I will be taking my 18yr old son in December for his high school graduation. What restaurants would you recommend ? We would like to do 2-3 sit down restaurants. He specifically said that he wants to do one character dining. He is not picky at all when it comes to food.
-
Welcome to the WDWMAGIC.COM Forums!
Please take a look around, and feel free to sign up and join the community.
Dining
- Thread starter kateg1981
- Start date
Figgy1
Well-Known Member
For first timers
Character meal Tusker House in Animal Kingdom
Tiffins in Animal Kingdom
Satu'li Canteen quick serve Animal Kingdom
Skipper's Canteen Magic Kingdom
D'luxe Burger Disney Springs quick serve
Whispering Canyon Cafe Wilderness Lodge
Sanaa Animal Kingdom Lodge
Les Hailles quick serve EPCOT
Trying festival booths EPCOT
Character meal Tusker House in Animal Kingdom
Tiffins in Animal Kingdom
Satu'li Canteen quick serve Animal Kingdom
Skipper's Canteen Magic Kingdom
D'luxe Burger Disney Springs quick serve
Whispering Canyon Cafe Wilderness Lodge
Sanaa Animal Kingdom Lodge
Les Hailles quick serve EPCOT
Trying festival booths EPCOT
christine7257
Well-Known Member
My favorite character meal is breakfast/brunch at Topolino's Terrace. Food is genuinely good, character interaction is outstanding, and very easy to hop on the skyliner and head to EPCOT or Hollywood Studios. As for other meals, depends on what you're looking for both in terms of menu and budget as well as if you're looking for something in the parks or want something at your resort. Some other favorite sit-down restaurants include Yak & Yeti (Animal Kingdom), Jiko (Animal Kingdom Lodge), Via Napoli (EPCOT), Flying Fish (Boardwalk), La Hacienda (EPCOT), Boathouse (Disney Springs), Raglan Road (Disney Springs). Hope you have a great trip! Congrats to your son on his graduation!
Eric Graham
Well-Known Member
If you enjoy seafood, the Boathouse is really good at Disney Springs. It's a little pricy but the food is divine. Their lobster is wonderful! If you go, it is easier to make a reservation with them from Open Table than anywhere else. I would also recommend Cape May at the Beach Club for a character meal or their seafood buffet is really good. Boma at Animal Kingdom is always scrumptious at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. It is also very nice to visit the animals on the overlook. The wonderful people from Africa are always happy to please and tell you all about the animals. The guides are all oh so very nice. Yak and Yeti is also a really good if you enjoy Southeast Asian food. It may also be a best bet if you want to go to Yak and Yeti to join Landry's Select Club. Google it if you're interested. It can be very nice because they allow you to book a reservation just a few days before your visit. Totally worth it. They also own T-Rex and Rainforest Cafe at Disney and many other restaurants across the country. Congrats to your child, and have a wonderful celebratory time at Disney!
Tony the Tigger
Well-Known Member
For the character meal, my favorite is Tusker House in Animal Kingdom, for the variety of traditional and African-inspired choices. (Disclaimer: haven’t eaten there in several years.)
If he likes certain characters: the Pooh & Tigger clan are at Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom. Not the best food, but not bad. UK-inspired. And of course, Beast is at his castle, but he’s the only character you’ll see.
If he likes certain characters: the Pooh & Tigger clan are at Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom. Not the best food, but not bad. UK-inspired. And of course, Beast is at his castle, but he’s the only character you’ll see.
Go_Bears_80
New Member
Where are you staying?
My favorites are Le Cellier Steakhouse, Monsieur Paul, The Yacht Club Steakhouse, Tiffin's, Citrico's, Jiko's, Narcoossee's, Topolino's Terrace, Ravello's and Il Mulino. Those are all about quality food.
But for fun, I like Akershus, the Biergarten, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue and the Brown Derby.
NickPytlinski
Well-Known Member
The Garden Grill at epcot is always awesome in my opinion.
you can link a park day and sit down charter meal all in one go
you can link a park day and sit down charter meal all in one go
NiarrNDisney
Well-Known Member
BlueZoo - Dolphin
Brown Derby - DHS
Garden Grill - Epcot
Grand Floridian Cafe - GFR
Sanaa - AKL-KV
Skippers Canteen - MK
Steakhouse 71 - CR
Summer house - DS-WS
Three Bridges - CSR
Yak and Yeti - DAK
Brown Derby - DHS
Garden Grill - Epcot
Grand Floridian Cafe - GFR
Sanaa - AKL-KV
Skippers Canteen - MK
Steakhouse 71 - CR
Summer house - DS-WS
Three Bridges - CSR
Yak and Yeti - DAK
Eric Graham
Well-Known Member
I've not ever eaten at the Garden Grill...I've passed by it many a time on my way to SoarinThe Garden Grill at epcot is always awesome in my opinion.
you can link a park day and sit down charter meal all in one go
Prince-1
Well-Known Member
Unless you are looking to do a character meal, you aren't missing anything.
harryk
Well-Known Member
This was at one time my most favorite restaurant for a sit-down meal. They had a full menu and Chip and Dale were roaming about greeting guests moving from the second level to the lower level. Then one year someone decided that the offerings were too good and changed to a fixed menu, increased the price, went to reservations only - rarely could get seated by just walking up - and reduced quality. Now, if I want to just sit and watch the scenery pass by while waiting for my meal - I'd go there -- but there are many more better quality meals available in other dining spots. (living Seas in not one of them)....
NickPytlinski
Well-Known Member
i think the OP wanted a character meal
Eric Graham
Well-Known Member
I thought he mentioned one character meal out of the meals from my understanding.
FiestaFunKid
Well-Known Member
At 18, he might enjoy Geyser Point and Trader Sam's - even though he can't drink, he may regard TS as a cool atmosphere.
I would work in one World Showcase meal for a first timer. If never done hibachi where you live, Teppan Edo could be something different. Via Napoli is also popular, as well as Biergarten (especially if he is not picky on food, since German cuisine is a bit polarizing). Chef's de France or Monsieur Paul used to be trip staples for me, but I feel like Chef's quality has declined and the newer prix fixe menu at Paul is way overpriced.
There are plenty of other great options from signature to causal already mentioned, but I would base it on where you are staying or resorts you may want to see. WDW is so large and you'll be doing so much traveling around, it's best to make meals as convenient as possible. Check out the Boardwalk and eat at Flying Fish, want to see the Poly, so try the new Wailulu, etc.
I would work in one World Showcase meal for a first timer. If never done hibachi where you live, Teppan Edo could be something different. Via Napoli is also popular, as well as Biergarten (especially if he is not picky on food, since German cuisine is a bit polarizing). Chef's de France or Monsieur Paul used to be trip staples for me, but I feel like Chef's quality has declined and the newer prix fixe menu at Paul is way overpriced.
There are plenty of other great options from signature to causal already mentioned, but I would base it on where you are staying or resorts you may want to see. WDW is so large and you'll be doing so much traveling around, it's best to make meals as convenient as possible. Check out the Boardwalk and eat at Flying Fish, want to see the Poly, so try the new Wailulu, etc.