Best Place for lunch (non park) on arrival day? - The DIS Discussion Forums

HeatherC · 11-09-2009, 06:21 AM

Hi Everyone:

We have an early morning flight that should get us to Disney by around noon. Just in time for a yummy lunch.

We are staying at Bonnet Creek and will have a car. Since we can't check in until 4pm, we plan on getting a nice lunch then hitting a Publix for a couple things.

Prefer to stay away from Downtown Disney until later in the week. Will also be going to 1900 Park Faire for dinner as well as Boma so would prefer not to go to AK Lodge or Grand Floridian then.

Any suggestions for a special lunch place to kick off our trip?

I was thinking possibly the Kona Cafe?

Thanks so much!

disney queen · 11-09-2009, 07:04 AM

whispering canyon cafe at wilderness lodge; olivia's at old key west; big river grill on the boardwalk; beaches and cream at beach club; chef mickey at the contemp. good luck

BCV23 · 11-09-2009, 09:40 AM

If you would enjoy a quiet lunch away from the bustle of the hotels, the Sand Trap is really good. GF Cafe is a favorite of our for lunch. Kona Cafe is a good choice, too. Captain's Grille at the YC serves a nice lunch.

Chef Mickey's is not normally open for lunch although it was during free dining....is it still open. Still, it is a buffet. You can get mcuh better food on the first floor of the CR at the Wave.

moray26 · 11-09-2009, 09:42 AM

I second Olivia's at Old Key West. Close to Bonnet Creek and you can take a nice quiet walk around the resort after you eat.

lpizzuro123 · 11-09-2009, 10:07 AM

I was going to suggest Earl of Sandwich in DTD until I read that you wanted to stay away from DTD till later in the week. I would then definatly agree with Kona at the Poly.
Linda

HeatherC · 11-09-2009, 10:19 AM

Thanks everyone! Not I just have to decide where! Tough choices one has to make, huh?

Will definitely be checking out all your suggestions....curious about the Captain's Grille particularly.

Thanks again!

LittleStinkerbelle · 11-09-2009, 10:30 AM

Beaches and Cream at the BC.

MickeyNicki · 11-09-2009, 10:40 AM

I would go to CSR and eat at the Pepper Market or Capts Grill at the YC, Kona at the Poly, GFC at the GF, The Wave at the CR

kiwicassie · 11-09-2009, 06:36 PM

Please steer clear of the Captain's Grille. They served me undercooked chicken ew... Go to Beaches and Cream instead!

mommy*RN · 11-09-2009, 06:41 PM

We liked Kouzzina's on the boardwalk.

PatsGirl · 11-09-2009, 06:47 PM

Why not try something that isn't WDW since you'll be going to Publix? I heard that Chevys and some other restaurants at the Crossing are very good and probably much cheaper

I know there's a restaurant called Joe's Crab Shack (I think) that is supposed to be real good and fun too!

tony67 · 11-09-2009, 07:18 PM

Kona Cafe - lunch and dinner have always been good here.

Cee · 11-10-2009, 07:55 AM

We always go to Raglan Road in PI.

Grumpy92 · 11-10-2009, 08:01 AM

Beaches & Cream, Kona's or GF Cafe

11-09-2009, 06:21 AM	#1
HeatherC DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,415	Best Place for lunch (non park) on arrival day? Hi Everyone: We have an early morning flight that should get us to Disney by around noon. Just in time for a yummy lunch. We are staying at Bonnet Creek and will have a car. Since we can't check in until 4pm, we plan on getting a nice lunch then hitting a Publix for a couple things. Prefer to stay away from Downtown Disney until later in the week. Will also be going to 1900 Park Faire for dinner as well as Boma so would prefer not to go to AK Lodge or Grand Floridian then. Any suggestions for a special lunch place to kick off our trip? I was thinking possibly the Kona Cafe? Thanks so much!

11-09-2009, 07:04 AM	#2
disney queen DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Baytown, Texas USA Posts: 6,581	whispering canyon cafe at wilderness lodge; olivia's at old key west; big river grill on the boardwalk; beaches and cream at beach club; chef mickey at the contemp. good luck __________________

11-09-2009, 09:40 AM	#3
BCV23 Loves the magic of the trains Would enjoy a magical meal at the castle Loves the name Hatuey! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 17,233	If you would enjoy a quiet lunch away from the bustle of the hotels, the Sand Trap is really good. GF Cafe is a favorite of our for lunch. Kona Cafe is a good choice, too. Captain's Grille at the YC serves a nice lunch. Chef Mickey's is not normally open for lunch although it was during free dining....is it still open. Still, it is a buffet. You can get mcuh better food on the first floor of the CR at the Wave. __________________ Thanks johnsonet! Many magical trips and waiting for......

