Best signature restaurant for DH and I?

[phragmipedium]

DH and I are going to be in WDW in August, and we're not doing the dining plan. We typically eat a pretty early dinner, but I was thinking it would be nice to select a signature restaurant and have a late appetizer and dessert somewhere one night, because we haven't been to one before. I want something special...I was leaning toward Cali Grill for the view and fireworks, but I'm not too familiar if somewhere else is so delicious and special it would be better. We're not terribly adventurous eaters, if that matters - just looking for somewhere with good food and a magical atmosphere.

Oh - if it matters, we'll probably be eating at Le Cellier, Coral Reef, LTT lunch, 50's Prime Time, Les Chefs de France lunch, and Rainforest Cafe elsewhere on our trip.

Thanks in advance for suggestions!

 

[onelilspark]

Jiko. Jiko. Jiko.

It's amazing and hands down my favorite restaurant in WDW!

 

[GailT]

I really enjoy YSH, the service was great and the fliet I had was out of this world. After dinner you could walk the boardwalk or even better ready a bike built for two, Thats fun too. Have a FUNtastic time no matter what you chose

 

[jerseymom473]

Artist Point @ the Wilderness Lodge is very nice w/ excellent service, atmosphere, and food. The Northwest cuisine was very good. We had a table overlooking the pool and Bay Lake. The pace is more relaxed than some of the other restaurants.

 

[Pakey]

I don't think any of the signatures (except V&A) have out of this world desserts but I think Jiko has the best appetizers out of all of the signatues. Unless you like sushi, then I would go to CG. Otherwise, I would select Jiko.

 

[mousefan215]

My vote is for Cali Grill...best view of the fireworks hands down It's also very romantic be sure to ask for a table by the windows and be sure to book around the time of the fireworks. Have fun!

 

[phragmipedium]

Wow, lots of recommendations! Thanks! I really hadn't considered Artist Point, simply because I already live in the Pacific Northwest. We don't do sushi, though we'd try vegetarian ones. I'd leaned toward Cali Grill just because I'd imagine the view must be amazing - we had a corner window at Ohana last visit and could see the MK and that was pretty cool. I'm concerned more about the whole experience/view/ambience rather than the best food per se, though of course I'd like the food to be good or the experience won't be great either. I'll have to keep thinking about it - thanks for all the suggestions!

 

[dvc_bwv]

Artist Point is wonderful. Food, service and atmosphere are good for a romantic dinner for 2.

If you want to see the fireworks at MK Narcoosie at the GF is also a nice view. DH and I celebrated our anniversary there 2 years ago and the service and food are very good and atmosphere is nice also. There is a walkway outside the restaurant and you can walk outside to watch Wishes or if you have a window table you can see from inside.

 

[CinderellyCinderelly]

Jiko!

 

[DisneyMagic06]

I would have to say Cali Grill. It is our fav Signature dining. ALL the food we have had is wonderful!

 

[MickeyNicki]

Dh and I did Jiko in Oct and it was out of this world incredible.....2 months later the boy is still raving about that meal!

 

[Hopefully]

OP - If I read you correctly, you only want appetizers and dessert, is that correct? Personally I would not make an ADR for a Signature Restaurant if I did not plan on eating a full meal there. It takes a table away from someone trying to eat their dinner.
We love Jiko. It is a beautiful restaurant with great wine selection and delicious entrees. It also had one of my favorite appetizers of the trip, the chicken flatbread.
Have a Great Trip.