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re: Best Disney World Dining Options

Posted on 4/14/16 at 12:34 pm to
Posted by ell_13
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Posted on 4/14/16 at 12:34 pm to
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Yachtsman for steak > Le Cellier IMO
We did the Yachtsman once and were not impressed. Maybe it was just a bad night.

I doubt we'll try them again soon though. Le Cellier being in the park is a plus.
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
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Posted on 4/14/16 at 12:38 pm to
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4. Via Napoli has some great pizza.
Those ovens are cool! We always eat here too. It is also the best deal at WDW. Pizzas a fairly priced which can't be said for almost any other meal at any other place.
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6. Be our guest is a one time eat, never again. It is cool to eat there once though.
I keep going... because I keep bringing people who have never done it before. If you can, get in one of the small "wings" although the Beasts room is right by the kitchens.
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7. Was not a fan of Sci-Fi dine in
It's pretty much the best there is in Hollywood Studios. 50s Prime Time is close. But I like the cars and the throwback film reel.
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8. Garden Grill is pretty cool, family style dining.
NO! NONONONO. The menu is terrible. It could be so much more because of where it is, but it's bad.
Posted by nolanola
Member since Nov 2010
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Posted on 4/14/16 at 12:38 pm to
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Ohana @ the Polynesian is a must...
Sanaa @ Animal Kindom Villas is awesome, or if you want a buffet hit up Boma.
Sci Fi Diner is fun.
Be Our Guest has the best theming of any restaurant, but the food sucks outside of breakfast. Only do breakfast here.
For character meals Crystal Palace for breakfast, and Chef Mickey's for dinner.
WATCH THE FIREWORKS FROM CALIFORNIA GRILL!!! Seriously you won't regret it..

And.. of course... Trader Sam's at the polynesian is the best bar around.

ETA: Don't miss out on the turkey legs...



I second Ohana, Boma & Sci-Fi. Not a fan of Crystal Palace any longer. It was a pain in the arse last time we ate there.

Posted by jordan21210
Member since Apr 2009
13383 posts
Posted on 4/14/16 at 12:39 pm to
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We did the Yachtsman once and were not impressed. Maybe it was just a bad nig


Ribeye was fantastic when we went. Service kind of sucked though...one of the waiters was holding a steak behind me prior to being served and some of the drippings got on my shirt bc he was holding it weird.
Posted by Indfanfromcol
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Member since Jan 2011
14733 posts
Posted on 4/14/16 at 12:49 pm to
Not sure the name, but the big Italian restaurant at their pavilion in Epcot. Go there, get the pizza with artichokes and truffle oil.....dear lord, I still dream about that pizza. If anyone knows of a pizza like this in BR, please let me know.
Posted by TheDude
Member since May 2004
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Posted on 4/14/16 at 1:01 pm to
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8. Garden Grill is pretty cool, family style dining.
NO! NONONONO. The menu is terrible. It could be so much more because of where it is, but it's bad.



I completely disagree. I've only been twice but I really enjoyed the food both times.

I know people will never agree 100% on food but I can't stand 2 of your recommendations. Tepid Edo is the only WDW restaurant I've ever left still hungry. Food was ok but not at all worth the price. Liberty Tree is Stouffers frozen food. It actually even said it on the menu when I was there. I'll never eat there again.
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
85039 posts
Posted on 4/14/16 at 1:03 pm to
I've been happy with Teppan every time. And if you get a good chef, they can make it really fun. Choo Choo Mickey!!

Liberty Tree is more of a wife favorite than mine. "Home Style" all you can eat food. And the rolls are amazing. I like Hoop-Dee-Doo better although it might be the same thing.
Posted by TheDude
Member since May 2004
2675 posts
Posted on 4/14/16 at 1:07 pm to
I'm a Hoop Dee Doo fan also.

I tend to mainly schedule breakfasts and leave the rest of my day open. For my next trip we have 3 breakfasts (Tusker House, Akershus, Crystal Palace), and a lunch at Biergarten.
Posted by Phil A Sheo
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Member since Aug 2011
12166 posts
Posted on 4/14/16 at 1:09 pm to
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Not sure the name, but the big Italian restaurant at their pavilion in Epcot.


