Resort dining

[Ethayer45]

Hello!

I will be in WDW March 17-19 and would like some ides for resort dining. It'll just be 2 and we're not super picky. We would like something not crazy expensive and has an experience.

Thank you!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Sanaa at Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village for lunch might be fun. I recommend lunch vs. dinner because there are windows to the savanna and you are able to see animals during the daylight (not guaranteed you'll get a window table or that the animals will be active but can walk out to certain viewpoints throughout the resort either before or after your meal). Fun to explore the main resort as well.

Geyser Point over at Wilderness Lodge is another fun spot - covered but open air lounge by Bay Lake. At night I believe you can see the water pageant and fireworks. Also at Wilderness Lodge, a lot of people like Whispering Canyon. I haven't been but there's a bit of an experience in that the servers are notoriously sassy.

Primo Piatto (quick service) or Bar Riva (lounge) at the Riviera on the skyliner are both good. Nothing "special" per se about the restaurants themselves but the skyliner is fun and the resort is beautiful to explore.

If open to splurging one night, California Grill at the Contemporary is lovely with a view of MK fireworks. Similarly, Topolino's at Riviera has a view of the EP fireworks. Jiko at Animal Kingdom Lodge is another favorite and the resort is full of things to explore.

Have a great trip!!

 

[Ethayer45]

Sanaa at Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village for lunch might be fun. I recommend lunch vs. dinner because there are windows to the savanna and you are able to see animals during the daylight (not guaranteed you'll get a window table or that the animals will be active but can walk out to certain viewpoints throughout the resort either before or after your meal). Fun to explore the main resort as well.

Geyser Point over at Wilderness Lodge is another fun spot - covered but open air lounge by Bay Lake. At night I believe you can see the water pageant and fireworks. Also at Wilderness Lodge, a lot of people like Whispering Canyon. I haven't been but there's a bit of an experience in that the servers are notoriously sassy.

Primo Piatto (quick service) or Bar Riva (lounge) at the Riviera on the skyliner are both good. Nothing "special" per se about the restaurants themselves but the skyliner is fun and the resort is beautiful to explore.

If open to splurging one night, California Grill at the Contemporary is lovely with a view of MK fireworks. Similarly, Topolino's at Riviera has a view of the EP fireworks. Jiko at Animal Kingdom Lodge is another favorite and the resort is full of things to explore.

Have a great trip!!

Thank you so much for these recommendations! These all sound so fun! I can't wait to try one out!

 

[TiggerTrigger]

Another vote for Sanaa. We usually try for lunch or an early dinner so that the sun is still up and the animals on the savanna are more easy to view.

California Grill is also our go-to for a nice meal with a view...especially if it's timed with fireworks. Narcoosee's is our second in this category. While I don't think the views are quite as great, Topolino's is nice. While you don't really have views from the dining room, you can go to Toldedo at Coronado/Gran Destino Tower for dinner and pop into the Dahlia Lounge for views and drinks. Dahlia has tapas, so you could always just snack there.

I would love to include 'Ohana, because it used to be great and it's got a view and fun little things, but I just wasn't happy with our last visit.

 

[gharter]

There are a lot of very good restaurants at the resorts, but many are expensive.
For less expensive, I agree with Sanaa (If you enjoy Indian inspired food) and Geyser Point. have dined at both several times and always and good food.