Quick Service - DLH or GCH?

[MIZZOU Tigers]

Two part question. We are visiting the DLR for the first time since 2017. We are not staying on-site but we were curious if we could visit the on-property resorts still (I believe in WDW this was not allowed without a reservation during the phased reopening, but I can't find info for DLR), so are we able to visit the DLH and GCH without a dining reservation?

If this is possible, which one of the hotel quick services is more highly recommended, Tangaroa Terrace, Trader Sam's, or the Craftsman Grill (there will be 8 of us (3 kids under 8 and 5 adults)?

 

[Pluto468]

You are able to go into common areas of the hotels without a reservation.

We always eat at Craftsman Grill, it's easy and they have nice menu choices. You could also do Hearthstone Lounge at GCH without a reservation. The GCH restaurants may be easier to get into with a large party.

I haven't tried Trader Sam's yet, but I know both of the DLH restaurants are very popular.

 

[mdmost]

Trader Sam's will now and forever get my vote as long as you can get inside seating.

 

[soniam]

Trader Sam's is doing reservations. They supposedly sometimes do walkups, but it doesn't seem consistent. Tangaroa Terrace is walk up though. Unless it's at a peak time, I don't think it usually has a long wait.

 

[EmJ]

Tangaroa Terrace and Trader Sams have the same menu, and it’s really good. We ate at Trader Sams with a reservation, but got two meals at Tangaroa Terrace without one, no problem.

 

[maleficent55]

Trader Sams is an absolute must!
But it’s not easy to get a reservation