?!? Bliss! Get there early and hog a table at the edge of the terrace, a great place to watch the fireworks from...
Service was rude, slow, and actually talked back to us. Food was horrible as well. Very overpriced. This place should be kicked out of Disney.
we went to flying fish the week after thanksgiving 2009 and again 2010. we had a great time on both visits. wonderful wait staff. great food. we had a 9-something adr and got there much quicker than expected (not our kind of usual luck lol) but they were able to go ahead and seat us. i love this place. it would likely be packed and impossible to get into if it were in a different location. being on the boardwalk is likely why you can get an adr less than 180 days out otherwise based on the food/service etc... i think it would be one of the hardest reservations to get on wdw property. i almost hope it doesn't get to popular...it's a great secret little place to eat.
went to citricos the first night of our stay. meal was absolutely wonderful. service was spot on. we had the sauteed shrimp with lemon, white wine, tomatoes, & feta cheese app (WONDERFUL) and the swordfish for the main dish again wonderful. my sister had the crab cake app and steak for main dish and loved it as well. i could have easily eaten here every night of our stay. also when we got home i realized i'd forgotten to ask about getting the recipe for the shrimp app. i sent an email with my reservation number and had it back from them in about two days. LOVE THIS PLACE.
went to california grill the 1st time in the summer of 2007 and it was by far one of the best meals/dining experiences we'd maybe ever had. was really looking forward to returning when i took my sister for her 40th birthday december 2010. service was terrible, both in the lounge/bar area and from our waiter. meal undercooked and had to be sent back. waiter was slow/lost most of the time. appetizers came out before our drinks (sodas not anything difficult) arrived at the table. walked in to see lots of empty lounge tables with dirty glasses/dishes on them. stood for about 20 minutes then asked someone to clean one for us to use it. waitress came by once, i was waiting for the 2nd person in party (the bday girl) to return from restroom before we ordered so the waitress never came back. several attempts to hail her down useless. i was soooooooo disappointed after our original experience. inconsistency kills it for me.
stopped in for a semi-liquid sort of lunch the 1st week of december 2010. great service. loved the guac, salsa, and crab tostadas. had a blood orange margarita and a wild berry margarita, both were fantastic and not watered down at all. i wish the tequila flight (the one with the mixed drinks not just the shots) that they have occasionally was a regular part of the menu. it's a great way to try flavors you might not otherwise take a chance on trying. i will most certainly go back on next trip.
Ate here 1/17/2011! Had an absolutley wonderful time! Service was great and the food was even better! Would highly suggest it to any couple looking to get away from the hustle of your typical dinning experience in Disney! It was a quiet night, with not to many other tables around us, our waitress was beyond attentive and the Calamari was some of the best have had in a long time from any restaurant. The fog rolled in over the water giving us a wonderful romantic feel of just us next to the patio. Once the fog cleared we had an even greater view of DTD.
Good layout, able to find something. Not the highest quality of food but it is better than the mall food court. It is what you would expect. They do a good job of trying to keep it clean -- which can be hard at the big drink counter.
I had heard this was a good place (the kiss of death) and finally we decided to try it. We were seated quickly and our waitress "Spicy Margarita" was very good. If you want somewhere quiet and reserved then pick another place. If you want a place where you can laugh and enjoy the "show" while you eat then you have a good spot here. We got the all you care to eat skillet and we thought the food was great no problems with any of the meat. I must have been good because my picky eater even asked for more. More food was brought out fairly quickly (the key is ask before you run out then it gets there when you need it). I can see why some people may not like the Whispering Canyon but your attitude makes or breaks the meal.
First the good news, the place looks great and you get a good feeling from the place. Everyone who works there is from Italy so there can be some issues with that. The food was very good when we were there. The down side is the price. If you are on the meal plan then you come out way ahead as you can read below the cost is high. If you are not on the meal plan then I would look elsewhere.
This is the one place that always gets mixed reviews from my family and friends and our own experences. They share a kitchen with hoop-dee-do so you would think the food would be the same and the first time we ate here in 2006 we found a uncrowded place with great food at a great price. Over the years the buffet has changed the top notch food is still good but no longer the choices that use to be there. My family hated it when they went in 08 and have not gone back. We went again it was good but not what we remembered.
It is hard to mess up fruit and drinks -- if you want something better than cookies or ice cream to snack on then this is the spot. Not the fastest place.
If you are going to eat here time it so you eat during the parade and ask for a window seat then you can eat and watch the parade without the trouble. The food is good the wait is usually not bad and the staff is fairly good. We have been here a couple of times but the thing is the sauce seems to have changed and not for the better. If you can't find anywhere else it is not a bad option.
