How much time to allow for Le Cellier?

[princesspiglet]

I got a dinner ressier at Le Cellier for 6:10pm- the only time they had that was doable. I am trying to plan a birthday Illuminations Cruise for my DH's 40th birthday the same night (IF I can snag a ressie for that!). I know you have to meet the boat at the Beach Club marina at 8:30. Our DD5 will be at the Sandcastle Kids' Club and we will also need to pick her up before the boat ride. How long for dinner at Le Cellier or will we be rushing it? TIA!

 

[missminniemouse]

My experience with Le Cellier has not been good. The last 2 times we ate there, we waited about 45 minutes past our ADR time just to be seated ( and these were early times, around 6:00.) This was a problem for our 2 children, who were very hungry and getting more whiny by the minute. Then, the service was slow as well, which really wasn't a big problem for us time wise, but was a problem with hungry children.

I wouldn't count on this restaurant being speedy in any way. The food was excellent and we enjoyed everything we had, but this restaurant is not a big favorite with us just because of the wait times involved. There are other restaurants in EPCOT where we enjoy the food that are much more punctual that this restaurant.

 

[branv]

Ditto on that. We went in January with an ADR at 8 pm. We assumed we'd walk out just as the fireworks were starting. Our wait time was 40 minutes past 8:00 and we didn't get out of the restaurant until closer to 10 pm.

 

[ColleenLovesMinnie]

The last time we ate at Le Cellier we waited 15-20 mins. after our ADR time. Once inside it took about 1 1/2 hrs from the time we ordered until the check came. Although we loved the restaurant it was not on our list to go back to - we feel with kids that's just too long to be in one place!

 

[KristenHoneymooner]

My DH and I ate dinner at LeCellier last Thursday. Our ADR was for 8pm. We checked in at 7:55 and were seated by 8:00. We left the restaurant just as Illuminations was ending, so probably at 9:15-ish.

LeCellier was unquestionably the best meal of our trip (better than Narcooses and California Grill). The Duck Two Ways appetizer is amazing, as was the cherry shortbread dessert. Our server, Barry, gave us the best service of the trip.

Enjoy your meal!