what "Signatue dining" means

[pinkerbell]

What earns a resturant this distinction?
thanks

 

[blanq]

What I really want to do is give you this answer...

What makes a WDW restaurant a signature restaurant? The patrons have to shell out of a lot of dough.

But, since that is really a flip answer, although true, I will add this:
1. Signature dining establishments generally have a dress code. There are exceptions like those found in theme parks, like BD.
2. Signature dining restaurants generally offer a fine dining experience in terms of the quality and innovation of the food, and service that matches the food.

 

[pinkerbell]

What I really want to do is give you this answer...

What makes a WDW restaurant a signature restaurant? The patrons have to shell out of a lot of dough.

But, since that is really a flip answer, although true, I will add this:
1. Signature dining establishments generally have a dress code. There are exceptions like those found in theme parks, like BD.
2. Signature dining restaurants generally offer a fine dining experience in terms of the quality and innovation of the food, and service that matches the food.

thanks, at first I though it was any rest that was two table credits, but then i saw there were only 7 Rest that are considered Signature Dining on the Disney website ~

 

[vicki_c]

I see 16 signature dining locations on the Disney website. Not all take the DDP though.

Here's what is listed:
Artist Point
Bistro de Paris
California Grill
Cinderella's Royal Table
Citrico's
Flying Fish
Fulton's
Hollywood Brown Derby
Il Mulino
Jiko
Le Cellier (obviously that's a new addition)
Narcoossee's
Shula's
bluezoo
Victoria & Albert's
Yachtsman

 

[pinkerbell]

I see 16 signature dining locations on the Disney website. Not all take the DDP though.

Here's what is listed:
Artist Point
Bistro de Paris
California Grill
Cinderella's Royal Table
Citrico's
Flying Fish
Fulton's
Hollywood Brown Derby
Il Mulino
Jiko
Le Cellier (obviously that's a new addition)
Narcoossee's
Shula's
bluezoo
Victoria & Albert's
Yachtsman

if you click on Signature Dining (column of tabs on left, last one on the bottom) This reference only lists the following

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/reservations/dining/

Artist Point
Bistro de Paris
Citricos
Hollywood Brown Derby
Jiko
Narcoossee's
and Le Cellier

this is where I have been viewing menu's etc, one never knows what the corret info is????

 

[pinkerbell]

I thought the difference might be these are DP rest's, but they do not all accept the DDP.

 

[Pakey]

I would not refer to those restaurants not on the plan as a signature. To me a signature is the restaurants requiring 2TS credits on Disney's dining plan. There is a suggested dress code for some restaurants but only V&A has a required dress code (unless you count "no bathing suits" "shoes required" as a dress code.

There is a vast difference between V&A and any other restuarant. I would never call V&A a signature, especially since places like CRT earn that distinction.

Also bluezoo, Il Mulino, Shulas, Bistro, Fultons are not on the dining plan. To me, these are just upscale dining, along with Wolfgang Puck's The Dining Room.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

what earns a resturant this distinction?

$$$$$ (+ $$)

 

[vicki_c]

if you click on Signature Dining (column of tabs on left, last one on the bottom) This reference only lists the following

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/reservations/dining/

Artist Point
Bistro de Paris
Citricos
Hollywood Brown Derby
Jiko
Narcoossee's
and Le Cellier

this is where I have been viewing menu's etc, one never knows what the corret info is????

Not because I'm trying to pick at you - I'm not - I got my list here:
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/listing/

Then I picked "signature/fine dining" from the boxes on the left - so you are right - who knows?

If you go to the Disney conventions/meetings page - it includes a different list under Signature - including the Maya Grill at CSR (never heard that referred to as a signature before - but it's at a convention resort, and that's on the convention website, so ...).

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

I thought the difference might be these are DP rest's, but they do not all accept the DDP.

No because Bistro doesn't accept the DDP, and Yachtsman & Flying Fish (not listed) do.

 

[pinkerbell]

Not because I'm trying to pick at you - I'm not - I got my list here:
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/listing/

Then I picked "signature/fine dining" from the boxes on the left - so you are right - who knows?

If you go to the Disney conventions/meetings page - it includes a different list under Signature - including the Maya Grill at CSR (never heard that referred to as a signature before - but it's at a convention resort, and that's on the convention website, so ...).

I get that your are not picking
I appreciate your post and the ability to view what other rest. are signature.
We have been on the dining plan MANY times and are looking for some new experiences, our kids love most types of foods and a wide variety of foods so we are fortunate to be able to explore all the "world" has to offer. I will be looking at the rest's you provided a list for as I am Disney OCD and find 1/2 the fun in the planning!!!
thanks!
pink

 

[pinkerbell]

well I guess there is no definitive answer,but the popular consensus is $$$$$$

 

[ajleone]

if you click on Signature Dining (column of tabs on left, last one on the bottom) This reference only lists the following

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/reservations/dining/

Artist Point
Bistro de Paris
Citricos
Hollywood Brown Derby
Jiko
Narcoossee's
and Le Cellier

this is where I have been viewing menu's etc, one never knows what the corret info is????

