Need Your Help, Please.

[Terk-1]

Ok. I am getting ready to make my ADR's for my upcoming solo trip on the deluxe dining plan and am hoping I have made the right choices. Several of these either I have never been to before or not in a very long time. I should say that I'm a pretty picky eater, which is why you don't see certain places like the Wave or that listed, as there is nothing I would eat. What do you think? Are there any you would change or avoid? If so, which one's & why?

Boma (B) - Never been
Cape May (B) - Never been
Crystal Palace (B) - Must dine for me
Tusker House (L) - Have not been since rehab
Chef Mickey's (B) - Been a long time
Plaza Restaurant (L) - On the fence with this one
Cape May (D) - Never been
Liberty Tree Tavern (L) - Been a long time
Akershus (B) - Never been
Crystal Palace (D) - Must dine for me
Sci-Fi Dine In (L) - On the fence with this one
Whispering Canyon Café (L) - Been a long time
50's Primetime (L) - Must dine for me
Cindy's (B) - Never been
Le Cellier (L) - Must dine for me
Tokyo Dining (L) - Never been
Rose & Crown (D)
Teppan Edo (L) - Never been
Kona Café (D) - Been a long time
Hoop Dee Doo (D) - Been a long time
Narcoossee's (D) - Never been
Yachtsman (D) - Been a long time
California Grill (D) - Been a long time

 

[ROEDISNEY]

Boma (B) - Never been
Cape May (B) - Never been
Crystal Palace (B) - Must dine for me
Tusker House (L) - Have not been since rehab
Chef Mickey's (B) - Been a long time
Plaza Restaurant (L) - On the fence with this one
Cape May (D) - Never been . I have never been so can't speak 4 it.
Liberty Tree Tavern (L) - Been a long time
Akershus (B) - Never been have never been so can't speak 4 it.
Crystal Palace (D) - Must dine for me
Sci-Fi Dine In (L) - On the fence with this one . I would only do lunch here.
Whispering Canyon Café (L) - Been a long time
50's Primetime (L) - Must dine for me
Cindy's (B) - Never been
Le Cellier (L) - Must dine for me
Tokyo Dining (L) - Never been . Not 4 me We do Teppen Edo
Rose & Crown (D) have never been so can't speak 4 it.
Teppan Edo (L) - Never been
Kona Café (D) - Been a long time
Hoop Dee Doo (D) - Been a long time
Narcoossee's (D) - Never been
Yachtsman (D) - Been a long time have never been so can't speak 4 it.
California Grill (D) - Been a long time
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[brendaziz]

Boma (B) - Never been- LOVE
Cape May (B) - Never been cute- we liked it
Crystal Palace (B) - Must dine for me great
Tusker House (L) - Have not been since rehab only been for B but LOVED
Chef Mickey's (B) - Been a long time we thought just "OK"
Plaza Restaurant (L) - On the fence with this one can't say- never been
Cape May (D) - Never been been a million times, always
Liberty Tree Tavern (L) - Been a long time never been- but want to
Akershus (B) - Never been never been
Crystal Palace (D) - Must dine for me never done but love characters
Sci-Fi Dine In (L) - On the fence with this one we really love this- it's a fave of ours
Whispering Canyon Café (L) - Been a long time went YEARS ago
50's Primetime (L) - Must dine for me love
Cindy's (B) - Never been never been either
Le Cellier (L) - Must dine for me never been :-(
Tokyo Dining (L) - Never been never been
Rose & Crown (D) we really like this
Teppan Edo (L) - Never been we like this
Kona Café (D) - Been a long time never been
Hoop Dee Doo (D) - Been a long time very cute
Narcoossee's (D) - Never been never been- but my parents like it
Yachtsman (D) - Been a long time never been
California Grill (D) - Been a long time LOOOOVE

 

[AmberHeartsDisney]

yummmm im excited to try these places out!!

 

[Colleen27]

Ok. I am getting ready to make my ADR's for my upcoming solo trip on the deluxe dining plan and am hoping I have made the right choices. Several of these either I have never been to before or not in a very long time. I should say that I'm a pretty picky eater, which is why you don't see certain places like the Wave or that listed, as there is nothing I would eat. What do you think? Are there any you would change or avoid? If so, which one's & why?

You have got some really great choices there!

