Best Dining for Solo?

[udsweetpea]

I go to the parks pretty often by myself, and I'd really like to eat at a nice, full-service restaurant and not quick-service. Which restaurants are best to eat at solo? Which ones have a bar to sit at?

 

[Brian Noble]

The Tune-In Lounge at Sci Fi serves the full menu. It can be pretty dead, but if it's not, the company is usually friendly. There is a bar at Yak & Yeti. It is small, on the side of the main dining room, and I think often busy, so not as nice of an atmosphere, but I think also serves the full menu. There is a pub menu (not the full menu) at Rose & Crown. I'm not sure if there is table side service in the pub side, though.

I'm sure there are others that I can't think of just now. Does Tokyo Dining have a sushi bar?

 

[Brocktoon]

I'd second the recommendation for the Tune-In Lounge. I've actually seen it get pretty crowded during peak lunch and dinner times with people waiting for thier ADRs. When eating solo, I prefer to go someplace that has bar type seating.

If you're OK with eating at the pricer spots, Jiko has a counter/bar type seating area that gives a view of the open kitchen. I think Flying Fish may have the same sort of setup. I think you can also order off the full menu at the Cali Grill bar area.

 

[DisneyDee27]

I go to the parks pretty often by myself, and I'd really like to eat at a nice, full-service restaurant and not quick-service. Which restaurants are best to eat at solo? Which ones have a bar to sit at?

It's a fantastic place to sit at the bar or I've eaten several times at tables by myself. The staff if awesome and the food is great! Highly recommended!!!
DeeDee

 

[hintofspy]

Even if you don't want pricey, I would still recommend the chef's counter at Jiko - you watch them make all of the different appetizers on the menu, including the flatbreads, which for their size, are really reasonably priced. Good conversation with 2-3 awesome and very friendly chefs, watching them create beautiful and tasty food, and fantastic selection - can't be beat! Flatbread, soup, and dessert, plus a glass of wine, all for 40 bucks is pretty awesome.

 

[udsweetpea]

Wow! Thank you for all of the recommendations! I can't wait to try them out.

 

[ludari]

I really like Boma at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. It's a buffet style dinner with the flavors of Africa. It's by far my favorite place and a must when I travel to WDW.