We stopped in at Roaring Fork, while exploring Wilderness Lodge, and decided to eat lunch here. It may be on the small side, but ample seating area. The bacon cheeseburger was HUGE and cooked to order, perfect!! The ham and cheese sandwich was really good. LOVE the fries!! The fixin's bar had just about every topping you could think of to put on a burger or hot dog. Lots of choices for dessert!! The restaurant was quiet, friendly and very clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here and will be stopping in again during our 2013 trip. Great use of a QS credit on the Disney Dining Plan.
We stopped here about 2 weeks ago to grab some snacks before the Epcot fireworks. I had read on here many times about the schoolbread, etc. So we got a variety of things to share because none of use want to try "just one". I was not as impressed with the school bread as I thought but my daughter loved it. We also had a chocolate cupcake thing with Antlers - that was the HIT...it was yummy. We also had a creme horn which was good but nothing spectacular. So two out of three isn't bad..:) The line was long but moved fast and worth the wait!
We just had a fun lunch here December 14. There were 5 of us - got seated quickly - had ADR's of course! The reason I booked here was "fried chicken" on the menu - my husband LOVES it and I won't cook it..:) So of course thats what he and my son in law ordered and to their delight it was wonderful! Crispy and moist just like "moms"..and I don't mean me! My son had the meatloaf and was pleased as well. My daughter had the special of the day which was talapia with a sauce (can't remember), and white sweet potatoes. All of them received stickers for the "Clean Plate Club" if that tells you anything about the food that day! I on the other hand did not but it was only because I just couldn't eat it all! I had the fried chicken and it was great but I just couldn't eat that much! Everyone at our table would recommend dining here for sure. We had a good waitress too - she was fun - not as much as some I've seen but nothing to complain about either. Good time was had by all!
We ate here over our last trip in November 2012. It was a neat experience to sit in the "cars" and watch the shows which we found entertaining. We enjoyed the burgers, fries and shakes for our meal. The food was average, the service was excellent and the atmosphere unique. A must try for everyone!
We always have at least one breakfast at Cape May when we visit WDW. We think it is the best buffet breakfast in terms of food quality, variety, and service. The characters that you see are a little less rushed with you too. We like the egg quich they do, the french toast cake and the salad offerings that are on this buffet. We also like the light and airy feel to Cape May as opposed to say 1900 Park Fare with no windows. Have never tried their dinner buffet but that is next on the list.
We almost cancelled because of reviews that were unfavorable. But i am so glad we didnt. For lunch the waitress suggested to me that the ny strip was a very flavorful steak. She said the filet is soft and good but that nys was very tasty. Then i told her i wanted to try the butter sauce and she said i could have it with my ny strip. Wow it was unexpectedly the best thing i ate in disney. I didnt think anything could beat out Chefs Lefrance But Lecelliar is the best. We rate Lecellier #1 Chefs Lefrance #2 and Yachtsman steakhouse #3 and for breakfast we rate Boma breakfast buffet #1 the fresh ham with that special mustard sauce is amazing. Wonderful buffet... Ohana was amazing we will go back there,coming in at #4 for us, its just a little too rushed... didnt care much for Kona cafe and the boatwrights dining hall at PO Riverside were not too good.I was very dissapointed with boatwrights. The adult grilled cheese and dole pineapple and vanilla whips was a nice change... And the BEST potroast i have ever had in my life is at the Port Orleans French Quarter food court. we are going back in Nov just to experience those 5 restaurants again. Hopes this helps others....
My wife and I dined on the night of the great monorail power outage on the 11th of December 2012. We began with the Portabello bisque which tasted wonderful but was strangely grainy. For entre's my wife had the scallops over risotto (only browned on one side and 4 in quantity) and I had the Beef Tenderloin. The Tenderloin was delicious, but the accompanying tart was a disaster with slices of uncooked potato. The scallops were very disappointing in size, preparation and quantity. There are much better presentations across the world for considerably less. The Rose and Crown appetizer (~$10) has more, is prepared and presented better, and the spinach is actually stemmed. The seasonal wild berry cobbler was delicious and I'm glad I had the rasberry "ice cream" (more of a sorbet) served on the side as it would have drowned out the seperate berry flavors. I accompanied it with a pot of Early Grey tea (delicious and excellent presentation) while my wife suffered through the non-descript Mouse bar menu.
I love the dinosaurs and the decor in this place! The aquariums are some of the best around. The french onion soup and the tomato soup are absolutely delicious. However, during this visit I got a slightly warm burger and cold french fries. We were in a hurry to see some more stores in Downtown Disney before catching our plane out of Orlando, so I didn't make a fuss. However, my wife didn't like the seasoning on her fries and they weren't hot either. The service was extremely slow so we found ourselves looking for our waitress a lot. We got to see the asteroid attack thing at least three times. The child at the table next to us got so scared that she took her food outside and ate with her mom while her dad finished his meal inside at the table. We ate at this location back in 2010 and enjoyed it. This time we did not really enjoy ourselves nearly as much. Seems like it is hit or miss. We may or may not try again.
Loved the pulled pork sliders and the Jambalaya is the best! The chicken and rice are so great, but the sausage packs quite a punch! This place can get loud and the service can get slow when they are super busy, but I love the atmosphere and the food here. Delicious menu that I can't wait to come back and try something different from.
Got to a short line and got our order fast. The chili cheese dog tasted great and was huge! It was actually too big and I couldn't finish it, but sooooo good. I love when the chili has beans in it! Unfortunately the ducks and birds frequent this place so much that there were signs all over requesting people do not feed the animals. You know you have a problem when you have to post signs every 6 feet. However, this was a great place to sit and eat while watching the mini parade pass by on its way to the hub for the party. If you love hot dogs then you gotta try Casey's Corner!
Short wait for breakfast with our dining reservation. Got pictures with Goofy, Donald and Mickey. The buffet had a lot of options and they were all delicious. Food was all fresh and hot and fantastic. Kids can still get their Mickey waffles too! Waitress was quick on the drinks and also offered to take a picture of my wife and I together at our table. Great service, great food and great characters. Next time you stay at Beach Club, make sure to get a reservation for breakfast at Cape May Cafe!
Sometimes we eat here and get a table near the front with a waiter that just doesn't give us the whole experience. This time we got a table in the back of the dining room, and boy did it make a difference. Not only did our waiter have the full character down, the waitress next door came over and interacted as well! I normally get the meat loaf, but this time I tried the sampler with fried chicken, pot roast and meatloaf. I highly recommend! This dish also came with all the veggies that normally come with the individual dishes so it is a win win! It's like getting all three dishes on one plate! Delicious! All of the guests at the tables around us were having so much fun. This may have been our best experience at this restaurant yet. I just wish I could remember the cast member's name that waited our table. He was extremely nice and even fed my wife her peas when she didn't want to eat them! Hilarious!
We eat here once every trip to WDW. The burgers are delicious and the toppings are great! They have lots of onions, pickles, etc. just like at Pecos Bill's in Magic Kingdom. The french fries are fantastic. We love the props that are scattered around. Great fast food!
There is so much delicious food served here! Everything is served family style and there is entertainment for the kids! We had salad, pot stickers, chicken wings, broccoli, very tasty noodles (I think they had absorbed a teriyaki sauce or something), chicken, steak, shrimp, pork and banana caramel bread pudding. Soooo much food! It was all absolutely delicious. My wife thought the steak was not cooked quite enough for being family style, but I liked it. The servers are extremely nice and we are thankful we finally got to try this place! 'Ohana is now our favorite resort restaurant for dinner! Just make sure you eat a very light lunch that day!!!! Highly recommend!
I have had excellent experiences at both of the Rainforest Cafes on Disney property. This time we visited for lunch at the Animal Kingdom location. I had a delicious barbeque bacon burger and fries. My wife had the pita quesadillas and liked them as well. This was one of our cheaper meals at Disney for this trip, probably because she just had an appetizer as her meal, but still. We enjoyed our time in the restaurant and got to see the storm at least three times. The Disney locations are always better than the Las Vegas location at the MGM Grand, which sat us at a table outside the restaurant but inside the gift shop last time!
This place is smaller than it looks, but with a very high ceiling. It is definitely pretty and clean. The food tasted pretty good but way overpriced! You could save some money by enjoying a real Disney buffet instead. Goofy and Pluto were at the restaurant the night we dined, and they were very awkward. It almost felt like they had no idea who their character was (probably not official Disney cast members). The desserts were the highlight. They had a very large buffet of desserts, each in very small portions so I was able to try 4 different ones. I wanted to go back and try more, but that was my limit. Too bad they don't have a cheaper price to just go in and eat the desserts with. :)
I recommend getting there just as they open. Not only was the pizza delicious, but the soup was great too! I loved the Minestrone soup! The restaurant is beautiful and the servers are great. Very authentic food. I highly recommend this one if you are even the smallest fan of Italian food.
We stop by Beaches and Cream at least once every trip to WDW. The ice cream is delicious and the servers are fun. I just wish we didn't have to wait so long for a table every time. Sometimes opting to sit at the bar can get you in quicker.
The whole lunch experience was wonderful! Food came very fast to our table and was delicious. Disney has definitely hit this one out of the park. The braised pork with green beans and mashed potatoes tasted nothing like fast food. The french onion soup was the best I had during our whole trip, and that includes soup from Royal Court on the Disney Fantasy. :) The whole ambiance and decor are spectacular and truly amazing. If I had to complain about something, I would say that it was incredibly difficult to hear the armor talk in the first room because there were too many guests standing around and talking very loudly. This room should not function as queue line, but instead be a place where people can slowly browse through on their way to placing their order. Think more like the new queue at the Haunted Mansion, where most of the time I'm the only one walking through at my own pace enjoying the theme. I highly recommend everybody try the Be Our Guest Restaurant for lunch. The speed, free refills, quality of food and beauty of the restaurant really impressed us!
This is the place to get Tonga Toast cheap. It's the same as Kona Cafe but with the counter servce price.
This is must do for any Disney World trip. The atmosphere is great but the food is awesome. I live with two picky eaters and they both love it. I'm not a big eater but everything on the menu is great. Don't miss out!
After hearing how great this place was, we finally decided to give it a try. Ate there November 18, 2012 and was disappointed. The service was not good and the food was even worse. The steaks were overcooked and the waiter never came back to check on us after the food was served. It do not think this place is worth the price.
We have been dining atTutto's every time we're at Disney (every year), but I must say our last visit (Sept 2012) was down right disapointing. The food was fair at best and our server couldn't idenify what was on my antipasta plate. I was told that new management took over after the latest renovations and I say bring back the previous operators. What a shame. It was one of our favorite places to dine in Disney but we won't be going back.
My husband and i (both late 50's and retired) visited Disney World in September, 2012 and booked a reservation at the Crystal Palace for our first day at the Magic Kingdom. This was our first adult-only trip in years! We had a short wait past our reservation time but there was plenty of seating on the outdoor porch. We were seated at a table for two which was fine for us but I did notice large groups of 5 or 6 seated at tables meant for 4 which was a tight squeeze for them and made it difficult for the characters to get around. Our server took the time to explain the food choices on the buffet and was quick with drinks and refills. Even though we had no children at the table, all of the characters made a stop and engaged in playful antics. The food was okay but we basically came for the character experience and the convenient location within the park. We used the dining plan so it was the same cost (1 table service dining credit) as grabbing a sandwich at the plaza restaurant and offered more choice and a more fun atmosphere.
Sweet pretzels ..... Yummmm!!! Both variations of the sweet pretzel are so, so good and large!!! The schoolbread, outstanding cloudberry horns, I could go on and on. The pastries here are very good and a must try. Kringla's will make your sweet tooth very happy!
nov 4 2012 we had dinner at the Big River, the meatloaf i ordered was just not recogizniable.. i wasn't sure what it was, no taste at all.. i could not eat the meal. we tried the beer sample, they were just so-so.. not worth 15 dollars for tiny shot glasses of the brew. the service as lacking, very little attention to coming back to our table to see if refills were needed. and loud, loud and loud inside. we will not eat there again..
Two words .... Teriyaki chicken! This is our son's favorite quick service restaurant on Disney property. The sukiyaki beef is tender and flavorful. We have had just about everything offered here and all was wonderful! The Shogun Combo (beef and chicken teriyaki) was fabulous!!! Wonderful service, friendly, clean and delicious!!
Nachos, beef or chicken tacos, churros with caramel sauce and Margaritas!!!!! This is a stop every year for our family. The nachos can easily be shared (and if you aren't keen on jalepenos, you can ask they be left off or served on the side) Both, the chicken and beef tacos (soft shell) were flavorful!! The Margaritas..... just pure heaven. Definately a fav!
We dined at Boma for Breakfast this past October and wondered why we waited so long! It was wonderful! From the frunch (yummmm) to omelettes made to order, this was very good!!! I know alot say this is difficult to get to, but we took a cab from the Polynesian (cost $20 with tip) We were seated within 5 mins of our ADR time, and our server was at our table, very quickly, very attentive and friendly. Wonderful experience, highly recommended!
We tried this by chance while in Downtown Disney! It was fantastic. The fish and chips was great, and there is a great outdoor courtyard with a bar. This was a great experience for a quick service. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a different quick service option during your vacation.
We decided to try Big River to taste their beer selection and to see the Boardwalk resort. We loved the atmosphere at the resort, but our dining experience was terribly disappointing. The beers we tried were fine, but not impressive. The food was average at best. We found the atmosphere to be horrible. The dining area was very cramped, and we were there in the off-season. The tables were too close to one another, and the restaurant was very loud. On top of that our service was poor, and the servers were unattentive. This was a very bad experience, and unfortunately a wasted meal during our vacation. We have found this to be the case with other non-Disney restaurants that we have tried on the Dining Plan as well. I would definitely not recommend eating here at all.
We tried Tony's on our last trip and had a great experience. Our server was fantastic! We were celebrating an anniversary, and she went above and beyond to make the experience special. We did have to wait a bit later than our reservation to be seated, and it was very crowded and loud during the dinner rush. However, once we were seated, it was a great experience. The food was very good. I wouldn't say excellent, but we were very pleased with our entrees. It is particularly convenient if you are looking for a dinner option before a parade or evening show.
We have had some wonderful table service experiences, but Pecos Bills is always my favorite place. The fixins' bar makes the difference. You will find your standard burger and chicken quick service fare, but you can dress it up with sauteed mushrooms and a variety of toppings. You are in the center of the MK, and there is a ton of seating. We vacation in the off-season, so this is usually a relaxing place for us to eat that is not too crowded. I would recommend going outside of the traditional lunch and dinner hours for a better experience. The variety of seating choices is nice too. There is a full dining room with good atmosphere for a quick service, indoor seating with window views, and outdoor seating. Granted, this is not on-par with the nicer Disney restaurants, but it is by far superior to most quick service restaurants.
We ended up here by accident the first time because we couldn't find an open reservation anywhere else. We loved it and ended up going back a second time in the same trip! We now always make a point to eat here each vacation. The prime rib is second to none! The atmosphere is very nice, and it is usually a quiet place to dine. This is a hidden gem that I would highly recommend, and it is usually not too difficult to get a table.
We heard a lot of positive feedback about this restaurant. We had a fine experience, but not one of the best. The service was fabulous, but I felt that the food and overall experience was somewhat lacking. The dining space was rather cold and uninteresting. Our food was good, but not nearly as outstanding as other diners made it sound. I wouldn't say you should avoid going, but I would manage your expectations before you go.
We always make a point to dine at Tokoyo dining. My partner loves sushi, and they have a great selection that he enjoys. I am not a sushi fan, but they still have several dishes that I enjoy. We always have wonderful service and a great view of the World Showcase as you dine. The green tea pudding is one of our favorite things at the parks. This restaurant is not as popular as others, so we always find that it is not too crowded and a quiet atmosphere. We particularly like to dine here at lunch.
There were quite a few people waiting when we arrived and I increased our wait a bit by asking for a table on the lower level, but the wait wasn't too bad and the table was worth the wait. If you enjoy Living with the Land, it's pretty cool to slowly move past the scenes in the ride as you dine. We started with the salad and the rolls. The salad was super tasty and fresh and the rolls w/maple butter were super yummy. We were then brought the traditional options...fish, turkey and beef for the adults and drumsticks, sweet potato fries, mac & cheese, and broc. for the kids. DD4 was all about the turkey, while DD6 hoarded the drumsticks and shared some of the fish with us. DH and I enjoyed the fish the most out of the 3 things on the adult platter...even had seconds of the fish! The dessert for the adults was a mixed berry buckle with fresh vanilla whipped cream, and the kids had cone shaped cupcakes with chocolate frosting. The chef had some special ones made without the decorations since we had some related food allergy risks at our table. I would assume the kids liked their dessert because they were inhaled. DH and I really enjoyed ours as well- just a really nice berry flavor. The service was wonderful...super attentive, very friendly and great at replenishing things we asked for. The character interaction here is by far the very best we've ever had at a WDW restaurant. We got about 5 separate visits from each of the 4 characters...and it was all really nice interaction. Mickey helped our girls with word searches and Dale even tried to help feed DD4 when she hit a picky point in the meal. All in all, we'd highly recommend this one and definitely return.
There isn't anything here that I didn't fall in love with, especially the Cinammon Buns!!! And they are HUGE!! Warm, gooey, yumminess (and if you want a little more of the glaze on this already wonderful creation, ask a CM ;) ) The ham and cheese croissant in the morning, with a frozen latte is just what dreams are made of!!! The apple turnovers were terrific as were the MANY types of cupcakes served. Just pure yumminess, no matter how you slice it!
The Nutella and fruit waffle sandwich... whoever came up with this idea I could just hug to pieces!!! A HUGE waffle stuffed with strawberries, blueberries, bananas .... and the waffle is slathered with nutella!! What's not to like?!?! (Psst.... if you ask, they will omit the berries, or bananas and will even put a little extra Nutella on the waffle) The chicken waffle sandwich was really tasty but huge as well. Had a touch of heat to it, but was definately a terrific lunch!! Definately recommend you try it!
If you like hot dogs you will LOVE Casey's!!!!! The pulled pork and slaw dog can easily feed two!!! (with a side of fries and a soda of course) The chili cheese dog was also wonderful and the fixin's bar has everything you could want on a hot dog. The seating outside can be a bit limited, but usually isn't much of a wait. A great place to have lunch before a day in Magic Kingdom.
Through out our many trips to Magic Kingdom, we must have walked by this restaurant a hundred times, but decided to try it this past October. It was wonderful!! The tuna sandwich was really, really good, and my DH really liked the lobster roll (although did say if it had just a wee bit less mayo it would be outstanding) We sat upstairs, it was quiet, we *people watched* out the window and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Definately give CHH a try!!!
'Ohana is an awesome place! When we go to DW, we like to try new places each visit, but 'Ohana is one we always return to. We always do the dining plan, so before we go, we research all the restaurants that participate in the plan. (If you do the dining plan, I recommend you do this to get your money's worth. You may also need to make reservations about 6 months in advance to get a favorable time.) It's been a couple of years since we've been, but we are now planning for our next trip in June 2013. Delicious Polynesian-styled food and festive atmosphere with friendly servers! I highly recommend it!! One word of caution... because they bring you as much as you desire, save room for dessert!
T-Rex is one of my favorite restaurants on Walt Disney World property. The service is spectacular. Their burgers are the best I have ever tasted, and it's more than enough to fill you up! Their fries are also delicious, much better than the generic ones you will find at other places. The atmosphere is great, especially the ice cave. Overall this is one of the best places to eat at Disney World.
We were very lucky that on our last day the new fantasyland was fully open and had a 10 min wait for the new Be Our Guest restaurant, I don't think many people knew about the opening as MK was very busy. From the surroundings, the ordering, the food and the whole experience Disney have done a fantastic job. I would certainly say that surely rivals any restaurant in MK and other park offerings. We were on the dining plan and frankly if you are you'd be crazy not to go for the food in there. If you are buying then yes its more expensive than other offering but you certainly get the experience but also the fact that you really know you have had a meal as the portion sizes are plentiful. Fantastic presentation (Brought to you by GPS type rose that you are given upon pre-ordering your food, you then choose your own table and approx 10 mins later your food is delivered on a wheeled trolley). Both me and my wife went for the pulled pork, mash and vegetables which is in a large bowl, followed by one of the lightest chocolate cupcakes I have ever tasted. The food was excellent and certainly so much better than than the usual park food in MK. You are not rushed through any part of the service which gives you time to look around the decor which is stunning. We had not long come off the Disney Dream and must admit this was a similar experience to the restaurants on there which blew me away. Try it, you will not regret it.
Really? $10 for two powdered eggs, cold,gross, tough turkey bacon and dry toast! NEVER AGAIN = = = YUCK!
