Help me choose!!

[disneydreamer1970]

We are trying to figure out what do do for dinner for our second Epcot day. We definitely want to go to Le Cellier for one of thedays and we are trying to decide between Coral Reef or Garden Grill dinner!! What would you suggest...We are a family of myself, DH, DS(17), DD(8) and DS (2)

Thank you for your help!!

 

[dogodisney]

We have only eaten at Coral Reef. The food is good. The only bad thing is it can get pretty noisy, but with a 2 yr. old, that may be a good thing!

 

[mommymeg]

We've chosen those exact restaurants for our May trip. We chose Coral Reef for the atmosphere, and the Garden Grille because it's a character dining plus the uniqueness of a rotating restaurant.
If I had to choose, I'd probably pick the Garden Grille, simply because we're not much for seafood, although I haven't been to either before, so I can't share personal experience. Maybe check out menus before you decide!

Good luck!

 

[millerjmls]

Here are the menus. Maybe that will help you to decide.

CORAL REEF: One of the most unique Disney Dining experiences, the Coral Reef restaurant allows you to dine with the fishes. Among those you might see include: Brown Shark, Stingray, Grouper, Tarpon, and the Green Sea Turtle.

Appetizers
Sea and Land - Grilled shrimp with cucumber salad and BBQ beef skewer with creamy polenta $11.99

New England Cod Cake - served with remoulade and topped with micro greens $9.99

Chilled Shrimp - served with seaweed salad $10.99

Mixed Greens Salad with blue cheese dressing or Key Lime herb vinaigrette $6.99

Creamy Lobster Soup - chervil, brandy $7.99

Caesar Salad with shredded parmesan cheese and croutons $6.99

Corn Soup - with poblano pepper and sweet onions $6.99

Entrees

Grilled NY Strip Steak - served with potatoes au gratin, and broccolini $32.99

Seared Sterling Salmon with ratatouille $23.99

Blackened Catfish - served over pepper jack cheese grits, with smoked tomato compote, balsamic glaze $20.99

Grilled Chicken Breast - served with roasted parsnips tossed in mizuna and almond-parsley pesto finished with toasted almonds $20.99

Seafood Linguini with sauteed shrimp, mahi mahi, salmon, mussels, andouille sausage and slow-roasted tomatoes $23.99

Grilled Mahi Mahi - served with cashew-jasmine rice topped with a spicy pineapple chutney finished with a malibu rum beurre blanc $25.99

Grilled Pork Chop - served with caramelized shallots and sweet onion mashed potatoes topped with wild mushroom sauce $22.99

Pan Seared Tofu Skewer - served over spring herb quinoa finished with vegetable stock $16.99

Desserts

The Chocolate Wave* - with brandied cherries $7.99

Baileys and Jack Daniel's Mousse* - topped with a ganache and chocolate cigar $7.99

Key Lime Tart - served with a mango sauce $7.99

Tropical Fruit with Mango Sorbet - finished with a sea horse tuile $7.99

Childrens Menu:
For guests ages 9 and under

All meals served with choice of juice,1% milk or bottled water

Kid's Picks

Choose 1 Appetizer, 1 Entree and 1 Dessert
$7.59

Appetizers

Celery and Carrot Sticks
Soup of the Day

Entrees

Grilled Mahi Mahi
Grilled Chicken Breast
Macaroni and Cheese

French Fries and Soft Drinks available upon request

Desserts

Fruit Cup
Ice-Cream Sundae

Complete Kids Meals

Pizza with Mozzarella and Diced Chicken (optional) served with Veggies and Brown Sugar Apples $7.59

Grilled Fish of the Day served with whole grain pilaf, veggies and yogurt parfair $7.59


THE GARDEN GRILL:
Lunch was discontinued as of October 6, 2008

Special Holiday Pricing May Apply

Dinner (4:30 p.m. to varies with park closing): $28.99 Adults 10 and up; $13.99 Children 3-9

Non-alcoholic soft drinks are included

Typical Characters: Mickey, Pluto, Chip 'n' Dale


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Family Style Platter
featuring:


Oatmeal Cluster Rolls

Green House Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing


Grilled Flank Steak with Mushroom Cabernet sauce

Rotisserie Turkey Bresat with Cranberry Relish

Southern Fried Catfish

Cornbread Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Baby Carrots & Broccolini

Warm Apple Bread Pudding with Caramel & Whipped Cream


Young Gardener's Menu
Ages 3 to 9

Choice of:

Chicken Strips

Macaroni and Cheese

Potatoes or French Fries

Fresh Vegetables

Served with a special dessert

Complimentary Non-alcoholic Beverages
Included

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange Soda, Lemonade Light, Root Beer, Iced Tea, Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Milk and Chocolate Milk

 

[mickeystoontown]

Both restaurants have good food. If you want a unique atmosphere, then I'd say book an ADR at Coral Reef. If you want a character meal, then I'd say book Garden Grill. We really enjoy both of them.

 

[KGH]

my vote is coral reef... haven't been to either but I've heard great things about coral reef, and it's on the agenda for my next trip!

 

[JamesMom]

If you chose Coral Reef do NOT get the NY Strip - it was chewy and overcooked - lacked flavor. Glad I was on free dining The potatos were great as well as the Lobster Bisque soup.

 

[cjlvsccm]

My DH and I enjoyed GG very much! The booth layout gives you some good down-time... you can't see the other diners, so it seems more relaxing than other restaurants.

The character interaction is great! You get several private visits from each of them, without distraction from other tables. Lots of photo-ops.

Have read many so-so reviews of the food, but we liked it. Everything was hot and tasty, prepared just right. Not fancy food, but really good. And what's not to like about another plate of whatever you want more of??

Happy planning!

 

[cndnchicky]

Personally I prefer Coral Reef....my kids had a blast watching the fish and other sea creatures in the tank. I really love their steak also. HTH!!!

 

[DWFan4Life]

Try to go in the same place. Make it Coral Reef on the first day then Garden Grill on the next day. You will definitely enjoy the food which is good and same as the place. Your family will be having fun on those two great places.