Restaurant suggestions for a newbie!! Please!!

[mindyjoh]

We are going for the first time as a family the last week of September (I have been but it's been a LOONG time!). I would love to hear some of everyone's favorite restaurant suggestions. I want to be ready with ideas before it's time to make reservations.

Thank you!!!:mickey:

[deedeenmickey]

Welcome to Intercot!:welcome:

You have came to the right place! I can start you out with a few and if you don't like them hang on and someone else will be around soon with some more.

We like Biergarten in Germany at Epcot, Crystal Palace at MK, Boma at AK Lodge these are buffets. I don't know why we seem to prefer them; maybe because everyone can get something they like. We have very different taste. DHS needs some different resturants we don't really like any of them except maybe Sci-fi but it is more the atmosphere than the food.

I hope you have a great time planning be sure to make those ADRs at your 90 day mark so you get what you want!

[Maleficent_vf]

Oh, there are so many good options...Le Cellier Steakhouse in EPCOT, the Garden Grill (character meal), Hollywood Brown Derby in DHS, Narcossee's at Grand Floridian, the breakfast buffet at Boma's (AKL), breakfast at Fresh: Mediterranean Marketplace at the Dolphin, Columbia Harbor House in the Magic Kingdom, Earl of Sandwich in Downtown Disney...there are soooo many more. It all depends on what kind of meal you're looking for - buffet, traditional table service, quick service.

I haven't had the opportunity to try it, but the new picnic service at AK sounds like great fun...and a good additional for a park that seems to have limited food options.

Happy Eating!

[DisneyGlutton]

Any of the Signature Restaurants (except Brown Derby) are a safe, if potentially pricey, bet; California Grill and Flying Fish are the best imho. Boma is a great buffet. I am leery to give other options, as they tend to be controversial; while I love both Coral Reef and Le Cellier, other people think they are very overrated.

[PixieMagic]

#1 - Teppan Edo - Japan
#2 - OHana - Polynesian
#3 - Rose & Crown - UK
#4 - Coral Reef - FW

If you have any questions PM me and I am happy to respond!!!

BTW - don't waste time @ Tony's in MK...not worth it....

[SBETigg]

My family favorites:

Finer dining (Signature Dining):
California Grill- breathtaking views
Narcoossee's- casual elegance

Family Fun:
'Ohana (Polynesian)
Boma (African-inspired buffet)
Teppan Edo (Japan Pavilion)
San Angel Inn (great atmosphere, Mexico)
Sci-Fi Dine In (for snacks, burgers, lunch- not dinner).

[MississippiDisneyFreak]

For table service we really liked:

1) LeCellier-steakhouse for dinner
2) Kona-breakfast
3) Crystal Palace-favorite buffet (characters too)
(4) Rainforest Cafe-Animal Kingdom location

For Counter Service:

1) Wolfgang Puck Express-Downtown Disney
2)Flametree BBQ-Animal Kingdom
3) Starring Rolls-Hollywood Studios
4) Pecos Bills-Magic Kingdom
5) Fish N Chips-UK Pavilion Epcot

[RedSoxFan]

We like:

Chef Mickeys
Prime Time 50's
Mama Melrose
Le Cellier
Raglan Road
ESPN
Big River Grille & Brewing Works

[c&d]

We like:
Artist Point
Narcossee's
Trail's End Buffet
Sci Fi Diner
Chef Mickey's

[sassy2000]

Our fave character meals are:
Chef Mickey dinner
Ohana Breakfast
Cinderella's Royal Table
Garden Grill
Our fave non-character meals are:
Ohana dinner
50's Prime Time Cafe
Boma dinner
Chefs de France
Whispering Canyon Cafe

There are plenty of great places to dine. It is hard to just pick a few. :mickey:

[ledudes]

So many it's hard to choose....
Le Cellier (their signature tenderloin is to die for)
Boma (great unique foods for a nice change)
Castle breakfast or crystal palace breakfast are nice for their atmosphere and good breakfast.
Kona Cafe has good food and yummy bread
Wolfgang Puck cafe has delicious food...my favorite is the squash ravioli and the tuna appetizer

[MOJoe]

Suggestions will vary for different families. If your children are young, then character meals will rate high. If it is just adults, California Grill, Flying Fish and Narcoossee's will be right up there. So with qualifiers, here's some of our favorites.

