Help with Boma

[Ergens2]

Hi all. My husband and I want to have dinner at Boma and were wondering what time would be best. We want a nice quiet romantic dinner but I am worried about eating too late. Is the food quality still going to be good around 8:30/9:00? Or are we going to get coldish last helpings? Any help would be great!

Shelley :wave:

 

[Irrawaddy Erik]

When we go to Boma(which is usually once every three weeks... yes I am addicted) we tend to get the last few Priority Seatings of the night, and we never have a problem with cold/older food. Usually when we are seated the whole place is full and by the time we leave it's almost empty. Hope you enjoy yourselves.

 

[bhg469]

Hi all. My husband and I want to have dinner at Boma and were wondering what time would be best. We want a nice quiet romantic dinner but I am worried about eating too late. Is the food quality still going to be good around 8:30/9:00? Or are we going to get coldish last helpings? Any help would be great!

Shelley :wave:

honestly i cant say that yor gonna get much romance out of boma you cant really tell when it will be noisy and busy. i have never seen it very slow there myself. jiko however was really nice and we had a really quiet evening that night.

 

[Irrawaddy Erik]

honestly i cant say that yor gonna get much romance out of boma you cant really tell when it will be noisy and busy. i have never seen it very slow there myself. jiko however was really nice and we had a really quiet evening that night.

I've been to Jiko and it is romantic... but I disagree about Boma. I have had some very romantic meals there. You can ask to sit in one of the more private alcoves instead of the main area(like overlooking the little stream outside). It's all about what you make it.

 

[bhg469]

maybe its jsut me, i cant escape loud annoying children (AKA natural birth control) no matter where i go.

 

[Irrawaddy Erik]

maybe its jsut me, i cant escape loud annoying children (AKA natural birth control) no matter where i go.

I tend to find that the later the priority seating the less small children you have eating. The later seatings tend to be more groups of adults and familie with older children.

 

[MickeyLuv'r]

We had a late seating at Boma last spring, during Easter week. It wasn't particularly quiet or romantic, but I'd still suggest it as a great option! Ordinarily, I hate buffets, but the food at Boma is great! There are mildly exotic options and some typical American offerings if you want to play it safe. Towards the end of our meal, I do remember it clearing out. The food was always fresh and warm, unlike any other buffet I've ever been to! The decor is very nice too - it is very colorful - warm colors. You really feel like your some place other than an amusement park. If you take a walk around the hotel either before or after dinner, you will find it romantic, I think. You can relax on one of the many couches in the great room. There is also a fireplace in the great room. You can also take a walk out by the pool. There is an area to view the animals, and there are also cozy spots to lounge around the pool. I haven't eaten at Jiko, but it does seem to be the more romantic and quiet of the two restaurants. The decor has more cool colors at Jiko.

 

[barnum42]

Never been there in a romantic situation, but the food was always great, no drop in quality.

You will run the slight risk of obnoxious brats, but that's a risk in most places at the World. I think Erik has the lowdown on the situation, so take his adivce and you will be fine.

 

[Ergens2]

You guys are great! What I meant by romantic was less children. Being a couple without children we always look for an opportunity to dine sans youngsters. We have been to Jiko- husband was not impressed-so we have decided to go to Boma. I love the lodge, esp. at night. Thanks for the help!! We are going to shoot for 9:15pm.

Shelley :wave:

 

[barnum42]

You guys are great! What I meant by romantic was less children. Being a couple without children we always look for an opportunity to dine sans youngsters. We have been to Jiko- husband was not impressed-so we have decided to go to Boma. I love the lodge, esp. at night. Thanks for the help!! We are going to shoot for 9:15pm.

Shelley :wave:

I can't abide brats, and whilst there were kids in Boma they did not cause me to activate my "think before you damage them" circuits. :lol:

 

[ClemsonTigger]

You guys are great! What I meant by romantic was less children. Being a couple without children we always look for an opportunity to dine sans youngsters. We have been to Jiko- husband was not impressed-so we have decided to go to Boma. I love the lodge, esp. at night. Thanks for the help!! We are going to shoot for 9:15pm.

