The Great Restaurant Poll

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Ok, folks....I am a concierge on Disney property and I am always being asked, "Where's the best place to go for some GREAT food?" Now just because I love a place doesn't mean my guests will. Opinions vary and that's why I want a group opinion. Please CUT, PASTE AND FILL IN the following:

FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MAGIC KINGDOM:
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN EPCOT:
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MGM:
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN ANIMAL KINGDOM:
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN DISNEY:
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN A DISNEY RESORT:
FAVORITE RESTAURANT OFF DISNEY PROPERTY:
BEST ITALIAN (ON OR OFF DISNEY PROPERTY):
BEST STEAKHOUSE (ON OR OFF):
BEST JAPANESE (ON OR OFF):
BEST SEAFOOD (ON OR OFF):
BEST DISNEY SNACK:
BEST LITTLE KNOW PLACE:

Thanks so much for your participation! It REALLY helps and will probably help others out on this thread who want some ideas.

 

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Well, it's only fair that I fill in my own survery....

FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MAGIC KINGDOM: Tony's Town Square
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN EPCOT: Le Cellier
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MGM: 50's Prime Time Cafe
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN ANIMAL KINGDOM: Tusker House
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN DISNEY: Wolfgang Puck Cafe
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN A DISNEY RESORT: Artist's Point at Wilderness Lodge and Ohana at the Polynesian
FAVORITE RESTAURANT OFF DISNEY PROPERTY: Texas de Brazil
BEST ITALIAN (ON OR OFF DISNEY PROPERTY): Christini's in Dr. Phillips and Cafe D'Antonio in Celebration
BEST STEAKHOUSE (ON OR OFF): Le Cellier in Epcot
BEST JAPANESE (ON OR OFF): Kobe on 192
BEST SEAFOOD (ON OR OFF): Celebration Town Tavern in Celebration
BEST DISNEY SNACK: An ice cream sandwich made with fresh cookies at the Main Steet Bakery in Magic Kingdom
BEST LITTLE KNOW PLACE: all of Celebration (Seito for Japanese, Cafe D'Antonio for Italian, Columbia for Cuban, Market Street Cafe for breakfast and Town Tavern for seafood)

 

[Ltl Mermaid]

FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MAGIC KINGDOM:Tony's Town Square
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN EPCOT: Alfredo's
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MGM:Sci Fi
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN ANIMAL KINGDOMizzafari
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN DISNEY:Earl of Sandwich
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN A DISNEY RESORT: California Grill
FAVORITE RESTAURANT OFF DISNEY PROPERTY: Pizzaria Uno
BEST ITALIAN (ON OR OFF DISNEY PROPERTY): Alfredo's
BEST STEAKHOUSE (ON OR OFF):Yachtsman Steakhouse
BEST JAPANESE (ON OR OFF):N/A
BEST SEAFOOD (ON OR OFF): N/A
BEST DISNEY SNACK: Hot roasted cinnamon covered almonds
BEST LITTLE KNOW PLACE: Dolphin Fountain

 

[lawyergirl]

Yippee! Glad to help out with one of my favourite topics - Disney Dining!!

FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MAGIC KINGDOM: Crystal Palace
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN EPCOT: Hmmm... tough one. Tie between Le Cellier and Marrakesh.
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MGM: Leaving MGM to eat. If forced to choose, 50's Prime Time Café.
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN ANIMAL KINGDOM: Tusker House
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN DISNEY: Raglan Road!!!!!!!!!
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN A DISNEY RESORT: Signature - Jiko. Non-signature - tie between Boma and 'Ohana.
(Don't know any off-property restaurants!)
BEST DISNEY SNACK: Either glazed pecans at the cart in World Showcase, or Mickey Cookies N Cream sandwiches (although they used to be better... )
BEST LITTLE KNOWN PLACE: For people not staying at Epcot resorts - the Epcot Resort area. If not, Kona café (but only if they aren't DISers!! )

 

[ufbuilder]

FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MAGIC KINGDOM: Crystal Palace
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN EPCOT: San Angel Inn
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MGM: Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN ANIMAL KINGDOM: Rain Forest Cafe
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN DISNEY: Bongo's
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN A DISNEY RESORT: O'Hana's at Polynesian or Jiko's at AKL
FAVORITE RESTAURANT OFF DISNEY PROPERTY: Houston's in Winter Park
BEST ITALIAN (ON OR OFF DISNEY PROPERTY): Alfredo's
BEST STEAKHOUSE (ON OR OFF): Jiko's (ON) or Charlie's (OFF)
BEST JAPANESE (ON OR OFF): DEFINITELY NOT TEPPANYAKI - FAV = Kobe on 192
BEST SEAFOOD (ON OR OFF): Bahama Breeze (OFF) or Narcoosee's (ON)
BEST DISNEY SNACK: DEFINITELY NOT A TURKEY LEG - FAV = Danishes
BEST LITTLE KNOWN PLACE: Pebbles or TwoJays

 

[scanne]

FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MAGIC KINGDOM: Liberty Tree Tavern
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN EPCOT: Marrakesh
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MGM: Mama Melrose
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN ANIMAL KINGDOM: Rainforest - but isn't that the only sit-down in AK?
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN DISNEY: Earl of Sandwich
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN A DISNEY RESORT: Kona Cafe, 'Ohana, Boma
FAVORITE RESTAURANT OFF DISNEY PROPERTY: I never leave WDW once I'm there.
BEST ITALIAN (ON OR OFF DISNEY PROPERTY): Mama Melrose
BEST STEAKHOUSE (ON OR OFF): Le Cellier
BEST JAPANESE (ON OR OFF): Don't have one
BEST SEAFOOD (ON OR OFF): Don't have one
BEST DISNEY SNACK: Dole Whip, Mickey Bar, Mickey Rice Krispy Treat w/ chocolate ears
BEST LITTLE KNOW PLACE: Afternoon tea at the Garden View Lounge -WONDERFUL!

 

[Fall1]

FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MAGIC KINGDOM: Crystal Palace
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN EPCOT: Le Cellier
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MGM:always eat Backlot Express, CS only at MGM
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN ANIMAL KINGDOM: Tusker House
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN DISNEY:Wolfgang Puck Cafe
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN A DISNEY RESORT:California Grill at Contemporary
FAVORITE RESTAURANT OFF DISNEY PROPERTY: Margaritaville in City Walk
BEST ITALIAN (ON OR OFF DISNEY PROPERTY): Alfredo's
BEST STEAKHOUSE (ON OR OFF): Le Cellier
BEST JAPANESE (ON OR OFF):n/a
BEST SEAFOOD (ON OR OFF): Fulton's Crabhouse
BEST DISNEY SNACK: Dole Whip
BEST LITTLE KNOW PLACE: Kona Cafe or Beaches 'n' Cream

 

[DJBounce]

Okay! This should be fun!

FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MAGIC KINGDOM: Liberty Tree Tavern
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN EPCOT: Garden Grill
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MGM: 50's Prime Time Cafe
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN ANIMAL KINGDOM: Tusker House
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN DISNEY: Ghiradellis
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN A DISNEY RESORT: 'Ohana
FAVORITE RESTAURANT OFF DISNEY PROPERTY: Pizzaria Unos
BEST ITALIAN (ON OR OFF DISNEY PROPERTY): ??
BEST STEAKHOUSE (ON OR OFF): LeCellier
BEST JAPANESE (ON OR OFF): ??
BEST SEAFOOD (ON OR OFF): ??
BEST DISNEY SNACK: Mickey Ice Cream Bar
BEST LITTLE KNOW PLACE: Flame Tree BBQ - sitting down by the river

 

[Rella Bella]

FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MAGIC KINGDOM:Crystal Palace
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN EPCOT: Akershus
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MGM: SciFi Dine In
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN ANIMAL KINGDOM: Tusker House
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN DISNEY:Wolfgang Puck
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN A DISNEY RESORT: Ohanna
FAVORITE RESTAURANT OFF DISNEY PROPERTY: Olive Garden...
I know it's boring but we never stray far from Disney & we all love OG where ever we are
BEST ITALIAN (ON OR OFF DISNEY PROPERTY):See above
BEST STEAKHOUSE (ON OR OFF): LeCelier
BEST JAPANESE (ON OR OFF):n/a
BEST SEAFOOD (ON OR OFF):Coral Reef
BEST DISNEY SNACK: Carmel Apples from the Confectionary
BEST LITTLE KNOW PLACE: Sommerfest (Germany)