Tusker House (L) - Have not been since rehab

This was one of the big surprises of our last trip. I'm not normally a fan of buffets, but made the ADR because we wanted a sitdown lunch at AK and at the time, the DDP status of Yak & Yeti was still uncertain. The food was really good! Reminiscent of Boma, but better suited to my tastes, with less creamy, cinnamonny, gingery flavors and more spicy/tangy tastes.

Plaza Restaurant (L) - On the fence with this one

This is a favorite with my kids. The food was very good and very LARGE, and we very much enjoyed it for the simple menu and amazing ice cream desserts. We won't be back right away because there are still a few new places for us to try at MK, but we will be back eventually.

Sci-Fi Dine In (L) - On the fence with this one

This is one that I enjoy for the atmosphere more than the food. It was one of only 2 sitdown meals we had on my very first Disney trip, way back when I was a teen, and I just had to plan it once for my family because it is so unique. The menu is less than impressive and the food is just okay, so it isn't something I'm in a hurry to do again, but it is well worth doing once.

Teppan Edo (L) - Never been
Kona Café (D) - Been a long time

These two are tied as DS's favorite Disney restaurants, for completely different reasons!

Teppan Edo is a good quality teppanyaki style restaurant, not terribly original if you frequent such places where you live, but since we don't have anything like that here it is a must-do. The kids love the show, and the food is original but still simple enough that I wouldn't hesitate to bring even a picky eater there. It is a must-do for our family that makes it into the plans for every trip despite the number of Epcot restaurants we've yet to try.

Kona Cafe was some of the best food we've had at Disney on two trips in a row. We're all fish & seafood lovers, so the menu has a lot of appeal and we've never found the execution to be less than excellent. It has been over a year since our last Disney trip and DS11 is still talking about the giant shrimp on the shrimp & scallops entree there! Another must do, for a family that doesn't do many repeats. An early dinner there before hard-ticket parties has become tradition now, and we'll be back on our MNSSHP night in September.

Narcoossee's (D) - Never been

At this point, I'm kind of feeling like I never give a bad review (really, there are a few Disney restaurants I don't care for, you just don't have them on your list!), but again this is one we really enjoyed. DH & DS are big lobster lovers, and although I don't care for lobster, I found the rest of the menu very appealing as well. The almond crusted cheesecake is to die for! And yep, this is another one we're going back to on our next trip, though mainly because my mom is joining us this time and she's never been.

Yachtsman (D) - Been a long time

We enjoyed the food, but of the signature restaurants we tried, this was the least impressive. The service was top-notch and the food was very good, but the overall experience was lacking that special something that the other signatures had. Because the atmosphere is so subdued and the decor so steakhouse simple, it just doesn't have the same "Disney" feel as Narcoosees or California Grill, and because the food is similar to any high end steakhouse we go to anywhere we travel, Yachtsman didn't make it onto our must-do list.

California Grill (D) - Been a long time

Another one that we really loved. I really couldn't say how much of it was for the food and how much for the magical experience. We had a fireworks-time reservation, got a window table, then DD was picked to "start" the fireworks and got a certificate and photo of her magic moment. The food was very good as well, one of the best California rolls I've ever had, so good that I almost didn't mind being pregnant and thus relegated to non-raw options, and an amazing pork dish with goat cheese polenta. And the molten chocolate cake with the seasonal sorbet, which at the time was orange for the perfect blend of rich, sweet chocolate and light, tangy citrus. This one is on my Sept ADR list too, and I'm really looking forward to indulging in some more exotic sushi and trying that wonderful dessert again with whatever the seasonal flavor of the fall is.

 

[KatMark]

Ok. I am getting ready to make my ADR's for my upcoming solo trip on the deluxe dining plan and am hoping I have made the right choices. Several of these either I have never been to before or not in a very long time. I should say that I'm a pretty picky eater, which is why you don't see certain places like the Wave or that listed, as there is nothing I would eat. What do you think? Are there any you would change or avoid? If so, which one's & why?

