Epcot Restaurants

[jshoemak]

What are your favorite restaurants at Epcot (one table service credit) and why? I'm second guessing my dining reservations for our June trip and we haven't tried that many places at Epcot. We are staying at the Beach Club

 

[Kae]

What are your favorite restaurants at Epcot (one table service credit) and why? I'm second guessing my dining reservations for our June trip and we haven't tried that many places at Epcot. We are staying at the Beach Club

We enjoy Chefs de France. It is one of our must do's. My Favorite is Bisque de Homard - Lobster bisque $8.99 and Salade de Chevre Chaud - Baked goat cheese with walnuts, fresh grapes, tomatoes, endives and mixed salad $11.99for lunch.
For Dinner I do this
Prix Fixe Menu Prix Fixe 3 Courses Menu -

Appetizer: Classic French Onion Soup; OR Salade aux Lardons et Croutons; OR Lobster Bisque

Entree: Beef Short Ribs; OR Half Roasted Chicken; OR Broiled Salmon; or Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Dessert: choice from daily offering. $39.99

We have also enjoyed Coral Reef

 

[Cinderella94]

We love Teppan Edo and Via Napoli (and I know you didn't ask this, but from one Beach Clubber to another, we love Cape May, too!)

 

[loves to dive]

The only ones we don't like are Germany and Norway, I don't do buffet or family style because I don't eat that much. We aren't crazy about the one in Mexico that's inside (I get the names confused) but the one on the water isn't bad. We love Morocco and Spice Road Tables might be our favorite. We have no problems eating at any of them except the two I mentioned.

 

[eastendlights]

We like Chefs-great food and very good service and it really does feel like you are dining in Paris. We also like Rose & Crown. If you time it right and have a little luck, you can watch Illuminations from the patio.

 

[Satchmo128]

We enjoy Teppan Edo, La Hacienda de San Angel, Nine Dragons, and Garden Grill (the food in GG is SO fresh!).

 

[Bella34]

We really enjoyed Germany on our last trip. We were so surprised at how good the food was! We are not big on buffets but that one is awesome. We also like Chefs de France-especially a table on the inside patio area so you can see all the action outside.

 

[Farro]

We really enjoyed La Hacienda De San Angel. I've seen people complain about the service because it took longer, but we actually enjoyed it. We didn't feel rushed between courses and it was relaxing. We were also there during the fireworks, but I can't speak to the view as we didn't pay attention.

We like Via Napoli. The pizza is good, Napoletana pizza. Yes, it can be soupy in the middle (fresh tomatoes, mozarella do that sometimes) and yes the crust is charred. That's how it is.

Tutto Italia - it was fine.

Spice Road Table - great! Good food, good drinks, good atmosphere.

We are trying Chefs De Frances for the first time this upcoming trip.

 

[DeanDoug]

We enjoy:
-Le Cellier
-Rose and Crown- really fun;
-Restaurant Marrekesh- fun with belly dancer!
-Via Napoli-delicious;
-Coral Reef-decent food but the view can't be beat;
-Tokyo Dining- so hospitable.
-Spice Road Table- great atmosphere and good (not the best ever) tapas;

Here are some places that we have had mixed experiences (although none terrible):
-San Angel Inn- many years ago there was a Maitre D there who was awful (he yelled at us). We have dined there since, and I think he is long gone. The food is still mediocre, but the scenery is magical in a hokey way;
-Nine Dragons is just Chinese food. Nothing that you can't get at home;
-Biergarten- we've been pleasantly surprised by the wonderful food and service, and a bit disappointed once.

 

[Maggie at the Fort]

We have enjoyed several but my husband asked to repeat Biergarten on this trip. We enjoyed the food (we are not big on buffets normally) and the musicians on the stage kept my kids entertained through a leisurely meal with my parents. We also enjoy being seated with other guests.

