Care to sit by the fire and listen to Mickey as he spins a Diney dining tale?

[wise king mickey]

Hokay! I got lots of explainin' to do, starting with Beaches and Cream.
Beaches and Cream- this little diner isn't really a destination, but if you're at the BW or Y/BC, give it a shot. Entrees are filling, if not exactly haute cuisine, but the desserts steal the show. You can order a classic sundae drenched in hot fudge and nuts, get a soda float, order a glass of Frozen Sunshine (an orange-cream milkshake), or split the queen mother of all desserts with your party- the 21 scoop kitchen sink. The service is somewhere between slow and glacial-- get there early to avoid a long wait (which is common, despite the fact that according to Steve Birnbaum it no longer exists).

Coral Reef- this is a fancy restruant situated in the Living Seas at Epcot. Number one item on the menu is fish, but they make a mean strip steak. Service is actually pretty fast for the volume of people they serve, but considering the place holds 400, this isn't saying much.

Teppanyaki- very neat place. It takes a bit of time for the appetizers to come out, but even before you can start, your chef arrives. That's right-- dinner is the show at this communal dining restruant. Bang, bang, bang, he or she plies you with noodles, your entree, and some Disneyesque entertainment.

Have to leave now, but stay tuned- more about my escapades is on the way!

 

[Minniespal]

Enjoyed reading your reviews ~ Thanx for sharing.

 

[wise king mickey]

Hello ev'rybody.

I can hear the voices now- "He's baaack..."
Yep.

Rose And Crown- Another of the ubiquitous World Showcase restruants. This is nothing special, but if you fancy a crumpet, some bangers and mash, or fish and chips, drop by. Patio seating is available and greatly recommended late at night-- you can watch IllumiNations from your seat.
Did you know that Britain and Ireland are separating at the rate of about 2 mm a year? That's how fast the waiters move.

Yachtsman Steakhouse- Whoopee- another steakhouse. But really, the ambience is nice and the cuts are USDA Prime. (For those of you not in the cattle industry, that's Kobe-like quality. Kobe beef, I mean.) On the kids menu is an inventive dessert-- a white chocolate Mickey puzzle with a paintbrush and frosting that you're supposed to color it with. Also comes with a cupcake.

Cape May Cafe Clambake- There is fruit. There is meat. There is dessert. And I advise you to stay away from the Key Lime soda, because it's tongue-numbing sweet. It is a buffet, so service moves as fast as you do. On one corner there is a mini kids buffet featuring little hot dogs, chicken wings, and mac 'n' cheese.

 

[Schucraig]

Thanks for the reviews!

 

[angipoo]

Subscribing, keep the reviews coming!

 

[TigerKat]

Enjoying your reviews!! Keep em coming!

 

[shovan]

Great Review! Thanks!
We loved the Yachtsman too!!

 

[saschab]

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Did you know that Britain and Ireland are separating at the rate of about 2 mm a year? That's how fast the waiters move.

Love your sense of humour. And you get straight to the point. Keep 'em comin'.

 

[ElizabethB]

We've eaten and enjoyed steak at Yachtsman and it's very good. But DH and I recently had real Kobe beef imported from Japan. Believe me, it is so far beyond USDA Prime in terms of flavor and tenderness that there is simply nothing else to compare, anywhere!

 

[wise king mickey]

OOOPS!!!

Nearly forgot-


Alfredo's Riostrante Originale Pasta di'Roma-You're likely to smell this big-named restraunt before you see it- it's tucked away in a corner of the Italy pavilion in World Showcase, but it's worth looking for. Of course, the specialty is fettucine Alfredo (what'd you expect?) but the lasagna and pasta with tomato and basil are great. Try the proscuttio and melon- if you have a glass of water on hand. The cooks are a little heavy-handed when it comes to spices, sauce, and oil, but that doesn't detract from the flavor (it adds to it, as you might think). An accordion player strolls at dinnertime. In the main dining room you are expected to dance. Kidding. But when he (or sometimes she) starts playing you have to whirl your napkin over your head.

On the subject of drinks, buy a bottle of Acqua Panna, water imported from Tuscany. You can get it at the store, but in Florida it's a welcome respite from the chlorinated, flouridated dribble that comes out of water fountains.

The Liberty Inn (at least I think that's what it's called)- Ho hum. It's the same fried muck you can get anywhere in the parks, at a premium price. Kind of a letdown after coming out of an attraction like The American Adventure.


I don't want to let down the subscribers, but those are all the restaraunts I ate at. So, this is now a thread about dining at Disneyland. Sorry!!!

If you were subscribing to get information about WDW Dining only, byebye!

So long, it's been nice to know you.

 

[wise king mickey]

I have returned after a long hiatus to enlighten you. So be grateful. Grateful!!!

Kidding. Okay, here we goooo.....

