Spoodles or Flying Fish?

[Disneypal]

I haven't seen much on the line about Spoodles or Flying Fish. When I have read things they seemed positive. We are thinking of celebrating our anniversary at one of these and would like some input. Thanks!

 

[eeyore65]

IMHO - I would choose flying fish. I think it is a little more "gourmet"...less kids. I enjoy the tapas at Spoodles - but I don't find it in anyway romantic.

We went to Bistros de Paris one time for a romantic dinner. I found that very nice, if you like Fench food - then illuminations after and a walk to the Boardwalk.

 

[MamaQuack]

Flying Fish - definitely. Great wine list, great service, great foods and a very willing kitchen if you want to modify or request anything different. Ask for Jodi as your server - she is awesome!

 

[SoonerKate]

For an anniversary, I would definitely go with Flying Fish. More romantic atmosphere, quieter, and definitely more gourmet food. Great wine selection, and wonderful servers -- most of them have taken the sommelier course offered by Disney, and are very knowlegeable about wine pairings.

Their bananas foster napoleon is, I think, the best dessert on property! (Bananas, caramel, puff pastry and creme brulee? You can't go wrong!)

I've also seen some of the things they do for anniversaries, and I really think it's your best bet.

 

[CarolynK]

I also vote for Flying Fish over Spoodles for an anniversary. It's just better overall for a special meal. And ask for Bob, he was our server the last two times we ate there.

 

[Ron from Michigan]

Spoodles is one of our favorite restaurants at WDW, we eat here on every trip. We always start with a flatbread for an appitiser, they are so good. I had the Morrocian Tuna on our last visit and it was the best tuna I had ever had. After dinner take a stroll around the Boardwalk, it is really romantic in the evening.

 

[Ziggie]

Yes, yes.. everyone go to Flying Fish! That way, it won't be so crowded over at Spoodles when we dine there

 

[TDC Nala]

I wouldn't go back to Flying Fish. What I had was good but I didn't think it was a $30 piece of fish.

 

[Ziggie]

TDC Nala, I agree.. the prices were ridiculous (imo).

 

[Lisa D]

We did our anniversary at FF two years ago. Another vote for Bob as well - he was terrific!

Spoodles is very good too - just not as much of a "special occasion" place.

 

[Terk-1]

I had dinner at Spoodle's on my last trip and it was EXCELLENT!!!! The food was fantastic and it is now a must-dine for me.

 

[franw]

I've heard a lot of good comments about Spoodles lately so we may give it another try but our one and only experience there was pretty bad. I have eaten at FF many times and always have an excellent meal and wonderful time there.
The steak is excellent and so is seafood. A little pricey, of course, but first of all you are at WDW paying resort prices and secondly, good steakhouses and seafood restaurants around here charge just as much.

 

[Belle5]

We have had three less than wonderful meals at Spoodles. Flying Fish was better and more romantic.

 

[Ziggie]

I'm surprised (and sorry to hear) that your meals at Spoodles were less than what you expected.

We have eaten at Spoodles over a dozen times (3 just in 2003) and we've never had a bad meal yet. In fact, the reason we keep returning is because the food and service are so terrific.

 

[Disneypal]

After looking at a menu and reading all of the positive responses we decided on Spoodles. My husband is very fond of pasta and I am allergic to shell fish so these factors weighed heavily on our decission also. thanks for the help and i will let you know how it goes.