My Disneyland dining reviews, with pictures

[Stacerita]

I love me some bacon.

Yes my friend, you are.

Then I better figure out a way to shake things up a bit.

 

[gramto2boys]

This is what we have on our "No Food Day"
We have no other food in the day but this and maybe a salad later... you know for the "greens" of the day.

where is this at? I want me some

 

[Sherry E]

Gramto2boys - you didn't ask me, but I will jump in. That enormous dessert is called the Kitchen Sink and it is found only at the PCH Grill in the Paradise Pier Hotel. Kc10family has even more pictures of it, too. I think a lot of folks don't know it exists because they never head over to the PPH for any reason. If I recall from Kc10family's explanation or the explanation of another DIS-er who had it, it has something crazy like 8 or 10 scoops of ice cream, all kinds of toppings, cake, candy bars, etc., etc., and I think it costs around $20. I would love to try it but I would have to have enough people with me to make it worthwhile.

What is funny - and this is going to mystify me until my dying day - is that 2 years ago (in Sept. 2007), my friend and I were sitting at Carnation Cafe having lunch, and like a mirage in the desert, we saw something that looked VERY similar to that Kitchen Sink sail by us en route to another person's table. There were only two people eating it, and they looked overwhelmed and stunned. Everyone in the restaurant stopped eating to look at this thing and gape as it was carried out. It was huge. Now, I know Carnation didn't have the PCH Grill send over a Kitchen Sink for these people. And I have never seen it again at Carnation - I even asked a server about it once, and she thought I was referring to the Matterhorn Sundae (which is teeny compared to the Kitchen Sink). No one seemed to know what the "enormous sundae" I asked about was. So I am not sure if it was sort of a makeshift attempt at a Kitchen Sink by Carnation - maybe the couple asked them if they did the KS and the staff agreed to whip up a reasonable facsimile by throwing a bunch of ice cream in a bowl, or if it was a special YOMD thing, a Magical Moments thing - who knows? But I have never seen one before or since at Carnation and it was something to behold!!

 

[kc10family]

Ok, so DH calls me last night to talk one last time to the girls before he returns from his deployment and he says he plans on eatting in the park at as many places as he can because he misses the food so much.

I guess it is a good thing he worked out a lot while gone... he will put on a few pounds if we eat our way through the park.

 

[teatime]

Gramto2boys - you didn't ask me, but I will jump in. That enormous dessert is called the Kitchen Sink and it is found only at the PCH Grill in the Paradise Pier Hotel. Kc10family has even more pictures of it, too. I think a lot of folks don't know it exists because they never head over to the PPH for any reason. If I recall from Kc10family's explanation or the explanation of another DIS-er who had it, it has something crazy like 8 or 10 scoops of ice cream, all kinds of toppings, cake, candy bars, etc., etc., and I think it costs around $20. I would love to try it but I would have to have enough people with me to make it worthwhile.

What is funny - and this is going to mystify me until my dying day - is that 2 years ago (in Sept. 2007), my friend and I were sitting at Carnation Cafe having lunch, and like a mirage in the desert, we saw something that looked VERY similar to that Kitchen Sink sail by us en route to another person's table. There were only two people eating it, and they looked overwhelmed and stunned. Everyone in the restaurant stopped eating to look at this thing and gape as it was carried out. It was huge. Now, I know Carnation didn't have the PCH Grill send over a Kitchen Sink for these people. And I have never seen it again at Carnation - I even asked a server about it once, and she thought I was referring to the Matterhorn Sundae (which is teeny compared to the Kitchen Sink). No one seemed to know what the "enormous sundae" I asked about was. So I am not sure if it was sort of a makeshift attempt at a Kitchen Sink by Carnation - maybe the couple asked them if they did the KS and the staff agreed to whip up a reasonable facsimile by throwing a bunch of ice cream in a bowl, or if it was a special YOMD thing, a Magical Moments thing - who knows? But I have never seen one before or since at Carnation and it was something to behold!!

OMG that thing looks soooo good !! thank you so much for the info, we have to be sure to go get one!!

Ok, so DH calls me last night to talk one last time to the girls before he returns from his deployment and he says he plans on eatting in the park at as many places as he can because he misses the food so much.

I guess it is a good thing he worked out a lot while gone... he will put on a few pounds if we eat our way through the park.

good for him, I plan on doing that to

 

[pycees312]

my goodness i loooove this thread will be there ina few more days. arrive on the 7th and you all know i'll have my camera handy! not sure what places i should try. May do Ariels for dinner, have the kitchen sink, and wine country in DCA.. most other places we have already been. I have not been to hooks point since they got ride of the pasta dished i used to love but may go theed again for old times sake. Don't see it mentioned here often since my must do place Yamabuki is now gone!!! ooh the horror!!!

 

[pinkblush]

Yum, this thread is making me hungry! My family and I will be there in August so I will be sure to take lots of pics to add to this thread!

 

[SilentFeline]

These are pics taken from my May 25-30 trip with my boyfriend. Sorry the pics are so big. I didn't know how to reduce them and I wanted to get these posted as quickly as possible since I know how much you all love your food porn. I also apologize for the lack of photos. We had planned on taking more pics, but we usually forgot because we just wanted to dig right in to the delicious dishes!

Mickey pancake from River Belle Terrace

Mark Twain breakfast from River Belle Terrace

Mickey waffle and french toast from DLH room service

Butter from WCT. I just had to.

 

[aussietravellers]

OH YUMMMM. Thanks SilentFeline for posting those. What is that sauce that is with the Mickey Waffle, it looks like it has banana in it?

 

[SilentFeline]

You're welcome, I'm glad they were enjoyed by at least one person so far! That banana sauce that came with the mickey waffle was referred to as "bananas foster" on the menu. It tasted like banana medicine to me. My bf ordered the french toast with berries on the side, but we only ordered the extra sauces because they were included with the meal. We never tried the berries and after one taste of the bananas foster, I didn't taste it again. My bf and I are were happy with just maple syrup and butter on our breakfasts. We're simple like that. I do want to add that even though I hated the bananas foster sauce and we didn't try the berries, we both loved our meals. My bf actually ordered the french toast both times we had room service.

 

[teatime]

mmmmmmmmmmmm good looking breakfasts!!!

 

[smiley_face2]

Oh thankyou!! I think I need a cold shower now.... or a sandwhich!! LOL...

 

[disneydreamer74]

We ordered the room service for breakfast last trip and had the french toast w/bananas foster syrup as well and...yes... it tastes as good as it looks! Although the room service was pricey it was very good!!!thanks for the reminder, I am salivating at my computer desk!! Feed me!!

 

[sassy*girl]

This is what we have on our "No Food Day"
We have no other food in the day but this and maybe a salad later... you know for the "greens" of the day.




Oh that huge ice cream looks yummy!! I think me and my girls will have that for dinner one night too.

Do you have to make reservations for this or can you just walk in?

 

[BecBennett]

Day 1 – Lunch at Naples

We didn’t have a PS, but it was early for lunch, so we were seated right away. Service was quick and friendly, with drink top ups offered regularly, which is a big plus in my books.

The complimentary sour dough came out and was served with olive oil and herbs. It was really nice.

I ordered the Pollo Panini - Roasted chicken with caramelized onions, fontina, and mustard dressing. $13.95

It was nice, but not as good as I was hoping. It was huge though, so I only managed to eat half of it, plus I had trouble holding it. It’s a slippery sucker!

DF had the Spinaci Insalate - Baby spinach, pancetta, goat cheese and candied pecans tossed in a light balsamic dressing. $12.50

He said it was really good, but a bit vinegary. It was also apparently enough to fill him up!

DB had the Pizza Pancetta E Ananas - Roasted fresh pineapple, crispy pancetta, tomato sauce and mozzarella. $16.95/$26.95/$43.95

$16.95 one pictured. This was awesome!! We each stole a slice, plus went back and ordered it as a take away for dinner one night. Highly recommended!

All in all, we were pretty happy with our meals. We will most likely eat here again… If given the chance.


Day 2 – Lunch at Carnation Café

We had a PS, but I got the times a little mixed up, so we were there about 20 minutes early. We spent the time looking around the shops, but a lot of people who “appeared” to be walk-ups were seated almost immediately. I didn’t mind, but if we could have been seated earlier it would have been nice.

To begin with the service was great, then it was almost like our waiter went to lunch himself or something, because after our meals were brought to us we didn’t see him again. No drink top ups, no checking if everything was alright or anything.

Oscar did swing by at one stage though to make sure we were happy.

I naturally got the Loaded Baked Potato Soup – Creamy, hearty potato-cheese soup, with chives, bacon, sour cream, Cheddar and Jack cheese. Bowl $5.49, Cup $3.29

Bowl pictured. Oh my God so good! The chunks of potato in it are so yummy, and the flavour of it is something not to be missed!

DF got The Chicken Pot Pie – it’s not on the menu because I think it was a special or something.

Very tasty, and the pastry was just the right amount of crisp! The salad that it came with was also very nice, and the raspberry vinaigrette was just right.

DB got the Café Steak Melt - Grilled beef slices, melted pepper-Jack cheese and caramelized onion on grilled sourdough. With potato salad, green salad or fresh fruit. $10.99

He said it was very peppery, but mustn’t have been too bad, as he is still talking about how good it was!


Dinner at Steakhouse 55.

Sorry, no photos. I know! What was I thinking???

We were late to our PS, but it was the last seating of the night, so we went straight in. Service here was really good, they were quick and friendly and checked up on us. They were also very knowledgeable and were able to answer any questions we had about the menu.

We each had a different steak, and each of us thought our steak was one of the best – if not in DF’s opinion The Best– steak we’d had.

I had the filet mignon. DF had the Bone in Rib-eye, and DB had the New York Steak. For sides I had a type of macaroni and cheese that’s not on the menu. It was really nice, but really rich. DF had Steamed Asparagus Spears, Hollandaise $7, and DB had the Classic Baked Potato $7. Neither of them really ate their sides, and only got them because they thought they were part of the meal, however you are charged separately for your sides. We probably wouldn’t worry about sides next time, but would happily eat here again. Even though it is pretty expensive.


