New experiences in Dining

[bdoyledimou]

My family is planning our next trip to WDW for August 2009, and I am hoping for some recommendations in the ADR arena.

We have previously done Crystal Palace and The Lands, but generally hit up the quick service meals cause we are in a rush to see/do everything in 7 days..

Our next trip is 15 days though so we will have plenty of time to do everything.

The kids are 9 and 11... and are very adventurous eaters..

They do want to do the Japanese restaurant in Epcot.. but what else would be good for them?

 

[ahecht]

San Angel Inn in EPCOT is beautiful -- although the restaurant is indoors, it looks like you're dining in an outside courtyard at sunset overlooking a mayan temple and volcano. The food is traditional mexican, not tex-mex, so don't expect burritos, ground beef, and cheddar cheese. It's great for lunch to escape the hot weather.

'Ohana is a wonderful experience if you like meat. All you can eat grilled meat, wonderful appetizers, and the Banana Foster Bread Pudding is the best dessert in WDW. All that plus entertainment for the kids and a great view of Wishes.

Sci-Fi Dine-in is fun with the kids. This is another restaurant that, while indoors, is themed to being outdoors at night. There is a large drive-in movie screen showing funny clips from old movies. The tables are themed to classic cars, although you have your choice of sitting around a standard table or sitting on bench seats two-to-a row facing the screen. If you go with the second option, you and your SO can get a little private time while your kids sit in front of you and watch the movies.

 

[ROEDISNEY]

Chef Mic's for breakfast & Dinner
Prime Time
WCC
Ohanna
Boma
Tony's
Coral Reff
Teppan Edo
Tutto
Kona for breakfast Tonga Toast

 

[Wild4Walt]

Breakfast: Kona Cafe @ Poly
Boatrights @ POR

Dinner: Ohana's @ Poly
Teppan Edo @ Epcot in Japan - YUM
Le Cellier @ Epcot in Canada
Yachtman SteakHouse @ Yacht Club
BlueZoo @ Dolphin

We are trying Yak and Yeti for the 1st time this trip. Looks good and the reviews have been promising as well.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

If they are adventurous eaters and really appreciate good food, since they will both be ten or older next July you might consider V&A. They will have to realize they will be there for about 2½ hours and can be conversation-level sounds only and no running around.

 

[wdwthanksgiving]

BOMA
Kona
California Grill
Grand Floridian Cafe
Prime Time
Teppan Edo
Yak and Yeti

Have a great time!!!

 

[Kelli Pooh]

Try Boma it has a nice selection of interesting foods plus the Zebra Domes are great!!!! We really enjoy the atmosphere at AKL too.

 

[Rylee]

Coral Reef @ Epcot... 1 entire wall is an aquarium.
Chef Mickey's (breakfast) in the Contemporary
Si-Fi @ DHS... cool place, sit in cars at the drive-in movies.
Wolfgang Puck's Express @ DTD Good food.
Kona Cafe in the Poly. Good food.
LeCellier in Canada @ Epcot. Good food.

And, definitely (as you mentioned)... Teppan Edo in Japan @ Epcot.

 

[bdoyledimou]

Wow! so much to experience (i never really thought about the resort restaurants as being for anyone other than a guest of that particular resort!!)