 

[kaybird]

FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MAGIC KINGDOM: Pecos Bills
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN EPCOT: Le Cellier
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MGM: Sci Fi
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN ANIMAL KINGDOM: Tusker House
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN DISNEY: Wolfgang Puck
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN A DISNEY RESORT: Kona or Artist Point
FAVORITE RESTAURANT OFF DISNEY PROPERTY: Never happens
BEST ITALIAN (ON OR OFF DISNEY PROPERTY): on Mama Melrose
BEST STEAKHOUSE (ON OR OFF): Le Cellier
BEST JAPANESE (ON OR OFF): Teppanyaki
BEST SEAFOOD (ON OR OFF): Coral Reef and Spoodles
BEST DISNEY SNACK: Pretzel at Norway
BEST LITTLE KNOW PLACE: won;t say

 

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BEST LITTLE KNOWN PLACE: Pebbles or TwoJays[/QUOTE]

TwoJay's Chocolate Mousse Cake is to die for!!!!!!!!!

 

[PatriciaH]

FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MAGIC KINGDOM: Plaza Restaurant
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN EPCOT: Chefs de France
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MGM: Brown Derby
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN ANIMAL KINGDOM: Flame Tree BBQ
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN DISNEY: Portebello Yacht Club
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN A DISNEY RESORT: Boma
FAVORITE RESTAURANT OFF DISNEY PROPERTY: Seasons 52 (Dr. Phillips)
BEST ITALIAN (ON OR OFF DISNEY PROPERTY): Ciao Italiano (http://www.ciaoitaliaonline.com/menu.asp)
BEST STEAKHOUSE (ON OR OFF): Shula's
BEST JAPANESE (ON OR OFF): Seito (Celebration)
BEST SEAFOOD (ON OR OFF): Fultons
BEST DISNEY SNACK: Mickey Head bars
BEST LITTLE KNOW PLACE: Everglades (Rosen Centre Hotel-I Drive)

 

[twojo21]

FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MAGIC KINGDOM: cinderella's royal table
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN EPCOT: le cellier
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MGM: sci fi dine in
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN ANIMAL KINGDOM: rainforest cafe
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN DISNEY: ghiradelli or earl of sandwich
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN A DISNEY RESORT: whispering canyon cafe
FAVORITE RESTAURANT OFF DISNEY PROPERTY: emerils
BEST ITALIAN (ON OR OFF DISNEY PROPERTY): alfredo's at italy, epcot
BEST STEAKHOUSE (ON OR OFF): le cellier
BEST JAPANESE (ON OR OFF): kiminos at the swan
BEST SEAFOOD (ON OR OFF): fultons at dtd
BEST DISNEY SNACK: caramel apple at germany, epcot
BEST LITTLE KNOW PLACE: campfire at ft wilderness

 

[Viki]

FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MAGIC KINGDOM: The Crystal Palace
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN EPCOT: Boulangerie Patisserie
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MGM: The Sci-Fi Cafe
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN ANIMAL KINGDOM: The Flame Tree
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN DISNEY: Planet Hollywood
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN A DISNEY RESORT: Victoria and Albert's
FAVORITE RESTAURANT OFF DISNEY PROPERTY: WHY?????????
BEST ITALIAN (ON OR OFF DISNEY PROPERTY): There isn't one
BEST STEAKHOUSE (ON OR OFF): We'll let you know in November
BEST JAPANESE (ON OR OFF): There isn't one, but good sushi at CG
BEST SEAFOOD (ON OR OFF): Flying Fish
BEST DISNEY SNACK: Anything from Seashore Treats
BEST LITTLE KNOWN PLACE: Cantina de San Angel ('ritas and combo platter!!!)

 

[Amy&Dan]

FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MAGIC KINGDOM: Liberty Tree Tavern
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN EPCOT: San Angel Inn
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MGM: Sci Fi
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN ANIMAL KINGDOM: Tusker House
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN DISNEY: Rainforest Cafe & Earl
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN A DISNEY RESORT: O'Hana
FAVORITE RESTAURANT OFF DISNEY PROPERTY: No idea never leave WDW
BEST ITALIAN (ON OR OFF DISNEY PROPERTY): Haven't eaten Italian at WDW
BEST STEAKHOUSE (ON OR OFF): Le Cellier
BEST JAPANESE (ON OR OFF):Yakitori House (only one I have done)
BEST SEAFOOD (ON OR OFF): Coral Reef
BEST DISNEY SNACK: Mickey Bar
BEST LITTLE KNOW PLACEizza window at the Boardwalk

P.S. I think in some ways each park should have two categories, cs and ts. Just an idea!