I must admit that I considered cancelling our reservations at Le Cellier after reading numerous disappointing reviews. However, I think that many of the detractors had unrealistic expectations of Le Cellier that could not be lived up to. Therefore, I went into my lunch there with rather low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. Now, I will preface this review by saying that I was on the DDP and did not pay out of pocket for my meal. Additionally, my visit was only 1 TS credit. I am not sure whether or not Le Cellier is worth 2 TS credits as I have not eaten at any WDW 2 TS credit restaurants. My party of 6 had lunch at Le Cellier in October 2012 during the F & W Festival. We waited only a short while for our seats and were taken to a booth/table. That is..a table that has booth seating on one side and chairs on the other. We were fairly close to the other diners, but I did not find this to be a problem. The restaurant is cozy, dark and intimate. The acoustics were MUCH better than many of the EPCOT restaurants. Our server was absolutely wonderful...the best server we had all week with the exception of Sanaa. He was informative, available but did not hover or talk too much. He helped us with the menu and made suggestions when asked. The pretzel bread was as good as the hype, although I wish someone had ordered the cheddar cheese soup in which to dip the pretzel bread! The bread basket also had a sourdough roll and some whole grain rolls. They needed to be eaten while still hot as they hardened pretty quickly. I had the filet with mushroom risotto and found it very good. My filet was a little overcooked, but the others at my table who ordered their filets medium rare (like mine) found theirs cooked perfectly. The meat was tender and flavorful and the risotto was my favorite dish all week. My son wanted the chicken caesar salad which did not appear on the normal lunch menu, but he saw on the prix fixe menu. My son asked if he could order this and the server said "of course!". I had the Niagara refresher to drink which was a mango smoothie...very refreshing after the heat at Epcot! For dessert, we sampled the Maple Creme Brulee (very yummy!), the cheesecake (which my husband LOVED) and the sorbet of the day (lychee, I think). I tried a taste of the lychee sorbet, which my dad loved, but did not like the taste. He loved it and pronounced it "very refreshing and light". Overall, we highly enjoyed our meal, our server and the atmosphere.
My party of four had lunch here twice during our recent trip in October 2012. The lunch options are limited to a turkey or ham focaccia sandwich, but they do NOT disappoint! The sandwiches are HUGE and must contain nearly a pound of good quality turkey and ham lunch meat. They also have sun dried tomatoes, lettuce, fresh mozzarella (NOT the sliced squares) and some type of herb dressing. It is nearly impossible to put the sandwich in your mouth, but with some maneuvering, it is doable! Not only are the sandwiches wonderful, but the cupcakes are to die for! I had the red velvet cheesecake cupcake on both my visits and my son had the peanut butter and chocolate cupcake. The cupcakes, like the sandwiches, are HUGE and enough for two to share for dessert after a meal....although who would want to share these cupcakes?? The only drawback is the limited seating...although we managed to find a table very easily on both trips. The only seating is outside, but the tables have umbrellas. The restaurant is a little hard to find, but make the effort to locate this gem!
My party of 6 had breakfast here in October 2012 and found it very tasty. I had the spinach and goat cheese frittata with salsa fresco and breakfast potatoes. It was a nice break from the ham, egg and cheese croissants and Bounty platters we had been having all week! The potatoes were a bit dry, but edible with the addition of ketchup. My husband had the breakfast pannini and while he enjoyed it, it did not come with any side items. However, my boys had the Bounty platters and we had lots of extras to share. My favorite part about Pizzafari is the building itself. The restaurant is enormous and has several different seating areas, some looking out on the landscaping. The restaurant never seems crowded (even during the lunch rush) and is a welcome escape from the ever-present heat and sun that seem to drain me at AK. I had lunch here in 2010 and really enjoyed the pizza, salad and dessert. The pizza is standard Disney frozen pizza, but in my opinion much better than some of the other pizza served elsewhere. The chocolate mousse was a stand-out...lots of chocolate flavor! I recommend Pizzafari for lunch or breakfast and although Flame Tree Barbeque gets much better reviews...I prefer to eat indoors here rather than battle the birds at Flame Tree!
Dead serious, it is the best pizza I've ever eaten!! The atmosphere is amazing, the service is great, and the pizza is even better! The best thing to get there is the truffle oil and artichoke pizza! It is a family tradition to go there every trip, and you should make it a tradition too!
I ate at Be Our Guest for Dinner on Nov. 3rd just before Wishes. From the starts we where directed to our table in the West Wing, this is such a special experience. It feels like a mixture of being in The Haunted Mansion and eating at the same time. The theming is just spectacular. I would suggest to ask from Michelle as your server, she is so much fun and just makes everything more perfect if that is possible. I ordered the Rotisserie Cornish Hen with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables, although I think the dish was really nice, I have to say that the chicken was to dry, they do provide a little container like a mini gravy bowl with the juices from the chicken but it's still dry. The vegetables were very good and it had wedge fries, well there were only five. The Chicken had a mini-slice of toasted bread that had garlic on it and it was really strong. But over all the prices are a little high, but the experience is priceless. We got to try "The Gray Stuff" and it was great but it's only for special occasions. The point is I suggest going to Be Our Guest just the experience alone is worth it. Bon Jour!
It has been a year or so since I have been to Sanaa, and happy to report that everything is still good at this hidden gem. I started with the bread service, which is always a great opener to the meal. Next up was the black grouper, served with a light curry broth and seasonal vegetables. It was nice and light, ideal for a lunch. Well seasoned, and nicely cooked. For dessert I went with the Carrot Cake, which was a perfect light sweet ending. The dining room was nice and quiet, a great place for some conversation. The views outside were great, with giraffe, cranes, zebras and more roaming around. Highly recommended!
The headline was a joke. The pizza was great. As a born and raised Southerner I do not feel equipped to properly judge this pizza. It was good. Better yet, it was damn good. So, I have established that I am no pizza expert (for what it is worth, I am fat), but as a Southerner, I am an expert at something that is in great supply at Via Napoli..... Manners. The staff at this place are the most polite people I have ever met. This was not your run of the mill "Let me be nice to this twerp so he will leave". These people were fantastic. In fact, I am thinking about a grassroot effort to officially adopt Italy into the South. Food: A- Service: A+ (best on property)
Until our September trip I had never tried CHH. That is a mistake I will never make again. This is one of the rare CS restaurants that has food comparable to many TS locations. And, breaking with traditions, my family and I ate hear twice during our trip. We try to hit a variety of locations during our trips. With how good the food was on our first visit, and with how crappy MK CS tend to be, we had to try it again. I had the lobster roll on the first visit and the fish basket on the second. Both were great, but I am considering the name Lobster Roll Harvey for my next kid. My only complaint is not really a complaint. It is busy. ALWAYS. But that is not a complaint. The food is so good it will draw the crowds. Heck, as Pecos Bill has proven, even the crappy CS restaurants can be busy. A side note, I have now mentioned Pecos, negatively I might add, in nearly all reviews. In fact, I may have mentioned it negatively in a review of a ride.
That was my best Bill Murray from Ghostbusters II impression. Since we ate there, in mid September, I have gone back and forth on this one. I think I am hard on this because it was one of the restaurants I looked forward to the most. The absolute best thing was the macadamia nut butter (hey, I am at a point in my life where I made the choice not to google the spelling of macadamia. YOLO). Saying this was the best part is not an insult. It was that good. The strip I had was pretty good too, but I ate at Le Cellier earlier and all other steaks are now dead to me. The creme brulee (refer to the earlier admission to spelling if that is wrong too) was very good too. Problem with that is I had the maple creme brulee at Le Cellier earlier and all other creme brulees are dead to me also. I do have only one true complaint. The service. I have had better service at a busy Waffle House. So, food A-, service D+. That said, we will be back. The best part of our vacation happened after dinner at Kona. We walked to the beach, and set up in some beach chairs. While the kids played in the sand (we are from the Mississippi Delta and have nothing approximating a beach) my wife and I just let it all soak in. After thirty minutes the show started. Watching wishes from that vantage point was one of the top, non-child birth / wedding, moments of my life. Add to that, who knew they had a water pageant during the firework show. If you knew, good for you, if you have read this whole thing, you will realize I may in fact be slow. Kona, go for the crappy service, stay for the fireworks. P.S.... An earlier review said this place was great, gave it a great review, but only gave it a 5?
This is a review of the Everything POP food court for a mid September 2012 visit.... First an observation on the service. Practically everywhere you go in WDW you will find exceptional customer service. The good people at POP Century were amongst the best on property. They were friendly and courteous. As someone who has worked in retail for half their life, this is not always easy. Service aside, the food is what any review of a dining establishment should center on. The options at POP exceed those at All-Star Resorts. The family and I ate breakfast here 4 of the 6 days of our stay. The food options and quality were top notch. And the dining areas were always well maintained. We ate dinner one night and, again, we were surprised at the quality and options provided. And lastly, I give you......... tie-dye cheesecake. Oh my! Let me tell you, this little devil plays havoc with your snack credits. Let me leave you with this. If you are staying at a moderate of deluxe resort, Everything POP will not even be on your radar. Heck, if you are staying at another value, I still doubt this will make any must do lists. But if you are staying at POP, don't just get your refillable mug and look down your nose at eating here. You can do a lot worse (I am looking at you Pecos Bill).
Got to eat at BoG during the AP preview on 11/10/2012. We have no complaints and had a wonderful experience and meal. The setting is wonderful, we were sat in the ballroom. We took the advice of our server and started with the French Onion Soup and it was as good as we were told it would be. We then had the Pork Chop and the Scallops and Shrimp. The port was rather tender and tasty. I really enjoyed the scallops and shrimp which comes in a pastry with a lobster sauce. We feel the Magic Kingdom has been in need of a good table service restaurant and BoG certainly fits the bill!
All three of the children love the toasted ham and cheese tartine (it reminds them of pizza) as well as the chocolate mousse. I love the Napoleon, my mother the eclairs and my husband the tarts. It is the best for a fast snack or sweet. Don't be daunted by the long lines that go out the door, service is fast.
My family and I had breakfast here in late September of 2012 and lunch in May of 2010. Both meals were spur of the moment reservations. In 2010, after using our last TS credit, we noticed we were still showing an available credit. We decided to give it a try. Going in with no expectations, we were impressed by the environment, service and food. This was the exact opposite reaction we had to Teppan Edo. Fast forward to this past September and we had a similar decision to make. After a looooong night at MNSSHP we decided a 7:30am reservation for Kona would not happen. We were going to be in AK so we went the familiar route and picked Tusker House for breakfast. While waiting for our reservation we were able to get in line to meet Donald. The 2010 trip did not have Character lunches so this was an instant upgrade. DD,DS loved it, and we got the only visual proof that I attended this vacation when we took a group pic with Donald. Once inside, all was right with the world. Same great food, a good bit of which i was not able to name, great setting and service as before. Add to that this was a rather good character meal. Interactions were top notch. I do not know why this restaurant suffers, at least in my mind, from low expectations. While I put other meals ahead of it on both trips, Marrakesh, LTT, Le Cellier, etc, it beat better thought of Teppan Edo, WCC, and Kona Cafe.
This used to be a must for the hubby and I. That atmosphere is nice and dark which for a moment makes you forget that outside thousands of people are walking about. The service is top notch and have even been given a recipe card for the cheddar soup which in my opinion is divine especially if you have a piece of pretzel bread to dip into it. That being said, while the food is good and has yet to really disappoint, we have yet been able to justify using 2 dining credits that they now require for dinner. We would much rather use the 2 on a dinner show or a more unique dining experience. So if you want to try this gem, I suggest going for lunch where they only make you to part with 1 table service credit.
My husband and I ate at the House of Blues for the first time. I have to say it was one of the best meals we had during our 10 day stay at Disney. We ordered the Basil Pesto and Tomato flatbread for an appetizer and it was very good. Husband had a half order of St. Louis Ribs for dinner with mashed potatoes and corn succotash. The ribs were tender and the sauce was sweet and delicious. The mashed potatoes came topped with cheese and bacon. I ordered the Buttermilk Fried Chicken. I was surprised to see that it came with four good size pieces of chicken. Luckily my husband helped me eat the chicken. I also got mashed potatoes, and corn succotash. The chicken was perfectly seasoned, juicy, and crispy. I loved the potatoes and the corn also. As a warning, the corn succotash is quite spicy but since I like spicy it was perfect for me. We did not have dessert as we were very full. Our service was also very good. Overall, I will definitely make plans to return to House of Blues on our next visit.
I visited the Turf Club for the first time a few days ago and came away impressed with the experience. Being set on the golf course at Saratoga Springs, the Turf Club was much quieter than many other Disney restaurants. Less people, and less kids. The restaurant itself is quite small, offering both indoor and outdoor covered seating in about equal proportions. The decor is fairly dark, with wood panelling aplenty. I had the Buffalo Chicken dip to start with, the prime rib as the entree, and a Peach Crisp for dessert. All were good, with the exception of the prime rib being excellent. You do not see prime rib on many many at Walt Disney World, so it was a welcome menu item. Cooked perfectly medium rare, and served with broccolini and garlic mashed potato. I thoroughly enjoyed the dish, Pricing was about in-line with what you would expect from a Disney table service restaurant. Costing less than a signature restaurant, I felt it offered better value than many of those. The good food and quieter ambiance means I would recommend this to anyone looking for something a bit of the beaten track.
Almost $100 after tip for 2 to eat chicken nuggets and mac and cheese, which are the same ones served in the quick services. Took almost an hour to get the bill after requesting it. the waiter never cleared our dinner plates from the table between servings and never refilled our drinks. We asked to talk to the manager to place a compliant and she told us she was not able to do anything for us to make up for it.... then to add insult to injury, there was an automatic/mandatory 18% gratuity added (which for a buffet is pretty ridiculous.) The characters only spent about 30 seconds each with the table. and were rushed along by the character handler.
Although we have been to Disney many times we had not tried Flame Tree BBQ until our last visit...I wish we had found it sooner! The food comes in larger portions than many other counter service restaurants and the service is quick. We ate there twice on our last trip trying out both hot and cold platters and everything was great. Personally I liked the chicken salad and cannot recommend the key lime mousse highly enough! Seating is very nice and you can find a table with no problem in their large seating areas on many terrace levels. I would recommend this restaurant for families with and without kids. Be careful though...those chairs are HEAVY!
We are on the DDP. As you know this is signature dining location...and sooo worth the two dining credits. This was the best meal of our entire trip edging out a delicious meal at California Grill to take the number one spot! Our server Barry was top notch, knowledgeable and welcoming. I had the Ceaser Salad - it was unique with fresh prosciutto and light ceaser dressing. outstanding! I'm a Rib Eye man any day of the week -- but I could not turn down the Yachtsman's world famous 28 ounce Porterhouse! Wow wow wow. Cooked to perfection and dressed with garlic butter it was everything I was told it would be. The dessert was a peanut butter chocolate pretzel cake with a side of caramel ice cream. I had this with a house blended cup of coffee. Let me tell you this was an experience on to itself. Again this was our best meal of the whole trip and possibly one of the best meals of my life!
Tutto Italia--- September 25th We loved the Original Alfredo’s Restaurant and worried that the next concept wouldn’t compare, but we have been very pleased by the change. Although Tutto was rumored to go under yet another renovation and name change back a few years ago, I think it is here to stay. With the addition of Tutto Gusto-its wine bar brother and Via Napoli, the Italian pavilion is booming. Tutto Italia kept most of the original interior that Alfredo’s had. It’s most recent renovation added booths to the center of the restaurant. It broke up the dining room a bit and added some serving stations for glassware and silverware. The maitre de has been the same for many years as well. This fellow has been here as long as I can remember. Plus you’ve gotta love hearing “buona sera” when you enter the restaurant. We were seated immediately and within a few moments Vincenzo greeted us. We were feeling pretty festive so we all ordered a cocktail: a bellini for me; a red passion for Ma and a Moretti for dad. I am normally careful with my carbs, but I am a sucker for champagne cocktails! In the meantime, Letizia was there filling up our water glasses and bringing bread for the table. We ordered a mozzarella appetizer to begin-warm, fresh mozzarella with lightly sautéed tomatoes and olive oil. This was not what I expected, but it was good-I liked the cheese warmed because it was flavorful and gooey. The entrees arrived in a perfect amount of time. Dad and I went with the gnocchetti and mother the fettuccini. The gnocchetti are cavatelli pasta, a more narrow-thinner gnocchi, with sausage ragu, tomoto and pecorino. They were perfectly cooked al dente and the portion is large. The dish is on the creamy and hearty side, so it is filling. The fettuccini Vecchia Roma is different from alfredo, which is butter and parmesan cheese, this version had pancetta and parmesan cream. Doesn’t sound like much of a difference, but it is a touch lighter than your average alfredo sauce. Both dishes freshly prepared and delicious. Vincenzo was an older gentleman, but no less enthusiastic or energetic than any of the young bucks. Excellent service and charming-he certainly had no trouble talking us into a round of cappuccinos and a couple of desserts to split. Letizia was at his side refilling my water glass many times and resetting forks. The prices are higher here, but you are also paying for exceptional service to go along with your food. We will be back next year for sure. Another fabulous experience!
Mama Melrose’s –lunch--- September 25th Being on the smaller side, DHS does seem to have a decent amount of table service restaurants, but finding an open one on a busy day can be tough to come by for guests who are not prepared. Hollywood Studios was jamming this Tuesday and people were walking up to see if they could wait standby, but there was nothing available. 50s Prime Time and Sci Fi Dine In have their fans and these places are normally booked solid, but Mama’s hangs in there-it has been full to the brim every time we have visited at lunch. This is a venue that gets its fair share of negative reviews, but we have always had great food and great service. This year was no exception! We waited about 10 minutes before we were seated, but Mama’s opens after 12:00 PM, so it takes a while to get parties seated at first. Like I said there were people in and out seeing if they could get a table, but they were booked solid all day and not taking any walk in parties. We were taken to our booth in the front room and right after we were seated Karen arrived and welcomed us. She was very friendly and took our drink order. By the time she came back we were ready to order our buffet of mixed salad, Caesar salad to start and a carne pizza and a margherita pizza to share. Gone is the house salad with walnuts, gorgonzola and cherries, but the new mixed salad has sopressata, marinated vegetables and house Italian dressing. It is a little more on the small size, but along with the larger Caesar salad was plenty for the three of us to split. The flatbreads are a really good size-about 12”. The carne D’Italia flatbread is topped with pepperoni, sausage, prosciutto and mozzarella. Sorry no picture on this one. The toppings are not loaded on, but there are a few pieces on meat on each slice. The margherita is topped with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil. Nice and simple for the non adventurers. There were only two slices left, but we were totally stuffed! The time frame between courses was good and Karen was at the table many times checking with us to refill drinks etc. Mama Melrose offers Italian food with a Californian twist, not your typical chain style Italian menu. Another solid lunch performance by Mama’s and we will definitely be back next year!
Narcoossee’s This choice was a last minute rush one to make up for the change in schedule. I did not plan on returning here because of the two prior mediocre experiences we had in the previous years, but just maybe this time it would be great. It started off well, we were seated early with a nice view of the water and Conch Key building. Our server Zahira came over to greet us after a few minutes. We placed our order and enjoyed the view of the small ferry boat and the monorail. It was relatively quiet, but it was early only about 60% full at the time. There was a table behind us that at least 3 parties declined to sit there. I started to wonder if people were afraid of us, it was kind of funny. The restaurant began to fill up with larger parties as the meal progressed. Zahira brought out our appetizers after a while. Mother had the apple salad loaded with Gouda, pomegranate seeds, pistachios and sunflower seeds, which was very good and appropriate for the fall season. My father and I both had the blue crab corn chowder. It was not overly thick, but had a lovely silky texture with a hint of sherry. The potatoes and corn were a perfect combination with the crab. The chowder also had a slow building spice, not overpowering and by the end of the bowl we broke a sweat. Our plates were cleared and we discussed the plans for that evening. Our entrees arrived in a reasonable amount of time-we didn’t wait too long and they weren’t rushed out of the kitchen either. Grandma Deb being the picky one opted for sweet potato ravioli with oyster mushrooms, figs in a light cream sauce with sautéed spinach. This dish was very good and thoughtful for a vegetarian dish. Pop and I both ordered the wild caught halibut. Off the menu was the crab crusted halibut, so I was rather disappointed because he has had it in the past and it was great. Unfortunately we were both disappointed with this dish overall. First of all, it wasn’t as hot as it could have been. The fish was probably not fresh because it was mush in the middle-like watery and mushy. Then it was served with pickled vegetables and a strong mustard sauce-it wasn’t really balanced. We should have sent the meals back, but by that time after the soup and bread I was on the full side anyway. No room for dessert. Saving room for treats at the Magic Kingdom! This was the best service we have had here, but this time the food was a let-down. I guess I expect a lot more for these prices, but hey that’s me. Many other people have great reviews, but that’s how it goes sometimes. I can go to a restaurant and have a great experience, while the table next to me has a lousy one. Unfortunately it happens. 3-Stars Average
Les Chefs De France-lunch Chef’s is definitely one of my favorites. I’m a classically trained chef I so I love indulging on the many delicacies that French cuisine brings to the table. The menu features nouvelle style cuisine, a concept that focuses more on the freshness of ingredients, more simplistic methods of cooking and more appealing presentations. Whereas specialties like cassoulet, casseroles, coq au vin and dishes with heavy sauces like Hollandaise or Bechamel tend to be more like home style and heartier. It is has been an upcoming trend for restaurants to offer lighter, fresher food as people’s tastes have been changing over the years. We arrived a few minutes early and were seated immediately. Our table was located in the front glass enclosed section. We have been seated in the side areas most often, but this was a new area for us. It offered a great view of Serveur Amusant for our dining entertainment as well. Emeric arrived almost immediately to welcome us and offer us a cocktail. I had to go with my favorite St. Germaine Cocktail and to my surprise my mother ordered one as well. She’s not a big champagne fan, but she nearly drank the whole glass-lucky me got to finish. A Kronenbourg 1664 for my father and a bottle of Evian for the table. He took our order and returned with the fresh baguette served in a white paper bag. They used to serve a crusty roll, which they loved, but I prefer the newer baguette. My parents both ordered the la flamme Alsacienne, a crispy flatbread with crème fraiche, bacon and caramelized onions. This I have made at home and it is luscious. Now my friends are always asking me to make this for parties! I had the Croque monsieur with mixed green salad and I really enjoyed it. The bread could have been a little less toasted throughout, but the cheese and tomato brings back those comforting grilled cheese and tomato soup memories. For starters, the warm goat cheese salad with grapes, walnuts and tomatoes; cheese plate for my dad; and onion soup as a part of the pre fixe menu for myself. I have had the salad and it is very good and there is plenty of cheese to share on the plate. I enjoyed the soup. I am a big fan of French onion, this one is flavorful, not too rich or salty. Often times restaurants will add a lot of Kitchen Bouquet or go heavy on beef base to enhance to the flavor, but the idea is to taste the caramelized onion not just beef. Emeric checked on us frequently and was very knowledgeable. We asked him about his home town of Lyon, which is also the home city of Paul Bocuse interestingly. He talked about the differences between there and Paris. He said he was enjoying his time here, but definitely different than what he is used to normally. In between courses, Armand and Remy made their way through the dining room. If you have been there for the experience you will know that Armand likes to poke fun at people and of course my mother was targeted. It was very funny and a really cut idea to try to bring in the lunch crowd, while promoting Remy as a kid friendly attraction. We ended the meal with my profiteroles and a round of cappuccinos! It was a great experience overall and we will certainly be retuning next year, possibly lunch and dinner!
