SarahKate
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First off, sorry I don't have any food porn pics! But here is a synopsis of the places we ate during our recent trip. Our group consisted of myself, husband, DD 8 and my dad.
Port Orleans Riverside Food Court
We really enjoyed the food court. My ONLY complaint is how busy it got in the morning. Sheer mayhem. Luckily, we figured out about halfway through the trip that you can take your food down to the sit-down restaurant next door (Boatwright's) so that you don't have to stress about finding a place to sit. It was sO much quieter there. The food was great. We had Mickey waffles most mornings. I had the create-your-own oatmeal one morning which was great - you could add all sorts of toppings. I also had a create-your-own pasta once and it was yummy. I had penne with marinara, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, black olives and grilled chicken. Yummm!
Biergarten at Epcot
We ate here mainly for my dad, knowing he really enjoys that type of food. The service was great, everyone very nice. . Our biggest disappointment was the lack of kid-friendly options. DD really didn't have much to choose from. I did find things I liked. I was looking forward to the spatzle, but it was pretty bland. There was a lamb pot roast that was pretty yummy, and the desserts were really good. I had the apple strudel dessert, and there was what I think was called a bavarian cheesecake. Definitely the best parts of the meal for us! The entertainment was fun. Nice place in front of the stage where kids (and some grown-ups) could dance.
Liberty Tree Tavern at Magic Kingdom
This was a place we weren't that excited about, to be honest! But we knew it would be convenient. We were pleasantly surprised! The salad dressing was awesome, just the right amount of sweetness. All of the sides were just yummy - the Stouffer's mac n cheese, and the mashed potatoes especially. I think our fave meat was the brisket. Dessert was an apple crisp with ice cream. Very good meal, and service was great too (very efficient!). We would definitely return.
Cape May Clam Bake at Beach Club
We ate here last year and had been looking forward to it again. Didn't disappoint! Yummy, freshly steamed crab legs. It's a joy to watch DD crack into them. She's a little pro! One of my fave dishes on the buffet is the tortellini. By the time we had our reservation, it was a little late in the evening and they were running out of desserts. But what we had was yummy. No more lava cakes, though. Boo! Another place we would definitely return to.
Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge
This was our 5th time eating at Boma! It's a must do for us, every trip. A special treat this time because it was my dad's first time. One of my favorite aspects about this place is the soup selection. I had the seafood gumbo as well as the black eyed peas/ham soups. BOTH were outstanding. We also tried a peanut soup - NOT a fan. It was soooo strong. Enjoyed the hummus and pita chips, coconut rice, and the Ghana tomato salad. Enjoyed lots of things, but those are the ones that stand out. And the desserts, so many to choose from. Zebra Domes!!!!
Le Cellier at Epcot
We TOTALLY lucked out with this one. We had not planned on eating here, but one morning I was just looking at the week's availability and they happened to have an opening the day that we were going to be at Epcot. There was about a 30-minute delay in getting our table, and our server was new so we had some waiting. But the FOOD made it so worth it. I'm really glad we decided to eat here, especially since they convert to Signature Dining in March (for dinner - lunch still 1 credit). DH and I both had the Mushroom Filet Mignon. It was cooked perfectly and the mushroom risotto was sooooo flavorful and also cooked perfectly. DD had a hot dog (oh boy, very exciting!). I was ecstatic to have the pretzel bread. We hadn't eaten at Le Cellier since 2006 so I had missed it. My dad had the pork chop with polenta and he ate every bit (he's not too picky, but said it was very good). For dessert, DH had the maple creme brulee and I had the s'mores (more so for DD, she really wanted the marshmallow w/ sprinkles).
Kona at Polynesian
Our last meal! We've eaten here almost every trip and it has always been a good choice. I had the shrimp (in panko crumbs) w/ seared scallops and sticky rice. DH had the teriyaki sirloin and honestly can't remember what my dad ate. We were joined by my cousin who lives in Orlando so I was really busy chatting with her! For dessert I had the creme brulee. SO fantastic also had a layer of chocolate underneath the custard. It was a great place to wrap things up. To me, Kona is one of the better kept secrets. We're always able to get a table here.....and then you look out and see all the people waiting for 'Ohana!