Shelley :wave:

For the same type of setting, also consider Artist's Point at Wilderness Lodge. Similar to Boma as AKL is similar to WL. Very different menu, and less "noise".

At either restaurant, if you are celebrating something special, like an anniversary, birthday or whatever, tell them when you make your PS. They usually provide a little something extra for you.

Enjoy!

 

[Ergens2]

:lol: I have a fun story. My husband and I were at Le Cellier for a romantic dinner. How romantic was it, you ask... this was the night that my husband was going to propose to me at Le Cellier. He even called the chef and had this elaborate event set up. Well to start they messed up our PS so we were nowhere on the list. :brick: Then they sat us in between a table of 6 kids on the right and eight on the left. :hammer: Mind you this is about 8:30 and all are cranky and tired. The noise was awful. Then the straw that broke the camels back was when this woman walked down to cut her 12 year old childs food and bent over and shoved her a@@ in my husband's face. I have never seen him so mad. He immediatly called for the manager and had us moved. To say the least the evening was ruined. We did get our meal comp. but didn't eat until 9:45. Needless to say he didn't propose to me there. But did propose that night under the lighthouse outside of Y & B. What a night! I agree with bhg469, natural birth control!!!

Shelley :wave:

 

[Gucci65]

Luckily none of you were ever kids. Apparently you were born as adults and
never bothered anyone. Sorry, as a Mom I felt the need to stick up for the kids.

That said, I do hope you are able to find a quiet spot for dinner. After a long season of coaching 25 13 yr old cheerleaders, I am looking forward to a nice quiet (LOL - yea right) vacation in WDW myself.

 

[barnum42]

Luckily none of you were ever kids. Apparently you were born as adults and never bothered anyone. Sorry, as a Mom I felt the need to stick up for the kids.

I did not like kids even when I was one, and I do not see why you have to let a brat be obnoxious just because they are under X years of age. If a person is unpleasant then they do not deserve to be given preferential treatment.

On the flip side there are a number of people I do like that happen to be kids, so I don’t damn all with the same brush.

 

[Ergens2]

Agreed Barnum. I was a nanny for 3 years and loved my wards. But, I also have a problem with parents who do not keep their children in line. I guess the reason most children get a bad rap is because the parents don't set guide lines. Well behaved children are moe then welcome to share a meal with me! :animwink:

Shelley :wave:

 

[Scar]

Our daughter is almost 5 and I would be embarassed if we took her to a place like Boma and she couldn't behave herself.

We have been to Disney World three times with her and all three times she has gone to Boma (among other places) and behaved (in my biased opinion) great. However, it is easy to see how a dinner could be ruined quickly with tired, screaming kids.

Four of our rules would be:

Don't take kids to restaurants if they are tired. They don't want to be there.

Don't take kids to restaurants if you are tired. You can't control them.

Don't take kids to restaurants with nothing to entertain them (i.e. coloring books, comics, mazes). They'll get bored quickly and you'll get frustrated.

Do be respectful of everyone around you. A restaurant is not a private dining experience so please respect others.

That being said, we LOVE Boma and go back each and every time (next visit, December 2004).

Scar

 

[Ergens2]

Kudos to you Scar :sohappy: You have hit the nail on the head! Those are rules EVERY parent should keep in mind. My parents always had books and crayons and word puzzles with us when we went anywhere. That could explain why my brother and I are both very patient people. We were able to sit and entertain ourselves. I am sure you are proud parents of your well behaved daughter.

Shelley :wave:

 

[ClemsonTigger]

Back on Topic

aaaaaa.....thread drift
topic is dining at Boma/Jiko, right :veryconfu

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

Have to say I love kids, but i couldnt eat a whole one, not even in a Bomas soup. :animwink:

 

[Ergens2]

Yes, Yes, dining at Boma! :slurp: