Nacroossee's and kids????

[Blessedx3]

Can someone tell me if this is a resturant I could take my kids to without everyone looking at me sideways? I know it is WDW and kids are everywhere but is this one too nice for the kids? I would like just one nice dinner with DH but no nanny this time so the kids are coming with us on all the ADR's. Please help me!!!

 

[3for Me]

We have taken our kids there twice in the past. Believe me we were not alone! We are planning to go again in a couple of weeks and I am even having my son's birthday cake presented to him there.

 

[Blessedx3]

Oh good. Ok I don't feel so bad now. I was hoping it was kind of kid friendly.

 

[GF Girl]

No worries I ususally dine there every year, and there are always children present. Go and enjoy!

 

[Markstudy]

Hardwood floors and open area, makes Narcoossee's very loud

I've been before and had a great time...but one loud child on the other side of the restaurant made enough noise so that the entire restaurant was looking at the family.

I didn't think it was the kids fault. They need some carpeting and acoustics engineers to help dampen the noise, volume and carry distance of sound waves.


We saw plenty of kids even though many couples were trying to dress-up or have romantic dinners.

I liked it because there was a lot of engery. But not crazy.
We went for the water view and fireworks view....but loved the steak & lobster - surf & turf - very tasty.

When the bill came "wow" I was glad we were on the meal plan.

 

[septbaby]

We took a 6yo and he loved it as much as we did! I wouldn't hesitate to take him back there.

Although you won't have a nanny, there are kid's clubs available for resort guests and for a fee your kids could have their own night w/o you while you and hubby are out.

 

[TisBit]

We went last year just my wife and I, there were kids present, didn't have a problem with them, but we were laughing because several of the kids didn't order off the kids menu, so they had lobster and stuff that they didn't want to eat.....so there was a lot of money spent on food not eaten.

I think it really depends on the age of the children. I wouldn't take my 3-4 year olds, but if I had relatively decent acting 5-8 year olds I wouldn't not do it. It is a nice restaurant and you know your kids, so just use your own best judgement and don't worry about it!

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I have not been there, however I have looked at their menu and they also happen to have a kids menu. So obviously they get more kids there then we think for them to have a kids menu.

 

[Blessedx3]

We took a 6yo and he loved it as much as we did! I wouldn't hesitate to take him back there.

Although you won't have a nanny, there are kid's clubs available for resort guests and for a fee your kids could have their own night w/o you while you and hubby are out.

I wish we could one of our 3 can have seizures so we are not comfortable leaving him with the kids club fairy godmothers ect.
I know they are wonderful but I am his mom and a nurse and I panic sometimes. They are very well behaved though.

 

[praline3001]

that's a tough one... I personally would not bring a 3 year old there. I am bringing my 3 kids when we go but they are older. My youngest is 6 and loves fine dining and I know I can depend on her to be a complete lady while there.

Your the only one that knows your kids and really the only one that can answer this question. Just remember all of the other people there are paying a high price for fine dining and it isn't a character meal. In that I mean the place isn't geared for kids. Yes, they do serve kids but its not what I would call kid nation

Are you going to be at the parks all day before dining? Is so take your son at his worst behaved day and ask yourself if he could manage a fine dining establishment at his worst. He will be tired, cranky, overstimulated and hopped up on Disney magic.

Depending on where you are staying, it might be best to use that money for a nice room service dinner. That way your son can pass out and you and DH can relax on the balcony of your resort and have dessert/coffee/wine while he is sleeping.

Please don't take what I say the wrong way ... its just that I don't think a 3 year old would have a whole lot of "fun" at this place.

 

[septbaby]

Narcoossee's is a fantastic restaurant. Go and treat your family to a lovely meal and make great memories there too.

 

[Uncleromulus]

There will be kids of ALL ages at Narcoossee's. Don't even give it a second thought.

 

[Dana49]

Usually, when we have dinner at Narcoossee's, there are several families with children. I wouldn't hesitate to bring your children. Have a great meal.

