Where do you like to eat on a Solo Trip

[DizzKneeLand]

Do you prefer doing buffets over order from the menu places? Do you like doing character meals? If so which ones?

If you were trying to create your PS for a 5 day trip - where would you - where you you avoid - and what is a MUST DO?

DizzKnee

 

[Mickey Nut 50]

I'm going solo for the first time. Since I don't have to worry about other's likes and dislikes, I'm going to eat late afternoon so I get the lunch prices, buffet or sit down. I enjoy Morrocco, will try someplace at the GF (hubby won't go there - too "ritzy" for him), probably breakfast one morning at Whispering Canyon, definitely try the new noodle place at the only plaza pavilion. I do enjoy the Caeser salad at Cosmic Ray's. I'm going to have a small breakfast in my room, and one other "big" meal. Since I'm alone, I think whatever strikes my fancy at the time will be it!

 

[dahirsh]

I like to plan one sit down meal a day. Usually lunch. I've found that if I don'ty plan one, I don't stop to eat. I'm not really a breakfast person so I'm usually plenty hungry by lunchtime. Generally my sit down meal is in a park, but I have had dinner at Boma and lunch at Kona and Tea at the GF too.

Deb

 

[DVCLiz]

Just got back yesterday from a solo trip -let's see if I can remember where I ate!!!!

Artist Point at the Wilderness Lodge, Cinderella's Royal Table, Coral Reef, Bistro de Paris, Teppanyaki(sp?) in Japan, 50s Prime Time Cafe, Hollywood Brown Derby, and room service at BCV - also Beaches and Cream and various counter-service places. Plus leftovers one night - with the BCV kitchen I was able to bring back leftovers from an off-site restaurant. It was a great trip!!!

 

[Simba's Mom]

Ah, BCV-MY solo resort (DH has never been there-we always go to OKW, but I love the proximity to Epcot). Anyways, for resturaunts, I'd add Chef's de France (be sure to get a window table), Sci-Fi Drive In, and LTT. I've never been to a character meal solo (yet), I think it takes a lot of courage. But I'm working on it! And about buffets, I'm such a klutz, I went to a couple buffets solo, but I found I was so worried about falling with a plate full of food as I walked back to my table, that I generally don't do many buffets now.

 

[HugsForEeyore]

For sit-down meals, I guess I prefer buffets, since now that I think about it, that's all I ever done! I been to Bomas, Cape May Clam Bake, 1900 Park Faire, and Trail's End as a solo. Also love eating at Beaches and Cream at the counter. My favorite counter serves as a solo are Cosmic Rays, The Land (now closed I think!), and Tusker House. I also love eating my resort's food court, as I actually think they have good food!

As for character meals, I did 1900 Park Faire as a solo, and had a nice time. The only tricky part was getting someone to take my picture with the characters! And I always remember to bring something with me to "mark" my table (like a light coat or some park maps), so when I go to get food, the server knows I am still eating and won't clear my table!

 

[MickeyMonstersMom]

I always remember to bring something with me to "mark" my table (like a light coat or some park maps), so when I go to get food, the server knows I am still eating and won't clear my table!

I prefer sit-down, full-service restaurants because I'm always afraid my place will be cleared if I get up at a buffet - that's a great tip! I also enjoy being waited on as part of the total-relaxation experience . That said, I plan my meals more by the things I want to eat than the type of restaurant. Next trip, I've made PS's for 'Ohana, Boma, and Marrakesh.

 

[extraredstuff]

I also prefer a full service restaurant, it would stink to come back to the table and find it cleared.

I once got up the courage to dine alone at a character breakfast, but it's one thing I will never do again. I found myself ducking the characters everytime one came near, the only one I couldn't duck was Aladdin himself, which was slightly worse because he was a guy, not in costume. Somehow that made it more weird

 

[scoutsmom99]

My top three are:Le Cellier, Ohana's, Hollywood Brown Derby (my fav!)

 

[ShadowWind]

I'm actually the opposite. I like just catching a bite to eat at Cosmic Rays, Electric Umbrella or Liberty Inn, Restaurantosaurus, or Backlot Express. The only sit down restaurant I've really enjoyed is Norways...

 

[Terk-1]

These are my favorites:

Cindy's (dinner)
Crystal Palace
Rose & Crown
Le Cellier
50's Primetime
Tusker House
O'Hana's
California Grill
Whispering Canyon Cafe

I like Chef Mickey's, but only for breakfast. Tried dinner there a few years ago and Yuk!

 

[Claudia Kellenberger]

I have done 5 annual solo vacations in early December. That said .... my number one favorite place to be solo is The Sci-Fi diner in MGM.
I usually pig out on breakfast buffets, but I prefer them NON-Character. I have NEVER had a problem with my table being cleared too soon.
But then, I have my sweater, sunglasses,
disposable camera, sun visor, still on the other end of the table, so they know that I didn't leave.

 

[Terk-1]

I always bring a book with me (helps with any awkwardness of dining alone) and I will leave that on the table, with my sweatshirt/jacket on the chair and my backpack hidden under the table.