If you look at the top of that column the following is printed

" Which Restaurant Is Right For You?
Browse the restaurant types below, which include just a few of the many restaurants available at Walt Disney World Resort"

If you try the "make a reservation" window and choose signature you'll get a much better idea for the dates you are looking as to what Signature dining is available.
As for what makes it signature is a certain level of service, food quality and presentation which also adds price.

 

[chamonix]

Neither of those lists is correct/complete....the first one lists Cinderella's Royal Table (are you kidding me?) and the second list doesn't even have California Grill on it. Bad show for the WDW website!

I also think (in reference to the post above which stated "signature" meant "2 credits") that the designation of "signature" restaurants far pre-dates the current dining plan.

I think it's a pretty loose designation. I've seen other lists that included Coral Reef as well.

 

[mountdew1]

Signature restaurants are basically those that have a higher level of quality and service. The food tends to be of a higher level, and costs significantly more as well. They do usually have a dress code of sorts, but not necessarily formal. Think of them as more a date night restaurant. The places you would normally at put nice clothes on, unlike shorts and a t-shirt to eat at Chilis or Applebees. Kids are welcome at most, but its not normally an environment they will do well in.

 

[Lewisc]

Disney signature restaurants basically dropped the dress code.

Men: Khakis, slacks, jeans, dress shorts, collared shirts. Sport coats are optional.
Ladies: Capris, skirts, dresses, jeans, dress shorts.

Not permitted in dining room: Tank tops, swimwear, hats for gentleman, cut offs, or torn clothing. While T-shirts are now allowed, the policy remains that T-shirts with offensive language or graphics are not acceptable.

A restaurant which allows jeans and T-Shirts doesn't have much of a dress code.

I know some posters will claim this is the dress code for signature restaurants in the Parks. It's the dress code for restaurants like Citricos.

 

[JimmyV]

Signature restaurants are basically those that have a higher level of quality and service. The food tends to be of a higher level, and costs significantly more as well. They do usually have a dress code of sorts, but not necessarily formal. Think of them as more a date night restaurant. The places you would normally at put nice clothes on, unlike shorts and a t-shirt to eat at Chilis or Applebees. Kids are welcome at most, but its not normally an environment they will do well in.

I agree with this definition (exept for the last sentence). The Dining Plan has nothing to do with the definition. The VAST MAJORITY of Disney guests are not on a plan, yet the term "Signature Restaurant" is intended to aide anyone looking for a place to dine. For the Dining Plan, they differentialte between restaurants by calling them single credit or two credit establishments. Sure, there is a significant overlap. But the term "Signature" is intended to stand alone and separate from the Plans.

As for kids, this is Disney afterall. Disney wants your money and wants people who enjoy and can afford fine dining to do so and welcomes your kids. There are children's menus and special surprises even at the nicest restaurants (exept for V&A). At California Grill, fish crackers will appear, as will cheese pizzas. And sippy cups are everywhere. Kids will do fine at all these restaurants as long as you do not treat them as if theay live in a "food bubble". Kids will eat most things as long as their parents don't brainwash them into thinking that kids should only eat "kid food".

 

[pinkerbell]

I agree with this definition (exept for the last sentence). The Dining Plan has nothing to do with the definition. The VAST MAJORITY of Disney guests are not on a plan, yet the term "Signature Restaurant" is intended to aide anyone looking for a place to dine. For the Dining Plan, they differentialte between restaurants by calling them single credit or two credit establishments. Sure, there is a significant overlap. But the term "Signature" is intended to stand alone and separate from the Plans.

As for kids, this is Disney afterall. Disney wants your money and wants people who enjoy and can afford fine dining to do so and welcomes your kids. There are children's menus and special surprises even at the nicest restaurants (exept for V&A). At California Grill, fish crackers will appear, as will cheese pizzas. And sippy cups are everywhere. Kids will do fine at all these restaurants as long as you do not treat them as if theay live in a "food bubble". Kids will eat most things as long as their parents don't brainwash them into thinking that kids should only eat "kid food".

Our kids eat everything from polish to indian. It is a shame that the kids menu is so limited, by the 3rd or 4th day my oldest daughter no longer eats her kids meal and I share mine with her, then the youngest see's this and she eats from my husbands This may be a question for another thread, so I will do that, but I have head they can order from the adult menu but get a child's portion? Anyone in this thread know if this is this true???