Citricos My absolute favorite restaurant on property! We have only had one lackluster experience here with service a couple of years ago in over a dozen visits, so it is tough to beat. The Mediterranean inspired menu always offers signature items like sautéed shrimp, arancini, braised veal shank and oak grilled filet of beef, while other menu items tend to change with the seasons. They moved the check in booth to the outside of the hallway now. Presumably this makes it easier to find for guests and now they use the waiting area as a lounge. It makes them a few extra dollars serving cocktails and gives people something to do while waiting to be seated. We were given a beeper and were seated in about 15 minutes. The restaurant was busy, but it is one of the best so I understand why. Sara seated us near the open kitchen along the windows. Not much of a view this year due to all of the construction on the courtyard pool, but plenty at the bar and kitchen to watch. The Grand Floridian has major refurbishments all of property as a matter of fact. With the construction of the DVC wing and the pool as major projects, Gasparilla’s has been closed and Mizner’s opened for quick service. They seem to be rehabbing to prepare for the GF DVC, from what I have read Gaspie’s needed some serious tlc, so good news there. We didn’t explore much around the resort outside the main building, but the changes are very exciting. Shall we see sweeping changes at the Polynesian next? Looks like things are in the works for that property as well. I opted for bottled water while my parents ordered a glass of wine. Cliff took our order and brought over the house bread and butter afterwards. Our appetizers arrived: cheese plate-with fourme d’Ambert is one of the best blue cheeses not to mention the oldest French cheese, plus a Spanish cheese and another French style from the Basque region with all the accompaniments. Sorry I did not get a picture and the presentation was different this year, but it was nicely arranged. The macerated heirloom tomatoes was a large portion of halved red and yellow baby tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, micro basil and fresh mozzarella slices. I am a sucker for cured meats so the charcuterie plate was a great option. The plate offered a variety of cured meats including Prosciutto di Parma, beef bresaola, duck prosciutto, chorizo, Percorno Romano, medjool dates, pickled fennel, olives and Marcona almonds. A great antipasti platter for one although I probably could have shared with another person. The appetizers were all very good and well received. [IMG]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p265/erg48/WDW%20Food%20Pictures/IMG_7386.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p265/erg48/WDW%20Food%20Pictures/IMG_7388.jpg[/IMG] Cliff checked back frequently to fill our water glasses and see if we needed anything. He works at Victoria & Albert’s as well so he is used to checking in with guests as often as he can. He made small talk and was very friendly, but not overbearing or awkward. Overall this was probably the best service we had on the trip. Our appetites had hit their peak when the entrees arrived-it was perfect timing. I have tried a number of dishes, but one stood out this time for me the Berkshire pork 2 ways. Now I am not a huge pork fan with the exception of sausage and I must say the pork tenderloin dish at California Grill is lovely too. You cannot go wrong with rendered pork belly after all and alongside a huge piece of tenderloin with creamy cheesy polenta and corn, talk about heavenly! The cherry gastrique really rounds this dish out, a must try at Citricos. The salmon was mildly wonderful, we eat wild salmon weekly, but this was better than what we can get at the grocery store. My mother had the house oak grilled filet of beef with extra vegetables rather than the potato puree. She is not a big fan of mashed or gratin style potatoes, but most places are happy to substitute a reasonable side. Pork Duo [IMG]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p265/erg48/WDW%20Food%20Pictures/IMG_7389.jpg[/IMG] Dinner was wonderful, the service was excellent. After the warm chocolate banana tart for desert-the evening was nearly perfect!
We have always been extremely happy at Crystal Palace for breakfast and it is a must-do for each and every trip to the World.. The atmosphere is so bright and open it just seems to exude "wake up!". The breakfast is an excellent buffet offering with a good selection from scrambled eggs and waffles to puffed french toast (my personal favorite) and omelets made to order. They have cereals and bagels as well as smoked salmon and fruit and pastries that are always fresh. Service is very good and on the occasion that we have not had an advance dining reservation they have been accommodating and we have been seated in a very reasonable amount of time. The characters come around one at a time and are more than happy to take an extra bit of time for pictures and autographs. One of the best things is leaving your breakfast and already being in the Magic Kingdom emerging into the main hub with the whole World of possibilities laid forth before you!
Kona Cafe has always been my favorite restaurant in WDW. I absolutely love the atmosphere of the Poly, and this laid back restaurant in the upper level of the lobby, never disappoints! I mainly dine here for breakfast. I made an ADR for just myself to have an early breakfast on 9/25... I could not wait to finally try the pineapple macadamia nut pancakes after hearing such rave reviews! They were seriously as good as everyone says they are! The portion was huge, I actually wished someone else in my party was with me to help me finish them since I couldn't! Kona Cafe is always a must do for a great start to the day in WDW!
I stayed at POFQ September 23-28 solo. My trip wasn't solo, the rest of my party was staying at BLT, but I decided to stay at my favorite resort alone! I love the food court at POFQ.. it isn't too big and it was never crowded in the early morning and late evenings. Every morning, I was up very early and had my Mickey Waffle with strawberries on the side and that made for a wonderful start of each day! The choices here are great! I really like the Jambalaya, but I spent most of my time at the food court early in the morning before heading out for the day. I was really happy when I found out that they had a Gold Peak iced tea machine! I was able to fill my mug with my favorite sweet tea all week.. it was great!!!
We made a last minute ADR on our trip in September, on our last day since we had an extra table service credit to use before leaving. We all have never been to the Plaza Restaurant before, but I think it is safe to say that we will be returning in the future! It is a little small inside, but it didn't bother us. I ordered the Plaza Club with french fries... it was delicious!! The fries were the best I have ever had in my life!!! The rest of our party had the Philly Cheese steaks and the Reuben Sandwich.. they all enjoyed their meals and thought the food was great! Service was good. Menu prices are more moderately priced which is great when paying out of pocket! Can't wait to go back!
I dined at Teppan Edo for the 1st time on September 26th, and boy am I glad we chose to dine here! It was the best meal I have had on property to date! The service was great and the chef was really great and funny! The food was absolutely amazing! I ordered the Asakusa, which was the Shrimp and Steak... YUMMY!!!! This was the only meal all week where I cleared my entire plate! The noodles and veggies were cooked perfect and tasted so good! We all ordered the soft serve ice cream for dessert and even that wasn't your typical ice cream.. it was so good!!! We will definitely be returning to Teppan Edo in the future.. it has become a must do each trip from here on out!
The theming in the tavern is awesome. It is nice and darkish, even on a sunny day, as a tavern should be. Antlers are used in all of the decorating (my, what a guy, that Gaston.) Off of the main seating area (which includes a faux fireplace), is a little alcove with an impressively large antler chandelier. It's a weird mix of stuff available to eat. My choices were quickly narrowed down to chocolate thing, cinnamon roll or pork shank. I can get a bun on Main St. and a chocolate treat any old place. I chose the pork shank because it seemed apropos to do so...and I wanted to know how it tasted. The pork shank was really good. I worried that it would be too dry and tasteless, but it wasn't. I've had better pork, but it had a good flavor. We had to wait forever for a table. There is so little room to eat in there! Maybe once the thrill of newness wears off, it will be better...but we had to stand there with our pork shanks, brew and water and wait. Finally, we grabbed a seat and ate our pretty yummy pork shanks. I felt a bit like I'd entered the movie, which made me happy. If it hadn't been so crowded, it would have been an ideal, relaxing place to take a load off. But it was still pleasant, even after the waiting and jockeying for a table. This was my second attempt to like LeFou's Brew, but I did not. Interestingly enough, it smelled like alcohol when i brought it to my lips. Sis agreed, but only after I mentioned it and she re-smelled. "You're right! It does! What did they use?" The staff said many people have said there is an alcohol smell to it, but confirmed that it is a non-alcoholic drink. I don't like citrus, so maybe that was my problem with the foam...but it had a tangy kick to it that I kind of liked. My sis did like the foam a lot. Neither of us liked the frozen apple stuff. We both pitched it before finishing, so I don't know how the dark stuff on the bottom tastes...and I never will. Twice was enough for me. I'm not paying $5 for a treat I don't like again. I actually like Gaston's Tavern quite a bit and wish they'd made it larger, with more seating and more menu selections. Sis agreed. She liked the place even more than BOG (just going on atmosphere.) Two thumbs up! :)
Every time I visit WDW (which is a lot) I go here at least once, usually twice. Why? Because it is the best. The service is great. If your glass is half empty, you get a refill (soft drinks of course). The servers are great, forever thanking you for your patience. They cook in front of you, and the cooking is always a great show. I went to a Benny Hanna's recently and it was not nearly as good with the show as here. Watch out for the volcano! The food is always good. If you're a vegetarian, this is the perfect place for you, as all of the vegetarian items are fantastic. That's coming from a non-vegetarian, too. If you go here, I recommend the Steak and Shrimp. It is always fantastic. One thing I will say: The tables all seat 8 people. If you have 6 or less people in your group, you will be put with another party. If this doesn't appeal to you, the don't go here.
Somewhere in time, Pecos Bill's changed and not for the better. After my last review in 2009, I returned there in 2011 and was so disappointed, the burgers did not taste like I remembered, the buns were stale and you couldn't get a double with bacon anymore. The Fixins bar is still great, but not enough to save what was once my favorite place in WDW to grab a burger. I have since switched to Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe in Tomorrowland.
Let me preface this review by saying, My wife, son (1 1/2) and I go to WDW once a month for the weekend. We always hit up Epcot for one of the evenings. Whenever we do, we make reservations at Garden Grill. My wife really enjoys the Mahi and Turkey Picatta. I go for the Filet. The last time we went they had a new head chef who was testing a new sauce to replace the red wine butter that accompanies the steak. It was not as good as the butter. That being said, it was still delicious. They also make a plate for our son of chicken, and mac & cheese with goldfish in it. We continue to go for the food, the fact that Mickey, Pluto, Chip and Dale are there is an added bonus. The best thing that I can say about Garden Grill is that we were just there in September and will be returning in October!
We booked here mainly because I had seen a tv program that featured the Chocolate Cannoli Cake. Turns out that the cake is the one thing that tipped the rating over to the mid mark for me. The atmosphere is relaxed and rustic with dimmed lighting. We were surprised to receive rolls before dinner and they were very good. Crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside. We also received some oil and italian seasoning to dip the bread in. I ordered the 4 cheese flatbread. It arrived after a 15 minute wait or so and looked like a plain ol' cheese pizza to me. So how did it taste? Like a plain ol' cheese pizza. Only the tomato sauce was on the sweet side. DH ordered the Parmesan chicken and it was just your average baked chicken breast and noodles smothered in the same sweet tomato sauce as the flatbread. The chicken had a pink tint to it that I was skeptical about at first but DH chalked it up to the sauce. Dessert was the Chocolate Cannoli Cake topped with Nutella Ganache, drizzled with a chianti sauce. It was very good! My only complaint was that the cake itself was a little on the dry side but the chianti sauce was a great remedy to that. Service here was a little on the lax side and it was very slow. We waited about 10 minutes for a refill and another server noticed and refilled ours because our server went MIA for quite a while. All in all I would not return to Mama Melrose because there are far better places to eat at in Disney World.
Best pizza in WDW. Love the margherita pizza. Great atmosphere and service. Highly recommended.
Background: We've been to the plaza probably 10 times over the years with our most recent trip July 2012. Experience: The setting is classic disney Main St. USA, very charming with a turn of the last century feel to it. My only negatives are that for the closest restrooms you have to leave the venue and go next door...mainly a problem with small children (I often travel alone with my granddaughter and it's weird to leave the table empty mid meal for a bathroom run). My second negative is that service always seems as laid back as the atmosphere...not bad service but for the type of menu the meal should be at about the pace of say an applebees not california grill. It doesn't seem to matter if the restaurant is full or not...the servers (and I guess the kitchen) move at the same pace no matter what. Positives are the atmosphere, the view, and the menu is great especially when you travel with picky eaters. A fun plus to this venue is the Mayor of Main St. often stops in engaging the diners in a bit of disney fun. The food: The menu is classic American and is varied enough to find something for everyone and is how we decided to go their in the first place many years ago... we have two picky eaters in the family. One of the best parts about their menu is their ice cream and shakes....super yummy! What's more classic than a burger and a great milkshake. Our food has always come out hot and cooked well. The fries are especially good as well. Our last trip I had the tuna salad croissant sandwich with fries and a chocolate milkshake (ok blew the diet there), my granddaughter had the grilled chicken strips. Both of us very much enjoyed our meal.
Background: We've been to Ohana's twice for dinner, once about a year ago and the second time in July 2012. On our first trip our adr was for 530, on the second trip it was at 9pm. Experience: The entertainment during dinner both times was the same and is fun. The first trip service was great, second time just ok. The second trip had the added bonus of watching wishes at the end of our meal. The food: The menu was unchanged between our visits. The first trip I thought the food was really good (I love grilling so this was right up my alley). The meats were moist, hot, and served quickly. The second trip was awful. The service was slow, she'd disappear for long periods of time and never cleared empty plates. This trip we also had the problem that the meats were sooooo dry that all the water in Bay Lake wouldn't have helped get it down any easier...just awful thus the 5 star rating is my overall average of our two experiences.
I have been to WDW over 100 times since I was a child. Most nights were spent fighting the crowds on main street. While magical, it is tough. I didn't want to carry my kids on my shoulders to see or to line up an hour before the parade. The Wishes Dessert Party is the answer, we have done it the last 2 years and now my kids beg for it. Just check in, get some yummy desserts and coffee, and relax and enjoy the show. They even have Photo Pass photographers there. The price is not cheap, but not expensive. It is definately reasonable for what you get. The desserts are very good, not amazing, but good. What you are really paying for is to relax, eat snacks, and not fight the crowds. It was worth every penny. Plus you can exit into tomorrow land after the show.
The food was very good, not fine dining but very good. The service was spot on and we never had to wait long for anything we needed. Plenty of choices for our picky family. As for the princesses, we prefer Akershus to Cinderella's Royal Table. At Akershus, the Princesses do not seem rushed at all. They took plenty of time to talk to our kids, give hugs, sign autographs, and take pictures. They went above and beyond. We had been to Cinderella's Royal Table the day before. As we enter Akershus and are taken to have our picture with Belle, she greets both of my girls (twins) by name, tells them Happy Birthday and that she enjoyed meeting them and Cinderella's the day before. Holy Cow, they must have looked up our previous reservations. My Girls felt so special that Belle remembered meeting them.
We loved the the experience of dining at the Sci-Fi Dine-In. As far as the experience went, it was a lot of fun and it gives you a nice break from the park. However, the food was not very good at all. Only because of the poor food quality would I not return.
Our kids were thrilled to see their favorite Playhouse Disney/Disney Junior characters. It was a great experience for them. However, the food and service left a lot to be desired. I would still consider it a must do for any parent with Pre-School to Kindergarteners.
I used to love Wolfgang Puck Express but a few years ago had some not so great meals. It's probably been nearly two years since the last time we dined there. On our last trip we decided to go back and give it a try again. It was really good. We had our old favorite- meatball pizza and it was once again the prefect pizza that we used to know. I love the fact that the ingredients are organic and locally sourced where ever possible. The food tasted fresh and was made to order. It was so good we decided to go back again another night. We split the meatloaf sandwich. It was maybe a bit greasy but still very good, not a light or healthy option at all though. Wolfgang Puck Express in the marketplace has been returned to our must do's on our trips.
The Hoop Dee Doo Revue is a fun show. I had been hearing about it for years and thought it was about time to give it a try. I'm not really into hokey shows that rely on audience participation so I was a bit wary. I was pleasantly surprised, it was a very cute and entertaining show. I had never been to any kind of dinner show so I wasn't sure how it was going to work. When you're seated the table is already set and there is corn bread and salad waiting for you. I'm very much a food person and love home baked breads and desserts. I try to avoid processed and packaged foods, so I'm pretty embarrassed to admit this but the corn bread was really good and completely addicting! I think I may have eaten a whole loaf! Its also served with a maple butter- yum! They begin the show while the audience is finishing up their salads and then take a break while the main course is served. The main course consists of fried chicken, ribs, bbq beans, corn (frozen), and mashed potatoes. The food was ok. It was decently prepared and flavorful but the chicken and ribs were not at all meaty. The ribs in particular were much more bone than meat. The show resumes as you're finishing up the main course and pauses again for dessert after a cute musical number about the dessert. Dessert was strawberry shortcake, which again I'm embarrassed to admit, I really enjoyed. It certainly wasn't homemade. It was a golden sponge cake with strawberries similar to a jarred ice cream topping and tons of canned whipped cream. I would have liked to have seen more strawberries but it was very good despite being full of chemicals lol. I'm very glad I had the opportunity to see the Hoop Dee Doo Revue once but for me its a once and done kind of experience. Even thought I enjoyed it I feel for what you get its very pricey to do more than once.
We had lunch at Portobello and for our party it was hit and miss. We started by sharing the meatball sliders. I had the spicy pork meatball slider and enjoyed it. The others in my group enjoyed their sliders (veal and chicken) as well. They were flavorful, the bread was nice and soft and buttery tasting and the temperature was perfect. We also split the misti which ended up being my favorite part of the meal by far. I could have eaten the whole platter on my own as a meal and been very happy! I had the Italian beef sandwich for my lunch and enjoyed it. I haven't had Italian beef before so I can't compare it but the giarinierra was just perfect with the tender brisket. The biggest let down with the dish was that it was served with just plain old frozen french fries, not much better than MCDonald's. I would have much rather have had a nice herbed roast potato wedge or spring green side salad or maybe even just a little big of parmesan, garlic and oregano on the boring fries. Just something to elevate them above what you'd get in a fast food restaurant. Our friend had a pasta dish and wasn't at all happy with it. The sauce was watery and the pasta was overcooked. We didn't order dessert because we found the menu to be unispiring. Overall, I enjoyed my meal at Portobello but wasn't blow away by it. If we do return I think we'll stick to ordering multiple appetizers and splitting them with the table.
Take this with a grain of salt, but calling New England (specifically Boston) home has some amazing advantages; specifically when it comes to food. We have it all here, you name the chef and he/she has likely worked here at some time in their life or owns a restaurant in my fine city. With that, I've had some outstanding meals in my short life. How this relates to Disney and specifically to Le Cellier is how you view food, but more importantly where your standard level is. A vast majority of this country's perception of steak is Longhorn Steakhouse, now that's not their fault... it's simply what is made available to them in their area. If you've experienced real steakhouses ... Morton's, Smith and Wollensky's, Capital Grill, Del Frisco's etc etc etc don't get your hopes us. It's an adequate cut of meat at Le Cellier but for the price tag, it's tough to swallow. Nice theming and a great staff, but doesn't make up for the food. Avoid: poutine; unsure where they got the idea that this is poutine... but no montreal establishment would serve fries with a red wine reduction AND truffle! It's curds and gravy baby!
Last week we spent our vacation in WDW. Prior to going, I made a list of our eating places (for table service, according to our Disney Dining Plan), and included several of which we had never tried before. Nine Dragons made it onto that list and I'm surprised to say (based on how varied the reviews have been for it) that it has made its way onto our list of regular places we will be dining at in the future. I had the Kung Pao Chicken, my wife had a vegetarian offering, and our other two party members had something similar. Not only was our waiter pleasant and helpful, but everything was so fast. From the time we submitted our dinner order until we received it, it must have been barely 10 minutes....and the food was delicious. I swear we (a party of 4) must have made it through everything and paid our check and were back out the door in barely over an hour, if that. I don't know how much more I can rave about the place. Be sure and the caramel-ginger ice cream....very, very good.
