Which resort has the best restaurants?

[aring75]

I'm already planning our trip for next year and I was wondering, which of the on-site resorts has the best restaurants?

DH and I take our food very seriously. ;)

[cleo]

Animal Kingdom Lodge! :D

[WhispyPixie]

THE POLY.......OHANA'S!!!!! IT is a family tradition...that we do not miss each trip!

[aring75]

I haven't heard much about restaurants at AKL. What do you like about them? Food, atmosphere, service, all of the above?

I'm getting hungry just thinking about this post!

[CamColt]

I agree with WhispyPixie, only I vote for the Poly because of the Kona Cafe(breakfast & dinner).

[Lewisc]

aring75
The rooms in BC that are closest to EPCOT are almost as close to the gate as they are to the lobby. If you stay in the EPCOT resort area (particularly BC) you have all of EPCOT restuarants to pick from.
Any of the monrail resorts have good restuarants and the ability to try them all. I think GF has 3 fine restaurants.

[TinkerChelle]

I would say AKL has the best restaurants. I really enjoy Bomas, but you need to have adventurous taste buds to enjoy it. AKL also has Mara, the fast service restaurant, and I enjoyed their food, too. As for the Poly, I love O'hanas a lot, but Captain Cook's, the fast service restaurant, was horrible. I didn't enjoy any food from there. Mara's food just seemed more fresh than the food at Captain Cook's.

[MauraAndIainsDad]

I have limited experience with resort restaurants but I have to agree with Lewisc. The BC resort is close to all the great Epcot WS restaurants and the Boardwalk restaurants as well (Spoodles is a particular fave of my family). We're staying at AKL in October and I'm dying to try Boma and Jiko - can't wait!

[aring75]

Well, it sounds like the Epcot resorts are a good bet. (DH and I have never stayed at an Epcot resort.)

Now the question is - Which Epcot resort would be best for 2 adults - no kids?

[Lewisc]

BC is closest to EPCOT. BC/YC share a great pool (SAB) and offers B & C for ice cream, burgers and the like. YC has the Yachtsman for dinner. I'd go with the BC although availability of discounted room rates might motivate me to stay elswhere.

[shannonandtom]

I vote for the GF. VA's, Narcoosees (great food and view of the castle), Citricos, 1900 Park Fare, Afternoon Tea, GF cafe', Mizner's lounge for a drink and cigar.

Need I say more...

Tom...:D

[bprincess]

Poly gets my vote for sure! O'hana's is our all time favorite Cuz!:p :p :p :p :p

Any birthday party recommendations for an all girls trip in September....one of the DS will be celebrating her 46th birthday on the day we arrive at the Poly. :jester:

[cinmell]

I'd say Contemporary and Grand Floridian.

[Ilove8Trax]

The Poly!;)

[CaliforniaDreaming]

The Grand Floridian has some spectacular dining establishments. ;)

[adams66]

If you like steak, the Yachtsman is second to none. It's pricey but definitely the best meal we had last trip!:)

[eeyore0062]

I think I would have to agree that GF has the best overall restaurant selection.

[Lcm2108]

Poly, Poly, Poly!

Lisa

[dmen]

as far as restaurants in the hotel, definitely gf.

victoria and albert's
citricos
narcoose's
grand floridian cafe
tea time

i never ate at 1900 park fare so i can't way about that.
gasparilla isn't bad but i don't consider fast the cafeteria style place to be a restaurant anyway.

although i do see that the epcot resorts have proximity to the most restaurants--including those in epcot, in mgm, on the boardwalk, in the swan/dolphin, and in the yacht/beach club. but i still think my favorite restaurants are over the gf. still more variety over by epcot.

[Demosthenes]

CR has the best restaurants wihtout leaving the tower, IMHO; however, for good dining, the best resort on property for a couple would be BWI. The resort is very romantic, and there are a lot of excellent dining choices nearby.

[wdwnutze]

I would have to agree with Kona a the Poly!!!!!

[aring75]

Now you've got me thinking! (Uh-oh, it's way too early for that!);)

The Boardwalk/Epcot Resorts sound like they probably have the biggest variety (Yes?)

However, I've started reading about GF and those menus sure look good. Plus the atmosphere of the GF seems like it would be appropriate for 2 adults traveling without kids. (GF always seems a little more "adult" than the other resorts, even though you do see children there.)

I guess I need to decide what kind of atmosphere we would be happiest with. I think a savannah-view room at AKL would be something to talk about, but it seems so far from everything else. Is this actually a good thing?

I must admit, I'm one of those who thinks the CR is tacky. (CR fans please don't be mad at me. ;)) DH and I walked through last year and were not impressed. I think this resort would be more enjoyed by families.

Sorry so long. I can't seem to decide. Someone is just going to have to make up my mind!!!

Thanks for all the help fellow dis'ers! Maybe I'll figure something out before next year!:rolleyes:

[Yachtman]

Not even close. Best resort for food. Y & B hands down. Book a room at the Yacht Club,you wont regret it. Happy eating!!!!!

[Lewisc]

Your right, GF has better restaurants in the resort but the EPCOT resorts have a better overall variety of restaurants available to you. Surprisingly the GF has a lot of kids, conventions and weddings. The Boardwalk Inn is probably better for couples. You really won't go wrong with either choice.

[montessori]

All of the resorts you are considering are wonderful resorts. My recommendation would be The Boardwalk Inn. It is fantastic without children, plenty of great restaurants to choose from (steak at Flying Fish!!), and the location can't be beat.

Happy Eating!! http://www.wdwinfo.com/sites/family/tongue3.gif

[joyful1nh]

If I were in your shoes (& allow me for a moment to spend your money!) I would choose the GF. Why?

1. Good restaurants on site
2. A short monorail ride away from the fabulous CA Grill
3. Only a little longer monorail ride to the best place for lunch on Disney property - Kona Cafe
4. I'm turned off by the theme at the Contemporary too. Couldn't sleep in those bright rooms!

We have had mixed dining experiences at Epcot. Le Cellier was great, love the Moroccan restaurant, not impressed with Italy at all (tried it twice).

Flying Fish is on my to do list.

Jiko & Boma at AKL are fabulous! Make sure to eat at one of them!

[mariamouse]

I enjoy the food at Poly (Kona Cafe), BC (Cape May Cafe), and BWI (Spoodles, Flying Fish Cafe, Seashore Sweets). I think the Epcot area is the way to go.
To answer your question about which resort for the two of you, I would say either the BWI or the BC. The BC does have Stormalong Bay, which is an amazing pool. It all depends on what matters. If you spend lots of time at the pool and enjoy buffets, go with BC. If you enjoy the "Boardwalk" theme and spending a lot of time at night at your resort, then go with the BWI. I don't care for the Swan/Dolphin at all. The BC is my personal favorite. Enjoy your stay!

~Mariamouse~ :smooth: