Dining near but not inside HS

[MomtothreeEs]

I keep thinking about where we might eat lunch at HS. Honestly, nothing appeals to me there. We don’t have park hoppers this trip otherwise I might hop to Epcot. Are there any easy table service options that are easy to get to from HS?

Also should note, that day we have a reservation for Olga’s in the morning and Fantasmic dessert party. I’m really looking for an easy midday lunch break.

Thanks!

 

[only hope]

With the skyliner, it’s easy to get to the new Riveria resort and all the Epcot resorts. It’s also a short walk from HS to the Epcot resorts.

 

[a742246]

The compass and ale is a great place for lunch it is located in the YC. A short boat ride away from HS.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

If you aren't on the dining plan and like salads, Fresh at the Dolphin is really good (and just a boat ride or 10-15 minute walk from DHS). Ale & Compass at YC is also very good.

 

[MomtothreeEs]

Thank you! I bet my kids would enjoy a boat ride! I didn't even think of using that to get to the boardwalk hotel area. We always rent a car, but loading up and driving away seems too much like leaving.

 

[Dallasmomoftwo]

Trattoria al Forno on the Boardwalk was one of our best meals this last trip, and as the other posters have said, you can get there easily via the boat.

 

[chris benton]

You pretty much have easy access to whatever will be open at all of the Epcot Area resorts. You can use the walking path or boat.
Nothing at Swan/Dolphin will accept DDP credits, but they have some spots that are pretty great, imo.

 

[Ralph&Pam]

On the BW, Big River and ESPN Club are also possibilities for lunch, and usually an easy walk in without an ADR, although ESPN can get busy during football bowl season.

 

[loves to dive]

I agree with others, BW area has a couple of good ones, we like Big River Grille. At the Dolphin there is a little ice cream shop/cafe that's pretty good and easy to get into and out of. I haven't tried the new Ale and Compass but hear it's pretty good. We walk from HS, it's just as fast (sometimes faster than the boats) and a nice little walk.

 

[GeorgiaHoo]

We usually stay at Yacht Club and never eat lunch at Hollywood Studios. For me, Ale & Compass is probably the best lunch bet, but if you want quick service then Hurricane Hanna's isn't bad. What about Beaches & Cream? It reopens next week and our kids loved it (but you'll need reservations).