Your Hidden Gems.

[real mad hatter]

Ok this subject of hidden gems has come up now & again,but if you were to pick just one QS and one TS restaurant,which would they be.My vacation finished last week and was on the QS dining plan,but had 3 ADRS booked.But we took a chance of getting a lunch spot at Sanaa on our second week and it was superb.We got a 1.40pm slot on our third last day.DS had Tandoori chicken and DW had Tandoori shrimp and I had the spiced Durban chicken,my oh my,this has my vote for TS hidden gem and for hidden gem at QS it as to be Cookes of Dublin.The home made pies were awesome,chicken & lamb pies,and our DS fish & chips were superb.So what are your two favourite hidden gems?

 

[LuLaSue]

I hear so many wonderful things about Cookes of Dublin...

Our hidden Gem isn't so hidden..
I think Jiko is one of the most underated restaurants in the World.

 

[wiigirl]

I hear so many wonderful things about Cookes of Dublin...

Our hidden Gem isn't so hidden..
I think Jiko is one of the most underated restaurants in the World.

I would really recommend Jiko....again, bit really hidden, just unappreciated by the masses.

 

[mamamouse]

my most underrated restaurant has to be The Turf Club at Saratoga springs mmmm yummy!!! It's not my fave in all of WDW but it's a keeper,not over crowded and I can almost always get an ADR infact I just booked one 2 days ago and my trip is in 49 days.I just hope my not so secret doesnt spread like wildfire LOl.Yep I wanna be greedy n only share with those that read this thread.

 

[Mukta]

If I could only eat 1 TS, it would be the stacked breakfast at Kouzzina.

If I could only eat 1 QS, it would be the cheese empanadas in Mexico/Epcot.

Neither one of those is insanely popular, but I can't go to the world without eating both.

 

[The Incredible Schmulk]

The Cabana Bar and Beach Club next to the pool at the Dolphin is one of the best lunch options in all of Disney World, and there's rarely anyone there. The menu is small, but very good, and it is updated seasonally, so it never gets stale. They also have a good mixed drink menu and a pretty decent draft beer selection that gets changed out often enough to be worth an occasional visit.

It is very much a hidden gem, so don't everybody run there at once. I still want to be able to get a seat at the bar when we swing by for a visit in November.

 

[sgtmgd]

If I could only eat 1 TS, it would be the stacked breakfast at Kouzzina.

I concur that Kouzzina is fantastic for Breakfast

Captains Grill at the Yacht Club has excellent food and a really good steak, not on par with the Yachtsman Steakhouse..but nowhere near the cost either

 

[steviej]

I think the most underappreciated meal in disney is lunch at Olivia's at OKW, it is so phenomenal with decent prices when you think about you're in disney!

 

[disneygirl76]

Ok this subject of hidden gems has come up now & again,but if you were to pick just one QS and one TS restaurant,which would they be.My vacation finished last week and was on the QS dining plan,but had 3 ADRS booked.But we took a chance of getting a lunch spot at Sanaa on our second week and it was superb.We got a 1.40pm slot on our third last day.DS had Tandoori chicken and DW had Tandoori shrimp and I had the spiced Durban chicken,my oh my,this has my vote for TS hidden gem and for hidden gem at QS it as to be Cookes of Dublin.The home made pies were awesome,chicken & lamb pies,and our DS fish & chips were superb.So what are your two favourite hidden gems?

I love Tortuga for QS at MK. We have it every time. We like that it is different from burgers and chicken fingers and pizza. As for TS gem - I think GF Cafe is a little hidden treasure. Always good, and you can almost always just walk right up. The french toast is amazing! As are the lunches!

 

[tracyandalex]

I'm going to vote for Captain's Grille also for TS. For QS I have to go with Starring Rolls even though it is becoming less hidden and more appreciated!

 

[Sweet Melissa]

Definitely the Cabana Bar at the Dolphin. I think Boatwright's at Port Orleans Riverside qualifies as well.

 

[real mad hatter]

I hear so many wonderful things about Cookes of Dublin...

Our hidden Gem isn't so hidden..
I think Jiko is one of the most underated restaurants in the World.

Yeh,We did JIKO on 2010 and were blown away,we are hoping to stay at AKL in 2014 as for Boma,jiko, and Sanaa ,but Cookes was awesome.

 

[laxchik18]

ok dont really think theyre hidden gems but teppan edo in japan is absolutely amazing. my family's fave TS. colombian harbour house is great too and pinocchios, but those arent hidden...

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

yet another vote for Captain's Grill and the chocolate mousse cake at the Kringla in Norway.

 

[littleroo]

I agree with Hatter, Sanaa is my favorite gem for TS! My favorite QS is Wolfgang Puck Cafe!

Gems are in the eye of the beholder.

 

[Zummi Gummi]

I just discovered this one on Friday-

The food court at Riverside (a resort I don't particularly care for) has a make your own pasta station that's like $11. You pick the type of pasta you want (4 choices), the type of sauce (again, 4 choices), what meat you want, and then there's tons of vegetables. You can get as many as you want and it's all the same price. It comes with a breadstick. I was quite impressed.

 

[Tusportsfan]

This would be another vote for both Captain's Grill and Turf Club - both have always had outstanding service, great food and never an issue getting ADR's, or walk-ups.
Our best hidden (if you can call it hidden) gem for a QS has to be Pepper Market at CS - have made it a point to get there the past three trips for their fajitas, and we'll be there again in about three weeks!

 

[NiarrNDisney]

Here are some of my Hidden Gems:

MK - Plaza Restaurant

DHS - Starring Rolls

DTD - Cookes of Dublin

Resorts - Cabana Pool & Beach Club (Dolphin/Swan), Cafe Rix & Laguna Bar (CSR),
Grand Floridian Cafe (GFR), Kona Island (Poly), Sanaa (AKL-KV), Turf Club (SSR), The Wave (CR)

 

[disney magic 06]

I don't think I can offer a TS hidden gem, my fave is California Grill, nothing hidden about that! QS I love Mara, they have great choice and the carved turkey sandwiches are fab. Also Wolfgang Puck Express at DD and Earl of Sandwich.

 

[real mad hatter]

I just discovered this one on Friday-

The food court at Riverside (a resort I don't particularly care for) has a make your own pasta station that's like $11. You pick the type of pasta you want (4 choices), the type of sauce (again, 4 choices), what meat you want, and then there's tons of vegetables. You can get as many as you want and it's all the same price. It comes with a breadstick. I was quite impressed.

Agree with the pasta station,we have just returned from 14 nights at PORS and the pasta with shrimp is so big,it's enough for two adults.