Fav Dining - Epcot Area, Round 1

[Chili327]

** Original Post/Poll **
A full all out battle royale of all the dining. Part 3 Epcot Area (I'll add other area polls as fast as i can... who needs to work today. lol)

Pick up to 3, also post something you feel is missing (maybe i can add/edit it in) Poll will only allow 10, so i only used 1 from each pavilion (Restaurant Marrakesh, Monsieur Paul, Tutto Italia, Teppan Edo, & San Angel Inn had to get taken off, & i realize that may suck, but not sure what else to do)
So post up if you think it should be on here. I know I'm also missing all Boardwalk, Beach Club & Yacht Club, so maybe they'll have to have their own poll.. post the location suggestions. (maybe we can even add Swan & Dolphin, and add Riviera)

Poll closes Dec 31st Then we'll do the battle royale final of the top winners, next year.


Magic Kingdom - https://www.disboards.com/threads/fav-dining-magic-kingdom-area.3957553
Hollywood Studios - https://www.disboards.com/threads/fav-dining-hollywood-studios-area.3957558
Animal Kingdom - https://www.disboards.com/threads/fav-dining-animal-kingdom-area.3957563
Crescent Lake - https://www.disboards.com/threads/fav-dining-crescent-lake-resorts-non-epcot.3957933

Also taking suggestions for Disney Springs and others - https://www.disboards.com/threads/poll-suggestions-for-disney-springs-area-dining.3957564


*Edit for additions*

1. Connections
2. Space 220
3. Ale & Compass (Yacht Club)
4. Les Halles
5. Cake Bake Shop
6. Garden Grill
7. San Angel Inn
8. Restaurant Marrakesh
9. Monsieur Paul
10. Tutto Italia
11. Teppan Edo

 

[Dug720]

In addition to my votes, Connections

 

[sipnride]

You need to split this into two, and then have the top 5 of each face off in a play-in. Otherwise, my top 3 are Shiki-Sai, Space 220, and San Angel Inn, but hope to one day eat at Monsieur Paul and Takumi Tei.

 

[Chili327]

You need to split this into two, and then have the top 5 of each face off in a play-in. Otherwise, my top 3 are Shiki-Sai, Space 220, and San Angel Inn, but hope to one day eat at Monsieur Paul and Takumi Tei.

Yep, i think we will have to have another round with the top 5 here, then once we get a good idea and it has included all that we want, then we can put all the tops against each other.
I didn't know which to put in for Mexico, so i choose the one that had less gimmick.

There doesn't need to be a clear winner for each location either, its just a way to gauge popularity, so we can get a good idea of which places are more worth trying than others.

 

[CynBeth]

Le Cellier, Chefs de France, and Coral Reef.

 

[fly girl]

Le Cellier has been our go to lately. I do enjoy Via Napoli, and Shiki-Sai though.

I still am bummed about Spice Road. It was so much better before Disney took it over. And I have heard their new menu changes are not for the better. (more sweet, less heat)

 

[Chili327]

Looks like I need to try Biergarten and Via Napoli, and others need to try Shiki-Sai.

 

[Pens Fan]

While I voted Le Cellier, Via Napoli and Spice Road if I'm being totally honest we mostly just graze at the booths. I'll also give a shout out to Biergarten. I think the food is pretty meh (not great, not bad either), but it's our first choice for the Candlelight Processional package. The atmosphere at Christmas is great and the show is so much fun.

 

[Sprinkles&Sprints]

I know you’re doing Table Service but please don’t overlook Les Halles QS in France. We always go for breakfast at least once on every trip (multiple times if staying at BWV)!

 

[Chili327]

I know you’re doing Table Service but please don’t overlook Les Halles QS in France. We always go for breakfast at least once on every trip (multiple times if staying at BWV)!

Oh no, it’s open season. I’ll add a corndog cart if enough people like it.!!

Les Halles Added.

 

[jcolvin5]

I concur w/Le Cellier as the top "nicer" restaurants in EP. It's on our every trip list, so far anyway. I'd also agree w/Via Napoli. I love it, my wife did not. If it isn't Chicago style pizza, she turns her nose up at it. So take that for what it's worth.

 

[Chili327]

I concur w/Le Cellier as the top "nicer" restaurants in EP. It's on our every trip list, so far anyway. I'd also agree w/Via Napoli. I love it, my wife did not. If it isn't Chicago style pizza, she turns her nose up at it. So take that for what it's worth.

I definitely need to add both to my own todo list!!
Don’t tell the wife, but I like NY style much better than Chicago style.

 

[808blessing]

You must add Cake Bake Shop @ Boardwalk. It is sooooooo good.

 

[BrianL]

I voted Biergarten, but only because Garden Grill wasn't on the poll. Both are great, though I usually find the best stuff at festival booths - though that varies all the time.

 

[Chili327]

You must add Cake Bake Shop @ Boardwalk. It is sooooooo good.

Added.

