If you are looking for lunch, your options are limited to one restaurant per monorail resort. At the Grand Floridian, you can dine at the Grand Floridian Cafe, which has some very nice sandwiches.
At the Polynesian, lunch is served at the Kona Cafe on the 2nd level (which is also the level of the monorail dock. We love Kona Cafe! They have good sandwiches and some outstanding salads!
The Concourse Steakhouse at the Contemporary is located on the 4th level, near Chef Mickey's. Never eaten there, but the menu looked pretty good.
Of course, for dinner there are many choices.
At the Grand Floridian you will have the choice of Narcoosee's (one of our favorites... overlooks Seven Seas Lagoon with a nice view of Cinderella's castle. Great food and service.
1900 Park Fare--- a character buffet with Cinderella and friends.
Citricos-- more upscale dining. Nice menu, great service. Smart casual dress requested (no tank tops, bathing suits, men with collared shirts, preferred)
The Polynesian boasts of one of the most popular restaurants with families. That is 'Ohana (which means family!). This is an all you can eat, served to your table meal with roasted turkey, pork, shrimp and beef. The kids will love it too, as they have coconut races and hula hoop contests for them. The atmosphere is great, you can see them cooking the food, or perhaps your table will be closer to the window, which would afford you a view of the Magic Kingdom. We went with my family, which at the time, included one 6 year old, a 32 year old, a 35 year old, a 38 year old, a 39 year old, and 2- 60 year olds. We had an outstanding time!
Kona Cafe, which also serves lunch has a wonderful dinner menu, as well! Love the terriyaki steak.,.. YUM!!!
The Polynesian is also the home of the Spirit of Aloha dinner show at their own Luau Cove. A fun show, including all you can eat luau menu and beer and wine. This show will allow reservations up to 2 years in advance, so make your arrangements early, if you are interested.
At the Contemporary, you will find one of WDW's signiture restaurants... California Grille. They feature an open kitchen, dining on the 14th floor overlooking the Magic Kingdom, and Nuveau Cuisine. The dress here is smart casual... (no tank tops, bathing suits, prefer men to wear collared shirts).
The Concourse Steakhouse also serves dinner. The steak is good, but personally, if I want a steak, I would go to the Yachtsman at the Yacht Club.
Chef Mickey's-- character buffet with Mickey and friends. A bit on the loud side, with lots of waving of the napkins. Buffet food is ok. Always books up weeks in advance! Many people's choice for dinner on their first night to "get them in the mood"!
Whatever you choose, just being with family will make it all the more special! Have a great time!
