Most romantic restaurant

[lizziesf84]

Where is the most romantic restaurant to eat at?

 

[bicker]

In our experience, there are very few at WDW. I suppose V&A's is, but we've never dined there. Bistro de Paris is marginally romantic, as is Citricos. Beyond that, pretty much everything is "family-friendly" enough to undercut any chance of them being romantic.

 

[serendipity]

Like the previous poster, all restaurants are kid friendly. That being said we've always had very romantic dinners at Artist Point and have found when you make late reservations (think 9) most of the children have already gone to bed. Jiko also had a very nice ambiance. I know I researched the same thing when I went on my last trip and a lot of people suggested California Grill which ended up being a huge mistake. There's a huge bar that takes up majority of the restaurant that reminded me of a singles bar in Manhattan I go to all the time. People seated at the tables consisted of large families with children running wild all over the place. The view of the castle also was not as good as I would have expected. It's *very* far away.

 

[pilferk]

Where is the most romantic restaurant to eat at?

In order (IMHO):

1) Victoria and Alberts
2) Jiko's
3) Artists Point
4) Bistro de Paris
5) Citricos
6) Narcosees
7) San Angel Inn (late, if possible, though it seems to not pull as much of the "family crowd" as other Epcot TS's).
8) Brown Derby (late, possibly during a Fantasmic show)
9) Fultons Crab House (late, the Constellation room)

 

[Kimberly815]

We had dinner at Artist Point on our Honeymoon just a couple of months ago, and it was definitley the most romantic dinner we had all week!

 

[abolanwoski]

Like the previous poster, all restaurants are kid friendly. That being said we've always had very romantic dinners at Artist Point and have found when you make late reservations (think 9) most of the children have already gone to bed. Jiko also had a very nice ambiance. I know I researched the same thing when I went on my last trip and a lot of people suggested California Grill which ended up being a huge mistake. There's a huge bar that takes up majority of the restaurant that reminded me of a singles bar in Manhattan I go to all the time. People seated at the tables consisted of large families with children running wild all over the place. The view of the castle also was not as good as I would have expected. It's *very* far away.

I'm not sure when your last visit was, but when we were there in 2005, the bar had been made much smaller during a rennovation, and now, no one who doesn't have dinner reservation is allowed above the 3rd floor. So, while there are still certainly children present, there is not the throng that was previously present, especially during the fireworks. In my experience, most of the people kept there kids under pretty good control, but I'm sure this is hit or miss as it would be anywhere (there are poorly managed kids at Tavern on the Green too)

 

[wendy46001]

Victoria and Alberts, Jiko's, Bistro de Paris, Artists Point, Shulas and Citricos
If late Il Mulino, Blue Zoo...If very late Flying Fish

Might also see if you can set up a private dining...it was one of our most romantic experience ever

 

[bicker]

Like the previous poster, all restaurants are kid friendly. That being said we've always had very romantic dinners at Artist Point and have found when you make late reservations (think 9) most of the children have already gone to bed. Jiko also had a very nice ambiance.

One of the common threads here, and with regard to Citricos as well, is that each of these restaurants are in a resort hotel, where there is a more casual, even-more-kid-friendly resort. Artist Point has Whispering Canyon. Jiko has Boma. Citricos has Park Fare.

However, it doesn't seem to work for California Grill -- maybe the view is just too alluring or the more casual restaurants are just too far away.

Flying Fish doesn't qualify, I feel, just because they're aiming deliberately for a more frenetic (i.e., less romantic) atmosphere. Maybe California Grill suffers in the same way.

I haven't been to Yachtsman Steakhouse recently. With Cape May Cafe just down the block a bit, maybe it would be okay too?

 

[pilferk]

One of the common threads here, and with regard to Citricos as well, is that each of these restaurants are in a resort hotel, where there is a more casual, even-more-kid-friendly resort. Artist Point has Whispering Canyon. Jiko has Boma. Citricos has Park Fare.

However, it doesn't seem to work for California Grill -- maybe the view is just too alluring or the more casual restaurants are just too far away.

Flying Fish doesn't qualify, I feel, just because they're aiming deliberately for a more frenetic (i.e., less romantic) atmosphere. Maybe California Grill suffers in the same way.

I haven't been to Yachtsman Steakhouse recently. With Cape May Cafe just down the block a bit, maybe it would be okay too?

CG has Chef Mickeys...though the fact that's a popular place to go for those NOT staying at the CR might mean if fills up too fast to be the "release valve".

Personally, I think you hit the nail on the head when you said it's the view. I think it's the view of MK (and the fireworks, especially) that "does it" for many families.

I agree on Flying Fish and would throw Spoodles into the same mix.

Sort of off topic, but in the same vein, I've often wondered why the Poly doesn't have a real intimate, romantic dining setting. Kona and Ohana's are VERY nice places, but.....not what I'd term "romantic".

 

[Uncleromulus]

Aside from the family friendly nature of most Disney restaurants, the location of several others also makes the romantic factor a possible problem. Places like Blue Zoo and Shula's are in convention oriented hotels and that can lead to a meal in those otherwise "romantic" restaurants being quite LOUD!! I do have hopes for Il Mulino though, as it did replace Palio which was a relatively romantic restaurant. But again, it's at the Swan and a mob of conventioneers on expense accounts could easily show up the night we're going.
Anyway--I agree with Bicker that V&A, Bistro, and Citrico's probably lead the current romantic list.
Pilferk:
The Poly once had just such a restaurant--Papeete Bay Verandah.

 

[pilferk]

Pilferk:
The Poly once had just such a restaurant--Papeete Bay Verandah.

Where Ohana's is, now, right?

I've always thought that Ohana would make a great spot (THOSE WINDOWS!) for a quiet (well, relatively quiet) romantic restaurant. Considering how romantic the "vibe" is at the Poly, I've always been surprised they don't have a place geared toward that type of dining. But I didn't make my first trip to WDW until '99 (we went to DL a few times when I was a kid...odd, I know, from a guy born and raised in CT), so it looks like I just missed it.

 

[Dreamfinder2]

I'm such a geezer when it comes to threads like this, but once upon a time there were more romantic opions ... the Gulf Coast Room at the CR, the Lake Buena Vista Club, the much beloved aforementioned Papeete Bay Verandah. (Wish they'd do something in the old Tangaroa Terrace at the Poly, but supply and demand being what it is ...) Now, I'd agree with the Artist's Point, Jiko, and Bistro de Paris for potential romance of the places I've been. San Angel was unexpectedly romantic one evening during and after Illuminations.

I'm really liking Jiko these days, though. Gotta try Citricos. I thought the food at Narcoosee's was just fine, but it was loud, echo-y and not romantic, in spite of a stellar view.

 

[pilferk]

I thought the food at Narcoosee's was just fine, but it was loud, echo-y and not romantic, in spite of a stellar view.

We had a VERY early dinner there once, and a VERY late dinner the 2nd time. For the first, there were literally 3 tables filled. For the last, there was ONE table with a child at it, who was nodding off quick. The rest were subdued, very quiet, adults, and it was pretty quiet all around.

I did notice the room had some "echo" to it, though.

 

[Aimeedyan]

My vote is for Jiko. It had more intimate seating and lower lighting then Citricos or Yachtsman. We actually were seated near several business parties at Yachtsman (including a single man on his laptop during his meal) so it wasn't really romantic... though pretty child free.

Spoodles was very loud and lively when we went - the kitchen staff has quite a good time there. Kona has great food but a coffee shop atmosphere.

GF Cafe could be romantic, esp if you asked for an out of the way table. Since it's often forgotten by families, it's more adult like and the atmosphere is very victorian.

 

[Aimeedyan]

Eeek! Sorry, it double posted!

 

[madalex]

Yes (romantic) to Jiko, Citrico's, Artist Point and Bistro de Paris
No (not) to Cal Grill, Yachtsman, Flying Fish (which are all fine restaurants, just louder and more bustling).

Never been to V&A so can'r comment.

 

[Leota]

It's funny - to me, Romance can happen anywhere, regardless of the atmosphere. Given that, DH & I really enjoy a back round booth at BlueZoo. I think the Swolphin restaurants have a more adult crowd in general.

Despite the terrific food & view, CG is really missing the romance boat. We never fail to have an extremely over-extended child waiting for the fireworks & parents who are too tired or absorbed to do anything about it.

I would love to see a romantic upscale restaurant in the Poly. That place just screams romance to me. We like Kona, but it isn't necessarily romantic.

DH & I are easy to please tho. When we go to WDW alone, we find everything romantic - from the busses to the benches to gazing out across Seven Seas Lagoon & watching the fireworks reflect on the water......

 

[Uncleromulus]

Leota: You would have enjoyed Papeete Bay!! Very South Seas, hula dancer and a 3 piece combo (mostly Alfred Apaka style music) quietly entertaining.
My first ever meal at WDW and I remember it fondly. Very special.

 

[eva]

I made ADR for DH and I at Narcoossee's for 8:30. Wishes is at 8:00 that night. We thought we would catch a bit of it before heading to dinner. Do you think that we have made our ADR late enough to have it a bit more quiet in the restaurant?

Yikes! It sounds like I need to call and reschedule for bluezoo. I did it over their website and asked for 8:00pm. When they emailed me back with the confirmation it said 7:00pm. We had thought about keeping it, since it is our last night and we will be heading back to the room a bit early that night. But if it will be more romantic later, I'd rather make the change. Will the day of the week matter much? It will be a Thursday night. This night is important for us because we will be celebrating our 25th that night.

We will be making ADR for Bistro de Paris at the 30 day mark. I was going to ask for an 8:00 time slot. Will that be a good time to reserve?

Thanks!

 

[pilferk]

I made ADR for DH and I at Narcoossee's for 8:30. Wishes is at 8:00 that night. We thought we would catch a bit of it before heading to dinner. Do you think that we have made our ADR late enough to have it a bit more quiet in the restaurant?

Yikes! It sounds like I need to call and reschedule for bluezoo. I did it over their website and asked for 8:00pm. When they emailed me back with the confirmation it said 7:00pm. We had thought about keeping it, since it is our last night and we will be heading back to the room a bit early that night. But if it will be more romantic later, I'd rather make the change. Will the day of the week matter much? It will be a Thursday night. This night is important for us because we will be celebrating our 25th that night.

We will be making ADR for Bistro de Paris at the 30 day mark. I was going to ask for an 8:00 time slot. Will that be a good time to reserve?

Thanks!

8:30 is probably OK, though you'll get an influx of adults coming back from parks if wishes is at 8. There may be some "older" kids in tow, too. We were there closer to 9:30 (I think it was 9:15, actually) and it was VERY quiet.