 

[Booyakasha]

that's a tough one... I personally would not bring a 3 year old there. I am bringing my 3 kids when we go but they are older. My youngest is 6 and loves fine dining and I know I can depend on her to be a complete lady while there.

Your the only one that knows your kids and really the only one that can answer this question. Just remember all of the other people there are paying a high price for fine dining and it isn't a character meal. In that I mean the place isn't geared for kids. Yes, they do serve kids but its not what I would call kid nation

Are you going to be at the parks all day before dining? Is so take your son at his worst behaved day and ask yourself if he could manage a fine dining establishment at his worst. He will be tired, cranky, overstimulated and hopped up on Disney magic.

Depending on where you are staying, it might be best to use that money for a nice room service dinner. That way your son can pass out and you and DH can relax on the balcony of your resort and have dessert/coffee/wine while he is sleeping.

Please don't take what I say the wrong way ... its just that I don't think a 3 year old would have a whole lot of "fun" at this place.

That is very well said and great advice.
Your child is of course welcomed.
It is an expensive restaurant and you need to ask yourself 2 questions. Will I enjoy my meal if I bring my child? Will I negatively effect other diner's experiences if I bring my child.

B.

 

[logansmummy]

I know I might get some slack for this but here goes....I am being risky today..OK, I have 1 child he is 4, he is a very well behaved child at dinners, if he werent' we wouldn't go. Ok got that out of the way. I do understand there is a time and place for children, Ok with that being said, aren't we talking about DISNEY?????? It is all about being a kid isnt it??? My husband & I do appreciate alone time too, however, I want to share my "FAMILY" vacation with my son, and that includes eating with him too, Not all kids are misbehaving monsters that need to be caged. But those people with the "little animals" should choose another dinner option.

 

[Markstudy]

aren't we talking about DISNEY?????? It is all about being a kid isnt it??? .

...with 90 restaurants catering to kids...its nice that a few try to present a break for folks on their honeymoon (I can't believe how many people now go to Disney for a honeymoon destination), or 20 year wedding anniversary, or - two adult couples that have been spoiling there families all week and now want somewhere fancy to have a nice dinner.

I know folks that saved all year to have one nice "adult only" meal during their Disney trip.

These are all reasons people end up at such an expensive restaurant like Narcroossees

Its just the idea, that spending $500 to take my parents out for their birthday ....is always, just one-or-two cranky, worn-out, kids away from being a bust. ( I love kids but since most kids don't have $500 to spend on dinner, most people think it might be a good escape for 2 hours LOL )

There's always that one "super mom" that has more money than brains (when it comes to hauling 3 tired kids, that have been in the park for the last 10 hours) into a nice restaurant without thinking of anyone but herself. You can even see the look on her poor husband and kids face's- (couldn't we just get a pizza in the room?) LOL "Super mom" looks back at Dad with that look- "don't even think about room service, now pull out that empty chair, and help me change Lisa's stinky diaper". LOL

(sorry to OP, I'm just trying to be funny because logansmummy asked for it

 

[hoosiergirl7]

Misbehaving children should really not be in places like this. I definitely get annoyed when I go out to a movie and someone has brought their small child with them for an 8:30pm showing and the child is fussy. Hello??? If you can't get a babysitter, then don't take your kid and ruin my night.

I am the mother of a DS 4 who most of the time is well behaved. We are going to Narcoossee's on a Saturday evening to celebrate DH's 40th birthday while we are there. We plan to spend the afternoon at our hotel by the pool taking it easy so that DS can also get a nice nap (hopefully we all can) and he won't be cranky at dinner. My DH will only turn 40 once in his life and we are all going to enjoy it together at a nice restaurant regardless of what people think about DS's presence at a "nicer" restaurant. But I will say that only for special occasions will DS be allowed to go to "nicer" restaurants. That way he'll learn to appreciate it - if that makes any sense.

There will always be parents that have little common sense between their ears. Where I'm living now it's blatantly obvious with the amount of infants & toddlers who are in cars w/o carseats and the parents that drag their kids to Wal-Mart at 10pm on a school night when they should be in bed. But due to the military we live in one of the poorest states in the country and it is so sad to see this. It really angers me too that parents are so reckless when it comes to their children. But that's meant for another post.

