Good dining experiences at Hollywood Studios?

[bbkangs]

I've been going to the Disney parks for years but I am the least familiar with Hollywood Studios as far as dining. I know Hollywood & Vine is a poor choice, according to Pete. & Usually, my girlfriend and I would just get snacks or a small meal at Starring Rolls, but it is closed now. I was just wondering what are some good places you've eaten at? & price ranges?

 

[focusondisney]

We don't do counter service there. But Sci Fi Dine In & Brown Derby are on our must do lists. The burgers at Sci Fi are good, the hot fudge sundaes yummy & the atmosphere is great. We both love the fillet at Brown Derby & DH looks forward to the grapefruit cake each time. The Brown Derby can be a little loud, but Sci Fi is nice & quiet on a busy park day. Brown Derby is a signature restaurant so definitely pricier.

Edit: got to agree on H&V. We ate there twice in recent years for the Star Wars lunch & Christmas dinner. Characters & atmosphere were good, the food was mediocre.

 

[rwdavis2]

Small plates at the Brown Derby Lounge outside and in front of the restaurant.

 

[disneyvoice]

We were surprised to discover that we really like 50's Prime Time. We had wanted to try it for a long time to see what the server interaction was like but nothing on the menu appealed to us at all when we would look at it. But we decided to try it one trip and now it is our must do at DHS. The food is very good and while it isn't something that we would normally eat (comfort food isn't our thing), we enjoy it. We have been several times and have had almost everything on the menu and we loved everything. The portions are huge though so if you only want something small I would suggest splitting an entree.

 

[maxiesmom]

We really like the 50's Prime Time Cafe.

 

[Branflakes]

Small plates at the Brown Derby Lounge outside and in front of the restaurant.

Couldn't agree more! Small plates a few drinks in the shade of the trees and such. It's a nice little spot.

 

[ChasingLeslie]

If you are interested in TS, Mama Melrose is very good! I was expecting mediocre Italian and we were all surprised by how delicious everything was.

 

[rwdavis2]

Couldn't agree more! Small plates a few drinks in the shade of the trees and such. It's a nice little spot.

Yep. Spend about 90 minutes there last November.

 

[holden]

We like Hollywood Brown Derby

 

[Hopefully]

Another 50's lover here

 

[dclpluto]

I like mamas the best. Didn't like hbd.

 

[GeorgiaHoo]

We all thought Mama Melrose was pretty good. You'll probably need reservations, cost is going to be $20-30 for entrees. Not a fan of any of the counter service places there.

 

[pammydw]

Love 50's Prime Time!!

 

[happiest place]

We enjoyed 50's Prime Time too!

 

[Micca]

Another fan of HBD! Also Sci-Fi is just so cool for the ambience, but stick with the basics on the menu--burgers/rings/shakes.

 

[jwfla422]

50s Prime Time is probably our first choice as well (Dad's Sundae is "killer YUM"!!)-it also has a fun and unique atmosphere. The servers can be a lot of fun so if you go, go in with an open mind and a good sense of humor. Feel free to check out my review with photos here:

50s PRIME TIME CAFE PHOTOS & REVIEW

 

[elkkthunder]

we like SciFi diner
cool decor- food + milkshakes!!

 

[tigerwolf]

We were surprised to discover that we really like 50's Prime Time. We had wanted to try it for a long time to see what the server interaction was like but nothing on the menu appealed to us at all when we would look at it. But we decided to try it one trip and now it is our must do at DHS. The food is very good and while it isn't something that we would normally eat (comfort food isn't our thing), we enjoy it. We have been several times and have had almost everything on the menu and we loved everything. The portions are huge though so if you only want something small I would suggest splitting an entree.

50's Prime Time's menu is not super appealing to me either but the food there has been good both times we've gone. You've just got to be ready for the antics going on in there.

Sci-Fi is decent, but the best part about it is being in the cool, quiet dark after coming out of the hot Florida sun!

 

[Kae]

the Hollywood Brown Derby we do the Fantasmic package.

Kae

 

[amberpi]

Sci Fi is cute if you've never done it. Also, boozy milkshakes? Ok by me!

HBD and especially the lounge as other have mentioned, otherwise, I like to say, exit DHS and walk over to the Boarwalk. Tons of delicious choices.