Sci-Fi Diner Isn't Wretched? - The DIS Discussion Forums

jrtoastyman · 01-14-2013, 04:26 PM

I've been staying away from Sci-Fi for the last few trips because my understanding was that the food was pretty much horrible, but I've heard that they've made some changes to the menu and the food is much better since the change. Anyone been there recently that would care to offer their thoughts on it?

ddluvsdisney · 01-14-2013, 04:30 PM

We eat there just about every year- mostly for the atmosphere but the food isn't bad.

DH and I usually get the shrimp pasta dish. It is huge and pretty good. My boys usually get bacon burgers. The shakes are really good!!!

MYD714 · 01-14-2013, 04:37 PM

DH and I had lunch there in August. We go every year, but had avoided it up until this past trip (I hadn't eaten there since I was about 14). The reviews kept us away--and DH had no interest.

We loved it. We went in with little to no expectations and it ended up being one of our favorite meals. We had chocolate shakes, buffalo chicken potato skins, and we split the grilled chicken sandwich. It was delicious. The service was great, and it was atmosphere was fun.

It is definitely being added to our "must do" list for lunch.

Lauralooneyfordisney · 01-14-2013, 04:53 PM

We have always liked it. It has a fun atmosphere with the old movies and we really love the burgers and shakes. It is on our list again this trip for lunch.

DLB · 01-14-2013, 04:56 PM

We just went in Sept and loved it. The fried pickles appetizer was amazing!!!

ktnryansmom · 01-14-2013, 04:56 PM

I have learned that if there is a restaurant you want to see, then it's perfectly fine to make an AdR and just get dessert.

Miumiu4me · 01-14-2013, 05:07 PM

It's gotten better. We went in 2008 and swore never to go back. We finally ended up going back around Xmas and the food was fine. We just stuck to burgers and fries and they managed to get that right. I would stick to the basics.

jrtoastyman · 01-14-2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ktnryansmom

I have learned that if there is a restaurant you want to see, then it's perfectly fine to make an AdR and just get dessert.

I totally agree with this, but I actually want to eat there for the sake of eating lunch! I find that I pretty much go to Brown Derby every time I go to DHS because the places I've been to have been bad, and the places I haven't been to are so poorly received by the masses, at least food-wise. Trying to branch out this trip!

Thanks for the intel, folks!

Kimosabe · 01-14-2013, 05:10 PM

We ate there for the first time in December. We slipped in right about the time the park was about to close after seeing the Osborne lights and, much to our pleasant surprise, were able to get a table with no ADR (not sure they make them at closing time, but will still seat you without making you feel rushed at all).

DW and I shared some onion rings (nice horseradish sauce) and a burger, which was great. DD10 got a caesar salad and the turkey sandwich, and both were actually very good. You don't normally expect much from a turkey sandwich, but I was all too happy to chow down on what she did not finish. (Just looked at the menu and didn't see a caesar salad, but quite sure she got one in December.)

DD8 got a burger from the kids menu and it took forever to arrive, so that was quite frustrating, especially given the time of night (9:00) and the starvation of DD8 by that time. They eventually confessed that they had burned it -- ha! But even with that, it seemed to take way too long to cook another kid's burger. However, they gave both girls free ice cream, so in their minds, all was forgiven! Also, they loved the atmosphere and each was issued a driver's license (since we were eating in a car).

We would definitely go there again --

goofyintoronto · 01-14-2013, 05:15 PM

We have been there a few times. We really like the food!!!!. Never had a bad meal.

My faves are the wings, spinach dip, shakes, burgers, and onion rings. Oh and their flavored colas are really good too! They brought the ribs back which is yummy. The atmosphere is so much fun. I would give it a shot at least once.

Mousemommy1 · 01-14-2013, 05:36 PM

We ate there in July and we had really good burgers and shakes! Sci Fi actually redeemed TS dining for us at DHS, because all we've had there are "wretched" experiences.

julie4423 · 01-14-2013, 05:57 PM

I didn't have a great food experience, but I would still go back. I think that if I had stuck with the burgers and shakes it would have been better after reading reviews. I loved the atmosphere so it's worth another try IMO.