Port Orleans Riverside Food Court
We really enjoyed the food court. My ONLY complaint is how busy it got in the morning. Sheer mayhem. Luckily, we figured out about halfway through the trip that you can take your food down to the sit-down restaurant next door (Boatwright's) so that you don't have to stress about finding a place to sit. It was sO much quieter there. The food was great. We had Mickey waffles most mornings. I had the create-your-own oatmeal one morning which was great - you could add all sorts of toppings. I also had a create-your-own pasta once and it was yummy. I had penne with marinara, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, black olives and grilled chicken. Yummm!
Biergarten at Epcot
We ate here mainly for my dad, knowing he really enjoys that type of food. The service was great, everyone very nice. . Our biggest disappointment was the lack of kid-friendly options. DD really didn't have much to choose from. I did find things I liked. I was looking forward to the spatzle, but it was pretty bland. There was a lamb pot roast that was pretty yummy, and the desserts were really good. I had the apple strudel dessert, and there was what I think was called a bavarian cheesecake. Definitely the best parts of the meal for us! The entertainment was fun. Nice place in front of the stage where kids (and some grown-ups) could dance.
Liberty Tree Tavern at Magic Kingdom
This was a place we weren't that excited about, to be honest! But we knew it would be convenient. We were pleasantly surprised! The salad dressing was awesome, just the right amount of sweetness. All of the sides were just yummy - the Stouffer's mac n cheese, and the mashed potatoes especially. I think our fave meat was the brisket. Dessert was an apple crisp with ice cream. Very good meal, and service was great too (very efficient!). We would definitely return.
Cape May Clam Bake at Beach Club
We ate here last year and had been looking forward to it again. Didn't disappoint! Yummy, freshly steamed crab legs. It's a joy to watch DD crack into them. She's a little pro! One of my fave dishes on the buffet is the tortellini. By the time we had our reservation, it was a little late in the evening and they were running out of desserts. But what we had was yummy. No more lava cakes, though. Boo! Another place we would definitely return to.
Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge
This was our 5th time eating at Boma! It's a must do for us, every trip. A special treat this time because it was my dad's first time. One of my favorite aspects about this place is the soup selection. I had the seafood gumbo as well as the black eyed peas/ham soups. BOTH were outstanding. We also tried a peanut soup - NOT a fan. It was soooo strong. Enjoyed the hummus and pita chips, coconut rice, and the Ghana tomato salad. Enjoyed lots of things, but those are the ones that stand out. And the desserts, so many to choose from. Zebra Domes!!!!
Le Cellier at Epcot
We TOTALLY lucked out with this one. We had not planned on eating here, but one morning I was just looking at the week's availability and they happened to have an opening the day that we were going to be at Epcot. There was about a 30-minute delay in getting our table, and our server was new so we had some waiting. But the FOOD made it so worth it. I'm really glad we decided to eat here, especially since they convert to Signature Dining in March (for dinner - lunch still 1 credit). DH and I both had the Mushroom Filet Mignon. It was cooked perfectly and the mushroom risotto was sooooo flavorful and also cooked perfectly. DD had a hot dog (oh boy, very exciting!). I was ecstatic to have the pretzel bread. We hadn't eaten at Le Cellier since 2006 so I had missed it. My dad had the pork chop with polenta and he ate every bit (he's not too picky, but said it was very good). For dessert, DH had the maple creme brulee and I had the s'mores (more so for DD, she really wanted the marshmallow w/ sprinkles).
Kona at Polynesian
Our last meal! We've eaten here almost every trip and it has always been a good choice. I had the shrimp (in panko crumbs) w/ seared scallops and sticky rice. DH had the teriyaki sirloin and honestly can't remember what my dad ate. We were joined by my cousin who lives in Orlando so I was really busy chatting with her! For dessert I had the creme brulee. SO fantastic also had a layer of chocolate underneath the custard. It was a great place to wrap things up. To me, Kona is one of the better kept secrets. We're always able to get a table here.....and then you look out and see all the people waiting for 'Ohana!
