Hollywood Brown Derby vs Sci-Fi Dine In Theater

[Phonedave]

Sci-Fi was a 2 or 3 and done for me. - OK, it is a drive in. That was interesting for about 30 min (about as long as the movie reel lasts). Run of the mill burgers and such. I know it is part of the theme, but I like to see my food when I eat (I have the same issue with San Angel as well. Dim lighting is OK, dark is too much). But the real killer is the cars you eat in. Yeah, again, theming. In reality, horrendous seating arrangement for any party larger than 2. Unless you get the picnic tables, but now I am eating at a picnic table.

HBD has much nicer décor, a better menu, and a much better staff. The food at HBD has been good, bad, good, bad, and last I ate there (2 years ago or so) good again. It is pricier, but in my opinion it is a 'real' restaurant, as opposed to a burger joint with a gimmick.

 

[Raxel7851]

I’d like to include Mama Melrose in the thread. We were thinking of Sci Fi, but now I’m not too sure. We do enjoy Italian food, but had a dismal experience at Tony’s on Main St.

 

[Figgy1]

I’d like to include Mama Melrose in the thread. We were thinking of Sci Fi, but now I’m not too sure. We do enjoy Italian food, but had a dismal experience at Tony’s on Main St.

It's many many times better than Tony's but I wouldn't exactly call it Italian food.

 

[J4546]

Sci Fi food was meh at best when I went, i liked interior but it was super dated def needs a major overhaul in looks and food. I think they should rebuild it and relocate it to Tomorrowland in MK and redo that entire area.

 

[LittleBuford]

Sci Fi food was meh at best when I went, i liked interior but it was super dated def needs a major overhaul in looks and food. I think they should rebuild it and relocate it to Tomorrowland in MK and redo that entire area.

What would you have them overhaul in terms of the theming?! It looks perfect!

 

[Raxel7851]

It's many many times better than Tony's but I wouldn't exactly call it Italian food.

Thanks @Figgy1 ! We’re staying at Pop for 3 days before our Disney Cruise. I thought it would be cool to jump on the Skyliner one night and head to HS.

 

[Figgy1]

Thanks @Figgy1 ! We’re staying at Pop for 3 days before our Disney Cruise. I thought it would be cool to jump on the Skyliner one night and head to HS.

You're welcome and I'm surprised @Tuvalu hasn't chimed in

 

[networkpro]

It's many many times better than Tony's but I wouldn't exactly call it Italian food.

Its not what those from the NE part of the country would call Italian, but then again those are styles that are the result of punctuated waves of immigration with the substitution of local ingredients. The US version is also significantly heavier on cheese and meat.

 

[NelleBelle]

Mama Melrose is a slight step above Olive Garden. It’s fine but definitely isn’t what I was eating in Italy

 

[Tuvalu]

You're welcome and I'm surprised @Tuvalu hasn't chimed in

Can’t go wrong with the NY Strip and Four Cheese Mac ‘n Cheese at Mama Melrose.

 

[Centauri Space Station]

Brown derby is my fav restaurant and i never had a bad meal there. The cobb salad is perfect

 

[macefamily]

Sci Fi is a visual experience. Not a big fan of their food or their prices. If you plan on spending some cash, The Brown Derby is the place. Make sure to greet Ron at the outdoor bar. He makes a mean Long Island Iced Tea.