Unique Epcot dining

[maleficent55]

We will have one full day inEpcot and a half day (like 4pm and on...)

I know I want to try for Space 220 for lunch for the full day.

I am not sure what else to try for. Dining reservations don't open until September but it's my first time so I am always dreaming and planning.

I am torn between wanting to make another sit down for our full day, or instead do eating around the world/quick service.

I am intrigued with the San Angel Inn because of the "view" but we can see that by doing the Gran Fiesta Tour (I think I'm a little confused about this?).
Also intrigued with Le Cellier because it looks like a gorgeous castle

Our half day in Epcot will include Harmonious. Wondering where to eat on this night, a sit down aside from Harmonius viewing or one that includes.

all tips.tricks.thoughts welcome.

Thanks!

 

[Anthony1971]

You really can’t go wrong with any of the countries depends on your taste… le celliar is good atmosphere is like a basement steakhouse. Mexico all at least I like them. San Angel you will likely not have a great view but you can ask. Tables of 2 mostly get a great view. Space 2020 I have never been to but looks like a nice atmospher… food even the menu looks ok at best but pricey but the atmosphere…..the only place we steer clear of is China for ts as it is decent Chinese food and we have plenty but I do like the CS but nothing special….everyone like different food look over the country menus and chose from there.

 

[CynBeth]

We love Space220, Chefs de France, Coral Reef, Le Cellier, and Tutto Italia.

 

[Figment Mom]

We're trying Space 220 Lounge for one of our Epcot days. I like the additional menu options.

I've done Rose and Crown but fireworks viewing from there was crowded (probably better for those that booked the package and ate on the patio). And I like the fish and chips better at the quick service fish shop.

My favorite food thing to do at Epcot is try to eat our way around the World Showcase so I don't tend to book a lot of dining there. It usually takes us 2 days to make it all the way around because we get too full!

 

[Pens Fan]

Epcot is our favorite park. We spend a lot of time there and our favorite thing to do is just wander around and sample foods from whatever festival is going on, There are only a few weeks here and there that don't have a festival at this point. I'd prioritize this over any ADR.

That aside, our favorite TS restaurants in Epcot are Le Cellier, Via Napoli and Spice Road Table (though Spice Road no longer takes ADR's). I've heard amazing things about the bakery in the France pavilion, but have yet to try it. You mentioned San Angel Inn - we've tried it a couple of times and have been disappointed each time. There is much better food in Epcot.

 

[maleficent55]

Epcot is our favorite park. We spend a lot of time there and our favorite thing to do is just wander around and sample foods from whatever festival is going on, There are only a few weeks here and there that don't have a festival at this point. I'd prioritize this over any ADR.

That aside, our favorite TS restaurants in Epcot are Le Cellier, Via Napoli and Spice Road Table (though Spice Road no longer takes ADR's). I've heard amazing things about the bakery in the France pavilion, but have yet to try it. You mentioned San Angel Inn - we've tried it a couple of times and have been disappointed each time. There is much better food in Epcot.

We will be there in November
In between Veterans Day and thanksgiving

 

[Pens Fan]

We will be there in November
In between Veterans Day and thanksgiving

Food and Wine ends on 11/19, so the food booths will be open for part of your stay. Festival of the Holidays usually doesn't start until after Thanksgiving.

 

[Debbie Jean]

Since you want to stay for Harmonius, the Rose and Crown fireworks package is worth considering if you can book it. I like their food and you will have a perfect viewing spot with no hassles. Would make for a relaxing end to the day!

For atmosphere I’m still a sucker for Coral Reef. Again, I like the food generally but just love watching the tank

 

[maleficent55]

Since you want to stay for Harmonius, the Rose and Crown fireworks package is worth considering if you can book it. I like their food and you will have a perfect viewing spot with no hassles. Would make for a relaxing end to the day!

For atmosphere I’m still a sucker for Coral Reef. Again, I like the food generally but just love watching the tank

Hard to get? We are doing a split stay and it would fall on our second part, so it would be 60+3

 

[Dug720]

have a perfect viewing spot

Really? I have heard that neither of the packages has great viewing because you are to the side of the circle.

 

[Dug720]

Hard to get? We are doing a split stay and it would fall on our second part, so it would be 60+3

Not always open at 60 days. You have to keep checking.

 

[mikalkwin]

Really? I have heard that neither of the packages has great viewing because you are to the side of the circle.

Probably depends on your priorities. For me, a perfect viewing spot is without any crowd around me and without having to grab it 1 hour before the show

 

[Debbie Jean]

Really? I have heard that neither of the packages has great viewing because you are to the side of the circle.

I never purchased a package but just always assumed if I was paying a premium that I would get a select spot.

But this is Disney, so you may be right! LOL

 

[Dug720]

Probably depends on your priorities. For me, a perfect viewing spot is without any crowd around me and without having to grab it 1 hour before the show

Sounds like my couch tonight for the D+ livestream!

 

[igrsod]

We love Epcot restaurants.
Garden Grill has great standard american food... all you care to eat and characters... plus you slowly revolve through the Living With The Land Ride. Fun unique experience
Coral Reef... eating fish next to a giant fish tank is pretty interesting. I'm vegetarian but I still enjoy it here
Le Cellier is lovely and great food
Chefs De France... when they had the servers from France, my DH loved conversing in French with them. The food is good... feels like a french bistro.
Moroccan restaurant (not operating right now) had great couscous meals and live belly dancing show and the restaurant was beautiful
German Buffet... so fun... good food. and a fun show to watch
Rose & Crown has good British Food... so many vegetarian options. We ate on the patio during fireworks so that was unique and fun.
Those are the ones we have tried... there are more to experience.

On my list to try on our next trips - Mexican restaurant x2, and Space 220

 

[mikalkwin]

I wish they would release it internationally.