Dinner within walking or riding distance (not park)

[TreesyB]

Of Boardwalk villas. Where should we go? One adult and one child. Not on Dining plan. Just one night at Disney. Where would you go?

 

[bigbabyblues]

We liked Big River Grille.

 

[PictureJumpr]

We are big fans of the Captain's Grille in the Yacht Club (boat ride or walk - directly across the water from Boardwalk).

Steaks, pasta, pork chops, fish - reasonably priced and never disappointing.

 

[shellybaxter]

Beaches and Cream is fun.

 

[JennSaint]

Of Boardwalk villas. Where should we go? One adult and one child. Not on Dining plan. Just one night at Disney. Where would you go?

If your child likes characters you could walk to Beach Club for the Cape May Cafe buffet.

 

[RMulieri]

If your child likes characters you could walk to Beach Club for the Cape May Cafe buffet.

The characters are only at breakfast.They are not open for lunch and dinner is a Clam Bake Buffet.

 

[ROEDISNEY]

On the Boardwalk we like Spoodles.

 

[BCV23]

Flying Fish is excellent and my favorite in the Epcot resort area. But as you can see from all the posts, there are many good options. Another that hasn't been mentioned yet is Yachtsman's Steakhouse.

There are also a number of restaurants in the Swan/Dolphin.

 

[mooneyda]

Our family also love Spoodles usually eat there 2 times a trip

 

[acourtwdw]

How old is your child?
Some of the places like the Flying Fish aren't really kid places. I would try Beaches and Cream at BC.

 

[madalex]

How old is your child?
Some of the places like the Flying Fish aren't really kid places.

Children are more than welcome at FF and they do have a kid's menu.

The BW area has many great restaurants, as you can choose from anything at YC, BC, BW, Swan and Dolphin. If you want to do signature dining, there is Flying Fish, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Il Mulino and Blue Zoo. If you want to go more morderate, try Captain's Grille, Spoodles, Big River Grille or Cape May.

 

[kellypooh]

Beaches and Cream gets my vote

 

[shellybaxter]

Children are more than welcome at FF and they do have a kid's menu.

The BW area has many great restaurants, as you can choose from anything at YC, BC, BW, Swan and Dolphin. If you want to do signature dining, there is Flying Fish, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Il Mulino and Blue Zoo. If you want to go more morderate, try Captain's Grille, Spoodles, Big River Grille or Cape May.

While FF has a kids menu - and well behaved children are more than welcome - I wouldn't call it (or Ill Mulino or Blue Zoo) a "kids place". Some restaurants are just more fun for kids and those aren't one's I (or my neice who comes to WDW with us) would call fun for kids

 

[BCV23]

While FF has a kids menu - and well behaved children are more than welcome - I wouldn't call it (or Ill Mulino or Blue Zoo) a "kids place". Some restaurants are just more fun for kids and those aren't one's I (or my neice who comes to WDW with us) would call fun for kids

But I don't think every meal that involves a child needs to be a "fun" meal. Personally I think it's important that children be exposed to good food and nice restaurants.

In addition, I think children appreciate the "fun" meals less if they are exposed to them too often. Better to keep the character meals to one or two to make them special IMO.

And as madalex said, children are very welcome at Flying Fish just as they are at all WDW restaurants save V&A and probably Le Bistro.

Finally, we know nothing about the original posters child. Perhaps the child is a very active 18 month old who couldn't possible sit through any table service meal. By the same token, the child may be a mature 10 or 12 year old who appreciates fine food.

 

[DVCBELLE]

Another vote for Beaches and Cream! If the child is a boy over the age of 5 then I would say ESPN - food isn't fabulous but I find boys love it there.

While I agree there is nothing wrong with exposing a child to good food and a nice restaurant - I don't think I would do it on my ONE night at WDW. They will be super excited and I am sure will not want to quietly sit in a nice restaurant - save that for a more appropriate time!

 

[shellybaxter]

But I don't think every meal that involves a child needs to be a "fun" meal. Personally I think it's important that children be exposed to good food and nice restaurants.

In addition, I think children appreciate the "fun" meals less if they are exposed to them too often. Better to keep the character meals to one or two to make them special IMO.

And as madalex said, children are very welcome at Flying Fish just as they are at all WDW restaurants save V&A and probably Le Bistro.

Finally, we know nothing about the original posters child. Perhaps the child is a very active 18 month old who couldn't possible sit through any table service meal. By the same token, the child may be a mature 10 or 12 year old who appreciates fine food.

I agree with most everything you said - especially if the parent of the child have used this philosophy the child's whole life. A child raised like this will most likely be easily able to sit through a nice meal.

However, I think there is a difference between a "kid place" and "a place where kids are welcome". The quote that madealex responded too said that that person didn't feel that FF was really a "kid place". I agree with that poster. FF is not a "kid place" - kids are welcome, but its not a kid place IMHO

 

[lacrosse_lady72]

I agree with most everything you said - especially if the parent of the child have used this philosophy the child's whole life. A child raised like this will most likely be easily able to sit through a nice meal.

However, I think there is a difference between a "kid place" and "a place where kids are welcome". The quote that madealex responded too said that that person didn't feel that FF was really a "kid place". I agree with that poster. FF is not a "kid place" - kids are welcome, but its not a kid place IMHO

 

[maleficent_man]

I enjoyed eating at ESPN.

 

[TreesyB]

Oops, sorry, the child is a boy, 9. We've already been to FF, and he did fine (during F&W last year when he was 8). Interesting about ESPN, he's just starting to really love the whole sports thing (everything is currently about basketball). So, he is quite versed in eating at WDW, however, he still prefers the kids meals, and it just means for me what kind of choices does he have available.

Thanks for all the responses, keep them coming... i've never heard of Big River Grille. Where is that?

 

[BCV23]

Big River Grille is on the Boardwalk in front of the villas. Very boring decor but in nice weather, there are tables out front that probably make dining there pleasant.

We've never eaten there. My DSs and I walked in on a cold January day for lunch. The restaurant was empty yet we were seated at a table close enough to the bathrooms to smell the deodorant. After about 5 minutes when none of the staff who were standing around chatting approached our table, we left. I suppose we need to give it a try again one of these trips....those servers are probably long gone.

But I digress. He probably would get a kick out of ESPN if he's beginning to show an interest in sports. Or are you looking for the best food?