Garden Grill

[CaliforniaDreaming]

We'll be having dinner at the Garden Grill for the first time next month. How is the food? And, the atmosphere?

Thanks!

 

[tarheelmjfan]

We ate there at the bequest of my sister & her family. It wouldn't have been a place I would have chosen, but in this case I would have to admit I was wrong. It is very good for family style dining, and the atmosphere was great. We were seated in one of the booths in the front. I could have sat there all day watching the scenery evolve. Of course, I doubt the people waiting would have liked that, so I'll just have to return to see more.

 

[crcormier]

Ate there with 5 friends and we all loved the food. Great picnic type eats, we were all stuffed when we left. Food is reminiscent of Hoop De Doo Revue's menu if you've been there.

 

[mkymouse4ever]

Hi Cali!

I prefer the ice cream social here. Its a nice room, great booths to rest in. But we weren't crazy about dinner.

MKY

 

[mom2cinderella]

Another vote for the Ice Cream Social! We weren't crazy about dinner. Character interaction at the GG is great and so are the servers.

Michele

 

[ctrabada]

We've gone there for lunch twice and we love it. Character interaction is great and it's neat to see the changing scenery. I really like the food. We've had good experiences both times we were there.

Here's the menu:
The Land's Home Grown Garden Salad W/ Ranch Dressing (ONLY at Dinner)
Whole Grain Bread (very good)
Grilled Flank Steak (very good)
Country Style Catfish (a little spicy)
Rotisserie Meats (this must be for dinner because we didn't have it)
Chef's Potatoes (excellent)
Seasonal Vegetables (very fresh, excellent)
Cornbread Stuffing (ehhh, so so)
Dessert (we had the cobbler and it was good)
Non-Alcoholic Beverage
Special Meals for the Young'uns Under 12:
Fried chicken strips with steak fries
Macaroni and cheese
Special dessert (it's called worms in dirt... gummy worms stick out of "dirt" (chocolate cookie crumbs) and chocolate pudding--my DD7 loved it)

 

[jcemom]

We had dinner there last February and it was one of our favorites! We though the food was good, the character interaction great (we got almost too much attention, if that's possible, lol), our sever was very good, and we enjoyed watching the scenery go by. We'll definitely go back again!

 

[hezreck]

We ate there on our Honeymoon 8 years ago, and loved it. 3 years ago we took our 4 year old daugther there and also thought it was great. This time we only have the Ice Cream Social planned for here. Never done this so hopefully we like it too.

Always had great food and the price isn't bad for all the food you get. Enjoy!!!!

 

[Carrieberry]

I tried to make PS here for January and was told it would be closed from Jan1 until the beginning of Feb for refurb. I a so dissapointed as it looks like a great place to try!

 

[CaliforniaDreaming]

Thanks for all the replies. I'm excited now to try it.

 

[Gaiusrex]

Do you have to PS for the icecream social?

 

[JFrey4240]

We tried the dinner in July. Wasn't excited about the menu and the character interaction was so-so. I don't think we'll go there again.

 

[Goofyzgurl]

We try to make the Garden Grill every time we go. We just love the veggies and the homestyle food. You never leave hungry for sure. It's something I'd recommend.

 

[Harambe]

The BEST salad and apple crisp at WDW. And if you didn't know, the restaurant slowly rotates (you won't even notice it) so you have differnet views of some of the Land boat ride.

 

[SnowAngel]

Wonderful. We loved the meal and it was family style all you can eat. My girls didn't care for the desert for kids.

 

[FINFAN]

Anyone ever eaten Christmas dinner there?

 

[katgarbars]

Originally posted by Gaiusrex
Do you have to PS for the icecream social?

Yes. I have them for our first day at the World. A great way to introduce the kids to the characters.

 

[djm99]

Do the Ice Cream social. Its only like $7 a ice cream - and its sooo worth it. The interaction with the characters were priceless. It wasn't a quick, sign, autographs, and take a picture. They ALL spent time at our table. Coloring with the children. And even danced. It was wonderful. I loved it there. The automosphere was sort of quiet. The floor spins so the scenery is changing. I went with 4 families and I will go every visit now. Here is a picture of the ice cream. I ate it just a bit before I remembered to take the picture!!! Oh my husband ate the vegetarian meal. He claimed it was the best he'd ate in WDW yet.

 

[Lexxiefern]

We have gone to the Garden Grill for dinner on our last 3 trips. The food was excellent on the first and third trip and good on the second. I love the atmosphere here and would eat here every trip if hubby allowed it

We are trying the ice cream social for our trip next month. I was surprised that my first 2 choices of dates were sold out! But we were able to get it.

 

[Minnie&Nana]

What is it and where please???

Thank you!


edit - just realized this is the Garden Grille thread! Maybe this falls under clueless guest questions???

Please tell me about the Ice Cream Social?