Reviews are tough anyway. I've read sooo many that hate 50s PT and Le Cellier. I have to say those are 2 of my favorites, so you just never know.

themrsp · 01-14-2013, 09:37 PM

My DH LOVES this place! We always get the steak, which in our opinion was just as good as Le'Cellier's lunch steak...

Atmosphere is also wonderful!

vcgirl925 · 01-14-2013, 09:39 PM

Food isn't wretched at all. It's not great. But it's not bad either. We go there often.

Peter Fan · 01-14-2013, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by themrsp

My DH LOVES this place! We always get the steak, which in our opinion was just as good as Le'Cellier's lunch steak...

Atmosphere is also wonderful!

I must have had a bad cook cuz my steak was leather.

01-14-2013, 04:26 PM	#1
jrtoastyman Purveyor of Fine Latex Products Join Date: May 2011 Location: STL Posts: 846	Sci-Fi Diner Isn't Wretched? I've been staying away from Sci-Fi for the last few trips because my understanding was that the food was pretty much horrible, but I've heard that they've made some changes to the menu and the food is much better since the change. Anyone been there recently that would care to offer their thoughts on it? __________________ Owner since June 2011 Upcoming: BLT (Dec 2013) Dolphin (May 2013) - BLT (Jan 2013) - BLT (Jan 2012) - Polynesian (June 2011) - Swan (Jan 2007) - Port Orleans French Quarter (Dec 1993) - Off-site (1986)

01-14-2013, 04:30 PM	#2
ddluvsdisney DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New England (1,300 miles from the mouse) Posts: 2,015	We eat there just about every year- mostly for the atmosphere but the food isn't bad. DH and I usually get the shrimp pasta dish. It is huge and pretty good. My boys usually get bacon burgers. The shakes are really good!!! __________________ Me DH DS15 DS11 Indiana [SIZE="2"]April 2012- Sheraton Vistana* August 2011-Poly & HRH/CL Mom's 40th B-DayNovember 2010- Bonnet Creek August 2010-BC/CL & HRH/CL Mom's B-Day trip* April 2009- Orange Lake Resort* August 2008- GF/CL (Anniversary trip kid free)April 2008- Orange Lake Resort June 2007- Orange Lake Resort(2DS b-day trip)* April 2005- Orange Lake Resort* May 1995- CBR (honeymoon)* April 1988 off property* July 1978 off property [/SIZE <a href="http://www.myvacationcountdown.com/"><img src="http://www.myvacationcountdown.com/tickers/8ll2e5x0i2r207yo.png" alt="www.MyVacationCountdown.com Ticker" border="0"/></a>

01-14-2013, 04:37 PM	#3
MYD714 Please stand clear of the doors... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Farther from WDW than I'd prefer...:( Posts: 1,098	DH and I had lunch there in August. We go every year, but had avoided it up until this past trip (I hadn't eaten there since I was about 14). The reviews kept us away--and DH had no interest. We loved it. We went in with little to no expectations and it ended up being one of our favorite meals. We had chocolate shakes, buffalo chicken potato skins, and we split the grilled chicken sandwich. It was delicious. The service was great, and it was atmosphere was fun. It is definitely being added to our "must do" list for lunch. __________________ 1982-today:CR, WL, AKL, OKW, POR, POFQ, CBR, ASMo, Pop 2005: Trip to Disneyland for the 50th Anniversary 2001 Trip We got engaged! 2002 Trip: Our Honeymoon!