The Sci-Fi Diner was on my short list of places that I'd never eaten at before in WDW, and had always wanted to try. So that time came the week September 24, 2012, during my most recent WDW vacation. Suffice it to say, I like the idea of the place and the decor....it is a cool looking restaurant. However, after having eaten there once, we were all pretty unanimous in agreement that we wouldn't have to go back again. Why? The food, with the lone exception of the delicious milkshakes, was merely tolerable....nothing to write home about, and in some cases, like with my wife (who got some kind of vegetarian burger), it was just "nasty". I got a burger too and it simply wasn't very good. I could have gone back to Cosmic Ray's at the Magic Kingdom and gotten a better burger. For the milkshake, I had gotten a "cosmic splash", which was basically an orange and cream (creamsicle-like) shake....and I loved it. But I wouldn't recommend going there unless I could advise that the food is good too, and it just wasn't up to par. Also, while the novelty of them showcasing bad, old sci-fi films is good, eventually it just loops back to the very beginning so even while you eat, you start seeing the same stuff over and over again. BORING. While our waitress was pleasant enough, we really never saw her unless she was bringing our food or check. No checks to see if we were ok or were enjoying our meal.
Let me start with something nice. The service was great. For better, or worse, you come to expect a drop off in service at CS restaurants (see Pecos Bill). The CMs for here were outstanding. A manager was training a new cashier and they were both great. The people preparing our order were friendly and engaged our kids. Ok....... I had a salad, which was good. I also took a daddy tax from DS & DD trays. Guys, this place is a Little Caesars with better theming. That said, my kids LOVED this place. My only hope is that, on our next trip, this is either going thru a refurb or the kids buy that it is if I have to lie.
We have never had the opportunity to eat at Le Cellier on previous visits. With it going to 2 TS credits for lunch, this was our last chance. I booked this exactly 180 days out. From that day forward I obsessed about whether or not the build up would set us up for a disappointment. Fast forward to 9/15/12 and..... We arrived at 11:15am for our 11:35am reservation. We waited inn the lobby with what must have been the entire guest roster from POP Century (hurray free dining). Prior to seating, the CM assembled and sang the Canadian National Anthem (I am shocked by how much I knew). At the end of the song, a CM yelled, "Let's play hockey". We were seated and our server was wonderful. Upon receipt of our bread basket we had our very first experience with pretzel bread and loved it. I ordered the filet with risotto and cannot say enough about it. It was a perfect medium rare that was fork tender, melt in your mouth, goodness. DW had the sirloin with the mash and raved about it. I am skeptical of this because she always orders it well-done, aka old shoe leather. That said, she was a fan. For desert I had the maple creme brulee. I will admit that I am a newly arrived foodie who is just now being exposed to certain foods. This was my first creme brulee and it was fabulous. The flavor and textures were unbelievable. Two credits, or not, Le Cellier will definitely be on our list for future trips.
Good theming, decent quick service food. If this were outside WDW, you would demand your money back. But since it is inside WDW you tolerate it and think it is ok.
Best meal we ate at WDW this year. Price was right, too.
This makes my second visit to the Rose and Crown in a two year span. Both visits I have been so impressed. The meals, atmosphere, and staff keep me coming back. Not only me but my entire family from age 40 to 10 years old loves the Rose and Crown. Although you cannot be guaranteed a seat on the veranda for Illuminations you are still able to go out to a viewing area when the show starts although the staff makes every attempt to seat you outside if you desire. I have had the fish and steak from here and both are very good. Well seasoned and cooked properly. The beer selection is very good and the pub atmosphere is the best! Dont forget to try a Pub blend the next time you are there if your into beers. If you want a taste of several beers ask for the Imperial Sampler. You wont be disappointed. During your visit dont miss The Hat Lady in the back of the Pub playing the piano. Always a good time!
We arrived at 5 pm- just in time for most of the children nearby to line up & bang tambourines & scream while joining cast members to a dance (if you dig hideously loud "the chicken dance" & "the hokey pokey", you are in luck). I was willing to ignore that & just carry on with ordering, since I had good experiences here this year. Bad experience after bad experience here: 1) The Mongolian beef looked & tasted like it had been sitting out for quite some time. & the accompanying jasmine rice was lukewarm. 2) Husband asked the woman behind the station with baked chicken a few basic questions (i.e. what does this come with?) and she would only point to items. When he asked if he could sub mashed potatoes as a side, he was met with a blank stare. He opted for the tomato/veggie soup- it was greasy & "nasty" according to DH. 3) Out of the 3 cold drink/soda stations, only one had a working ice dispenser and two had no coke or diet coke. I went back for a refill & the manager acted like I had told her that the sky was blue when I told her about the drink machines. Sad, sad, sad.
We booked at the 180 day mark. Reviews on this restaurant, aside from the random trolls ( not just on this site), have been so good that this was the restaurant we looked forward to the most. We arrived at 11:15am on 9/15/2012 for a 11:35am reservation. We waited with 10-15 other patrons (all of whom were also staying in POP, hurrah free dining) for 15 minutes. Prior to beginning the seating process for everyone, the staff assembled and began singing the Canadian National Anthem. This was alot cooler than it sounds. At the end of the anthem, a CM yelled out, "Let's play hockey". Once seated, we were treated to our bread service. This bread basket included my first experience with pretzel bread. This, by itself, was nearly worth the price of admission. I had the filet and risotto. DW had the NY strip. I was offered a piece of the strip and must say, it was good. But the filet was star of the show. You could cut it with a fork and it melts in your mouth. I finished the meal with the creme brulee, which was a first for me. Not having anything to compare it against, I must say it was fabulous. I went on a personal journey to discover the awesomeness that is brulee during this vacation. And Le Cellier's Creme Brulee had only one real competitor and that is found at Kona's Cafe. I was very happy to have experienced Le Cellier before it goes to signature for lunch. I do not see myself using two TS credits for any restaurant, but Le Cellier would tempt me. FYI, for those thinking about going here and paying OOP, our bill was $120+. This covered entree and dessert for two adults as well as meals for two kids.
We ate at Pizza Planet on 9/16/2012 for lunch. The food here is passable ( no worse than Little Caesars and probably will not kill your stomach). I had a salad while my DW, DS, DD had the pizzas. The kids loved their pizza, but I have seen what these kids enjoy eating and that is not exactly a ringing endorsement. I took my pizza tax from them and can say the pizza is marginally better than what you can make at home buying Red Baron pizza at your local Kroger. That said, the service was top notch. Most people expect that service at Disney but, traditionally, service at QS restaurants vary. Everyone was engaging, from the manager training a new cashier, to the back end people that made a point to inquire about our day and help us the best they could.
We enjoyed Flame Tree Barbecue, but I really thought the menu was limited. It has potential; expand the barbecue menu!
I think Tony's Town Square can be described as "understated adorable". The theme is so cute, especially for Lady and the Tramp fans - which my daughter is a HUGE fan. The food was good and the pistachio creme brulee for dessert was yummy!
Kona Cafe is one of the best restaurants in WDW! When we go there we start with an order of some sort of sushi and end with dessert and its all good! One year my DS took his very picky eater girlfriend and she said the almond crusted chicken was the best chicken she had ever eaten- quite a compliment considering the source! The bread/butter is heaven - but don't get too full - you will want to save room for your main entree and be sure to leave room for dessert! I highly recommend Kona Cafe!
I read all the time about the food at SciFi and I have to disagree. Although it might not be a 'gourmet' meal - its is hardly as bad as some make it out to be. We have reservations here every trip - and yes mostly for the atmosphere but nobody in our party -(which sometimes is large and big age range) ever complains about the food. A couple of us usually have an 'adult beverage' which is always enjoyable and the others have milkshakes - YUM. But the bottom line is if you want to go somewhere that is FUN and nothing like any other restaurant - take a chance!
We make sure we eat here on almost every Disney trip. We love the family style meal. The food is great as is the service. A great eatery.
I ate here in September of 2012. I had the sweet and spicy chicken waffle sandwich. It was a large portion and it was very tasty. The breaded chicken breast was spiced with black pepper, the slaw and arugula on top were wonderful. It was a bit messy to eat, but I would definitely order it again.
This is probably one of the best quick service locations at WDW! The rotisserie chicken & mashed potatoes were excellent. The workers must have asked us a dozen times if we needed anything...and this is not even a table service restaurant! We ate there for dinner & the atmosphere was very nice...we sat in the expanded seating area. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!
We ate here for dinner for the first time on our most recent trip. The steak & mashed potatoes were very good, but the service left something to be desired. Although our waitress was nice, she was extremely slow & didn't check in with us very often to see if we needed anything. I would recommend this restaurant for the food.
As a huge Disney junkie, I was more than excited to finally pay a visit to Disney's new Art of Animation Resort for the first time on my last trip in August. I was overwhelmed! All of the friendly Cast Members were on their best game! The entire resort is gorgeous; we found ourselves standing in the middle of the spacious Landscape of Flavors Food Court, the walls flanked by murals, the ceiling by lights colored with trees and blue skies, and the floors with pixellated splotches of color. It really was like stepping into an animated film. The drink stations are sleek and bright. There is plenty of room. I was also heartened to see recycling bins, dish bins, and garbage bins connected in one setup--it's clean, green, and efficient! The dining setup is similar to Seasons food court at The Land pavilion at Epcot and the Port Orleans Resort food courts--a variety of food stations at which to order different options. The menus rotate on the screens above the stations and display photos of the various dishes. While we were staring at the various tasty and HEALTHY food options (many which seemed to be Indian-inspired) unable to make up our minds, the chef came out and walked up to us to give us more information about the menu. He even brought us extra samples from the kitchen to help us reach a decision! (The chef was very open, personable, interesting, and talkative. He's actually a Vietnam veteran who went to culinary school on the GI Bill.) We wound up with the turkey burger, Portuguese sausage, which came with Roti, rice, and chickpeas. The portion sizes were not bad, and neither were the prices! After a tasty, satisfying, wonderful dinner, we stepped just outside the restaurant to take a stroll by the beautiful pool and around the incredibly heavily-themed resort. I hope to return someday to eat AND to stay!
I visitied here twice during a recent trip and both times had a very good experience. The pizza we ordered was very good and came quickly. The second time I ordered the chicken pesto sandwich which was excellent. They also have excellent fries. Overall this is a good place to grab a quick meal.
Its been years since we ate at this establishment and this year Dad asked that we eat here. Yes, this is your typical habachi house but the service is excellent and the food is overall very good. They had a vegetarian/vegan option and cooked my food first so it would not touch the meat. The table winners were the scallops and the swordfish... The show is fun and watching the kids expressions while the chef presents is priceless. The drinks were very good here. I recommend the Apple Martini and the Plum Wine. The desserts here are a bit funky. Even the ice-cream was odd. Overall, we would return!
This is by far our favorite restaurant not only in the Disney resort area but, in the Orlando area! For the vegetarian/vegan this restaurant will make your belly sing. The dishes change seasonally here. Our last visit I was spoiled with a veggie filled Falafel served with a Lentil cake with cilantro yogurt and olive tepenade. I can sum my thoughts up on this dinner in one word "Amazing". My husband chose a dish no longer on menu but, they were happy to accommodate him. They served him a beautiful Fillet over a bed of mac and cheese Jiko Style. This and the short ribs are his 2 favorite dishes. Wine pairing and private dining are available here. The waitress was kind enough to suggest a sweet red with my dinner, Jar Jam. This beautiful South Africian wine went well with my meal.
When we walked in a saw this massive dining hall our expectations began to dwindle. But, to our surpise this restaurant satisfied Carnivores and Vegetarians alike. Just a few of the many delish samplings from the salad bar fit for a queen... Couscous Couscous Salad Meditation Quinoa Salad Fresh Vegetables and Fruits Fresh crisp lettuce and all the fixings for a wonderful salad For those of you who indulge in an egg every now and again, the Corn bread was devine! For the Carnivore the options were endless... 4 Carving Stations Roast Beef, Turkey, Ham and Fillet Mignon, the beef being very tender... The Chicken tenders set out for the kids seems to be a huge hit with the adults in our party. The mash potato were wonderful along with the piping hot veggies being served. For your after dinner sweet that was an array of choices but, the stand out preformer here was the soft-serve icecream and the bread pudding. Characters in attendance: Eyore Piglet Pooh and Tigger to..
I'm not a huge steak person, but my husband is so I made ADR's for us for our honeymoon. I had the filet, which was amazing, and he had the NY strip that was really good too. The mac & cheese was the best I've ever had and the dessert was really good too. They brought us a plate of caramels to go with our dessert since we were on our honeymoon and they were absolutely delicious.
This was our second favorite signature restaurant on our last trip in March. I had the salmon, which was cooked perfectly, and my husband had the buffalo which was so tender he didn't even need to use a knife to cut it. For dessert I had the cobbler that was to die for, and he had chocolate molten cake that was amazing. Because we were celebrating my birthday and also we were on our honeymoon, our waiter brought us an extra dessert with a candle and also two glasses of champagne to celebrate. Can't wait to go back in October.
We love both breakfast and dinner at 'Ohana. Even though its served family style, everything is always cooked to perfection, and I love being able to get more of our favorites. The dipping sauces are delicious and go great with the three selections of meats. The juice they give you with breakfast is also really tasty. The characters are great, love seeing Mickey dressed in a tropical shirt.
After years of hearing about the Tonga Toast, we finally made ADR's for Kona on our last trip and boy am I glad we did. This was the best breakfast we had on the entire trip and I can't wait to go back in October. I had the Tonga Toast, which is even more delicious than I thought it would be with the strawberry syrup. My husband had the Samoan which looked good. Can't wait, 47 more days till Tonga Toast!!
We LOVE having breakfast at 1900 Park Fare. The food selection is better than most of the breakfast buffets, the strawberry soup is great!! I love the characters, its nice to see Alice, Mary Poppins, Mad Hatter along with Pooh and Tigger, and they spend a decent amount of time with each table.
Went here in March for dinner and it was great. We had a table right by the window so we could look out onto the lagoon and we could see the castle over in Magic Kingdom. It was pretty quite, not a lot of screaming kids which was a nice break, and the food was absolutely delicious. I had the lobster which was HUGE and the fried calamari that was amazing. Can not wait to go back in October!!
I was surprised at the service we had. For a signature restaurant our waiter was absolutely horrible. My husband and I waited for almost 20 minutes for our first course, I had the cheese plate and he had a salad. We never got a refill on our water so by the time our entrees came out we were parched, we asked our waiter 3 times for more water and never got it. By dessert I was annoyed and just wanted to get out of there. It took our waiter 10 minutes to bring the check, and then it took him another 15 minutes before he came back to get the check. There was a table of 10 sitting near us and it seemed like our waiter was spending all of his time with them because he knew he'd be getting a larger tip from them. Sadly I will not be going back here again, for the price of our meal it wasn't worth it.
Ate here for the first time in March, and its on my list to do again in October. The sushi was great, much better than anything I've eaten at home. I planned our dinner so we would be eating during the fireworks, and it was wonderful to go out on the observation deck for a unique view of Wishes.
Went here for the first time in March and I can't wait to go back in October, this will be a must do for me on every trip from now on. I can't even put into words how wonderful Jiko is. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and we didn't have to wait for refills once. The ambiance is wonderful, we especially loved the lighting effects they used on the walls and how it was made to resemble a sunset in Africa. The food was the best we had on any of our Disney trips. My husband had one of the flatbreads that was delicious, and I had the Ahi Tuna which was perfect. The filet melted in my mouth and the "one last cup" for dessert was amazing.
We LOVED Boma in March, can't wait to go again in October!!! We went for breakfast and the range of food they had was amazing. I enjoyed trying the different African dishes, it was a nice change of pace after eating Mickey Mouse shaped waffles and scrambled eggs all week. The jungle juice they have is delicious, you must try it, its actually better than the juice they serve at 'Ohana, and I didn't think that was possible. We had a great table near the windows and I was surprised that it wasn't more noisy. This is a must do if you are not a fussy eater, however they still offer American dishes for those who prefer sticking to what they know.
We have had breakfast, lunch and dinner at Crystal Palace and all three of them were great. The offerings they have surpass most of the other buffets on property. The characters are great and we are always able to meet all 4 of them before we are done our meal. There are some tables off to the left side that have wonderful views of the castle.
We LOVE having breakfast at the castle and I make it a point to do it once every trip. You get to meet Cinderella in the lobby of the castle to get a picture with her (which is included in the price of the meal) and then you are taken upstairs to the dining area. There are beautiful details in the lobby, look for Jaq and Gus in the ceiling, and the stained glass window you pass when you are going up to the dining room is stunning. Once you enter the dining room, it is breathtaking. There are flags hanging from the ceiling, and the windows overlooking the park are amazing. We were lucky enough to be seated next to a window and we had a great view of fantasyland while we were eating. The Princesses spend plenty of time at each table and even though we are adults, my husband and I were given a sword, a wand and 2 wishing stars just like the kids. The food is okay, pretty much your basic breakfast with eggs, yogurt, fruit and cinnamon rolls. We don't go here for the food though, eating in the castle is a wonderful experience that should not be passed up.
The burgers and taco salad are great, but the best part about this place is the fixins bar. They have everything you could think of to put on a burger. It can get very crowded at lunch time, so we try to go a little early to avoid the rush. We can not go to Magic Kingdom and not stop at Pecos Bill.
Absolutely LOVE the pineapple float, its such a refreshing snack on a hot Florida day. If you don't like pineapple, they have pretty good root beer floats too.
We have eaten at Tony's on each of our last 4 trips and have enjoyed it every time. The theme is cute, I love seeing Lady and the Tramps paw prints outside in the cement and all the little details around the restaurant. We have always had good service and we always get seated outside on the porch which we love because it has a great view of main street. The food is pretty good, my husband always gets the seafood alfredo and I usually get the eggplant parm, the portions are HUGE and we can never finish our meal. The desserts are really good too. The only downfall is that it can get pretty loud, but its like that at a lot of the restaurants in Disney so there's not much you can do to avoid that.
This is a wonderful hidden gem. Arrive as soon as they open if you want to grab a table, we were one of the first few people in and after 10 minutes the place was full. The tortillas and salsa was delicious and they had a HUGE variety of margaritas it was hard to pick because they all sounded so good and different. Must go back again to try out some more flavors.
We had breakfast here in March and I regret wasting one of our table service credits here. We had one of the first reservations and were seated pretty quickly, but we were done our meal before the Princesses even came out! The food selection was horrible, in the buffet there was bread, yogurt and cheese. They brought over watery eggs, soggy bacon and sausage. We asked our waiter for more sausage since it was the only actual edible food and instead he brought us more eggs. I wanted to get pictures with the Princesses, but the waiter kept rushing us to leave. The only Princess I saw was Belle who was taking pictures with guests before being seated.
My husband and I LOVED the Garden Grill. The food is served family style which we liked, and he still talks about the delicious butter they serve with the warm bread. The veggies they serve are actually grown in the Living with the Land facility, which I thought was really neat. I enjoyed seeing the different scenes from the ride as we were eating. The best part of this restaurant are the characters. Farmer Mickey is adorable and each of the characters spent a decent amount of time at our table. Since we are two adults the characters often rush by us to get to the tables with kids so it was nice to have a little more time interacting with Mickey, Pluto and Chip and Dale.
We have eaten at Coral Reef 3 times in the past 4 years, it was always one of our favorites. The restaurant is beautiful and each table has a great view of the tank. We love sitting there watching turtles, fish and sharks swim by as we relax after a long day in the park. The food is pretty good, I usually get the salmon which is delicious, and my husband usually gets some type of beef. The desserts are absolutely amazing, I can never pick just one.
We always have a blast at 50's Prime Time. The food is good, its the only meatloaf I eat besides my own, their choices are different than many of the other restaurants on property and of course the atmosphere is great. We have always had excellent servers and I think that's what makes this a great place to eat. Try the peanut butter and jelly milkshake, its to die for!!!
I ate here for lunch in early September 2012, my first visit to this restaurant. I started with the meatball sliders. The plate served 3 meatballs on a bun - spicy pork, beef and veal, and a chicken. We split this three ways. As an individual appetizer, it would have been a lot of food. Complimentary bread was also served, but was nothing special. Next up we shared the Misti - the 2 person portion was enough to split 3 ways. It was well presented and offered a good variety of cheeses, meats, and vegetables. For my entree I went with the brisket sandwich. The meat was well prepared, tender, and good tasting. The bread was perfect for the sandwich. I was disappointed that it was served with bland, generic fries. The dish would have been much better with something more exciting served with the sandwich. It is Italian, so how about some seasoning on them? Being lunch, the restaurant was not at all busy. The inside of the restaurant was pleasant and well maintained. Outdoor seating is also available. I did find the seats slightly uncomfortable however - not a good first impression, and not a place that I would want to spend a long time in. The restrooms were not good either. I used my Annual Pass for a 20 percent discount, which made the pricing good value. I would eat here again with the discount, but there are certainly better options in Downtown Disney.
We ate here recently for the first time. The restaurant is very pleasant inside but was very quiet although it was just after 2pm. We ordered the anti-pasti 'Misti' to begin and the meatballs both were excellent. I ordered the Rigatoni Calabrese and was very disappointed with this dish. The dish consisted of a Sausage, tomato and spinach cooked with pasta. There was no sauce to speak of and a huge amount of liquid in the bottom of the dish. The pasta seemed very over cooked and the taste was very bland. I'm not one to really complain but I felt compelled to with this dish as it really wasn't what I had imagined. The server was very helpful and asked for a new dish to be prepared. She didn't seem very optimistic of it being any different and sure enough it wasn't. I think maybe this was a dish that should be avoided and maybe there are better ones on the menu. It had been removed from our bill which I was not expecting. Overall the experience of our group was a good one let down by this problem. I probably wouldn't order any other pasta dishes a portobello again.
