Trying NEW Places- which did you like?

[carrie1626]

We are 4 adults going in NOV celebrating 3 Birthdays
My sister has chosen Narcoossee's for her B-day. My mom and dad are undecided about their B-day choices. WE'll all been to WDW many times and want to try some new restaurants this time.

We're thinking of:

Narcoossee's
Yachtsman SteakHouse
Sanaa
Via Napoli
Fulton Crab House
Coral Reef

 

[lizzyb]

I have been to Fultons and didn't think it was anything special. We are trying Via Napolli for the first time this year.

 

[DisneyCG]

We went to Narcoossee's last year and really enjoyed it! We all got the surf and turf, and it was excellent!! And if you go in the evening, there is a nice view of the wishes fireworks!

 

[fterie4u]

We had a nice dinner at Narcoossee's on our last trip. The food, cm and watching Wishes were all good, however, we still like California Grill better.
We have also eaten at Coral Reef and I know it gets mixed reviews but we enjoyed our meal there,. We also had a table right beside the aquarium which I am sure helped. We are trying a bunch of new places this trip, including Via Napoli. We are looking forward to it!

 

[Disneyfreak616]

Via Napoli is fabulous!!!

 

[clc053103]

We love Narcoosee's! Definitely give it a try!
Coral Reef is also good, though can get loud and packed during free dining.
The others I can't comment on except Via Napoli- it is more "pizza place" than restaurant. We ordered 3 courses and were rushed in and out in under 40 minutes. We weren't impressed.

 

[Pakey]

I've been to all on your list. Fultons is better than Narcoosees. The views are nice at Narcoosees but I have not been impressed with food or atmosphere on last few meals there; it's my least favorite signature.

Yachtsman is fine. If you are on dining plan. If not, consider Shulas at the Dolphin for a superior meal.

Via Napoli provides unique food. The pizza is similar to what we had in Italy.

Coral Reef is okay. It's crowded, slow and very noisy. I've eaten here enough that I've had everything on the menu.

Sanaa is my favorite casual dining restaurant at WDW. The food is flavorful although not authentic Indian.

 

[sue_gowin]

We went to Via Napoli this year, and we may the first people ever to say we weren't that impressed. Maybe it was just WHAT we ordered, but I've had pizza in Italy several times, and it was nothing like at VN. Again, it was probably jsut what we ordered. I would recommend Victoria & Albert, Teppan Edo (if you like Japanese food) or La Hacienda (during the fireworks) if you like authentic mexican cuisine. We loved both of those!

 

[clc053103]

We went to Via Napoli this year, and we may the first people ever to say we weren't that impressed. Maybe it was just WHAT we ordered, but I've had pizza in Italy several times, and it was nothing like at VN. Again, it was probably jsut what we ordered. I would recommend Victoria & Albert, Teppan Edo (if you like Japanese food) or La Hacienda (during the fireworks) if you like authentic mexican cuisine. We loved both of those!

You are not alone. Not impressed with the food or service, it was very "pizza place" rather than restaurant. We ordered apps, salad, pizza and even one entree so we sampled plenty, and none of it was very good. All that food was thrown at us so fast, it was unenjoyable.

 

[mickeynut1]

Out of your list, we have only been to Yachtsman. We tried it for the first time this past December and it was fabulous.....we will definitely be going back . We are trying Narcoossee's this August for a birthday celebration and have heard only good things about it, so I can't wait to try it .

 

[PewamoGirl]

I really liked yachtsmans steakhouse it was very good. Coral reef wasnt the best.

 

[Carlyzmom]

I guess you will get a TON of different opinions. We had done Narcoossee's on our honeymoon (18 years ago) and last time we went, we didn't find it as good. The food WAS good, but not sure it was worth the price.

 

[luvmarypoppins]

Narcoosees - we went here last May for our anniv. The seating was by the bar, upper level. The lower level has views of the fireworks if you are not blocked by someone standing outside. The only good thing was the almond cheesecake. We both didnt care for our meals and our anniv. was hardly acknowledged even when we had our buttons on. We are in no hurry to go back here.

Yachtsman - had our anniv. dinner here too. We had Ricardo for our server. Heard he is very popular to request. The meal was good, but it was very busy there.

Sanaa - on our to eat list

Via Napoli - Went here in december. DH asd I are both NY pizza snobs. The pizza wwas terrible, I had eggplant. Also more like an appetizer portion instead of a meal portion. Very loud and noisy atmoshpere. We much prefer Tutto. Cant beat those waiters singing Happy Birthday to you in Italian at Tutto.

Coral Reef - be prepared to have lots of kids around. Depending on time, they could be backed up and you may wait a while in the lobby.

Fultons - havent tried yet.

Have fun deciding.

 

[lilandvisma]

We'll be going to Narcoossee's and Yachtsman next week, I'll let you know how that goes I'm giving a full dining review (link below my sig!).

 

[Jen12573]

We love Narcoossees and ate there twice on our last trip. We tried Yachtsman for the first time this trip and we really enjoyed it. I have info in my review in my signature and more details in my dining review on the dining review board. Look for the review about DH, ma and the pedometer.

Enjoy!

 

[ajseagles3]

blue zoo

 

[BBQMommy]

Narcoossee's is a favorite of mine and I'd be going there agin next trip is our traveling companion ate fish ...

Went to Fulton's in Dec 2010 the night before a cruise and was very disappointed. Service and atmosphere were great -- food was nothing to write home about and as it was an OOP meal -- way too expensive for what it was.

Caryn

 

[Sweet Melissa]

I love Sanaa and the Coral Reef. Sanaa's bread service is a really great way to start a meal and interact with your table. Their lounge is fantastic and has some really personable and knowledgeable bartenders. The wait staff is pleasant, the view is pretty and the tandoori dinners are delicious. The Coral Reef is amazing if you like seafood and don't mind a long meal. Service can be slow there and it's usually crowded if not at full capacity. It's not unheard of to wait a while past your reservation time for a table and the meal itself will take at least an hour. It's also got next to nothing in the way of sound absorption, so it can get noisy and hectic. The fish tank is cool to see, though, and the entrées and desserts are, in my opinion, all excellent.

Narcoossee's and the Yachtsman Steakhouse are both really nice, though I wouldn't put either among my favorite signature restaurants. I would pick pretty much any other signature over Narcoossee's, unless their menu specifically piqued your interest and you want to see fireworks from the restaurant. The Yachtsman has good steaks and great sides, but Shula's does both better in a nicer atmosphere.

I've been to Fulton's, but can't comment on my experience there because I was having a bad time that was in no way the restaurant's fault. I have not been to Via Napoli yet. Truthfully, I'm not eager to because I dislike Naples, its sister restaurant in Disneyland.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

we've been to Fulton's and we enjoyed it, but it did seem a little on the pricey side

they are find with you splitting a few things though, so we managed to do it without spending crazy money and the server and atmosphere was great

 

[LockShockBarrel]

Coral Reef was one of my favorites this past trip, only behind Artist Point and Flying Fish. I'd never been there before and really enjoyed it. You can see a full review of it in my trip report *link in my signature* with pics.