Greetings everyone. It has been ages since I posted on Intercot. Also it has been quite a while since visiting Walt Disney World. I will be staying at the resort for six nights and wanted to know what are your must-do dining experiences?? Any input is appreciated. On my last visit, I really enjoyed Jiko and California Grill. Thank you in advance.
Welcome back!!
While I haven't been in a couple years either, I know there are now tons of new places in Disney Springs that get good reviews - Homecoming, Paddlefish, Morimoto, D-Luxe Burger, and Blaze Pizza to name a few. I have also heard the new Brunch offering on weekends at California Grill is a great experience.
In past trips, I've always made it to Kona Cafe for breakfast and that remains a must-do for me!
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For dinner, we always do Ohana and Boma every trip and have also enjoyed Brown Derby. Kona Cafe is great for both breakfast and dinner and I would recommend Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue if you're looking for a dinner show. Also, while I can't vouch for this because I haven't been there myself, I have heard nothing but positive reviews for Sanaa. I'm hoping to fit in a lunch date with my wife there on our next trip if we can convince the grandparents to spend some quality Disney time with the kids.
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- Brian
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Next WDW visit: 2018, Polynesian
We enjoyed both Jiko and California grill just a few weeks ago. If signature dining locations are your thing try out Tiffins in the Animal Kingdom, we really enjoyed it!
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I'm concerned about Ohana. I have very simple taste when it comes to dining. A) Will I get enough to eat B) Most rave about it, so will give it a chance (probably)
We are staying at the Poly, so I am thinking the dinner show at the resort rather than trying to get to the campgrounds.
Brown Derby is on my list as I have never eaten there, as is Kona Cafe.
Thank you for your responses!
I think you will enjoy O'hana. I've taken several large groups there, and no one has ever left hungry.
I have been to the luau at the Polynesian several times (taking people who have never been to Disney World before and they wanted to see it), but I don't like the food there. The show is so so.
Sanaa is pretty amazing. I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would.
I am not a seafood fan, but my friends who are enjoy Flying Fish on the Boardwalk.
At Disney Springs, I thoroughly enjoyed Raglan Road, but the atmosphere is very loud.
I'll meet you at the Rainbow Bridge.
We are going in November. We havent been for 7 years. Our favorites/must do's
BOMA
'Ohana
Yak & Yeiti
This year we will be trying LaHacienda & Teppan Edo
Favorite counter places
Pecos Bill
Yorkshire Fish Co
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Great feedback everyone. Thank you! Doing a bit more planning this time as the last time I visited they still hadn't opened Primeval Whirl.
Turf Club and Rose & Crown are must-dos for my family.
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We love Brown Derby, Artist Point, Jiko. Everyone has their likes and dislikes so it's a preference thing for sure.
We always look at the menus and see what we might like. We do look at what other people say about the restaurants on here and go from there.
Have a great vacation!
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We love the food at Ragland Road, but hate, hate, hate how loud it is. Solution - we go for lunch.
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Arielfan98;2503550 wrote: Turf Club and Rose & Crown are must-dos for my family.
Do you usually do dinner / Illuminations viewing for Rose & Crown? or other times?
Paradise Pier Pinocchio;2503609 wrote: Do you usually do dinner / Illuminations viewing for Rose & Crown? or other times?
Yes! It is the best deal. We usually reserve a time 1 hour before Illuminations. If they seat you inside, they take you to their personal viewing area. If you're outside, you've got the best seating in the house!
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TheDuckRocks;2503592 wrote: We love the food at Ragland Road, but hate, hate, hate how loud it is. Solution - we go for lunch.
We've noticed that lunch at so many restaurants is MUCH quieter than dinner. A few that I love for lunch are the Grand Floridian Cafe, Rose and Crown, Coral Reef, and Liberty Tree Tavern. For dinner, our favorite is Artist Point.
Brown Derby is the only decent option at DHS to us.
TRex at Disney Springs is loud, food is okay, but really cool. Just nothing like it that we've been to.
EPCOT, Les Cellier is probably new since you've been there. Outstanding.
I haven't been there (I'm from texas and don't find the need to eat mexican while on vacation) but the lake side mexican place over at the Mexico pavilion gets great reviews.
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