Best Downtown Disney Restaurant?

[ajh88]

My friend and I will be visiting DTD in mid-May and I have never been before. We are celebrating and I'd like to have a nice dinner in the area. I'm OK with quick service if its a better selection but I was thinking dinner and a drink might be nice.

Open to any reviews or recommendations! TIA!

 

[StarTrekFan]

Naples for food or quick bite use express
Black tap for shakes or bar food and scene

 

[TinkerTay]

We really love Splitsville, they have some BOMB sushi, (and other menu items) and the drinks I’ve had there were pretty darn good too! That’s one of the places we’re looking forward to the most during our September trip!

 

[Malcon10t]

It really depends on your tastes. We are sit down people, we tend to prefer Naples and Tortilla Jo's. Ralph Brennan's is also very good. Catal and Uva are also good. We are looking to try Ballast soon.

 

[crystal1313]

Our favorite is Ballast Point! We also enjoy Naples and Tortilla Jos too! I would check out the menus and see what speaks to you the most.

 

[midnight star]

Naples and Ballast Point

At Naples I like the ravioli, they also have a nice wine selection.

Ballast point has good nachos, wings, and beer

 

[evilmommie]

Our favorite DTD restaurant is the 2nd floor of Catal. Maybe it will be open come mid May.

To crystal1313’s point, check out the menus and go with sounds good!

 

[OKW Lover]

I'll second the recommendation for Catal. Hope it opens before you go.

 

[Snap Crackle Pop]

I really like Uva Bar and Naples!

 

[DizMe]

I like Ballast Point, Naples is good, not a fan of Uva and I've never eaten at Catal's due to the fact that much of the menu doesn't appeal to me. Anway, my personal favorite is Ralph Brennan's, though I have certain items in particular that I love and I'm not sure if they're serving them now. They are the medallions (filet mignon) and a pre-ordered dessert of chocolate bread pudding, as long as it's still made the same way they used to which is basically a souffle into which you pour chocolate and you can have a side scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. I share all of that with my sister.

 

[JWelch62]

My wife and I like to go to Tortilla Jo's. We typically get some tacos (fish, carne asada), chips and guac, and some margaritas.

 

[evilmommie]

My wife and I like to go to Tortilla Jo's. We typically get some tacos (fish, carne asada), chips and guac, and some margaritas.

Their guac is soooooooo good! Addicting.

 

[goooof1]

Naples and Ralph Brennan's..... also Earl of Sandwich for QS

 

[Iceman93]

Interestingly enough, they're all good but none is spectacular. I will just highlight what @TinkerTay said above--Splitsville has surprisingly good food!

 

[ajh88]

Thanks for all the insights! I'm hungry already! LOL!

 

[Malcon10t]

Interestingly enough, they're all good but none is spectacular. I will just highlight what @TinkerTay said above--Splitsville has surprisingly good food!

Splitsville is the one place that was a one and done for us. It just wasn't our kind of place.

 

[ninergrl6]

If you want something "nice" for a special occasion, check out the restaurants in the Disneyland Hotel and Grand Californian rather than DTD. If you just want regular food and drinks with an outdoor mall environment, any of the DTD places is fine. I'd say none of them is special but they're all good. The food at Black Tap is the most my style.

 

[felice]

Another vote here for Catal - but be aware, the pricing can be quite expensive compared to others in the area. Despite that, the food is absolutely delicious, service levels are fantastic too, so you get your money's worth for very special occasions.

 

[DizMe]

If you want something "nice" for a special occasion, check out the restaurants in the Disneyland Hotel and Grand Californian rather than DTD. If you just want regular food and drinks with an outdoor mall environment, any of the DTD places is fine. I'd say none of them is special but they're all good. The food at Black Tap is the most my style.

Those are closed for now. Since the trip is in May, it's unlikely they will be open yet.

 

[frechley]

are there tables to eat at outside in DTD? specifically, I mean are there tables that are not connected to the individual restaurants? i haven't been since about 2006, so can't recall.

we looked at food options in the park and there really doesn't look to be much open that we would be into. as far as reopening changes, i think the food options are likely my biggest disappointment. not really many of the "healthier" food options will be open. plaza in with only fried chicken? really? that just sucks....