Restaurant recommendations

Sanda Thorne

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We have a trip planned for next August. My ADR date is quickly approaching. We are the dining package and are planning on booking lunches and dinners at Liberty Tree Tavern, 50's Prime Time, Garden Grill, Crystal Palace, Chef Mickey's and Ohanna. We need one more sit down. What are your favorites and why?

Also, what are your favorite QS restaurants in the parks? We haven't been in 11 years and I don't remember the QS places.

We are eating breakfast in our rooms so we are covered there.
 
Cape May Cafe at Beach Club is one of my favorite ways to spend a dining credit. The breakfast is fun and is themed as Minnie’s Beach Bash. The dinner is a seafood buffet (plenty of other items for those who don’t eat seafood) and has consistently been a family favorite.

I also like Teppan Edo and San Angel Inn at Epcot. Beaches & Cream is also a favorite. Always consistently good, and good atmosphere.

Animal Kingdom Lodge has Sana’a and that’s one of my all-time favorites. The bread service is fantastic.

I like Sci-Fi at HS.

My top quick services are:
MK: BOG for lunch and Columbia Harbor House
AK: Satu’li Canteen and Flame Tree Barbecue
HS: Backlot Express or ABC Commissary. Husband also likes Fairfax Fare.
Epcot: I can’t choose! I snack around the World Showcase but Sunshine Seasons has some good options and nice air conditioning.
 
You have some great choices! 50's Prime Time is such a gem! I also agree with @EdnaMarieMode - Cape May at Beach Club is fantastic; I've only had dinner there, but I dream about this buffet. My family also really enjoys Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge, and Whispering Canyon Cafe at Wilderness Lodge.

I recommend Columbia Harbour House at Magic Kingdom for Quick Service. Satu'li Canteen in Animal Kingdom is a really nice spot.

To be honest, I don't think I've had any terrible experiences. I just get swept up in the magic...
 
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We like Mama Melrose (only eaten there once but it was wonderful) for dinner in Studios as well as Crystal Palace for lunch. My favorite QS' are Wolfgang Puck Express and Earl of Sandwich both in Disney Springs.
 
TS - raglan road if you want to go to Disney springs.

QS:
MK - BOG for lunch; saw lots of positive comments on Columbia harbor house but unless you like fried food it was not very good I thought. I got soup and it was almost inedible.

AK - loved Satuli Canteen; likes Flame Tree a lot.
 
At Epcot I love Tangerine Cafe (WS-Morocco) for QS, in AK I always go to Pizzafari-the food's not the greatest, but being indoors with air conditioning midday can't be beat.
Liberty Tree Tavern is my favorite TS lunch-Colony Salad and Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake.
 


Disclaimer, I haven't eaten anywhere yet, but aside from the signature places I'm really looking forward to Skipper Canteen, and expect to really like Columbia Harbor House.
 
Columbia Harbor House, definitely. Eat upstairs where it's quiet and there's more room. We got a table by the window facing Haunted Mansion and it was so fun to relax and people watch.

We also liked our BOG lunch, although you are really paying more for the atmosphere than the food.

Sci-Fi Dine In at HS was a hit with our kids, and the burgers were actually really good!

We ate at Les Halles in Paris for lunch on both of our Epcot days because it was just that good. Biergarten was SUCH a fun dinner choice for us, and the apple strudel was divine.
 
There are so many options for good food in the parks and resorts!
In the parks for Table Service...
MK: The Plaza, Super easy to get reservations to and super cool atmosphere i don't think that many people like it or know about it but its one of my favorites
Epcot: This ones a tie for me Tutto Italia, Chefs De France, or La Hacienda de San Angel. All three are great options but just look at the menu and see what speaks to you
HS: Sci-Fi Diner, If you are traveling with kids i would definitely recommend this you eat in an old fashion car and watch movies super cool and good food too
AK: Yak and Yeti, When you walk into Yak and yeti you don't feel like your in a theme park! The food is really good too, but if you have picky eaters check the kids menu first

Parks Counter Service...
MK:Columbia Harbor House, This place has super good food! It is always a good option
Epcot: Sunshine Seasons, My favorite cs in the parks because of the wide variety of healthier options that taste delicious, also they have really good dessert options
HS: I am not a big fan of any CS restaurants in HS, ABC Comminsary is fine at best but they have been getting their act together.
AK: Satulli Canteen, Great options for everyone, but especially kids. Always have had a good experience there

Resorts Counter Service...
Contempo Cafe, Contempery - Right next to the magic kingdom and probably my favorite counter service at WDW look at the menu there stuff for everyone
The Mara, AKL - Super delicious CS restaurant with healthy options, check the menu first because some dishes are African themed

I hope this will help you for your trip. I hope you have a magical time!
 

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