01-14-2013, 04:53 PM	#4
Lauralooneyfordisney DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,031	We have always liked it. It has a fun atmosphere with the old movies and we really love the burgers and shakes. It is on our list again this trip for lunch. __________________ 2000 All Star Movies, 2008 Pop Century, 2010 Caribbean Beach, 2011 Disney Magic, 2012 Vero Beach, 2013 POP & Disney Fantasy

01-14-2013, 04:56 PM	#5
DLB DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northwestern CT Posts: 765	We just went in Sept and loved it. The fried pickles appetizer was amazing!!! __________________ -Danielle CLICK HERE>>>>>09/29/2012 -10 days at POFQ and free dining PTR

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01-14-2013, 04:56 PM	#6
ktnryansmom Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 311	I have learned that if there is a restaurant you want to see, then it's perfectly fine to make an AdR and just get dessert.

01-14-2013, 05:07 PM	#7
Miumiu4me Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 52	It's gotten better. We went in 2008 and swore never to go back. We finally ended up going back around Xmas and the food was fine. We just stuck to burgers and fries and they managed to get that right. I would stick to the basics.

01-14-2013, 05:10 PM	#9
Kimosabe Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NC Posts: 250	We ate there for the first time in December. We slipped in right about the time the park was about to close after seeing the Osborne lights and, much to our pleasant surprise, were able to get a table with no ADR (not sure they make them at closing time, but will still seat you without making you feel rushed at all). DW and I shared some onion rings (nice horseradish sauce) and a burger, which was great. DD10 got a caesar salad and the turkey sandwich, and both were actually very good. You don't normally expect much from a turkey sandwich, but I was all too happy to chow down on what she did not finish. (Just looked at the menu and didn't see a caesar salad, but quite sure she got one in December.) DD8 got a burger from the kids menu and it took forever to arrive, so that was quite frustrating, especially given the time of night (9:00) and the starvation of DD8 by that time. They eventually confessed that they had burned it -- ha! But even with that, it seemed to take way too long to cook another kid's burger. However, they gave both girls free ice cream, so in their minds, all was forgiven! Also, they loved the atmosphere and each was issued a driver's license (since we were eating in a car). We would definitely go there again -- __________________ Me (42) DW (39) DD11 DD8

01-14-2013, 05:15 PM	#10
goofyintoronto Proud foot flusher I really wanted to like it, but I didn't Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 6,377	We have been there a few times. We really like the food!!!!. Never had a bad meal. My faves are the wings, spinach dip, shakes, burgers, and onion rings. Oh and their flavored colas are really good too! They brought the ribs back which is yummy. The atmosphere is so much fun. I would give it a shot at least once. __________________ AUGUST 2012 Dining Review - with PICS!!!!!!!! (ME) (DS13) . . . . (Yogi) (Porker)

01-14-2013, 05:36 PM	#11
Mousemommy1 DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NH Posts: 6,928	We ate there in July and we had really good burgers and shakes! Sci Fi actually redeemed TS dining for us at DHS, because all we've had there are "wretched" experiences. __________________ Me DH DD(9) DD(6) 7/1985 OFFSITE • 7/1989 OFFSITE • 3/2000 ASMO • 9/2000 ASMU • 9/2002 ASSP • 11/2009 POP • 2/2011 CBR • 7/2012 WL CL 4/2013 YC CL • 9/2013 AOA

01-14-2013, 05:57 PM	#12
julie4423 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 260	I didn't have a great food experience, but I would still go back. I think that if I had stuck with the burgers and shakes it would have been better after reading reviews. I loved the atmosphere so it's worth another try IMO. Reviews are tough anyway. I've read sooo many that hate 50s PT and Le Cellier. I have to say those are 2 of my favorites, so you just never know.

01-14-2013, 09:37 PM	#13
themrsp Disney Freak! Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 18	My DH LOVES this place! We always get the steak, which in our opinion was just as good as Le'Cellier's lunch steak... Atmosphere is also wonderful! __________________

01-14-2013, 09:39 PM	#14
vcgirl925 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,350	Food isn't wretched at all. It's not great. But it's not bad either. We go there often. __________________ .................................................. ...................... Me DHDS(9)DD(7) DD(18m) .................................................. ...................... Next Trip: Port Orleans Riverside Feb 9th 2013

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