Where should I eat?

[KAT1811]

Our oldest DD (almost 13) will be joining us (DD#2 - turning 5 on our trip, DD#3 - 2 3/4, DS - 7 1/2 months at time of travel, DH, and myself) mid trip this year. She just simply cannot miss two weeks of school anymore. She will be flying down on a direct flight alone and DH will meet her at the gate when she deplanes. Her flight (the exact times are not out yet) should be landing somewhere in the 6:00pm hour so I figure DH should leave OKW at 4:30pm in a taxi in order to have enough time to get to her gate (he needs to get a special "escort pass" at the SW ticket counter). That leaves me in WDW (OKW to be specific) alone with the little ones. We will have to eat dinner but I am having trouble deciding where to eat. Here are the restaurants I am considering:


Paradisio 37
Olivia's Cafe
Wolfgang Puck Cafe
Portobello Yacht Club


***We are on the dining plan but I will be paying OOP for this meal as we are dining at CG one night earlier in the week.

[Madame Leona]

I love Olivia's. I think the food is wonderful. The atmosphere is very laid back so I think that would be the easiest place to eat with little ones.

[ElenitaB]

As much as I love Wolfgang Puck's (both Express and the Cafe), I'd say go with the option that doesn't need any special transportation. While you can easily get to the Express location via the launch from OKW, you'll need to transfer to get to the Cafe. But if you're going to the launch, you're right at Olivia's and it's a great restaurant. Very laid back and family friendly, and if the weather is nice, there are some nice tables outside. Plus, the only "distraction" at OKW near Olivia's is much lighter on the wallet than a trip to DTD (where the siren call of WoD or the Christmas store beckons me... LOUDly :blush: ). I think a visit to Olivia's will allow you to keep an eye on the clock and keep any potential in check.