By While Quick Service Restaurants will get you in and out fast so that you can maximize your time at the parks, there are other times where you may just want to take it easy for a while. We love eating at the Table Service Restaurants because the meals are leisurely and gives us time to catch our breath and if it’s hot, to cool off.
For the most part, the Table Service locations are significantly more expensive than Quick Service eateries, but there are some sit-down places that offer significant value. We’ll call these out as we go through the list.
Keep in mind that you will want to make Advance Dining Reservations for many of these restaurants. In particular, the character meals are beloved, while others just have such a sterling reputation that they book all their tables.
Get ready for your stomach to growl, because there are some exceptional restaurants on this list!
‘Ohana
One of Disney World’s most popular restaurants, ‘Ohana features a Lilo & Stitch character breakfast and a family style meal throughout the day. The Polynesian flavors here have made ‘Ohana an iconic dining option.
50’s Prime Time Café
This themed dining experience takes guests back to the 1950s, when everyone sat and watched black and white TV during the family dinner. The cast members complete the effect by being needlessly surly at times.
1900 Park Fare
This place hosts multiple character meals, with unique appearances at breakfast and dinner. It’s an All-You-Care-to-Enjoy (AYCE) meal that serves the Grand Floridan’s iconic Strawberry Soup.
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
This Disney Princess character meal doubles as a next-door neighbor to Frozen Ever After. The Norwegian specialties here aren’t for everyone, but this is one of our favorite places in Orlando.
Ale & Compass Restaurant
This Yacht Club restaurant serves “New England comfort food” and plenty of seafood dishes. It has a sterling reputation among Disney fans as a hidden gem.
Amare
The Swan Reserve’s go-to place for Mediterranean cuisine, Amare doesn’t have the best reputation for bang for the buck.
AMC® Disney Springs 24 Dine-In Theatres
When you catch a movie at Disney Springs, you can order a meal that they’ll bring to your seat. It’s pretty great, although you may have this at your local movie theater.
BaseLine Tap House
This spot is one of the most popular at Hollywood Studios. It has become a hangout for locals due to a combination of excellent small plates and plenty of craft beers. They do not accept Advance Dining Reservations, so please plan accordingly.
Be Our Guest Restaurant
The most in-demand restaurant at Magic Kingdom, Be Our Guest takes diners inside Beast’s castle. You’ll feel like royalty as you admire the interior decor and eat exquisite food. This meal can end with the Grey Stuff if you want. We highly recommend that!
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
Opinions are divided about this place, but it’s one of our favorites at Disney World. Beaches & Cream transports guests back to the age of the ice cream soda shop, and it serves decadent burgers, too. Larger parties should consider ordering the Kitchen Sink. Even if you don’t, you’re likely to hear someone else do it.
The Beak and Barrel
Magic Kingdom’s newest tavern is a Pirates of the Caribbean hangout that sits right by the attraction exit. You’ll love the theming here, but you WILL NEED a reservation. Right now, this is the hardest table to book in Orlando. Speaking of which, it is Standing Room Only, which means you’re not guaranteed a table. Tell a Cast Member if you need to sit down.
Biergarten Restaurant
This restaurant celebrates Oktoberfest every meal of the year. Fans of German cuisine will be knee-deep in tube meats and sauerkraut, and yes, the beer is amazing. It’s an AYCE dining experience.
Boatwright’s Dining Hall
The pride of Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, this restaurant serves Southern hospitality on a plate. Fans of Creole dishes and Jambalaya will be in heaven here. We suggest that you go all in and order the Taste of the Bayou, an AYCE bottomless serving of ribs, chicken, sausage, and brisket. You should probably wear loose pants.
Boma – Flavors of Africa
Another favorite of ours, Boma anchors the lobby area at Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Jambo House. It’s an AYCE buffet featuring hearty African dishes, the kind you’ll rarely find in the United States, much less at a theme park hotel. Boma is exquisite on its own, but it also throws in bottomless Zebra Domes for good measure. You should eat these until you pass out.