I think if your kids are well behaved then you should be able to take them and enjoy Narcoossee's.

 

[praline3001]

I know I might get some slack for this but here goes....I am being risky today..OK, I have 1 child he is 4, he is a very well behaved child at dinners, if he werent' we wouldn't go. Ok got that out of the way. I do understand there is a time and place for children, Ok with that being said, aren't we talking about DISNEY?????? It is all about being a kid isnt it??? My husband & I do appreciate alone time too, however, I want to share my "FAMILY" vacation with my son, and that includes eating with him too, Not all kids are misbehaving monsters that need to be caged. But those people with the "little animals" should choose another dinner option.

You are right in that Disney is geared towards children. You are right in wanting to share a family meal with your son BUT ask yourself ... would your son enjoy sitting through a boring adult meal and having to be on his best behavior and all of that good stuff... or would he rather be singing and dancing with Mickey at Chef Mickeys?
Many parents (I am not saying you at all just a general term) will try and take their preschoolers to these very nice places only to have the kid be bored and start acting up. The preschool set (again in general) would much rather go to Chef Mickeys or Whispering Canyon where they can be ... well they can just be kids

If a family is going to Disney "for their kids" and are worried about their kids' happiness it doesn't make a whole lot of sense to take them some place they will find boring. Does that make sense?

Now we ARE going in a couple of weeks and I do have kids. My kids are not preschoolers and are mature enough to enjoy the adult interaction and enviroment.

I guess what I am trying to say is the question shouldn't be will my child be welcomed at a certain place but rather would my child welcome this place....

When my DD was 3 she was beat tired at the end of a full day in the parks. We did room service dinner. While we waited for it to show up, I was able to bathe her, get her in her jammies and we had a VERY special dinner in bed. She got the BIGGEST kick out of this. Room Service is nothing to wince at either... we had prime rib and a very fancy decorated dessert...
By the time she was almost done with her dinner she passed out on us. DH and I were able to take our glass of wine and our dessert on to our balcony and relax without ANYONE'S kid around and it was very peaceful. This was our VERY special time. I am not one of those "NO KIDS ALLOWED" people but I do think parents who are taking small children need to look through the eyes of their kids rather than parent eyes.

 

[FoundMyPrince]

We went in 9/2006 and took our DD6, DS4 and DD1. We'd been at the parks all day; we had a 6p.m. ADR. Our children were so excited about this dinner, our "fancy dinner". (collared shirts, dress, etc.) We walked in and the looks on some of the faces was so funny. Our kids were great and the server worked well with the kids. They were given crayons and a children's menu to color. The kids had a snack while we waited for the food, etc. The children couldn't have been better. We saw the water light show float by - the kids loved it. We went out on the deck and watched the lights. Then, the Wishes music began and we watched the fireworks. We were complimented by two separate couples about our children's behavior. By the time we left, the place was getting a little loud, but it certianly wasn't when we first arrived. The dinner was outstanding . Basically, if you think your kids can handle it, then go. If your children are going to make those around them miserable, get a hot dog at Casey's.

 

[Tricia1972]

We brought our DS's to Narcoosee's but not to Jiko.

Narcoosee's was on my birthday, and we wanted the boys with us. They are generally well behaved, but we made plans so that we would be sure to cause the least amount of disruption.

*Our reservations were for 5:30, immediately when they opened. Early for the boys so they'd be fresh and early in the evening before most couples would want romantic time (and be bothered by the sight of kids - no matter how well behaved)
*We did not spend the day in the parks, we went in the morning, back to the resort by noon and gave everyone a nice time to nap and rest.
*We brought something for them to do and a few little toys just in case boredom struck while waiting for a course.
*The boys were given a little snack before we left. A few crackers assured that they were not starving and naughty because of that.
*Also our boys know, with certainty that if they misbehave they will be removed.

We had a great evening! The view of the castle was beautiful and supper was well prepared.

I think that Narcoosee's is the kind of place that anyone can go to, but everyone needs to be respectful of those around them.