Just Back, Here's Where We Ate!

[msteddom]

Our party consisted of myself, 27, my two aunts, both in their 40s and their children, boy aged 12, girl aged 12, boy aged 10, and girl aged 5 and ocassionally my parents both in their 50s. We stayed at the Yacht Club, so much of our dining centered around there

Les Chefs de France

I arrived several hours bofore the rest of my family, so I did an early dinner at my favorite Epcot restaurant by myself. The food was just okay and the service, while friendly was uneven. I recieved my entree before I recieved bread or my glass of wine. I ordered the macooroni and cheese and I felt like it had sat underneath the broiler for too long. The cheese had a hard crust on it which wasn't very appatizing. Otherwise it was good, but way too much food for one. I also couldn't resist ordering creme broule for dessert which was excelelnt as always. I was very dissapointed that I had a less than perfect meal here. I had a new favorite by the end of the trip!
Grade: B-

Beaches and Cream

Everyone except my parents ate a late dinner here after we arrived. I thought it would be quick and fun, but sadly I was wrong. Much of the problam was that we had just finished a five hour flight from the west coast, to the restaurant isn't entirly to blame. The service was very slow though.

I had already eaten so I just picked off everyone elses plates. One aunt had a chicken ceasar which she said wasn't very good, the other had a burger, also not very good and none of the kids ate much of their chicken fingers. We also ordered a kitchen sink which was fun to look at, but once it all melted together was very unappatizing. We did order ice cream from the take out side several times throughought the week and this worked much better than going inside for a full meal.
Grade: C


Prime Time 50's Cafe

We did an early lunch here on our first full day. We didn't get much of a show from our waiter, but otherwise the service was very good. Everone enjoyed our food and the atmosphere was very enjoyable. I forget what everone else had, but I had the stacher sandwich and it was good, but huge. This is a great place to split entrees.
Grade: B+

Yachtsman Steakhouse

My aunt had had a rough day, so she decided on the spur of the moment that she wanted a nice dinner, and the Yachtsman was able to accomadate us on short notice. I did feel weird about going on in park clothes, but once we sat down no one seemed to notice.

We had excellent service from a very attentive and accomedating waitor. I had a BBQ shrimp started which was well prepared, but I just didn't care for the flavor. My aunt had oyters Rockefeller which were to salty to even eat, and they ended up being taken off the bill. My other aunt and I split the fillet and it was excellent. The only thing I remember about the kids meals is that one of them ordered a chicken breast and it was pathetic. It was rubbery and flavorless, he ended up drenching it in some kind of sauce to make it edible.

The food was a bit uneven, but the service was flawless so I will try this one again
Grade: B

Tusker House

I actually ate here twice. I was on my own in the morning and got a muffin from the bakery, which was very good, thoiugh it took a long time to get with only one person working. The whole group came back for lunch and I was very pleasantly suprised with the quality of the food. I had the grilled salmon and it was excellent. I inhaled every bite. I think every one else had the grilled chicken which they all raved about. I thought the food was excelelnt and the prices reasonable.
Grade: A

Yacht Club Galley

The family ate here on several occasions and we were never dissapointed. The food was always excelelnt and the service was outstranding, and the prices were very reasonable for what you got. Everyone alsways left full and happy. Of note from the dinner menu were the cheeseburger, the mixed green salad served with salmon, the Yacht Club sandwich and the smoothies all of which were just excellent. Make a trip here on your next visit and you will not be disapointed!
Grade: A+

Cinderella's Royal Table Breakfast

Yes, I woke up at 4 AM PDT three months ago to get this reservation and it was worth it! Just walking down Main St. before that park opened was a great experience. We were seated immediatly, and while our table was in back of the restaurant by the door it actually worked well for our group. The food was enjoyed by everyone. Especially the pastries. The french toast was just alright, but the eggs and potatoes were very good. The bacon and sauasage were slightly undercooked for my taste.

