Hollywood & Vine or Mama Melrose

[jemtx]

A weird comparison I know, but Im looking for some opinions of as to which would be a better HS dinner. We currently have an ADR for Mama Melrose and I thought we were all set with that, but then I keep seeing these really good reviews of H&V on the boards and starting wondering if it wouldn’t be a better option. I’m not sure if I‘lol ever see an ADR pop-up for my dates, but just in case, I thought I would ask for some knowledgeable advice from those who have gotten a chance to go lately. TIA.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I recently ate at both of these restaurants and enjoyed the food at both. The prime rib at Hollywood and Vine was great and I got the strip steak with pancetta mac and cheese at Mama Melrose's. If you want to have a character (distanced but they pose for you long enough to get a nice picture) experience than pick Hollywood and Vine if the character experience isn't what you are after then keep Mama's.

 

[jemtx]

I recently ate at both of these restaurants and enjoyed the food at both. The prime rib at Hollywood and Vine was great and I got the strip steak with pancetta mac and cheese at Mama Melrose's. If you want to have a character (distanced but they pose for you long enough to get a nice picture) experience than pick Hollywood and Vine if the character experience isn't what you are after then keep Mama's.

Thank you for your experience. You actually ordered exactly what I was going to at both restaurants. I’ve seen some reports of H&V being very slow, but I don’t know if those were isolated incidents.

 

[What-r-ya Goofy?]

The food at Mama's is very good. Traditional Italian although they have steaks and other more American type food. The chicken parm is tasty. My wife liked the shrimp alfredo dish. The prices are very reasonable for Disney. Nice atmosphere too.

 

[jamescanuck2001]

Historically H&V has had very low ratings, while Mama Melrose's has been one of the higher rated on Disney property. Interesting that recent H&V reviews have been positive.

 

[disneygirlsng]

Historically H&V has had very low ratings, while Mama Melrose's has been one of the higher rated on Disney property. Interesting that recent H&V reviews have been positive.

New menu, and I believe also a new chef. I've seen nothing but great things since it reopened.

 

[Disneypapa]

I personally like Mama Melrose the best. Good food and wait service.

 

[Leigh L]

New menu, and I believe also a new chef. I've seen nothing but great things since it reopened.

We loved it in November, our first time there. Servers were awesome too.

 

[Tonberry]

We had H&V on this past Friday. Service was outstanding, and the prime rib was amazing.
We stayed away from there when it was a buffet due to a bad experience but this place is totally changed. Hopefully it stays this way.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Thank you for your experience. You actually ordered exactly what I was going to at both restaurants. I’ve seen some reports of H&V being very slow, but I don’t know if those were isolated incidents.

H & V wasn't slow for us, we were there a little less than hour which is what I would expect with a 3 course meal and characters.

 

[Scubadaddy32]

I keep hearing the Prime Rib is very good at H&V. That being said, Mama Melrose has a really good Strip Steak with Mac... (It's the best non-Signature steak and mac on property IMO.)
That's a toss up for sure, but Prime Rib and a Charred Strip Steak are two different flavor profiles and it would depend on what you were feeling. We will likely have to make the same decisions when we decide to return this year. Good luck! Ha

 

[DSLRuser]

The food at Mama's is very good. Traditional Italian although they have steaks and other more American type food. The chicken parm is tasty. My wife liked the shrimp alfredo dish. The prices are very reasonable for Disney. Nice atmosphere too.

I concur. We have had several good lunches here over the last 8 years or so.

 

[wdw&sonny]

Wait. What? H&V has changed? It's no longer a buffet. Is that just a covid thing? Is it totally a different dining menu/experience?
Please tell more?

 

[p44nmun]

How about if you had to choose between Brown Derby, 50’s, or Mama Melrose for lunch, which would you all pick?

 

[scrappinginontario]

Wait. What? H&V has changed? It's no longer a buffet. Is that just a covid thing? Is it totally a different dining menu/experience?
Please tell more?

There are no buffets at any Disney location and possibly anywhere right now. I know all are closed/changed to Family Style dining where I live. Here's a link to the current H&V site but the menu link appears to be broken. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/dining/hollywood-studios/hollywood-and-vine/

 

[HMcH]

I believe that the steak at Mama Melrose is one of the hidden food gems on Disney property. The last few times I've had it, it was EXCELLENT!