Which restaurant were you the most disappointed with?

[Planogirl]

Wow, lots of opinions here. Some of my favorites are listed!

My biggest disappointment seems to be one of people's favorites. I really didn't care for the food at the 50's Primetime Cafe and the playing around doesn't appeal to me either.

Anywhere else has been at least as good as I expected.

 

[lucky_bunni]

Coral Reef - didn't like the menu, service, or prices.

San Angel - overcrowded, service is mediocre, and the was really disappointed w/ the menu (small).

 

[kdibattista]

Hollywood and Vine... it was horrible

Cinderella's Castle breakfast.... I'm sorry to say that it was horrible as well (although dinner was quite good)

 

[mickeymousefan]

My two biggest disappointments...

The Coral Reef.... too expensive and portions too small. I thought the whole fish tank thing would make it amazing, but we were a few teirs up and really did get to see any fish.

Sci Fi Dine Inn.... it looked so cool in the guidebook to sit in the cars to eat!!!! But I discoverd that I dont like eating in a cramped space staring at the back of the heads of the strangers we were seated with. Plus the food gave me the WORST stomach cramps. Thought I was going to pass out.

As always... I love CP and CM.... they never disappoint me!!

 

[kfeuer]

Whispering Canyon Cafe

We went there for dinner and I really didn't care for the food, particularly the meat--it was swimming in grease (we got the all you can eat skillet). The service was great and we had alot of fun, though. I'd go back and try the breakfast if we stay at WL again. I will give a big thumbs up to the Triple Chocolate Moose Stampede

 

[Dreamfinder2]

One spot you seldom hear anything from is the Concourse Steakhouse. We ate there NYE a couple of years ago, and, while not horrible, it's as close to a Disney disappointment as we've ever had. Part of it was the service ... maybe it was folks who didn't want to be working, but it sure was lackluster.

Still - one bad experience does not a lifetime opinion make, and I might be willing to give it another shot one day.

 

[thevolcanogod]

Originally posted by LYNSUE
We are planning to try Fulton's for the first time in November. I saw three disappointments listed in this thread. That kind of scares me.

I wouldn't sweat it too much. A lot of things combine to make an experience good or bad. Chances are, every restaurant in the WDW area will eventually pop up on both the "bad" and "good" experience threads. Plus what one person loves, another hates. I would go with a place that sounds good to you and just take your chances. Unless of course, every post you hear about a place is negative.

 

[cinmell]

Originally posted by Mercy
Anyway, which restaurant were you really looking forward to trying and then found it to be a disappointment?

It would be a tie between Sci-Fi and 50's Primetime Cafe.

 

[GlennandAnn]

Here's another vote for Whispering Canyon. I know this is a popular one, but we won't go back. We tried it while staying at WL because we heard about how much FUN it is there. We went for a late lunch, and there were none of the antics going on that were described. We were very disappointed in the food. It was just about the driest we have ever eaten, and we are by no means picky. Nine Dragons is another one. I didn't hate it, but we won't go back. The atmosphere was great, but the food was just like our take out Chinese place at home.


Ann

 

[mrslane]

Well, after recent meals at WDW, I sadly report that Whispering Canyon has REALLY gone down. They have added more tables in the back away from the "show" and this was OK for DH & I. I was looking forward to the salad. It was like something out of the yard clippings in the lawnmower, but with one grape tomato, one cucumber slice and a few small crutons. The portion was too small. (The dressing is still good.) My potatoes were COLD. I ordered wine but never received the water I asked for. DH had the so-so meatloaf and I the chicken. The white meat was very dry. The cornbread was great, but overall, I would NOT return for the food! I overheard our server tell someone WC has some of the best food on property. How sad!

 

[PoorViolet]

After being so excited about eating at coreal reef, it really disapointed me. We had a seat right next to the take which was wonderful and our server was very pleasent. However the food was awful (it literally left a bad taste in my mouth all day long). I don't think i'll be going back.

 

[jimmalru80]

Did not like the "pre-plated" meal at the Garden Grill.

 

[marcyinPA]

Our most disappointing meal so far has been Donald's Breakfastasauras. We went for my ds5's birthday in May, at his request to eat with Donald Duck. We had the last seating of the day at 10:30. The food was awful. Very little choice, not cooked well...just plain yucky. The service was rushed and unorganized. I had to keep asking for coffee and drink refills. Our server knew it was my ds's birthday and did NOTHING special for him, yet made a big huge deal out of another little boys birthday a few tables away from us. That kind of ticked me off. The characters took FOREVER to come out, but when they finally made it to our table, they stayed just for a photo and that was it. It really was nothing special. And the price wasn't cheap. All in all, not a great experience....never again!!

 

[flyball]

I'd have to say the food at the Luau was really lackluster last August. Also, we hated the San Angel Inn (twice)!!

 

[DisKim]

I thought Hollywood and Vine went downhill from last year. We ate there in July of last year for the FDP and loved it so we decided to do it again. I hated it! They had some type of pork chop that was so gross I wanted to spit it out!

 

[wdw_dine_junkie]

I haven't had any really bad experiences but I'd have to say we weren't too thrilled with the luau. What a snooze-fest!

 

[JFrey4240]

Donald's Breakfastasaurus--HORRIBLE! Food was terrible, poor service and lightning quick character interaction that left you guessing if you even saw them. Avoid this one--we will never go to this character meal again.

 

[DISUNC]

We were unhappy with Brown Derby. Maybe it was a 'off-night' for them. We had a 45 minute wait with PS's, the waiter couldnt have been nastier, the food was "heh"!, prices were outrageous for what you get.

Also, Chef Mickeys for breakfest. I was suprised by the 'uncleanliness' of it all. All you need is a waiter to serve your coffee, juice the rest is buffet style. It took a loooooong time to get silverware & coffee. Then when we went to the buffet half the trays were empty. I think we were there 2 hours in total, had one beverage...some eggs & bacon. Thats it. NEVER AGAIN

However, one thing I really noticed @ Dis...besides the atmosphere & the Food...your server can make ALL THE DIFFERENCE. If you get a great server, your meal is delightful. If you get a horrible server, your meal is a bust.

 

[G&J's Mom]

Chef Mickey's for dinner. Food and service were not so great. With the exception of Chip who loved DS, the character interaction was pretty bad. To DD's disappointment, Donald hardly ever came out of the kitchen. Hoping it was an off night. I do want to give it another try for breakfast and hope we have better luck.

Denise

 

[contempgal]

I actually haven't had a tremendously horrible restaurant experience at dinner, though I do think Tony's has a limited menu and wasn't anything spectacular (though the spumoni was excellent). Our last trip to Sci-Fi wasn't too great but wasn't bad, just not a menu we liked (dinner). I haven't actually ate at San Angel Inn (I think that's the name) in Mexico but some of my family have and hated it.

To add onto others posts:
-I have ate at Concourse Steakhouse and liked it. The breakfast is very good.
-I have loved Chef Mickey's every time I have gone (breakfast or dinner) and found the character interaction to be wonderful

I think experiences can vary by the day. LOL I personally can't think of any Disney restaurant I would never give a second chance to.