The princesses however were all excellent. We met Snow White, Belle, Mary Poppins and Cinderella. Each of them spent a nice amount of time with us, especially the 5 yo. We never felt rushed and had some great interactions with them. We thought that Belle and Mary Poppins were the best with Cinderella coming in a close third. Snow White was kind of blah. But then, I think her character in the movie is too, so maybe she was doing a great job after all
Grade: A

Huricane Hannahs

I left the Magic Kingdom shortly after breakfast that day and came back to the resort for a much needed nap. I had lunch poolside, and it was good. Chicken strips and fries, not terribly exciting, but they were both hot and crispy and were exactly what I was in the mood for.
Grade: B

Cantina de San Angel

We needed Mexican food and we needed it now! and the Cantina fit the bill perfectly. My parents shared a combo platter wicvh they thought was excellent, I had the burrito which I enjoyed and my cousin wasn't wild about his childs menu beef burrito. I do have to complain about the lack of choice on the child's menu. A beef burrito is the only option. How hard would it be to offer a bean burrito or a quessadilla? A few options would have been nice. I ended up offering him bites of my burrito that were mostly beans and we both ended up happy. I also popped next door for a fiesta margerita and it was worth the trip. It was yummy and had a nice kick!
Grade: B-

ESPN

I wasn't with them, but I thought I would include it. Both aunts and the kids had a late dinner here and they raved about it. My aunt and cousin were going to share a pulled pork sandwich, but they liked it so much they ordered another one. The mini cheese burgers were also a hit.
Grade: A

Sci-Fi Dine In

I have always been curious to try this one, and I'm glad I had the chance. Today it ws me and my parents. I loved the atmosphere it was great fun to wach the movie clips and enjoy the cool dark. It was also much quieter than I thought it would be which was appreciated. The food and service however were just okay. For example, I ordered a milkshake, but the waitor set it down and did not give me a straw or a spoon, and we didn't see him again until he came with our entrees. He kept disappearing which was frustrating when we needed something, especially our bill. The food was just okay too. I had the chesseburger and it was boring and my parents splilt the bbq chicken sandwich which they sais was just alright. Still it was an enjoyable experience and I will go back.
Grade B

Flying Fish Cafe

I had been badgering my parents to go here and they finally gave in. It was good, just not great, which was dissapointing to me because I had a wonderful meal there last year. We had a wonderful waitor, but something about the food was a little off. My mother had the spinach and ricotta ravioli, I had salmon, and my dad had some kind of white fish, the name of which escapes me. His was by far the best. The other two dished seemed to lack flavor. Not bad by any means, just not exciting. And when I'm paying that much for dinner I want exciting! For dessert we had a chocolate souffle and the cherry crepes, both of wich were very good.
Grade: B

Le Cellier

I was on my own for this one, but it was so worth making the solo visit! I had a great chat witht he hostess before I was even seated which got things off on the right foot. She then seated me and expained that I was in the Newfoundland section and gave me a brief history. Then the waitress came and explained the menu to me and took my drink order. She then brought me bread sticks and gave me the speil. The pretzel bread sticks were by far the best. I ordered the cheese soup which I tought was good, but not great and the fillet with cream cheese mashed potatoes wich were devine. I inhaled every bite. Great food and great service here, I think I have a new Epcot fav!
Grade: A

Overall I had some great and some not so great meals, but none that were bad. I defitily came home fat and happy. I'm happy to answer any questions!


Melissa

 

[Minniespal]

Great report ~ Thanx for sharing.

 

[Uncleromulus]

Sounds like an overall good experience--.

 

[erikthewise]

Thanks for the reviews!
Some surprises - but that's what makes such reviews interesting.
Were you able to get seated quickly at YC Galley without PS? Or did you have PS's there?

 

[msteddom]

YC Galley was never more than about 1/3 full wheneveer we went, so no PS needed, what we did do was give them about a 1/2 an hour notice so they could get ready for our large group. It always worked out realy well.


Melissa

 

[splashfamily]

msteddom~ We are trying Cantina de San Angel for the first time. My kids are Taco Bell eaters, is there anything on menu like this. Beef burito is not a fav of theirs.
Maybe I'll switch my PS to Le Cellier. We ate there on our last visit and really enjoyed too!

