Be our guest... is it worth it?

[raddisneyfan]

I agree with you completley...and I would never give up any of the better restaurants outside the gate for the beast cafeteria...

The food in magic Kingdom is not that great - nor do they seem to care. How can you justify the existence of Tony's terrible pasta house if they cared?
You can't.

And the dining rooms are vastly overrated. Can't stress that enough.

I don't know why it is that the resort restaurants are always much better quality--decor, food, etc. I guess by numbers, the theme parks see a gazillion(?) more people come through on a daily basis and Disney doesn't want to overspend on trying to keep up something really nice--they would probably have to be renovating, fixing up constantly. Maybe it's the kids factor at MK? HS has Hollywood Brown Derby that is a little step above and EPCOT has a number of restaurants that seem better as well. Oh well, I'm not on the board when it comes to making decisions--so what do I know.

 

[Dean Marino]

No.

 

[mrsclark]

We loved BOG for dinner so much (it was our first visit to BOG), we kept checking and booked it a second time for that same trip (and had the same waiter the second time which was funny). We really enjoyed our food especially the pommes frites (not sure if I spelled that correctly) and the cupcakes! We paid OOp.

We have nothing but good things to say about it! I would recommend going to see for yourself if you like it or not!

 

[ammag]

We only did lunch but we loved it! Will be going back for lunch again. Loved the roast pork dish, the ambiance, the cupcakes were fun too. Absolutely the best in the magic kingdom for food and probably for atmosphere too. Lots of hidden mickeys to find as well which my kids love.

 

[gymnasticsrocks]

I thought the food was great, and the atmosphere can't be beat. Totally worth it, especially if you are on the dining plan.

 

[SJSloan]

We just ate ate BOG for dinner on Friday, June 5th and it was hands-down are favorite meal of the trip. My husband and I both got the steak which was delicious. Two of the kids got grilled cheese and tomato soup, and another got the kid's steak. The kids who got the steak LOVES A-1 and at first requested it. But after taking a bite of the steak he said "Daddy I don't need A-1 because this steak is delicious! The best steak I've ever had."

I was afraid it would be a long meal and we would miss Wishes. We arrived 10 minutes early and they said they were running 15 minutes behind ADR times. My DH and I ordered soup and the kids each got a salad. Our entrees came our quickly followed by dessert. We then met with the Beast. I took about an hour and a half for all of that, including the wait to get a table. I was quite surprised.

We paid OOP for every meal and it was actually one of our cheaper meals.

We ate at the following last week: Hoop Dee Doo Revue, Boma, T-Rex, Chef Mickey's, Via Napoli, 'Ohana (breakfast) and BOG. Many were good but BOG is the only place we will be adding to our favorite places and will repeat again next trip.

 

[SJSloan]

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[LSUfan4444]

Hello I have a reservation for dinner at be our guest when I go in September and was wondering if the food is actually worth it?

I think dinner is worth it, I do not think lunch is.

 

[jenjersnap]

Did this help, @Heather Heflin? I think the answer is going to be that you need to try it yourself because BOG seems to elicit strong for or against reactions, even more than most WDW eateries!

 

[Minniesgal]

we wont be back. i thought dinner had the atmosphere and noise of a school cafeteria. food was bland not very imaginative

 

[lockedoutlogic]

we wont be back. i thought dinner had the atmosphere and noise of a school cafeteria. food was bland not very imaginative

Gotta say I agree here...don't quite know where the crazy love for the food is coming from...

 

[The Comeback Kid]

I am sorry to hear so many people had disappointing experiences with this restaurant. I am really looking forward to this.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I am sorry to hear so many people had disappointing experiences with this restaurant. I am really looking forward to this.

I wouldn't say disappointed at all...

I thought it was overpriced/OVERATED - but that is a matter of my particular tastes.

I think it depends on what you're looking for/what you're used too in terms of food.

 

[pamkat1820]

We had lunch there the first year it was open, it was just ok. The same year my sister had dinner there and said she loved it. I think dinner is worth it, in my opinion. If I had a choice over CRT and BOG I would go with BOG hands down..... For food and prices.

 

[JenniferinFL]

I really like lunch there. Was just there again today with my daughter. Got out for under $30 and the food was delicious. We used to spend about the same to eat at Cosmic Rays. Blegh.

Now, dinner doesn't have a particularly intimate feel. The ceilings are simply too high and the rooms too large with exception of the West Wing room. But, I mean, you can have wine and order lamb in the Magic Kingdom. So, there is that. lol

 

[WhoDatDisney]

I've eaten at 39 out of 248 restaurants at Walt Disney World (16%)
I've eaten at 10 out of 91 quick service/counter service restaurants at Walt Disney World (11%)
I've eaten at 22 out of 71 table-service restaurants at Walt Disney World (31%)
I've eaten at 6 out of 19 signature restaurants at Walt Disney World (32%)
I've eaten at 1 out of 3 dinner show restaurants at Walt Disney World (33%)

Here's my list!