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We always stop here for a quick meal at least once during our trips. This time we were disappointed. The burgers were very dry. They didn't have many lines open so the wait was much longer than usual. The fixins bar is the draw for this restaurant. It was ok but not as well stocked as other times.
We really enjoy dining here. We were seated on time. Our server was great. He didn't rush us so we spent quite a bit of time. He made sure our drinks were always full. The food is great. The turkey is very moist, the pork with the apple chutney was delicious and the beef was very tender. All the sides were wonderful. The apple/cranberry cake is good but wish they would bring back the apple crisp.
Love this restaurant. We have never been disappointed. Our server was attentive and a lot of fun. She was joking around with all of us especially my teenage family members. The food was delicious. The chicken parm is tasty. Be prepared for large portions. They definitely do not skip on the food. I highly recommend their salad appetizer. The dried cherries, pecans and cherry vinegarette is wonderful. If you like tiramisu, they have changed it again. It is served frozen and tasty but not as good as Tutto Italia.
It had been a few years since dining here and decided to go back. Big mistake. It is fun to do once because the atmosphere is good. The food leaves much to be desired. The menu is very limited compared to previous times we had dined there. Our server was wonderful. That is the reason I gave it 2 stars.
We were hesitant about our dining here. Each trip we take we always go back to our favorites but also try a new one. Some of the reviews I had read were not encouraging. I am so glad we decided to dine here. This was the BEST meal of our 10 days during July and August. We were seated before our reservation time. Our server was AWESOME! He and his assistant were very attentive. He even commented on a dish he told us not to order as the meat is dry (and told us he didn't want to get in trouble telling us that but did want us to be pleased with our experience). All of the appetizers ordered were tasty and just enough. 2 of us had the lasagna, which was the best I have ever tasted. It melted in your mouth and the flavor was wonderful. 2 others had a pasta dish with sausage that also was delicious and 1 had the fettucine alfredo (wouldn't even let the rest of us have a taste. Everyone cleaned their plates. Dessert was delectable. The tiramisu was unbelievable, the cannoli to die for and the gelato (chocolate and vanilla) were so creamy. Will definitely make it a must the next trip.
This has been a must for many years. We actually would plan our trip around the day we were able to get a reservation. We had lunch here July 31st. We were promptly seated. We were very disappointed with our meals. The steaks were not as tasty as they had been in the past and it seems as if the quality of the meat was not as good. It was very "cordy" and there was more waste than what was edible. The cheddar cheese soup was good. The best part of the meal was a shrimp appetizer and the maple creme brule'dessert. I was also disappointed in our server. She was not very attentive. We are very laid back and understand they are very busy. However, we were finished with our meals before we were asked if we wanted a beverage refill. In the future, will not make it a must unless we hear of improvements in the food and service. Would rather try another restaurant. Definitely not worth 2 credits if you are on the dining plan.
Visited here during the evening, we were greeted by friendly staff who assisted us with the menu. There were pictures of some of the menu items but not all of them, this would of been helpful for those of us that aren't too familiar with Japanese food. I had the chicken cutlets and beef curry with rice. It was an excellent dish which was very filling. I would definitely go here again.
Had a very nice piece of carrot cake here. Thought that the prices were pretty reasonable.
This is a really good place to eat if you want a quick light meal. The sandwiches are excellent and taste really good. They are all prepared freshly based on your order. The only disappointment is the stresses of obtaining your sandwich and drink. The Earl is busy at most times of the day, you will need to stand in line to place your order and then pay. After this is done you need to collect you order and then wait in line for the single drinks machine. You will find a very cramped and confined area to achieve all of this in. Overall though the pains in getting your order are very much outweighed by the quality of the sandwich.
My family attended the Grand opening of the Port Orleans and the following year staying for the Grand Opening of Dixie Landings. PO, FC always had the better table service, Bonfamillies. It was excellent and the service was superior. Over a two week stay we would always eat there 4 or 5 times. Boatwright we tried hard to avoid. We would truck over when there was a shuttle between the sister resorts and our kids were small and unexpectedly not up to returning to the parks. Now on the flip side POR always had the better CS so it balanced out. Boat has always had snippy staff, especially the greeters and Lordie help ya if you didn't have an ADR and dared to ask if they had openings. Last time I asked that question and was genuinely told off, I went to the lobby to find out who had ressies, I so didn't want to go out that night and there were openings at the BoatWright, duh I saw the empty tables. I chose not to go anyhow and flipped over to Key West, I was afraid of what the greeter would do if I showed up with an ADR 5 minutes after she put me in my place for inquiring. I did give it 2 stars over one because their breakfast isn't so bad.
Last year we ate here twice, because we really enjoyed the food. This trip the food was awful. Super small portions, tough meat, and inedible sides was only the beginning. You know it's bad when you leave half your food on the plate. Place was empty even at 6pm. We only enjoyed the dessert.
We loved the shouting of the dessert Volcano, but we miss the sparklers. The food is typical "bar" food, but the appetizers are a good choice, such as spring rolls and shrimp. The burgers are good. The atmosphere is very interactive. Beware that the little ones may be scared of the thunderstorm when the animals come to life.
The food was delicious, not all seafood choices. The scenic water view is very nice! But, our waitress gave extra special attention to our little ones, and gave us a glowing Buzz Lightyear free. That was such a nice touch. We would eat there again!
The food is good, especially the flat breads and specials. The place has limited seating inside, and tables outside. It is in a strange location around the corner from the main restaurants, but it is convenient to the pool complex.
The experience here is loads of fun! If you want ketchup, then you shout "We Want ketchup". The table with the ketchup bottles brings them to you, and then when you hear someone yell, you bring it to them. There are children's activities such as the hobby horse riding. The food is outstanding, especially the Skillet! The trout lettuce wrap appetizer is delicious and the bottomless shakes are the best on Disney World property! This restaurant is not to be missed!
This is a large food court quick service restaurant. The choices are typical for fast food, but there are some specials available which are good.
I would only eat here if you are staying at Port Orleans Riverside. The place was practically empty, yet we still had to wait for a table around 6PM. The food was served rather cold, and the waitress was not good at all. The only reason we'd eat here again is for the convenience if staying at Port Orleans Riverside.
This is a typical fast food quick service meal. There are plenty of places to sit, but very loud. There really isn't anything I would recommend for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
This is a typical quick service place to eat. There are a variety of choices, but nothing that really stands out as a meal to recommend.
The food was nothing special, but our waitress and the staff were very sweet and kind to my Mom. It was her 70th birthday, and my twin boys' 6th birthday (August). They brought us cakes with a candle and sang happy birthday. We also were presented with leis, which the boys loved! We had fun. it's a convenient restaurant if you're staying at the Caribbean Beach Resort, otherwise I wouldn't eat there.
This signature restaurant has the most delicious crabcake appetizer I've ever tasted, and I'm from Maryland! Our waiter was so very kind and attentive! I would recommend going without kids, as it has an upscale atmosphere! The seafood truly was amazing! I would definitely like to experience this restaurant again!
We enjoy this restaurant. It's not truly authentic Italian food, but the ravioli and the eggplant parmesan were delicious! My husband likes the New York Strip steak. I like to dip the bread into the olive oil and spices mix. It is loud and the restrooms are very small! The wait staff can be hit or miss. This is a favorite classic restaurant, especially if you book during the parades: you can request a seat outside.
This is a place to stop if you want a true taste of authentic crepes. It's my father's favorite "snack" of the day! These crepes are absolutely magnifique!
This is the best place to enjoy a drink! The Gran Magnier slushies were features on The Travel Channel. It is expensive, but well worth the splurge!
The food had a bit of Norwegian flare to it. My husband really liked it! It is a buffet, and the princesses are wonderful! It is a fun place to eat!
This is a very neat experience! The restaurant revolves and you can see scenes from The Land boat ride. The food is served family style all you can eat. It is also very fresh and delicious! The strawberry shortcake was the best! It was worth it just to get pictures with Farmer Mickey!
Just for a cup of coffee because we needed to warm up a bit ( it was December), we waited 30 minutes. We watched the Fife and Drum Corps go by. That's the only good thing about this coffee stop.
Our experience was not the best, but certainly not the worst. There is a limited menu with chicken, mashed potatoes, rolls, and vegetable choices (not cooked completely). it was loud and crowded. Our waitress didn't seem too happy, so that ruined our experience a bit. The food is served to your table family style all you can eat. If you wanted more of something, it seemed to take a while to get it. You basically serve yourself, but I like it better than a buffet. I miss this restaurant as a character dining experience.
Living With The Land boat ride is near some of the seating. The food is very fresh, especially the salads, fruit, and vegetables! This is the place to eat if you want healthy food, and a variety of choices. There is plenty of seating available, but beware of peak lunch and dinner times. It is clean. The condiments are in a strange place, away from the beverage soda fountains, which seemed unusual. It is quite loud. Since Soarin' is in the same area (ground floor), there are quite a few people to maneuver around. Overall, the food is Disney World's finest when it comes to quick service!
This quick service restaurant is a child's favorite, but if you don't like burgers and chicken fingers, then I'd choose another restaurant. It gets crowded during the summer months especially during the peak lunch times.
I did not find this restaurant to be particularly special. My husband really enjoyed the steak and the green tea. The waitresses were very attentive, and they bowed when serving you. There was a mix-up with the cooks, so we had to wait an extra 20 minutes or so for our meal. My 6 year old twin boys enjoyed dipping the chicken into the teriyaki sauce. The "Space Mountain" onion tower that smoked amazed our boys. If you like Japanese Steakhouse food such as miso soup, rice, and a limited menu then you will enjoy Teppan Edo.
We were not able to get a table close to the boat ride. It was too dark for my Mom to read the menu. We did not have good service. We had to ask for our chips and salsa. The restaurant is very crowded! The food, however was delicious!
We had dinner here. I had the best filet mignon I had ever tasted! My husband raved about the New York Strip steak. The bread was fabulous. The waiter was very nice, and we had a conversation in French: he was from the Quebec area. The cheese soup was delicious. This restaurant is now signature dining, but it is well worth it!
We enjoyed the seafood at this restaurant. Although we had reservations, we still had to wait a while before being seated. We had a wonderful waiter who was very knowledgeable of the menu choices, always refilled our drinks, and was attentive to our needs. It was difficult to get a seat close to the fish "tank". We were far away from it, even though we had requested a seat closest to the "tank". Overall, it was a nice experience.
You have a choice of many Italian dishes as well as others if you don't want Italian, but others in your party do. It is difficult to find: hidden near the Muppets 3-D. We had reservations, and still seemed to have to wait a while to be seated. The food was not spectacular, but it was good.
The Play n Dine is a buffet with "special" choices for little ones. The food is not outstanding by any means, but the interaction with the Disney Junior characters is memorable and worth the time at lunch for little ones. Otherwise, if you do not have children, then I would not recommend this restaurant.
This is a typical quick service self serve restaurant that is convenient to the resort guests. There are plenty of choices, but beware that the snack options can be a bit confusing for new guests. Overall, the food is served hot and it is tasty. Just keep in mind that it is just quick service, so some of the food choices are of the "fast food" type. Children seem to like the choices given to them.
Themeing is great no question, also really enjoyed the milkshakes. However the food was very poor the shrimp pasta had no sauce so was basically plain pasta with some shrimp in, burger was ok (huge) but fairly tasteless. Milkshakes are great, my tip would be to go just for a milkshake and skip the food, there are better options even most of the CS options at DHS are better!
I will be the first to admit that I am not a fan of sauerkraut so that must be considered when reading this review. My DH and I were dining, just the two of us. We enjoyed the music and atmosphere but were seated in the middle of two other couples dining. The seating is more family style as you are very close together and it made things a bit awkward. I do enjoy sausages of all varieties but all were cooked or served with sauerkraut so I didn't enjoy them as they all tasted of sauerkraut. The desserts were good and the beer too! The cast members were my favorite part - loads of fun and friendly.
We have not been back since it went to a signature dining experience but will be in a couple of weeks and we are SO excited! We stumbled into this Le Cellier quite by accident. About 6 years ago, they had a table open as a walk up and we were blown away! We love the "feel" and "atmosphere" of the restaurant! Its one of our faves for this reason! After enjoying the warm variety of pretzels they give you and sipping on a cold Canadian Beer (i'm from MI, I miss these where I live now) I always order the same thing! I start with the best Cheese Soup! Words cannot describe! Then I get the Mushroom Filet which has been cooked to perfection every time! I barely have room but finish with Maple Creme Brulee! You can't go wrong choosing Le Cellier! I think lunch is a great option so you don't use up 2 table service credits at dinner and the food and service is just as amazing!!
We love Flame Tree BBQ for a quick service lunch. The food is great and is a large portion.Its fast. Seating is nearby and it is usually pretty easy to find a seat. Beware of the birds because they sometimes will try to steal your food but it is a great place to sit and eat between rides.
Our family chose this restaurant in February 2012 as we had overseas guests and Chinese seemed like something that would be different but not too exotic for the 4 kids in the party. It was wonderful! Service was fast, lightening fast...The menu was very different (more gourmet) from our local chinese restaurants who have the standard fare, (no sweet and sour chicken, beef and broccoli here) but had really good twists on what we are used to, the stir fry tofu and vegetables was fantastic! THe only negative that I wish was different was that kids drinks cost $3 rather than being included in the price of a meal which when you pay out of pocket with 4 kids, changes things.
What a great place. Loved this breakfast. The buffet seemed to be one step above the other breakfast buffets we have been to. The restaurant is beautiful and the staff was good. The characters were fantastic. Maybe they appealed to me more becasue I am in my late 40's and I grew up with Alice, the Mad Hatter, and Mary Poppins. Mad Hatter and Alice sat right down with us and spent a fair amount of time interacting with my kids. We had a ball!!! Winnie the Pooh was there as well.
I absolutely love the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater! The theming in this restaurant is amazing and, if for no other reason, a major reason to visit on your next trip. The 1950s drive in movie theater vibe cannot be beat! As soon as you are taken to your table you are transported to a different era. It’s a really fun environment, watching old B movie trailers and sci-fi clips while sitting in your car. The only downside to the seating arrangement in the cars is that most of the cars seat 2 people per row and so it can be difficult to talk to the rest of your party if you have a larger party. If you are a smaller party, you will most likely be placed in a car with another party. This isn't terrible since you aren't sitting right next to them but they may be in the row in front or behind you. The food definitely takes a back seat to the theming of Sci-Fi but it certainly is not a major disappointment. I have had many good meals at Sci-Fi but I would suggest going for the atmosphere and not to expect the best meal of your life.
I have enjoyed Flame Tree Barbecue on every visit. The food is always delicious and the seating area looking out towards Expedition Everest is beautiful. The pulled pork sandwich is my go to meal at this location and I have not been disappointed. Great food. I highly recommend.
We finally splurged and had breakfast in the castle! Let's be honest, it's pricey for a simple meal. The atmosphere was wonderful and the interior of the castle was beautiful. The characters were very interactive. However, we were rushed through pictures with Cinderella so fast, they didn't even give my son a chance to take off his jacket! The servings were VERY small, much smaller than other locations and the food was nothing special. I'm glad we went, it settled our curiosity of "what's it like in there?" but not something we'll do again.
We are DVC memebers and this is a "must do" for us every single trip. I'm absolutely serious- our trip is not complete without a stop to the Aloha Isle. I love the dole whip float. Our son (now 9) insists everytime that he just wants plain old vanilla soft-serve and ends up skimming off of my float!!!!! I can't tell you how many pictures we have of the family, sitting outside the AI stand devouring our frozen treats! YUM! Can't wait until our next trip down there!
We decided to add Via Napoli to our dining plans on a whim during our last trip and I am so glad that we did because it is now a "must do" for us. Everyone was so friendly from the time we checked in for our ADR until the time our bill was presented to us, even though they were extremely busy. It was just my hubby and myself, so we were seated at a two top table in the middle of the restaurant. My one and only complaint was the sound. I do not typically mind the noise at most restaurants, but I think the accoustics in this restaurant just seem to make things louder. We started with the "Family Style" House salad, which is only served with a pizza order. This salad was delicious and contained marinated mushrooms, olives and peperoncini and was topped with a red wine vinaigrette. All of the ingredients gave it a nice Italian feel. We then split a wood fired Margherita pizza. This was one of the best pizzas my husband and I have ever had. The dough and the taste that the wood fire brings to the pie is really wonderful. We can't wait to dine here during our next trip.
We ate at Les Chefs for the first time in March 2012. The food was good, but not great (we're hoping for great at Bistro de Paris this December). The atmosphere was crowded. We were sitting about two feet away from other families on both sides! And our server left much to be desired. He was rude and acted like we were inconveniencing him by being there. None of the servers seemed to smile unless they were talking to each other. I'm not sure if this is French hospitality in general. I've never been there. In any case, I don't think we'll be returning. The food quality in itself wasn't enough to make us spend another dining credit. But then, I'm a stickler for good service.
My Wife and I have been to this restaurant 4-5 times and have never had a bad meal. After looking at some of the poor reviews givien I am somewhat surprised. Although the menu is somewhat limited the food was spot on. The menu items are priced right, decor is decent, overall a fine choice. Some of the poor reviews quoted some of the prices or the fact they did not greet you with bread? As a culinary graduate, one of the finest in the country (J&W) if you want bread eat at a dinner, if you want larger portions eat at a buffet. The menu is priced right, if you want fine dinning go to Victoria and Alberts, but I doubt you would want to pay the bill.
We dine here every trip and are always blown away by the food and the service. The setting is awesome and the balcony has awesome views. Every server we have had is always very knowledgeable about the wine and food selection. They always make good reccomendations which makes me feel safe when I order somethin.g that I normally wouldn't. It can be very romantic if you get the backroom or if you prefer more of a party atmosphere, the main room is great.
Forget Stacey's List, this is our "Must Do" on every trip! There may be better "meals" (not many) on Disney property but no other meal says "Disney" like 'Ohana. They've changed some of the choices over the years but family style experience and grilled meets are always the best. It never disappoints!
For years I defended Sci-Fi. I am finally done with that now. The meals I had here were always decent. Nothing to really get excited over. But decent food and that theater made for a really nice meal. My last trip there was simply AWFUL. The food was just terrible and the service was absolutely horrible. Our server was not rude or anything...he was just nowhere to be found. It was very busy when we were there but the wait staff at other "cars" were always around. Our guy was lost and barely spoke English. This one bad time sadly does out weigh the good times we did have here. We really do want to go back so next time we will just go for milkshakes so we can enjoy the great atmosphere this place provides.
50's is a place I always have to stop at. The fried chicken meal is awesome. LOVE the mashed potatoes and gravy. The green with bacon are really good. The "Dads Brownie" dessert is simply great as well. What really sets 50's apart though is the atmosphere. I LOVE the old TV's playing re-runs of old classics especially Dennis The Menace. The servers used to be REALLY in character. I guess from complaints from people not knowing what they are getting into have really calmed that down though which is sad. Now we start poking jabs at the server and "tattling" on each other and that will for sure get them into character.
We visit Crystal Palace at least twice, if not three times, each trip. One breakfast (scheduled before park opening, of course), one dinner and usually walk up for a mid-day meal at some other point in the trip. The food is great, there is a good variety and the kids buffet area is wonderful. I see many very, very tall kids (wink, wink) at the chidrens buffet area, as well! The variety in offerings is what appeals to our family. There's elaborate dishes and salads, but also simple fixes for those less adventurous. The cold salad selections are very tasty and in my opinion, among the best of any buffet offering. The characters are as interactive as you wish them to be and we have found them to be a bit more patient than some of the other character dining experiences. We highly recommend.
Love the fried calamari. Perfectly fried and not over salted. My mom llikes their strip steak they always cooks just the way she likes not overcooked but not raw. I like the chicken parmigiana but I dont like the pasta served with it. I dont like the texture of the pasta.
The sandwiches here are amazing! The bread they use is so good. It is soft and crunchy at they same time. My favorite are The Full Montagu which is roast beef, turkey and swiss cheese and the Italian which is salami, capicola, roasted ham, mortadella, and mozzarella cheese. The only problem I have with earls is there is just not enough seating.
If you hate waiting in a crowd of people to watch the fireworks this is perfect. From where I was sitting I was also able to see the parade. The view for the fireworks was great. The desserts were amazing. They had assorted tarts, chocolate cookies, soft ice cream. They had lemonade and ice tea for beverages. They also had assorted fruit which my mom enjoyed. Definitely doing it again for my next trip!!
This is one of my favorite counter service place in all of Disney World. The food is great. Love the fried shrimp! My mom loves the fish and chips. They have seating both downstairs and upstairs. The staff is friendly and quick. Definitely recommend it!