11-09-2009, 10:07 AM	#5
lpizzuro123 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,544	I was going to suggest Earl of Sandwich in DTD until I read that you wanted to stay away from DTD till later in the week. I would then definatly agree with Kona at the Poly. Linda __________________ [url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/]

11-09-2009, 10:30 AM	#7
LittleStinkerbelle DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Metro NYC Area Posts: 1,404	Beaches and Cream at the BC. __________________ Me: DH: DD: Recent trips: GF - January 2010 (7 for 4), Poly - 2009 (7 for 4), Pop - 2008, Beach Club - 2008, POFQ - 2007 (free dining), and many more!

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11-09-2009, 09:42 AM	#4
moray26 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2008 Location: East on I-4, 30 mi. up 95 Posts: 181	I second Olivia's at Old Key West. Close to Bonnet Creek and you can take a nice quiet walk around the resort after you eat.

11-09-2009, 10:19 AM	#6
HeatherC DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,415	Thanks everyone! Not I just have to decide where! Tough choices one has to make, huh? Will definitely be checking out all your suggestions....curious about the Captain's Grille particularly. Thanks again!

11-09-2009, 10:40 AM	#8
MickeyNicki It is pretty darn sad when a valet picks you out as a big Boma eater Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 16,831	I would go to CSR and eat at the Pepper Market or Capts Grill at the YC, Kona at the Poly, GFC at the GF, The Wave at the CR __________________ November 2009 Dining Reviews October 2009 Live Dining Reviews F&W time! August 2009 Live Dining Reviews June 2009 Live Dining Reviews March 2009 Live Dining Reviews January 2009 Live Dining Reviews..with KIDS! October 2008 Live Dining Reviews August 2008 Live Dining Reviews June 2008 Dining Reviews! March/April 2008 Live Reviews

11-09-2009, 06:36 PM	#9
kiwicassie Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jersey Girl Living in New Zealand Posts: 146	Please steer clear of the Captain's Grille. They served me undercooked chicken ew... Go to Beaches and Cream instead! __________________ Oh yes mustard! That'll do... Mustard? Don't let's be silly. Now lemon, that's different... 50+ trips so far to the World WDWCP 2003

11-09-2009, 06:41 PM	#10
mommy*RN Does Imodium work for verbal diarrhea? Ok - I'm 30 and never had a cheesehead... why are you leaving us in the midst of all this excitement? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 3,328	We liked Kouzzina's on the boardwalk. __________________ **mommyRN***

11-09-2009, 06:47 PM	#11
PatsGirl Kids will write the darndest things I'm a fan of the Red Sox and anyone who beats the Yankees I can't believe my parents lived through my shenanigans Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South of Boston, Very north of Magic Posts: 3,092	Why not try something that isn't WDW since you'll be going to Publix? I heard that Chevys and some other restaurants at the Crossing are very good and probably much cheaper I know there's a restaurant called Joe's Crab Shack (I think) that is supposed to be real good and fun too! __________________ Last night my sister and I were sitting in the den and I said to her, "I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle to keep me alive. That would be no quality of life at all. If that ever happens, just pull the plug!" So she got up, unplugged the computer, and threw out my wine. Brenda , Jacob 19 and Alexandra 12 We booked Boardwalk Villas for April ~ three weeks after my Girls' Trip to Isla Mujeres

11-09-2009, 07:18 PM	#12
tony67 I always get odd looks when I put mayo on my fries Ask for Pepe - "The Master" Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 512	Kona Cafe - lunch and dinner have always been good here. __________________ Disclaimer: Everything I've ever told you has been a lie. Including that. If you rob Peter to pay Paul, you can always depend on the support of Paul. "I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed, or numbered! My life is my own.” Be seeing you.

11-10-2009, 07:55 AM	#13
Cee DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Occoquan, VA Posts: 2,391	We always go to Raglan Road in PI.

11-10-2009, 08:01 AM	#14
Grumpy92 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 2,707	Beaches & Cream, Kona's or GF Cafe

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