Romantic Dinners - Narcoossees?

[SharpMomOfTwo]

I posted this in the restaurant board, but I figured I'd post it here too. We are going to Disney this December with the kiddos and one, maybe two sets of grandparents. We predict having a few nights to ourselves, and want to go to a nice romantic dinner for one of them. Any ideas? We are on the dining plan. DH is an extreemly picky eater - wont eat sushi, seafood, anything creamy, anything to spicy. Wont eat any Indian food, or chinese, or japanese.... I'll eat anything though and really love seafood! One place I thought of was Narcoossee’s - has anyone been there, and whats it like, ie atmosphere and food.


Thanks in advance!
Sarah

 

[TwoGirlsandDisney]

We went to Narcoossee's on our Honeymoon. It is beautiful. The food was really good. They do serve mostly seafood, but I don't eat it either, so I think I got steak. The view is great, since it sticks out right on the lake. You can walk outside while waiting for your table, which make sure you make reservations.

We also loved the California Grill on top of the Contemporary. It is amazing, the food is better than Narcoosses. If you could time a reservation right, you can see the fireworks from the Magic Kingdom.

Enjoy your trip!

 

[james'mommy]

Love Narcoossee's. It's a must do for us every trip. We always go at 9pm so we can watch Wishes during our meal. Last time DS passed out and slept on the chairs the entire meal. It's definately romantic but we always take the kid so not so much for us. Try the raspberry mojito.

 

[Jana928]

I found this on the Disney Top 10. I agree with their results.



Disney Top 10 WDW romantic restaurants
Filed under: Walt Disney World

While Walt Disney World is known for being a great place for kids and families, it may be even better for an adult only trip. Disney World has some of the best restaurants in central Florida, and many are very romantic, and surprisingly, have very few kids in attendance. So, without further adieu, our top 10 romantic restaurants at Walt Disney World:

Contemporary Resort

#10: Coral Reef - located in Epcot, coral reef features an entire wall of the restaurant that is a side of a huge aquarium. This creates a unique dining experience, with interesting light patterns throughout the restaurant. Since it is in Epcot, there will be plenty of kids around to see the fish, but there are some nice quiet corners where you can enjoy the food and views without being disturbed too much.

#9: Jiko - located in the Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jiko features interesting dishes with an African influence. Jiko features a fantastic atmosphere, with constantly changing lighting, and many quiet dining areas. You get an extra bonus, so show up early. The Animal Kingdom Lodge is surrounded by savannas full of African animals, so show up 30 minutes early and spend some time walking around the resort.

# 8: Narcoossee’s - located in the Grand Floridian, Narcoossee’s features pretty standard, though high quality, fare. The thing that sets the restaurant apart is the location. Built hovering over Seven Seas Lagoon, most tables in the restaurant feature fantastic views of the Magic Kingdom, and if your timing is right, the Electric Water parade.

#7: Yachtsman Steakhouse - located in the Yacht Club Resort, Yachtsman is home to the best steaks on Disney property. If you significant other is a meat and potatoes kind of person, this is the place for your romantic dinner. While they do offer a few other entrees, it is a steakhouse. Yachtsman is a short walk from Epcot, and is a nice break from the crowds at Epcot.

#6: Artist’s Point - located in the Wilderness Lodge, Artist’s Point features food from the West such as Buffalo Steak. The restaurant features fantastic panorama views overlooking the Wilderness Lodge and Bay Lake. It really feels like you are dining in Yellowstone, but with fantastic food.

#5: Flying Fish Cafe - located on the Boardwalk, Flying Fish is a fish house, if you couldn’t guess. Fantastic, lively atmosphere just adds to the high quality food available. If you want fish, and your partner wants a steak, no worries, Flying Fish offers the best steak on property. Strange but true.

#4: Cinderella’s Royal Table - located in the Magic Kingdom. Ok, a character meal is romantic? Well, for many people, eating in Cinderella’s Castle is a dream come true, for princesses of all ages. Try dinner here, Cinderella and her princess friends are absent, but the atmosphere is fantastic, with great views of the Magic Kingdom from inside the castle. Like no other restaurant on earth. The food isn’t quite on par with the other romantic restaurants listed, but you pay dearly for the location, and it is worth it.