The Cake Bake Shop® Bakery by Gwendolyn Rogers
One of the newest and highest profile offerings on the Disney campus, The Cake Bake Shop has taken the BoardWalk by storm. It’s an upscale dining experience and one of the current hotspots. And yes, you can buy cakes here once you’ve finished your (exquisite) meal.
Cape May Café
Beach Club hosts this seafood restaurant that doubles as a Minnie Mouse character meal at breakfast. During this meal and dinner, you’ll eat AYCE buffet-style, although the seafood portion could include some upcharges. We don’t love the intense smell of this place, but the breakfast is one of our favorite character meals.
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’
You WILL need a reservation to eat here, as Homecomin’ has evolved into arguably the most popular restaurant at Disney Springs. Celebrity chef Art Smith worked at Disney before Oprah made him famous. Now, he has returned home to sell Fried Chicken and Donuts that dazzle your palate. Believe the hype.
Chef Mickey’s
This character meal stars Mickey Mouse as the host. He dresses like a chef and happily greets guests, and he even brings a few friends. The AYCE menu here is frankly nothing special, but who cares? You can hear the laughter as soon as you reach the fourth floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This is one of Disney World’s most popular meals. Oh, and it features a view of a working monorail station, too!
Chefs de France
Yes, they serve French food, but that’s underselling it a bit. Paul Bocuse, one of the most famous French chefs ever, personally built the menu here when EPCOT opened in 1982. To this day, his son, Jerome Bocuse, runs operations, assuring that this will be one of the best French meals you ever eat. Stunningly, there’s an even better option at the French pavilion.
City Works Eatery & Pour House
This is one of the best hangout spots at Disney Springs. It’s also an excellent place to catch the game, as it displays countless televisions. Our friends rave about this place as an ideal place to eat and drink, as the food is surprisingly good, while the pours have proven generous.
Coral Reef Restaurant
One of the most immersive places to eat at Disney World, Coral Reef is situated to the right of Spaceship Earth. This place serves seafood, which we find a bit macabre. That’s because the tables face the giant saltwater aquarium at The Seas with Nemo & Friends. You’re not eating the residents, but it feels… wrong. We love the dining experience, but reviews of the menu are decidedly mixed.
Crêpes À Emporter by La Crêperie de Paris
You’ll love this place when you’re in the mood for crepes, savory crepes, wine, or ice cream. Otherwise, just keep walking.
The Crystal Palace
Keep walking past Casey’s Corner, turn left, and you’re at The Crystal Palace, a character dining experience unlike any other. You’ll hang out with the residents of Hundred Acre Wood, including Winnie the Pooh and Tigger. So, kids will adore this AYCE restaurant, while parents will wish the food was a bit better.
The Diamond Horseshoe
You’re eating Thanksgiving dinner in a saloon featuring a lavish stage but no show. So, it’s as much of a throwback dining experience as you imagine. The Diamond Horseshoe serves the same menu as Liberty Tree Tavern.
The Edison
Another of our favorites, The Edison embraces the steampunk lifestyle with its style and nighttime entertainment. Its menu provides even more curiosities, but you should take a chance with your order. You’ll discover some of the best recipes in Orlando.
Enzo’s Hideaway
Part of a three-pronged themed restaurant concept, Enzo’s Hideaway is a Prohibition-era Italian restaurant with all the pastas you could possibly want.
The Fountain
The Walt Disney World Swan has recreated a classic American diner, and it somehow feels like a lesser attempt to by non-Disney entities. It’s perfectly fine on its own, as long as you forget ’50 Prime Time Café and Beaches and Cream exist.
Frontera Cocina
Rick Bayless, one of the most accomplished chefs of all time, has populated the menu at Frontera Cocina. If you know anything about Bayless, you know that the menu is overflowing with southwestern flavors that will slap a smile on your face. And yes, the chef’s brother is Skip Bayless. We don’t hold that against Rick, though. .
Garden Grill Restaurant
A character meal at The Land pavilion, Garden Grill is hosted by Chip ‘n’ Dale. However, you’ll want to see their friend, Mickey Mouse, more due to his outfit. Mickey dresses up like a farmer here, and it’s so adorable we get stars in our eyes when we look at the pictures. The food here comes in the form of bottomless plates of hearty farm staples, with the ingredients cooked on-site at The Land.
