Quiet restaurant recommendations

[The Mighty Tim]

Hi all

Does anyone have any restaurant recommendations for a group of five adults who haven't seen each other in decades and want to catch up over lunch (or brunch) at WDW? Ideally, the restaurant should be:

• Table service (but not fine dining a la Victoria and Alberts)
• Quiet-ish (or, more specifically, an environment where conversations can be held without having to shout at each other across the table!)
• Preferably at Disney Springs or a resort (i.e. not one of the parks, as one of the party will not have park tickets)

Thanks in advance

 

[nickys]

Geyser Point
Ale & Compass @ Yacht Club

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Grand Floridian Cafe
Steakhouse 71

Disney Springs: Homecomin' (can get a little loud, though not too bad), Frontera Cocina

 

[WorldExplorer]

Geyser Point
Ale & Compass @ Yacht Club

Seconding Ale and Compass

Geyser Point is great, but you can't reserve it so getting there might be a pain.

 

[christine7257]

Wine Bar George in Disney Springs. Believe brunch is only on the weekends but they have a lunch service during the week. Great food in addition to the huge wine selection. They're very used to leisurely meals over drinks (alcoholic or not). Menu can accommodate individual entrees or lots of sharing. I'd recommend asking to sit upstairs. Reservations are available on Open Table in addition to the Disney app and they also take walk-ups. This sounds like an ad, but I have no affiliation ... just really like it. Have fun catching up with your group!!

 

[The Mighty Tim]

Thanks for all the suggestions so far. I'll pass them on to my folks, since they're the ones meeting up (although some of these ideas might be useful for my own trip!). I'm certain they'll appreciate all these ideas.

Keep the suggestions coming! The trip isn't for a few months yet!

 

[nickys]

Another place I’ve heard recommended is Toledo at Coronado (I think!)

 

[virk4]

The Hollywood Brown Derby

 

[SobchakSecurity]

Olivia's at Old Key West satisfies all 3 of your criteria, and offers brunch also.

 

[networkpro]

Jiko, Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo house
Topolinos Terrace, Riviera resort.
Enzos, Morimotos, or Jaleo at the Springs.

 

[Chi84]

Jiko, Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo house
Topolinos Terrace, Riviera resort.
Enzos, Morimotos, or Jaleo at the Springs.

I don’t think the first two would work for lunch or brunch though. Neither is open for lunch.

Topolino’s does have breakfast but it’s a character breakfast.

 

[NiarrNDisney]

Disney Springs - Enzo's Hideaway, Homecomin', Maria and Enzo's Ristorante, Paddlefish, STK Orlando, Summer House on the Lake, Wolfgang Puck

Resorts - Ale and Compass (YCR), Amare (Swan Reserve), Grand Floridian Cafe (GFR), Olivia's Cafe (OKW), Steakhouse 71 (CR), Three Bridges Bar and Grill (CSR), Topolino's Terrace (RR), Trattoria al Forno (BWR)

 

[Basil of Baker Street]

Was looking at dining availability the other day. Just pick a restaurant They'll all be quiet.

 

[wdwtopten]

Disney Springs - Enzo's Hideaway, Homecomin', Maria and Enzo's Ristorante, Paddlefish, STK Orlando, Summer House on the Lake, Wolfgang Puck

Resorts - Ale and Compass (YCR), Amare (Swan Reserve), Grand Floridian Cafe (GFR), Olivia's Cafe (OKW), Steakhouse 71 (CR), Three Bridges Bar and Grill (CSR), Topolino's Terrace (RR), Trattoria al Forno (BWR)

Homecomin' is not what I would call quiet.

 

[Tiggerish]

Homecomin' is not what I would call quiet.

It’s not what I would call good, either.

 

[wdwtopten]

Was looking at dining availability the other day. Just pick a restaurant They'll all be quiet.

Unfortunately, this is far from true. Last year, Tony's was over 80 decibels when I went there for dinner. I couldn't even talk to my wife.

Satu'li Canteen was also ridiculously loud that trip too.

The Parks in general have become incredibly loud.

 

[NiarrNDisney]

Homecomin' is not what I would call quiet.

Depends on what time you go.

 

[Basil of Baker Street]

Unfortunately, this is far from true. Last year, Tony's was over 80 decibels when I went there for dinner. I couldn't even talk to my wife.

Satu'li Canteen was also ridiculously loud that trip too.

The Parks in general have become incredibly loud.

It was tongue in cheek referencing all of the dining availability.

 

[Basil of Baker Street]

It’s not what I would call good, either.

I thought it received pretty good reviews. I don't know as I have never eaten there. I have a hard time paying that much for a meatloaf plate.

 

[Tiggerish]

I thought it received pretty good reviews. I don't know as I have never eaten there. I have a hard time paying that much for a meatloaf plate.

Oh yeah, it gets rave reviews.

I just personally didn’t care for it at all. Chicken was overcooked and had very little flavor. Maybe I caught them on a bad day, but I’m not inclined to try again.