 

[Disneygal27]

Oh so many good choices! I will preface my list by saying that I don't know what is one vs two dining credits, and that we are usually a meat and potatoes family. For us, Rose and Crown is a must do each trip, we like the food, love the atmosphere, and the patio is gorgeous in nice weather. Also love la hacienda, the food is delicious (and it's the only Mexican restaurant we can get my mom into), and the view of illuminations is great. It has been a few years, but we also have enjoyed Marrakesh and Teppan Edo, and san angel inn was ok. Le celier isn't too high on our list anymore for a few reasons, one is it's too crowded and another is my mom went to the yachtsman several trips ago and fell in love (and it really is so much nicer and tastier). One place we really want to try this trip is spice road table, the menu looks amazing! I don't think you can really go wrong with a lot of the Epcot places

 

[DisneyWishes14]

Spice Road Table has become our favorite TS in EP. The atmosphere is lovely, the staff is so friendly and the food is really good! We've also had good experiences at Via Napoli, I just find Spice Road Table to be a little more relaxing.

 

[PolyRob]

Trying a lot more Epcot TS in my next trip as well, but I definitely have a few favorites thus far:

Teppan Edo: Great food and something thats also entertaining. I have eaten here multiple times and have had excellent service. If you do a lot of hibachi at home, it may not be that exciting.

La Hacienda de San Angel: I was fearful from some of the reviews I read, but I went early December 2016 and had a great time! My server Ivonne was wonderful! So friendly, great service, excellent recommendations, offered to take pictures of my group, engaged with us about the CP since she saw our stickers, and we had a prime spot for IllumiNations! My mom also does not like anything spicy (not an allergy, preference), but will dine at places the family wants to try. Ivonne went through different items and made sure her food came out in a way she would enjoy. I got a survey about my service and experience the next day, so I take it Disney may be trying to improve here? Will definitely go again!

Spice Road Table: Super friendly staff, great ambience, and tasty food! My only reservation here for you would be on the DP, the tapas that are delicious may not be the best option.

 

[jimmytammy]

San Angel Inn...IMO has the best atmosphere on property(next to BOG), but the food is really good too. Its not your usual Tex Mex, but more authentic. This has been a must do for us every trip
Rose N Crown...Pub food at its finest. Great setting, and wonderful food!
Via Napoli...best pizza on property, go for the Piccante Pizza
Nine Dragons...some will argue that its no better than every Chinese place back home, I differ, its better than every place in my hometown. Go for Honey Sesame Chicken

 

[disneyvoice]

We like:

Spice Road Table - although we typically get there right after opening and just share an appetizer or two and have drinks as we start drinking our way around the World.

La Hacienda de San Angel - I don't understand why this place gets bad reviews. We always split one of the "For Two" platters and have margaritas.

San Angel Inn - the food has been hit or miss for us here but you can't beat the atmosphere. We schedule the first dinner seating and request a table at the railing by the water.

My 15 year old son LOVES Biergarten. It is one of the places he requests every trip. We did a trip once with two of his best friends and I think they polished off the buffet between the three of them (3 teenage boys at a buffet!!). I also enjoy it.

Nine Dragons - I know a lot of people don't care for it but we don't typically get Chinese food at home so we can't really consider it "same ol', same ol.'"

Restaurant Marrakesh - we do like this place however we prefer Spice Road Table.

Garden Grill - (I know!) I actually really like this place although I believe the menu has changed since we were last there. This is one of the places where I really enjoy the character interaction.

The ones we aren't fond of:

Le Cellier - we have only been here once and we had the worst service we have EVER had at WDW. I know it might have just been a fluke but my DH was so annoyed that he now refuses to give it second chance. I did think the food was good, however we prefer to eat somewhere a bit more exciting. My DH orders steak a lot so it just isn't very different from what we have a lot at home (although I don't eat much red meat.)

Akershus - a long time ago this place used to be entirely a buffet and I loved it. We went back after it became a combo buffet/ordered entree place and I thought it was just so-so. We did have fun with the princesses though - I forced my teenage son to go and they all fussed over him (I know he secretly loved the attention as much as he protested!).

Rose and Crown - as with Spice Road Table we prefer to just go and get a Scotch Egg and drinks as we drink our way around the World. I think we just don't enjoy British food very much. My DH lived in England for 6 months and as soon as he sees Rose and Crown he always remind me of how much he hated the food there, LOL!!