Garden Grove
Paying tribute to Central Park, this restaurant at the Walt Disney World Swan serves a unique breakfast. It’s a terrific way to start the day when you’re staying at the Swan & Dolphin or one of the nearby official Disney resorts.
GEO-82
Here’s the hottest new spot at EPCOT. It’s a lounge inside Spaceship Earth! So, you can sit here and admire the view while you sample a fascinating menu of shareables and sippables. As with The Beak and the Barrel, you’ll need a reservation, as it’s the most popular thing at EPCOT right now…and understandably so.
Geyser Point Bar & Grill
When you visit Wilderness Lodge, you should head out the back of the lobby and work your way to the geyser here. On one side, you’ll notice the boat dock. This restaurant’s on the other side, and it’s exquisite. Geyser Point serves a folksy menu, including the iconic Bison Cheeseburger, and its alcohols are among the best Disney offers in this price range. Really great dining option.
Grand Floridian Café
Other Grand Floridian restaurants receive most of the hype. PLEASE don’t sleep on Grand Floridian Café, though. It’s actually our favorite of the bunch and in our regular rotation of Disney World restaurants. The Buttermilk-friend Chicken here is one of Disney’s best overall dishes, and they’ll serve breakfast for lunch here, something we genuinely appreciate.
Hollywood & Vine
Here’s another of our favorite character meals, where Minnie Mouse takes over as the hostess. She entertains guests at Minnie’s Seasonal Dining. What’s unique about this character meal is that Minnie and friends change their look once a season. At Halloween, they’ll wear costumes. Then, they’ll put on their Christmas gear in November and December. It’s novel and fun and expensive and just okay in terms of AYCE menu options. We love it, but it’s very touristy and not for everyone.
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue
We won’t give you a prolonged history lesson about this Fort Wilderness location, but this show’s been running for more than 50 years! Disney recently updated the folksy country music tale to give it more of a modern flair. The menu hasn’t changed, though, and it’s an unforgettable combination of pork ribs, fried chicken, and strawberry shortcake! We took Kim’s parents here during their 50th anniversary celebration!
House of Blues® Restaurant and Bar
Here’s another franchise that has a location at Disney Springs. You should know what House of Blues is, and the Disney version is no different. It’s got live music on some nights and a spectacular Sunday brunch.
Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen
Here’s another of our favorites at Magic Kingdom. The Cast Members who serve you here draw inspiration from the Jungle Cruise Skipper spiel. They’ll bury you with puns if you let them, and the theming here embraces the spirit of adventure. As for the food, it’s international and shockingly flavorful. David’s brother once traveled to Disney soon after intestinal surgery. He seemed uncomfortable throughout the trip…until he ate at Jungle Cruise. We watched him spend an hour rediscovering his love of food. Skipper Canteen is just that good.
Kimonos
You can exit the World Showcase, hop on a boat and ride to the Walt Disney World Swan. Here, you’ll head straight to Kimonos, a casual dining restaurant with much better reviewed sushi.
Kona Café
We’ve apparently reached the sushi portion of the conversation, as Kona Café hosts a stand called Kona Island. Guess what the most popular dish is there! Yup, it’s a sushi place. You can also buy the Tonga Toast for breakfast here, although we’ll emphasize that it’s much cheaper at Capt. Cook’s. Kona Café used to be one of our absolute favorites – David would celebrate birthdays here – but they’ve reconfigured the menu so often it no longer resembles the place we loved. Fans of Polynesian food will still savor a meal here, though. We just miss the Kona Kone.
La Crêperie de Paris
Much of what we said about Kringla applies here as well. It’s a relaxing restaurant inspired by the Brittany region of France. You will obviously want to try the crêpes here, though they serve other items such as galettes, pancakes made from buckwheat flour.
La Hacienda de San Angel
One of the most beautiful places to eat at EPCOT, La Hacienda serves authentic Mexican cuisine. Even better, some of the tables include a view of the waters of World Showcase Lagoon. This is an idyllic place to savor some Mexican food and sip margaritas.