I have been here 10 times over the past dozen years and have always had good service, good food and a good time. The omelets are awesome. The songs with the kids are great. It is a overall good time for breakfast. It is not cheep so if you have the meal plan it is a good use of a table service.
I will say that this is your normal counter service. It is a outdoor area so when it rains or is windy it may not be the best choice. It is good.
We went here for lunch and had a wonderful meal. The positives cool view, mood lighting and the lunch staff was quick and friendly. Food and drinks were very good. The food and size was good for the price. The downside the tables are close together so there is a crowded feel and the bathroom is way in the back and the closer you sit to them the worse it is. Our next visit we went for dinner and the food as good but not as good as lunch. The price for size and value was not good. The wait staff not very quick and often left for long times. Crowded tables at dinner was also not great -- crowded tables and they are close together. So I would say if you are going to eat here do lunch.
This is better than the All Star resorts but not as good as Poly. So you get what you pay for. You are not going to make a special trip to eat here but if you are staying at Riverside then this is a good option. Everyone can finds something to eat here. They do a good job keeping the place clean considering the crowds.
As you have read the lunch is McDonalds tie into Disney. There is no dollar menu so it is pricy and you can do better elsewhere. If you kids or you just want something quick and like Mcd anyway then this is fine, I just like to try Disney places rather than things I can get at home.
We liked the breakfast with Donald. It is your normal choices and we would go back for the breakfast. The wait staff was good the place was clean. There are not many options for meals if you are eating at AK. This is one we make a reservation for if we can not find anything better and are going to AK anyway.
The best thing for our family about this princess lunch was Ariel with legs instead of fins, that is right we saw "human" Ariel not mermaid Ariel. For those of you who have seen all the same character over and over this was a real treat. The food on the other hand was rather odd and other than the deli counter there was not much for the kids and my wife and I had a hard time finding something that looked good to us. So I am torn about this lunch. I liked the different characters but was not a fan of the menu. The staff does a great job. There is a difference between lunch and breakfast -- so I rated them separately.
This is a great princess breakfast! At one time this was the only place to see Sleeping Beauty. The food is good but the main point is the princesses. If you only have boys then this is not the place for you in my opinion. The food is the standard breakfast menu but not having to wait in line to see the princesses is great. We saw Belle and later in the day saw her again in France and she remembered us which was very special for the kids. If you have any girls this is just as good a place to go as the castle in MK. This was not the case before but the cutbacks at Castle has helped raise the stock of this restaurant.
What can I say it is about the same as the one at Downtown Disney but without the long wait. If you have a stroller it is not a convenient place to eat. Same atmosphere as every RC. If you have never been to one before then it is cool after the second time you get over the monkey real quick. Lightning inside can scare some kids. Food is not great but not bad. Considering limited places to eat at AK this can be a good option but I would take the bus and eat somewhere better.
There are not a ton of options at Animal Kingdom and Pizzafari is a safe bet. If you like pizza then this is where you should go at AK. Much less expensive than the kids pizza at Rainforest Cafe. Not really much to say about this place.
This is the same thing you will find everywhere from Myrtle Beach to Washington DC. Same menu, average taste and pricy food. We have been there a couple of times and the result is always the same. It is also kind of weird when the guy is working in the bathroom, it always makes me uncomfortable and then have to explain to the kids why someone works in the potty. There are just so many places to eat at Downtown Disney not sure why you would chose this place.
The food is your normal Rainforest Cafe menu. The best part is the volcano desert! We have more fun yelling volcano with the wait staff. The food is good not usually a issue with that the real issue is the Very Long wait time. This can be avoided (sometimes) if you are willing to eat outside. The place is not bad, don't get me wrong, but when I am at Disney I want something that I can not get anywhere else.
We have eaten here many times. I didn't think the pizza is as bad as some have said. I also liked the salad option. The one thing I know is that the kids will find something they like here. The gameroom is fine becasue they tried to keep it like the movie. Overall It is a good place to eat.
Our family has had many meals here and it is always better when you get a seat by the window and can see the "It's a small world" boat. The food is very good for counter service. They also do a good job keeping it clean. It is also in a good location. You can go see Ariel, Small World, Dumbo, Pooh, Micky's Philharmagic are all right there. Well worth eating here.
The food is good for counter meal. You can usually get a seat. It is a good meal and they will let you get a bottle water instead of soda. It is about what you would expect.