 

[Tiffer]

FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MAGIC KINGDOM: CRT Not for the food, but the atmosphere
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN EPCOT: LeCellier
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MGM: 50's Prime time
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN ANIMAL KINGDOM: Rainforest Cafe
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN DISNEY: Wolfgang Pucks
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN A DISNEY RESORT:
Character= Chef Mickey's
Non-Character= California Grille
FAVORITE RESTAURANT OFF DISNEY PROPERTY: Steak N' Shake
BEST ITALIAN (ON OR OFF DISNEY PROPERTY): Never had a good one!
BEST STEAKHOUSE (ON OR OFF): Le Cellier
BEST JAPANESE (ON OR OFF): Shushi place in Celebration
BEST SEAFOOD (ON OR OFF): Gulliver's Grille
BEST DISNEY SNACK: Frozen Banana's
BEST LITTLE KNOW PLACE: CElebration, the place with the sidewalk cafe. Just past the diner. Sorry, forgot the name!

 

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Excellent responses so far. This is really a big help because as I said, there are things you are reporting loving that I dislike and vice versa so this is great! Keep the answers coming! Interestly enough Le Cellier and Ohana have had the most mentions and other than that I've gotten a huge variety of answers! Fantastic! I actually have a full survey of all things Disney/Orlando that I am working on so if any of you are interested in filling one out, please send me a private message with your e-mail and I'll send you one as soon as I am done with it! Thanks again everyone!

 

[magicalcouple]

FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MAGIC KINGDOM: Tony's Town
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN EPCOT: Coral Reef
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MGM: Mama Melrose
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN ANIMAL KINGDOM: Flame Tree
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN DISNEY: Fulton's
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN A DISNEY RESORT: Jiko

 

[raidermatt]

FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MAGIC KINGDOM: Liberty Tree Tavern
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN EPCOT: Alfredo di Roma
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MGM: Mama Melrose
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN ANIMAL KINGDOM: Flame Tree BBQ
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN DISNEY: Fulton's
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN A DISNEY RESORT: Shula's, Ohana, Cape May
FAVORITE RESTAURANT OFF DISNEY PROPERTY: N/A
BEST ITALIAN (ON OR OFF DISNEY PROPERTY): Alfredo di Roma
BEST STEAKHOUSE (ON OR OFF): Shula's, Shula's, and then Shula's.
BEST JAPANESE (ON OR OFF): Haven't found one.
BEST SEAFOOD (ON OR OFF): Fulton's, or Cape May if you don't want to spend as much.
BEST DISNEY SNACK: Canolli from the stand outside the Italy pavilion, soft serve ice cream, the big Nestle Tollhouse cookies available at many counter service restaurants.
BEST LITTLE KNOWN PLACE: Hard to think of a little known place at WDW, but I'll go with Flame Tree at AK. Not that the restaurant isn't known, but you can walk down and get a table by the water that has a great view of E:E. Judging by how few people we see down there, not many know about it.

 

[Swimnoid]

FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MAGIC KINGDOM: Crystal Palace
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN EPCOT: Biergarten
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN MGM: Prime Time Cafe
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN ANIMAL KINGDOM: Havent tried any yet
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN DISNEY: Earl of Sandwich
FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN A DISNEY RESORT: Ohana
FAVORITE RESTAURANT OFF DISNEY PROPERTY: Columbia...does Celebration count as OFF??
BEST ITALIAN (ON OR OFF DISNEY PROPERTY): Giordanos
BEST STEAKHOUSE (ON OR OFF): NA
BEST JAPANESE (ON OR OFF): NA
BEST SEAFOOD (ON OR OFF): NA
BEST DISNEY SNACK: Dole Whip
BEST LITTLE KNOW PLACE: Trail's End

I filled this out before reading others now I'll go back and probably want to change everything!