Which Restaurant Would You Recommend

[Hadjii]

Hi,
We will be at WDW this Halloween. We go about the same time every year and just love it. This year we'll be splitting our stay between BW and AKL. We're two adults (sisters), no kids and love to try and sample different Disney restaurants each time we go. So far we've done Boma (loved it), China , Japan, Mexico, Norway, France in Epcot(we loved Mexico but found the rest just okay), the California Grill (Yummy sushi), Rainforest, ESPN, most character meals, and Wolfgang Pucks Express.
I keep reading about how much people love Ohana's and I'm tempted to try it. Can anyone recommend a do-not-miss restaurant for us? - thanks, Nancy

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

The trouble with recommending eateries is that we all have different tastes.
But heres a few I will go back to.

Germany, love the beer and the food, deserts a bit bland though.
Crystal Palace, good food and excellent staff, but beware hyper kids overexcited by Pooh.
House of Blues, my type of music and my type of food. A little pricey for this type of resturaunt but worth it.
I liked the Sci-Fi Drive in, but thats basic burger fayre.
Spoodles, the food was really good, drinks even better. I think this was our most expensive night out.

HATED!!! mama melroses, Itallian so bad that I thought I was back eating UK frozen pub food.

For our next trip were trying,
Ohanas, Brown Derby, Canada, Whispering Canyon, and Tonys TownSquare.

 

[Kingdom Konsultant]

If you love Steak, I would suggest the Yachtsman Steak house at the Y&B Club. Le Cellier in Canada is also a good choice for steak. If you want Seafood, I would highly suggest the Flying Fish at the Boardwalk.

Pam

 

[RPMdfw]

Okay, in no particular order:

50s Prime Time Cafe - great theme and wonderful food
Hollywood Brown Derby - Nostalgia for "Old Hollywood" and the Cobb Salad is a "don't miss" in my book
Fultons Crab House - A bit pricey but worth every penny
Portobello Yacht Club - Fun atmosphere, good food, great sangria

Those are my favorites today. Ask me tomorrow and you might get a completely different list . . . :lol: :slurp: :lol:

 

[Pioneer Hall]

If you are tempted to go to Ohana, definately go! Here is my review from the Review Section of the site...you can find more reviews about the restaurant there.

Reviewer's Comments:
Summary: Why 'Ohana Means Family

I thought that this was the best Dining Experience that I ever had, and not just in WDW. Just entering the restaurant was thrilling. Right away you are introduced to your "cousins" which really makes the place seem so friendly. Your host takes you to get the delicious bread and also allows you to get a good view of the 18-foot wood burning grill.

Our Server who I think was named Ernesto was terrific. He was one of the nicest Cast Members in Disney. We had a birthday in the party and he was with us celebrating the whole time.

The food was incredible (and I think that is an understatement)! The starters which were Shrimp Wontons, Honey Coriander Chicken Wings, Seasoned Vegetables, Salad in a Honey lime dressing, and Oriental Rice with vegetables. After getting filled up on starters your server comes out with the main course. One 4 big skewers your server has Steak, Turkey, Pork Chop, and Shrimp. Each one is seasoned to perfection with Polynesian tastes. The food is also all-you-can eat. For dessert you are treated to Pineapple served with hot caramel sauce. There are also other deserts that you can purchase, but after the pineapple it is almost unnecessary.

The setting at the restaurant is great! You are surrounded by the Polynesian feel with the lit up Cinderlla Castle in the background. If you time it right you can also watch fireworks from the restaurant, where you get the perfect view (and they play the music). There are also games for kids like Coconut Races and Hula hoop contests.

All in all this is a must see restaurant. The setting, service, and food are terrific.

 

[The_CEO]

The Rainforest Cafe in Downtown Disney and by the entrance of DAK is a great choice for a lunch or dinner on the DTD area.
Great food selection as well!

 

[BRER STITCH]

WOW!!
You two have racked up an impressive list of eating experiences!!!

Having just returned from WDW myself, I'd have to recommend that you add the following stops to your next trip.....

-----> O'HANA'S at the Polynesian

-----> WHISPERING CANYON at the Wilderness Lodge

-----> THE BIERGARTEN in EPCOT (GERMANY)

Also, if you haven't experienced the HOOP-DEE-SOO Review, you can add that to your list too!

HAVE FUN!!!


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[rosie.ca]

RPMdfw .... good taste is restaurants ...esp brown derby ... it is so hard to find a decent cobb salad it seems i only get to have it when i am at disney mmmmmmmmm.

 

[Sherm00]

Definitly don't mis Alfredos in itialy, absolute one of the BEST places for italian you will find, it's definitly a don't mis. also the 50's prime time was really really fun.

 

[Hadjii]

Wow!! Thanks for all the recommendations. I can feel my waistband expanding already. The Ohana's review has definitely sold me. The atmosphere sounds awesome. I'm also thinking about Prime Time but I've heard mixed reviews like, great ambience, so -so food. However, I really do think that a lot of the fun of eating at WDW is in the setting. Most of the time it more than makes up for the food. We're really not that fussy. But one more question.......

Where do we get the best martini's at WDW???? We are martini fanatics and love to try all the new flavored ones they seem to invent every week. Mmm......