I love this place! If you enjoy high quality food you are in the right place. If you like something they bring you more if you don't like it skip it. They have fun activities for the kids throughout the meal. This help grown ups have time to eat. If you can ask for a window seat because at night the view is great. You will have a wait but there are plenty of seats upstairs and a TV or you can tour the hotel lobby, the pager has good range. What more can I say you should try to get a seat here. If you are staying at the Polynesian and don't try to eat here you are missing out.
Here is what you need to know if you are on the meal plan do not use it here. The portions are huge and for most meals they can be split between two people. Save the table service for a more expensive place and pay for this one becasue you can split a meal and be full. We made the mistake and used the meal plan for a family of 5 and a ton of food went to waste. I think if you enjoy your local chinese restaurant you will like Nine Dragons. Wait staff is split some good some not so good. Quick service helps and that also helps make sure you can usually get a seat even without a reservation.
There are a lot of good options here. I liked the food I got here and the kids could find something to eat without a problem. Caribbean Beach is the largest resort so they should have good food and they do. One tip when you check in ask for a room close to the food court or you could face a 10 minute walk to get there.
Over the past decade we have had eaten here at least a dozen times. In 2006 we ate lunch and dinner here the same day. One time our dinner ran late and the mananger gave us reserved seat tickets to Fantasmic so we would not miss the show. I am sad to say things have changed. We have never had a problem with the wait staff. The lobby is small and getting into the bathroom can be a chore but we could overlook all of that becasue of the food. Well on our last visit my wife and I both said the same things -- the sauce has changed. It is no where near as good as it use to be. I don't know if this is because of cost cutting or what it could have been but my wife said we might skip Mama Melrose in the future to try other places. This was a shock to me it was a place we use to look forward to going now it is just another option.
It is what it is, good bakery. Can get a snack before show or fireworks or quick breakfast in the morning.
There are a couple of things to know about this one. There are limited choices and the orange chicken is the best option on the menu. The place is very clean and there is always someone around to keep it that way. If you eat Chinese take out at home then you will like this food ( more than the take out I would guess ). I wish the menu had a few more options. I will eat here again I am sure.
The food is like a thanksgiving dinner except with a pork option. My wife was not a big fan and the kids were not very excited or disapointed with it. We went there when the characters were there and it was much more fun. They did a good job with games for the kids while we waited for a table all 3 of my kids won a prize. Without the characters the place lost some luster. I think we will skip this in the future, and when you can hop on the monorail and eat a the Poly. and get great food or hop on the boat and eat at Wilderness Lodge (Whispering Canyon) it is hard to justify using a table service meal here.
Not the best, not the worst. It is normal burger, hot dog, chicken. If you have kids they will most likely enjoy the food but I like to sample the food of other countries so it is not my first choice but if you eat here it is not bad.
We had tried to get into this Le Cellier for a couple of years but could never get a table. We were very excited that we finally got in. Our family of 5 was ready to try the place we had heard so many good things about. The meal started off very rough with it taking almost 10 minutes for someone to come to our table after being sat. Needless to say the service was very, very poor all night. The soup was good but I am sorry to say the steak was average (at best) everyone ordered a different type of steak so we could all get a sample. Nothing was very good, I was very let down after hearing so many good things. To cap the night off when we left there was vomit on the floor by the front door. I am sad to say I will not go back, I also think that with so many places to eat at EPCOT you can find somewhere better. If you have reservations you may want to look elsewhere if you go here keep your expiations low and expect spending 2 hours.
If you like mexican food you will most likely enjoy the meal. The place is not always the cleanest and sometimes you get taken over by the wildlife. We have been there 3 times and 2 were good one was not the best. Overall you get a good value but the menu is kind of limited.
We loved this place, We made a breakfast reservation at 10:30 and had the best time with the playhouse disney characters (2 of the little einstines). The breakfast is your normal stuff that is everywhere but then at 11:00 the food changed to lunch and the meatballs were out of this world. The best part for the kids is at lunch the other 2 little einstiens came out. So we got to see all 4 and the other playhouse disney characters. It is well worth using a table service for this restaurant.
The one time we stayed at Grand Floridian we were going looking for somewhere to eat the day we arrived, it was lunch time and we got a table for 10 without a wait or problem. The server was good and the prices were not bad considering we were at the most expensive resort. Everyone found something they liked to eat. We liked it so much we changed another reservation later in the week to eat here again. I think if you tried it you would like it, no characters so you can eat without a problem.
It is not hard to get good reviews when you serve Ghirardelli and ice cream and sweet stuff. I didn't rate it as high because it is pricy. Not your normal Disney pricy but for a Sunday to cost over $7 is a bit much.