Pretty sure you're talking about Via Napoli.. It's my favorite new place to eat in Epcot.
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
85039 posts
Posted on 4/14/16 at 1:12 pm to
We typically do breakfasts as well, but this next trip we will only be doing two: Chef Mickey's and Cinderellas castle. We have a 3 yo son and my cousin is bringing his 11 yo daughter. They're used to starting early and getting a lot done in the morning. Which works for us with a young one.
Posted by Indfanfromcol
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Member since Jan 2011
14733 posts
Posted on 4/14/16 at 1:15 pm to
I think that is it. Had the huge pizza ovens inside? Did the red wine flight too. Thought I didn't like red wine until I tried their flight.

Again, 2 biggest recommendations are Tusker House for breakfast and Via Napoli. Now that animal kingdom will be open late, I'm interested in seeing what the Tusker House is like for that.
Posted by LSUwag
Florida man
Member since Jan 2007
17319 posts
Posted on 4/14/16 at 1:18 pm to
October is Food and Wine Fest at EPCOT. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.
Posted by SippyCup
Gulf Coast
Member since Sep 2008
6141 posts
Posted on 4/14/16 at 1:22 pm to
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Le Cellier in Epcot is my favorite. Great steak.


Get the bison if it's on the menu.
Posted by GeauxColonels
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Member since Oct 2009
25604 posts
Posted on 4/14/16 at 1:24 pm to
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Spice Road Table?

I ate there within a couple weeks of its opening. It was so good that I went back a second time during that trip. I went a year later and they had completely changed the menu. It was really disappointing.

We went to Spice Road Table during our trip in January, it was just "meh" to me and the Mrs. Here's my list of favorite places to eat and which meals I've had there:


Ohana (Polynesian Resort) - breakfast, dinner
Kona Cafe (Polynesian Resort) - dinner
Citrico's (Grand Floridia Resort) - dinner
Whispering Canyon (Wilderness Lodge) - breakfast, dinner
Hoop de Doo Revue (Fort Wilderness Campgroud) - dinner show
Yachtsman Steakhouse (Yacht Club Resort) - dinner
Beaches and Cream (Beach Club Resort) - dinner...but mainly for dessert
Via Napoli (Epcot, Italy Pavilion) - lunch
Le Celier (Epcot, Canada) - lunch, dinner
Biergarten (Epcot, Germany) - lunch
Les Chefs de France (Epcot, France) - dinner
Yak and Yeti (Animal Kingdom) - lunch (inside)
The Boathouse (Disney Springs) - dinner (new and VERY good)


And my guilty pleasure that I must eat at least twice every trip:
Earl of Sandwich (Disney Springs) - any meal



I've eaten at many other places, table service or counter service, but these are my favorites.
This post was edited on 4/14/16 at 1:26 pm
Posted by GeauxColonels
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Member since Oct 2009
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Posted on 4/14/16 at 1:26 pm to
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October is Food and Wine Fest at EPCOT. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.


x mutha-frickin INFINITY
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
85039 posts
Posted on 4/14/16 at 1:30 pm to
We are going in early November. #1 advice: stay away from EPCOT over the weekend.
Posted by SippyCup
Gulf Coast
Member since Sep 2008
6141 posts
Posted on 4/14/16 at 1:31 pm to
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October is Food and Wine Fest at EPCOT. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.


End of September - Beginning of Nov

We try and make it, at the very least, once every other year.
Posted by GeauxColonels
Tottenham Fan | LSU Fan
Member since Oct 2009
25604 posts
Posted on 4/14/16 at 1:32 pm to
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We are going in early November. #1 advice: stay away from EPCOT over the weekend.


Absolutely. We're going in mid-October. The wife keeps pushing to stay at the Poly again....but with F&W I REALLY want to stay in the Crescent Lake area. We always arrive on a Sunday and leave on a Sat....so weekends aren't too much of an issue for us. I just love F&W.
Posted by TheDude
Member since May 2004
2675 posts
Posted on 4/14/16 at 1:46 pm to
We're going next month for Flower and Garden festival. Not as many options as Food and Wine but still a ton.
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
85039 posts
Posted on 4/14/16 at 2:16 pm to
We are doing a split stay. 6 nights at Bay Lake tower. 2 nights at Grand Floridian Villas. Just worked that way because everything is so booked up because of the Wine and Dine Races, Jersey Week, and Veterans Day.
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