Least Kid Friendly

[MiknMinMouse]

I wanted to get some votes on the least kid friendly places at WDW.

I've always considred California Grille to be not for kids. Whenever I've gone there, I've never seen kids.(Well after I posted I remember a couple of families with kids) Do ya'll agree? What do you consider the least kid friendly places at WDW. (And BTW, I'm all about there being places for parent's night out at WDW).

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Victoria and Albert's. Not only is there no children's menu, but each person's meal is a minimum of $100 (and that is without any of the optioal items or tax or tip).

 

[madalex]

Other than Victoria & Alberts, I don't think anywhere at Disney is not "kid friendly." I have been to all of the Disney top level restaurants (Jiko, CG, Citrico's, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Palio, Flying Fish, etc.) many times and have always seen lots of kids at those places. That is the way it should be; it is Disney World after all! (That being said, some parents could do a better job of helping their children behave in such restaurants, but that is a different issue.)

 

[bicker]

Bistro de Paris is also "not kid-friendly". Like V&As, it has no child menu, and indeed offers very little if anything that would appeal to a typical child.

 

[Leota]

I don't know of any others than V&A (never having been to Bistro)

I see kids every single time I go to CG - Lots of families book there & camp out for the fireworks. We never fail to have an over-extended toddler near us.

I have not seen many, if any, kids at BlueZoo. That makes it very appealing to us for adult dining (not to mention that the food is divine) It is kid-friendly, I just don't think they get alot of children there.

 

[keishashadow]

we found serving staff @ yachtsman steakhouse stuffy/pretenscious... though they do have a cute dessert for kids.

 

[melomouse]

....I see kids every single time I go to CG - Lots of families book there & camp out for the fireworks. We never fail to have an over-extended toddler near us....

ok, OP - here's my take. As other's have mentioned, only V&A ,Bistro, Blue Zoo..??

In 6 trips, this is the first time I will be taking DD only (10) to CG and AP for FDP. DS is older, but has Asperger's and though he loves dining, and has cruised with 2 hr. dinners since 3, I personally do not want to take a chance on subjecting other guests to a possible meltdown at many restaurants in WDW - that would include BD, CG, AP, Citrico's, Narcossee's - many more. The higher the menu prices, the more I think - very subtly, that small children are discouraged. There are tons of noisy, family- themed restaurants in WDW with more than adequate food choices! That's where I go with DS.

He might be MORE than fine - and has been in fine dining at home restaurants. Just my thing.

You know your kids, their melting points over "over-extension", what you need to bring for entertainment, etc.

I think it's cool that you asked this question.I wish more guests were like you!

 

[Demosthenes]

Most of the signature restaurants are not kid friendly IMHO. Mainly becuase the dining experience takes so long (many signature restaurants take a least an hour and a half in my experience). As far as normal dining experiences go, only Kona was ever a problem for our little one. He likes the food, but gets bored (they are also a little slow). Otherwise, the restuarants seem to cater to the kids and families.

 

[Robert P]

V & A's at GF

Shula's at Dolphin

That's the two that I can think of.

 

[MamaQuack]

Shula's - not kid friendly and in fact, not very people friendly

 

[Uncleromulus]

I prefer to think of places atWDW as "adult friendly". I've seen kids at every WDW restaurant, but the fewest seem to be at Blue Zoo. And of course V&A. Citricos is pretty adult friendly, but for some reason at our last meal there (in May) there were a ton of kids. Wolfgang Pucks "Fine Dining" also had very few kids---they were all downstairs in the cafe!!
California Grill usually has a lot of kids also--due no doubt to the fireworks.

 

[Lesley]

We thought of Cali Grill as a primarily adult restaurant....until we went there for a date and realized how noisy it is! The huge open room does nothing to create a quiet atmosphere.

We will be taking our kids there this trip. I think we can handle the lengthier service with a trip or two out onto the roof to look at the MK (at least for our 2yo) and the distraction of the view all the way around the restaurant. I probably won't have as relaxing of a meal as I would prefer there, keeping the little one occupied, but we shouldn't be interrupting anyone else's meal. And I'm sure I'll enjoy the food regardless...and part of the reason we're going there is that I know my 11yo and 6yo will like the food as well. The kids love sushi. We aren't likely to be there for the fireworks (though I guess it could happen...we have a 7:30 ADR and Wishes is at 9pm....didn't plan for it and I don't plan to "camp out"...if anything I won't mind if the service is quicker than I might choose if it were just dh and me) There is no reason the mere presence of my children should be offensive to anyone as long as I take the responsibility to care for them as needed.