Liberty Tree Tavern
This restaurant celebrates Thanksgiving every day of the year! So, you can pay tribute to the founding fathers by ordering the Patriot’s Platter and then cleaning your plate. Since it’s a bunch of turkey, pot roast, and mac and cheese, you’ll love every second of it. Of course, the vegan dish here, the Tavern Keeper’s Feast, may work even better for your party. It may be the best vegan option on the entire Disney campus! No matter what you pick, your meal will conclude with a decadent dessert. It’ll either be Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake or Johnny Appleseed’s Warm Apple Cake. Both are exquisite.
Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante
Here’s the main part of the Enzo trilogy we referenced earlier. This massive open space dining hall celebrates the golden age of airplane travel and features an endearing backstory as well. Maria was once separated from the love of her life, a flyboy named Enzo. They reunited and lived happily ever after by serving Italian food to everyone in the area at Disney Springs. It’s a cool building.
Maya Grill
This charming, colorful Mexican dining room feels especially inviting, even by Disney standards. Since you’re at Coronado Springs, southwestern flavors populate the menu, but there’s plenty more than just fajitas and quesadillas. When you can’t get to the Mexico pavilion, this is the next best thing.
Nine Dragons Restaurant
Here’s the fanciest Chinese meal at the China pavilion. We’ll reiterate what we said earlier. The prevailing consensus is that Disney should do better with its Chinese food. You can judge for yourself.
Olivia’s Café
Unlike the other Old Key West options, you may want to eat at Olivia’s even when you’re not staying at the hotel. It’s one of Disney’s most famous hotel restaurants. The Southernmost Buttermilk Chicken has developed a glowing reputation over the years, and it’s one of David’s favorites. The sunny interior design is another highlight of a meal here, as is the Key Lime Pie.
Paradiso 37
This popular Disney Springs dining option is known for its “tequila tower” and oddly juxtaposed menu. You’ll have your choice of North, South, and Central American flavors, and… it just works. The strong menu makes this an excellent compromise option for large groups, as there’s legitimately something for everyone.
Planet Hollywood®
Here’s another franchise fast casual chain at Disney Springs. However, we’d undersell this particular Planet Hollywood by dismissing it so casually. It’s got a wild theme of an observatory, making it one of the most visually interesting places in Orlando. We know that Planet Hollywood has a terrible reputation, but we’d argue this one deserves to be judged on its own merit. Order one of the comically oversized milkshakes while you’re here.
The Plaza Restaurant
In terms of wasted space, we’re not sure any place frustrates us more than The Plaza. It resides across from Cinderella Castle and thereby provides an excellent spot for people-watching excited tourists. So, we should love it, but Disney doesn’t even try with the menu. We consider it bland and overpriced and only good for its ice cream… but we often eat here anyway for the view.
Raglan Road™ Irish Pub and Restaurant
This Irish pub at Disney Springs has been one of the most popular restaurants for ages. There’s live Irish music here as well as Irish dancing, and the menu offers bangers, mash, whiskey, and Irish Coffee.
Rainforest Cafe® at Disney Springs Marketplace
A very popular tourist chain, Rainforest Café celebrates the environment with a lush tropical setting and plenty of aquariums. As for the food, well, the scenery is great. We’re joking…mostly. Rainforest Café offers a strong menu and serves every food in the blandest way imaginable. You eat here for the atmosphere and the fun, not the flavors.
Rainforest Cafe® at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Everything we just said about Disney Springs applies to the Animal Kingdom version. In our experience, the food’s better at Disney Springs, but the location’s better at Animal Kingdom. It’s right by the park entrance, which makes it an ideal place to stop on your way to the bus station/parking lot.
Ravello
You may not know this, but Ravello at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort hosts a character meal, just…not often. On Thursday and Saturday mornings, you can participate in the Good Morning Breakfast with Goofy and His Pals. Otherwise, this is a VERY good Italian restaurant with a pristine setting.
Rix Sports Bar & Grill
There’s a running joke among Disney diehards. When you need a quick table and meal, you can always count on Rix. This Coronado Springs sports bar is large and has plenty of televisions. As for the menu, it’s full of bar food. When you want something unconventional, there are better places to pick at this hotel, but it’s a great place to watch the game.