The Italian restaurants - neither my DH nor I care for the Italian restaurants but I think this is also because we like to go for something different at Epcot and we eat a lot of Italian food at home. (However one of all time favorites at WDW is to get one of the small sofas at Tutto Gusto Wine Celler and have a bottle of wine and share one of the appetizers because of the relaxing atmosphere.)

Anything I didn't mention - we haven't been there yet!

 

[MrsIncredible1974]

We have the following 1 credit EPCOT restaurants booked for our next trip:

Rose and Crown - for Illuminations
Via Napoli - because we luuurve pizza
Biergarten - because it looks fun

Restaurants are such a personal choice, are your family adventurous eaters? We're lucky that we have an amazing choice of Chinese, Indian and Italian restaurant close to home and, as a family we cook lots of Spanish, Mexican, Italian and English dishes.

 

[DISNEY1975]

All of them! Actually not Morocco or Norway, but that is just my personal taste. Plenty of people who like or dont like any place.

Im a mexican food lover, so naturally San Angel Inn is at the top of my list. Chefs de France is right up there too.

We like Beirgarten because there is nothing like it where I live. Its a buffet, so I can always find several things I like even thought Bratwurst is not a favorite of mine!
Rose and Crown is good. 9 Dragons is good. We had lunch there once, I only dont go more often because there is a really great Chinese food restaurant near my home, so I prefer to have other cuisine while Im on vacation. Via Napoli is great. Again, lots of Italian in my neighborhood, but their Napolian pizza is fantastic, so we try to get there often. I like Norway for breakfast, and Garden Grill. Le Cellier is great.

Dont second guess your ressies! Go with what you like. I always look at menus and decide. Unless there is not one thing on the menu I would eat, I'll try it. Each restaurant is so uniquely themed, you cant go wrong at any!

 

[goofy4prez]

A couple of my favorite restaurants at Epcot are among the ones that people also love to hate. Some of my favorites are:

• San Angel Inn: I love the atmosphere and I myself enjoy that it is not your typical Anytown USA local Tex-Mex restaurant found every other mile or so. I will admit though, the service at times can be average.
• Coral Reef: I have always had a very good meal here with very good service. My only complaint would be that often we have been seated 20 minutes or so beyond our ADR.
• Tutto Italia: I just enjoy the non rushed atmosphere and the decor. I have always had great service. Via Napoli is decent as well, but it's just too loud for me and I'm not a big pizza fan.
• Tokyo Dining: Is it spectacular sushi? No. But it is decent and the atmosphere and service our simply outstanding.

Some of my least favorites are:

• Le Cellier: I know the OP asked for 1TS. But for me LC is like putting lipstick on a pig and calling it beautiful. It once was a 1TS and nothing was done with the decor and virtually nothing with the menu other than jack up the $$$$. Besides, I personally think it's rather average.
• Teppan Edo: I know it's a favorite. It's actually pretty decent. But for me it's just your typical Japanese Hibachi restaurant like the 3 within 10 miles of my home.
• Nine Dragons: This is my least favorite restaurants in Epcot and is actually the only one that I will avoid at all costs.

I will admit though, when it comes to Disney restaurants I'm a bit of a snob. I'll eat lunch at Epcot but rarely dinner. I usually head over to the Boardwalk or Swan/Dolphin and eat at Flying Fish, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Kimono's or Blue Zoo and then come back for the evening.

 

[fbarker]

We enjoy Chefs de France. It is one of our must do's. My Favorite is Bisque de Homard - Lobster bisque $8.99 and Salade de Chevre Chaud - Baked goat cheese with walnuts, fresh grapes, tomatoes, endives and mixed salad $11.99for lunch.
For Dinner I do this
Prix Fixe Menu Prix Fixe 3 Courses Menu -

Appetizer: Classic French Onion Soup; OR Salade aux Lardons et Croutons; OR Lobster Bisque

Entree: Beef Short Ribs; OR Half Roasted Chicken; OR Broiled Salmon; or Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Dessert: choice from daily offering. $39.99

We have also enjoyed Coral Reef

I sort of agree with you. My wife and I have always enjoyed the food but the dinning experience is a bit less that top shelf. The staff is not overly friendly and does not seem willing to go out of there way to be helpful and the tables are so close it feels like i am intruding on people next me, listening in on their conversations!!