THEME PARKS

• ANIMAL KINGDOM PARK
  • Chef Mwanga's Ribs Shop at Harambe Market
  • Famous Sausages at Harambe Market
  • Flame Tree BBQ
  • Kitamu Grill at Harambe Market
  • Pizzafari
  • Rainforest Cafe
  • Restaurantosaurus
  • Tusker House
  • Yak & Yeti Counter Service
  • Yak & Yeti
• Disney's Hollywood Studios
  • '50s Prime Time Cafe
  • ABC Commissary
  • Backlot Express
  • Brown Derby
  • Catalina Eddie's
  • Fairfax Fare
  • Feel the Force VIP Package (Fireworks Dessert Party)
  • Hollywood & Vine
  • Mama Melrose's
  • Min & Bill's Dockside Diner
  • Rebel Hangar: A Star Wars Lounge Experience
  • Rosie's All-American Cafe
  • Sci-Fi Dine-In
  • Starring Rolls Cafe
  • Studio Catering Company
  • Toluca Legs Turkey Company
  • Toy Story Pizza Planet
  • Trolley Car Cafe
• Epcot
  • Coral Reef (Living Seas)
  • Electric Umbrella
  • Fountainview (Starbucks)
  • Garden Grill (The Land)
  • Sunshine Seasons (The Land)
  • Taste Track
  • Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Norway)
  • Art of Tea
  • Biergarten (Germany)
  • Boulangerie Patisserie (France)
  • Chefs de France (France)
  • Fife & Drum (American Adventure)
  • Illuminations Sparkling Dessert Party
  • Katsura Grill (Japan)
  • Kringla Bakeri og Cafe (Norway)
  • La Cantina de San Angel (Mexico)
  • La Hacienda de San Angel (Mexico)
  • Le Cellier (Canada)
  • Liberty Inn (American Adventure)
  • Lotus Blossom Cafe (China)
  • Monsieur Paul (France)
  • Nine Dragons (China)
  • Odyssey
  • Refreshment Port
  • Restaurant Marrakesh (Morocco)
  • Rose and Crown (United Kingdom)
  • San Angel Inn (Mexico)
  • Sommerfest (Germany)
  • Spice Road (Morocco)
  • Tangierine Cafe (Morocco)
  • Teppan Edo (Japan)
  • Tokyo Dining (Japan)
  • Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar (Italy)
  • Tutto Italia (Italy)
  • Via Napoli (Italy)
  • Yorkshire County Fish Shop (United Kingdom)
• Epcot Food & Wine Festival
  • Africa
  • Australia
  • Belgium
  • Brazil
  • Brewer's Collection
  • Canada
  • China
  • Craft Beers
  • Desserts & Champagne
  • Farm Fresh
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hawaii
  • Hops & Barley
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Mexico
  • Morocco
  • New Zealand
  • Patagonia
  • Poland
  • Party for the Senses (or other event in the World Showcase Events Pavilion)
  • Puerto Rico
  • Scotland
  • Singapore
  • South Korea
  • Terra
  • Intermissions Cafe (In the Festival Center)
• Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
  • Buttercup Cottage
  • Fleur De lys
  • Florida Fresh
  • Hanami
  • Intermissions Cafe (In the Festival Center)
  • Jardin De Fiestas
  • Lotus House
  • Pineapple Promenade
  • Primavera Kitchen
  • The Smokehouse
  • Taste of Marrakesh
  • Urban Farm Eats
• Magic Kingdom
  • Be Our Guest - Quick Service Breakfast/Lunch (Fantasyland)
  • Be Our Guest - Table Service Dinner (Fantasyland)
  • Casey's Corner (Main Street USA)
  • Cinderella's Royal Table (Fantasyland)
  • Columbia Harbour House (Liberty Square)
  • Cosmic Ray's (Tomorrowland)
  • The Crystal Palace (Adventureland)
  • Diamond Horseshoe Review (Frontierland)
  • The Friar's Nook (Fantasyland)
  • Gaston's Tavern (Fantasyland)
  • Golden Oak Outpost (Frontierland)
  • Liberty Tree Tavern (Liberty Square)
  • The Lunching Pad (Tomorrowland)
  • Main Street Bakery (Starbucks)
  • Pecos Bill's (Frontierland)
  • Pinnochio Village Haus (Fantasyland)
  • The Plaza Restaurant (Main Street USA)
  • Sleepy Hollow
  • Tomorrowland Terrace (Tomorrowland)
  • Tomorrowland Terrace Wishes Dessert Party (Tomorrowland)
  • Tony's Town Square (Main Street USA)
  • Tortuga Tavern (Adventureland)
  • Frontierland Turkey Leg Cart