#3: Victoria and Albert’s - located in the Grand Floridian. Disney only restaurant that requires a coat and tie, so come prepared. A unique restaurant, as all the staff is named either Victoria or Albert. Custom menus available as well, if you are looking for a particular meal for a special occasion. While this restaurant doesn’t offer spectacular views, it is all about the experience.

#2: Rose and Crown - located in Epcot. While this ranking may be a bit high, Rose and Crown offers a unique restaurant experience, front row seats to the nightly fireworks show at Epcot, Illuminations. Rose and Crown features a large patio, with lagoon side seating, that is worth the time and effort to get a good table. Show up early for your reservation and ask for a water side seat, and be prepared to wait.

#1: California Grill - located atop the Contemporary resort, the California Grill offers fantastic food, great atmosphere and a top of the world view of the Magic Kingdom and the nightly fireworks. Make sure you time your reservation correctly to coincide with the fireworks. High quality food, views and unparaleled romanticism make this our top choice for romantic restaurants at WDW.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

I found this on the Disney Top 10. I agree with their results.



Disney Top 10 WDW romantic restaurants
Filed under: Walt Disney World

While Walt Disney World is known for being a great place for kids and families, it may be even better for an adult only trip. Disney World has some of the best restaurants in central Florida, and many are very romantic, and surprisingly, have very few kids in attendance. So, without further adieu, our top 10 romantic restaurants at Walt Disney World:

Contemporary Resort

#10: Coral Reef - located in Epcot, coral reef features an entire wall of the restaurant that is a side of a huge aquarium. This creates a unique dining experience, with interesting light patterns throughout the restaurant. Since it is in Epcot, there will be plenty of kids around to see the fish, but there are some nice quiet corners where you can enjoy the food and views without being disturbed too much. Could, but to much seafood

#9: Jiko - located in the Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jiko features interesting dishes with an African influence. Jiko features a fantastic atmosphere, with constantly changing lighting, and many quiet dining areas. You get an extra bonus, so show up early. The Animal Kingdom Lodge is surrounded by savannas full of African animals, so show up 30 minutes early and spend some time walking around the resort. WAY to "out there" for my DH!

# 8: Narcoossee’s - located in the Grand Floridian, Narcoossee’s features pretty standard, though high quality, fare. The thing that sets the restaurant apart is the location. Built hovering over Seven Seas Lagoon, most tables in the restaurant feature fantastic views of the Magic Kingdom, and if your timing is right, the Electric Water parade. On the top of the list so far.

#7: Yachtsman Steakhouse - located in the Yacht Club Resort, Yachtsman is home to the best steaks on Disney property. If you significant other is a meat and potatoes kind of person, this is the place for your romantic dinner. While they do offer a few other entrees, it is a steakhouse. Yachtsman is a short walk from Epcot, and is a nice break from the crowds at Epcot. Possability

#6: Artist’s Point - located in the Wilderness Lodge, Artist’s Point features food from the West such as Buffalo Steak. The restaurant features fantastic panorama views overlooking the Wilderness Lodge and Bay Lake. It really feels like you are dining in Yellowstone, but with fantastic food. Buffalo doesn't scream romantic to me!!!

#5: Flying Fish Cafe - located on the Boardwalk, Flying Fish is a fish house, if you couldn’t guess. Fantastic, lively atmosphere just adds to the high quality food available. If you want fish, and your partner wants a steak, no worries, Flying Fish offers the best steak on property. Strange but true. Would love to go somewhere on the boardwalk, but seems to... fishie for DH!

#4: Cinderella’s Royal Table - located in the Magic Kingdom. Ok, a character meal is romantic? Well, for many people, eating in Cinderella’s Castle is a dream come true, for princesses of all ages. Try dinner here, Cinderella and her princess friends are absent, but the atmosphere is fantastic, with great views of the Magic Kingdom from inside the castle. Like no other restaurant on earth. The food isn’t quite on par with the other romantic restaurants listed, but you pay dearly for the location, and it is worth it. Just no!

