ADR opinions needed please.

[gregrmike1]

Please provide opinions on ADR's please.

My husband, myself, son 11, daughter 9 and in laws will be going to disney from 11/20-11/28/09. This will be our 4 trip as a family however the first time ever for my in-laws. Our planned ADR's are as follows:

11/20/09
Liberty Tree Tavern

11/21/09
LeCellier

11/22/09
Yachtman's Steakhouse

11/23/09
Les Chef's de France

11/24/09
Kona Cafe for breakfast
California Grill (Anyone know what time fireworks might be?)

11/25/09
CRT

11/26/09
Crystal Palace

11/27/09
Coral Reef

Thank you in advance for your assistance and opinions.

 

[AlohaPolynesian]

I have only been to a few of the places you've listed...

Les Chef's de France - The atmosphere here is very nice. I've eaten here twice and enjoyed both times. Try the vegetable lasagna, it was delicious!

Kona Cafe for breakfast - YUM, YUM, YUM! The Tonga Toast is delicious and they had some yummy smoothies as well.

Crystal Palace - We did breakfast here and it was nice. Our server was Kyle and he was fabulous!

Coral Reef - The service here is outstanding and the food is alright. Nothing beats the atmosphere here and I think you will all really enjoy it!!

Looks like you have some great reservations!

 

[Wild4Walt]

Please provide opinions on ADR's please.

My husband, myself, son 11, daughter 9 and in laws will be going to disney from 11/20-11/28/09. This will be our 4 trip as a family however the first time ever for my in-laws. Our planned ADR's are as follows:

11/20/09
Liberty Tree Tavern

11/21/09
LeCellier

11/22/09
Yachtman's Steakhouse

11/23/09
Les Chef's de France

11/24/09
Kona Cafe for breakfast
California Grill (Anyone know what time fireworks might be?)

11/25/09
CRT

11/26/09
Crystal Palace

11/27/09
Coral Reef

Thank you in advance for your assistance and opinions.

Le Cellier is terrific! If you have a hard time getting in for dinner try a late lunch. It really is worth the stop. I love that the waiter's share info about the providence they are from.

Yachtsman Steakhouse - Try the Chateau Briand for two ( I know I spelled that wrong )

Les Chef's de France - MMM - soooo good!

Kona Cafe - This is one of my favorite places for breakfast. The food is good and the service has always been terrific!

Cali Grill - was a bit too gourmet for my taste, but the view is fabulous. I don't know what time the fireworks are that night.

Coral Reef - great seafood, a bit loud but worth the experience.

 

[princesspenelope]

Please provide opinions on ADR's please.


California Grill (Anyone know what time fireworks might be?)


Thank you in advance for your assistance and opinions.

I called the dining line after hours and it let me go to a menu with park hours. The automated voice will tell you the hours of the MK that day and what time the fireworks are.

 

[gregrmike1]

Thank you for the opinions and advice you provided it is so helpful. Any addtional opinions and advise would be welcomed.

 

[grumpyvet]

Looks like a good mix.

Everyone has an opinion so mine you are free to ignore. My DD9, DH and I ate at Coral Reef during free dining 2007. It was our very least favorite meal. Our server was harried and crazy busy so efficient but really curt, we were seated so we were far from the aquarium (it happens), it was LOUD!!!!!! so conversation was difficult, and our food was okay...average....just food.

I think if we had been seated near the tanks we would have found the experience magical. Instead felt a bit like feed 'em up and shove 'em out!!

Do have fun!!!

AmySue

 

[gregrmike1]

bumping!

 

[KatMark]

Please provide opinions on ADR's please.

My husband, myself, son 11, daughter 9 and in laws will be going to disney from 11/20-11/28/09. This will be our 4 trip as a family however the first time ever for my in-laws. Our planned ADR's are as follows:

11/20/09
Liberty Tree Tavern we did lunch and really enjoyed (we've never done dinner)

11/21/09
LeCellierone of our favorites

11/22/09
Yachtman's Steakhousenever done

11/23/09
Les Chef's de Francewe were going to do on our mini trip next month, but then I was able to get LeCellier and cancelled; we're definitely doing next year...I've read some great reviews

11/24/09
Kona Cafe for breakfasthad this one scheduled too...until I got Crystal Palace at 8:05 a.m.; definitely on the list for next year
California Grill (Anyone know what time fireworks might be?)we've never done a signature restaurant

11/25/09
CRT with two boys, we weren't allowed to eat in the castle with princesses

11/26/09
Crystal Palacethis is our favorite breakfast place in all of Disney; never done lunch or dinner (with the exception of Biergarten, we avoid lunch/dinner buffets at Disney--two horrible experiences at H&V have kept us away from the rest

11/27/09
Coral Reefhaven't done in years, but we really enjoyed our meal

Thank you in advance for your assistance and opinions.

Our comments in red.

 

[gregrmike1]

Thanks for the opinions and advice on our planned adr's. I will get to schedule adr's next saturday 8/22/09.

 

[MickeyNicki]

I think they sound great except for LTT because I dont like the menu

 

[Cee]

Everything is wonderful. Just so you know, Yachtsman Steakhouse and California Grill are both very high end and VERY expensive. Both are SPLENDID.

 

[Ptarmigan6]

I can give comments on a few-- haven't tried them all yet...

Le Cellier: fantastic steaks, but thought the service wasn't the greatest. They have the full Unibroue line if you're beer fans.

Kona: had dinner here, so can't comment on breakfast. Service was great, and the food was fantastic! Very laid-back atmosphere with delicious food.

Yachtsman's: haven't tried it, but will be in T minus 27 days! Have read great things about it.

California Grill: It's fantastic if you're a foodie. The cheese platter is out of this world with great pairings. The flatbreads are really good, too. If you're a wine fan, definitely ask your server for suggestions and/or pairings; they're very helpful.

As far as the other options, it's been too long for me to be able to make an honest opinion.

Have a great trip!

 

[auntfrannie]

I've dined at all the places on your list and my opinions depend on what meal you're eating there.
11/20/09
Liberty Tree Tavern
The dinner menu (family style thanksgiving fare) is just ok. It was the character interaction that always made dinner here so enjoyable; since they no longer have the characters at dinner I wouldn't bother. The lunch menu, however, is really good!

11/21/09
LeCellier
Not bad. We've always had to wait 20-30 minutes past our ADR time but the food is decent.

11/22/09
Yachtman's Steakhouse
Excellent meal! We had really good service for dinner.

11/23/09
Les Chef's de France
Dinner was pretty good but it did seem like the wait staff wasn't very attentive.

11/24/09
Kona Cafe for breakfast
Wonderful! Love the Tonga Toast.

California Grill (Anyone know what time fireworks might be?)
Dinner has always been wonderful here! Great service, wonderful food. The only negative is that it can be pretty loud.

11/25/09
CRT
I had lunch here a few years ago before they made it a princess lunch. Food was decent.

11/26/09
Crystal Palace
I've only had breakfast here and the buffet was well stocked. The character interaction is rather rushed but that's because it's a large restaurant and they've got a lot of tables to get to. My real reason for eating here is to get in the park before it opens so I can get some pretty empty photos of Main Street.

11/27/09
Coral Reef
For some reason I think the lunch menu here is better than their dinner menu. Lunch has always been good!

 

[gregrmike1]

Thanks for the opinions and advice. Please keep them coming.

 

[gregrmike1]

bumping!