Ariel's Grotto- The premier fish restaraunt at California Adventure. And by "Premier", I mean "actually offering food that is not fried".You'd be hard-pressed to match its quality anywhere in the parks. Also has a character meal, but you'd have to sell an arm, leg, kidney and soul to get a reservation- it's that tight during peak seasons.
Golden Vine Winery- Great wine list. Offers several different burgundies and bordeauxs, but the food (while high quality) is expensive and the menu is as short as Donald Duck's temper. Now, Disney doesn't like critiscism, which the eatery has taken quite a bit of, so they may rework the menu. Or they may have already. Don't know- haven't eaten there in a while. The adjacent "Seasons of the Vine" movie is a perfect place for a rest.
Bountiful Valley Farm- Somewhat hidden within "a bug's land", this is where vegans congregate and talk about THE MAN. (No, not really.) The salads are actually fresh, which is nice. Also has a stellar kid's menu, as opposed to burger/fries/chicken strips options at other locales.
Strips, Dips, and Chips- This is one of those locales. Riding overhead on California Screamin', you can smell the grease. Still, they are one of the only places to serve:
mozzerella sticks,
fish and chips, and
hot wings. This is why it does a brisk business. If you are dieting, turn and run SCREAMING in the other direction.
Pizza Oom Mow Mow- This is one of my personal favorites. Portions are massive and yummy, and the decor is killer. Reminicent of a beachfront shack, old California licence plates adorn the walls and Hawaiian shirts act as lampshades. Listen to the background music and you may hear the Beach Boys' little-known tune "Sidewalk Surfin'", to the tune of "Catch a Wave". Make it a point to get there and sit down inside, even if you don't eat anything.
Corn Dog Castle- Is not on the park map, but it's pretty hard to miss. Straight across from the Golden Zephyr, by Route 66 Souveneirs. Basic hot dog fare, but on the bright side, it's almost never crowded.

And Finally:

Taste Pilot's Grill- Features burgers and dogs as well as salads and pasta. Hit it just before park-hopping if it suits your schedule- you can grab an ice cream at Bur-r-r-rbank Cones on the way out.

More to Come!

 

[wise king mickey]

I'm back... this time to tell you about Disneyland eateries.

Village Haus- It's just the same old stuff here. The hamburgers aren't great, and the lines are long.

Club Buzz at Tommorrowland Terrace-They've got funnel cake, which alone makes it a destination. But go during one of the Jedi Academy shows when nobody wants to get up and eat-- they're too busy watching little Skippy fight Darth Maul.

Redd Rockett's Pizza Port- see Pizza Oom Mow Mow

Bengal Barbecue- Only sells kabobs. Vegans beware! Also, the fare is very spicy. Not for the heartburn sufferer.

Blue Bayou-It's a great place to eat if you can get a seat near the bayou- if not, it's very irritating to have New Orleans Square sunlight straming in.

That's all folks. That's everywhere I've ever eaten in Disney.

OK... I promised myself I wouldn't do this...

WAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

Please... *sniff*... post your own stories on here....

farewell...

 

[dawgfan]

Thanks for the review.

 

[Dizneydaz]

Strips, Dips, and Chips- This is one of those locales. Riding overhead on California Screamin', you can smell the grease. Still, they are one of the only places to serve:
mozzerella sticks,
fish and chips, and
hot wings. This is why it does a brisk business. If you are dieting, turn and run SCREAMING in the other direction.

Just to let you know this is closed due to build a new attraction. I actually think it's been torn down.

 

[wise king mickey]

I've actually made it my mission to eat EVERYWHERE else in Disneyland and DCA I could. I think there are few places I missed before, and most of them are little sweet stands or ice cream shops, but here they are anyways.

The Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square is a slower-than-average-moving counter service restaurant, but it's got excellent fare, especially during the holidays. If your party is tired and in the area, this is possibly THE best spot to sit and relax. They have hot drinks on cold days and an icy mint julep goes down nice on a hot one, but the biggest draw would be the pastry menu. The cinnamon crisp and New Orleans fruit-and-cream fritters are tasty, but during the holidays, go for the fudge brownie funnel cake; it's worth all 4,000 calories. The Royal Street Bachelors-- the resident delta blues band-- are also excellent, and they have good stories to tell sometimes as well.

Dole Pineapple Whips, just outside the Tiki Room, are tasty but a little expensive. Try another ice cream spot, unless you like pineapple.

The Main Street Strip is what I like to call the connected Plaza Pavilion, Main Street Bakery, Penny Arcade/Candy Shop, and Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor. You can get about anything you want here, but it's also a bit pricey on some items. Also, just across the street from the Gibson Girl you have the Nestle-sponsored ice cream stand, which is usualy less crowded and has more or less the same selection.

Snack Bar at the Princess Fantasy Faire: Good pastry selection, but you shouldn't be coming here of all places to eat.

Rancho del Zocalo in Frontierland has a very good selection of Mexican food, and it's not too Americanized, but it's really expensive for the portion size.

And, over in California Adventure:

The Train runs from Sunshine Plaza to the Condor Flats entrance, and contains Bur-r-r-bank Ice Cream and the Baker's Field Bakery, good desert locales.

San Andreas Shakes is snuck in between "a bug's land" and the wharf, and it's the second-best ice cream spot in DCA, if you can find it open. In my experience, it only runs in peak seasons.

Eateries on the Wharf: The Boudin Bakery is an excellent spot for soup in a sourdough bowl, but doesn't offer much else. The Lucky Dragon Chinese Cookery, like San Andreas Shakes, only runs in busy conditions, but is a good Chinese eatery. The Cocina Cucomonga Mexican Restaurant is subpar, but you can pick up Karl Strauss beer or a margarita down here if you need to get your drink on.

Catch A Flave is THE best place to grab soft-serve ice cream with "flavor burst" (i.e., fruit-or-otherwise flavored syrup). It's tasty, and situated right on the edge of Paradise Pier, so you can easily grab one on the way out if you choose (which you SHOULD choose).