Disappointed with Sci Fi

[brivers222]

man i am torn now... I went in 2004 and i remember it was a fun place to go and the food wasn't too bad....

I have it on the docket for next thursday lunch but after reading these comments... I might have to take my $$'s elseware My favorite at HS is 50s Prime Time so it won't be too much of tear jerker...


Actually thinking back, I went to disney in 06 on the dining plan and didn't go back to sci-fi.... maybe because its been so long i forgot that I didn't care for it lol

[Ms. Mode]

We always go there for lunch because we love the atmosphere but the food is not always 100percent. You have to know what to order. As long as we keep ordering right, I guess we'll keep going back!

Ditto

[joonyer]

Stick with burgers, shakes and onion rings. Those items have always been very good for us at Sci-Fi Dine In.

[MOJoe]

I have to chime in about the service here. Our last trip to Sci-Fi was during SWW's, June of 09, not exactly a slow time. And i couldn't have asked for anything more from our server. He was right on top of things. He helped us with our order, made sure we got everything and was a delight. In fact, when we were ready to leave, he brought us all glow in the dark cups filled with carmel corn. He set the tone for our entire trip, which was filled with little extras from Castmembers all over the parks.

Maybe we are just lucky, but we have never had anything but good, or in this case, great service at Sci-Fi.

[Granny Jill A]

The first time I went I was charmed by the fun atmosphere. The food was not great, but we had a very attentive server. Every visit since then has been worse than the time before. The food is way overpriced and the service is awful. I won't even recommend eating there to new visitors. Too bad because it could be a really fun experience.

[brownie]

Don't let one experience stop you. It may have been a very off time for them. It could be a completely different experience the next time. If it happens again, then I'd consider not going back.

[Joannelet]

I love sci-fi. My entire family does. We mostly stick with burgers and fries which are always delicious! We only go during lunchtime. I am so sorry you had a bad experience.

[Grumpy.]

We've only been once and we had a good time. Our family of 6 were in one car, it was difficult to talk to the rest of the group but it was still possible. We had a great server, funny and attentive. He brought us the caramel corn Sci-Fi cups as well. The food was OK. Not great but not the worst either. I, like many other posters, feel that you should try it at least once. You just can't beat the atmosphere. For our next trip in November my DS (8) stated we absolutely had to go back, it was his favorite restaurant. So we are.

[Minnie_Mouse]

We went to Sci-fi last September and the dining wasn't the greatest, but the experience was great. We went for a dinner. On our next trip, we are going for a lunch. I'm hoping the food will be a lot better this time.

[Stu29573]

We go every trip, but always for lunch and we get an appetizer and share it (with shakes, of course). Therefore we always feel we get a pretty good value.

[DisneyFr33k]

Sci Fi Diner is a lot like San Angel Inn... you go there for the atmsophere. After that, it's all downhill.

for both restaurants. Been there, done that, not going back to either.

[brivers222]

I decided to rebook SciFi for lunch... what the heck, you only live once

[phillydan]

The atmosphere is great; the food was hit or miss. First time there, everything was perfect. Second time there: what a disaster - our food was actually frozen in some places and we had to send it back. Still trying to figure out how that happened. Also, the bathrooms were a disgrace. Both times were for lunch.

I agree with the other poster that it is such a disappointment when a return trip to a favorite place turns out badly.

I am sure I will give it another try, since it has been a few years.

[Jennifer_and_Chris]

We've been there 3 times. While I can't remember what I ate, I do remember what it was like. Loved the atmosphere and yes.... we go for the ambiance.

I'm an "appetizer" eater... So, I'll probably get appetizers. We're leaving in 9 days! and will be dining here for lunch in 11 days. It will be our 2 dd's first time eating here and they can't wait after watching some you tube videos.

With that said, I'm holding all my "fine dining" cards for F&W festival and now I need to look at Koussina's......

[brivers222]

Just went there oop.. the food was decent. Both split the onion rings and then each had the angus burger.

Would we go back? probably not without the Dinning Plan

[ElenitaB]

We went in August and were able to get a lunch walk-in spot right at opening. Our server was very nice, the chef was very friendly and my meal was one that I still think about (and need to try to reproduce at home). I never expected a well-prepared vegetarian meal at a place known for its burgers, but it really was good! And my DS was happy with his burger too. I'd definitely go back... for the food AND the atmosphere.