Nancy : )

 

[mwitkus]

Originally posted by Hadjii
Hi,
We will be at WDW this Halloween. We go about the same time every year and just love it. This year we'll be splitting our stay between BW and AKL. We're two adults (sisters), no kids and love to try and sample different Disney restaurants each time we go. So far we've done Boma (loved it), China , Japan, Mexico, Norway, France in Epcot(we loved Mexico but found the rest just okay), the California Grill (Yummy sushi), Rainforest, ESPN, most character meals, and Wolfgang Pucks Express.
I keep reading about how much people love Ohana's and I'm tempted to try it. Can anyone recommend a do-not-miss restaurant for us? - thanks, Nancy

We are going down for Halloween too! Also no kids, but we are bringing the inlaws! (Yikes! Wish me luck!)

We don't generally eat very adventurously so I'm afraid my recommendations wouldn't be all that terribly helpful. But I can agree with Happy Snapper on Mama Melroses. Went there last year and had horrible service - and even though we were very clear on food allergies and things we couldn't eat - they still brought items out with those foods on/in them - we tried to eat around them but I ended up miserably sick for the entire Fantasmic show and the bus ride back... (The poor family standing in front of us were afraid i would throw up on them! She even asked if we wanted her to stop the bus for us! How embarrassing!!)

anyway - have a great time... see ya in the parks!!!

 

[garyhoov]

For something a little different, I really liked Marrakesh in Morocco.:slurp:

Here's a menu:

http://wdwig.com/menu/menu_mor.htm

 

[RPMdfw]

Originally posted by Hadjii
Where do we get the best martini's at WDW???? We are martini fanatics and love to try all the new flavored ones they seem to invent every week. Mmm......

In researching an event for our June trip, somebody found this drink menu for the Outer Rim bar at the Contemporary. Some great sounding Martinis on it!

SPACE MONKEY
chocolate liquer,kahlua, vanilla,&
fresh banana

COSMIC SMUGGLER
Bacardi white,coconut rum,pineapple juice,
a splash of grenadine and topped with Myers Rum

TROPICAL LIFESAVER
Absoulut citron,midori,cocunut rum,pineapple
juice, and a splash of sour mix

JAMAICAN ME CRAZEEEEE
Midori,cocunut rum, pineapple juice,& topped
with Myers dark rum

BLAST OFF PUNCH
Bacardi white,blue curacao, orange juice,sour mix and topped with Myers Dk rum

WOO WOO
vodka,peach schnapps and cranberry juice

NON ALCHOLIC ALTERNATIVES as well as specialty coffees, bottled and Draft beer,

Specialty Martinis include,
CHOCOLATE MARTINI
DK cream de cacao and absoult

COSMOPOLITIAN MARTINI
cointreau,absout citron,lime juice and cranberry juice

CRYSTAL BLUE MARTINI
Grey goose vodka,blue curacao anda splash of
sour mix

SOUR APPLE MARTINI
Grey goose vodka,Sour apple schapps,midori,
and a splash of pineapple juice

A large selection of wine by the glass as well as a few sparkling wines as well

In addition to the Outer Rim, my brother and his girlfriend were very complimentarty of the martinis at Potobello Yacht Club, Bown Derby and 50s Prime Time Cafe.

 

[Kingdom Konsultant]

RPMdfw beat me to it! I was going to suggest the outer rim. :lol: There is a wonderful view of bay Lake from there.

pam

 

[Marijil]

Le Cellier is the definition of cant miss

 

[rokcandy]

For resorts, check out 'Ohana's, like many people have stated.

For parks, Tony's is a definite, at least for me - good for adults alone as well as w/ kids, esp. if you love Italian and the feel of the MK.

 

[kennyj29]

Dinner

O'hana's is a definite...you really can't miss that! Also, Canada is awesome especially if you like steak! Did you ever try the restaurant at the Living Seas? Wonderful food. We go there and O'hanas every trip. Then we add different ones on after that. Coral Reef Restaurant is the name and if you don't want to spend a ton of money there, go for lunch!

 

[Grumpy56]

Many good spots have already been mentioned, I would make the Brown Derby a must, for food, drinks and atomsphere it can't be beat! Also I loved our meal at Spoodles on our last trip. Everyone should go to Ohanas' at least once but I would also put in a plug for the Kona Cafe. When we stayed at the Polynesian we ate there several times and throughly enjoyed it each time. Asain influenced food that is great, have the macadamia mahi-mahi, it's great or if you like sushi you'll like the tempura ahi tuna served rare! It's a very attractive restaurant and many people swear by the desserts.

Hope you have a great trip, I'm considering a trip around Halloween, it sounds like a great time to go.

 

[Epcot is my fav]

A cant miss is the House of Blues in DtD.....its sooooo good!!!!!!

 

[Monorail Lime]

Originally posted by happy snapper
HATED!!! mama melroses, Itallian so bad that I thought I was back eating UK frozen pub food.

That's strange, the food has always tasted absolutely wonderful every time I've been there. Perhaps they were having an off-night when you were there.


Coral Reef is a must for any seafood fan and the atmosphere is very calm and relaxing. It's great if you are doing dinner for two with a special someone.