While we *could* take our kids somewhere like Artist Point or Jiko (and have taken them to Kona) we would have a less relaxing meal and have to worry about keeping them quiet enough. I'd prefer not to take them. As I've had precious few opportunities to go out at WDW with just my dh, I haven't been to any of the other places mentioned (besides Coral Reef, which I don't recommend for a date....lots of camera flashes going off and people leaning over your table to get a look at the tank...)

 

[erinch]

Most of the children I've seen in Jiko are older, quieter and well-behaved.

 

[twojo21]

V&A's at the gf due to the cost & entrees, although we did see a child there on our disneymoon. i know its disney but cant there be one adults only restaurant for romantic evenings.

 

[MiknMinMouse]

I've only been to CG twice and neither time did I see more than a couple of children. One time was during the fireworks. Even though my kids (at least the older two - haven't tried the youngest) can sit through dinners at places like Ruth's Chris at home, at Disney I don't really want them to have to ~ I want them to have fun . That's why I like to know before hand what I'm getting into. We are going to LeCellier for the first time this year and I have no idea what to expect. I did figure since it's EPCOT, it should be pretty kid friendly.

Thanks for the input

 

[robinb]

My votes are for Victoria and Alberts and Shula's. The Dolphin provides FREE childcare for your meal at Shulas and Blue Zoo!

 

[keishashadow]

I've only been to CG twice and neither time did I see more than a couple of children. One time was during the fireworks. Even though my kids (at least the older two - haven't tried the youngest) can sit through dinners at places like Ruth's Chris at home, at Disney I don't really want them to have to ~ I want them to have fun . That's why I like to know before hand what I'm getting into. We are going to LeCellier for the first time this year and I have no idea what to expect. I did figure since it's EPCOT, it should be pretty kid friendly.

Thanks for the input

My kids always enjoy LeCellier, lots of the servers are from Canada & will tell you about their province.

We've always found earlier seating times to be populated with more children, seems more welcoming IMO>

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

Le Cellier is pretty child friendly - esp. for those out of preschool who can appreciate a special meal more than a toddler. I wouldn't hesitate to bring a well behaved child there. There are some great child friendly options esp for a steak loving child.

Least child friendly places are:

V&A's (100 pp, gourmet items, 3 hours long or more, extensive wine, no kids menu, adult decor)

Bistro de Paris (upstairs, gourmet items, extensive wine, no kids menu, adult decor)

Shula's (free childcare, gourmet items, expensive, no kids menu, adult decor)

Bluezoo (free childcare, gourmet items, adult decor)

Wolfgang Puck's The Dining Room (upstairs, expensive, gourmet items, spaced courses like V and A's, adult decor)

I also think some other places wouldn't be the best for a non adventurous child, based on menu selections - like Kimono's sushi, or Marrakesh or Jiko - a pickier child might not enjoy them.

 

[2infinityandbeyond]

Most of the signature restaurants are not kid friendly IMHO. Mainly becuase the dining experience takes so long (many signature restaurants take a least an hour and a half in my experience). As far as normal dining experiences go, only Kona was ever a problem for our little one. He likes the food, but gets bored (they are also a little slow). Otherwise, the restuarants seem to cater to the kids and families.

A good waiter/waitress knows that a meal with kids should be paced differently than a "mom and dad's night out" meal. We've seen this at FF and CG, having dined at both with and without our kids.

 

[nibby]

We had 2 kid-free, 'grown-up' meals last month. One at Blue Zoo and one at The Dining Room upstairs at Wolfgang Puck. Both fabulous menus and service, both pricey but well worth the money (particularly the Chef's Tour at the Dining Room.

However, as pointed out before, no dining rooms can be guaranteed kid-free. We spotted 2 families with their 4 kids under 7 racing up and down the cocktail bar in BlueZoo so asked to be seated away from them Nothing against kids but I'd just left mine (aged 13 and 14-and well behaved) back in the room so we could enjoy a 'grown-up' meal together - what a pity some people can't realise that not everyone thinks their kids are little darlings