Dream restaurant line-up

[khakismum]

Okay, here's the mission. I'm looking for some suggestions of places in parks or resorts that are on your Top 5(+) list of must eat table service restautrants.

DH & I are going to WDW in May for our 20th anniversary. I'm in charge of ADRs and since it will just be us two we can eat whatever and where ever we want.

Places to please NOT reccommend - we have BTDT, want something new.
Cinderella's Table
Liberty Tree
Crystal Palace
Tony's
50's PrimeTime
Brown Derby
Hollywood and Vine (??? the buffet right by 50's)
Sci-Fi drive in
Le Cellier
Chefs de France
Restaurant Marrakesh
Rose and Crown
Tusker House (breakfast & dinner)
Fulton's Crabhouse
Rain Forest Cafe
Captian Jack's
Chef Mickey's (breakfast)

We are trying to get ADR at V&A's in some fashion - Queen Voctoria's Room, Chef's Table or just V&As....so, no need to mention those.

Please share your dream line up of table dining

 

[Hollymom1229]

If I had just 5 to pick for a trip that are not on your list they would be Jiko, 'Ohana, Biergarten, Beaches and Cream, and Grand Floridian Cafe. All have something that makes them special and a great experience, and I love the food at all of them (though Jiko is the best food on the list).

 

[khakismum]

Awesome! keep the ideas coming!

 

[OKWAnneMarie]

My favorites:
Jiko
Artist Point
Flying Fish
Il Mulino
Wolfgang Puck DINING ROOM UPSTAIRS

Enjoy!

 

[Leota]

Are these just for dinner? I have some favorite breakfast & lunch places too.

BlueZoo (dinner)
Flying Fish (dinner)
Grand Floridian Cafe (lunch)
Cabana Bar & Grill (lunch)
Boma (breakfast or dinner)

 

[annnewjerz]

I would 100% definitely recommend Flying Fish Cafe on the Boardwalk. We have been on the past two trips and it's fantastic. You have the atmosphere of the Boardwalk and performers to keep you entertained if there is a wait, the restaurant itself is beautiful, the service has always been exceptional and the food it just outstanding.

We sat at the Chef's Counter/Bar this past trip for something different and it was definitely interesting and added to the experience, making it even more memorable.

We have also dined at Todd English's bluezoo at the Dolphin twice and thought it was great, if you like scallops---go!

If you are steak-people, Yachtsmen Steakhouse at the Yacht Club was also a great time. The atmosphere was nice, the service was the best of the trip and the food was great!

Have fun planning, I'm sure you will love it wherever you go!

 

[khakismum]

Are these just for dinner? I have some favorite breakfast & lunch places too.

No! Not just dinner. I'm just looking to be inspired for table service I never knew about but is tried n true good! I'll take reccommendations for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

 

[jthornton94]

Yak & Yeti at AK, it was the best meal we had last visit.

 

[Leota]

No! Not just dinner. I'm just looking to be inspired for table service I never knew about but is tried n true good! I'll take reccommendations for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

If you are looking for a spot you probably never thought of, check out the Cabana Bar & Grill- esp. if you like a really great Boatdrink with lunch. They make the BEST Mojitos in the World - try the Pineapple or Strawberry one. Yum!
Alot of folks don't even know it exists unless you're staying at the Swolphin & see it when you go to the pool. It's just a quick walk over from Epcot tho & a great place for some really delicious food & drinks. The Cabana itself is gorgeous, then you have the bonus of sitting in the sun with your hubby, having a fruitilicious boatdrink & noshing something yummy like Tuna Tostadas or Crab Cakes. DH & I spend almost every afternoon of our trip there.

 

[khakismum]

If you are looking for a spot you probably never thought of, check out the Cabana Bar & Grill- esp. if you like a really great Boatdrink with lunch.
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then you have the bonus of sitting in the sun with your hubby, having a fruitilicious boatdrink & noshing something yummy like Tuna Tostadas or Crab Cakes. DH & I spend almost every afternoon of our trip there.

Oooooooo thanks for the idea. Even if it is for just a noshie and a drink, sounds yummy!

 

[catne]

cuz that depends on what you're hungry for, lol. But here's a bunch we've tried and liked, some more than once:

The Wave (Contemporary Resort) dinner
The Grand Floridian Cafe (Grand Floridian) dinner
The Plaza (Magic Kingdom) lunch
Kona Cafe (Polynesian) breakfast & dinner
Boma (Animal Kingdom Lodge) breakfast...we loved it. For Dinner, NOT.
Maya Grill (Coronado Springs)
Captain's Grill (Yacht Club)
San Angel Inn (Mexico/Epcot)
Coral Reef (The Seas/Epcot)
Yak & Yeti (Animal Kingdom) dinner
Tutto Italia (Italy/Epcot) dinner

Places we weren't that impressed with include California Grill and Kouzzina's.

 

[Euphoria027]

Il Mulino, Jiko, Flying Fish and Bluezoo.

 

[zhazhazsu]

Saana for lunch.... amazing, there is a link to my dining report in my siggy, and it's on the last page.

 

[Pink Mouse Ears]

Boma, Ohana, Coral Reef

 

[jacksmom]

Coral Reef, Kona, Ohana, Boma, Plaza! These are some of our favorites!

 

[AirGoofy]

Okay, here's the mission. I'm looking for some suggestions of places in parks or resorts that are on your Top 5(+) list of must eat table service restautrants

This should give you a good variety of locations and food tastes.

Bongos, Ohana, Captain's Grill, Narcosee, Boma

 

[khakismum]

Wow! I'm seeing some clear leaders. In case y'all are interested.

I have this posted on two threads. Between the two threads here are the top winners so far...

Restaurant - Votes

Jiko - 8
California Grill - 7
Boma - 6
Flying Fish - 6
Narcoossee's - 6
Artist's Point - 5
Ohana - 5
Bistro de Paris - 4
Bluezoo - 4
Coral Reef - 4
Kona Cafe - 4
All other mentioned restaurants came in 3 votes or under.

Keep the ideas coming folks! I'd like to see the top dog winner!

I really appreciate y'all's help, this is helping DH and I whittle down the choices!