 

[msteddom]

Splash Family- Here's the menu from Allearsnet.com, and it is exactly what I remember it being. As you can see there is not a whole lot of selection. And the beef had more spice to it that Taco Bell's does, so all in all I'd say find somewhere else for the kids. BTY the Cantina is the quick service place outside of the pavillion. Are you by chance thinking of the San Angel Inn inside?


Plato Combinacion - chicken taco, beef burrito and a quesadilla served with black refried beans and Mexican salsa $7.49

Wet Burrito - soft flour tortillas filled with beef, served with lettuce, tomato, black refried beans, sour cream and Adobo Sauce $7.29

Tacos al Carbon - flour tortillas filled with grilled chicken, onions and peppers, served with black refried beans and Mexican salsa $6.99

Ensalada Mexicana - tortilla shell filled with chicken, black refried beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, cheese and Mexican salsa $7.79

Plato del Nino - child size beef burrito, tortilla chips and a small soft drink $3.49

Cantina Nachos - tortilla chips, beef, cheese, tomatoes, jalepeno peppers, sour cream, black refried beans $6.79

Churros - fried dough rolled in cinnamon sugar $1.99

Black Refried Beans - $1.49

Guacamole - $2.29

XX Lager Draft Beer - 20 ounce $6.75

Frozen Margarita - $7.25

Coca Cola Classic, Caffeine Free Diet Coke, Minute Maid Orange Soda, Sprite, Pink Lemonade, Nestea Iced Tea $1.99, $2.29

 

[danny1649]

Thank you for sharing

 

[splashfamily]

msteddom~
Thank you so much for allearsnet.com. I quickly popped over there and checked out the menus. Yes, I had my restaurants mixed up. I made a PS at San Angel. My kids won't like the menu. As you can see we don't go to Mexico that much.
This is why I love this board everyone is so helpful.
Now, I have to call and change my dining again

 

[Krissalee]

Thanks for the reviews. Lots of great details.

 

[bethzfl]

Thanks for sharing. can't wait to do LeCellier

 

[Lexxiefern]

Thanks for the reviews. I am disappointed to read about Yachtsman We are trying it in 2 weeks.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[Kocoum]

Originally posted by msteddom
Le Cellier

I was on my own for this one, but it was so worth making the solo visit! I had a great chat witht he hostess before I was even seated which got things off on the right foot. She then seated me and expained that I was in the Newfoundland section and gave me a brief history. Then the waitress came and explained the menu to me and took my drink order. She then brought me bread sticks and gave me the speil. The pretzel bread sticks were by far the best. I ordered the cheese soup which I tought was good, but not great and the fillet with cream cheese mashed potatoes wich were devine. I inhaled every bite. Great food and great service here, I think I have a new Epcot fav!
Grade: A

Melissa

I want to eat at Le Cellier in October. I want to eat Buffalo ribeye. Was the fillet you ate Buffalo?

My twin brother got Buffalo ribeye a couple of years ago at this restaurant. The menu says that it is seasonal.

Thanks.

 

[TwingleMum]

Thanks so much for the wonderful reviews.

 

[msteddom]

Originally posted by Kocoum
I want to eat at Le Cellier in October. I want to eat Buffalo ribeye. Was the fillet you ate Buffalo?

My twin brother got Buffalo ribeye a couple of years ago at this restaurant. The menu says that it is seasonal.

Thanks.

Nope, the fillet I had was regular beef. I devoured every bite of it. Buffalo was not on the menu when I was there. I think they have buffalo as a regular menu item at Artist's Pint though. Check it out!


Melissa

 

[msteddom]

Originally posted by Lexxiefern
Thanks for the reviews. I am disappointed to read about Yachtsman We are trying it in 2 weeks.

Thanks for sharing!

I wouldn't worry about the Yachtsman. I thought it was very good, just not the best of the trip. I think I would have enjoyed it much more if I'd been in attire that was a bit more appropriate and had not had four tired children with me. The food I ate was very good. I think this restaurant is more than worthy of a special occasion and I will go back the next chance I get. Just don't order the Oysters Rockefeller or the chicken breast off the children's menu!


Melissa