Boma (B) - Never beenNever been
Cape May (B) - Never been
Crystal Palace (B) - Must dine for me
Tusker House (L) - Have not been since rehabNever been
Chef Mickey's (B) - Been a long time Always a fun time; definitely prefer breakfast over dinner
Plaza Restaurant (L) - On the fence with this oneThis is our MUST DO last meal before we head home
Cape May (D) - Never beenDone twice; loved it the first time, second time so-so
Liberty Tree Tavern (L) - Been a long timeWe were surprised how much we enjoyed this two years ago
Akershus (B) - Never been did lunch, didn't care for, but I understand breakfast is more typical food
Crystal Palace (D) - Must dine for me
Sci-Fi Dine In (L) - On the fence with this onehaven't been in years but it has been getting some great reviews
Whispering Canyon Café (L) - Been a long timeWent last year--awful service, awful food
50's Primetime (L) - Must dine for mehaven't done in years
Cindy's (B) - Never beennever done
Le Cellier (L) - Must dine for meOur absolute favorite
Tokyo Dining (L) - Never beennever done
Rose & Crown (D)We always enjoy
Teppan Edo (L) - Never been
Kona Café (D) - Been a long time
Hoop Dee Doo (D) - Been a long time
Narcoossee's (D) - Never been
Yachtsman (D) - Been a long time
California Grill (D) - Been a long time

We've never done the last six. Others our comments are in red. You have a lot of food there. Have fun.

 

[Terk-1]

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[Terk-1]

Boma (B) - Never been
Cape May (B) - Never been
Crystal Palace (B) - Must dine for me
Tusker House (L) - Have not been since rehab
Chef Mickey's (B) - Been a long time
Plaza Restaurant (L) - On the fence with this one
Cape May (D) - Never been . I have never been so can't speak 4 it.
Liberty Tree Tavern (L) - Been a long time
Akershus (B) - Never been have never been so can't speak 4 it.
Crystal Palace (D) - Must dine for me
Sci-Fi Dine In (L) - On the fence with this one . I would only do lunch here.
Whispering Canyon Café (L) - Been a long time
50's Primetime (L) - Must dine for me
Cindy's (B) - Never been
Le Cellier (L) - Must dine for me
Tokyo Dining (L) - Never been . Not 4 me We do Teppen Edo
Rose & Crown (D) have never been so can't speak 4 it.
Teppan Edo (L) - Never been
Kona Café (D) - Been a long time
Hoop Dee Doo (D) - Been a long time
Narcoossee's (D) - Never been
Yachtsman (D) - Been a long time have never been so can't speak 4 it.
California Grill (D) - Been a long time
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What did you not like about Tokyo Dining?

 

[Terk-1]

Whispering Canyon Café (L) - Went last year--awful service, awful food

Well, I'm not reading the best reviews on this place. Where else would you recommend?

 

[Joan1]

Not to be disrespectful but I have seen you post this same question about a dozen times before throughout the time I have been on the DIS. It may be other restaurants but most times it includes the same restaurants. With over 6000 posts I would think that you would know the answers to these questions and if you have gone to disney as much as you post asking for reviews then I would think you would know which appeal to your family.

putting flame suit on.

 

[KatMark]

Well, I'm not reading the best reviews on this place. Where else would you recommend?

How about The Wave at the Contemporary? We've not been...it was on our list for September until we had to cancel our trip, but I have read great reviews on it (MickeyNicki did an awesome review of it if you read her reviews).

 

[ROEDISNEY]

What did you not like about Tokyo Dining?

Oh I didn't say I didn't like it. I never ate at this part. That's not for me.
Now on the other hand I LOVE TEPPEN EDO. IT'S GOOD FOOD & FUN & A MUST DO EVERY TRIP FOR US. It's not like the ones at home.

 

[ROEDISNEY]

Well, I'm not reading the best reviews on this place. Where else would you recommend?

I have been here a couple of times and had a blast each time. And the food was good to. I guess it comes down to what's going on the times you are there. Who you server is .

 

[Terk-1]

Not to be disrespectful but I have seen you post this same question about a dozen times before throughout the time I have been on the DIS. It may be other restaurants but most times it includes the same restaurants. With over 6000 posts I would think that you would know the answers to these questions and if you have gone to disney as much as you post asking for reviews then I would think you would know which appeal to your family.

putting flame suit on.

As I have not been since 2006 and since most of the restaurants listed either I have never been to before or not in a very long time, I wanted to get a more current review, as each restaurant changes for either the good or bad. I was just looking for current reviews/opinions of these restaurants. If someone posts a review/opinion of a restaurant, then great. If not, that is fine to.

As these are open & friendly boards, I don't critisize another poster no matter how many times they post the same question, no matter how many times they have been to Disney, no matter how many posts they have made so far. If I can answer the question or give my opinion, then I'm happy to do it, no matter how many times they post.

