We went to Ariel's Grotto on our last trip -- it isn't a buffet style restaurant. You order off a menu -- you get to choose a drink, starter, main, and dessert. There are a few selections for each course. There is a set price for adults and a set price for kids. It is pricey -- but you are definately paying for the character interaction. Some reviews lately of Ariel's have been so-so, but when we went -- my girls absolutely loved it and got photos and autographs from Snow White, Mulan, Belle, Ariel, Fairy Godmother, and a prince. They rotate the princesses. Anyways, my 3 girlies (ages 6,3, and 6 months) had fun!