We had never dined at Yak & Yeti prior to last year and we were a little hesitant because of it's Asian inspired quisine (darn kids). Well this turned out to be the gem of our entire trip last year. We had a late in the day dinner reservation, just prior to park closing. When we arrived, we were immediately seated. We were lucky enough to be given the table located right at the front windows on the second floor. We loved the fact that we could watch everyone moving through the park. Our waitstaff was exceptional, and attended to our every need. We had a ball kidding around with the entire staff as they were doing things all around us, my sons really appreciated this, as did I. The decor is amazing, it transports you into that Himilayan frame of mind and feeling, with the authentic statuary and props. The food was excellent. The wife and I both had the Shaoxing Steak & Shrimp which was out of this world. My oldest son had the Baby Back Ribs which he loved, son #2 had the Sweet and Sour Chicken (he says he hates Chinese food but ate all of it) and our youngest had to eat from the childrens menu which he was happy with. I know experiences here vary greatly but, Yak and Yeti were on their A game when we were there!
We had tried this place about 7 years ago, and although son doesnt eat seafood, the Chef actually came out and asked my son if a hamburger would be OK, YES!! (We thought our son would eat the shrimp pasta without the shrimp, but nope!) Then the waitress gave DS her jacket because the A/C was on HIGH. I honestly enjoyed the shrimp dishes too. Desserts left something to be desired but we really enjoyed our meals here
Years ago this place was really good, but has been steadily going down hill. The Worlds Famous Chicken crunch is good, well was. Three years in a row, we have gone here and saw *bar fights* twice with 2 to 4 girls, once with two *gentlemen*. Just loud, obnoxious, food quality has gone down. Sorry this is a sinking ship
We have eaten here many times and really enjoy the food, ambiance, and service. The Cold Seafood Platter appetizer was sooooo very good! My DS doesn't eat seafood and raves about the filet mignon here. Service was excellent and really made us enjoy our meal even more. A definate must try if you love seafood and looking for a relaxed, atmosphere
I saw this show when I was very young. From what I remember, it was a blast. This time, not so much. First the food. The food was definitely good. No complaints there. Plus, they will give you as much as you can eat. The dessert was alright at best. Now, onto the show. The plot of the show was lame at best. The first two acts both began right as food was being served. Everyone was knee deep in their food, and the "actors" kept looking for crowd participation. Through most of the show, none of the crowd was into it. Plus, over-friendly elderly host got fairly annoying by the end, even for Disney. The traditional dances were all very good, as expected, and were, unfortunately, the only good part of the show. The Samoan dancer with the fire batons was very impressive. He was the only one to get a response out of the crown, and he deserved it. All in all, dissapointing. I felt bad for the dancers because unfortunately they all had to participate in the silly plot. I think they were trying to tie some love story into it, honestly I'm not sure. No crowd participation. Annoying host. Don't take this as an angry reviewer, because I really wanted to have fun, but I was just dissapointed.
This is what every Counter Service at Disney should be. Breakfast, lunch or dinner is a treat. Not only are the options plentiful, but made fresh and oh so good. Po boys, shrimp, chicken or pork, although not as good as in New Orleans but pretty close! The beignets are devine! (Just dont wear black when eating them, powdered sugar goes everywhere!). The meatball sandwich was a nice surprise as well. We look forward to going back!
Chef Mickey's is a must do for us every vacation. If not for dinner, for breakfast. The food is plentiful and the parmesan mashed potatoes offered during dinner, are in a word, outstanding! The atmosphere here, is definately family friendly, but can be a bit loud for families with older members. During dinner, the dessert bar alone, can fill you up! Character interaction is probably one of the best on Disney property. This is a perfect place for breakfast before a day at the parks or even a ride on the searaycers. Go hungry... lots to chose from.
A bratwurst, beer and cheesecake... DH favorite spot for a quick meal. Its good but no where as good as Biergarten, but a very nice quick lunch or dinner after sampling all that Disney has to offer
The pork sandwich or chicken tenders with fries, really completes a day at *the beach* here. The chicken wrap is good, light and paired with a beverage and chips, is a terrific lunch
Nothing beats a flat bread or pork nachos with a dole whip, pool side!!! So many yummy options for breakfast, lunch or dinner at Captain Cooks. The famous Tonga Toast is one of the many offerings here for breakfast as well. We must have tried everything on the menu here over the years and enjoyed it all. If you have a down day during your Disney vacation, lunch volcano pool side or quiet pool side, is definately recommended!
Aloha Isle is a great place to grab a refreshing snack at MK. I always get the Dole Whip float with vanilla and it's super delicious. Sometimes the lines are really long but other times you can walk right up and get your treat. Definitely recommend it to everyone!
We love Crystal Palace for an early breakfast before the park opens. The food is standard breakfast fare but Pooh's Puffy French Toast is really good!! The characters make their rounds and do a little parade with the children. The restaurant itself is beautiful Victorian theme. Some of the tables are a little close together. Never had lunch or dinner but have heard good things about both meals. A must do for us at least once a year!
This is one of our favorite places to get drinks in Epcot. The Grey Goose Lemonade Slush is delicious. It's nice to grab a drink, sit at one of the tables next to the lagoon and just soak up the atmosphere of World Showcase.
We dined here in Novermber 2011 and again in May 2012. Both times were ordered the Large pepperoni pizza. It fed three of us ladies just fine. The pepperoni was crisp and the cheese was melted perfectly. There was just enough sauce on it, not overloaded. The waistaff we had both times were great and were very attentive. We were seated quickly both times, within about 5 minutes of our ADR times. This is a must do for us every trip and would recommend it to others.
We love Kona Cafe for breakfast!! Two words... Tonga Toast!!! I dont know whats better, the banana stuffed goodness or the strawberry syrup!! The ham and cheese omelette is OMG good and fluffy! The Big Kahuna breakfast can easily be shared. (however, the macadamia nut pancakes have been reduced in size for the Big Kahuna breakfast) We love it for breakfast, but didnt love it for dinner. The desserts during dinner were wonderful, but the dinner meal didnt blow us away. I do, recommend Kona Cafe highly, for breakfast though. A perfect place to start a magical day!
We dined here in November 2011 at the request of my sister who wanted to see Remy. We knew he wasn't guranteed to be there (and he wasn't) but we still enjoyed our meals greatly. My sister and I both ordered the half chicken with gravy and risollo potatoes. The chicken was great and the potatoes were melt in your mouth. My mother ordered the crepes florentine and she really liked it. We paired our meals with a glass of Reisling wine. We were at a window table and could see Belle and Beast walking back from their meet and greets. We were sseated right at our ADR time and our waitress was very nice, but new so she had a little struggle when we presented our Tables in Wonderland card to use. She got help with it and it was taken care of right away. We would definitely mix this restaurant in every few years and recommend it to others as well.
Raglan Road was a pleasant surprise. Having dined here during several trips, each visit was better than expected. The Appetiser D'Lirrah for two, was a meal in itself. The entertainment was a nice touch. Last visit we opted to sit outside, and it was a nice choice!! The Paddy's Pork and Serious Steak was fabulous, and no visit is complete without trying Ger's bread pudding!
Le Cellier is a staple for us to dine at (sometimes more than once) on each trip we have taken for the last 10 years. We have always had delicious food and great service. The filet is always cooked perfectly and the risotto compliments it perfectly. The chocolate whiskey cake was better before they changed it to the small bar (and now it's gone completely I believe) The tables can be a little close together which can be kind of annoying when the table next to you had kids who won't stay seated and use your table to help them get on and off their chair. haha. Overall this is a can't miss meal for us and hopefully it will stay great even when lunch goes signature as well.
Starring Rolls is a must do for us every day we go to DHS. We've tried everything from the Marble Cupcake, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcake to all the assortments of brownies with M&M's and chocolate chips on top but my ultimate go to here is the Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcake. It is absolutely delicious!! They have sandwiches there as well but we have never tried them (we will next month!)
We dined here in May 2012 du to my sister wanting to change it up a little and try somewhere new. PROS: we were completely in awe over the atmosphere of the place. It really did feel like you were outside at a drive in theater. Dining in the cars was cool too. I got the burger and it was good. My sister really enjoyed her buffalo chicken potatos skins and my mother got the turkey sandwich and said it was good. CONS: We had to wait awhile past our ADR time (This wasn't their fault as there was a pushy woman who demanded they seat her party without an ADR ahead of all the people who had made ADR's) It is kind of dark in the cars so it's a little difficult to see what you're doing. OVERALL: I think we will throw this into the mix every 2-3 years or so but it won't be a must do. I do think everyone should try it at least once, if just for the atmosphere.
We have dined here many times and always have a great time!! PROS: The food is DELICIOUS!! I always order the pot roast and it is fork tender and full of flavor. The mashed potatoes are yummy as well. The decor is perfect and fits the theming to a tee! They call your party by saying things like "Johson kids, it's time to eat!!" and "Brown family, your supper is getting cold!" We love the antics of the place and always seem to have a wait person who is fully in character. You even get Clean Plate Club stickers if you finish your whole meal! CONS: It can be a little loud at times and some of the tables are close together. Also some waitstaff go way over the top with their antics. I'd avoid this place if you're not into that stuff. OVERALL: This is a must do for us at DHS and our favorite table service location there by far. Can't wait to dine there next month!
DAK's version of Starring Rolls (DHS) the brownie paw is DELICIOUS!! (Brownie with buttercream frosting and a chocolate Simba pawprint) and the Zebra cupcake is delicious as well. They have other baked goods as well as coffees and other beverages. We stop here everytime we're at AK!
We really like Flame Tree BBQ for a QS option at DAK. They have different offerings than the traditional burgers and fries like at most QS places. The BBQ chicken is good as are the coleslaw and beans on the side. Definitely check out the seating area down behind the restaurant. Great view of Expedition Everest!
We dined here for breakfast in May 2012. PROS: We met Donald first with hardly any wait and then we were excorted to our table right away. There was standard buffet foods but then there were also things I didn't see at other buffets (donuts - glazed and chocolate frosted and the oh so delicious POG juice!) The characters were Donald (who you meet outside) Daisy, Mickey and Goofy. They did a little parade around for the kids. We had our breakfast scheduled before the park opened so it allowed us to get in the park before rope drop. CONS: The tables seemed kind of close together. When my mom pushed her chair back there was a small part of the wall that prevented her from moving it back very far. Characters seemed a bit rushed which for us was no issue but some children might like to spend more time with them. OVERALL: We would definitely dine here again. Daisy is one of my favorite characters and to see the characters in their safari gear is pretty cool.
What a hoot!!! We always enjoy meals here. The Cast member antics and food are always enjoyable. If you're shy and don't like to be the center of attention, you may want to chose another restaurant, but you will miss out on some great food. *A Sampling of Mom's favorite recipes* was fabulous. The milkshakes are to die for!
Guten Tag!!!! We love the Biergarten!! We have been here atleast 8 times and love it more each visit. LOTS of food and choices. The atmosphere is spectacular. Once you enter, its as if you were in a quaint German village. You will be seated with others at your table (this may be a turn off for some) but this never bothered us. It just added to the experience. From the cold salads, and breads (heads up..... pretzel rolls!!!!) to the various desserts, Biergarten is very enjoyable! If you're a beer drinker, this is the place for you
Over the years, we have loved Crystal Palace for every meal. The breakfast, you cant miss the puffed french toast!! Lots to choose from, at every meal. It does take some time for the characters to come to your table, and at times, you may wait longer to be seated after your reservation time, but it is worth it.
This is how steak is suppose to taste! We love this restaurant. The filet mignon and NY strip were wonderful, and the pretzel bread dunked into the Cheddar Cheese Soup is something you will be talking about for months. The restaurant itself, is somewhat dark but relaxing. The desserts never disappoint. Highly recommend making a reservation for around 6pm, enjoy a fabulous dinner, then view Illuminations. Not only is this a great family restaurant, but a great *date night* too.
Teppan Edo is one restaurant my son looks forward to. It may be considered, to some, as a *normal hibatchi restaurant*, but the Chefs are terrific! Yes, the food is good, not superb but good. In our experiences, the filet mignon they use was extremely juicy and flavorful. Cannot go wrong with Teppan Edo
From the welcome bread to the banana bread pudding, is outstanding. With the abundance of meats (chicken, pork, steak and also shrimp) you are given three dipping sauces. Trust me, the peanut sauce is wonderful, and you will be asking for more! Words of advice... GO HUNGRY! There is also a child's menu and you can opt for vegetarian options as well. Breakfast is standard fare, but very good, and the character interactions never disappoint. Once you try Ohana, it will become a family favorite!!
We did this a couple of times a few years back. The characters were a lot of fun...lots of interaction. The food was OK.
We have eaten here several times & it has become one of favorite WDW restaurants. It is lots of fun! The staff interaction is awesome...the food is great...the service is the best. I would definitely recommend this one!
This is a good food court. Food quality was good. I would recommend it.
This food court has a lot of choices. The food quality is good. I would recommend it.
My husband & sons ate here for dinner the first time on our last trip. They were not very impressed with the food quality or the service. I would not recommend this restaurant.
This is definitely one of my favorite food courts at WDW. We love to go late at night & eat beignets. It's almost like being in New Orleans!
By far, this is our favorite WDW restaurants! We have eaten there many times for dinner & several times for breakfast. Both meals are awesome! The service here is excellent...the food is excellent...the atmosphere is excellent. I would definitely recommend this one...it's a great choice!
We have eaten at 1900 Park Fare for dinner several times. The service & food quality were very good each time. We have been able to dine with Cinderella, Prince Charming, the mice, the Fairy Godmother, the Stepmother & the Stepsisters. Our absolute favorites were the Stepmother & the Stepsisters...they were great! My daughter & I have also eaten there for breakfast. The service & food quality was good. The characters were great...we met Alice, the Mad Hatter, Mary Poppins, Tigger, & Pooh. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for breakfast or dinner!
We love this restaurant! It is definitely one of our favorites! The characters are very interactice & lots of fun! The atmosphere & service are very good. The food quality & selection are also very good. I would definitely recommend this one!
We ate here several years ago for dinner. The food quality & selection were pretty good, as well as the service. I would recommend this restaurant.
This restaurant is definitely one of our favorites! We have eaten there several times for dinner. The character interaction is great. The buffet selection & food quality are very good. The service is good also. On one of our visits, we were able to sit close to a window where we could see the castle. One our first visit, we celebrated my oldest son's 8th birthday there. I would definitely recommend this one!
My daughter & I have eaten breakfast at this restaurant twice. It was one of the most magical experiences of those particular WDW trips. From the time that you enter the castle, you are treated like royalty. First, you meet Cinderella in the lobby & pose for a picture - there is a package that is included with the meal. Then, you are escorted to the restaurant on the second level. On our first time there, we were seated close to a window where we could see Fantasyland while we ate. The food quality, service, & atmosphere are all excellent! I would definitely recommend this restaurant...it is a true royal experience!
This is a good quick service restaurant. The food quality & atmosphere are OK. I would recommend it for a quick, filling meal.
I love to stop by & get a breakfast snack right after entering the MK. It is one of our absolute favorite snack places at WDW. Their cinammon rolls are great! I would definitely recommend this one!
As far as quick service locations go, this one is pretty good. I would recommend it for a quick, filling meal.
In my opinion, this is the best quick service restaurant in the MK. We eat here every trip. We love to get the fried shrimp. The meal portions are large & the food quality is very good. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!
My daughter & I have eaten here 2 times for dinner & once for breakfast. Although each meal was nice, we prefer the dinner. I love the fact that you get a photo package with your meal. Each time that we have visited, Belle has been the featured princess. But, we have also seen Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Mary Poppins, Jasmine, Ariel, & Snow White. The food quality is very good. I like the fact that you can pick an entree from the menu & still go to the bar for salad, cheeses, meats, seafood, etc. The service was also very good. We really enjoyed the desserts. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!
We ate here on our first trip to WDW with the kids. The characters were extremely interactive & lots of fun! Chip & Dale played tricks on one another & made us laugh. The food was pretty good & so was the service. I liked the fact that the restaurant made a full revolving turn during the meal. I would recommend this restaurant.
Got a margarita here a couple of years ago & it was pretty good. Maybe I'll try another one on our next trip!
We have eaten here a couple of times. It is a good, filling quick service meal. There is lots of seating. I would recommend this restaurant.
We stopped by for some ice cream on our last trip to WDW. We were able to use some of our snack credits. The quality of the ice cream was very good. We sat outside, so we had to eat it fast. I wish there was more seating for this restaurant. Overall, it was a nice, refreshing experience.
The pizza at Via Napoli is delicious - by far the best in Walt Disney World, and my favorite anywhere (admittedly having never tried Chicago or New York deep dish). This is our favorite restaurant in the World Showcase. Service is mostly good but can sometimes be a bit slow. Everyone is very friendly! Love the casual, comfortable atmosphere here. Really great place!
We've eaten at 'Ohana 3 times (twice for dinner, once for breakfast). Both dinners were amazing. The dessert was our favorite part, followed closely by the noodle course. Luckily we knew to pace ourselves during the meal...there really is tons of food! Breakfast was fun (love meeting the characters) and the food was delicious. Despite it being all-you-can-eat (care-to-enjoy...whatever!) everything was really fresh, hot and tasty. You really cannot beat the atmosphere at 'Ohana. It's upbeat, yet relaxed. Definitely one of our favorites.
I am pretty sure we have eaten here every time we have visited WDW. It is a great place for a quick meal. The food quality is good & the food portions are excellent. Tip: We like to eat upstairs!
Even though we have been to our local Japanese restaurants, this one was a scale above in my opinion. The waiting staff was awesome!...We never had to wait for anything. The chef was a lot of fun too...our kids got a big kick out of watching his "show." Even though the restaurant was crowded, it was still very relaxing. The food quality & atmosphere were great. This is one of our favorite restaurants at WDW. I would definitely recommend this one!
We ate here a few years ago when you could use just 1 table service credit on the dining plan. The service was great & the food was very good. The atmosphere was nice too. Although we haven't been back, I would definitely recommend this restaurant. I just wouldn't want to use 2 table service credits.
In my opinion, this is the best quick service restaurant at DHS. If you are looking for a quick snack, this is the place to go. We stopped here one morning & got some breakfast snacks that were delicious. I would definitely recommend this one!
My kids really like this place...it is one of their favorite quick service restaurants at WDW. Personally, I am not that fond of the pizza...it is OK. I do like the salads though. It works out great for us...the kids eat the pizza & the ones who don't eat salad pass them along for me to eat. DHS does not have a lot of good quick service choices...this is actually one of the better ones.
We have only eaten here once & didn't really enjoy it. The food quality was poor. I wouldn't recommend it.
This is one of our favorite WDW restaurants. I love the atmosphere. The service & food quality were both very good. Be sure to try the milkshakes - they are GREAT!!!
We have eaten at this restaurant several times for dinner - we also got the Fantasmic package, which was very convienent. There was lots to choose from on the buffet & the food quality was good. Overall, we have had good experiences at this restaurant.
Nice setting...good food...portions are very substancial for a quick service meal. Really enjoyed our meal at this restaurant. Would definitely recommend.
In my opinion, this is one of the best breakfasts on the WDW property. The characters were very interactive and there were tons of food choices. I believe we saw Donald, Daisy, Mickey, Goofy, & Pluto. The food quality was very good. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!
If you go down to Sanaa today,your in for a big surprise.This is one hidden gem I hope remains hidden,we chanced our luck for a walk up table for lunch,and loved the food.From the Indian breads to chutneys,and the tandoori selection.If you love your "Ruby Murray" and need a pick me up,then look no futher.:)
We knew this wouldn't be fine dining but were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food.Yes it's loud,but hey! Who wants to whisper when there's dino's flying overhead.From the surf & turf to my DS New York strip to my giant T-Bone,all superb.Then there's our cocktails,well that's another story.Did I fly back on a terra dactyl.Great food,great fun. :)
well this was a surprise.we popped in around 11.40am for lunch,it was quiet and got seats no problem.My DS fish & chips were super and DW had the chicken & mushroom pie and I opted for beef pie.Both superb.This is a great QS place and the pies are home made,hence the 20 min wait,but it was worth it.
OMG,OMG,OMG. Now this is what food should taste like. A Gastronomic adventure of the third kind.From the presentation to the views.My sushi was top class,salmon & ginger,where did the chef get that idea from?Our steaks were that tender,we used our forks to cut it.And Wishes fireworks from the viewing deck outside the 15th floor,what a way to finnish off a superb night.In January 2013 it closes for 6 months for renovations.We will be back in 2014.
Had the Mezzo Metro between three of us.It's half a metre,like 18" dudes.This is the best pizza on WDW property.Even the house wine was reasonable at $25.00 a bottle.If you like pizza,you'll love here.:)
Well we stayed here for our third vacation from july15th till 29th.Is it still as good.Yes.The food court has some really nice choices like " Create your own pasta " and the " Carving station " as well as a pizza counter,an awesome salad bar,and superb bakery.Oh how I miss my " Magic Cookie Bar " .And of course there's the burgers & fried chicken.All in All it caters for everyone.:)
This is a great wya to start the day at the Magic Kingdom. The food was hot and fresh, and the character interaction was great. We were very pleased by our experience there.
We visited here during our last trip and were pleasantly surprised. I had the chicken Burrito and DH had the nachos. The burrito was huge! I loved the cilantro rice that was on it. There was also a really nice toppings bar. We did find seating to be a bit limited on a busy day.
This is a nice place for a quick snack. The funnel cakes are especially yummy!
The food here is good especially the salads, but I do enjoy all the details in theis restuarant like the stained glass and the murals. It's also fun if you cna grab a table overlooking 'It's a Small World.'