Day 3 – Dinner at ESPN Zone.

Once again no photos! I really need to work on this.

Service here was really good.

I had the Baby Back Ribs - A full slab of slowly roasted ribs basted with barbecue sauce, served with french fries. $23.99
They were really yummy and really filling. Usually I find there’s not much meat to be had on ribs, but these ones had quite a bit. I couldn’t eat them all.

DF had the Shrimp Scampi and Penne - Shrimp, tomato, garlic, and wine sauce with parmesan cheese. $16.99
He said it was really good and hit the spot, it was just what he was in the mood for.

DB had the Angus New York Strip - Charbroiled, served with a baked potato or mashed potatoes topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, and chives. Choice of garlic butter or blue cheese butter. $25.99
My brother is only 15, so his comments tend not to vary too much. This came under the heading of “Good” which I translate as just right. I don’t think he had any meals that he doesn’t like, which is saying a bit, because he is a very picky eater.

I really liked it here, and I think we’ll try and go here again… If given the chance.


Day 4 – Dinner at Blue Bayou.

We’ve eaten here before, and mainly come for the atmosphere. I don’t think there’s enough on the menu.

Service was pretty good, but nothing great. We had a late sitting, and felt a little rushed.

I had the Isla-Cruces Crab Cakes - Succulent pan-seared Crab Cakes, topped with her-citrus beurre blanc and mango slaw. With blue Bayou potatoes and seasonal vegetables. $30.99

It was nice, but I don’t think it was really what I was in the mood for. Eating a little of everything off the plate each time I took a bite was the way to go though, the flavours all just went together really well. I had it with the Gumbo, which I found to be a lot spicier this time around.
DF had the Bayou Surf & Turf - A succulent, sweet petite lobster tail from the Pacific Northwest, paired with an expertly broiled filet mignon, sauce bearnaise. With Blue Bayou potatoes and seasonal vegetables. $39.99

It was really good. The Filet Mignon didn’t quite compare to the steak from Steakhouse 55, but must have been pretty close. The lobster was lovely! I made sure to snavel some of it too.

DB had the Five-Pepper Roast New York - Seasoned with the Chef's signature pepper rub blend, then slow roasted over rock salt. With Blue Bayou potatoes and seasonal vegetables. $33.99

I didn’t get any photos of it, but he said it was pretty good. Not sure what this translates as, but I think he enjoyed it. DB also had the gumbo, but didn’t like it.

One day I’ll be smart enough to just get a starter and a dessert. One day…

Now just because we like them, here are some photos from Pooh Corner.

I had one of the Mickey Apples. I wish I hadn’t, it was so sickening. Next time I’ll be smart and get a chocolate covered strawberry like DB did…

 

[spacemermaid]

Best thread, ever!

On this page alone...candies, cupcakes, baked potato soup & a seldom-photographed favorite, Carnation Cafe's potpie!

Keep the pictures coming!

 

[aussietravellers]

Oh Yum BecBennett. Those are fantastic photos. I LOVE that chicken pot pie, it used to be a permanant on the menu, it had better be there when we go later in the year, I'll be so disappointed if it isn't. I love the chicken pot pie also at Prime Time at WDW.

 

[Stacerita]

Oh Yum BecBennett. Those are fantastic photos. I LOVE that chicken pot pie, it used to be a permanant on the menu, it had better be there when we go later in the year, I'll be so disappointed if it isn't. I love the chicken pot pie also at Prime Time at WDW.

Pot pie is on the menu, but what type is what changes. They say its seasonal. But they have had chicken and beef each time Ive been there.

 

[Sherry E]

Pot pie is on the menu, but what type is what changes. They say its seasonal. But they have had chicken and beef each time Ive been there.

They used to also trot out a turkey pot pie here and there. I don't recall if I saw it on the menu last time we were there, but I have noticed it a few times in the past....though my friend got ill after eating it in 2007.

 

[smiley_face2]

Day 1 – Lunch at Naples


I had the Isla-Cruces Crab Cakes - Succulent pan-seared Crab Cakes, topped with her-citrus beurre blanc and mango slaw. With blue Bayou potatoes and seasonal vegetables. $30.99

It was nice, but I don’t think it was really what I was in the mood for. Eating a little of everything off the plate each time I took a bite was the way to go though, the flavours all just went together really well. I had it with the Gumbo, which I found to be a lot spicier this time around.
DF had the Bayou Surf & Turf - A succulent, sweet petite lobster tail from the Pacific Northwest, paired with an expertly broiled filet mignon, sauce bearnaise. With Blue Bayou potatoes and seasonal vegetables. $39.99

It was really good. The Filet Mignon didn’t quite compare to the steak from Steakhouse 55, but must have been pretty close. The lobster was lovely! I made sure to snavel some of it too.

Woohoo!! I'm so glad they have the crab cakes as an entree now!! and yes, the surf and turf is amazing.... but yes, the steak at Steakhouse 55 is just a wee bit better!