I really liked the Garden Grill. My wife didn't like the food as much as I did and the kids liked it as well. What you like they bring more of and what you don't like they take away. The restaurant has a good view of the land ride and the kids love to wave at the boats. I loved the steak and have never had the problems that some people have had with the food. Once agian most people eat at different countries in the World Showcase so this place gets overlooked. It is a great place to see Mickey.
There are not many counter service places to eat at AK and this is a good choice. I liked it but my family didn't. I will agree that they have taken away a lot from Flame Tree and that has hurt but if you have never been here you would not know any different. Cost is about the same as anywhere else. We now leave and eat a resort and then come back (that is the great thing about the bus you can pick anywhere to eat) and since AK is the hottest park it never hurts to sit and ride the bus
If you want a normal "American" meal at EPCOT then here you go. Most people sample the food from other countries so you can usually find a place to sit without a problem. We have eaten here a couple of times and it is uaually because everyone is hungry and does not want to wait.
If you have eaten at a ESPN zone in another city then you know what you are going to get. It does have very big portions which is a plus. They also have the best deserts that my kids still talk about. I also met David Toms here when the PGA had there event. The gameroom helps keep the kids busy while waiting for a table. If you have never eaten here it is worth going. You will come out ahead if you use the meal plan.
We have been here about a dozen times over the past 10 years and it is very consistant. Good food if you do not want to try something from one of the countries. You can usually find a seat without a problem and as has been said you can always sit by the fountain. If we want something more "American" and are in future world then this is where we go if we are in the World Showcase we eat at..USA. It is a good place to go overall.
Located near Pirates it is a limited menu but the staff does a good job keeping it clean. You can usually find a seat which is a plus when you have kids. Not my favorite place to eat even for a quick service meal but if you do eat here it is not bad.
It is what you would expect from a sandwich shop, good sandwich tough to find seats but you are at Downtown Disney so you can always eat by the lake near the stage. It is not my favorite place to eat have only gone there twice. It is a sandwich after all.
This is a close winner as my favorite counter service place to eat at Magic Kingdom. The best thing about this is the options you have, 3 different sides to order from so you can find something you are in the mood to eat. It is sometimes hard to find a seat but if you keep going around the corner there always seems to be seats open. It is harder to find seats near the show. The toppings bar is great! Staff does a good job at keeping things clean considering how busy it stays. Like anywhere if you go at peak lunch or dinner times it is crowded a few times we have gotten food and then taken it outside and eaten by tomorrowland transit authority or by noodle station seats.
Our family decided to try this after several visits to Disney and our friends told us we should have tried it a few years ago when it was good. I have to agree with them. Lets get to obvious out of the way, the view is very cool and makes the restaurant different and neat. It is a seafood place (our kids joked that dinner was the fishes that didn't do what they were told) and children who are too old for the kids menu had a hard time finding something to eat. The service is not good, very slow and distracted. The food was o.k. and after the meal I was happy I was on the meal plan and didn't have to pay for it right after the meal. It was average at best. There are just so many choices at Epcot or go out the side door and eat at the boardwalk that Coral Reef can be missed without a problem.
There was a time when the Castle only served breakfast and you had to call at 6:58 a.m. and if you didn't have a reservation by 7:03 a.m. you can forget that day. The wand (or sword) and blinking star have changed to plastic trinkets. Cinderella is no longer walking to tables, she stays downstairs -- that use to be Fairy Godmothers seat. If you have girls DO THE BREAKFAST do not do lunch or dinner. If you want to go here to eat with kids or as a couple DO THE BREAKFAST. I have eaten here every year starting 1999 and the food has stayed the same all that time. If you are going to eat in the castle the food isn't the real reason you are there and Disney knows it! So the eggs aren't the best but the fruit is fresh, the stuffed pastry is great, the meat is normal breakfast food for Disney. I like the kids menu almost more than the adults, they will bring you more of what you like and take away what you don't so you can get plenty to eat. The princesses are the star (I just don't like it when the pop in Prince Charming) and they have taken pictures with me, my wife, my kids and as a family. While it is true that you only get one "Professional" picture with Cinderella all your family members can get regular pictures with her. I liked it when it was harder to get into becuase you knew not everyone could do this, it felt exclusive and for Disney that is rare. If you do not have girls who like princesses then there are better options for you but if you do it will be something you won't forget. Just remember the one key point DO THE BREAKFAST!
We have had dinner at Chef Mickey's 10 times over the past dozen years. The characters are fun and the show is great for pics or viedo's. The food on the other hand has been getting worse over the past couple of years. The choices have also gotten smaller and the food is left out a little too long. In the past the food was switched out often so it always was fresh and looked good but you can tell that to save on food cost it is left out longer. The wait staff is usually good. The wait to eat isn't bad because you can take the pager and wonder around or watch what is going on. We have not tried the breakfast but have been told it is good. If you have never been it is worth going to the dinner.
