Best appetizers?

[OffToDWD]

I'm not a big dessert person so wondering what's the best appetizer you've had (and from which restaurant)!

 

[Shelleyfs]

My favourite thing to eat at Disney World is the goat cheese ravioli appetizer from California Grill. It is the one item I look forward to the most when we go.

 

[sharonabe]

I'm not a big dessert person so wondering what's the best appetizer you've had (and from which restaurant)!

The arepas at Skipper Canteen. My mouth waters just thinking about them.

 

[kaytieeldr]

If someone typically doesn't eat dessert, the sensible thing would be to not order dessert. It would probably be really, really frustrating to expect to be able to swap a dessert for an appetizer on the standard dining plan, except if the restaurant offers (and the diner wants) a cheese plate.

 

[GXIncognto]

Wild boar tenderloin at Jiko. The server said it was the best appetizer at WDW, and he was not wrong.

 

[NYCgrrl]

I'm not a big dessert person so wondering what's the best appetizer you've had (and from which restaurant)!

When we eat at FF we have appetizers and desserts. The pork belly, grilled romaine, crispy oysters, and burrata all tickle my fancy.

Love the gin and tonic oysters at Jaleo.

When the Zellwood corn chowder w/ crab meat is on the menu at HBD, I can easily make that my entire meal..

 

[Oneanne]

Second vote for the grilled romaine, crispy oysters, and burrata salad at Flying Fish. I love doing walking up (no ADR stress) to sit at the bar and having some combination of the two of them for dinner. Plus a cocktail, of course.

 

[OffToDWD]

If someone typically doesn't eat dessert, the sensible thing would be to not order dessert. It would probably be really, really frustrating to expect to be able to swap a dessert for an appetizer on the standard dining plan, except if the restaurant offers (and the diner wants) a cheese plate.

Thanks but we're not doing a dining plan so not looking to swap desserts for appetizers.

 

[holden]

I second the ravioli at Cali Grill. It's amazing.

 

[OffToDWD]

My favourite thing to eat at Disney World is the goat cheese ravioli appetizer from California Grill. It is the one item I look forward to the most when we go.

Ohhhh! Will have to try this when we're there in November. Thanks!

 

[NYCgrrl]

Second vote for the grilled romaine, crispy oysters, and burrata salad at Flying Fish. I love doing walking up (no ADR stress) to sit at the bar and having some combination of the two of them for dinner. Plus a cocktail, of course.

Yes to walk up at the bar or if you are staying at BWI ordering from the restaurant via room service. Nothing like eating good food in your pjs, LOL.

I second the ravioli at Cali Grill. It's amazing.

Still haven't had the goat cheese ravioli but it's certainly on my WDW bucket list.

The lobster cocktail, fried calamari ( sauce on the side please) or raw bar offerings at Boathouse can be a meal in it self.

I also have to try the lobster and avocado app at Paddlefish. Saw it being made and regretted not ordering it.

 

[OffToDWD]

Yes to walk up at the bar or if you are staying at BWI ordering from the restaurant via room service. Nothing like eating good food in your pjs, LOL.


Still haven't had the goat cheese ravioli but it's certainly on my WDW bucket list.

The lobster cocktail, fried calamari ( sauce on the side please) or raw bar offerings at Boathouse can be a meal in it self.

I also have to try the lobster and avocado app at Paddlefish. Saw it being made and regretted not ordering it.

Didn't know that we can order from Flying Fish via room service! Thanks for the tip!

 

[hereforthechurros]

Lump crab and avocado from Boathouse. The firecracker shrimp were good too.

Third vote for the Sonoma goat cheese ravioli at California Grill

Morimoto ribs

Pesto bruschetta from Wolfgang pucks

Thigh high chicken biscuits from Homecomin. Basically a meal.

Melon & prosciutto from Via Napoli

 

[kaytieeldr]

Thanks but we're not doing a dining plan so not looking to swap desserts for appetizers.

Thanks, and sorry. I didn't finish my thought. Thanks for catching and clarifying!

 

[OfCourseTheresAlwaysMyWay]

The jerk chicken wings at Sebastian's Bistro are excellent.

Beyond that, a second vote for the boar at Jiko.

 

[NYCgrrl]

The jerk chicken wings at Sebastian's Bistro are excellent.

Beyond that, a second vote for the boar at Jiko.

We didn't order the jerk wings at Sebastian's but it's on the list for next time:yup:. Instead we tried the rolls, a salad, and black bean soup. I'm not a big carb eater yet found the bread quite good and it's accompaniments smoking. The black bean soup was right up there with something my Aunt Ettie would make (there's an entire generation of West Indians saddled with first names that start with the letter "E". Eluthea, Elvie, Edwin, and of course my all time favorite, Egbert. Fortunately, my parents didn't walk that path. Digression over) minus the chorizo. I wish the salad had hearts of palm in it but it still tasted good.

Good valued 1 TS restaurant that will probably get more love with the Skyliner in place.

 

[DISNEY1975]

Queso Fundido San Angel Inn. .....if you like melted cheese

 

[Simba's Mom]

The arepas at Skipper Canteen. My mouth waters just thinking about them.

Can you tell me a little more about them, please? Are they spicy? I hope not. I admit that I didn't know what arepas were when you posted so I looked them up. They sound like something I'd like to try and I'm planning on a trip to Skipper Canteen next time I go to WDW. That and the Jungle Salad.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Another vote for wild boar tenderloin at Jiko. Don’t let the name scare you. It’s sooooo good.

Honorable mentions:
Tuna poke - Boathouse (Disney Springs)
Chicken Thigh Biscuits - Homecomin’ (Disney Springs)
Yellowfin tuna tartare - Bluezoo
Crab Nachos - Bluezoo (Lounge only)

 

[OffToDWD]

Thanks for all the great ideas so far! Looking forward to trying these...