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Signature Restaurants
Hi All!
I'm new to the boards. I'm amazed at all of the great information I have found for a trip this August. My partner and I will be on the dining plan. Since we arrive late the first day, we our planning on using a CS credit or buying our own meal. As a result we are planning on to eat at one of the signature restaurants one night. My question is which ones would you recommend?
Thanks!
Steve
(one of the world's biggest Donald Duck fans)
August 2009- Port Orleans French Quarter for 7 Magical days!
August 2008- Port Orleans French Quarter for 7 fantastic days!
May 1996 (Memorial Day Weekend) Only 1 day, but visited all 3 parks!
One of the world's biggest Donald Duck fans!
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My wife and I enjoy the Signature Dining spots and have had wonderful experience at most.
Our favorites:
Citricos--beautiful dining room and top notch food. Crab appetizer one of our musts.
California Grill--tremendous view, outstanding wine selection and consistently good food.
Artist Point--Pacific Northwest influenced menu and always had great service.
Flying Fish--incredible seafood and service.
Hope you have a great trip!
Upcoming Trips:
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DVC Member Since 11/06
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My husband and I loved Narcoossee's. He had the Grilled Filet Mignon and Butter-Poached Lobster Tail, I just had the grilled filet. I also had the crab cakes as an appetizer We had a wonderful table overlooking the Seven Seas Lagoon and the service was spectacular.
2001 ASMo, 2003 Royal Pacific and Poly, 2004 Beach Club, 2005 Cabins at FW, 2007 Poly, 2008 Poly and Hard Rock, 2009 Portofino and Poly, 2014 Royal Pacific and Kidani
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We love all of the signature restaurants! But I would have to say our favorites are Narcoossee's and Jiko. I'm sure you will have a wonderful experience no matter which you pick!
Too many trips to count since 1986!
Recent Trips...
December 2008 - Animal Kingdom Lodge
July 2009 - Grand Floridian
October 2009 - Polynesian
February 2010 - Bay Lake Tower
November 2010 - Bay Lake Tower
February 2011 - Port Orleans French Quarter
Next Up...
July 2011 - Boardwalk
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They're all pretty good, so examine the menus and see what appeals to you most. I love California Grill and Narcoossee's (haven't tried the others recently), but of the two I prefer California Grill for the breathtaking views.
Sherri
Next: Aulani Celebration 10/2018 (50th)
Past Stays: Contemporary, GF, Poly, BC, POP, POR, Dolphin, AKL Kidani, BLT
1990 August Honeymoon- GF
Delighted Disney Return Guest since 1981, DVC (BLT) since 2014
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We prefer..
Artist Point. Though all of the SD experiences are wonderful, there is something about the atmosphere and service of Artist Point that makes for a wonderfully romantic night out.
Also, the food is amazing! The best food I have had in any SD experience so far. I recommend going as late as you can, the personal attention when the restaurant is less busy is even better!
D
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I won't always be this way
When the things that make me weak and strange get engineered away
-Emil Bleehall - Adventurer of the Year!
Next Stop... MNSSHP Oct. 2011! Oh boy here we go!
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Not a signature restaurant - but the Hoop-dee-doo Review will cost you 2 TS credits, and is absolutely worth it. You not only get a meal which is better than average, you also get to laugh so hard that you burn off most of the calories.
Before Kids:
Off-Site - September/91 & September/92
With Kids:
Off-site - November/03 & September/05
FREE DINING:
POP Century - Aug/Sept/06 (w/ my parents)
POP Century - Aug/Sept/07
POP Century - Aug/Sept/08 (w/Bro's family)
POP Century - Sept/09 (NO KIDS!!!!!)
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Another vote for California Grill. The filet was so tender, it melted in our mouths. The view is spectacular. We had our appetizers and a beverage, they held our dinner so we could go out on the look out pad and watch Wishes, and then they brought our dinner after wishes. It was wonderful. The service was phenominal!!
Kristen and Ben
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DVC Owners @ SSR & AKV & BLT
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Thanks for all the replies. It's going to be a tough choice. I'm having a hard time even narrowing down the other restaurants for our other TS credits.
August 2009- Port Orleans French Quarter for 7 Magical days!
August 2008- Port Orleans French Quarter for 7 fantastic days!
May 1996 (Memorial Day Weekend) Only 1 day, but visited all 3 parks!
One of the world's biggest Donald Duck fans!
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We love Jiko and California Grill. Of the two, Cali Grill is my favorite. The atmosphere, view, food, service and wine were all perfect!
Nov 1973 - OS
Apr 1982 - OS
Jan 2001 - ASM
Dec 2001 - ASSp
Jan 2002 - CBR
Jan 2003 - CBR
Dec 2003 - AKL
Jan 2005 - CBR
Jan 2006 - CBR/AKL
Dec 2006 - CBR/OS/POFQ
Oct 2007 - ASSp/CBR
Jan 2009 - CBR/AKL
Jan 2010 - POR/AKL
Jan 2012 - CBR
Jan 2013 - CBR
Feb 2015 - GF
Feb 2016 - GF
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I've been to a couple of the signature restaurants and have to say my favorite remains California Grill for steak or sushi and Flying Fish Cafe for seafood.
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I would vote for either Aritst Point or the Yachtsman Steakhouse. Both were the best meals of my last two trips. Jiko's was also quite excellent. I was very unimpressed with California Grill, just didn't seem as special as everyone made it out to be. My friend and I were both disappointed and don't plan to return for a long time.
Bethie aka BethieTink
DVC Member 2006 - BCV
Upcoming - Oct 09 - 1 night at AKL, 7 night Eastern Carribean Cruise on the Magic, 3 nights at BCV
Last Trip - Jan 09 - MLK Weekend at WLV
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