I voted Biergarten, but only because Garden Grill wasn't on the poll. Both are great, though I usually find the best stuff at festival booths - though that varies all the time.

Added.

 

[808blessing]

I don't see Cake Bake

 

[Chili327]

Any last minute votes or suggestions? I'm going to start calculating and making new polls based on the results & suggestions.

 

[wabbott]

Rose & Crown. Fish & Chips and Irish Whiskey Flight

San Angel Inn. Atmosphere

 

[kboo]

I've think actually eaten at all of the restaurants in the poll, and this was tough! (some of my faves were left off!)

I picked shiki sai, La Hacienda, and Le Cellier, but really, these were some tough choices. I haven't been to Le Cellier in about 2 years but before then, it was an "every visit" dinner. Shiki Sai was new to us this last trip, and we had a spectacular view of the Epcot ball. Not during fireworks, but it was still amazing. The sushi was quite good, and the menu far ranging. La Hacienda has excellent food, and even San Angel Inn's menu is a vast improvement over the Tex Mex it used to be.

Pick up to 3, also post something you feel is missing (maybe i can add/edit it in) Poll will only allow 10, so i only used 1 from each pavilion (Restaurant Marrakesh, Monsieur Paul, Tutto Italia, Teppan Edo, & San Angel Inn had to get taken off, & i realize that may suck, but not sure what else to do)
So post up if you think it should be on here. I know I'm also missing all Boardwalk, Beach Club & Yacht Club, so maybe they'll have to have their own poll.. post the location suggestions. (maybe we can even add Swan & Dolphin, and add Riviera)

I know you were leaving off "gimmicky" restaurants, but in the old days, Restaurant Marrakesh (I think that was the place in the back?) was one of the few places we could get mediterranean/middle eastern food, and our kids and our first exposure to belly dancing. My no 13yo was there dancing as a toddler and it was amazing.

The wine cave in Italy has a special place in my heart too - back 10+ years ago, it was a great place to duck in with the toddler, have some charcuterie, drink some wine in the afternoon. And great nibbles with the toddler, until everyone else discovered it too.

We have access to great pizza, Italian and Chinese food here in NYC, so I tend not to go there.
The one time we went to Via Napoli it was so loud and the pizza was decent but not worth the noise.

*Edit for additions*

• Connections
• Space 220
• Ale & Compass (Yacht Club)
• Les Halles
• Cake Bake Shop
• Garden Grill
• San Angel Inn
• Restaurant Marrakesh
• Monsieur Paul
• Tutto Italia
• Teppan Edo

Some day I will try Monsieur Paul and Shiki Sai. 7 more years before my younger one turns 16... (when I think she will appreciate it)

I would also add:
Akershus
Bakery in Norway
FIsh and chips in UK
La Creperie

Also: you may need to start a gimmicky/character/buffet category:

1900 Park Fare
Garden Grill
Cinderella Royal Table
Biergarten
Akershus
Chef Mickeys
Crystal Palace
Artist Point
Teppan Edo
Boma
Tusker House
Cape May
Topolino breakfast

 

[Chili327]

I've think actually eaten at all of the restaurants in the poll, and this was tough! (some of my faves were left off!)

I picked shiki sai, La Hacienda, and Le Cellier, but really, these were some tough choices. I haven't been to Le Cellier in about 2 years but before then, it was an "every visit" dinner. Shiki Sai was new to us this last trip, and we had a spectacular view of the Epcot ball. Not during fireworks, but it was still amazing. The sushi was quite good, and the menu far ranging. La Hacienda has excellent food, and even San Angel Inn's menu is a vast improvement over the Tex Mex it used to be.


I know you were leaving off "gimmicky" restaurants, but in the old days, Restaurant Marrakesh (I think that was the place in the back?) was one of the few places we could get mediterranean/middle eastern food, and our kids and our first exposure to belly dancing. My no 13yo was there dancing as a toddler and it was amazing.

The wine cave in Italy has a special place in my heart too - back 10+ years ago, it was a great place to duck in with the toddler, have some charcuterie, drink some wine in the afternoon. And great nibbles with the toddler, until everyone else discovered it too.

We have access to great pizza, Italian and Chinese food here in NYC, so I tend not to go there.
The one time we went to Via Napoli it was so loud and the pizza was decent but not worth the noise.

Some day I will try Monsieur Paul and Shiki Sai. 7 more years before my younger one turns 16... (when I think she will appreciate it)

So Monsieur Paul is the only one you still have yet to try? I see Shiki-Sai listed as was great, but also need to try. lol

I would also add:
Akershus
Bakery in Norway
FIsh and chips in UK
La Creperie

Also: you may need to start a gimmicky/character/buffet category:

1900 Park Fare
Garden Grill
Cinderella Royal Table
Biergarten
Akershus
Chef Mickeys
Crystal Palace
Artist Point
Teppan Edo
Boma
Tusker House
Cape May
Topolino breakfast

You're right, we may need to make a separate "gimmicky/character/buffet" category!!