If you like hot dogs you will like Caseys. I would say that this is food to eat on the go, come in, get food, walk out. If you want to eat inside you have to eat at off times (11:00 or 2:00 lunch -- dinner at 4:00 or 7:00). You have to be lucky to get table at a normal lunch or dinner time. It is good to take out to the parade or for fireworks or show in front of the castle.
I have stayed at the Poly. resort 5 times over the past 10 years and for the counter service or snack options on the meal plan this is a great place to eat. You have some choices rather than just a burger or hot dog. A few years ago it was redone and the upgrades were very good. Not much to say bad about this place.
I was looking forward to eating here but was disapointed with the outcome. We had a early dinner reservation and enjoyed the cute opening of Boatwright's. The service was not the best and I was not pleased with the dinner options. We were on the meal plan so we wanted to try new places. Knowing now what the place is like I would have chosen differently. The food was good but nothing great, If you already have plans to eat here and can find another option I would switch. I also could hear the tables around us making the same comments and the childern had a hard time finding something they liked on the menu.
I enjoyed the dinner we had at BRG. We had a large party (12) and even though the seating was crowded everyone liked there food. The beer was fun with the different options rather than just the standard choices. I would eat there again.
This is your basic counter service menu. The good thing is that it is usually not crowded so you have room. I ate here on my last visit and it was fine for a burger and fries.
Table dining at Hollywood studios does not have a ton of options. The atmosphere is why you go here and that depends on who your waitress is. We have been there two times and had two very different experences. The drinks are very good but the food is not my personal favoritae. I would eat at Mama Melrose if given the choice or even take the boat to the boardwalk and eat there. It is fun if you have older family or friends with you or if you have never been there it is worth a visit.
The food is not bad but not the best but if you have kids then the interaction with the Characters is well worth it. We were there on one of our childrens birthday and they gave him a ton of cool things. We have eaten there on 3 separate times over the past 10 years it is consistantly good.
If you are visiting MGM studios (or hollywood studios for those who have shifted to the new name) then i would advise you to eat at this restaurant. Lunch or dinner, it doesn't matter. The food is great whatever you order will be enjoyable, but the theming and all around atmosphere puts a + on the whole experience. All the cast members are involved in your meal, not just your server. It's great fun, great food, great theming, and a great location. What more could you ask for. Only negative, sometimes a long wait, make reservations.
I love the layout of the food court. You order what you want and choose your drinks and desserts yourself. All the food i tried was very yummy and never had any problems finding somewhere to sit.
Despite the revies we didn't find the food here to bad. It was extrememly busy but we managed to snag a table in one of the rooms that didn't have many tables in it so it was alot quiter back there. The food tasted good and my son liked getting his meal in a pail with a shovel that he was able to take with him when we were done.
Even though we have seen bad reviews for this place we decided to eat here anyways because my son is a big toy story fan. The pizza was actually not too bad and we got a seat outdoors where it was quieter and ahad a nice relaxing meal.
We spent the morning doing fantasyland so we decided to eat here. Even though the place looked busy we were waited on quickly and had no trouble finding a seat. The food was your normal fast food but still yummy. A great place to stop and eat when wanting to take a break from the rides.
The pizza was good but nothing special. From the reviews i thought it was going to be great. The dessert however was better than the pizza. Will probably not go back here again.
This was our favorite place at Disney. There was a large selection of breakfast food available which was all delicious. The characters were also great! Will definitely go here again.
We had an excellent dinner here. I thought the food was yummy and it was great to see Pooh and friends. They took their time with my son and didn't rush and even though the restaurant seemed busy we got to see all the characters twice.
Despite what people say about the food, i thought it was great. We had onion rings and milkshakes and it was delicious. The atmosphere was excellent too and the staff was really friendly. Will definitely eat here again.
Though the interior of the restaurant was beautiful and we enjoyed meeting the princess's i found that there wasn't really a variety of food. Your basically paying just for the entertainment because the food is nothing special.
We had breakfast here before the park opened so it wasn't too busy and we got seated right away. There was a good selection of breakfast foods and the entertainment was great. My husband enjoyed this resaurant the most.
I can't really rate th efood beacuase i wasn't feeling well and couldn't eat but the atmosphere was wonderful. We had dinner here and got to see the fab five. We were also celebrating my sons 3rd birthday and Minnie brought him out a cupcake with a candle in it and he was so happy. Had a great time here.