Your Top 5 Restaurants for Dinner on the WDW Property?

[BCV2002]

In particular order -
1. CA Grill
2. Narccossee's
3. EPSN Club
4. Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe
5. Whispering Canyon Cafe

Wow...a very diverse list, I must say.

 

[PrincessBride07]

Jiko
50's Prime Time Cafe
Artist Point
Pecos Bills
Raglan Road

 

[jrt1176]

I didnt expect it, because most people have kids...

I've never actually been, I dont usually bring a jacket on vacation, unless its nyc...

This time I have my niece, so its not going to happen...eventually, when she gets old enough we'll take her...

But, she has already been to quite a few fine dining establishments and I plan on keeping her onsite this trip...but, we'll hit up:

Shula's
Blue Zoo
Wolfgang Puck
Bistro de Paris
Flying Fish
Jiko

most likely, that is my plan so far...what do you all think?

just curious but how can anyone not have V & A in their top 5. It's pretty much #1 by default.

 

[shellybaxter]

Jiko - Alway #1
Kona Cafe
Narcoosees
Biergarten
Yachtsman

 

[pixie08]

Victoria & Alberts
California Grill
Jiko
Flyin Fish
Bistro de paris/ Narcoossee's

 

[TinkyBelle]

Listed in order of preference..Ours are-
Liberty Tree Tavern
Teppan Edo
Flame Tree Barbecue
50's Primetime Diner
Le Cellier

 

[MJMcBride]

Boma, San Angel Inn, 'ohana, Chefs de France, Whispering Canyon Cafe

 

[JT4Ever4Ever4Ever]

I didnt expect it, because most people have kids...

I've never actually been, I dont usually bring a jacket on vacation, unless its nyc...

This time I have my niece, so its not going to happen...eventually, when she gets old enough we'll take her...

But, she has already been to quite a few fine dining establishments and I plan on keeping her onsite this trip...but, we'll hit up:

Shula's
Blue Zoo
Wolfgang Puck
Bistro de Paris
Flying Fish
Jiko

most likely, that is my plan so far...what do you all think?

JRT, I love your list! EXCEPT for Wolfgang. I hate that place, I seriously do. Loud and Noisy, bad service, didn't think the food was all that special. There are better places at DD if you wanted to eat there one night.

 

[melvin]

Victoria and Albert's was a fun, once type of thing. DH and I are big foodies (and winies, we own a wine store.) V & A was an event, fun, food was really good to excellent but...for the price, I just think these others are better.

1. Hands down, Citricos, a relatively undiscovered gem! (Shhh, don't tell, although the Unofficial Guide to Disney guys agree)

2. California Grill. Good to great food, depending on what you order and if it is a good night, great atmosphere, usually great service.

3. Jiko's. Fun, unusual food, good food, good service, great wines.

4. Flying Fish. Really good seafood, fun atmosphere.

5. Le Cellier. I don't think it is hype. I truly feel it is a great steakhouse, not just a great steak house for disney.


We will be at Disney tomorrow... (yeay!) so I will let you know if I agree still when I get back. This year, we are also giving Narcoosee's another chance. We went a few years ago and drunken conventioneers and Disney's lack of response ruined it for us.

 

[jrt1176]

Well dinner is a big part of the vacation!!! All the food is! But, we usually all pick at snacks in the park and share, that way we are hungry for dinner!

I meant the upstairs dining room for Wolfgang Puck. I loved it last time I was there. The downstairs was ok, but very busy, loud, etc.

Has anyone tried Il Mulino?

I havent been to Jiko's or Flying Fish...are they that good? Or WDW good? I want as close to fine dining as I can get...but, with my niece, I think its best to stay on property...

JRT, I love your list! EXCEPT for Wolfgang. I hate that place, I seriously do. Loud and Noisy, bad service, didn't think the food was all that special. There are better places at DD if you wanted to eat there one night.

 

[oybolshoi]

I havent been to Jiko's or Flying Fish...are they that good? Or WDW good? I want as close to fine dining as I can get...but, with my niece, I think its best to stay on property...

Jiko and Flying Fish are both excellent choices in my opinion. They're signature restaurants which means they're a cut above the usual table service you might expect at WDW.

Jiko is at the Animal Kingdom Lodge and they have a unique and inventive menu and a great selection of South African wines. We've always had wonderful food and service when we've had dinner at Jiko.

Flying Fish is located at The Boardwalk - they specialize in seafood and offer a potato wrapped snapper that is, according to my hubby, da bomb! We also had very attentive service and great food here as well.

I don't think you could go wrong with either one of these establishments, but that's just my opinon. You'll find that everyone here has a different one, so take them all with a grain of salt.

Hope you have a great trip!

 

[Freedo]

Biergarten
LeCellier
Teppan Edo
O'Hana
Sci-Fi

 

[TDC Nala]

Jiko
California Grill
Citricos
Flying Fish
Bluezoo

Again not counting V&A, I don't get there often. Artist Point should get honorable mention.

 

[AladdinsPrincess]

Jiko
Artist Point
O'Hana
California Grill
Tutto Italia (only sitting outside!)

I really like Cape May too, although I'm not sure I'd say it's one of the 5 best at Disney.

 

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Table Service
Raglan Road
Rose & Crown
Kona Cafe
Hollywood Brown Derby
Rainforest Cafe

Counter Service
Pecos Bill's
Sunshine Seasons
Backlot Express
Pizzafari
Earl of Sandwich

I only included places that I have actually eaten at. I would love to try more places, but when you live with a horribly picky eater, who is an adult, you dine where you can find common ground.

 

[Erikarate]

Jiko
Flying Fish
Citricos
Wolfgang Puck Cafe
Califonia Grill

yummy...

 

[TheRustyScupper]

. . . Bistro de Paris (Epcot, France, upstairs)
. . . Victoria & Albert's (Grand Floridian Resort)
. . . Citrico's (Grand Floridian Resort)
. . . Todd English Blue Zoo (Dolphin Resort)
. . . Shula's Steakhouse (Dolphin Resort)

 

[Stella3]

Le Cellier
Jiko
Raglan Road
'Ohana
Boma

 

[amybug]

My top five (in no particular order because I love them all) are:
Boma (at the Animal Kingdom Lodge)
Tusker House (Animal Kingdom)
Le Cellier (Epcot)
Trail's End (Fort Wilderness)
Liberty Tree Tavern (Magic Kingdom)

 

[RACHELSMOM1]

- California Grill - Tie for 1st place
- Narcoossee's - Tie for 1st place
- LeCellier
- Chef Mickeys (must do every trip for kiddies)
- Liberty Tree Tavern