Epcot/Swan/Dolphin/Boardwalk Dinner

[Nicoleclaw]

My husband and I are pretty sure we are going to take a short trip for our 10 year anniversary. We have gone in the past few years with the kids, but always talk about going to Epcot for dinner ALONE. We probably will stay at either the Swan or Dolphin. What would your recommendations be for dinner (we will be there 4 or 5 nights) in either Epcot (our fav park might be the only one we go to w/o kids), in the hotel, or in the Boardwalk area? We have been to the hibachi in Japan and Le Cellier and are open to going back there. Won't go back to the table service in Mexico. Thanks so much!

 

[mickeymotto]

Flying Fish

Kouzzina

 

[Pakey]

Bluezoo at the Dolphin is my favorite in that area. The Swan/Dolphin restaurants can run circles around any of the dining plan eateries.

 

[Sweet Melissa]

My favorites in that area are Bistro de Paris, Coral Reef, Kouzzina, the Flying Fish Café, Shula's, Kimonos and Bluezoo. I would probably pick Bistro, Shula's or Bluezoo if you really want to emphasize the "adults-only" aspect of the trip. Although we like the food at the Coral Reef, it's been home to some of the noisiest, most disruptive table neighbors we've ever had. Kouzzina is also quite loud, but its atmosphere is more celebratory and less kid-oriented. Kimonos has great sushi, but I've only ever been there early in the evening, before karaoke starts. I'm not sure what that place is like once the music starts.

No matter where you go, I'd recommend having a few drinks at Jellyrolls afterward. It is one of my favorite places to be in all of the World. The dueling pianists are hugely entertaining and their drink specials are fantastic.

 

[gojoe]

So many great restaurants. Flying Fish, Yachtsmen, Bluezoo, Shula are all great. If you want to save some money too, both Bluezoo & Shula are on Restaurant.som http://www.restaurant.com/search-map.asp?StateID=18&zip=Enter+ZIP+Code I would pick Flying Fish, then stroll the Boardwalk. Have a wonderful anniversary.

 

[missmun52]

I asked a similar question a few weeks ago and based on all the responses I got we decided to dine at Blue Zoo for our anniversary dinner alone because there seemed to be general consensus that it was more "Adult", with minimal children; people also thought the food was very well prepared. My question was pretty open, I wanted the best place for a romantic dinner excluding V&A.

We will also be dining at Flying Fish, and Citricos but the little one will be coming with us.

 

[psupple]

My vote... Flying Fish. Enjoy.

 

[ariel5884]

You absolutely must go to shulas steakhouse. They have got the best steak on property. We usually order creamed spinach as well. Their bread is melt in your mouth good. The apple pie is not to be missed.

 

[KENNYBOT]

I have bben to Disney many times. Dining at Dolphin or Swan is the best. They are not part of the Disney dining program and are all run privately. Food quality is the best and prices are the fairest.

 

[KENNYBOT]

Has anyone else notice food quality dropped as soon as they started offering free dining promotions?

 

[KENNYBOT]

Thers is a fairly good seafood buffet at the Beach Club called Cape May something. Check it out.

 

[KENNYBOT]

Last time I stayed at Swan I was a Starwood Gold member and my kids got to eat for free for every meal. It was a great deal.

 

[BradyBz12]

We ate at Flying Fish for the first time last month. FANtastic. We both ended up getting their signature potato-wrapped snapper and it was amazing. Fun environment (a bit noisy with the open kitchen), extensive wine list, excellent service... everything we had there was dynamite.

 

[Nicoleclaw]

Thanks so much for the suggestions!!!

 

[redzinner]

Flying Fish has a Chef's Table you might consider trying for a special meal.

Il Mulino, bluezoo and Kimono's (sushi, tempura, steak) are all quite good.