Rosa Mexicano
This is a stylish Mexican place at the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel. We’ll add that while the reviews are universally excellent at Rosa Mexicano, we firmly believe that the Mexico pavilion is more accessible with better food.
Rose & Crown Dining Room
This may be Kim’s overall favorite restaurant on the Disney campus. You’re eating at the United Kingdom pavilion right by the water, which is ideal at night. You can soak up the atmosphere and possibly even enjoy a view of the fireworks. Disney actually sells fireworks dining packages now. Order whatever you want from the menu, but please finish with Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert!
Roundup Rodeo BBQ
One of Disney World’s newest restaurants, Roundup Rodeo BBQ embraces the spirit of Toy Story Land. Thematically, you’ve shrunk to the size of the toy. So, Imagineers have populated the interior with tons of oversized toy backdrops. It’s an adorable place to spend an hour, and the food’s terrific. Plus, the Cast Members perform the occasional stunt such as telling everyone to freeze until Andy leaves the area.
San Angel Inn Restaurante
This is probably the sit-down restaurant where we eat the most at EPCOT. It’s Mexican food served in a surprisingly dark area right by the water. San Angel Inn shares a space with the boarding portion of Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros. So, you can watch people sail by a pyramid while you devour tacos. Just look at that last sentence and appreciate how impossible that statement would be anywhere other than Disney World.
Sanaa
Order the Bread Service. Thank us later. Even by Animal Kingdom Lodge standards, Sanaa is special. Highly recommended.
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
This is David’s favorite restaurant in the world. He’d live here if the staff would let him. At Sci-Fi Dine-In, guests enter a darkened space and sit in hollowed-out convertibles. Each “table” faces a drive-in theater movie screen, one that has been playing the same loop of movie clips and cartoons since the early 1990s. Why mess with the classics? Just to be clear, these sci-fi movie scenes are a special kind of terrible, which is what makes them so much fun. As for the food, it’s drive-in theater style, with critics suggesting the food could be better. People vote with their wallets, though, as Sci-Fi Dine-In is pretty much always sold out.
Sebastian’s Bistro
Do you love Sebastian from The Little Mermaid? Wouldn’t you like to eat seafood at his restaurant? Okay, that may sound a little dark. So, maybe it would help if you pretend like all the seafood is Sebastian’s enemies, and it’s a dog-eat-dog world under the sea. We’re having fun with the premise here, but this Caribbean Beach bistro has charmed guests since it debuted. It’s only available at dinner, but it’s a solid place to eat. Also, at $39 per person, it’s reasonably priced for such a good seafood meal.
Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya
Formerly known as Tokyo Dining, this pillar of the Japan pavilion has been converted to a full sushi bar. Fans are in love with the commitment to the bit, as it was already the consensus pick for best sushi place at the parks. During fireworks presentations, you sometimes get a glimpse of the show. It depends on the table, but you can also go outside and watch. This is a great spot that Disney recently rejuvenated.
Space 220 Restaurant
Here’s THE most immersive restaurant at Disney World and possibly in the entire world. You enter a restaurant check-in area and then a server takes you into a closed room. That’s when everything changes. You look at the floor, which creates the illusion that you’re riding an orbital lift from Florida into outer space. Once you arrive at your destination, you’ll sit in a dining room stylized as a space station. The floor-to-ceiling digital screens display all the sci-fi experiences you’d expect. We’ve got astronauts doing space walks, spaceships flying perilously close to the station, and even the occasional UFO. You may even notice some dogs wearing adorable space gear! This place is incredible, and it had better be. Lunch here costs $55 per person, while dinner surges to $79. So, it’s a splurge purchase, but it’s also an incredible experience.
Spice Road Table
A formerly great restaurant, changes have reduced Spice Road Table to a place to go for a few shareable dishes. You can still get Hummus Fries, Kefta, and Naan Spreads here, but the glory of Spice Road Table has faded at the Morocco pavilion. We pass on this one these days. If it returns to its former stature, we’ll happily let you know.
Splitsville Dining Room
The concept of fine dining at a bowling alley may sound ridiculous on the surface level. However, once you enter Splitsville, you’ll quickly realize it’s the perfect entertainment option at Disney Springs. You can eat a great meal, bowl a round or two, and then watch the many, many, MANY televisions here. For sports lovers, this is a terrific hangout spot.
Steakhouse 71
Kim loves the Contemporary. So, we stay here a lot. As part of our vacations, Steakhouse 71 has become an automatic dining choice. It has replaced the previously popular The Wave… of American Flavors and done a remarkable job with the menu. The chefs kept the best dishes while discarding some of the less popular ones. Now, everything on the menu is delicious, and it’s a better themed dining experience. On the way into the restaurant, you can study the pictures of Disney World’s construction. We’re often late for our meals because David can’t stop staring at these images. One note about the updated menu: the bread service is no longer free. On the bright side, the Steakhouse 71 Signature Chocolate Cake features 15 layers of pure joy.
Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White
Technically, the restaurant is named Artist Point, but nobody visited until Disney added the Snow White character meal. Before then, people like us would head to the lobby at Wilderness Lodge, knowing that we could always get a table at Artist Point. Oh, how times have changed. Nowadays, this is one of the most difficult dining reservations to book in Orlando. The theme of a fantasy setting inside the world of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs utterly charms guests, and the menu will shock you, too. This meal costs $71 per adult and $47 per child, but the entire family will adore it.
Summer House on the Lake
If breezy California vibes are your thing…well, you should visit Disneyland instead of Disney World. However, you can make Florida feel like California by dining at Summer House on the Lake at Disney Springs. It’s a different take on a popular restaurateur’s existing concept in Chicago, and its California cuisine will dazzle your palate. You’ll also love the view here. This is one of the more relaxing places to dine at Disney Springs.
T-REX™
We’re pretty hard on Rainforest Café due to the dull culinary offerings, although we’ll readily admit that chaos theory plays a factor in every meal. You never know when someone will serve you the tastiest – or lousiest – dish of your life. Still, we feel differently about T-REX, which is owned by the same company, Landry’s Inc. At T-REX, the menu’s more exciting, and the experience is inimitable. Every 20 minutes, guests stare at the ceiling as the restaurant recreates the asteroid strike that killed the dinosaurs. It’s loud and noisy and a euphoric moment for kids. Having said that, when you need to talk to the other guests at your table, choose somewhere else. T-REX IS VERY LOUD!
Tangerine
One of the newer restaurants at Disney World, Tangerine brightens up the place at Walt Disney World Swan Reserve. It’s a breezy outdoor casual dining experience that specializes in sandwiches, cocktails, and (especially) flatbreads. Reviews are just okay, but the vibes are immaculate.
Teppan Edo
Here’s one of our favorites, although we don’t eat there as often as we’d like. Since the start of EPCOT, Teppan Edo has faithfully presented a teppanyaki experience to visitors at the Japan pavilion. Importantly, the chefs will honor any and all dietary constraints. The one drawback here is that those of you who frequent Benihana’s or similar restaurants won’t see the big deal with Teppan Edo. It sure is fun, though.
Terralina Crafted Italian
This rustic restaurant located in The Landing at Disney Springs serves some delicious Italian dishes, including pasta, vegetables, and hand-tossed pizzas. They have an extensive wine list, which you can enjoy on their outdoor veranda bar.
Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago
If you’ve never heard of this place, it may prove your salvation at Coronado Springs. Disney built the restaurant directly in the world, and the bridges refer to the access points. It’s an indoor restaurant surrounded by a majestic aquatic backdrop. At night, the building literally glows in the dark, offset by the dark waters. It’s such a serene setting, and all the Latin dishes are tremendous, too.
Tony’s Town Square Restaurant
For fans of Lady and the Tramp, this is the can’t-miss dining experience at Disney World. For everyone else, it’s the must-walk-past restaurant, as it’s right on the corner of Main Street, U.S.A. Obviously, you eat Italian food here, and unless your heart is made of stone, you’ll choose Spaghetti and Meatballs. Disney even offers a vegan version of the dish to guarantee everyone can play. Alas, once you push the final meatball to your loved one, you’ll sit back, relax, and think, “I’ve had better Italian food.” At least you can watch Lady and the Tramp on the television when you enter Tony’s Town Square. Then again, you can also watch it on your phone for a lot less money.
Trattoria al Forno
Here’s the truth nobody wants to admit: You should skip Tony’s Town Square and choose Trattoria al Forno instead. The Italian menu is just plain better here. However, we will warn you that Disney paused the Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast in 2020 and has shown no signs of bringing it back. You’ll have to practice The Smolder elsewhere, Tangled fans.
The Turf Club Bar and Grill
Saratoga Springs sits on a parcel of land right by Disney Springs, and you can even use a bridge to walk to the entertainment district. For this reason, many people skip Turf Club in favor of something at Disney Springs. Those who do eat at the restaurant rave about it, though. The vibe is intentionally country club dining, which makes sense, given the golf course at the hotel. And we respect anybody who can make Pappardelle Scallop Pasta right.
Tusker House Restaurant
Every Disney fan on the planet loves this place…except for us. In our experience, Tusker House is absolutely cursed, but our bad luck represents the minority opinion here. To most people, this character meal satisfies in every way. Mickey Mouse looks so cute in his adventurer outfit, and the African cuisines at the AYCE buffet definitely aren’t ones you’ll find at Chef Mickey’s. Odds are great that you’ll enjoy this place. Just… don’t forget your phone. Trust us on this one.
Tutto Italia Ristorante
We just said to choose Trattoria al Forno over Tony’s Town Square, and we stand behind that. However, we only presented part of the picture then. When you want the absolute best Italian meal imaginable, you should do the obvious thing. You should eat at the Italy pavilion. Specifically, you should go here, order some wine and devour pasta until your heart sings.
Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizza
This Italy pavilion restaurant serves the best pizza pie in the state of Florida. We believe that. Via Napoli uses the richest, thickest cheese imaginable, which makes every bite ooey gooey delicious. Plus, this is a fascinating dining room. Don’t miss the grills, which are shaped like the mouths of statues!
Wailulu Bar & Grill
For many years, ‘Ohana reigned supreme as the best dining option at the Polynesian. Even as fans of Kona Café, we knew this was true. However, since the Island Tower opened, the conversation has grown more nuanced. From day one, Wailulu Bar & Grill has wowed guests with its rich, flavorful menu and idyllic indoor/outdoor dining area. This area provides a dream setting to chill and admire the Island Tower area of the Polynesian campus.
Whispering Canyon Café
This is one of our top five favorite eateries at Disney World. The rich menu of hearty entrees is served via bottomless skillets. Guests order AYCE entrees with names like The Pig, The Land and Sea, and The Tradition. The plant-based variant is outrageously good, too, thanks to Maple-Chipotle Barbecued Jackfruit. The real stars of the meal are the servers, though. They’ll loudly perform hijinks, including a viral prank when you ask for ketchup. Servers and other guests (!) will bring you dozens of bottles. It’s outrageous fun, so much so that guests in the lobby at Wilderness Lodge sometimes complain about the noise. You will not care when you’re seated at the restaurant, though, as you’ll be having too much fun.
Wine Bar George – A Restaurant & Bar
This particular restaurant has won multiple awards for featuring THE best wine list in America. You can order by the bottle, the glass, or even the ounce. You’ll also want to try the shareables here, particularly the Charcuterie Board that has gained plenty of buzz.
Yak & Yeti™ Restaurant
Here’s another of our top five places to eat at Disney World. When Disney offered the Deluxe Dining Plan during the 2010s, we’d often use our credits here. At the time, the program included appetizers and desserts with each Table Service meal. So, we’d go all-out here, ordering apps, entrees, and desserts for everyone at our table, which typically consisted of a party of five. We ate here with multiple sets of friends, and to an individual, they raved about the food quality. At the end of each meal, there was never a bite left on any of our plates. We did this at least four different times, and the plates got licked clean each time. This is a Landry’s Inc. restaurant at Asia of Animal Kingdom, and it legitimately rivals the best Disney owned and operated dining options at the parks. When you want a sit-down meal at Animal Kingdom, we’re devout in the belief that you should choose Yak & Yeti.