Fun for all:
O'hanas
Sci-Fi
Crystal Palace
Coral Reef

More for adults:
California Grill
Brown Derby
Le Cellier

Leave the kids behind:
Flying Fish
Narcoossee's

Hope this helps. Have fun planning!:thumbsup:

[tdk316]

Try to get to Ohana for a character breakfast the morning you're planning on being in the MK. The food is great and you can get some photos with Mickey without waiting in line at the MK. Plus, you can take the monorail to the MK after breakfast. You may have to take a cab to the Poly from whatever resort you're staying at, but it's well worth it IMHO. :mickey:

[tcswife]

No particular Order!!!

# 1 Le Celliar (EPCOT~Canada)

#2 Plaza Restaurant (Main Street U.S.A)

# 3 Chef Mickey's (Contemporary Resort)

# 4 Flame Tree Barbeque ( Animal Kingdom-CS)

# 5 'Ohana ( Polynesian Resort)
:mickey:

[EeyoresBestFriend]

Welcome ~

Our Fav's are:

Teppan (Japanese pavilion ~ Epcot)
Marrakesh ( Moroccan pavilion ~ Epcot)
50's Diner (American comfort food ~ DHS)
Boma ( African ~ Animal Kindom Resort)

You won't need ressies for these, but are good to eat at or try when you are there:
Starlight Rays (Magic Kingdom)
Dole whips (Aloha Island ~ Magic Kingdom)
Earl of Sandwiches (DTD)
French Bakery (in france pavilion ~ Epcot)

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There are sooo many good and tasty things to eat there ~ it's a good thing that we have to walk so much!:D

Have fun!

[DANAM]

:welcome: To INTERCOT!

Our favorite Table Services are:
Teppan Edo
'Ohana's Breakfast and dinner
1900 Park Fare Breakfast and Dinner
Le Cellier
Hollywood and Vine

Our Favorite Counter Services are:
Wolf Gang Puck Express (DTD)
Flame Tree BBQ
Yak and Yeti
Pecos Bill

Have fun planning your trip!!!

[dream6]

I'll keep it to my top three so that you aren't tooooo overwhelmed :) I'm sure you will receive more options than you will have time to try! That means you have to plan another vacation...

1. The Brown Derby
2. Boma
3. San Angel Inn

Have a great time!

[Minnie97]

For each park I like Cosmic Rays for Magic kingdom, Coral Reef for Epcot, 50's Prime time for Disney's Hollywood Studios, and it isn't in the Animal Kingdom but it's right out side I like the Rain Forest Cafe.:mickey:
I hope you have fun on your trip.:mickey:

[brownie]

The Rose & Crown Pub in England in Epcot, the Garden Grill in Future World in Epcot, Ohana's in the Polynesian, Goofy's Beach Bash at Cape May Cafe in the Beach Club, Hollywood & Vine in Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Mama Melrose's in Disney's Hollywood Studios are some of my favorites.

[PlutoPlanet]

We recommend

Bar B Q
Whispering Canyon Cafe at WL

Boma
African inspired buffet at AKL

Chefs de France in EPCOT

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Le Cellier (Canada) in EPCOT

Chef Mickey's has a popular breakfast buffet (make reservations early)

[cinderella crazy]

These are our favorites:

Epcot:
Biergarten, Rose and Crown, and San Angel Inn

DHS:
Sci-Fi, Backlot Express

MK:
Cosmic Ray's and Pecos Bill

Resorts:
Boma, Chef Mickey's (we like the breakfast), 'Ohana, Whispering Canyon Cafe.

Honestly though, I've never had a bad meal in Disney World. :thumbsup: