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This was a slightly different trip for us, as we had my brother and sister-in-law, and their two children ages 4 and 14 months with us. Our DS17 joined us for some, but not all meals.
Day One:
We were staying at the BCV, so planned on something easy for the first night. The Cape may Café fit that bill. Due to travel delays we were running late, and called CRO on the way to the hotel from the cell phone to try and push back our PS from 7:00 to 7:30. Sorry, it was either 7:00 or 8:45. We kept the 7:00 and held our breath that we would all make it. Luckily we did, and arrived at about 6:55 at the podium to check-in. So much for being on time, it was about 7:25 before we were seated, with two hungry and stressed youngsters.
We ordered a round of cocktails for the adults and a virgin Pina Coloda for the teen. All were tasty and refreshing. The restaurant was very crowded, and lines for the buffet tended to be long on the side with the shrimp and clams. They had the usual variety of seafood and landlubbers items. The dessert bar has been moved over closer to the front door to accommodate the carving station. They had prime rib the night we visited which at least one member of our party tried and said was good, although not excellent (we werent expecting anything more than good, so no problem there.) If you have nut allergies, there is NOTHING on the dessert bar you can have. Let them know about your allergies and they will bring you something different. I got strawberries and cream, yum! As long as you are keeping reasonable expectations, this meal is still one of the best values on property, especially if you have a group with varied tastes. The service was average, nothing special and not a server I would request or refuse at another visit.
Day Two:
We had breakfast in the villa and headed off to Epcot. Around 11:45 we went to the Sunshine Food Fare for lunch. Im not a big soda drinker, but was really craving a Coke. We arrive to find out that the soda machines werent working
Lunch was uneventful, I had a baked potato, as did SIL, nephew had a PB&J (Uncrustables, which he LOVED), DH had the chicken parm, brother had chicken. We got mac and cheese for the baby, she wouldnt touch it. All and all a decent meal, good value for the portions and quality, but nothing terribly memorable.
We went to Bongos for dinner. DH and I had eaten there earlier this year and really liked it. We were hoping we hadnt hit on a fluke and it would be just as good. We werent disappointed. Irma was our server. She was very attentive, and kept things moving for the kids. The weather was gorgeous, and we were seated outside. SIL had the El Caribeno which she thought was very good. My brother had the Pollo Milanesa which he said was great, after he added a bit of hot sauce. DH had the Pescado Del Dia, but he cant recall what type of fish it was. He says it was very good, very tasty. I again had the Camarones Ajillo, which was excellent. The rice thats served with it is a highlight. We got a kids hamburger which my nephew refused to touchit was a regular sized burger, and even cut up it was too big. We were all stuffed and the kids were getting antsy, so we passed on dessert. With dinner for four adults, one child, and a round of cocktails for all, with tax and tip it was $150, which we thought quite reasonable for the quality and quantity of food.
Day Three:
We again had breakfast in our villa. DS headed off to Epcot for the day, and my brother and his family went to the MK. My brother had a burger at Peco Bills which he said was tasty, and SIL ate at Colombia Harbour House, which she also said was good. Not sure where they fed the kids that day.
For dinner we all headed to Jiko. Michelle was our server (Ron was off) and as the mother of a young child, she knew to keep the meal moving. We started with the cheese plate (an excellent light appetizer!), beef roll, and chicken flatbread pizza for appetizers to share. The flatbread pizza was a huge hit, as were the cinnamon sticks. DB and DH had the last three Tusker Beers to be had in that restaurant, SIL and I both opted for African wines. SIL, DH, and I ordered the filet. DB ordered the monkfish, DS ordered a flatbread pizza for his entrée, and a PB&J was ordered for my nephew for dinner. The PB&J was served on wildly multi-colored bread, and was dripping with PB&J. We took pictures of it, Im hoping they come out, because the bread was crazy!) After scraping much of the jelly off (there was WAY too much!), my nephew ate some of it. My brother thoroughly enjoyed the monkfish, this was the second excellent review of the monkfish from our dining partners. The filet was as usual, excellent, cooked just right. Between the large portions and restless children, we passed on dessert. As usual, this was an excellent meal. Dinner with tax and tip was just under $250. Not inexpensive, but well worth it.
Coming next reviews of the Kona Café, Tea at the Garden View, the Plaza Restaurant, and much more!
Anne
Day One:
We were staying at the BCV, so planned on something easy for the first night. The Cape may Café fit that bill. Due to travel delays we were running late, and called CRO on the way to the hotel from the cell phone to try and push back our PS from 7:00 to 7:30. Sorry, it was either 7:00 or 8:45. We kept the 7:00 and held our breath that we would all make it. Luckily we did, and arrived at about 6:55 at the podium to check-in. So much for being on time, it was about 7:25 before we were seated, with two hungry and stressed youngsters.
We ordered a round of cocktails for the adults and a virgin Pina Coloda for the teen. All were tasty and refreshing. The restaurant was very crowded, and lines for the buffet tended to be long on the side with the shrimp and clams. They had the usual variety of seafood and landlubbers items. The dessert bar has been moved over closer to the front door to accommodate the carving station. They had prime rib the night we visited which at least one member of our party tried and said was good, although not excellent (we werent expecting anything more than good, so no problem there.) If you have nut allergies, there is NOTHING on the dessert bar you can have. Let them know about your allergies and they will bring you something different. I got strawberries and cream, yum! As long as you are keeping reasonable expectations, this meal is still one of the best values on property, especially if you have a group with varied tastes. The service was average, nothing special and not a server I would request or refuse at another visit.
Day Two:
We had breakfast in the villa and headed off to Epcot. Around 11:45 we went to the Sunshine Food Fare for lunch. Im not a big soda drinker, but was really craving a Coke. We arrive to find out that the soda machines werent working
Lunch was uneventful, I had a baked potato, as did SIL, nephew had a PB&J (Uncrustables, which he LOVED), DH had the chicken parm, brother had chicken. We got mac and cheese for the baby, she wouldnt touch it. All and all a decent meal, good value for the portions and quality, but nothing terribly memorable.We went to Bongos for dinner. DH and I had eaten there earlier this year and really liked it. We were hoping we hadnt hit on a fluke and it would be just as good. We werent disappointed. Irma was our server. She was very attentive, and kept things moving for the kids. The weather was gorgeous, and we were seated outside. SIL had the El Caribeno which she thought was very good. My brother had the Pollo Milanesa which he said was great, after he added a bit of hot sauce. DH had the Pescado Del Dia, but he cant recall what type of fish it was. He says it was very good, very tasty. I again had the Camarones Ajillo, which was excellent. The rice thats served with it is a highlight. We got a kids hamburger which my nephew refused to touchit was a regular sized burger, and even cut up it was too big. We were all stuffed and the kids were getting antsy, so we passed on dessert. With dinner for four adults, one child, and a round of cocktails for all, with tax and tip it was $150, which we thought quite reasonable for the quality and quantity of food.
Day Three:
We again had breakfast in our villa. DS headed off to Epcot for the day, and my brother and his family went to the MK. My brother had a burger at Peco Bills which he said was tasty, and SIL ate at Colombia Harbour House, which she also said was good. Not sure where they fed the kids that day.
For dinner we all headed to Jiko. Michelle was our server (Ron was off) and as the mother of a young child, she knew to keep the meal moving. We started with the cheese plate (an excellent light appetizer!), beef roll, and chicken flatbread pizza for appetizers to share. The flatbread pizza was a huge hit, as were the cinnamon sticks. DB and DH had the last three Tusker Beers to be had in that restaurant, SIL and I both opted for African wines. SIL, DH, and I ordered the filet. DB ordered the monkfish, DS ordered a flatbread pizza for his entrée, and a PB&J was ordered for my nephew for dinner. The PB&J was served on wildly multi-colored bread, and was dripping with PB&J. We took pictures of it, Im hoping they come out, because the bread was crazy!) After scraping much of the jelly off (there was WAY too much!), my nephew ate some of it. My brother thoroughly enjoyed the monkfish, this was the second excellent review of the monkfish from our dining partners. The filet was as usual, excellent, cooked just right. Between the large portions and restless children, we passed on dessert. As usual, this was an excellent meal. Dinner with tax and tip was just under $250. Not inexpensive, but well worth it.
Coming next reviews of the Kona Café, Tea at the Garden View, the Plaza Restaurant, and much more!
Anne
Can't wait for the rest!!!
