It's been a busy week but I'm determined to get a few reviews knocked out and get caught up with all of you good people!!
Wow! I'm so glad to see that Tony's wasn't awful! From the great service to the pistachio crème brûlée, it sounds like you had a solid meal with some memorably positive aspects. In spite of all the negativity surrounding it, Tony's has gotten quite a few positive reviews recently, so maybe I need to finally try it.
And yep, at Kona Cafe I recently had a sweet potato & lemongrass soup (along with pork belly lettuce wraps) for lunch. Both dishes have since been removed from the menu, but I'd still be happy to return for lunch or dinner again.
Yeah, Tony's definitely moved up our list as far as places that we must return and visit in the future.
Thought I recalled a soup in your Kona dining experience.
Is the tide turning at Tony's? It seems like I've been reading more good reports lately. Your whole meal looks pretty good to me--especially that pistachio brulee!!
I've been trying to decide on a TS restaurant for one of our MK days that will make everybody happy. This may fit the bill...my DD and her BF would like the food just fine, and I can enjoy decor from one of my favorite movies (and dessert!).
Love reading your reviews!
Hi there! The creme brule was definitely the best part of the meal. I do like the theming of the restaurant.
The reviews of Tony's have been getting a little better it seems!!
Your flatbread does look good. (I LOVE basil!!!)
Hi Paula! I know you are enjoying your time with Hunter at WDW right now!!!
Tony's does seem to be getting better reviews... hmmm that may not be good since others' may be competing for my seat in the restaurant!
I was out of town for a few days and I was happy to see two new reviews upon my return! Kona is hands down my breakfast favorite. Eilee does the TT and I do the Macadamia Pineapple Pancakes just like you and Em. You can't go wrong with either of those! And I'm so glad to see Tony's get some positive reviews. I think I'll actually need to give it a shot. I'm pretty easy to please anyway and I think there are plenty of items on the menu that I'd like. The only table service place I've been to in MK is CRT so I must change this!
That's a lovely picture of Emily by the way!
Hi Tracy! Yay we are dining twins! The Tonga Toast is good but those pancakes were just made for me!
Yes, you need to expand your dining horizons at MK!
Oh, and btw, great job running! I've moved my running time to in the morning instead of in the evening and I like it so much better. I don't run as far but I'm more consistent.
Yet another great Tony's review. It seems like this is a restaurant on the up
One thing that seems really consistent in the reviews I've read recently is that the service is great
Sounds like you had a very enjoyable lunch Brenda
I've only been to Tony's twice and I we've not had any issues with the service. In fact, this last time I would say was among the best.
I'm here, I'm here, have you missed me
Sorry I've been a stranger to these reviews lately - real life appears to have socked me in the jaw and I just haven't had enough time to DIS
The food at Tony's looked pretty good, particularly the white pizza - since I abhor tomatoes, that would be the perfect option for me. Just one question, though, was that basil on the top - or bay-zil
Yes Joh I HAVE missed you. I've been bad this week about keeping up but I have enjoyed your FB updates! You are a hoot!
ha! Yes, a little bay-zil made an appearance!!
Loving your Kona review and your Tony review, too. We have both scheduled. I want to try the Samoan at Kona and DH requested Tony's especially for Lady and Tramp. Glad it was good, and I'm planning on getting that creme brûlée for sure!
You only have a couple more sleeps!! Your trip is so close.
I hope you and your DH like Tony's. Yes, get the creme brulee and let me know what you think!
I must must must have Tonga Toast on our next trip. It always looks so good.
We have a lovely meal at Tony's and Paige was selected to be Junior Chef and got to design an icecream sundae for chef to put on the menu for Tony.
It was a slightly strange experience as there was obviously something going on in the conservatory area where we were seated as there were suited people constantly checking out the tables behind us and finally a group of what I can only describe as Disney bigwigs were brought in and seated and the waiters were tripping over themselves to pour them bottled water.
Hi Marie! How awesome that Paige was selected to be a Jr. Chef! Do they get a little chef hat??
I would have been curious as to who all the suits were. We saw some big-wigs at the Carsland opening at Disney's California Adventure this summer but for some reason they didn't recognize me!!
Great Tony's review!! I looooved that pistachio creme brulee too! It was my favorite dessert from my trip!!
Actually, the pistachio creme brulee used to be served at the dessert party but from the looks of your review it was switched to plain vanilla!
Hi Rachel! A fellow pistachio creme brulee lover. I'm not sharing next time - it's all mine!! Oh man, I sure wish they had the pistachio version of the creme brulee at the dessert party.... would have been better than the one they served for sure.
Glad to hear Tonys was a good experience. I really loved my meal there we had a couple of Saturday's ago and of course who doesn't love Lady and the Tramp.
I'm glad you had a good experience too Lori. I'm partial to Lady and the Tramp since it is my dad's favorite Disney movie.
"I was taking photos and messing around while we were awaiting our food when I heard someone ask if I was Emmysmommy? Well, I usually answer to Brenda or Trouble but in my spare time Im Emmysmommy. Insert Dismeet #4 here! I had the pleasure of meeting Neil who recognized me from the DisBoards. He was walking by after eating breakfast at Ohana with his family and said hi. (I dont recall his username but I thought it was FreezeOne but now I cant find anyone with that name on the Boards.
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DisMeet #4
Hi Brenda!!!
It was a very pleasant surprise to meet you and Michael and Em at Kona!!! I just happened to look over as we were heading for the Monorail and I recognized you right away from your dining reviews(by the way, you are starting to rival MickeyNicki in that area!). My wife started to ask me how I knew who you were and then she said "Oh wait, Disboards, right?"
Keep up the great reviews and maybe we see again some time!!
Neal
THERE YOU ARE!!! See I'm not making this up - you do exist. Sorry, I'm old and apparently didn't get your user name!! Ha!!! That is so funny about your wife's comment since my hubby was wondering what the deal was since we had about 3 other random Dis-meets!!
And now I know how to spell your name correctly!
Thanks for dropping by!
I've really been looking forward to reading your Tony's review, Brenda. It seems like we always end up cancelling our lunch reservation there. I'm glad to see that you and the family really enjoyed eating there.
Hi Rachel! Tony's is to you as Tusker House is to me - I can't keep an ADR there for nothing!
And yes, Tony's was really good. You'll have to end up trying it sometime!
Brenda, back and caught up again (now if I could just get caught up on your TR).
LOVE your Kona review. This has become a must do for us as well (we ate there last month and will be back in December with Nicki and Todd). We don't do the Tonga Toast (I don't do bananas and Mark found it too sweet), but I love the omelet that Michael had and Mark loved the pancakes, although, like you, he would have preferred the pineapple on the side.
We've not been to Tony's in years (probably 2006 or 2007) and your review has me thinking we should go back for lunch...your flatbread looks absolutely yummy.
Hi Kathy! I'm not even caught up on my TR!!!
So you are another Kona fan! Yay! Try the flatbread at Tony's if you want a tasty light lunch. I really was surprised at how well I liked it.
Now to make it over to your TR!
Brenda for whatever reason I feel like you are so brave and adventurous to go to Tony's! Both my DH and I pretty much abhor red sauce so I'm not sure we'll ever try it.
You better believe I'm going after that Tonga toast though.
Ha! I know what you mean about not particularly being fond of the main ingredient in most of the dishes so why bother eating there! No worries, go thing WDW has so many options.
But... yes, go for the Tonga Toast if you want a truly wonderful taste sensation!