 

[Terk-1]

Oh I didn't say I didn't like it. I never ate at this part. That's not for me.
Now on the other hand I LOVE TEPPEN EDO. IT'S GOOD FOOD & FUN & A MUST DO EVERY TRIP FOR US. It's not like the ones at home.

Thanks for the review. We don't have anything like this around where I live and thought it might be fun to try. Thanks for your help!!

 

[Terk-1]

You have got some really great choices there!

Tusker House (L) - Have not been since rehab

This was one of the big surprises of our last trip. I'm not normally a fan of buffets, but made the ADR because we wanted a sitdown lunch at AK and at the time, the DDP status of Yak & Yeti was still uncertain. The food was really good! Reminiscent of Boma, but better suited to my tastes, with less creamy, cinnamonny, gingery flavors and more spicy/tangy tastes.

Plaza Restaurant (L) - On the fence with this one

This is a favorite with my kids. The food was very good and very LARGE, and we very much enjoyed it for the simple menu and amazing ice cream desserts. We won't be back right away because there are still a few new places for us to try at MK, but we will be back eventually.

Sci-Fi Dine In (L) - On the fence with this one

This is one that I enjoy for the atmosphere more than the food. It was one of only 2 sitdown meals we had on my very first Disney trip, way back when I was a teen, and I just had to plan it once for my family because it is so unique. The menu is less than impressive and the food is just okay, so it isn't something I'm in a hurry to do again, but it is well worth doing once.

Teppan Edo (L) - Never been
Kona Café (D) - Been a long time

These two are tied as DS's favorite Disney restaurants, for completely different reasons!

Teppan Edo is a good quality teppanyaki style restaurant, not terribly original if you frequent such places where you live, but since we don't have anything like that here it is a must-do. The kids love the show, and the food is original but still simple enough that I wouldn't hesitate to bring even a picky eater there. It is a must-do for our family that makes it into the plans for every trip despite the number of Epcot restaurants we've yet to try.

Kona Cafe was some of the best food we've had at Disney on two trips in a row. We're all fish & seafood lovers, so the menu has a lot of appeal and we've never found the execution to be less than excellent. It has been over a year since our last Disney trip and DS11 is still talking about the giant shrimp on the shrimp & scallops entree there! Another must do, for a family that doesn't do many repeats. An early dinner there before hard-ticket parties has become tradition now, and we'll be back on our MNSSHP night in September.

Narcoossee's (D) - Never been

At this point, I'm kind of feeling like I never give a bad review (really, there are a few Disney restaurants I don't care for, you just don't have them on your list!), but again this is one we really enjoyed. DH & DS are big lobster lovers, and although I don't care for lobster, I found the rest of the menu very appealing as well. The almond crusted cheesecake is to die for! And yep, this is another one we're going back to on our next trip, though mainly because my mom is joining us this time and she's never been.

Yachtsman (D) - Been a long time

We enjoyed the food, but of the signature restaurants we tried, this was the least impressive. The service was top-notch and the food was very good, but the overall experience was lacking that special something that the other signatures had. Because the atmosphere is so subdued and the decor so steakhouse simple, it just doesn't have the same "Disney" feel as Narcoosees or California Grill, and because the food is similar to any high end steakhouse we go to anywhere we travel, Yachtsman didn't make it onto our must-do list.

California Grill (D) - Been a long time

Another one that we really loved. I really couldn't say how much of it was for the food and how much for the magical experience. We had a fireworks-time reservation, got a window table, then DD was picked to "start" the fireworks and got a certificate and photo of her magic moment. The food was very good as well, one of the best California rolls I've ever had, so good that I almost didn't mind being pregnant and thus relegated to non-raw options, and an amazing pork dish with goat cheese polenta. And the molten chocolate cake with the seasonal sorbet, which at the time was orange for the perfect blend of rich, sweet chocolate and light, tangy citrus. This one is on my Sept ADR list too, and I'm really looking forward to indulging in some more exotic sushi and trying that wonderful dessert again with whatever the seasonal flavor of the fall is.

Thank you for your input. As I have not been to alot of these, it's good to read such positive reviews!!

 

[ROEDISNEY]

Thanks for the review. We don't have anything like this around where I live and thought it might be fun to try. Thanks for your help!!

HAVE A MAGICAL TRIP