#3: Victoria and Albert’s - located in the Grand Floridian. Disney only restaurant that requires a coat and tie, so come prepared. A unique restaurant, as all the staff is named either Victoria or Albert. Custom menus available as well, if you are looking for a particular meal for a special occasion. While this restaurant doesn’t offer spectacular views, it is all about the experience. Not on the DDP

#2: Rose and Crown - located in Epcot. While this ranking may be a bit high, Rose and Crown offers a unique restaurant experience, front row seats to the nightly fireworks show at Epcot, Illuminations. Rose and Crown features a large patio, with lagoon side seating, that is worth the time and effort to get a good table. Show up early for your reservation and ask for a water side seat, and be prepared to wait. Fried fish doesn't seem romantic to me!
#1: California Grill - located atop the Contemporary resort, the California Grill offers fantastic food, great atmosphere and a top of the world view of the Magic Kingdom and the nightly fireworks. Make sure you time your reservation correctly to coincide with the fireworks. High quality food, views and unparaleled romanticism make this our top choice for romantic restaurants at WDW. On the list.... maybe

Wow -thanks! I would love to go to California grill, but looking at their menu - http://www.allearsnet.com/menu/menus.htm doesn't look like theres anything for DH to eat. The one beef item has a sauce he wouldn't go for.

james'mommy - You said that you eat at Narcoossee’s and watch Wishes.... I know I should be banned from the Disboards, but what is Wishes??? Is it the fireworks???

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

What about the Brown Derby - is it romantic? Anything to do/see durring or after?

 

[james'mommy]

You should be bannded Wishes is the nightly fireworks spectacular. It's usually about 9:30-10:00. And it's just across the lagoon so you have a great view of the castle and the fireworks behind them. A 9pm ressie is perfect for starting dinner and watching the fireworks. The waiters stop serving during Wishes and the lights are lowered (not that they can get much lower than the already are- ambiance) and the music is piped in. Wonderful

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

You should be bannded Wishes is the nightly fireworks spectacular. It's usually about 9:30-10:00. And it's just across the lagoon so you have a great view of the castle and the fireworks behind them. A 9pm ressie is perfect for starting dinner and watching the fireworks. The waiters stop serving during Wishes and the lights are lowered (not that they can get much lower than the already are- ambiance) and the music is piped in. Wonderful

That sounds so great - I really think both DH and I would LOVE that... only problem..... 9pm is LATE!!! Isn't Disney aware of the fact that I have two kids that NEVER sleep?!? Can't they do EARLIER fireworks!??! No really, it does sound wonderful, and I would love to suprise DH with it. So when I make my reservations (my 9pm reservations ), I'll tell them that its a special dinner for our 5th anniversary... a few months late... and see if they can do something special. Any suggestions??

THANKS!!!

 

[Chevyscool]

Narcoossee's is wonderful, it's a must for us every trip! It's probably our favorite, it's romantic...well as romantic as you can be at Disney. We've been to Cali Grill, too. We actually went there for our Annv. last year...it's very romantic, but we still prefer Narcoossee's. The Surf and Turf is awesome...so yummy! The views are great from both, but if you time it right, you can catch the EWP after Wishes off the deck at Narcoossee's. Good luck!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Narcoossee's is wonderful, it's a must for us every trip! It's probably our favorite, it's romantic...well as romantic as you can be at Disney. We've been to Cali Grill, too. We actually went there for our Annv. last year...it's very romantic, but we still prefer Narcoossee's. The Surf and Turf is awesome...so yummy! The views are great from both, but if you time it right, you can catch the EWP after Wishes off the deck at Narcoossee's. Good luck!

I'm sorry... ban me now!!! Whats EWP????

 

[Chevyscool]

I'm sorry... ban me now!!! Whats EWP????

You're too funny no worries...EWP stands for Electrical Water Pageant. It's kinda what it sounds like...this little musical water pageant/parade that's all lit up. It's a tad bit old-fashion, or perhaps charming is a better discription, but delightful. I think it "tours" the resorts on the lagoon nightly (like the Poly, Grand Floridian, CR, WL, etc.). There's a time schedule on this site (just use the search if you want to find it), but we've always caught the EWP right after Wishes at the GF (where Narcoossee's is). Now granted, this isn't very romantic (we usually have the kids with us and they really enjoy it), but it makes going to Narcoossee's that much more fun for us...not that you have to twist my arm to go to Narcoosee's by any means. Trust me, you can't go wrong with dinner at Narcoossee's, it's a wonderful place to dine. I hope this helps!