Best of 2021 Awards: New Restaurant

[2xcited2sleep]

Potential to do a bunch of end-of-year "superlatives" but am curious about the favorite new restaurant/food spot/bakery this year. What new offerings have you loved? Please share photos and reviews in the comments and write in any that were missed.

 

[GBRforWDW]

I am choosing the only one I had the opportunity to visit this year:



The theming on this restaurant is on point. Between the Hydroponic garden to grow fresh vegetables:





The view of Earth and other items floating through space:



And the elevator ride up to space and back:

The restaurant was already out of this world amazing.

Add in the delicious food offerings and you're all set.

The chicken from the chicken and waffles was very good, with little breading and lots of meat, the way chicken tenders should be made. The waffles were a little dry on their own, but eating with the coleslaw makes up for the dryness:



The Pop Rocks drink is amazing. The Lemonade based drink with Cotton Candy and Coconut syrups has great flavor by itself, but when you add the pop rocks before taking a drink, you'll think your mouth was ready for lift off! It was such a fun and unique combination:



Also at Space 220, you get a free pack of trading cards with the purchase of a specialty drink. A unique offering not found anywhere else!



The only thing this restaurant lacks is atmosphere.

 

[TreAntDeu]

Gotta go with Amare for my clear number 1. Our experience was incredible staff and fantastic food. Immediately going back for more. Do yourself a favor and try this. OpenTable is easy to get a res on vs through Disney app.
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Next would be Steakhouse 71. Even better than The Wave but still a great price. Only drawback is slow(but good) service and how crowded it is.
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Next is Space 220. Food was very good, and the experience was really cool. I do think this place is a win. Redo-ablility is a seperate issue.
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Citricos was as great as it was pre refurbishment. But I'm not going to pretend it was all that exciting. I could barely tell anything changed. I dont think this should even count.
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Haven't personally eaten at the creperie or Gideons. But my family has and they liked them. Though they lean Gideons between the 2.

 

[CynBeth]

We loved Space220! We did not get the cards with our drink but not a big deal to us.

 

[The Foolish Mortal]

For me its Gideons. Love the theming and great treats