best shot with no adr is.....

[disneydonkey]

I'm going to be driving down on Sept. 20 arriving somewhere around 10am-2pm and I don't want to make an adr that I can't make/have to wait for. I was wondering if there was a restraunt that I should stop at first that is on the dining plan for lunch. I really don't care where it is just hoping to get a table. Tia

 

[DaveClan]

If looking for a lunch TS walk-up your best bet might be at DTD.

 

[baketank]

I would say that Downtown Disney would be your best bet. The House of Blues and the Rainforest Cafe both dont take reservations, so you have just as good of a shot as anyone at getting seated. I have found that 15 minutes or sometimes even a walk in, especially in September is very doable. PLanet Hollywood in also an option, they do a lot of walk-ups because depending on the day etc, they dont always take reservations. Hope this helps. Enjoy your trip

 

[bigbabyblues]

There is Big River Grille at the Boardwalk, we walked up without an ADR and were seated in a few minutes. They are on the DDP list on allears.

 

[PrincessTigerLily]

In EPCOT, try the Restaurant Marrakesh in Morocco. Generally not very busy.

 

[GlendaO]

I would say that Downtown Disney would be your best bet. The House of Blues and the Rainforest Cafe both dont take reservations, so you have just as good of a shot as anyone at getting seated. I have found that 15 minutes or sometimes even a walk in, especially in September is very doable. PLanet Hollywood in also an option, they do a lot of walk-ups because depending on the day etc, they dont always take reservations. Hope this helps. Enjoy your trip

Is Rainforest Cafe on the DDP now? Thanks!!

 

[Dizneydaz]

I would like to suggest either Kona Cafe at Poly, or Raglan Road, at DTD. Both have good food, and you shouldn't have to wait too long for lunch (even though it's a Saturday) unless you arrive at prime time lunch.

HTH.
(ADDED-if you get there before 11:30, Park Fare at GF has a great breakfast buffet. They stop seating at 11:30, so you would have to get there before then. We've had great meals at breakfast buffets on our last day. We don't go to the parks, and have done Park Fare and the 'Ohana Character Breakfast at Poly and have had a great time. Both places let you stay until you finish, and they'll keep bringing (or replenishing the buffet) until the last guest leaves. Oh, so 'Ohana is another option, last seating at 11 a.m. We had 10:30 or 11 a.m. ADRs last Sept. )

If you think there's a chance you might make it in time for a late breakfast, it doesn't hurt to make an ADR. That way you'll know you'll have a for sure place to eat. Both PF and 'Ohana (breakfast) have good food. You would be happy with either choice, even if you don't care about the characters. :

Is Rainforest Cafe on the DDP now? Thanks!!

It's not listed on allearsnet.com 2008 list- By the way, neither is H of B. Here's the TS that are on DDP at DTD. (per allearsnet.com)

Cap'n Jack's Restaurant
Wolfgang Puck Cafe
Planet Hollywood
Raglan Road

 

[Deb & Bill]

In EPCOT, try the Restaurant Marrakesh in Morocco. Generally not very busy.

And a surprisingly good lunch. I told my husband I didn't want to ever eat there. He finally convinced me to try it, so I said let's do it at lunchtime. That way, if I really hate it, we won't be out so much. Needless to say, it was rather tasty. I had the shishkabob.

 

[TDC Nala]

I would say that Downtown Disney would be your best bet. The House of Blues and the Rainforest Cafe both dont take reservations, so you have just as good of a shot as anyone at getting seated.

These two places also don't take the dining plan.

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

This isn't exactly what you asked, but why don't you just use a counter service meal that day for lunch and make an ADR for dinner?

 

[septbaby]

This isn't exactly what you asked, but why don't you just use a counter service meal that day for lunch and make an ADR for dinner?

I was thinking the same thing. Since you're driving, try the Pepper Market, it seems to be a cross between TS/CS with the service and menu.

 

[embgrl]

ESPN Club and Big River Grille @ Boardwalk
Beaches and Cream @ Beach Club

These are all walk-up only(No ADR's) and are on the DDP. We especially love ESPN Club and eat there every trip. We have not tried the other two yet, but have heard great things about Beaches and Cream.

 

[Eeyore2003]

House of Blues at DTD
Olivia's at OKW
Grand Floridian Cafe at GF
The Plaza at MK
Big River Grille and Brewing Works at BW
Captains Table at YC
ESPN Club at BW
Kona Cafe at Poly

These are ones I've eaten at and would eat at again. All hidden gems and most should be able to be seated especially close to 11 and 2. Big River and ESPN do not take ressies. You can actually also get a nice Panini and fruit and/or veggie platter from the Boardwalk Bakery, but that' would be counter service. I'm not very familiar with many other counter service.

 

[DisneyMomx7]

Grand Floridian Cafe (GF)
Captain's Grille (YC/BC)
Kona Cafe (Poly)
Plaza (MK)
Garden Grille (EPCOT)
Mama Melrose's (DHS)

Good Luck!

 

[mrzrich]

After you check in, walk a few steps to your lobby concierge and have them check what's available before you leave your hotel.

 

[disneydonkey]

Lots of great ideas....I never thought about asking the hotel about what was open. Thank you all for the help.

 

[GADzilla]

Don't forget that ADR's become vailable all the time. For my trip in March, everything we wanted was booked, but we just called any time we were bored (a couple times a week and daily the week before we left) and ended up landing every one we wanted by the time we got there. We were also able to swap some around the week of the trip.

 

[divawife]

During a very busy spring break week I went up to the Tusker House in AK at 10:00 am and scored lunch ADR at 2:00 pm

 

[mrzrich]

Lots of great ideas....I never thought about asking the hotel about what was open. Thank you all for the help.

I want to add that calling 407-WDW-DINE on your cellphone while you're there also works great.

We've scored, and cancelled lots of great ADR's on a whim.

 

[*KeepMovingForward*]

My vote would be for Beaches and Cream.