When you need a burger while at WDW, this is the place to visit. It's crowded, loud, and hard to find a seat, but the burgers are good and the toppings bar is great!
I have always enjoyed eating here, but now that they have healthy options, I am an even bigger fan. I recently had the salmon, couscous, and broccoli plate and loved it. It's nice of have the option of a grean vegetable instead of fries. Their fried shrimp and salads are also excellent. This is definitely my favorite counter service in the Magic Kingdom.
Some of my favorite memories at the Magic Kingdom is ordering a hot dog and sitting outside people watching. The food is simple - hot dogs and fries, but there is something special about this place that makes me visit time and again and puts a smile on my face.
This place serves Dole Whip floats so of course it gets a 10! Great place for a refreshing snack in the Magic Kigdom!
We have eaten here a few times, and the service has ranged between the best we have had at WDW to barely passable. The food has been similar. When Tony's is good, it's very good, and when it's having an off night, the experience can be disappointing. One thing that I do love here is the calamri appetizer with olive relish. It's delicious! Also, the restaurant itself is lovely and the location is perfect.
I had probably visited the Magic Kingdom 5 times before I knew this place existed, but we were never able to try it until recently. We had an awesome dinner here. The menu is very basic - burgers, sandwiches, and salads, but it is done very well. I tried the tomato soup, the cheesteak sandwich, and DH had the rueben. Everything was delicious. My daughter enjoyed their kid's meals also. I liked the fact that they had grapes and soup as appetizers for the kids. For dessert, DH and I split a brownie sundae. It was delicious and huge - we couldn't finish it! The girls loved the adorable Mickeylodeon sundae. The service here was also really good and efficient, and we had a nice view of the castle from our table. I am just kicking myself that we waited so long to visit.
The character interaction here has always been great. My girls love meeting with the princess and having their picture taken. The cast members who work have also always provided excellent service. The food is a bit different, but we have always enjoyed it. The cold bar has some excellent salads, cheeses, bread, and seafood. The meals all have exotic names, but the flavors aren't so even picky eaters will find something to enjoy.
I absolutely love this place, and it's always on my list of restaurants to visit while at Epcot. The food has always been nice and fresh. I especially love the couscous salad and the baklava. We have also been impressed by the service here. They CMs here are some of the nicest we have ever encountered. I remember one of the guys running from behind the counter to help me carry my tray. They have also done little things like that every time we have visited. The setting here is also lovely and relaxing. Just a great place to eat!
This is an okay place if you need a fast lunch, but there are so many other choices in the World Showcase that are better. We did find service to be very fast and effecient, but the food was just okay. The restaurant itself is lovely and quiet.
This is a great place for lunch at Epcot especially if you are visiting with a large group. There is so much variety here that there should be something for everyone. The roasted pork chop and roasted chicken are especially good. They also have amazing dessert options here. The only negative is that it is often really cold in this area so don't sit by a vent!
This is an excellent place for a great snack or a quick lunch. I absolulety love the almond pretzels here, but all the pastries are good. We had lunch here during our last visit, and it was amazing and large enough to share. The ham and apple and roast beef sandwiches are delicious. Each lunch also comes with the choice of a green or fruit salad. This is now one of our favorite places to get a nice lunch in the World SHowcase.
We had a great dinner here - salad, pepperoni pizza, and zeppolis for dessert. This restaurant definitely lived up to the hype! My DH still talks about the pizza from here. I highly recommend Via Napoli to anyone who is looking for a great pizza while at WDW.
This restaurant tends to get mixed reviews so I was a little hesitant to try it, but I am so glad we did. We were seated at 5pm and just in time to see Remy and his handler Armand. Remy was adorable, and Armand had our whole table in stitches. He spent a lot of time at our table talking to us and teasing our daughters. The whole interaction was definitely a trip highlight for all of us. We started the meal with the lovely loaf of french bread the restaurant provided and a flatbread with creme fraiche, onions, and bacon. It was so good! I could have made a meal out of that alone (but of course, I didn't!). For dinner, I had the seafood in broth with gnocchi, DH had the tenderloin, and our friend had the roasted chicken. Everyone was please with their meal. Our daughter and our friend's daughter each had a kid's meal, and they all enjoyed their choices, The highlight for me and everyone else at the table was dessert. The profiteroles are my new favorite dessert at WDW. Just perfect! My daughters loved the cookie that came with their kid's meal - it was HUGE! They thought that was the greatest thing ever! All in all, we were pleasantly surprised at how much we enjoyed our dinner here, and we are looking forward to trying it again.
The Main Street bakery is one of the food must-dos in the Magic Kingdom. It features home-made baked goods, including the awesome cinnamon roll. The place gets busy, and seating inside is limited. I
We enjoyed our meal here. We did have a bit of a wait even with an ADR. We were seated toward the back of the restaurant so the view of the aquarium was good, not great. The service we had was excellent, and we did like the food. We shared an appetizer of fried shrimp. I had the Grilled MahiMahi and DH had the catch of the day. We both enjoyed our entree although I liked DH's better than mine. My girls each had a cup of lobster bisque and the grilled fish. My four year old ate more here than any other restaurant all week. She loved the fish and the rolls that were served with dinner. I had the Chocolate Wave for dessert, and it totally lived up to my expectations Really, really good! This is a pretty dark restaurant which I think would be great if you have a good view of the aquarium, but since we didn't, it was just dark. All in all this was a good restaurant, but not a stellar one.
My family loves the Biergarten! The food is excellent especially if you are a fan of German food, the entertainment is fun, and the service is great. My daughters love dancing with the oompah band. I love all the sausages, the pretzel bread, the sauerbraten, roasted pork, and spaetzle. They also have a great selection of salads, soups, and desserts. The only potential downside is that, unless you have a larger party, you will be seated with strangers.
I live in NY where great steak houses are easy to come by and still Shula's impressed me. This restaurant is expensive but the food and service is absolutely worth it. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
Starring Rolls is my favorite place in Hollywood Studios to grab a quick lunch or snack. the cupcakes and dessert options are fantastic. I especially like the peanut butter fudge cupcake and the red velvet. They are huge so you may want to share! They have a limited lunch menu, but it the sandwiches are excellent. The only negative is that this is a very small space and it gets really crowded and chaotic in there.
This place sometimes gets a bad rap, but I actually like the pizza. It's not gourmet, but it's always been hot and fresh. The vegetable pizza is especially good. I like how the vegetables are sauteed before being added to the pizza. Meals here also include a caesar salad which is small but good. The real winner on the menu is the cappucino cukcake. I was very excited to try it when I saw it on the menu, and it's one of my favorite cupcakes at Disney. Very good! This place is usually crowded , and it is sometimes hard to find a seat especially if you have a large party.
DH decided to share a chicken and ribs platter here during our last trip, and we were pleasantly surprised at how good it was. The chicken was moist and the ribs were pretty good for fast food at a theme park. This is definitely worth visiting while at Hollywood Studios.
The food I've had here has been good especially the penne alla vodka and the flatbreads. We have always had service issues at this restaurant, though, which leaves me reluctant to visit again. We have had long wait times even after making an ADR, bills the were inaccurate, and either rushed or inattentive service. My daughters did love the spaghetti and meatball cupcakes so we will probably give this place another shot.
You can't beat the atmosphere -it's stellar! The fun of watching movie clips in a cool car on a starry night can't be beat. The food here is okay although their red velvet cheescake is excellent! I think if you stick to basic burger, fries, and shakes you will be happy with what you ordered. I had the pasta during the last visit and it was fine, but a little bland. Everyone who ordered simpler fare were pleased.
So I'm giving it a medium grade for a few reason 1) It was initially hard to find 2) get in line quick because it get long and really crowded (probably because word has got out about how amazing the Yak Attacks are) 3) Good luck finding a seat (once again the palce is crowded). Major plus - The Drinks are great so the wait is worth it! Did I mention the YAK ATTACKS! (seriously they are really good)
If you are looking for those wonderful and traditional boardwalk eats then this is the place for you! Been here a few times weather for a Snack or a quick Lunch or Dinner it always hits the spot only negative is the lack of seating but hey your on the boardwalk find a bench and enjoy the atmosphere!
My husband and I tried Coral Reef for the first time during our last trip to the World? I had read many negative reviews regarding this restaurant so I had concerns going in to the meal. In the end, we loved our dining experience. We arrived for our reservation approximately ten minutes early. We were seated about five minutes after our arrival. We were seated directly in front of the water tank. At first I was thrilled with this location, but by the end of the meal I found myself wishing for a seat a little further bac so that I could take in more of scenery. This isn't a complaint , just merely an observation. Our Server was attentive and brought our drinks quickly as well as our bread basket. I ordered the Lobster Bisque as an appetizer. I thought the soup was good, but there really was very little lobster. For our entrees I ordered the Lobster ravioli and my husband ordered the salmon over risotto. My lobster ravioli was phenomeonal!! Huge chunks of lobster in a delicious and creamy sauce. I did not try my husbands salmon, but he said it was very good. My only complaint was the dessert choices. I am not a huge fan of chocolate desserts. I prefer fruit desserts. I ended up choosing the key lime mousse with roasted pineapple and mango sauce. It was odd. I took a few bites then decided it just wasn't for me. My husband chose the sugar free cheesecake, which he didn't realize was sugar free at the time he ordered it. He actually said it tasted great. In the end, we really enjoyed our experience at Coral Reef. In fact, we plan on going back during our next trip.
This has always been our favorite spot and DHS. I think this is Disney dining at it's best - good food, amazing theme, and wonderful cast members. It's a completely immersive experience. I love all the attention to detail in the restaurant. I remember seeing some of those same items in my house when I was growing up. The cast members here always make you feel right at home - even if they are making you set the table or telling you to eat your vegetables. The food here has always been consistently good. It's not gourmet fare by any standard, but it's well done comfort food. The fried chicken and the chicken pot pie are my two favorite menu items. The milkshakes and desserts are also great, and I love that I can get a cherry or vanilla coke.
We decided to visit Restaurantosaurus when we heard they had Shrimp Po'Boys, and I was very pleasantly surprised at our dining experience. The menu itself isn't huge - hot dogs, hamburgers, the aforementioned Shrimp Po'Boy, a salad, and a vegetable sub. We were there with a large party and tried almost everything on the menu, and everything was given a thumbs up. The shrimp on my Po'boy was plump and freshly cooked. My husband enjoyed his burger, and my friends enjoyed their hot dog and vegetable sub. The vegetable sub also comes with sweet potato fries which was another big hit. This restaurant also has a ton of seating so we have never had to wait for someone else to vacate a table, it has a nice toppings bar for the hot dog and hamburgers, and it has drink stations where you can get refills (which is a rarity at WDW!). This place doesn't always get a lot of love, but I think it's a great choice while at the AK
The food here is fine, but the best part of eating here is the awesome murals that are all over the building. The cast members love explaining the common theme in each room, and y children love to soak in all the details. The pizza that is served is fine and similar to most other counter service pizza places at WDW. My favorite items on the menu are the Italian sandwich and the Antipasto Salad. Both are very good and the portion size is pretty big. All in all, this is a nice place to eat while at AK especially during days when the weather is hot or if it's rainy.
We had a nice experience here during our most recent dinner there. The service was good, and the food was fresh, hot, and delicious. I was a big fan of the prime rib they served while my husband liked the pork loin. They also had a seafood stew that was excellent. I think this is a good choice for both adventurous eaters and for picky eaters. There are some dishes with exotic spices while others are more simple and recognizable. There was a huge slection of desserts and all that I tried were great. This is definitely a nice way to end the day at Animal Kingdom!
If your a guy and love beer then this is the place for you. Great beers and also special Oktoberfest brews. I have been here twice and loved the food and entertainment. Staff has always been very nice and the atmosphere couldn't be better.
I had the meatball sub. You order at one end and pick up at the other, kind of like subway. I also got a little cup of about 20 grapes for $2 and a diet pop. Pop only comes in one size (not big), but the refills are free. This didn't seem like a huge problem when they explained it after I ordered an XL pop. And a brownie. The sandwich was ready pretty quickly and was suprisingly good. It was made on a funky kind of flat kind of bread, not a hoagie kind of bun. The grapes were fresh. I didn't even finish the whole sandwich because I was so full. Had the brownie later that night...they're huge brownies...it was yummy. So based on food, I'd have to give them a great score. It's loud and crowded, of course. It's still Disney, but good food. HOWEVER, I had a problem. I stopped to explain this to a guy replenishing cups and napkins. "One of your chairs is kind of broken. The seat is only attached to the wooden seat base in the back. So, when you sit down to pull your chair in, your finger can easily slide in, just a little bit, between the two, causing it to be smashed between them when you sit down, like this (held up finger, all red and purple and swollen at the tip.) I dont think its broken, but someone else could easily break a finger, even a kid. I put it over there (pointed) by the high chairs. I'm not complaining; I just wanted to let you know, so that nobody else gets hurt." And the guy is nodding while I talk. When I finish talking, he keeps nodding and, with a spirit of helpfulness, he says, in a thick accent, "You want high chair?" "No, no thank you." I shook my head. "I don't want a high chair." He appears confused. People are waiting on me, so I say, "Forget it. It's okay." i smile and move to a girl behind the counter. I get about two sentences into my story and she turns and begins to walk away while I talk. She pauses and looks back for a second to say, "Sorry. Hold on." I hold on. I really want to save someone else....especially a kid who sticks their finger in there...from getting hurt. Then a manager-looking guy comes up and the girl waves at him to attended to me. He, too, appears extremely busy and a bit miffed, but he listens, nodding distractedly and looking around while I talk. When I'm done, he says, "Thank you," and turns to attend to the food. I don't know if he actually heard anything I said. Of all three of them, the guy who couldn't understand me was the one who appeared to care the most. I hope someone fixed the chair. I hope it didn't get grabbed and put back on the floor to injure more people. My finger tip has since turned black under the nail. It still hurts. If a little kid sticks their finger in there, it could really do some damage. They could lose a fingertip! I'd give them an eight or nine for food and quick delivery of food. The broken chair and black finger wouldn't have been mentioned if I thought they cared even a little bit about preventing it from happening to someone else. But I don't think they did. Since they have so little regard for their customers' safety, I knock the review down. I think safety should count.
And another trip to WCC. As the last five or so years have been hit-or-miss, my hopes weren't up too high. We were seated quickly...maybe a five minute wait, tops. It was great! We had the All You Can Eat skillet and everything was fantastic. Juicy, tasty chicken. Awesome ribs. Everything was yummy and nothing was dry. Excellent cornbread. The server was fun and stayed on top of refills for food and drinks without being asked. We were even lucky enough to be a table that was involved in part of the fun. If they had brought some wet-naps, I'd say it was a perfect meal. But they didn't, so it wasn't...but it was close! Our napkins were the drink-sized ones that say "Disney Parks" on them. Thought I'd mention that, since Napkin Quality is important these days. :)
I really think that what Disney have tried to do with Landscape of flavors is fantastic! I love that there are healthy and interesting options and that a number of the dishes are made fresh to order. You don't see nasty chicken fingers, french fries and dried out burgers everywhere like you do in a typical Disney food court. I dined there twice, the first time the food was remarkable! Nearly on par to what you would get at a table service restaurant. It was hot, fresh and very well seasoned. I had the mongolian fish with cauliflower with tomato and the whole grain rice. Each meal from the grill/tandori section comes with fresh naan bread. As they were plating our food we watched the man making the naan to order. We decided to treat ourselves and have dessert as well- I chose the everything brownie and it was out of this world! I went out on a limb choosing the brownie because I find Disney brownies to be more like bricks than any kind of baked good, but they definately got this one right! Its fudgy and covered with mini marshmallows, mini M&M's, walnuts, and brown sugar. So good! Unfortunately, our second visit was a huge let down! We were ordering 3 dishes for our party- 2 fish and one chicken. The chicken sits under a heat lamp and the fish is cooked to order. We ordered our two fish but they only put one on the grill, we pointed it out to them and the second piece of fish was added. While we were waiting for the fish the cast member began plating the chicken at this point the fish isn't going to be ready for more than five minutes. The already dried out chicken is now sitting fully plated with rice and vegetables while we wait. The naan bread wasn't being made to order either and was sitting under a heat lamp. Our first fish was ready and plated before the second fish came off the grill. Overall the execution of the concept was a disaster on our second trip. The food was cold and just nowhere near as good as it had been the time before. It was a huge disappointment. We had the brownie again to try to salvage our feelings about Landscape of flavors. It was just about as good as the first time but it was missing the brown sugar. Its amazing what a difference a few weeks can make at a Disney dining location! If our second trip had been our first we would have left with a very poor impression. We're going to go back again at some point to see which of our two visits is the norm.
We stayed at the new Finding Nemo suites & this food court totally exceeded our expectations! The prices were similar to what you'd find at any other value resort, but the food was SO good! Surf & turf burger, fresh smoothies, & whole wheat chicken pasta - all of these & more were totally worth the money. Plus your surrounded by great themed rooms! We'll for sure be back...
The Crystal Palace is a staple character meal for us on every single Disney World trip. We've always done breakfast & this was our first dinner here. It was great food and the characters were just as great at dinner as they are for breakfast! Our waiter was a little less than "Disney quality" compared to all other dining experiences on this trip, but that's our only little complaint. We also really liked having dinner instead of breakfast, because we spent our morning walking onto ride after ride in Fantasyland. Then by the time our 6pm reservation came around we were exhausted and ready to sit in the cool restaurant & enjoy the Pooh gang. Love this restaurant!
My wife & I enjoyed our anniversary dinner here while mom kept the 2 year-old for an early bed time... it was such an amazing dinner! I was so blown away by the quality of the food and drinks. Yes, we spent a little more than we might back home, but it was so worth it. And even though we didn't have our little one with us, there were plenty of families enjoying the more upscale dining here. We shared the crab cake for an appetizer (SO good!), then split a delicious caser salad, wife had a bellini & I got some delicious "flying fish" specialty drink with gin... thinking about it now & my mouth is watering. My entree was a potato covered red snapper, & my wife had scallops with cheese risotto - again, just amazing. Our waitress from Hong Kong was super nice and gave us several little free treats to take back to our Art-of-Animation Suite for the rest of our family not at dinner. I was a little embarrassed when they asked me to please observe the "gentlemen's rule" of no hats while dining... we were dressed nicely after going back for a shower after a day at Animal Kingdom, but that ball cap had to go! :) I would highly recommend the Flying Fish Cafe!
We've been to Disney World several times, but this trip was our first time to visit 1900 Park Fare. It was one of the best character experiences we've ever had! The breakfast was fantastic (typical Disney quality buffet) with super friendly staff - both the waitress and welcoming group of hostesses. Our 2 year-old daughter is in love with Pooh & Alice, so this was really a home-run. Alice & Mary Poppins both took the time to really chat with her and patiently pose for a few pictures. We loved it & will plan to return in the future! It was also nice to do this on a Saturday morning at 10:30am, when most people are in the parks but we hadn't planned to be in park that day... just sleep in, enjoy a long breakfast & ride the monorail a little extra & shop at a few places. It was much better than feeling rushed to get to the parks before the lines built up too much.
My family and I went to Via Napoli twice on our recent trip, and honestly, I could have gone again. The pizza was to die for, and so was everything we sampled from the menu. The atmosphere was great, as was the service. I would get their signature pizza (margherita,) perhaps a side order of their meatballs, or their risotto balls.
First off, the pizza is great. If you are used to pizza from Pizza Hut, or other chain pizza places in America, you probably won't like the pizza here. They don't overload it with sauce, which is nice. Highly recommended!
If you are into soda fountain's or the nostalgic 50's theme, this is a great place to go for a bite to eat and a shake. Went for lunch one day when Beach's & Cream was packed, wanted something quick, air conditioned and a shake so the Fountain was the spot to go. Food is great, Huge portions, wonderful service, and even better deserts. Give it a shot next time your in the area!
After eating at so many places in the World, this was a hidden gem we tried. It was the BEST we ever had! Get the Fantasmic package even if you are not going to see Fantasmic. You get more food for your money!
We recently ate at the Tortuga Tavern for lunch. It was really good for the price. The portions were generous and fresh. There is a toppings bar that allows you to add as much lettuce, salsa, and cheese as you want. The only con is the menu is limited.
We wanted to try something new so we made a reservation at the Tusker House. I was a little concerned when I made the reservation but I was pleasantly surprised!!! The food was amazing! Even the most picky eaters in our party were happy. We will definitely dine here again!!! P.S. The hummus is the best I have ever eaten.
We ate there a year ago and had a bad meal...thinking it was a fluke we tried it again and it was awful again...how can you NOT cook a filet correctly? It was dry and full of salt! Spend your two credits elsewhere on the Disney Dining...
On my most recent trip (5/2012) I did not make ADRs because my friends and I prefer to wing it and go with the flow. Well we wnated sushi and I knew I would need a reservation at the California Grill and Kona Cafe so instead we headed to Kona Island for dinner. Our waiter was great and even went and got the Chef since my friend has food allergies. The Chef was wonderful, she told us what menu items would work for us, asked what favorites we typically order when we go out for sushi taking this info and helping us figure out a delicious dinner. The only draw backs I would say would be seating or rather the lack there of and someone hadn't got to cleaning up after a previous patron.
