Recommendations needed for a restaurant in Celebration

[Uncleromulus]

Uncleromulus has only eaten off-site once since 1975--and that was IN 1975!! Seems we thoght at the time that eating at the Papeete Bay Verandah 3 nights in a row was a bit much--so we ate one nite at the motel.
Anyway-for our trip this Sept. one of the couples we're going with has offered to treat us to dinner one nite. But they absolutely insist it be at Celebration. Not wanting to turn down a free dinner, it looks like we'll be eating in Celebration. But where??
Not much on the boards about those restaurants, so I need any comments (good and/or bad) that will help me choose which restaurant.
Thanks in advance!!!

 

[Crazy Hakim]

First, Deb's Site has the menus:
http://wdwig.com/menu/menus.htm#top

1. Columbia Restaurant
I have never eaten here, but have read great things about it. Can dine inside or outside, looks really nice inside. Seems to be a area favorite with origins in the Tampa area.

2. Cafe D'Antonio
Very nice, Italian. I had lunch here once, and knew a chef who worked here. More "Northern Italian" fare, also can dine in or out.

3. Celebration Town Tavern (was Front Street Grill)
Ate hear back when it first opened as Max's Grille and was once voted #1 in Orlando Magazine. Haven't been there since the 2nd name change.

4. Market Street Cafe (was Max's Cafe)
Our favorite, but it is very casual. In fact we had dinner before a movie just last Sunday night. I had the salmon special, daughter and wife had the Ceaser (sp?) Salad.

I hope this helps.

Herman's Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Shoppe Celebration

 

[new_yawka]

We've eaten dinner there several times. The service hads always been friendly and attentive and the food top notch. It's always enjoyable walking through the heart of Celebration before and/or after dinner. I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

 

[Uncleromulus]

Thanks guys!!
Still pondering--.

 

[wdw_dine_junkie]

I haven't been to the Columbia in Celebration, but if they hold true to the standards of the original in Tampa, it is very good.

Here's a link to their website and menu.

http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/celebration.html

The last time I visited the one here in Tampa was for Mother's day and I had the Russian style grouper. Very good.