Water Parks

• Blizzard Beach
  • Avalunch
  • The Cooling Hut
  • Lottawatta Lodge
  • The Warming Hut
• Typhoon Lagoon
  • Leaning Palms
  • Lowtide Lou's
  • Surf Doggies
  • Typhoon Tilly's

Downtown Disney

• Marketplace
  • The Boathouse
  • Earl of Sandwich
  • Fulton's Crab House
  • Ghirardelli's
  • Marketplace Snacks
  • Rainforest Cafe
  • Starbucks
  • T-Rex
  • Wolfgang Puck Express
• Pleasure Island
  • Cooke's of Dublin
  • Paradiso 37
  • Planet Hollywood
  • Portobello
  • Raglan Road
• West Side
  • AMC 24 Pleasure Island Dining
  • Bongo's Cuban Cafe
  • Crossroads at House of Blues
  • Crossroads at House of Blues Sunday Brunch
  • Foodquest
  • Splitsville
  • Smokehouse at House of Blues
  • Starbucks
  • Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe
  • The Dining Room at Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe
  • Wolfgang Puck Express
• West Side Food Trucks
  • Fantasy Fare truck
  • Namaste Cafe truck
  • Superstar Catering truck
  • World Showcase of Flavors truck

Wide World of Sports

• • ESPN Grill

Resorts

• All Star Movies
  • World Premiere
• All Star Music
  • Intermission
• All Star Sports
  • End Zone
• Animal Kingdom Lodge
  • Boma Flavors of Africa
  • Jiko: The Cooking Place
  • The Mara
  • Sanaa
• Art of Animation
  • Landscapes of Flavors
• Beach Club
  • Beach Club Marketplace
  • Beaches and Cream
  • Cape May Cafe
  • Hurricane Hanna's
• Boardwalk
  • Big River Grille & Brewing Works
  • Boardwalk Bakery
  • Boardwalk Pizza Window
  • ESPN Club
  • Flying Fish
  • Trattoria al Forno
• Caribbean Beach
  • Old Port Royale
  • Shutters
• Contemporary
  • California Grill
  • Chef Mickey's
  • Contempo Cafe
  • The Wave
  • Top of the World Lounge
• Coronado Springs
  • Cafe Rix
  • Laguna Bar
  • Las Ventanas
  • Maya Grill
  • Pepper Market
  • Siesta's
• Walt Disney World Dolphin
  • Cabana Bar and Beach Club
  • The Fountain
  • Fresh Mediterranean Market
  • Picabu Buffeteria
  • Shula's Steakhouse
  • Todd English's bluezoo
• Fort Wilderness
  • Crockett's Tavern
  • Hoop Dee Doo Musical Review
  • Meadows Snack Bar
  • Mickey's Backyard BBQ
  • Trail's End Restaurant
• Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
  • 1900 Park Fare
  • Citrico's
  • Garden View Lounge Afternoon Tea
  • Gasparilla Island Grill
  • Grand Floridian Cafe
  • Mizner's Lounge
  • My Disney Girl's Perfectly Princess Tea
  • Narcoossee's
  • Pool Bar
  • Victoria and Albert's
• Old Key West
  • Goods to Go
  • Olivia's
  • Turtle Shack
• Polynesian
  • Captain Cook's Snack Company
  • Kona Cafe
  • Kona Island Sushi Counter
  • 'Ohana
  • Spirit of Aloha Polynesian Luau
  • Tambu Lounge
  • Trader Sam's
• Pop Century
  • Everything Pop
• Port Orleans
  • Boatwright's
  • Riverside Mill Food Court
  • Sassagoula Flotworks & Food Factory
• Saratoga Springs
  • Artist's Palette
  • Grandstand Pool Bar
  • Paddock Pool Grill
  • Turf Club
• Walt Disney World Swan
  • Garden Grove Cafe
  • Il Mulino New York Trattoria
  • Kimonos Sushi Bar
  • Splash Grill
• Wilderness Lodge
  • Artist Point
  • Roaring Fork
  • Territory Lounge
  • Whispering Canyon
• Yacht Club
  • Captain's Grille
  • Crew's Cup Lounge
  • Yachtsman Steakhouse

Other Dining Options

Thx for the list

We are at 43/248

Got a lot of eating to do

 

[constanze]

We're going to give it a try during our upcoming trip. Dinner and Lunch.

 

[Newsies]

Definitely keep it, especially if you haven't been there yet. You might decide it was a "one-time thing" afterwards, but the theming itself is worth at least one trip. I found that the food was pretty good. Don't forget to try the grey stuff!

 

[JoeyAnyc]

I haven't been, but IMO you have to go and try it for yourself. I just got my ADR for BOG. I'm excited for a new experience, good or bad, I can't wait

 

[Disneylover99]

Love lunch.
Liked dinner.