We were very excited to have dinner at the famous Cat Cora's Restaurant, Unfortunately it was one of the worst places we ate at on our 10 day vacation at Disney World. They sat us quickly, which was great and the appetizer was delicious but when our Entrees arrived my sons fish was very dry,my wifes vegetables were mooshy and my short ribs were substituded for a big fatty chunk of Stew Meat..........Really STEW MEAT!!!!!And Lastly the doughnuts we ordered for desert that took 20 minutes to make, were hard as a rock! We Will NEVER eat there again! Try Portobello at Downtown Disney, now thats a good restaurant!
My husband & I tried out the brand new Tutto Gusto wine cellar this past Saturday (5/5/2012). This was the perfect place to duck out of the heat & grab a bite to eat. We had a nice crisp glass of white wine and picked out a few small plates. We tried the selection of 3 with the Finocchiona (salami with fennel), Cacciatorini (sausge with garlid & dry red wine), & Robiola (a soft creamy cheese) that was served with Focaccia Rustica. We also got an order of olives and an order of the Insalata Di Mare Trapanese. Everything we had was great! The Cacciatorini sausage was "porky, fatty goodness". The Foccaccia Rustica was more cracker like than I thought it would be, but it made a good accompaniment to the sausages & cheeses. My only complaint about this place was that the service seemed a little disorganized. However, to be fair, they had been open less than a week when we went there. We are looking forward to going back & trying more of their offerings. This make a really nice addition to the world showcase. I hope that WDW continues to add places like this. One other note - they take the Tables in Wonderland card here.
We ate here and left very happy- DH had the Turkey and monterey jack on ciabatta with chipotle mayo and a side 8.99 & I had the Sweet and sour chicken with Jasmine rice 9.99. Both were very tasty, with fluffy rice on mine and a nice large ciabatta on his. We noticed that the clean up crew was very prompt in clearing tables- and I spied some soy sauce and wet-naps on an end table as we were leaving(wish I had those before the meal). All in all, a nice experience.
I made an ADR for dinner on 4/22. The hostess congratulated us and then tried to seat us (2 forty somethings, honeymoon, no kids) next to a toddler in full tilt screaming melt-down. She seemed to resent re-seating us. The waiter was initially friendly (but we waited a long while to get any attention from him). The chips & salsa were nasty- the green salsa verde was rather tasteless, and the red salsa had the consistency and taste of lousy spaghetti sauce- bitter and devoid of any tomato or onion chunks. We ordered the taco trio appetizer and DH had another "sampler" appetizer- both were second rate food, served with a dash of "oh, you aren't going to get the FULL meal" attitude from the server. It's a beautiful space, but the local mexican place around the corner from us can whip up 110% better food than this place.Save your time & money, this place is not worth it.
We made the ADR and noted that it was our honeymoon. We ate there during the week of 4/22-4/28, it was either Tuesday or Wednesday The senior man who seated us was very sweet, but we were disappointed that we were squeezed into a tight spot next to a table with 3 kids who were REALLY whining and crying & a French couple with a hyper toddler who cried, Plus a family of about 8 who argued loudly near us. With the TV's being loud & all the whining/screaming/arguing,it was not very easy to have a decent conversation. The chef came out to advise us (since I have a peanut allergy), and our food arrived quickly. Our server was too slammed to be doing the usual playful banter (except for when he passed birthday cards out for the crying twins- and noted that "I know all of you forgot the twin's birthday, but I got them a card"- we all signed their birthday cards). The other server in an adjacent room seemed to be having a lot more fun with his diners.DH liked his fied chicken a lot- it was very tasty. My chicken pot pie was ok, the sauce was alot more cheese flavored than the traditional pot pie flavor, and the crust was light & flaky. The apple cobbler desert was ok, not really anything to write home about. This isn't the place to find diet food or have a good conversation, but the comfort food is ok.
We arrived at 8 pm,I ordered the Teriyaki chicken. The rice was nice & fluffy, the veggies were freshly steamed, and the chicken was plentiful. The teriyaki chicken bowl was more than enough to keep me full. We sat at one of the tables outdoor near the garden, and it was a nice break form the pre-Illuminations hustle & bustle at Epcot. The servers were very nice, and the tables were cleaned off very quickly.
We read about the nice burgers and icy cold beer- and it sounded like a true paradise after a hot day at MK. We tried the chips & salsa- very good, nice fresh chips. The burger was amazing- I ordered the grilled pineapple & cheese burger, what a wonderful taste sensation. The burgers were done exactly as we ordered them, the music was loud enough to enjoy without drowning out our conversation, and the service was fast & friendly. Next time, we will be making a beeline for Paradiso 37!
After reading sooo many glowing reviews, we booked an ADR for Liberty Tree & noted that it was our honeymoon on the ADR. The Hostess congratulated us, then sat us in a room with 2 screaming kids on one side and a very cranky toddler inches away from me. We decided to try to make the best of it, but the rest of the experience was abysmal. I ordered the Colony salad (dressing on the side, please, and is it possible to add a little bacon pretty please?). My salad arrived drenched in oil, no bacon or server in sight to ask for a replacement salad. DH got the roast pork sandwich- the bread was shiny/dripping with oil & the meat was greasy as well. Our server took forever to ask us if all was ok, and asked us if we wanted to order dessert- bu this time we had headaches from the crying kids & upset stomachs from the grease. I'd skip this place if I were you, it's not the amazing place that the other reviews led me to believe.:(
We eat at Mama's on every trip the last being in September, 2011. The calamari appetiser is very, very good and my spaghetti and meatballs (a favorite) was excellent. My wifes margherrta(sp?) pizza was delicious. We enjoy Mama's so much that we have an ADR there this August for my 70th birthday. Service is prompt, the lobby is cramped but servicable.
We didn't discover this place until a friend recommended it. Always passed right by it for no good reason. We're sorry we did! My advice to you - try the lobster roll. It's absolutely deicious. But we've never had anything we didn't love there, so I don't think you can go wrong. The theming, as with everything else on property, is excellent. Plenty of seating. I love sitting upstairs, where just about any window seat gives you a nice view of the surrounding area (Frontierland, Haunted Mansion, Fantasyland - depending on which side of the building you're on). It's become a very special place for us, we always look forward to eating there.
The food was amazing here and the portion sizes were huge!
We ate at the California Grill to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. The food, service and view was out of this world. The waiter advised us well on wines and informed us about the viewing gallery on the top of the contemporary to watch Wishes fireworks. The head waiter presented my wife with a prearranged Eternity Ring in a glass Slipper before desert which she was thrilled with ! In summary we were made to feel very special. Paul and Laura - England.
We are planning our third trip back to disney and have tried different rest. each time.. I just don't get Boma or like. Disney has outstanding dining but this is just not it for us. Then our brother wanted to try it on another trip and felt the same way as us. Not our cup of tea at all!
I had ate here back in 2004 with my wife and the food and service were top notch so I made reservations for our party of 6 in February of 2012. This time we arrived on time but yet had to wait 45 minutes before they seated us, the service was just okay, the food was pathetic. I couldn't believe we were in the same restaurant to tell you the truth. We would of been much better off to go to a counter service and it would not of cost almost $400.
When first going here I had low expectations because of other reviews, however I was pleasently surprised! I got the Roasted Chicken Breast and it was amazing! The staff was friendly and the view was awesome! Overall it was an amazing time!
Our children love this place. The food is how American's ate in the 50's "Meat and Potatoes"....we've never had a bad waiter/waitress...they always make us laugh. The children love how you get to view the dessert menu! Look at the menus on the board before you go and eat...this is not a "health food" restaurant...many of the low reviews are because they didn't like the food selection...rule #1 plan your WDW trip. Great food and great atmosphere. We will go to the 50's Cafe every trip
The food quality is fantastic, my family loves the hand scooped milk shakes. This is the PERFECT lunch spot for a salad and/or deli sandwich. We visit WDW yearly and always make sure we have a lunch at the Plaza. Very cozy with high quality food at a reason price (considering it's Disney).
We are DVC members and make this the first restaurant on every trip. Can't wait to go again. Bring your camera to take pictures and watch the fireworks. They pump the music up to the outstide deck.
What a disappointment. Our server was awful, and you had to wait in a line about 20 deep just to get any carved meats. All food was average at best, and nothing seemed really authentic. This is definitely on our list for "Never again restaurants".
We had 2 alcoholic beverages, 1 appetizer, and 2 entrees. Our bill was almost $80, and I can't wait to do it again. The food was probably the best we have ever had in Disney.
absolutely loved the spicy jerk wings, a nice little kick to them. The ribs were very good too!!
I was just able to try out some of the new menu items at the House of Blues. I really enjoyed the old menu but the new one has so many great sounding options. We decided to split the short rib sliders as an appetizer. They were fantastic, by far the highlight of the entire meal. I will be getting the short rib entree next time for sure! I had the jambalaya, which was good and the portion size wasn't outrageously big. It was more of a creole style jambalaya and was good but it really wasn't good enough to justify its price tag. If you want really good jambalaya (and the best cornbread on the planet!) for half the cost take a trip down the road to The Big Easy in Winter Garden. I was happy to see that house of blues still has the white chocolate banana bread pudding. It was still very good but is no longer served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream :-(. Overall I really enjoy House of Blues and I recommend it but somehow I'm always surprised at the huge bill we get at the end of the meal. Its good food but it comes at a fairly high price.
I recently had the opportunity to have breakfast at Kouzzina. It was a very pleasant surprise! The food was excellent, the service adequate (our server could have been more friendly), and the atmosphere was nice and quiet. I had the turkey and sweet potato hash topped with two perfectly poached eggs and an arugula salad. It was fresh, wholesome, perfectly seasoned and very tasty. It was served with a buttery crossiant. I wouldn't hesitate to return to Kouzzina and hope to try dinner at some point in the near future.
It's a must go everytime we go. Don't know how anyone complains about anything here. Food is outstanding. Atmosphere is incredible. That dessert is to die for.
Dinner is just ok, Breakfast is our favorite!! All you need to know... Pooh's French Toast. Bet fried french toast we ever had. My God! haha. Everything is delicious and it's a great way to start your morning in MK. Breakfast is a 10 Dinner is a 6
Burgers are to die for!! My fave anywhere!! Of course you don't have to stay at the Beach Club to enjoy but staying there and hitting Beaches & Cream is pure Disney!! Even if we're not staying at a Boardwalk resort we'll still park at one on Epcot day just so we can hit Beaches & Cream before calling it a night!! Will agree that space is small and waits are long (no ADRs accepted) but well worth it!!
This is an ok restaurant as far as the food if that's the only thing you are going for you may be disappointed. The atmosphere is good but better if there is a scuba diving tour going on or if you see a diver feeding. When making reservations by phone ask for feeding times.
The food is pretty good. The taco salad is really good. Good options or all to eat and the fixin bar is great. The kids love the hot cheese or their fries. If you go for lunch or dinner try and go during be of the parades if you sit on the frontier side you can enjoy the parade while you eat.
Ohana is always one of our favorites. Food is good and there's plenty of it. Keep in mind the meal is mainly meats. The atmosphere is great they have coconut races for the little ones and of course if you book your seating at the right time you can experience wishes from magic kingdom. Or you can eat and then watch wishes at the beach with one of the best views. Take advantage of this great resort and take a walk on the beach.
The food is decent. I found the breakfast food is better than dinner. We have eaten here since my kids were little and this is one of the paces they want to go back to every year even at 14 and 11. Make reservations as soon as you can as it books up quick. The later time for breakfast is nice because it's an in between time and less crazy. Earlier times have really young kids. This place is a must Disney do!!!
The food is ok. Needs more food choices. The entertainment from the staff makes this a must do!! Definately should be a Disney experience
Ok. LOTS of character attention. GREAT food. Kids ate a LOT. Great service. What more can you ask for?
Our server at 50's was great. SO CUTE, and flirted a little with my father in law, made jokes with my two boys, and had us laughing half the time we were there. I ate probably 3 bites of my chicken pot pie as it just wasn't what I wanted. My husband said his pot roast was very tender and delicious and my mother in law enjoyed her fried chicken. the dessert- a fudge brownie sundae, was nothing spectacular- a basic brownie with ice cream and chocolate sauce. My husband had the apple pie/cobbler and enjoyed it. The milk shakes we ordered with lunch were SO RICH- way too sweet and may be part of the reason I didn't enjoy my lunch as much. We may try to go there again sometime, but between 50's Prime Time and Sci-fi, we enjoyed the Sci-Fi Dine in a bit more.
I have not yet eaten here, but kdlyte's review sold me. My husband and i both got choked up reading it and we will be asking for Chef Michael as we have a few allergies in our family as well. Thank you for sharing your review. We are looking forward to going there in September. Be Blessed!
Pecos Bill offers high priced, low quality, fast food, although at busy times you will queue for 20 mins at the register, and then another 10 at the collection window. I most recently had the BBQ Pork Sandwich. It was small (around 4 or 5 mouthfuls), served on low quality, highly processed white bread roll, along with the usual french fries. The description says BBQ Pork, but it would seem that DIsney's idea of BBQ is pulled pork drenched in artificially flavored sugary syrup. For nearly $10, you get a high fat, high calorie entree, with no real nutritional value. When you consider that you can typically get a footlong at Subway, filled with vegetables, meats, and real wheat bread for $5, it is quite shocking what Disney do at fast food outlets for twice the price. In the context of the other offerings in the Magic Kingdom, Pecos Bill is on par. A lot of people like the stuff served here, but if you are wanting REAL food, and not processed junk, you will not like this place.
We had a fabulous experience from the time we arrived til the time we left. had ADR's. Waited maybe 5 min, drinks on table quickly. Fabulous service. EXCELLENT food, friendly staff- the carved meats were wonderful. the cinnamon raisin french toast, breakfast casseroles, etc., quinoa, so much to choose from. The Kenyan coffee press (?) was so cool. Loved having my own pot of coffee and my 2 boys ate PLENTY and both said they would want to come back. The AKL is majestic and beautiful and everything about our experience was exceptional. Looking forward to going back to Boma again.
I agree with most of the reviews. The food is average at best but the theming and/or atmosphere is pure Disney. I hate to review service (because how good or bad it is one time doesn't necessarily mean you're getting the same the next) but we had a great waiter who went over the menu in detail and had us all laughing with his sense of humor. It's one of those places you have to experience at least once or every few visits. We did it in the Spring of '09 and just made reservations for our Aug. '12 trip.
The salt and vinegar fries were good but the lobster sliders really were great. I would recommend this for someone who wants real lobster taste. Only negative service was a little slow.
My wife and I went to the Coral Reef in December as our meal to reserve tickets to the Candlelight Procession. We hadn't been to the CR in 20 years and it will be at least another 20 before we go again. The fish was over done, the sides were undercooked. Service was slow and snobby. The fish tank lacked live fish. Over all a bad experience.
On our recent trip to WDW we were finally able to score a reservation to Le Cellier. It was absolutely worth it. The scallops that my wife had for an appetizer were the best either of us have ever had. I was ready to bribe our waitress for the recipe to the cheddar cheese soup that I had for my appetizer. My wife loved her cod and my rib-eye was also very good (although I have had better steak here in Texas). Then to finish things off I had an awesome cheese plate along with a great ice wine. Throw in great and friendly service, a neat atmosphere and I can see why this place gets booked six months out.
Best snack food at all of WDW! Only other place that I know of where you can get this amazing treat is the Dole Pineapple Plantation on Oahu.
If you're looking for some quick, walk-up food out in the World Showcase, this one isn't bad. Sushi is about the same thing that you'd get at your grocery store.
This place is a definite can't miss. We ate there for the first time this past trip and will definitely be making it back. My wife's favorite food is shrimp and she said that the shrimp curry that there was the best that she has ever had anywhere. My wild boar appetizer and filet mignon for my entree were phenomenal. Paired with some great south African wines, it was the perfect way to start our vacation.
We ate here back in 2008 and thought that it was pretty good but nothing to write home about. Sitting next to the aquarium is really the highlight of this place. The food is not bad but we've had much better seafood elsewhere at WDW. My biggest complaint is that even though we showed up 15 minutes early for our reservation, we were seated 30 minutes late....and this was during the slow season.
My wife and I ate at the California Grill for the first time on our recent trip to WDW. As advertised, the views were amazing and the food was just as impressive. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful with suggesting things on the menu. We both had a snapper in paella that was simply amazing. I would give this place a 10/10 except for one thing. If you are on the DDP, there are particular sushi (appetizers) that you can't get. Of course these were the first two things that I requested. No where on the menu or the WDW restaurant overview does it mention this. Aside from that, this place is a can't miss.
This is another buffet meal that you should make a point of trying at least once (especially if you happen to be staying at AKL). This is one of my favorite places at WDW to have dinner. I can't think of anything that I put on my plate that wasn't full of flavor and wonderfully cooked. I'm not a big breakfast person but I even enjoyed that....with my favorite part being the unique juice that they serve.
A lot of people cringe when you tell them that a restaurant is a buffet. No need to worry here. The food is very good, the wait staff very friendly and the entertainment great. We've eaten there on our last two visits and will definitely be going back on our next trip to WDW.
After spending an entire day at Animal Kindom, and staying at Kidani Village (DVC Member!) we thought we would round out the experience by dining at Yak and Yeti... what a let down! The restaurant was due to close soon, but we were far fromt the last family in the place. Before the dessert menu came, cleaning people starting their final cleaning of our area by spraying and wiping down tables all around us - stinking out our space. Then, people starting sweeping all around us - banging and bumping into tables and chairs. With the thoughts of all that dust flying around we couldn't finish our dessert. But the topper was when the waitress went to great length to tell us the best way to leave her a tip while using our dining plan... needless to say, we didn't leave our usual 22 percent!!
we ate breakfast here almost everyday and it was delicious! Everybody is so happy and it was so peaceful looking out the window! Reflilable mugs are a must and there are a multitude of choices for lunch and breakfast:)
Between the shakes and the 2 sandwiches (Sausage and Ceaser) This place is one of my faves. I hit this place up every time I am at the Studios. You wont be disappointed.
Dec 2011. I took a chance and ordered the Spicy Chicken Waffle sandwich and could not have been more pleasantly surprised. It was a little bit messy because the waffle is basically just folded around the chicken and greens (I believe arugala). All the flavors blended together very well and I had a lot of people who found the sandwich interesting but were not adventerous enough to order asking how I liked it. I loved it. Very flavorful, surpisingly light (but filling) and a very refreshing change to the normal, cheeseburger, chicken fingers or caeser salad options that seem to be overwhelming the quick service options. Great fast service and different than normal options make this a great place for a snack or lighter meal.
During the Kingdom Konsultant AEP in January we enjoyed a delicious meal at Citricos and were able to sit at the Chef's Domain in a private room. Everything about the meal and the service was perfect. The Arancini for an appetizer I could have had for an entire meal. It was delicious. That was followed up by a citrus salad. I had the Oak-Grilled Filet of Beef for dinner - perfect! And the dessert was a sampler of a Chocolate Banana Torte, Lemon Cheesecake and a cobbler. I can't say enough about how great this restaurant is. When I can book my ADR's for our September trip this is at the top of my list!
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. Boma. I sampled every single item on the buffet. Everything was delicious, fresh, the atmosphere/ambiance is very nice, the service was great and this was the ONLY meal we ate(11:00 breakfast) all day and we were not hungry again. My two boys, ages 3 and 7 ate and ate and ate. My favorite part of the buffet was probably the hand-carved ham and turkey and the sauces that were offered with it. The service was great and it is our family's favorite restaurant IN disney world. We have not been for dinner, but plan to try it on our next visit.
My wife and I have eaten at quite a few restaurants @ WDW and this was hands down the worst. We arrived 15 minutes before our reservation. At least a dozen people arrived after us and all were seated before us. 45 minutes after our reservation (and only after making quite a fuss with the hostess) did we finally get seated. I understand if this was during the busy time of year but the restaurant was only 3/4 full so there was no reason why we should not have been seated earlier. Next disappointment, the wait staff was slow and inattentive. Finally, the food was cold, bland and uninspired. We will never go to this place.
I agree with most of the reviews thus far. The food is great and you get plenty of it. The fried chicked and mashed potatoes are awesome!! The first time we went we had a young waitress so kind of hard for her to act like a "mother" but she was still very good. On our second visit we did get the "motherly" type who told me to take my hat off and my wife to get her elbows off the table. The kids got a kick out of it. We did have to wait for a bit once even with reservations but it wasn't a ridiculous amount of time. If you want to wait to sit in one of the "kitchens" in front of the televisions you have to let the hostess know because it's not automatic.
It is obvious that she spends NO time at this place as the food was not near her supervision or ability....she should take her endorsement off the marquis
Great selection, good edible-quality food. Stayed at Pop twice, eaten here many times. Get your hot chocolate early though, as the throngs with their refillable mugs tap that dispenser out early. My favorite is the ice cream sundae at the dessert bar (which you can use a snack credit for!), and the tie dye cheesecake. Bring your own bottle of Sutter Home (or hopefully something better) if you drink wine, it'll save you a bit. Very fair pricing for what you get. Good breakfast, will save you some time than getting it in a park plus you'll get a better meal.
This is our go-to CS in Animal Kingdom (even over Flame Tree). Great outdoor themed seating area, and the portions could be easily shared with other family members (maybe 2 orders for 3 diners). Relly like the chicken and beef offerings. Not the best Chinese I've ever had, but considering the location, it gets 7/10.